Naruto: As a genin, I just want to live a normal life.

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"It's been so long, and there are still these disobedient kids."

"Send it to the 'warehouse'. You're not a newbie, are you?"

"Yes! I know the location of the 'warehouse'."

"Very good. Take him there, and remember to clean the cell. If he doesn't sleep, the people around him need to rest and sleep, and the next person to be imprisoned will also be in this cell!"

"They have absolutely no manners."

Other prisoners: "......" We've already been arrested, what kind of manners do you expect?

The first half of this cell floor was basically used by people who, being ninjas, samurai, or strong individuals, caused trouble in the city.

The crime doesn't warrant death, but that principle doesn't exist in Bai Xing's dictionary.

Since you're unwilling to live a good life, then let's make you a 'hero,' the kind who brings glory to your ancestors, the kind that your descendants will be grateful to.

Why not do it?

Then, walk to the second half of the cell, where the people who failed to assassinate him are located.

Including the three from last night, there are five people in total, and there are only men here.

Good morning, everyone! I hope you're satisfied with today's breakfast.

wow-

The sound of chains shifting made Bai Xing glance over and see the bald man nudge the iron bars of the cell with his head, scratching his head and saying, "That little bit of porridge they gave us. It's only good enough to keep you from starving, what else could it be good for?"

Bai Xing smiled and said, "That depends on whether you know what's good for you."

Upon seeing that face, Bai Xing couldn't help but touch the forehead of the mask, pondering:

"Your name seems to be..."

"Xia Yu".

"Oh, Xia Yu. That's a rather strange name. A rogue ninja from Amegakure."

"But you're worthless anyway. Amegakure can't afford the bounty. You've got hands and feet, why don't you find a job and try to assassinate me? You're asking for trouble!"

Xia Yu: "......"

"Do you think I'd come here to assassinate you if I had the money?" Xia Yu replied weakly.

"That's true."

Would you be willing to work for this city?

"If you're willing, I'll spare your life."

“No need. A small country like yours has nothing to offer.” Xia Yu leaned against the iron bars, her eyes seeming to yearn for something. “Kill me. I’m tired. It’s better to live a wretched life than…”

"Kakuzu, aren't you still missing a water-attribute heart?"

Xia Yu: "?"

Kakuzu: "???" I'm missing wind and lightning right now, you bastard! You didn't even remember that... Kakuzu saw the look in Shirahoshi's eyes under her mask and immediately understood.

"We are indeed missing one."

"I remember your secret technique requires taking a living, beating heart from the other person's heart and then implanting it into your own body."

"The person whose heart was taken can savor their last breath and appreciate the entire beautiful process. Right?"

Kakuzu ignored what Shirahoshi said and simply responded.

"Correct."

At this moment, Xia Yu was so frightened that she trembled violently, like a delicate girl, hugging strong shoulders and shaking.

The other two prisoners weren't much better off; Daichi and Kiyoko's eyes were practically popping out of their sockets from fright.

Only the remaining sword-wielding ninja and another rogue ninja appeared normal.

"Can I...can I take it back for a moment?"

"Hey? You're backing out? Fine, then I won't pay you for your work."

"Okay! Whatever you say!" Xia Yu nodded hastily, afraid that Bai Xing would really let that terrifying man capture him to do something like stealing his heart or watching the whole process of his heart being taken away...

"Ah, that's really good."

Bai Xing observed Xia Yu. Although the other party was just a Chunin from Amegakure with little strength, he was still much stronger than the guards in the city.

"Work hard, and you'll get paid."

"Someone will take you to sign a contract later, and then you can start work."

"Yes, yes!" Xia Yu gritted his teeth and thought to himself that once he signed the contract, the seal and handcuffs were removed, and he left this inner city, he would run away!

"How much salary are you planning to pay people like them?" Gallo couldn't help but ask.

As they approached the cell where the knife was carried, Bai Xing stopped and turned to look at the sensible little girl:

"Not much."

"It's only 100,000 taels a month. After all, we're short-staffed right now, so the pay won't be bad."

"..." Xia Yu, who was about to run away, couldn't help but rub her ears. "How much?"

"One hundred thousand taels."

"Food and lodging are provided, and equipment will be distributed. There are no missions at the moment; the main task is to maintain order in the city."

We'll also give you high-temperature subsidies and things like fruit..."

"Godfather!"

"Call me Omnipotent Master." Shirahoshi thought to himself, "You good-for-nothing Rain Ninja, and I would never have such a useless adopted son..." Speaking of which, it seems like he hasn't been back to the village in a long time. Maybe he should go back and visit.

"Almighty Lord! From now on, I am your—no! I am the dog of the ancient Loulan Kingdom!"

Kakuzu, Karura, the little woodworm in the next cell, and the earth in the cell next door: O_O......

I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless.

"Pah! You spineless coward." Dadi spat, stepped forward, and hugged the iron pillar. Just as Xia Yu was about to criticize Dadi for not knowing anything, Dadi knelt down on both knees and said ingratiatingly:

"All-powerful sir, why don't you consider me? I'm a special Jonin from Iwagakure, a professional ninja who almost reached the rank of Jonin."

"My price-performance ratio is much better than his!"

"I've brought my good brothers with me, and they'll do anything for you."

"Nine, no! We only need 60,000 Wind Coins. As long as food and lodging are provided, we can do anything."

Xia Yu: "??????" How dare you!

"So curly, so incredibly curly," Bai Xing couldn't help but complain. They hadn't even built a modern metropolis yet, and there was already this incredibly curly guy.

No wonder bosses love "King of Calculations"—he asks for little, does a lot, and always gives them face...

"fine."

"If you want to join, I've already said so."

"We are short-staffed right now."

"Almighty Lord, please accept my bow!" The earth truly prostrated itself, and the little woodworm followed suit, saying, "Almighty Lord, please accept my bow!"

Shirahoshi: "......"

You all agreed so readily, but who am I supposed to use for my experiments? He wouldn't dare mess around with someone of such high quality as Gallo.

He sighed and looked at another rogue ninja from Kirigakure. Seeing that the other party was not interested, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

But next second.

"I don't need money, as long as food and lodging are provided."

"..."

A bunch of good-for-nothings, what's the harm in dying?!

Although Shirahoshi has no shortage of experimental subjects, after all, there are plenty in the cell next door, and he has the right to take them away as long as they break the rules.

In short, the bodies of ninjas and ordinary people are quite similar.

It's just that ninjas have higher resistance to certain things, so they have to go through a few fewer steps than ordinary people when dealing with them.

"Bring a knife."

"Former warriors of the Iron Country".

"I need you, how about joining us?"

Shirahoshi went back and looked up this person, and indeed found his name: a Jonin-level samurai who would serve as the bodyguard of the daimyo of this country in the future. His strength was, to a certain extent, enough to contend with Sasori, and he seemed to be of good character as well.

With her knife in hand and no words spoken, Bai Xing leaned against the cold wall, closed her eyes, and said again, "Like this."

"Then I'll come back to you after you've thought it through."

"Walk."

Seeing the three preparing to leave, Daichi hugged Tiezhuzi, "Almighty Lord, what about our matter..."

Bai Xing paused for a moment, then continued forward, saying, "Guards will release you later."

"Thank you so much, Almighty!" xN

Chapter 123 (Bonus Chapter): The Ninja's Beliefs (Part 1)

The Sunagakure team, having left the ancient kingdom of Loulan and without stopping, quickly returned to Sunagakure Village and finally arrived at the Kazekage Building.

The scrolls and documents in his hands were placed on the table, and the Third Kazekage was browsing them.

After waiting for a while, the Third Kazekage finished reading, sighed slightly, and then said:

"mission failed."

"Fortunately, it didn't cause too much trouble, so let's just let it go."

"Kage-sama!" Rasa hadn't expected the Third Kazekage to actually endure it as Karura had said. "What about Karura, the Jonin?!"

"That, that's..."