Naruto: Shinobi Payday

Zeldris, once Konoha's celebrated prodigy, known for his genius, looks, and fitting arrogance, found his ninja career shattered after a disastrous mission led to his expulsion. At his lowest point, the Ninja World Mercenary System activated, transforming him into a freelance operative. Now, Zeldris accepts missions from all corners of the ninja world—Kage, criminals, or ordinary citizens—provided the price is right. His new ethos is purely transactional; he demands payment per Tailed Beast for Pain and negotiates a significantly higher fee with Orochimaru when asked to destroy Konoha, his former village. His lucrative side hustle even rivals the Akatsuki's benefits, causing even Kakuzu to marvel at his superior compensation package. Zeldris is not interested in saving the world; his sole focus is accumulating wealth as the world descends into chaos, operating under the principle that loyalty is optional, but payment is not.