Chapter 63 Zabuza's Enrollment Story: The Prelude to the Chunin Exams
Chapter 63 Zabuza's Enrollment Story: The Prelude to the Chunin Exams
In the early morning, the fog on the cross-sea bridge dissipated.
This lifeline connecting the Land of Waves to the mainland is finally complete.
At the bridgehead, Dazner was overcome with tears.
He looked at the magnificent building and the seventh class standing at the bridgehead.
"Thank you... thank you so much."
Tazuna held Naruto's hand, so excited that he was incoherent.
"Without you, this bridge would never have been built, and the Land of Waves would never have had any hope."
"Don't mention it, uncle."
Naruto smiled.
"We just did a task on the side. And by the way..."
He patted the bulging ninja tool pouch at his waist.
"I made a small fortune."
Kado's vault was emptied.
That money was enough to buy half of Konoha's commercial street.
"This bridge..."
Tazner wiped away his tears.
"I want to name it after you."
"Naruto Bridge".
"I hope it can bring courage and hope to the Land of Waves, just like you."
Naruto paused for a moment. Naruto Bridge? That sounds pretty impressive.
"I don't mind, do as you please."
Naruto waved his hand.
"However, I think this is more substantial than the name."
He pulled a thick wad of banknotes from his bag, probably fifty million taels, and threw it to Dazner.
"Use the money to repair houses and buy seeds for the villagers so they can start their lives anew."
Dazner was stunned.
"This...this much money?"
"This is Kado's ill-gotten gains."
Naruto smiled faintly.
"Taken from the people, used for the people."
"and……"
Naruto narrowed his eyes.
"This is also a kind of investment."
"When the Land of Waves becomes wealthy in the future, remember to spend more money in Konoha, maybe get a membership card at the Illusionary Dojo or something."
This is what Roy taught him: you have to have a strategic vision; those who only rob money are bandits.
A true capitalist knows how to win people's hearts and make long-term investments.
After saying goodbye to Tazuna, Class 7 embarked on their journey home.
Zabuza, carrying a spare large sword, walked at the back of the group, with Haku beside him.
Neither of them was wearing a headband.
They looked like an ordinary pair of wandering samurai master and servants.
"Are we really going to Konoha?"
Zabuza gazed into the distance.
"That's the enemy's headquarters."
"Zabuza-san, oh, I should call you Zabuza-san now."
Bai said softly.
"We have no way out."
"and……"
Bai glanced at Naruto walking ahead.
"I think there might really be a place for us there."
Konoha Village, the Illusionary Dojo.
Roy was sitting behind the counter, flipping through the "Shop Expansion Plan".
The weary seventh class returned and pushed open the door.
"Manager! We're back!"
Naruto shouted as soon as he entered the door.
"How was the harvest this time?"
Roy put down the file.
"As expected, it was a great harvest."
Naruto placed several huge sealing scrolls on the ground.
"This is Kado's cash, jewelry, and this..."
He unrolled a scroll, and a huge decapitation sword appeared on the ground.
"Zabuza's sword."
"very good."
Roy nodded in satisfaction.
He looked at Zabuza and Haku standing at the door.
"Welcome to the company."
Roy produced two contracts.
"Sign it."
"Is this a contract of servitude?" Zabuza asked coldly.
"No."
Roy smiled.
"This is an employment contract."
"Meals and accommodation are provided, there is a basic salary, and there is a year-end bonus."
"Of course, the premise is that you have to obey."
Zabuza didn't even look at it before pressing his handprint.
Since I've already been given a second chance at life, it doesn't matter who I sell it to.
Job assignment.
Roy pointed to the second floor of the store.
"A-Zhan, you're the security supervisor."
"My job is to keep watch over the place. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll just chop them up."
"When I have nothing to do, I drink tea on the second floor or go to the training ground to be a sparring partner for those newbies."
"Sparring partners?" Zabuza frowned. "Using me as a punching bag for those genin?"
"Ten thousand taels at a time."
Roy held up one finger.
"make a deal."
Zabuza immediately changed his tune, saying that making money was nothing to be ashamed of.
"As for Bai..."
Roy looked the handsome young man up and down.
"With such good looks, it's a shame she's not the face of the business."
Roy took out a set of clothes, a black and white uniform.
It looks a bit like a butler's outfit, and a bit like... a maid's outfit?
"Front desk receptionist".
"Responsibilities include serving tea and water, handling cashier duties, and explaining the rules of the game to guests."
Bai took the clothes, feeling a little shy.
"Um... I'm a guy..."
"I know."
Roy smiled knowingly.
"But the guests didn't know."
"Moreover, these days, cute boys are more popular."
The next day, the Illusionary Dojo reopened.
A menacing-looking security guard appeared at the entrance.
Zabuza, dressed in a black security guard uniform, wearing sunglasses and carrying a large sword, stood there like a guardian deity.
The menacing aura that warned strangers to stay put instantly silenced anyone trying to cut in line.
Inside the store, Bai changed into an elegant uniform.
Although it was men's clothing, it gave him a kind of androgynous beauty.
Welcome!
Bai Lu gave a healing smile.
"What service do you need?"
The guests who came in were all stunned.
Especially the female ninjas, and some ill-intentioned older men.
"Oh my god! So cute!"
"Is this a new employee?"
"I want to get a membership card! The most expensive one!"
Business boomed instantly.
Roy sat behind the counter, listening to the sound of gold coins being deposited into his account, feeling quite pleased.
This is the beauty economy; good looks are everything.
Hokage Building.
Tsunade was slumped over the table, looking at the deficit report with a headache.
"We have no money...we don't even have money to repair the roads..."
"Are we really going to sell the Hokage Rock to GG Merchant?"
Just then, Naruto walked in.
Several shadow clones followed behind, carrying a huge box.
"Grandma Tsunade!"
Naruto shouted.
"How many times have I told you not to call her 'mother-in-law'!"
Tsunade was about to get angry.
But upon seeing the box, his anger vanished instantly.
The box was opened, revealing a dazzling array of banknotes and gold bars.
"this……"
Tsunade's eyes widened.
"Where did this come from?"
"Cardo's Legacy"
Naruto patted the box.
"Except for a portion left for the Land of Waves, the rest are all here."
"It's probably... two hundred million taels."
Two hundred million!
Tsunade felt like she was about to stop breathing.
This money is enough to cover most of the deficit.
Konoha is saved!
"Good lad!"
Tsunade was so excited that she jumped over the table.
He picked Naruto up in his arms.
"Well done!"
She spun around in place several times, and Naruto was almost suffocated by the pressure.
"Let...let me go...I'm going to die..."
Tsunade put Naruto down and was in a great mood.
"Now that we have money, things will be much easier."
Tsunade waved her hand.
"Pass down the order!"
"The Chunin Exams will proceed as scheduled, and they will be held on a grand scale!"
"This time we will be hosting this event in conjunction with Sunagakure, and we will invite daimyo and nobles from various countries to attend."
"This is a great opportunity to showcase Konoha's strength and boost tourism spending!"
Tsunade stared at Naruto, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, all three of you are going to participate!"
"We must get first place!"
"This will bring honor to Konoha, and also ruin my massive infrastructure project!"
"This is nothing, no problem, I'll accept on their behalf too."
Naruto confidently gave a thumbs up.
"The Chunin Exams? That's child's play. I could pass them with my eyes closed."
In the illusionary dojo, Roy looked at the calendar on the wall; the registration date for the Chunin Exams was fast approaching.
A prompt appears on the system panel.
[Main Quest Update: Chunin Exams Arc Begins.]
[Key personnel are in place:]
Gaara (the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast).
Orochimaru (disguised as a Grass Ninja).
Kabuto Yakushi (Multiple Spy).
Roy looked at the names and gave a wicked smile.
"It's finally here, the biggest stage in the ninja world, and also the biggest meat grinder."
He picked up a pen and drew a circle on the calendar.
"Orochimaru, you got away last time."
"This time, right under my nose, let's see how you act. Trying to run? Let's see if you can escape!"
Roy looked up at the second floor.
There, Zabuza was wiping his greatsword, and Haku was practicing his smile.
"A-Zhan".
Roy called out.
"Get ready."
"In a few days, some old friends may come to visit, so please don't be shy when they do."
Zabuza stopped moving.
"Understood. Whoever comes here, they're not leaving."
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