Chapter 20 "You want me to grovel before you..."
After you got rid of the pharmacist, you enjoyed a leisurely time. You worked every morning and rested in the afternoon and evening. When you really didn't want to work, you would just throw all the documents to Shiro and enjoy your afternoons with a clear conscience.
Actually, you didn't enjoy it for long, because you felt too hot after being outside for a while and went back inside. Bai was still in your study reviewing documents. You walked through the living room to the refrigerator in the kitchen to pour yourself a glass of ice water. The refrigerator door opened and closed, and suddenly a figure appeared behind the refrigerator door, wearing a black robe with red patterns and an orange mask. You felt that this outfit looked familiar. You held the glass of water and stirred the ice cubes inside with a straw.
Your reaction to this unexpected guest was surprisingly calm. You asked, "Would you like some iced water or juice? I don't have any good tea on hand right now, so I'm sorry I can't offer you any."
This is definitely not the right time to ask what you want to drink. Uchiha Madara—no, let's just call him Uchiha Obito—squinted his eyes slightly, like a predator sizing up its prey to see if it would try to escape. You took a sip of ice water. "It's so hot today."
Was he trying to distract him with these topics, hoping to summon your rescue? Obito Uchiha, in a moment of benevolence, tells you, "If you're waiting for your subordinates, I can tell you, you won't be. You're already in my genjutsu world."
Huh? You weren't waiting for rescue at all. You were just asking him if he wanted something to drink out of politeness, since he was wearing a black robe in this weather and looked really hot.
On the contrary, the moment he opens his mouth, he tells you that this is not the real world, but his illusionary world.
Sometimes you can discover someone's true character just from a few words. If you ask me, the mysterious man standing in front of you is, in some ways, quite honest. You put down your cup. "Since this is your illusionary world, then... so—" You casually opened another cabinet next to the refrigerator and found the tea canister that you had long since finished drinking. You opened it and wow, there were indeed tea leaves inside.
“Now we can have some tea.” You said, carrying the tea box through the kitchen to the living room. Uchiha Obito didn’t say anything, but like a ghost, he stepped over your shadow and came to the living room as well. You gestured for him to come over. “You came in such a hurry, you must have something important to tell me, right? But don’t be in such a rush, sit down and have a cup of tea.”
"Do you know what a genjutsu world is? This world is completely under my control; I am the god of this world." He thought you didn't have a clear concept of a genjutsu world, but actually you know it very well. After all, you used to often visit Itachi's genjutsu world. As for what you did there, I won't go into details.
You skillfully brewed the tea and said, "Really? Well, the fact that you didn't lay a hand on me is enough to show that you're a civilized person. I prefer to do business with civilized people."
"I'm not here to talk business with you." Obito Uchiha sat down opposite you, gazing at your face. There was no doubt that you were an extremely beautiful person, a beauty that no one could resist. But he wouldn't be deceived by your appearance; he had already seen through your true purpose.
"Really? Are you sure? I have many businesses under my control; there's nothing I haven't done, only things you can't even imagine."
As you spoke, the aroma of tea filled the air. You handed him a cup of tea, and through the hazy tea mist, your eyes seemed to be smiling at him. "I've got my hands on everything, from the dark to the light, from the legitimate to the shady. So, if you're here to talk business, you've come to the right person."
This sense of control and strategic planning made Obito Uchiha frown, and he angrily drank the tea in one gulp.
You stared at him with interest. "Isn't it hot?" You wanted to tell him to savor it slowly, but he had just been venting his anger on the tea as if he had a grudge. The Uchiha you knew all had a cat-like palate and were very afraid of being burned, so perhaps this unknown Uchiha in front of you also had this characteristic.
Obito Uchiha, whose tongue had indeed been slightly burned, said coldly, "Enough with the nonsense. You've been involved in so many industries, even colluding with daimyo and nobles from various countries, bribing them, and then gradually becoming a giant with a monopoly in the industry. Do you really think I don't know what you're trying to do?"
Once the teacup in your hand has cooled down, ask, "What do I want to do?"
"All you want is to rule the world."
Sigh, what a boring guess. If he had guessed you wanted to be a philanthropist, at least he would have some imagination. You rest your chin on your hand and say, "I'm not very interested in ruling the world."
He didn't speak, but his entire aura conveyed the same answer: I don't believe it.
"Believe it or not, I'm sure you want to rule the world, no, to be precise, change the world. So why don't you tell me what your ideal world would be like?" You paused, then added.
I shouldn't have told you this. How could a profit-driven businessman like you possibly understand the Eye of the Moon Plan? He should have directly controlled you with his Sharingan, but when his gaze met your eyes, when his eyes met the smile in your eyes, something absurd happened. For a moment, the one being controlled seemed to be him, which made him extremely angry. Did you strike first? But according to the investigation, you are just an ordinary woman with an ordinary physique, you don't know any ninjutsu, and you don't have any special bloodline limit.
She was just an ordinary woman, but why...?
Obito Uchiha rarely spoke so calmly with anyone. At least, such conversations never happened again after he became "Madara Uchiha." The flames of anger towards this dark world burned endlessly in his heart, making it impossible for him to find peace. He thought that he had to make the whole world experience this anger.
You poured him another cup of tea and said, "This tea isn't as hot; you can drink it directly." Were you subtly mocking his first cup of tea?
"You can't understand my plan, and someone like you... how could you possibly comprehend it—"
"Perhaps, but one thing I'm sure of is that doing anything requires capital, and I happen to be a very wealthy person. Have you considered seeking investment?"
Obito Uchiha paused for a moment. He hadn't really considered such a thing, because if he wanted to, he could easily use his Sharingan to make the other party hand over money willingly, instead of trying to please them in exchange for money.
"You want me to grovel before you?" he said coldly.
This level of comprehension is truly beyond your expectations. You rubbed your temples. If he didn't seem somewhat interesting, and if his Sharingan wasn't the Mangekyou Sharingan, you wouldn't have bothered talking to him about this nonsense.
"This is a cooperative partnership on equal footing."
"Ah, equality."
"You can consider it. I'm not interested in ruling the world, but I am quite interested in you." You are curious about what special abilities his Mangekyou Sharingan might have. You remember that among the Uchiha clan in Konoha, it seems that only Shisui possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan. You had glimpsed it a few times, and what was such a terrifying weapon to the enemy became something to be admired in front of you.
Obito Uchiha put down his teacup. "You've got some nerve. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
"You wouldn't." You took a sip of tea, and the mysterious man's figure across from you gradually disappeared. You returned to the real world, and Bai, sensing something was wrong, hurriedly came downstairs. He said, "Mingxi—I think I sensed something just now, there's an intruder!"
You waved your hand dismissively, "Don't worry, he's already gone. Have you finished processing your documents?"
He ran to your side and examined you from head to toe, but found no wounds. He then looked at your eyes, and your expression seemed normal.
But he still couldn't forgive himself. Because of his negligence, you were almost in danger. He said, "I'm sorry—it's all my fault."
"Don't look like the sky is falling. I'm fine, nothing's wrong. In fact, you could say I've had a stroke of good luck." Bai took your hand, and you gently pulled him towards you, making him sit on the sofa with you. You patted his back. "That guest who came earlier was quite interesting."
"But he's dangerous, isn't he?"
"Ah... but that's how business is—high returns come with high risks."
"Hey, is Mingxi talking business with him?" Bai paused for a moment, noticing your calm demeanor, as if you were just discussing something amusing. He gripped your wrist tightly, unable to imagine what might have happened if that mysterious man had actually done something to you...
It was more like a business deal. The moment you saw him, you felt like you were meeting a typical villain from a shonen manga, who worked hard to create a new world, only to have it all destroyed by the protagonist in the end. It even sounded a bit pitiful.
You want to sponsor him to see how far he can go. More importantly, you can also use his abilities to expand your business empire. As for why you don't use the abilities of those Uchiha from Konoha, the reason is simple: they all want to marry you, which is a real headache for you.
Of course, part of the reason is probably because you're someone who gets bored easily.
At this very moment, Obito Uchiha, whom you've been targeting, leaves your residence. He's still reflecting on his conversation with you. If he could bring you into his alliance and get you to provide connections and money, that wouldn't be a bad idea. However, his intuition tells him that you're not someone easy to deal with.
But no matter what, he is a ninja, and you are just an ordinary person. In this contest between you, he will definitely have the upper hand, without a doubt.
A note from the author:
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Tu: I'm definitely the one who has the upper hand.
Mingxi: (laughing)
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