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Chapter 170: Gather Information
🕑 Added 2024-09-25 14:11:43 +0000 UTCKakashi nodded his head slowly, his gaze remaining calm behind the mask.
"Yes, you could say that. Only people with extraordinary courage or... madness dare to do it." Kakashi's voice sounded flat, but there was a hint of disbelief as well, as if Kakashi himself still found it hard to believe what he knew.
Arin then glared at Kakashi, suspicion beginning to creep into her mind.
"How did you know they were going to attack?" Arin asked more seriously, her voice lower.
"That's not your business," Kakashi turned and met Arin's gaze coldly.
"What you need to know is that I am hiring you. And as an employee, you just need to do the tasks I give you, understood?" Kakashi said in a firm tone.
Arin fell silent for a moment, observing Kakashi more carefully. Arin knows that this man is not someone who can be easily deceived, and there is no point for Arin to ask further. But Arin is also not the type to work without fair compensation. Arin took a deep breath, allowing pride to creep into Arin's voice.
"...I understand. How much are you willing to pay me? You know my suit isn't cheap," Arin finally said, her tone arrogant yet calculated. Arin's eyes shone sharply, searching for a gap in Kakashi's offer.
Kakashi merely nodded slightly, appearing unfazed by Arin's demands.
"Money? That's not a problem. How much do you want?" Kakashi replied casually, even throwing the question back. Kakashi knows that Arin will try to set a high price, but money is not a concern for Kakashi.
Arin then thought for a moment, reflecting deeply and seriously, before finally speaking up.
"One hundred thousand Forty," said Arin, her voice sounding firm. That is quite a large amount for simple surveillance and information gathering.
Arin deliberately restrained himself from asking for more, as this task did not involve killing or combat. In assignments involving assassination targets, the price can soar to five hundred thousand or even millions of Forty.
"I will give you one million Forty," however, Kakashi's response surprised Arin.
"Gather information over the next few months. If in one year there are no issues, I will give you three million Forty as a bonus for your work," Kakashi said in a calm tone.
Kakashi's words hit like a stormy wind. Arin was speechless, momentarily stunned by the extraordinary amount. The girl in the cloak next to Arin also showed signs of shock, although she remained silent. Arin's eyes widened, but she quickly controlled her reaction. That much money for surveillance work? This is not just an ordinary job.
"Three million forty as a tip?" Arin stared deeply at Kakashi, trying to read further into what lay behind that offer.
"What is it that you really hope for?" Arin said, her voice slightly trembling even though she tried to remain calm.
"What I hope for is just the result. Nothing more, nothing less." Kakashi only smiled slightly behind his mask, his calm demeanor unchanged.
Arin nodded slowly, accepting the task without many questions. For an experienced hitman in the Dark Market, surveillance and information gathering are routine matters.
That's part of the job, especially when the target involves murder. Besides, Arin is already accustomed to more dangerous situations.
"This isn't a big deal," murmured Adin while glancing at Kakashi with an indifferent attitude. However, Arin's mind was still analyzing this too tempting offer.
"Oh, there's one more thing..." Kakashi smiled behind his mask, observing Arin's resignation.
"If you get hurt while carrying out this mission, just come to that place. That place is also under our observation. You don't need to look for another place for treatment. I guarantee, even though that place can't grow back lost limbs, at least the woman can reconnect anything that's been severed," Arin said casually.
