bdsm-fiction Chapter 111 Judgment
Chapter 111 Judgment
Chapter 111 Judgment
Hokage Building, Advisor's Office.
Sosuke stood in front of the table. Behind him were two ANBU members, their hands on the hilts of their swords.
Kaori was taken to prison.
"Takaya Jonin"
Mitokado Yan had a sharp gaze.
"You've disappointed us greatly."
"The village gave you status and privileges. They even tacitly allowed you to do business with the Uchiha."
"But you reached out where you shouldn't have."
"You think you can touch the Senju clan's files?"
Sousuke has already confessed to the stolen information. There's no point in hiding it now that we're here.
"I'm just curious," Sousuke said casually. "I want to recruit her."
"curious?"
Mitomon slammed his fist on the table.
"Because of your curiosity, the Dark Guard's security system has had to undergo a major overhaul!"
He gave a cold laugh.
"Curiosity killed you, and it killed many others."
"Since you've already found out, I might as well tell you."
"Misa Hayama is indeed a direct descendant of the Senju clan."
"Otherwise, why do you think she, a ninja from a commoner background, is qualified to serve as the Jonin instructor for the three elite youths of the Sarutobi, Shimura, and Inuzuka families?"
"That's a bloodline contract. It's an unspoken agreement between powerful families."
"This is also a secret arrangement made by the village to protect the Senju bloodline. It's an S-class secret!"
Zongsuke understood.
As expected. So-called commoner geniuses are still haunted by their bloodline.
In this village, only the descendants of the Thousand Hands are qualified to lead the children of other powerful families.
"This is a secret known only to a very few people in the village."
"By touching this secret, you have crossed the village's bottom line."
Mitomon made his verdict.
"Even though you are a special Jonin, and even though you have contributed to the front lines, that cannot be a get-out-of-jail-free card."
"The village has decided that, starting today, you will be restricted from leaving the country."
"Without a joint order from the advisory group and the Hokage, you are not allowed to step out of the gates of Konoha. Two groups of Anbu will be monitoring you 24 hours a day."
This is house arrest.
Sosuke nodded. This was within his expectations. As long as he could still produce clean water, the village wouldn't kill him.
"Then, what about Kaori?" Sousuke asked.
Mitokado Yan's eyes turned cold.
"That woman, as an enforcer and a member of the secret service, knowingly broke the law."
"He must be executed immediately."
"no."
Sosuke said it with absolute certainty.
"Are you trying to bargain with the village?" Mitokado Homura looked at him coldly.
"My esteemed advisor, killing is not a wise move."
"Kaori is my protector, and also my family."
"If she dies, I will lose my motivation to work. My hands might shake, the formula might go wrong, and the water production might drop to zero."
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Mitokado Yan's face darkened.
"Are you threatening the village?"
"No, I'm showing my sincerity."
"My esteemed advisor, I know the situation at the front is dire. The village's budget is already in deficit."
"As long as Kaori is alive."
"From today until the end of the war."
"All the purified water produced by Takaya Trading Company is supplied to Konoha at cost price."
Mitokado Yan was stunned.
As the advisor in charge of finances, he naturally had all the information about the water purification system long ago, including its accounts.
The current market price is 800 taels for a bottle of purified water. The cost is approximately 300 taels – including labor, materials, and transportation.
Selling at cost price means that for every bottle of water sold to the village, Sosuke earns 500 taels less.
Previously, the daily consumption was over a thousand bottles. This means a loss of tens of millions of taels of silver this month. This is a huge loss.
"you----"
Mitokado Homura looked at Sousuke as if he were a madman.
Do you know what you're saying?
Sosuke looked into Mitokado Homura's eyes.
"Of course, I know exactly what I'm talking about. Consider this my compensation for offending the village's secrets."
Mitokado Yan remained silent.
He was weighing his options.
Killing Kaori Uzuki would bring no real benefit other than upholding the authority of the law.
But by letting her go, the village could save a huge amount of military funds and save the lives of countless wounded soldiers.
Moreover, this has a deeper political significance.
Once Sosuke accepts this condition, it means that Takaya Trading Company's profits will be greatly reduced.
He will not have the extra financial resources to support the Uchiha clan or engage in any other underhanded activities.
This is tantamount to putting reins on this unstable businessman.
As rational politicians, the choice is obvious.
However, he couldn't agree immediately. It would make the village's laws seem too cheap.
"This matter—is of great importance."
Mitokado Homura waved his hand, signaling the Anbu to take Sousuke back.
"We need to have a meeting to discuss this."
"Take him back first and keep him under strict guard. No one is allowed to visit him without my order."
The next morning.
An ANBU member wearing a fox mask appears at Kikyo-kan.
"Convey the high-level decision!"
The voices from the shadows were cold.
Sosuke stood in the hall. Behind him were Koji and Chiba. Kaori hadn't been put back yet.
"First, Special Jonin Takaya Sousuke, due to spying on S-class classified information, is stripped of all privileges to leave the premises effective immediately. He will be placed under 24/7 surveillance."
"Second, the Takaya Trading Company must fulfill its promise to supply the village with clean water at cost price until the end of the war; breach of this promise will be considered treason."
Sosuke nodded. Problems that money can solve aren't really problems.
"third----"
The secret service paused for a moment.
"Regarding the handling of Chunin Uzuki Kaori."
"The death penalty may be waived, but punishment is inevitable."
"To atone for one's sins with merits."
The secret service handed over a scroll.
"The situation in the Land of Rain has been turbulent recently. According to intelligence, Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, is secretly gathering troops."
"The village needs someone to go to the heart of the Land of Rain and establish a long-term intelligence observation post."
"This is an S-class solo infiltration mission."
"Kaori Uzuki must depart immediately. There is no support, no logistics, and no return date."
"Until she sends back valuable intelligence, or—die there."
Sosuke took the scroll.
The land of rain.
That was Hanzo's territory. That was the absolute domain of the man known as the "Demigod of the Shinobi World."
During this period, the Land of Rain is a forbidden zone.
Solo infiltration, no support.
This is hardly an attempt to atone for one's crimes; it's clearly a disguised form of execution.
Or perhaps, they wish she would die out there and never come back.
"Did she answer?" Sosuke asked.
"She had no choice," the ANBU replied coldly. "She's already set off."
The secret service team left.
Sosuke held the scroll, remaining silent.
"Boss, this is sending her to her death."
Sawtooth, carrying a large knife, shook his head.
"That woman may be skilled with a sword, but going to a godforsaken place like the Land of Rain alone would be suicide."
"I know."
Sosuke took a deep breath.
He couldn't let Kaori die.
Kaori is his family, and also Yugao's mother.
Moreover, he had invested so many resources in nurturing Kaori; he couldn't let it all go to waste.
"Sawtooth".
Sousuke looked at the tall, rogue ninja.
"I want you to go to the Land of Rain."
"what?"
The saw teeth paused for a moment.
"Boss, you're not kidding, are you? That's the Land of Rain! And I'm a rogue ninja from Kirigakure. If I'm discovered—"
Thirty million taels.
Sosuke gave a direct offer.
"Here's the money. It's not as payment, it's for operating expenses."
"You can use this money to hire wandering ninjas in the Land of Rain, buy information, or even bribe Rain Ninjas."
"Your mission is not to fight."
"We're going to find Kaori. We'll provide her with cover, food, and medicine."
"You're a veteran of the black market; you're better at surviving in the cracks than Kaori."
The saw teeth were stunned.
"Thirty million taels—"
Serrated lips licked.
This money was enough for him to buy any intelligence on the black market, and even allow him to live like a local tyrant.
"Boss, you're really generous."
"Is it worth it for a woman?"
"worth."
Sosuke took out three boxes from the safe, all of which were filled with gold bars.
"Also, if you encounter danger, prioritize your life."
"I don't need you to fight to the death. As long as Kaori's life is saved, nothing else matters."
Sawtooth took the three boxes of gold and weighed them in his hand.
heavy.
"OK."
He carried the decapitation sword on his back.
"Since the boss is so generous, I'll go and take a trip to that godforsaken place that's always raining."
"But boss, if I leave, who will look after this place?"
I'm a little worried about the serrations.
"In this Kikyo Pavilion, only you, that bespectacled brat, and that gloomy insect man are left."
"This is dangerous."
After the last mission, Hyuga Katsu was left on the front line to carry out reconnaissance duties and did not return.
Sousuke smiled.
"rest assured."
"This is Konoha. And I am currently under close surveillance."
He pointed out the window. Several figures from the shadowy forces could be vaguely seen among the treetops.
"With so many eyes watching, who dares to touch me?"
"Too."
No need to elaborate on the serrations.
He packed his gear and, under the cover of night, quietly left the Kikyo Pavilion.
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