Chapter 171 The Intuition of the Beast

The conditions with Konoha have basically been negotiated, and what remains is to sign some details.

It is worth mentioning that the agreement signed between Yuyin and Konoha this time is a technical cooperation and joint development agreement. Once the technology of both parties is occupied by other countries, the other party must provide assistance, but it is limited to the medical and automotive industries.

Amegakure has not become an ally of Konoha like Sand Village and Kirigakure, and currently they only have a cooperative relationship based on interests.

Konoha also relaxed its vigilance against Ye Lan and his group. According to Ye Lan's perception, the number of people around the inn changed from one class to one person.

Hydrangea made a request at this time, which was to buy some chakra paper in Konoha. Some of her ninjutsu were similar to Konan's, which required a large amount of paper with chakra conduction. She couldn't create it out of thin air like Konan, so she could only buy it.

"Then I'll go with you. I know a good ninja tool shop in Konoha, but the price..."

Ye Lan took the initiative to help, but he was a little worried about Hydrangea's wallet.

“I have saved a little money myself.”

Of course, Hydrangea would not use the village’s funds, and she brought enough money with her when she set out.

"Then I'll trouble you, Lanye Jonin."

Hearing that Ye Lan was willing to help, Liang felt relieved. After all, this was still Konoha, and she was a little worried about letting Hydrangea go out alone.

Ye Lan waved his hand casually and left the hotel with Hydrangea.

There were no Konoha ninjas following this time, and it seemed that the other party had given up on them.

Tiantian’s ninja tool shop was not far from the hotel, and the two arrived at their destination in a short while.

"Amazing."

Hydrangea was dazzled by the various strange and bizarre ninja tools in front of her.

"What does this guest need?"

The person who greeted him was just an ordinary waiter in the store. Ye Lan had seen him before when he changed his ninja sword, but now the other party didn't recognize him.

"Let's buy some excellent kunai and shuriken. We'll also need some highly conductive chakra paper."

Kunai and shuriken are the most basic ninja tools. Now that the steel factory in Yuyin has been restarted, they can be made by themselves.

It just so happens that Ye Lan can buy some high-quality ninja tools from Konoha and take them back for reference.

"Okay, please follow me."

Following the receptionist's guidance, Ye Lan and Hydrangea came to a counter.

There are various styles of kunai and shuriken on it, and even a kunai with the characteristics of the Fourth Hokage, but there is definitely no Flying Thunder God mark.

Ye Lan picked up a kunai and weighed it. It was indeed much sharper and heavier than ordinary kunai. Without much hesitation, Ye Lan bought a lot of them.

But the chakra paper gave Hydrangea a hard time. The chakra paper that was originally used to test the chakra properties was very cheap, and only 20 taels were needed to buy one sheet.

But if you want chakra paper that can withstand the release of ninjutsu, it will cost 100 taels per piece, which is five times the price.

Hydrangea would definitely want to buy more, after all, these were consumables, but she couldn't buy much with the money she had.

Ye Lan noticed that Zi Hydrangea was a little embarrassed, so he went up to the receptionist and asked, "Are these chakra papers so expensive?"

"There is no other way. This kind of thing has few uses, so few are made. It is also very troublesome to make it. The current price is already very low."

The receptionist did not change her attitude because the other party questioned the price of chakra paper. She had just seen Ye Lan buy a large number of kunai and shurikens without changing her expression, so he was definitely not short of money.

Hydrangea didn't expect that things in Konoha were so expensive. The money she saved from risking her life to complete missions was not enough.

Ye Lan looked at Hydrangea who was biting her lips and was about to ask for money, when a familiar voice rang out.

"Huh? Why are you in Konoha?"

She appears in front of Hydrangea every day with her hair tied in a bun, and they even competed with each other during the Chunin Exams.

"It's you. I followed the jonin to Konoha on a mission."

Hydrangea didn't expect to meet Tiantian and said after glancing at Ye Lan.

Tiantian looked back at Ye Lan and saw that he was holding the newly bought ninja tools in his hand. He asked the receptionist a few questions in a low voice.

The receptionist respectfully explained the situation to Tiantian. Tiantian suddenly realized what had happened and directly closed the box of chakra paper on the booth and handed it to Hydrangea.

"Since you've come to Konoha, consider this my gift to you."

"Miss, this..."

The receptionist didn't expect Tiantian to make this decision suddenly.

Tiantian was slightly dissatisfied when he heard this and said, "How many times have I told you not to call me like that? Just call me by my name. I'll go talk to dad."

After hearing this, the receptionist said nothing more.

Ye Lan looked at Tiantian in surprise. If he remembered correctly, these two had only met once, and he was so generous. Why didn't he give himself a discount when he made the ninja sword? He still owed Kakashi money.

Hydrangea was at a loss for a moment, not knowing how to answer. She wanted to accept it but felt bad about it.

Tian Tian stuffed the box into Hydrangea's arms when he saw this, "I have a mission here so I won't accompany you. Remember to give me some gifts next time I go to Yuyin."

After stuffing his stuff into the bag, he ran straight to the store door. Outside the door, Ye Lan happened to see the other members of the third shift. This sight immediately showed that something was not good, as Kai's eyes met Ye Lan's.

Kai took small steps and ran directly to Ye Lan, saying with his eyes wide open.

"Have we seen that somewhere before?"

Tiantian, who was about to take a step forward, stopped again and looked at Ye Lan's face with some confusion. Well, he was pretty good-looking, but not his type.

Why are all the people I meet familiar faces when I return to Konoha? And my aura has completely changed. Why does Kai seem to recognize me?

Ye Lan never thought that there would be a risk of being exposed in Konoha, especially here with Kai.

His Adam's apple rolled and he swallowed.

"You, admitted your mistake, didn't you?"

"No, that's the feeling. I must have seen you somewhere!"

Kai's tone became affirmative, and his face got closer and closer to Ye Lan, as if he was going to know Ye Lan's identity in the next second.

Ye Lan was extremely nervous. He was already prepared to escape. If he stayed any longer he would definitely be exposed.

"Okay, Kai, you're going to cause trouble for others. This mission requires two of us to go out together, so hurry up."

Ye Lan had never felt that this lazy voice was so pleasant. A familiar white-haired man grabbed Kai's shoulder.

The forehead guard that was originally worn diagonally has been straightened, and the pupil under the scar on his left eye has turned black. It was Kakashi whose eyes were taken away by Obito.

"You two, I am Ran Ye, a jonin from the Hidden Rain Village. This is my first time in Konoha. I have something else to do here so I won't bother you any more."

After Ye Lan gave a brief self-introduction, he took the still confused Hydrangea and left. He couldn't stay in this place for a moment.

"Yuyin, Lanye?"

Kakashi muttered a few words to himself. He knew that the village had cooperated with Yugakure, but he didn't expect to meet the other party here. He didn't stop them and directly pulled Kai to make way. He just looked at Ye Lan's back in deep thought.

"Kakashi, I definitely recognize that man! You have to trust the instincts of the beast!"

"No, you're wrong!" Kakashi answered without hesitation.