The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World

Chapter 179. Red Exclamation Mark

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"Yuto-sama is here! Yuto-sama is here!"

Amid the familiar shouts of welcome, Yuto walked in with Suzune, soon arriving at Fugaku's residence.

Unfortunately—

He didn't see that familiar chubby figure sunbathing on the porch today!

Yuto sighed regretfully and stepped inside, spotting Fugaku already seated, drinking tea with his usual stoic expression.

"Where's Itachi?"

At those words—

Fugaku's hand trembled slightly as he held his teacup.

As expected.

His love for his nephew was so obvious that it even made Itachi's own father jealous! He was shaking so much he could barely hold his tea!

Meanwhile, Suzune greeted them politely, and after a brief acknowledgment from Fugaku, she sat quietly without speaking.

Fugaku turned to Yuto, glared at him, and after a brief silence, let out a cold snort.

"Hmph."

No further words.

Just then—

"Itachi was dragged out to play by Izumi!" Mikoto walked in with a tray of tea, smiling helplessly. "He's starting school in a few days, so we let them have a little fun today."

"Already starting school?" Yuto sighed emotionally.

Time really flies.

Looks like his prodigal son plan had failed—he only managed to make Itachi a little chubbier.

Suddenly—

Yuto noticed Mikoto's slightly rounded belly and froze. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Have you gained some weight?"

At that—

Fugaku and Mikoto's expressions stiffened. Especially Fugaku—he even choked on his tea, coughing uncontrollably.

"???" Yuto frowned. "Do you need me to call a medical ninja?"

"Yuto…" Suzune's cheeks turned red again. She pulled Yuto helplessly and said in a low voice, "Sister Mikoto is not fat!"

"Then…" Before he could finish his sentence, Yuto paused. One look at Fugaku's flickering gaze, mixed with a hint of pride, and he instantly understood.

His second nephew was on the way!

He immediately turned to Fugaku with a smile.

"Congratulations! This is big news! Why didn't anyone tell me earlier?"

"Hmph! You're always running around! Who knows where you've been?"

"You could've messaged me on [Nin-Nin]~" Yuto didn't mind Fugaku's tsundere tone and sighed sentimentally before offering seriously, "How about letting me train this child? Don't worry, I promise I'll make him grow into a pillar of the Uchiha clan! Trust me—I'll give you a brand-new son!"

"Get lost!"

The one I'm most worried about is you!

Fugaku always felt that his brother had no good intentions!

He looked at Yuto with disdain.

Just look at Itachi—if it weren't for him as a father keeping an eye on things, his son might have been ruined!

He decided.

This child… must be taught to stay away from his uncle from a young age!

"Alright, alright, Yuto just likes children," Mikoto chuckled and pulled Fugaku back. Then, she looked at Yuto, then at Suzune, and smiled warmly. "Yuto is also old enough!"

At those words—

Fugaku frowned slightly, nodded seriously, and, for once, agreed. "Indeed."

"…"

Yuto's heart skipped a beat. He forced a smile, glancing at his sister-in-law's cheerful expression and the rare sharp-eyed look from Fugaku. "Ah… It's getting late. I should go visit the Chief Elder!"

Aside from checking on Itachi, he was also here to pay respects to the Chief Elder.

After all, the Chief Elder had helped him a lot!

Without hesitation, he stood up, ready to leave with Suzune.

"Not staying for lunch?" Mikoto asked. "It'll be ready soon!"

"No need! I'll eat at the Chief Elder's place!"

"Alright then," Mikoto nodded, then pulled Suzune over and smiled warmly. "Suzune, stay with me for a bit! Let's play a few rounds together—I haven't played in ages!"

At that—

Yuto glanced at Suzune, who looked completely lost. Seeing her hesitantly nod, he also nodded, smiling. "Alright, I'll head to the Chief Elder's place first."

Then, he left.

No money was left this time. After all, Itachi wasn't around, and he couldn't just shove cash into Fugaku's hands and say it was for his unborn nephew.

Otherwise, Fugaku might kick him straight out the door!

This tsundere was just too proud!

As he walked toward the Chief Elder's residence, Yuto sighed emotionally. "My second nephew is about to be born!"

However, after he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped, his face full of astonishment, as if he had just remembered something.

Indra's reincarnation…

Yuto muttered in disbelief, "Wait… doesn't that mean Madara is… dead?!"

No wonder those White Zetsus looked so stupid—they even dared to get involved in a pyramid scheme!

So it was because Madara wasn't there to keep them in check?!

…

Meanwhile, in an underground cave…

Today was profit distribution day.

So, early in the morning, a group of White Zetsus eagerly gathered in front of the computer.

However—

Today was the same as last time… still no reply, even after a long wait.

You know.

The payout was supposed to be huge this time!

"Why haven't we received a message yet?"

"No idea! No idea! Maybe they're just really busy!"

"Did you send a message?"

"Yeah, already did!"

All the White Zetsus kept their eyes glued to the screen. The moment the funds were distributed, they could take turns logging into their accounts to collect their money!

At the same time—

Black Zetsu stood behind them, furrowing his thick eyebrows as he also stared at the screen.

For some reason… since this morning, he had been feeling an uneasy sensation.

That feeling…

It was just like when he was born… and then lost his mother.

An empty feeling in his heart, as if something important had been lost.

[Could it be… I actually got scammed?]

…Impossible!

After all, last time, they received their dividends just fine!

And "smart" White Zetsu had a point—a massive company like Yuto Group wouldn't possibly scam them, right?

So—

Were they just busy again?

Black Zetsu and the entire group of White Zetsus stared at the computer in anticipation, waiting for a reply.

One minute.

Ten minutes.

An hour.

Time ticked by, but still—no response.

At this moment—

"Could it be… we really got scammed this time?"

One of the White Zetsus hesitantly muttered.

"No way! Absolutely impossible! We got the profits last time!"

"That's right! There are so many of us, and we're so smart! How could we possibly get scammed?!"

The Zetsus refused to believe it, still hopeful as they watched the screen.

"Maybe… we should wait a little longer?"

"They must just be busy again! Let's wait!"

"Yes! Yes! Let's wait!"

And so—

The White Zetsus silently continued staring at the computer. Luckily, they didn't need to eat, drink, or even poop, so they could wait forever if needed!

Again—

One minute.

Ten minutes.

An hour…

The White Zetsus exchanged uncertain glances, then turned back to the screen. After a brief hesitation, "Should we… ask again?"

"Ask! Ask!"

With the approval of the entire group, the White Zetsu at the keyboard nervously reached out, trembling as he typed. Then, he clicked on the now dimmed-out profile of the manager.

[Manager, Manager, today is the day for profit distribution! The brothers are all waiting!]

After quickly typing the message, he hit send…

Ding Ding!

All the White Zetsus froze.

"A reply?!"

"See? See? They must've just missed our message earlier!"

"How could we possibly get scammed?"

"That's right! If we did get scammed, we'll hang 'smart' White Zetsu on the God Tree!"

Hurriedly, they looked down at the screen.

And then—

The grinning faces fell silent.

They stared at the dimmed-out reply—

[Message has been sent but was blocked by the other user.]

"…"

The massive red exclamation mark on the screen looked especially clear…

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