Chapter 178
The thirteen statues stood in a solemn row, and in front of each was a small wooden box. Haruto Saito had speculated earlier, when he first entered, that these boxes might contain secret scrolls or other valuable texts—and he had guessed correctly.
He didn't have time to examine the "Barrier Breaking Technique" in detail. Instead, he quickly rolled the scroll up, secured it, and turned his gaze toward the other wooden boxes in front of the remaining statues. One by one, he ran to them, opened them, and gathered all the scrolls inside.
Now clutching thirteen scrolls, Haruto Saito paused and scanned his surroundings. He should have stored them directly in his item space, but with Tsunade and Minato Namikaze present, it wasn't the best time to reveal that ability.
Tsunade was still busy prying open chests to the right of the stone platform, while Minato had moved to the pile of miscellaneous items at the front, holding an ancient bronze mirror and inspecting it curiously.
Haruto Saito hesitated for a moment before running toward the pile. He reached in and pulled out an exquisite black beast hide. The origin of the hide was unclear, but it likely came from a high-level ninja beast; otherwise, it wouldn't have remained intact for centuries without preservation.
He wrapped the thirteen scrolls in the beast hide, tying it into a bundle before slinging it over his back.
Now he could finally breathe easy!
Although he had only looked at one scroll so far, he was certain that these thirteen scrolls contained the forbidden and secret techniques of the Meiji Clan. This was the real treasure! Money was important, but as far as Haruto Saito was concerned, as long as he had enough to get by, he didn't need more. Secret and forbidden techniques, however, were invaluable!
With a grin, Haruto Saito turned to Minato and said, "So? Do you believe me now?"
Minato glanced up at him, nodding rapidly like a pecking bird.
He had no choice but to believe!