"Sensei, is this really feasible?"
"People from Kumogakure will come here to buy supplies?"
Nohara Rin looked at the shop filled with all kinds of goods. Even though everything had already been organized by Gekko Chizan and her, it still somehow felt a bit strange.
"Heh heh, Rin, don't doubt my eye for things."
"Kumogakure's shops are exactly like this. And don't you think that piling things up messily makes it feel more real?"
"A general store—this is exactly how a general store should look!"
Gekko Chizan understood things far more thoroughly. Based on his many years of traveling across different countries, there was absolutely nothing wrong with this shop!
"Alright, Rin, you keep watching the shop. I'll go check on the other three. Oh, right—don't cancel the Transformation Jutsu. The look you're using now… yeah, it's pretty nice."
"Yes, Sensei."
At this moment, Nohara Rin had already transformed into a young woman in her prime—mm, completely in line with Gekko Chizan's aesthetic.
It was basically a fusion of Pakura and Tsunade!
As for that, Nohara Rin said she didn't want this either, but it really was more eye-catching this way.
Gekko Chizan had chosen four towns, all the closest ones to Kumogakure, and selected the most eye-catching shops on the busiest streets.
He had accurately predicted that the other side would replenish supplies as quickly as possible.
So he didn't care at all about the early financial investment. Once all the goods were sold, he would recover the cost anyway—and with several times, even dozens of times, the profit.
"Kakashi, your Transformation Jutsu seriously needs to be redone from scratch!"
"What the hell did you turn into?"
Gekko Chizan looked at Kakashi, who had already transformed into a bald, burly man, and his whole body couldn't help but tremble.
This was going too far. Was this really what a merchant was supposed to look like???
"I think it's fine. This wasn't the look I used when I was robbing people before—this kind of contrast is bigger."
"Get lost! Is this about contrast?! It's too ugly! You're affecting business!"
Gekko Chizan really couldn't take it anymore. He wanted to pry open Kakashi's skull right now and see what on earth was going on in his head!
What kind of legitimate businessman looks like a bald brute???
This was ridiculous!
Left with no choice, Gekko Chizan had already come up with a foolproof solution for Kakashi.
"If you seriously can't imagine what kind of appearance you should transform into!"
"Then turn into Mei Terumi! Got it???"
"You've seen Mei Terumi before, right!"
That's right—this was the perfect time to use someone they'd already seen as a reference.
Mei Terumi was originally just a genin from Kirigakure and had never been on the battlefield. People from Kumogakure definitely wouldn't recognize her, so choosing her was perfect!
But Kakashi froze up. After all, turning into a woman—this kind of thing…
"Sensei, I—"
"You don't have a choice! Otherwise, I'll turn you into crystal right now and handle it personally!"
Gekko Chizan had already decided in his heart that Kakashi absolutely needed to be reformed! How could Kakashi like this ever become the future fifty-fifty legend?!
Something like pride—he actually couldn't throw it away!
If this continued, how was he supposed to become strong?!
"I'll transform…"
"Transform!"
The moment he heard that he might be removed from the mission, Kakashi immediately chickened out. With no other option, he could only brace himself and perform the Transformation Jutsu.
Very soon, a slightly more mature-looking Mei Terumi appeared before him.
Seeing this scene, Gekko Chizan was finally satisfied and left, instructing him that no matter what, he absolutely could not change back!
After that, he also supervised Obito and Shisui. Under Gekko Chizan's tyrannical pressure, the two of them also transformed into young women in their prime.
A shop had to look like a shop!
...
Very soon, Kumogakure's purchasing squad set out.
The first shop they visited was Uchiha Shisui's, and at just that moment, Gekko Chizan was also there.
And at a glance, he spotted a familiar face in their team—Dodai, a high-ranking figure from Kumogakure.
He wasn't worried at all that they wouldn't come. After all, the location of this shop was the best possible choice.
"This shop has a very rich selection of goods."
"Let's go with this one."
Just as Gekko Chizan had said, Dodai was in a hurry right now, so he would naturally choose a shop that looked big and well-stocked.
"Welcome. What would you guests like to buy?"
Gekko Chizan personally stepped forward to greet them, with Shisui following behind him. Unlike the young woman Shisui had transformed into, Gekko Chizan had taken on the appearance of a shady merchant, making Shisui's mouth twitch violently.
He thought to himself: Why do I have to turn into a woman, while my Sensei gets to turn into a normal man?????
"Daily necessities, and all kinds of food. Looks like you have everything here."
"Absolutely. We're the biggest shop in town—whatever you want, we've got it. Hehehe. As for the price, it's very reasonable."
Gekko Chizan calmly handed a price list to Dodai.
Dodai took it—and froze on the spot.
"Why is it so expensive????"
Yes, it was extremely expensive—several times higher than usual!
Dodai had always been responsible for the village's logistics and was very familiar with prices. He couldn't understand how they had become this outrageous.
"Ara ara, ninja guest from Kumogakure, you don't know."
"Recently, public security in the Land of Lightning has been getting worse and worse. Bandits are popping up everywhere—delivering goods within the Land of Lightning is already a problem."
"So of course the prices of these goods are going to rise."
"This is just the market. The market!"
Dodai forcibly suppressed the urge to throw the price list away and leave immediately.
After all, he knew the situation in the Land of Lightning very well. Even their village's transport teams had been robbed, causing Kumogakure's supplies to be nearly exhausted.
"How much…"
Dodai asked through clenched teeth. Right now, he just wanted to buy some supplies and resolve the village's urgent crisis first.
"Ahahaha, as much as you want—we've got it all. If you buy everything in one go, I can even give you a ten-percent discount."
Gekko Chizan rubbed his hands together, wearing the perfect look of a profiteer, making Dodai seethe with anger inside.
In the end, he could only honestly prepare to pay.
"I'll take it all…"
"All of it? Oh my, so decisive! Let me check the inventory."
Gekko Chizan pretended to calculate for a bit. In reality, he had already worked it all out long ago—after all, when it came to making money, he was full of enthusiasm.
"Thank you for your patronage—one hundred and seventy million ryo!"
"H-how… how much????"
"One hundred and seventy million ryo. I've already wiped off the small change, so please rest assured!"
Dodai spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot!
So expensive! Things that usually cost only tens of millions of ryo had increased by who knew how many times!!!!
"I'll take it…."
"No problem, sir! Shui, hurry up and load the goods onto the carts for our guest!"
Uchiha Shisui: … Shui… what kind of nickname is that…
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