The sun rose in the morning.
"I really don't understand, why the toilet of all places?" Although he had anticipated it, Lin Yu was quite disgusted when he saw it. Who would want to conduct transactions in a toilet!
Not everyone wore a mask like Kakuzu, which could filter the air. Hmm! Could it be that Kakuzu always wore a mask because he frequently visited the Exchange, and was afraid of the smell!
Lin Yu thought he had uncovered the truth. Holding his nose, he walked into the toilet. Then, Lin Yu was a bit confused. Where was the secret entrance...
The Underground Exchange.
"Sigh, Hanzo, the 'demigod' of the ninja world, is actually dead. Even though three months have passed, I still find it hard to believe." A burly man with bare shoulders flipped through the bounty list. When he saw Hanzo's picture at the top five, he couldn't help but sigh. 100 million ryo!
If I had this 100 million ryo, why would I still be a ninja? I'd find a small country and become the richest man, enjoying life with women on both sides!
The receptionist of the Exchange cast a disdainful glance. With your strength, barely reaching Chunin level, you dare to have ideas about ninjas on Hanzo's level? You're truly overestimating yourself.
This is the dark world, the Underground Exchange, not the Konoha mission commission office. The receptionists are all murderers, and they won't give you any pleasantries, unless you're an old customer like Kakuzu, or someone powerful and unpredictable...
Like the one coming next...
BOOM!
The toilet connected to the secret door of the Underground Exchange was blown open. Blinding sunlight streamed into the dim underground facility, illuminating the heads of everyone lurking in the dark corners. They hadn't been exposed to sunlight for a long time, and the abnormally glaring sunlight made them very uncomfortable. Some of the more irritable ones were already restless. If the newcomer didn't give them an explanation, they might immediately commission and accept bounty missions on the spot.
The receptionist of the Exchange had the most unsightly expression. Their secret base had been blown up, wasn't this like provoking the mighty deity?
Those who could establish an Exchange in the ninja world were not just any Tom, Dick, and Harry. Although the Exchange's strongest asset was its information network, with branches in various countries and countless bounty hunters providing a vast amount of intelligence, it was an organization that acted as an intermediary for releasing missions. However, the figures in charge were renowned ninjas and wealthy individuals from various countries.
With such profound backing, they could stand tall in the ninja world for so long. Otherwise, why would people in the underworld obediently accept bounty missions instead of simply destroying the Exchange? Wouldn't it be more satisfying to rob it directly? A single branch might not have much funding, but robbing several would be faster than taking missions!
It was precisely because they feared the forces behind the Exchange. Now, someone dared to openly challenge the Exchange. Most of the ninjas present revealed bloodthirsty smiles. They could already imagine this was a naive newcomer who, having heard of the Underground Exchange somewhere, and relying on his own abilities, was now making a grand show of force to the Exchange, unaware that he had brought immense trouble upon himself and his clan or forces.
Yoho! Since I can't find the secret entrance, I won't look for it anymore! If I blow up this toilet, won't everything be exposed? It can also help disperse the toilet's odor. Lin Yu no longer had to hold his breath and inwardly praised himself.
Lin Yu glanced at the exposed passage and slowly walked down.
The passage was not long, and it was somewhat dark. Tap, tap, tap.
"Oh? So many people have come to welcome me?" Lin Yu's hoarse, teasing voice echoed in the Underground Exchange from beneath his golden patterned mask.
"Damn it, this kid is so arrogant!"
"Hohoho, usually people like this don't live past one second."
"Hey, one second is up, and the kid is still alive! So, are you going or am I?"
"Hey, hey, the owner of this place hasn't spoken yet. Isn't it a bit presumptuous for us to make decisions on our own?"
"You're right. I hope this kid has some ability, so I can warm up before a mission!"
The receptionist of the Exchange stared at Lin Yu with a grim expression. As one of the branch managers, he had to resolve such a provocation. He said in a deep voice, "Who are you? To openly provoke our Underground Exchange like this, do you not take us seriously!"
"Can I say that I did this because I couldn't find the secret entrance?" Lin Yu spread his hands helplessly.
"Do you expect me to believe that?" The receptionist of the Exchange was filled with anger. He thought the person in the black robe was mocking him. What a joke! To blow up the entire outer perimeter of the base just because he couldn't find the door! My dear sir, that was also built with money!
"Whether you believe it or not is none of my business. As for provoking your Exchange... so what?" Lin Yu's innocent tone suddenly turned playful and confident.
"What did you say! You're seeking death!" The receptionist of the Exchange felt the mocking gazes of those around him. He knew that if he didn't act, the Exchange's reputation would be ruined. He immediately rushed towards Lin Yu.
*Bang!*
A corpse was thrown out from Lin Yu's hand, smashing into the receptionist of the Exchange. The powerful force slammed him against the wall along with it, making it almost impossible to detach.
The receptionist was only a Chunin and not skilled in combat. After his head hit the wall, he regained some clarity. Realizing he was no match, he quickly shouted to the surroundings, "Whoever can kill this person in the black robe will have their commission reduced by 10% from now on! If you can capture him alive, I'll personally give him an additional 100,000 ryo!"
The ninjas around, who lived on the edge of a knife, immediately became frenzied. A 10% commission reduction was one thing, but the 100,000 ryo alone made them ecstatic. They could live comfortably for more than half a year.
Although the person in the black robe seemed difficult to deal with, they had numbers! There were no shortage of elite Chunin and Jonin-level existences here. They could wear him down to death. This deal was worth it!
Lin Yu's lips curved into a cold smile beneath his golden patterned mask. Before this group of ants could make a move, the two black tomoe on his mask spun madly. A golden magic circle pattern instantly appeared, and a golden glow magnified in his eyes. "Haoshoku Haki!"
The ninjas staring at him one by one fell unconscious, their bodies twitching.
This was, of course, not Haoshoku Haki. It was just a genjutsu cast by the Mangekyo Sharingan, used to deal with these wandering ninjas who hadn't even reached elite Jonin level. It was a complete waste, and any other Mangekyo user wouldn't do this. Why bother using the Mangekyo for something a Three Tomoe could handle, unlike that Sasuke guy.
Lin Yu, relying on his Mangekyo Sharingan as a "power bank," wantonly squandered his dōjutsu power. He was not worried at all.
Lin Yu walked towards the receptionist of the Exchange. He deliberately didn't cast genjutsu on him, otherwise, who would he get the money from?
"Look at the corpse in your hands, I'm here for the bounty," Lin Yu's demonic pupils fixed on the receptionist of the Exchange, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and look terrified.
After a while, the receptionist recovered and looked at the corpse pressing on him. His expression was filled with shock. "This... this is the corpse of Hanzō of the Salamander!?"
The receptionist, disregarding the pressure from the person in the black robe, examined Hanzo's corpse repeatedly. His face became more and more excited. "That's right, this is Hanzo himself! I never thought I would be able to treat the body of the God of Ninjas like this one day."
"Uh, why do all the people I meet have such special talents?" Lin Yu's face showed a hint of disgust. He took a few steps back, distancing himself slightly from the receptionist of the Exchange.
"Since it's confirmed, you should give me the bounty," Lin Yu's voice was icy. The sudden turn of events had dampened the joy of receiving the enormous bounty.
"But... but you didn't accept this mission, Your Excellency! Ah! I was mistaken, I'll make it up to you right away!" The receptionist of the Exchange looked at the kunai at his neck with tears in his eyes. A trickle of blood had already begun to seep out.
After a while, Lin Yu tossed the heavy box in his hands. It was filled with large denomination bills. "I didn't expect this branch of yours to have 100 million ryo in funds! It seems I underestimated you Exchange. I'll be visiting often from now on." Lin Yu smiled. He had thought he'd have to go to another Exchange.
Visiting often, my foot! I'm about to wet myself! Please just take the money and leave quickly! The receptionist muttered inwardly, but on the outside, he had a face full of smiles, praying that this god of slaughter would leave soon. He still wanted to use Hanzo's corpse to claim the bounty, perhaps he could get promoted by two ranks!
"Are there any other people in your Exchange?" Lin Yu suddenly asked.
"Yes, there's another manager, who is higher ranked than me. He's gone to headquarters to report performance. When he returns, he'll submit this year's earnings to headquarters. Unexpectedly, you..." He didn't finish his sentence, but Hanzo's corpse was more valuable, so he had still profited.
"Oh? If that's the case, then it's just you few people here, right? Then... farewell to you all!"