Chapter 674: I Even Beat Up Your Grandfather When I Was a Kid

"Lian Ye, what does the leader want from you?"

Lian Ye and Tuan Cang had just stepped out when Jiaodu rushed forward, a flash of anxiety in his eyes.

"Nothing much, the leader borrowed some money from me."

Lian Ye didn't think it was a big deal; after all, he'll definitely have to seize it back with interest.

Three hundred million taels will just count as interest; after all, it's not a huge sum.

"Borrow money?!"

Jiaodu felt a thud in his chest and asked nervously.

"How much did the leader borrow from you?"

"Not a lot, just three hundred million."

"Three... three hundred million?!" Jiaodu's eyes widened in shock, "You're clueless!"

If you're lending three hundred million to the leader, you'd better lend it to him!

This guy really is rich!

Jiaodu was so angry he pounded his chest, wishing he could tear that idiot Fei Duan to pieces.

If he hadn't been so outspoken, discussing Lian Ye's wealth, the leader wouldn't have found out!

It turned out that when they were discussing it that morning, Heavenly Dao Pain happened to overhear as he passed by.

Jiaodu fell silent the moment he saw the leader and hinted to Fei Duan to stop talking.

Who would have thought Fei Duan was such an idiot, completely lacking any insight.

Even after the leader arrived, he kept babbling nonstop.

At that moment Jiaodu knew it was over, wishing he could kill that idiot!

"Now that the leader has spoken, I can't possibly... refuse to lend, right?"

Lian Ye helplessly spread his hands, refusing the leader's request right after joining the organization.

If I get kicked out over this petty sum, it would be a loss.

Jiaodu: "..."

"Now that's what I call regret!"

Seeing the leader make three hundred million just by opening his mouth is more painful than killing him!

Even an elite Jonin with status and power is worth only a few tens of millions.

Take, for example, Konoha Village's Third Hokage's son, Yuanfei Asima, who is not only an elite Jonin but also once served as a Daimyo's guard.

Such a person is worth only thirty million taels.

And the amount the leader borrowed in such a short time could kill ten Asmas.

"It's just small change; you don't need to be upset,"

Lian Ye noticed Jiaodu's dejected look and patted his shoulder reassuringly.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang: "..."

Looking at this, anyone would think the one being borrowed from was Jiaodu.

Seeing others get upset over being lent money like this.

I can't imagine what expression this guy would have when Akatsuki's money gets seized.

"From now on, don't lend money to the leader," Jiaodu finally accepted the fact, "I'm the organization's treasurer; just lend the money to me."

The rogue ninjas of Akatsuki have no concept of money; only he values it, so Xiao Nan recruited him to handle finances.

In other words, all the organization's money is with him!

"Jiaodu, you're the treasurer; can you manage a lot of money?"

Lian Ye asked casually.

Jiaodu's expression turned icy at the words, losing his earlier enthusiasm.

"What did you say?"

It might not matter to others, but Jiaodu is different.

Money is what he cherishes most, and Lian Ye's question clearly struck his sore spot!

A baseless inquiry like that will surely make him eye your money!

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing this, prepared for battle at any moment.

Our close brother might be exposed now.

"If you're in charge of the organization's money, I'll put out ten million to fund its expenses."

Lian Ye pretended not to notice Jiaodu's expression and spoke to himself.

"But it seems you're not the one handling money, so I'll have to give these funds to the leader."

Jiaodu's icy expression vanished instantly, replaced by overwhelming enthusiasm.

"Hahaha, of course I'm the organization's treasurer."

He slung an arm around Lian Ye's shoulder and said cheerfully.

"The money members earn will be used for the organization's development, and I am Akatsuki's treasurer!"

"All the money they earn will be handed over to me!"

It is precisely for this reason that Jiaodu was willing to join Akatsuki.

Otherwise, why would he join Akatsuki when he has nothing to do?

"Alright then, I'll give the money to you."

Lian Ye took out a Scroll and handed it to Jiaodu, watching his reaction closely.

He didn't put the Scroll away; after chatting for a while, he left with it.

It seems he didn't keep the money on him; it must be hidden somewhere!

"Lian Ye, does the Akatsuki really have money?"

Tuan Cang lowered his voice and asked, looking at the Akatsuki's shabby appearance.

They've been at the organization for two days; not seeing a single cent is one thing, but they've already poured in over three hundred million.

If there's no money then, wouldn't all our effort be in vain?

"Don't worry, trust me!"

Since we know where Jiaodu keeps the organization's money, we just need to devise a way to get a moment alone with him and have Jiaodu reveal the hiding place.

And he's exceptionally good at handling Jiaodu!

But before making a run for it, he needs to meet Itachi Uchiha.

Honestly, he strongly disagrees with Itachi's methods; he's someone completely brainwashed by the Will of Fire.

Shisui Uchiha has always wanted to stop the Uchiha, protecting the Village and the clan's peace...

Before dying, he entrusted his eyes to Itachi, hoping he would fulfill his unfinished wish.

As a result, Itachi Uchiha turned around and sent the clan members to see Shisui.

He dares to swing the butcher's knife at his own people, yet he doesn't dare to strike the Village's higher-ups.

One can only say it's incomprehensible...

Someone was expelled from the clan since childhood and never harbored resentment or a desire to annihilate the clan.

Naturally, they can't understand Itachi's actions.

The next day, Itachi Uchiha and Gan Shi Gui Jiao returned to the organization.

They immediately saw Lian Ye and Tuan Cang standing at the doorway.

"Mr. Itachi, the organization has a new member."

Gan Shi Gui Jiao smiled at the two at the doorway and said.

Itachi Uchiha said nothing, his gaze fixed on Lian Ye.

Don't be fooled by his unchanged expression; inside, a storm of turmoil roiled.

Uchiha!

The new member is definitely Uchiha!

And the other one's face gave him a very familiar feeling.

He just couldn't recall who it was at that moment...

"Itachi Uchiha, long time no see!"

Lian Ye said with a smile.

In fact, he had never met Itachi Uchiha at all; he used that opening line just to make Itachi think they'd met before.

Then, frowning, he racked his brain but still couldn't figure out his identity.

Sure enough, the moment his words fell, Itachi Uchiha slightly furrowed his brow.

He had absolutely no recollection of this suddenly appearing clan member!

But the other seemed to recognize him...

"Don't you recognize me?" Lian Ye continued, "I even beat your grandfather when I was a kid."

Itachi Uchiha: "…"

What nonsense is this guy spouting?

He doesn't look very old; how could he have ever met his own grandfather?

"Mr. Itachi, is he your elder?"

Gan Shi Gui Jiao asked curiously, but he didn't seem that old!

Besides, the Uchiha Clan was wiped out by Mr. Itachi.

With his power, there shouldn't be any elders who survived...