Naruto: The Hidden Protector

92: There are at least 100,000 here

“ 3000 “

“3500 “

“4000”

“ 5000 “

The price kept going high up until it reached 6000ryo. Although this is an E-rank jutsu due to the long speech of the auctioneer many were aware of how useful this particular jutsu is. As businessmen how could they discard such a great opportunity?

While the one who got the jutsu was feeling proud of himself the auctioneer continued to do her duty, “ For our next item is an artifact that was said to be from the late Uzushiogakure. According to our appraiser, this artifact can allow the user to issue simple commands to animals. The starting price is 10000 ryo “

“ 11 000 “ one of the Inuzuka clan elders quickly bid as the bidding started. This artifact is very useful for those who have numerous businesses concerning animals. Although they use ninja dogs to command normal animals that is not a very reliable option since those ninjas have better things to do than take care of herds.

“ 12 000” another elder from another clan bidded. This artifact would allow them to train some ninja pets. Not everyone has years of experience like the Inuzuka clan.

“13 000 “ a wealthy lady also joined the bidding. She wanted this artifact so she could communicate with her pet cat who is always running away from home.

Like this, the auction continued never losing its energy for even a moment. Every new item that came up sent the crowd into a frenzy, each bidder crazy for their own reasons. Whether it was the rarity, the power, or just the bragging rights, every single thing had them on the edge of their seats.

While the auction buzzed with excitement, in one of the private rooms next to Izanami's, Naruto and his friends were having the time of their lives.

The private rooms had everything a kid could ask for—plenty of food, soft drinks, and a level of luxury they'd never experienced before. The sofas were unbelievably comfortable, and the furniture looked like something out of a dream. Even the air conditioner was fancy, automatically adjusting the temperature to keep everything just right.

For these kids, all from ninja clans, this kind of luxury was unheard of. Even their fathers, the clan patriarchs, wouldn’t be able to afford such a high-class experience. So, naturally, these little brats were living their dream world, soaking up every moment.

“ I gotta say Naruto this place is super good. I wonder if I can stay here forever “ Shikamaru said as he lazily laid on the sofa. He could already feel the sleepiness hitting on.

“Yeah Naruto this place rocks, “ Choji said as he happily devoured the numerous snacks that were placed in the room.

“Hahaha I’m glad you guys like it, “ Naruto said as he scratched the back of his head embarrassedly. He was happy that his friends were enjoying themselves.

“Sasuke would you like to have some of these “While Shikamaru, Choji, and Naruto were chatting Ino lovestruck by Sasuke tried to increase her chances by giving him some sweets that she found were very delicious.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Sasuke originally wanted to ignore her but he remembered the advice his big sister told him when they were leaving home.

“ Remember Sasuke don’t view everyone as a bother and ignore them. Especially girls. Even if you don’t like them don’t be rude and treat them like trash. Even if you want to reject them be polite. Who knows when they grow older they will stop bothering you and just treat you as a friend. And remember the more friends you have the easier it would be for you in the future when you enter society “

So Sasuke decided to stop his usual approach. He took a snack from the plate Ino held and ate it. “ Thank you, “ he said after a while. The pastry was really delicious.

“Hehehe I’m glad you like it “ Ino smiled happily as she enjoyed Sasuke’s praise. She half expected Sasuke to ignore her like usual. But unexpectedly he accepted.

‘ maybe it is because these sweets are quite delicious ‘ Ino thought as she herself ate one. She wasn’t kidding when she said this was delicious.

“Oh by the way you guys, you can actually participate in the bidding. So if there is something you like you can bid for it “ Naruto suddenly said as he remembered this. It was Izanami who told him that he could bid on anything he caught an eye on.

“Wait really “ Shikamaru who was almost asleep woke up immediately as he looked at Naruto in shock. Even Choji stopped eating.

“Yeah big sis Izanami said that participating in an auction house is a great experience for all of us “Naruto nodded as he explained.

“ wait Naruto but we don’t have any money to bid, “ Choji who gulped down chips said he looked at Naruto. Although they are the main heirs of their respective clans they don’t carry that much money with them. Especially an amount that would allow them to participate in the bidding.

“Hahaha don't worry big sis got that covered “ Naruto said as he ran to the nearby cupboard and opened the drawer. He then took a stack of bills and placed them in front of his friends.

“ There are at least 100,000 ryo here. Big sis Izanami gave me this much for us to participate in the bidding. “ Naruto said proudly. If it was a few years earlier he would have never thought he would be able to have this much money.

But now he could spend this much at an auction house without needing to starve for the next year.

Of course he also knew that he would not be given such big pocket money every day. But even so, the life he is leading now is truly one full of luxury compared to a year ago.

“ But Naruto is it really okay to spend that much money? “Ino asked worriedly. That amount isn’t small at all.

“Don’t worry it’s totally fine. “ Naruto said with confidence. He heard Izanami saying that the money is just a number to her. And what is important is the experience you get after making a satisfying purchase.

“And besides aren’t you all interested in participating “ he added as he looked at them with a smile that is quite similar to Izanami when she ropes in a poor soul to do something bad.

“Not really, “ Sasuke said cooly but his body was very honest. He came near Naruto and took the catalog to search for interesting treasures.

Seeing Sasuke agreeing Ino also joined in. She was also very curious and excited on joining the bidding.

Shikamaru and Choji also stopped resisting. They were also curious. After they browsed through the catalog they decided on a few treasures that had yet to be presented.

After that when those items are presented they join the bidding war. Since they were still children their voices were easily discovered by their parents.

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