Naruto: I Traveled with a Max Level Account-Chapter 126 - 525: Too Expensive? Unreasonable? Then Don’t Buy

Kitsuchi hadn't even processed the situation when A slammed the table, standing up in fury.

"Why two hundred million?!

Why do Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Takigakure only have to pay one hundred million, while Kumogakure and Iwagakure are charged two hundred million?!"

It was blatantly exploitative, treating Kumogakure and Iwagakure as if they were fat pigs to be slaughtered.

"Because Sunagakure and Kirigakure are allies of Konoha, so they get a fifty-percent discount. Takigakure is a small village with limited funds, so they also get a discount. As for you two..."

Takuya spread his hands and smirked.

"One of you is rich and obsessed with eyeing Konoha and the Land of Fire, and the other is actively preparing to invade the Land of Fire. So, you pay full price."

"Oh, and no cash payments are accepted. Konoha only wants goods—grain or military supplies."

Konoha didn't just lack money; they were severely short on resources, especially military necessities.

Grain, weapons, ninja tool kits, explosive tags—all were scarce due to the prolonged war.

Selling for cash?

Not worth it at all!

With the cost of supplies skyrocketing due to war, holding cash meant guaranteed losses. Prices could spike at any moment, leaving their funds significantly devalued.

Trading directly in resources was far more practical and had the added benefit of depleting other villages' stockpiles.

Particularly for Iwagakure and Kumogakure, who were gearing up for war—stripping them of resources would make any invasion efforts far more challenging.

"This isn't fair to us."

Despite his dislike for A and the ongoing tension between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Kitsuchi couldn't help but side with A under these circumstances.

The claim of "ally discounts" was absurd—an obvious ploy to extort them. Did Konoha think they were fools?

Iwagakure wasn't nearly as wealthy as Kumogakure. Unlike Kumogakure, which had abundant resources, Iwagakure was already stretched thin.

"I don't see any sincerity from Konoha," A growled, setting aside his usual grievances with Kitsuchi. His only focus now was getting that outrageous price lowered.

"And besides, the price is way too high."

The price was indeed steep...

Both Yagura and Chiyo had considered voicing this sentiment, but the fifty-percent discount offered to their villages had effectively silenced them.

As for the Takigakure representative, he didn't dare utter a word.

For Takigakure, even the full price was something they'd have to grit their teeth and accept if it came to that.

Still, they couldn't just let Konoha exploit them like this.

Exchanging a glance, A and Kitsuchi silently agreed to form a temporary alliance—first to tackle the absurd pricing and discounts, then to negotiate further reductions.

"Oh?"

Faced with the aggressive A and the grumbling Kitsuchi, Takuya rose from his seat, his tone tinged with mock regret.

"If the price is too high for you, then let's talk when you feel it's acceptable. I've got other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

"....."

Was he serious?

The representatives from the villages sat there dumbfounded as Takuya casually stood up, opened the door, and walked out without hesitation.

They were seasoned veterans, accustomed to navigating complex negotiations. But this... this was the first time they had encountered someone conducting business like this.

He just threw out the price, didn't allow for any haggling, and then left.

Too expensive? Unreasonable?

Then don't buy.

Such audacity.

It took Yagura a moment to snap out of his daze. When he did, he chuckled, shaking his head.

"It seems Takuya hasn't changed a bit. If there's nothing more to discuss, then let's adjourn."

Chiyo silently rose and left without a word.

The Takigakure representative slunk away with his tail between his legs.

In the end, only A and Kitsuchi were left in the room, staring at each other.

"Takuya, won't this anger them?"

Tsunade had sent Sakumo Hatake to oversee the negotiations in case of any unforeseen complications. But watching Takuya walk out so abruptly left Sakumo utterly dumbfounded.

"Let them stew for a bit. If the price is too high for them, they don't have to buy. We're not in a rush."

"After all, not all Jinchūriki are created equal."

"That's true."

Sakumo nodded in agreement.

A perfect Jinchūriki could serve as a village's ultimate trump card. In contrast, an imperfect Jinchūriki was often more trouble than they were worth. A single misstep in the sealing process could lead to a Tailed Beast rampaging through the village—a disaster waiting to happen.

Villages that possessed Tailed Beasts would undoubtedly covet the ability to create perfect Jinchūriki. No matter how high the price, they would eventually come around.

Still... was there really a shortcut to achieving such perfection?

Sakumo couldn't shake the feeling that this was all some elaborate bluff.

Glancing at Takuya's profile, Sakumo decided it was best to stay out of such complicated matters. He'd stick to managing the Anbu and handling his own responsibilities.

Meanwhile, Takuya's abrupt exit left A and Kitsuchi both fuming.

"That damned Takuya! I bet he's lying to us!"

Back at Kumogakure's lodging, A couldn't hold back his anger.

"That bastard is demanding two hundred million, refusing cash payments, and only accepting grain or military supplies. To top it all off, other villages get a discount, while Kumogakure pays full price!"

What a mess.

Dodai rubbed his temples and sighed.

He had initially intended to handle the negotiations himself while A stayed behind to recover.

But A had stubbornly insisted on going, dragging his injured body to the meeting—only to return within half an hour, seething with rage.

Other villages getting discounts while Kumogakure and Iwagakure were charged full price was indeed outrageous.

To be fair, it was downright shameless.

Yet there was little they could do about it. Sunagakure and Kirigakure received discounts because they were allies. Was Kumogakure an ally of Konoha?

Iwagakure was openly hostile, practically on the verge of declaring war. Was Konoha supposed to be lenient with them?

From Konoha's perspective, it made perfect sense to weaken their enemies while strengthening themselves. There was nothing wrong with their approach.

Of course, the villages being targeted didn't see it that way.

Once A's fury subsided, Dodai finally spoke up.

"If what Konoha is offering is truly effective, then even at full price, it's worth it."

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"I know."

A's expression darkened further as he snorted in frustration.

"It's just infuriating. But Konoha wouldn't dare lie about something like this—the consequences would be too severe."

Deceiving all the major villages for the sake of profit would result in catastrophic fallout for Konoha. It would ruin their reputation and invite endless trouble.

Given the risks, it was unlikely Konoha would fabricate the information they were selling.

"That damned brat!"

Every time A thought of Takuya's smug, nonchalant face, he ground his teeth in rage.

"We need to report this to Lord Raikage."

While A was ranting, Kitsuchi wasn't faring much better.

Though he didn't curse aloud like A, he stewed in his frustration silently before passing the information on to Ōnoki.

The other village representatives were doing the same.

Chiyo contacted Rasa for further discussion, Yagura reached out to the elders of Kirigakure, and the Takigakure representative hurried to relay the news to his village.

Each village had its own methods of transmitting information. As long as Konoha didn't intervene, the details would spread quickly.

Having wrapped up the Jinchūriki discussions, Takuya returned home to rest.

He had no interest in helping Tsunade handle the messy fallout—such matters were better left to someone more suited for the job, like the ever-burdened Nara Shikaku.

Meanwhile, the various clan representatives returned to their respective families as soon as the meeting ended.

"Sigh..."

Upon hearing the report, the Third Hokage let out a long, weary sigh.

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