Hokage: Unable to persuade Madara, I chose to build my own ninja village.

Chapter 33 Shimura Danzo: Hiruzen, you will regret this!

"Danzo, you're not thinking of getting into a tulip trading business, are you?"

Looking at the excited Shimura Danzo in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed his thoughts in an instant.

"This is a business that can easily earn you millions of taels of silver. Aren't you tempted?"

Shimura Danzo said this.

For a ninja of his current level, the reward for each mission is only around a few hundred thousand taels, and even that needs to be shared with the team members.

Earning a million taels of silver for a single mission is practically making you rich overnight.

Now, the opportunity to get rich overnight is right in front of you!

Who doesn't want to become rich overnight?

Who wouldn't be tempted by such an opportunity?

"Hmm, that number is indeed outrageous."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, swallowing hard.

A sum of several million taels was an astronomical figure for him as well. Who doesn't like money?

"Right? With such a great opportunity right in front of us, it would be a real shame not to take a look."

"And Hiruzen, have you forgotten Lord Tobirama's test? If we can make a fortune from this, even just a million or two ryo would be enough to show Lord Tobirama our capabilities!"

Danzo Shimura's inherent radicalism and adventurism began to surface; he was eager to learn about the tulip business, and if he could actually make money from it, that would be fantastic!

Of course, this wasn't just about money; the most important thing was that he wanted Tobirama Senju to take notice of him as soon as possible, recognize his abilities, and eventually become Tobirama Senju's disciple!

As Hiruzen Sarutobi listened to Danzo Shimura's words, his heart burned with excitement.

The scene Danzo painted was indeed very tempting; just thinking about it excited Hiruzen Sarutobi. Earning a large sum of money, gaining Tobirama's favor, becoming Tobirama's disciple, and even his own father praising him—that would be amazing!

However, after a brief moment of thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi forcibly suppressed his inner greed and regained his rationality.

His father had instructed him to be careful in everything he did, and that ninjas should do what ninjas are supposed to do; they only needed to think about how to complete their missions efficiently.

As for business, that's not a field that ninjas can freely dabble in.

Such a business could certainly be very gratifying if it could make a lot of money, but what if it resulted in a loss?

then.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo Shimura with a serious expression: "Danzo, we are ninjas. This is not something we ninjas can interfere in at will."

"If you can make money, that's naturally a good thing, but what if you lose money? There's no such thing as a sure thing in this world."

Faced with Hiruzen Sarutobi's advice, Danzo Shimura's burning desire was doused with cold water, and he became much calmer. However, he was still obsessed with the tulip business. He wanted to improve too much, he wanted to impress Tobirama Senju, and he wanted to become Tobirama Senju's disciple!

"But Hiruzen...we..."

"No buts, Danzo. I absolutely disagree with your idea. Our most important task right now is to purchase all the supplies on the list. There's no need to create unnecessary complications."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very firm in his opinion and resolutely rejected Danzo Shimura's proposal.

"Hmph, you're so stubborn!"

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

Logically speaking, he admitted that Hiruzen Sarutobi was right.

The most important thing now is to complete the task of purchasing supplies assigned to them by Lord Tobirama and their father. They must avoid any unforeseen complications. However, emotionally, Shimura Danzo disliked Hiruzen Sarutobi's current attitude towards him, so he shouted loudly at Hiruzen Sarutobi to express his dissatisfaction.

To this

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care at all.

He's sticking to the right thing!

The atmosphere between the two became somewhat awkward, and they barely exchanged a few words until the end of the banquet.

After the banquet, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were taken to their lodgings by the daimyo to rest. Their mission of delivering the message was complete, and the remaining task was to purchase supplies, which would be a difficult task, so the two of them went to bed early.

The next day.

Even though the two had a minor disagreement, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura still got up early to go shopping for supplies together.

The first step is the procurement of raw materials for making military ration pills.

This is the most common consumable item for ninjas. It can quickly restore chakra and can also be used as temporary rations. As ninjas, it is a basic habit to carry a few rations in your pocket once you start a mission.

"These faces are a bit unfamiliar; we should rip them off."

The boss looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura in front of him. Danzo Shimura had a still-immature face, and his features were somewhat unfamiliar. He looked like a young ninja who had just emerged from some ninja clan. He was easy to kill.

"My two ninja lords, what would you like to buy?"

"We need a large quantity of the raw materials used to make soldier rations. Approximately..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, he emphasized that the quantity needed was very large, making it very clear that he was a major customer and needed a discounted price!

"Oh, then you've come to the right place. Last year, there was a flood in the northern part of the Land of Fire, which is the main production area of ​​raw materials for soldier rations. The losses were huge. Other shops would find it difficult to meet such a large order."

The boss then announced a number.

Upon hearing the price, Danzo Shimura, who was still having a cold war with Hiruzen Sarutobi, suddenly flew into a rage and drew his shuriken, pointing it at the boss.

"You unscrupulous merchant, how dare you raise the price like this? Do you really think I'm some novice who doesn't know the market?"

"At your price, we'll have to pay at least two million taels more!"

"Damn it, I'm going to kill you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi placed one hand on Danzo Shimura's hand, signaling Danzo to calm down. This was the capital of the Land of Fire; causing trouble here would not end well.

Realizing the ninja before him was not to be trifled with, the shopkeeper chuckled. He had indeed raised the price slightly, but not as dramatically as Shimura Danzo had described. He only made about a million ryo more. This was because the main production area of ​​the ingredients for the soldier's ration pills had indeed been affected by the floods, causing prices to rise this year.

"Young people are just hot-tempered."

"If you're not satisfied with this price, we can continue to discuss it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi used his special skill to cut the boss's price in half.

The boss's face then darkened.

He now felt that the young man in front of him was just there to cause trouble. The ninja world had been in constant turmoil for years, with all sorts of open and covert battles and fights. Common supplies like raw materials for soldier ration pills were in short supply and hard to sell.

"How is this price possible!"

The shopkeeper shook his head and gave another number, but Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other man shook their heads again. They gave yet another number. This went on for a long time, and Shimura Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi talked themselves hoarse trying to bargain.

Danzo was so anxious that he almost drew his shuriken again, but the boss refused to budge. This was the capital of the Land of Fire; which ninja would dare to make a move here?

Having been in business for so many years, he could tell that Shimura Danzo only dared to brandish his shuriken as a pretense.

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura still shook their heads.

They both felt the price could be lower, and that it was essential to compare prices at different stores before buying anything, so they decided to try another store!

"Hiruzen, that unscrupulous merchant's last offer just now made him at least 200,000 taels more than he should have. That's enough for me to go out and carry out a mission."

"Damn it! I risked my life on this mission, and these merchants can make that money just by talking."

Danzo Shimura kept complaining.

Generally speaking.

Even if a qualified and composed ninja knew that daimyo, nobles, and merchants usually lived a life of luxury and made money easily, he wouldn't say it. But Shimura Danzo was still a young man and hadn't had his edges smoothed out by reality.

All he feels right now is...

Damn it!

It's still better to make money by doing business.

(End of this chapter)