Chapter 331
What to ask for?
Haruto Saito had considered this question for a long time. After accomplishing such a great feat, it was only natural to receive a reward. However, even after days of contemplation, he had yet to come to a clear decision. Initially, he had thought about requesting permission to establish a village, but Uzumaki Mito had already taken care of that matter, making the request unnecessary.
"If I ask for something, will you definitely grant it, Lord Hokage?" Haruto asked, having just made up his mind about what he wanted.
"Tell me first. What is it that you want?" Sarutobi Hiruzen inquired.
"I want the Reanimation Jutsu... No, never mind. I know that's impossible. Forget I said anything. Don't look at me like that. Just ignore what I said earlier." Haruto was joking; he knew that no matter how great his contributions were, he would never be allowed to learn the Reanimation Jutsu.
"I want money. Think of it as my mission commission. I won't ask for much—just 2.6 billion ryo. How about that?" Haruto asked with a smile, this time completely serious.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened.
This brat! He was doing it on purpose!
Konoha had fined Haruto 2.6 billion ryo, and now he was requesting a reward of the exact same amount, effectively canceling out the fine.
"Do you think that's possible?" Sarutobi countered.
"Why not?" Haruto retorted. "It's not like Konoha is actually losing money. You fine me 2.6 billion ryo, then reward me with 2.6 billion ryo—it evens out. A perfect solution!"