NOVEL WEB Chapter 127: Chapter 127. Who is it?
Chapter 127. Who is it?
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"Boss, business at the barbecue place has noticeably declined today!"
"Oh?" Yuto checked the system but didn't seem too concerned.
He was well aware of Root BBQ opening.
With the Third Hokage as its spokesperson and that peculiar name, he had already guessed who was behind it.
Danzo-sama, are you really quitting the ninja world to become a businessman?
"Boss, should we take this opportunity to run some promotions?" the BBQ manager asked, troubled. "Maybe offer discounts or coupons to attract customers?"
"No need. Just observe." Yuto shook his head. "We run a proper business. How can we engage in a price war with others?"
Do you know who's behind that place?
Better be careful, or you might be taken away as a spy!
Even though those two old men might not be as wealthy as him, engaging in a price war was definitely a terrible idea.
Moreover, he has always relied on the system to do business, so why would he do such despicable actions?
Discounts were just for initial promotion—just enough to make people curious and give it a try. Now, there was no need to lower prices anymore.
Who in the ninja world doesn't know the name Uchiha Obito?
Starting the same business as him? That was suicidal. Whenever people thought about barbecue, just hearing the name Yuto BBQ would make them crave it.
So, in a way… should he thank Danzo-sama for helping expand the market?
Maybe he should take the day off today?
Yuto sighed, patted the BBQ manager's shoulder to reassure him, and sent him away.
Then, he lowered his head to examine Root BBQ's promotional flyer.
Honestly…
He never expected the Third Hokage to collaborate with Danzo to open a barbecue restaurant—let alone be its spokesperson!
Had he known earlier… maybe he could have invited the Third Hokage to endorse his place too.
Of course…
Having Obito was just as good.
He was famous enough—and free!
"A ninja-themed barbecue~"
Who came up with this idea? Whoever it was… it was brilliant.
No wonder it was a brand co-founded by the Darkness and the Hero of the ninja world!
Rumor had it… real ninja worked in those restaurants!
…
Time passed.
As opening time approached, Danzo's anxiety grew. His legs shook uncontrollably.
There was no room for failure.
Failure meant not only losing face—but losing money!
Of course, he had confidence in his plan.
The people of the ninja world had always held a mix of fear and reverence for ninja. This ninja-themed barbecue would naturally spark their curiosity. And with Hiruzen's reputation, it was bound to have a strong start!
Especially since…
His restaurant was more unique than Yuto BBQ! Even the barbecue sauce was stolen from Yuto BBQ. So whatever Yuto BBQ had—he had too! And whatever Yuto BBQ didn't have—he had as well!
How could he lose?
With that thought, Danzo's lips curled into a sinister smile, already imagining his bright future.
Once the money started rolling in…
Should he renovate the Root base?
Maybe even give the Root ninjas a raise?
They had followed him for so long, all working toward the dream of saving Konoha—he couldn't treat them unfairly.
And most importantly…
Double the bounty on those who dared put a bounty on him!
Let them suffer what he had suffered.
With more funding, he could also expand ninja training and further research Hashirama's cells.
Last time, when he asked Orochimaru to study barbecue sauce, the guy was furious—thinking it was an insult.
Too bad.
No one understood his grand plan.
Without money, all of his ambitions were impossible!
"Hmph! A bunch of short-sighted fools!"
Danzo snorted coldly, his confidence soaring as he started plotting how to use his future fortune. With money and power…
Who could stand in his way?
"Hahahaha!"
His laughter grew darker and more sinister, making the Root subordinates below too scared to even lift their heads.
At this moment—
"It's time."
Danzo furrowed his brows, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure. He muttered, "Why hasn't anyone brought me the report yet?"
Could it be that there were too many customers, making it difficult to tally the numbers?
Just as he finished speaking—
"D-Danzo-sama…"
A Root ninja rushed in, immediately dropping to one knee, too afraid to speak further.
Instantly—
Danzo's eyebrow twitched.
A bad feeling crept into his heart. But that shouldn't be possible!
The barbecue sauce came from Yuto BBQ, and today was the grand opening with huge discounts. No matter what, the numbers couldn't possibly be that bad.
So—
What exactly happened?
"How is it?" Danzo's deep voice rang out. "What's the revenue for the first hour?"
He had invested so much, using Root's manpower and resources—he wasn't here for silence.
Surely, his subordinates weren't so incompetent that they couldn't even tally a single hour's earnings from a few nearby barbecue restaurants?!
The moment he finished speaking—
The Root ninja finally lifted his head slightly, his voice trembling with hesitation and fear. But under Danzo's icy stare, he gritted his teeth, lowered his head again, and quickly reported, "D-Danzo-sama! The revenue for the first hour… hasn't been fully counted yet!"
"Oh?" Hearing this, Danzo's lips curled slightly. His gaze softened, looking at the Root ninja below. "So… it's too much to count?"
Cheeky!
Did Root ninjas actually develop a sense of humor?
Trying to fake nervousness just to scare him a little?
However—
"N-No… that's not it!" The Root ninja stammered.
"Hm?"
Danzo's frown deepened.
"The orders were cancelled! Not long after we opened, most of the customers cancelled their orders! They just left!"
The words landed.
"?!"
What did you just say?!
Danzo stood there, completely stunned.
…
A gentle breeze, birds chirping, flowers in bloom.
What a beautiful day!
After handling an entire day's worth of government affairs, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally had a rare moment to relax.
A puff of smoke.
A sip of tea.
Gazing at the sunset outside, his lips curled into a smile.
The sun was setting.
The sky was growing dark.
The barbecue restaurant's opening should be a huge success!
Just earlier, a special report from Root had described the business in a single word: [Hot!]
One simple word.
Enough to ease his heart considerably.
After all—
He had personally invested 80 million! Even Biwako didn't know about it. So, deep down, his thoughts were actually just as simple as Danzo's.
But from this moment on—
He no longer felt nervous!
"The revenue for the first hour should be coming in soon. Tonight, I'll stay up late. By tomorrow, we should have the full day's revenue." Hiruzen took another leisurely sip of hot tea, a smile forming. "As expected… with both Danzo and me in action, how could we possibly fail?"
He was Konoha's Light.
Danzo was Konoha's Darkness.
Together—nothing could stop them.
"Should I have Danzo host a celebration banquet later? Maybe at Yuto BBQ—No, that won't do. This time, it has to be at Root BBQ!"
Just as he made this decision—
Knock, knock—
A series of urgent knocks interrupted his thoughts.
Hiruzen frowned, clearly displeased.
He glanced at the door and said in a calm but firm voice—
"Who is it?"
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