manynovel Chapter 1: Even if I kill you, the money is still mine. Nothing in life is more important than makin
Chapter 1: Even if I kill you, the money is still mine. Nothing in life is more important than makin
Konoha 54th year.
Midday on the moon.
Border of the Land of Fire.
Whoosh!
A dark shadow streaked through the woods, moving so fast it almost left a trail of afterimages.
"Closer, closer! Once we cross this line, the Land of Wind is just ahead!" Shimura Menma stared intently at the border ahead.
Once he crosses that border, he can change his ways and live a carefree life with the money box he carries on his back.
However, at that moment...
His heart suddenly skipped a beat.
rear!
hum!
An astonishing killing intent surged forth from the forest behind him, locking onto him firmly.
boom!
A figure, like a dragon or python, crashed through the giant waves, carrying a terrifying shockwave as it arrived first, instantly covering dozens of meters and reaching Shimura Menma's back.
An overwhelming killing intent accompanied by a terrifying gust of wind.
Although Shimura Menma did not turn around, he instantly felt a chill run through his body, and cold sweat poured down his entire body.
"What kind of monster is this?"
"The Secret Technique of Konoha-ryu Swordsmanship: Crescent Slash!"
While Shimura Menma was filled with fear, his body instinctively retaliated.
He twisted his waist, turned around, and drew his ninja sword.
A crescent-shaped arc of light ripped through the night sky, striking the terrifying figure behind him that resembled a dragon or python.
The Konoha-ryu swordsmanship was executed in one smooth motion.
Anyone who sees it will be unable to resist clapping and shouting "Bravo!"
However, he was faced with Shimura Menma's masterful Konoha-ryu swordsmanship.
The pursuer did not slow down at all, but instead rushed forward even faster, and at the same time, his ninja sword was drawn instantly, heading straight for Shimura Menma's crescent slash.
"madness!"
A mocking smile appeared in Shimura Menma's eyes.
He was confident that no one could survive his half-moon slash.
But the next moment.
As if he had foreseen the future and predicted the trajectory of his moves, the opponent released his ninja sword and accurately struck Shimura Menma's crescent slash.
clang!
Under the moonlight, blades clashed, sparks flying.
A tremendous force transmitted through the blade, causing his arm to go numb and the ninja sword to slip from his hand.
"To be able to detect my attack so accurately, could he be a member of the Uchiha clan?!"
The moment Shimura Menma guessed the other person's identity, his heart sank.
The instant the ninja sword left his hand, he quickly formed hand seals.
Fire Release: Ashes Burn.
He opened his mouth wide, about to spit out thick, gloomy gray particles.
"Too slow!"
A startling sound of wind breaking came as a small, delicate, white fist, carrying astonishing force, slammed into Shimura Menma's face.
boom!
Shimura Menma was smashed into the tree trunk.
"Shimura Menma, you're under arrest. You can remain silent, but everything you say can be used against you in court!" The voice was slightly immature, yet clear and pleasant.
The cool moonlight shone down.
Shimura, his face freckled, finally saw the other person's face clearly.
It was a boy wearing the uniform of the Konoha Police Force.
The boy had delicate and handsome features, and a cool and aloof demeanor.
She looks to be only about ten years old.
But what shocked him even more was
It was the other person's eyes, which shone with a cold, crimson light in the darkness.
The three tomoe slowly rotated, silently revealing the other party's identity.
"Cough cough, you awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at the age of ten, you are a genius of the Uchiha clan, Shingetsu!" Shimura Menma coughed up blood and looked at the other party in horror.
"Not bad!" Uchiha Shingetsu nodded.
"Now that things have come to this, I'll be frank: I'm actually a spy sent out by Lord Danzo!" Shimura Menma revealed his true identity.
"And then?" Shen Yue tilted his head, his murderous aura undiminished.
"I am a spy for Konoha. This time, your pursuit is just for show. If you really ruin Lord Danzo's plan, you will die too!" Shimura Menma threatened angrily.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yue remained silent, but slowly raised the ninja sword in his hand.
"What are you doing? Wait!" Shimura Menma was even more panicked when he saw that even Danzo was not afraid of Shingetsu.
Logically speaking, since he has already revealed his identity, Shenyue should let him go!
Why would they need to kill him?
"Oh right, I heard this guy is a money lover!" Shimura Menma's mind raced, and suddenly his eyes lit up as if he had grasped a lifeline.
"Shingetsu, let's make a deal. If you spare my life, I'll give you all 80 million ryo I have!" Shimura Menma hurriedly begged for mercy.
"Eighty million ryo?" Uchiha Shingetsu's eyes lit up when he heard Shimura Menma's words.
Seeing that Uchiha Shingetsu was moved, Shimura Menma was overjoyed, but also somewhat disdainful.
"Hmph, what's with all this talk about the Uchiha clan? They're all sentimental fanatics, all just greedy money-grubbers!"
"When I get back, I'll report the situation to Lord Danzo. No one can protect you then!" Shimura Menma's lips curled up slightly.
But the next moment.
Click!
A flash of cold light sliced through his neck.
"Heh heh...?" Shimura Menma clutched his throat, staring incredulously at Uchiha Shingetsu, not understanding why the other wanted to kill him.
"Kill you, and all the money is mine!" Shen Yue wiped the blood from his ninja sword.
"This isn't like the Uchiha clan at all. Itachi and Shisui didn't do it this way!"
"By the way, let me tell you, Danzo is a complete idiot!"
"By mentioning his name in front of me, you are courting death!"
"He has a grudge against Lord Danzo?!" Shimura Menma's pupils widened, and his eyes were filled with fear as he looked at Shingetsu.
Uchiha Shingetsu didn't waste any words with him and kicked Shimura Menma's head away with a powerful kick.
Only after confirming that he was completely dead did they begin to loot the spoils.
"Holy crap, it's over a hundred million taels! That bastard dared to take my kickbacks; he deserved to die!"
"The most important thing in life is making money!"
"As for that old bastard Danzo, what does his plan have to do with me?" Uchiha Shingetsu closed the money box, a satisfied smile on his face.
Suddenly, the sound of wind breaking came from behind again.
They were also two members of the Konoha Police Force.
Uchiha Seisui, Uchiha Tetsuki.
"Captain Shingetsu, you're incredibly fast!"
"This Shimura Menma was supposedly a member of the Shimura clan. The village wanted him alive, and you actually killed him?" Qingshui and Tetsuki both felt their scalps tingle when they saw the slain Shimura Menma.
They gave instructions from above to keep him alive.
They actually got killed?
Our captain is young, highly skilled, and good in every way, except that he's too ruthless and loves money too much.
"He committed suicide out of guilt!" Uchiha Shingetsu replied expressionlessly.
"Suicide out of fear of punishment?" Uchiha Aoki and Uchiha Tetsuki looked at each other in bewilderment.
"The wounds on this corpse are clearly inflicted by you?"
"I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it!" Shen Yue slapped her forehead upon hearing their words, as if she had just remembered something.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" A massive fireball, several meters in diameter, slammed directly into Shimura Menma's corpse.
boom!
Shimura Menma, along with the tree, was blown to ashes.
"Captain, what's going on?" Qing Shui and Tie Shu were forced to retreat by the hurricane carrying the raging flames.
"Shimura Menma resisted arrest with force while being pursued, and I accidentally killed him!"
"As for the money?" Shen Yue held up the money box in her hand.
"Also, in the battle, they turned to ashes!"
"Oh no, this is terrible!"
However, as soon as she finished speaking, Shenyue suddenly slapped her head, her small face showing a pained expression.
"Killing Shimura Menma was really bad!" Aomizu and Tetsuki couldn't help but complain.
However, Shenyue stomped her foot.
"I forgot, the explosive tags and various ninja tools on him, if we hadn't searched him beforehand, those things could have been worth a lot of money!" Shen Yue said with a pained expression.
"What? You're feeling sorry for this?" Qing Shui and Tie Shu both felt a little lost in their captain's train of thought.
But the next moment.
Two stacks of banknotes were placed in front of them.
The meaning is very clear: bribe them with money.
"Captain, are you testing us with this?"
"Fine, then don't take it!" Shen Yue pretended to take the money back.
"Wait, Captain, which team member can withstand this kind of test!" Qing Shui and Tie Shu quickly reached out and took the money.
"You know what to say when you get back, right?" Shen Yue reminded him.
Qingshui and Tieshu quickly nodded.
"In this world, only money will never betray you!"
"A good Uchiha is one who knows how to make money!" As she spoke, Shingetsu waved her small hand, exuding a heroic spirit.
"When we get back to the village, I'll treat you to barbecue!"
"That's awesome! Following Captain Shenyue means we'll get to eat meat!" Qingshui and Tieshu's eyes lit up when they heard this.
Having spent this time together, they were convinced that Captain Shenyue was right.
As for angering Shimura Danzo?
Why would the Uchiha clan fear the Shimura clan?
"Let's go!" Shen Yue called to the two.
The three immediately returned to Konoha.