Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

"Ah, yes, I spent a month preparing for this... I opened a carving industrial park in the Craftsmen's City of the Land of Earth, to solidify my identity as a craftsman!"

As he spoke, Kakuzu took out a stack of gleaming gold business cards from his pocket!

Craftsman City Carving Industrial Park Manager: Corner Gilding!

Lin Yu exclaimed in surprise, "These business cards are all inlaid with gold?!"

Kakuzu said, "Where we shouldn't cut corners, we shouldn't..."

Lin Yu exclaimed, "That's really thorough! How are we going to move the sandstone afterward?"

Kakuzu said, "I have already built a complete distribution channel. A small amount of the purchased sandstone will remain in the sculpting factory to keep it a secret, while the rest will be transported to the Land of Darkness in batches, without attracting anyone's attention..."

"That's way too cautious!"

"You possess the secret of the Metal Release technique, which is the key to our wealth! We must never let anyone find out! At least... before the sandstone in the Land of Earth is completely depleted!"

"Impressive!" Lin Yu exclaimed in genuine admiration.

"Now, come with me to discuss business. Remember to read my mood, Lord Shadow!"

"understand!"

At the quarry, the manager, Shan Xing, was leaning against a pillar smoking when he saw two strangers approaching. He frowned and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

“Find your boss, discuss business,” Kakuzu said.

"Business? What business?"

“Sandstone business,” Kakuzu said.

Upon hearing this, Shan Xing's expression turned contemptuous. Usually, those who come to buy sandstone are carving workshops that buy it for their apprentices to practice on. They only buy a few hundred kilograms or a few tons at a time. The profit is not even enough to fill a gap between their teeth!

Recently, the boss, Shi Sheng, has given instructions not to accept these small orders anymore; just send them away as soon as they come.

"Go away! Our boss is too busy to talk to you about such small business!" Shan Xing said impatiently.

At this moment, Kakuzu took a money box from Lin Yu's hand, opened it... and revealed neatly arranged silver notes!

Shan Xing's eyes lit up suddenly, and his attitude changed immediately: "Oh dear, honored guest, please wait a moment, I'll go and fetch our boss right away!"

Indeed... people are just that realistic, whether in the 2D or 3D world!

However, the difference is that Lin Yu in the anime world possesses immense power! He can act without having to consider anyone's feelings!

No, he seems to be acting according to Kakuzu's wishes right now...

Well... at least it was his own choice.

Soon after, the boss, Shi Sheng, arrived. He was quite wealthy, with a large beer belly and a curly beard, and he wasn't as polite as his employees.

As he approached, he glanced at the money box on the ground and asked, "How much can you eat?"

Kakuzu said, "Eat as much as you can."

"Hmm?" Ishigaki's already small eyes narrowed to slits as he sized up Kakuzu: "What are you going to do with so much sandstone...?"

Kakuzu gave Lin Yu behind him a wink.

Lin Yu was busy pondering something in his arms.

Crash! In an accident, the glittering business cards scattered all over the floor!

Shi Sheng's eyes lit up.

Lin Yu looked up at Kakuzu, seemingly afraid, and said, "Kakuzu, boss, I..."

Kakuzu's eyes widened.

boom!!!

Lin Yu flew out...

Shi Sheng and Shan Xing both looked horrified.

Kakuzu turned to the two and said, "My men are a bit reckless, please don't mind them..."

Shi Sheng hurriedly wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said, "No problem, no problem at all, this young man..."

Kakuzu said, "Ah, it's alright, he's sturdy and can take a beating..."

Sure enough, Lin Yu got up as if nothing had happened, dusted himself off, and walked over.

"If you're not careful again, I'll break your arm!" Kakuzu said.

"Yes, boss..."

Lin Yu stepped directly on the business cards on the ground, took out another one from his pocket, and handed it over with both hands: "Boss Shi, these are our boss's business cards!"

Shi Sheng hurriedly and solemnly accepted it, and after looking at it, he suddenly realized: "So you are the famous Boss Jiao, who has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Kakuzu said indifferently, "Name your price. I'm very busy."

Shi Sheng rubbed his chubby hands together and said, "It's like this, our quarry currently has 300 tons of sandstone in stock! Most carving workshops buy from us for 50000 taels per ton, but I'll offer you 45000..."

Kakuzu's brow furrowed in displeasure.

Shi Sheng quickly changed his tune: "40000 taels!"

"20000 taels!" Kakuzu directly killed half of them!

"This... 30000 taels!"

"Twenty taels!"

"This... 25000 taels!"

"Twenty taels!"

Shi Sheng said with a bitter face, "It won't work, we're really losing money..."

“Let’s go then, we’ll cooperate with other companies…” Kakuzu made a gesture as if to turn around.

"Alright, alright, we'll price it at 20000 taels per ton, and we'll cover the freight costs..."

"The money in this box is a deposit. It must be delivered to the address on the business card within twelve hours. If you are even one second late, you will be responsible for the consequences..."

"Yes, yes, it definitely won't be delayed!" Shi Sheng assured him repeatedly.

"Also, remember to help me promote this business to my peers; there's a commission..."

Chapter 182 The Unknown Stories Amidst Light and Shadow! (5/5)

After settling things with Kakuzu.

Lin Yu mentioned to Kakuzu the matter of bringing in Tono Tensuke, a talent, and also mentioned that Tensuke wanted 50 billion ryo for research funding.

Kakuzu didn't react with the exaggerated expression I expected. Instead, he frowned and pondered for a long time before saying, "Are you sure this isn't a charlatan?"

Lin Yu said, "They are indeed highly skilled. I fought against the special ninja tool unit of Kumogakure before, and their combat strength is not to be underestimated. If I hadn't discovered them in time, and their research had been perfected, it wouldn't be a joke..."

"Wouldn't it be better to kill someone who poses a threat to you?"

"Killing them may eliminate the hidden dangers, but it will also eliminate future possibilities."

Yes, scientific ninja tools, as they stand, seem unlikely to replace the combat abilities of ninjas, but Lin Yu's vision has always been forward-looking.

The Otsutsuki clan possesses far too many unrevealed powers!

Who knows what kind of monsters the Otsutsuki main family are!

Every bit of strength increases our chances of winning!

Perhaps... future scientific ninja tools could truly become a powerful weapon against the Otsutsuki!

Orochimaru is right! Problems that can be solved with money are such a good deal!

Kakuzu said, "Since this is your decision, I have no objection. This time, the 5 billion ryo will be given to him. But if he can't produce any decent results, I will definitely tear him to pieces..."

Lin Yu patted Kakuzu on the shoulder: "That's what I think too!"

"Won't we go together to visit my businesses in the Craftsmen's City?" Kakuzu asked.

"Uh, maybe next time. My wife is pregnant and can't be away for too long," Lin Yu said.

"Hmm... then let's allocate more funds to Tianyu Pavilion," Kakuzu said.

"So generous?" Lin Yu exclaimed in surprise.

“We can’t cut corners where we shouldn’t…” Kakuzu couldn’t help but think of his former wife and children.

Back then, he was a diligent ninja in Takigakure, using the money he earned from missions to supplement his family's income.

Later, after failing to assassinate the First Hokage, he was scorned by Takigakure and imprisoned in Hozuki Castle. His wife and children were displaced and eventually died in poverty, without even a place to be buried.

After escaping from Hozuki Castle, Kakuzu killed the high-ranking officials of Takigakure, erected a cenotaph for his wife and children, severed all ties, and from then on, his only loyalty was to money...

No one knows another secret of Kakuzu: more than half of the money he earns is to be burned for his wife and children in the afterlife...

When others mourn their wives and children, they burn paper money.

But Kakuzu burned real gold and silver!

Having failed to bring happiness to his wife and children, he did not want them to live a life of poverty and hardship even in the afterlife!

“Shadow, Hozuki Castle, you destroyed it, didn’t you…” Kakuzu said.

"Oh? You've heard about it?"

"That impregnable prison, the only ninja I can think of besides you who could destroy it in that way..." Kakuzu said with a complicated expression. Back then, he had almost lost his life trying to escape from prison!

Although that was before he learned the Takigakure secret technique 'Earth Grudge Fear', he still remembered the terror of Hozuki Castle!

Only Lin Yu could use absolute power to annihilate it in an instant!

"Thank you for fulfilling my wish," Kakuzu said.

"Don't mention it, I was just doing it on the side... By the way, aren't you coming back to the village with me this time?"

“I need to stay here and make some more arrangements… The sandstone stockpiled in the various quarries is ultimately limited. Acquisition is only a temporary measure; independent mining is the only way forward. Once this is all laid out, I will return,” Kakuzu said.

"Mm." Lin Yu nodded.

"How is Hidan?" Kakuzu asked.

"Uh, right!" Without mentioning Jiao, Lin Yu had almost forgotten about it.