Chapter 729: I Am the Boss of the Exchange House!

"Chu Zi!!!"

The many Kaguya Otsutsuki instantly took an interest.

It is said that the food Chu Zi makes is extremely delicious, and even the non‑eating Heijue lavishly praises it.

That taste is absolutely wonderful!

Originally Heijue didn't want to tell the other Huiyes, but seeing them rescue the other Huiyes with such little enthusiasm, Heijue could only spill the whole story about Chu Zi.

Sure enough, after the Huiyes learned that in another timeline there was a masterful chef named Chu Zi, they rushed over without stopping!

Heijue felt a bit helpless about this; for its mother it could only endure Chu Zi.

From its point of view, making gourmet food for one mother is no different from making it for a group of mothers.

Having observed Lian Ye for these decades, it knows Chu Zi is simply lazy.

Actually, letting him cook for a crowd wouldn't be a problem…

It's just a bit tiring; at worst we can compensate him with money later.

In Heijue's eyes, Chu Zi has low IQ, strong combat power, loves money, and excels at slacking off.

Someone like that is even easier to fool than Madara Uchiha!

"You call me Chu Zi?"

Lian Ye heard this, his expression odd, and looking at the excited Huiyes, he suddenly felt an ominous premonition.

They couldn't possibly be after his cooking skills, could they!

What a joke!

He is a bona‑fide Ten‑Tails Jinchuriki, a Six Paths‑level powerhouse.

It's one thing that they aren't finding it tricky or scary, but damn, they actually treat him as a chef!

Although he is indeed a chef, that doesn't mean he should be acknowledged as such in this setting!

It feels like having saved the world, everyone shouting "hero" and "savior", only for someone to untimely shout your profession.

Embarrassment, awkwardness, anger.

Who the hell called him a chef, damn it!

Just as Lian Ye was looking for the guy who had been steering the conversation earlier, Heijue proactively stuck its head out from a Huiye's sleeve.

"Chu Zi, we finally meet officially!"

It had been tracking Chu Zi for over a decade, and indeed this was their first meeting.

"Heijue?"

Lian Ye frowned, not understanding why this fellow acted as if he were very familiar with him.

"Hehe, you seem quite curious about why I know you."

Heijue gave a chuckling explanation.

"Weren't you always curious about who the boss of the Exchange House is?"

Lian Ye: "???"

With those words, an ominous feeling instantly rose in his heart.

His Money Boss Father couldn't be Heijue, could it!

What a joke!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

For a moment, he began to doubt his life, unable to believe that the Money Boss Father could be the hidden mastermind of the Ninja World.

If that's true, doesn't that mean he was already bought off by Heijue with money!

"Hehe, looks like you know who I am now."

Heijue watched Lian Ye's expression shift repeatedly and knew the other had guessed his identity.

"That's right, I am the boss of the Exchange House!"

Lian Ye: "..."

The lingering anxiety finally died.

Turns out he's not a savior, but a hapless fool bought by the villain.

The Money Boss Father is actually the hidden mastermind!

That's so damn ridiculous!

If I recall correctly, back then that hidden boss ordered him to eliminate Otsutsuki Clan's Pu Shi, and he didn't hesitate to kill him.

He could be called a perfectly flawless hitman.

"So, why did you give me money back then?"

Lian Ye asked the buried doubt in his heart; back then he and Heijue didn't know each other.

It could even be said they were mortal enemies.

But why would that guy give him money, and give a huge fortune at that.

It was that money that propelled him from a poor kid to one of the few richest in the Ninja World.

"Chu Zi," Heijue's gaze deepened as he slowly said, "I gave you money because I want to hire you as a chef!"

Since it secretly tasted the food Lian Ye made, it couldn't get enough of it and immediately deemed it the mother's Official Chef.

As long as the mother is rescued, Chu Zi can start working.

Lian Ye wore a horrified expression: "What are you saying, you guy!"

He thought Heijue's goal was to bribe him with money to help carry out the Moon's Eye plan to resurrect Kaguya Otsutsuki.

But now the other side says it's simply to hire him as a chef.

Isn't that nonsense!

He is terrifyingly strong, yet they don't consider making him a henchman; instead they invite him to be a chef.

For a moment, he doesn't know what to say.

"Chef, I'm not joking with you."

Heijue looks at Lian Ye's existentially doubtful expression and says seriously.

"I've valued your cooking skills for a long time; I'm sure the mothers will like your cuisine!"

The group of Kaguya Otsutsuki nod at the right moment, all swallowing saliva in unison.

They have been sealed for thousands of years and truly want to taste the flavor of fine food.

"Boss, can I now apply for a minor refund?" Lian Ye says weakly, "I think I wasn't of age back then; hiring minors isn't protected by law…"

He's already exhausted cooking for his ancestors at home; going to cook for a bunch of Kaguya Otsutsuki is even more painful than being killed!

Heijue: "???"

What is this guy babbling about!

What minor? What legal protection?

It has lived so many years and never heard of it.

Originally Heijue's already dark face became even darker, and his voice sounded cold.

"Chef, you can't take money without doing the work, can you?"

It seems to understand; the chef simply wants to freeload.

Heh, this guy must have been sun‑dazed from daytime sunshine.

In front of a group of mothers, he has no reason to refuse at all!

"Sorry, Boss Heijue, I sell my art but not my body!"

When Lian Ye finishes speaking, nine jet‑black Dao‑seeking jade orbs instantly appear behind him.

Heijue sees this and instantly becomes furious.

The chef's attitude clearly says, "Boss, I've taken the money; you can take back the sentiment!"

Normally it might swallow its anger, after all it lacks the resources to confront Lian Ye.

But now is different; this Heijue is protected by a group of mothers and doesn't need to fear the chef's tyranny.

"Since you refuse the toast and drink the penalty wine, don't blame me for resorting to force!"

Heijue says to the assembled Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"Mothers, knock him out and bring him back; then he'll cook delicious meals for you every day!"

The Kaguya Otsutsuki nod in response.

They all think Heijue's proposal is fine; once they defeat Lian Ye they can eat gourmet food daily.

Although they've never tasted the chef's dishes, Heijue's description makes them sound delicious.

"We finally understand the purpose of the Kaguya Otsutsuki…"

Sasuke Uchiha says with a speechless expression.

He originally thought the Kaguya's goal was to gather all the chakra of time and space, but now finally realizes their purpose is to take Lian Ye away.

"Hahaha, Lian Ye is really popular!"

Naruto Uzumaki smiles awkwardly.

Madara Uchiha: "…"

Some matters become dramatically intense as soon as that kid gets involved.

For a moment, no one steps forward to help.

Anyway, the worst outcome is Lian Ye being captured by the Kaguya and becoming their exclusive chef.