"Not only is it not expensive, it's too cheap!"
Sasuke was surprisingly surprised, "I thought it would be very expensive, but I didn't expect it to only cost one hundred thousand ryo each!"
Kakashi looked at Xia Mu. Actually, he also didn't expect the cost price to be so low. It was a bit unbelievable, after all, the value of this Chakra Battery was not low.
Fortunately, Xia Mu explained in detail: "What's valuable is the technology, not the cost. What's used inside the battery is nothing more than some Chakra metal and special paper that can carry Chakra, plus the internal seals. The cost price of one hundred thousand ryo is even an overestimation. And this technology is not something that can be bought with money, and even if you dismantle the battery, you might not be able to research it."
Unless the researcher is Orochimaru!
That snake is the strongest scientist in the Ninja World and can definitely overcome this technology!
However, Naruto was still clueless. Where would a poor guy like him get one hundred thousand ryo?
And he had already been slimmed down by the Pervy Sage's frog wallet. Now it was good enough if he didn't go hungry. Where could he get one hundred thousand 523 ryo?
However, the others had money.
Sasuke immediately said, "Xia Mu, sell me five of them. I think the Chakra amount of five batteries is enough for me for now."
Sakura also said, "That, I, I also want to buy one. I can also scrape together one hundred thousand ryo."
Kakashi, however, looked at Xia Mu thoughtfully. He didn't think Xia Mu was short of this money now, and with Xia Mu's shrewdness, he wouldn't use such important technology to make money.
So he directly asked, "Xia Mu, how do you plan to arrange this technology?"
Xia Mu immediately smiled: "As expected of Kakashi-senpai, you understand the value of this technology better. I'm not short of money, after all, my girlfriend is a rich woman. I'm going to submit this technology to Tsunade-sama and exchange it for something more important, such as Ninjutsu, Forbidden Jutsu, Secret Jutsu, or other knowledge."
As expected!
Kakashi knew he hadn't thought wrong.
Xia Mu wasn't short of money at all, and his goal had always been to become stronger. Now this Chakra Battery technology was a bargaining chip, a bargaining chip that could make the Hokage's heart flutter. Exchanging this bargaining chip for something more valuable was the most correct choice.
Sasuke also understood and couldn't help but feel envious.
As expected, Xia Mu was Xia Mu, constantly thinking about becoming stronger.
They all knew that the Hokage definitely had good things, and there was definitely no shortage of Forbidden Jutsu and Secret Jutsu. If he could exchange this technology for one, Xia Mu would become even stronger.
"When can I be like Xia Mu?"
Sasuke's expression didn't show it, but he was incredibly envious in his heart and recalled the advice Xia Mu had given him before.
Training, learning, referencing, imagination.
This Chakra Battery was still the crystallization of learning and imagination. Xia Mu used what he had learned and successfully researched this technology with great value, and then used this technology to exchange for something more valuable that could make him stronger. And the more Xia Mu learned, the more he would create in the future, the more valuable the things he could exchange for, and the stronger Xia Mu would become.
This had simply become a cycle. It was hard to imagine how far Xia Mu could grow in the future.
"So, you don't need to rush."
Xia Mu explained, "When Tsunade-sama gets the technology, she will naturally hand it over to the research department to increase production. At that time, perhaps every Ninja can receive one? Of course, I promised to give Sasuke more and will keep my promise. Sasuke, don't worry."
Sasuke nodded, very satisfied with this.
This was the benefit of pre-ordering. Anyway, he wouldn't be short of them.
Although Tsunade would definitely equip Ninja with batteries after arranging for large-scale production, Jonin and Chunin would definitely be prioritized. Sasuke didn't want to wait in line.
Naruto and Sakura stopped talking when they heard this, but they also looked at the batteries with envy.
Xia Mu took the opportunity to change the subject: "Speaking of which, Naruto, when you and Lord Jiraiya went to find Tsunade-sama, did anything interesting happen? I heard that Tsunade-sama is a heavy gambler, you guys didn't find her in a casino, did you?"
"Yeah! I haven't had a chance to ask yet!"
Sakura was also very curious about this, "I didn't even know that Naruto went with Lord Jiraiya to find Tsunade-sama, what exactly happened?"
There really were some who were completely unaware.
But it seems that's the case; while Jiraiya's actions weren't classified, they weren't something a Genin like Sakura could easily know.
Even Tenten actually only learned everything from Xia Mu.
Naruto's expression turned serious upon hearing this: "This trip was not smooth, we encountered Orochimaru!"
What?! Orochimaru?!
Everyone's expression changed. Thinking of the Konoha Crush caused by Orochimaru and the death of the Third Hokage, they were all extremely wary of this venomous snake.
Then Naruto recounted the entire process in detail, such as where they found Tsunade, how Naruto made a bet with Tsunade, how Tsunade seemed to have some shady deal with Orochimaru, how Tsunade even poisoned Jiraiya and went to meet Orochimaru alone, and how later Naruto, Jiraiya, and Shizune went to help and repelled Orochimaru together with Tsunade.
Clearly, Naruto's narration was a bit messy; if one wasn't good at organizing information, they might have gotten confused.
It also included Naruto practicing Rasengan, Orochimaru seeking Tsunade to heal his hands, and Kabuto Yakushi being Orochimaru's attendant.
In short, it seems that with less interference from Xia Mu, the plot basically returned to a state similar to the original work.
Essentially, Orochimaru's hands were sealed by Sarutobi Hiruzen's desperate effort, and then he and Kabuto Yakushi went to find Tsunade to heal his hands. Just then, Jiraiya and Naruto also got involved. After a fierce battle between the two sides, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi fled in defeat, while Naruto gained Tsunade's recognition, and Tsunade's hemophobia was also cured.
Oh, Tsunade also gave the First Hokage's necklace to Naruto as a symbol of recognition.
Everyone listened with fluctuating emotions, and when they learned that Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi had suffered a great loss and fled in embarrassment, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Xia Mu could have guessed it; after all, even if Orochimaru couldn't use his hands, Manda had already been killed by Xia Mu long ago. Without Manda's help, he had no chance of winning against Gamabunta and Slug.
Sasuke, meanwhile, stared intently at the necklace on Naruto's chest.
He didn't expect that Naruto had actually gained Tsunade's recognition, and that Tsunade had even given the First Hokage's necklace to Naruto.
It was truly unbelievable!
"Xia Mu is right, this guy Naruto has massive Chakra, and he is now gradually mastering this power and will become stronger and stronger.
I actually feel pressure, it's really interesting!".