The Strongest Swordmaster in the World of Naruto

After feeling satisfied, Aoki stopped in a narrow alley that was almost dark. There was only a dim light from an old lantern hanging at the end of the alley. Aoki waited calmly, anticipating the arrival of the person.

Soft footsteps could be heard from behind the shadows. A figure in a dark cloak approached slowly, Aoki's steps almost silent. The cloak worn by the man covered his entire body, even his face was hidden beneath a deep hood. Without further ado, the man spoke in a polite tone that reflected professionalism.

"May I know what the esteemed customer desires? I am the manager of this market, specifically for those who come for the first time," the man said, his voice calm and low, full of mystery.

'What?' Aoki was surprised, but he hid his expression behind the demon mask he wore. So, this man was part of the dark market system. In his heart, Aoki began to understand how this place worked. With a cautious mind, Aoki decided to maintain a mysterious demeanor and not reveal too much information about himself.

"I want to buy information," Aoki replied in a voice deliberately made hoarse and flat. "A rogue ninja from Suna, named Foko Sako. I want to know his exact location, how long he will be there... Everything you can get about where this man is."

The cloaked man nodded slightly, then said, "Very well, please wait a moment. I will return shortly with the information you seek. It won't take long, I assure you."

Without waiting for a response, the man quickly left, leaving Aoki alone among the shadows. Behind the mask, Aoki smiled faintly, feeling closer to the goal he had been pursuing.

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Hey, everyone! Back again with Aoki Sora here. Right now, I'm sitting in a dark corner of the underground Dark Market, waiting for a cloaked man who promised important information. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait too long. The almost inaudible footsteps grew closer, and the shadow of the man finally emerged from the darkness.

The cloaked man immediately sat beside me without any pleasantries, speaking in a flat yet firm tone. "The price for the information is 15,000 Ryo."

'What! That's so expensive!' I thought to myself, feeling a bit annoyed. 'If I have to spend that much just for information like this, I really need to create a new, more effective Breathing Technique soon. So costly, just for some light info!' Although it seemed complicated, I eventually handed over the money without much talk, keeping my expression calm.

The cloaked man accepted the money without a change in expression, then handed over a scroll that had been worn by time. I quickly took the scroll, eager to open it and check its contents.

After the transaction was complete, the man looked at me and said, "Sir, is there anything else you need?"

I shook my head briefly, trying to remain calm. "No," I replied, maintaining a cool and distant demeanor.

The man nodded, his voice becoming more formal. "Very well. If you need anything in the future, you just need to go to a quiet place and clap your hands five times. Someone will come to serve you. Now, I take my leave." The man disappeared into the darkness, merging with the shadows in the corridor, but I could still feel his presence watching from afar.

My gaze shifted to the information scroll I had just held. Carefully, I opened the scroll and began to read. At first, the first few paragraphs contained only trivial information—just small talk. But, after reading deeper, I finally found what I was looking for: the whereabouts of the person I was searching for.

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Note: Hello... The author is here, and I apologize for the recent delays in updates. This is due to issues with the website I use for translation. As you know, English is not the writer's first language, which is why I've been frequently late with updates, needing to revise again and again on a less-than-ideal translation platform. But don't worry, that website is functioning again now. Once again, I apologize!