Naruto, this game world seems a bit real.

Chapter 95 Akatsuki Organization

the next day.

It's almost time, let's go!

Lone Star carried a basin and walked towards the location of the Flower Fighting Competition.

"There are so many people participating!" Looking at the seemingly endless queue, she frowned slightly. "How long will it take before it's her turn?"

Fortunately, the process was faster than she had anticipated; she simply placed the flowers she brought on the competition field and affixed their numbers.

Once all participants have entered the venue, the so-called "flower competition" will begin when the time is right.

The rules are very simple: each flower will be placed up for voting, and the top ten with the most votes will receive a prize.

The process was indeed quite slow, and Lone Star was getting a little drowsy while waiting.

Just as she had guessed, she easily made it into the top ten and even got a second place.

Lone Star strongly suspects that the person in first place has a powerful backer. With such a significant gap in skill, how could she possibly surpass her and force Orchid to take first place?

She was a little annoyed, but too lazy to argue. The prize wasn't something she liked anyway. "That's fine!"

Her goal was simply to make that so-called national flower bloom.

After waiting for ages, and even after receiving the prizes, they still hadn't mentioned this matter.

"Was everything I heard yesterday a lie?"

"My money!"

As she inwardly wailed, a guard who was with the daimyo walked onto the stage.

With a clap of his hands, someone immediately brought up ten pots of budding flowers and a box.

At the guard's signal, the servant opened the box, which turned out to be a box of money.

The crowd below the stage immediately began to discuss among themselves.

"This is a really big deal!"

"Who can argue with that?"

"As long as I can hold onto this position, ten million won will be a piece of cake."

"..."

When Lone Star saw the money, her eyes lit up, but she decided to observe how others handled it first.

"No, why is it one plant per person, with a one-month time limit?"

She suddenly felt cheated, but upon closer inspection, it made sense. However, she was in a hurry, and she was leaving the Flower Country today.

"I can make this flower bloom right away!" For the sake of that box of money, Lone Star made a boastful claim.

The sound was loud, echoing throughout the entire venue, causing an uproar as everyone turned to look.

"really?"

Daming, who had been sitting silently, suddenly stood up and came to Guxing to ask.

"Really, but I need to use something."

Lone Star pointed to an object that was somewhat obscured in a corner.

"Someone, bring that thing over here."

As soon as the name was given the word, the object was quickly moved over and uncovered, revealing a piano.

Although she didn't know why there was a piano here, the blooming flowers would give her a perfect excuse.

Lone Star tested the sound and exclaimed, "Huh... the sound quality is actually pretty good."

"Can we begin?" a voice rang out from the side.

“Okay,” Lone Star replied, pulling out a stool from under the piano and sitting down.

Everything was ready, and she placed her hand on it.

"Thump...thump...thump..."

The piano music flowed gently, instantly captivating everyone in the room.

When Lone Star was about to secretly release his spiritual power halfway through playing the game, he discovered that the flower had actually bloomed.

"Does this flower like listening to music?" This is truly an unexpected and wonderful outcome.

The flowers had already bloomed, and Gu Xing calmed down and began to play the piano seriously.

A gentle breeze blew, and a shower of flower petals fell in the Flower Kingdom—a spectacle that was happening for the first time in the Flower Kingdom.

As the piece ended, everyone was still immersed in the piano music when a sudden, urgent voice startled them awake.

"Daming, the flowers are all in bloom, all of them are in bloom..."

Upon hearing this, Daimyo looked at Lone Star with a face full of gratitude, "Thank you for saving the entire Flower Kingdom!"

"This big name doesn't seem to be about securing his position, but rather about the country. But do you think she'll give up the money just because he said that?"

Lone Star stated bluntly, "No need for thanks, I'm only here for the money."

"Of course!" Daming immediately had someone send the money over.

After receiving the money, Lone Star turned to leave.

"Wait a minute..." Daiming called out.

She turned her head in confusion, "Is there anything else?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to give this piano to you, Miss. Anyway, it's just an ornament in the Flower Country."

"Really? Is there something else waiting for me?" Lone Star's tone was full of doubt.

"No, Miss, please feel free to take it with you."

"May I ask your name, Miss?" the daimyo asked, looking at the girl wearing a half-mask.

"I can't reveal my name, but I have a nickname, 'She-Devil,' and I'm a bounty hunter. You can come find me if you need anything."

"Of course... if you need more flowers or anything, you can come to me again, just make sure you have the money ready."

"This is my business card. I will appear as long as you inject a wisp of chakra."

"I'll accept the piano!"

Lone Star took out a scroll, sealed the piano inside, and turned to leave.

Back at the inn, she deposited half of the money into a scroll, intending to give the other half to Kakuzu.

"You said you'd be back this afternoon, but more than a day has passed and you still haven't returned. I hope something's happened!"

Lone Star sensed the approximate direction of the Flying Thunder God mark left on Kakuzu.

It's too far; with the little chakra she has, it's impossible for it to travel that far.

She immediately packed her things, left the hotel, and took advantage of the night to depart from the Flower Country.

Upon seeing the familiar figure, Gu Xing quickly ran over, calling out as he ran, "Uncle, guess what I brought you..."

"Uncle, you...you...you...you've joined the organization?" Gu Xing looked heartbroken as he saw the black robe and red clouds on Jiao Du's body.

“Yes, I’m joining Akatsuki,” Kakuzu replied, having finished dressing.

"Then...then do we have to go our separate ways?" she said, her voice somewhat downcast.

"No, I'll still give you half of the money I earn!" Kakuzu blurted out without thinking.

"Uncle, I'm glad you said that, but I don't want you to work for someone else."

"Besides, what's so good about this organization? They just exploit people to work for them. Not only is your life not guaranteed, but you also don't get paid. You have to hand over all the money you earn. It's no place for a human to live. You should leave this organization as soon as possible."

As Lone Star spoke, she noticed the air getting colder, but that didn't stop her from continuing her rant, "Uncle, you really shouldn't stay in this kind of organization that exploits people's lives."

"Let's just run away now that we've just joined and know nothing!"

"If you dare to come looking for me again, I'll deal with you."

At that moment, a cold voice rang out from behind Lone Star, "I'm right here. What are you going to do about it?"

Hearing the voice, her heart skipped a beat, and she slowly turned her head. "Damn it, why is Pain still here?"

"Then didn't they hear everything she just said?"

A rare bead of cold sweat appeared on Lone Star's forehead.

"Stay calm, stay calm, we can't lose our momentum."

Lone Star mentally rallied himself, then put his hands on his hips and shouted, "We'll find out how to deal with them after a few exchanges."

As soon as she finished speaking, she unleashed a burst of sword energy.