After selecting the "Big bird Turn" bar with great excitement, Umino Ikkaku eagerly scanned the surroundings.
However, after waiting for several seconds, the tavern remained unchanged.
"Hey, Natsuhiko, your machine's broken, come fix it," Umino Ikkaku waved to Natsuhiko.
But Natsuhiko just smiled faintly and pointed to the interface of the machine with his finger.
Umino Ikkaku turned around and saw a line of text on the interface, his face instantly darkened.
He read it out with a speechless expression:
"Insufficient balance, please recharge before selecting tavern skins."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the tavern suddenly cooled down.
"Natsuhiko... Natsuhiko, this thing of yours actually costs money again?" Umino Ikkaku was exasperated.
Natsuhiko tilted his head in surprise, "Why not?"
"In the past, if you wanted to see these scenes, it would take a lot of time, effort, and money," he continued. "Now, you can sit comfortably in the tavern, drink some wine, and enjoy the scenery of various places in the ninja world just by spending a little money. Why not do it?"
"Not to mention, as long as one person is willing to pay, everyone benefits. I think this kind of philanthropic act should be quite common."
And Natsuhiko hadn't even mentioned that these skins also have different levels, with the higher ones being more expensive.
In the future, in his tavern, the way to show off wealth won't be "tonight, Master Zhao Zilong will foot the bill," but rather "tonight, Sarutobi liar selected a legendary skin, let's all go on a trip to the moon."
The teachers listened to his manipulative words with mixed emotions, feeling like there was some truth to it, but also feeling something was off.
But Umino Ikkaku was even more speechless.
Because he figured out why Natsuhiko had decorated the tavern so monotonously.
Just like Oda Nobunaga just now,
Damn it, it's another pay-to-win scheme!
At this point, Natsuhiko looked around again and said in a tempting tone:
"Wouldn't you guys like to give it a try?"
"After you do so, you'll be the most stylish person in the tavern."
"And now, there's a trial period discount. It's only 648-taels. Go wherever you want to go..."
But before he finished speaking, the teachers had already dispersed.
Some even gave him an uncivilised gesture sneakily.
Natsuhiko: "..."
I'll remember you, taijutsu teacher.
Seeing everyone return to their seats, playing cards, drinking, and completely ignoring him, Natsuhiko felt a bit helpless.
"It seems I overestimated everyone's spending power. They won't even cough up 648 for such a cool feature..."
Looking around at the empty surroundings, Natsuhiko rubbed his chin and muttered to himself.
At this moment, Biwako walked over again.
"Natsuhiko, this machine of yours is quite interesting. Are you also collaborating with the Ninja School?"
"No wonder you're Biwak-sama, you can see the potential of this machine."
Natsuhiko gently patted the shell of the machine.
"Right, besides the intense ninja gaming machine, this Chakra projector will also be our main product in the future."
"In addition to adding 'skins' to the tavern, I can use this projector to show story images to students during class."
"It's not hard to imagine how much profit it would bring to Konoha if we could popularise this machine throughout the Fire Country, or even the entire ninja world."
Biwako's eyes lit up when she heard this.
She had just wanted to hint to Natsuhiko to get her one too, but she didn't expect to hear about another amazing use of this machine.
Exactly!
Due to technological advancements, film technology has been developing rapidly recently, gradually becoming a daily pastime for people.
Even Konoha had opened several cinemas, and she used to go occasionally to pass the time.
However, ever since she saw Natsuhiko's storytelling projection, she hadn't been to the cinema for a long time.
After all, there was no comparison between the two in terms of visuals!
Colour films had only recently developed in cinemas, while Natsuhiko's projection had already reached a level of realism.
If this so-called Chakra projector could be popularised, it might quickly smash the booming film industry.
Thinking of this, Biwako couldn't help but feel excited.
Those cinemas dared to sell tickets at such high prices!
Thinking about the issue of fees, Biwako suddenly had some doubts.
"But Natsuhiko, you said earlier that this machine is expensive, right? How much do tickets need to be sold to recover the cost?"
Natsuhiko explained:
"Indeed, the machine currently has the drawbacks like high material costs and long production times, but there are ways to solve them."
"As long as we continue to optimise the rune formulas and reduce the material requirements, the price will naturally come down."
"And simple components can also be made by students through the method of 'work-study,' saving a lot of time."
"But to let some students reach the level of being able to produce such stuff, we'll have to wait until next academic year."
"I see."
Biwako sighed, a little regretful, but hearing that Natsuhiko had a comprehensive plan made her hopeful.
She couldn't help but imagine what Konoha would be like when this machine would be popularised throughout the ninja world...
In the following time, the teachers fell one by one in front of the second stage of the Demon King Nobunaga.
However, unwilling to spend more money, they reluctantly started battling each other.
Natsuhiko, feeling a bit whimsical, organised the first Ninja School Cup intense ninja competition and offered some card packs as rewards.
He and Kushina served as referees, watching the teachers of the Ninja School compete in the elimination rounds, rookies fighting for the honour of being second in the Ninja School.
The final result was surprising.
Our Principal Biwako made it through, battling the gatekeeper Qin Dàye in the final for three hundred rounds, ultimately winning by a small margin, claiming the first Ninja School Cup championship.
And this wasn't a result of anyone throwing the game.
So much so that Natsuhiko couldn't help but think to himself that Principal Biwako was deliberately inspecting the students' intense ninja skills every day...
As the night went on, the teachers didn't dare stay too late, one by one leaving the tavern reluctantly as they had classes to attend tomorrow.
Before leaving, they warmly pledged to recommend this tavern to their friends and family.
Then they began to inquire about the "recruitment card pack giveaway" activity that Natsuhiko mentioned earlier.
Natsuhiko helplessly repeated, "As long as the players invited by you register and fill in your name in the referral column, then play ten games of intense ninja, you'll receive a special card pack."
"Subsequently, when they achieve certain achievements, you'll also receive corresponding rewards."
After confirming that there were no traps in this rule, everyone left the tavern contentedly.
Making Natsuhiko start reflecting on himself.
Can't be so obvious about fleecing people in the future...
People are starting to be cautious.
Looks like my cultivation is still lacking. I Xiao Yan am still unfilial and need to learn more from the predecessors of my past life.
As the guests left and no new ones were expected, Natsuhiko decided to close the shop early.
Might Duy and Kushina were busy opening each machine, collecting the coins the guests had put in.
Seeing a large box full of coins, both of them couldn't help but look at each other, a little stunned.
Was money this easy to make?
Natsuhiko couldn't help but laugh and shake his head at the sight.
There wasn't that much money, it just seemed like a lot because they were all coins.
But this also showed the potential of the intense ninja gaming machine. After all, these teachers were only receiving fixed salaries for their work at the Ninja School, which was considered average among ninjas.
The real big earners were those who took on dangerous missions outside.
Most of them lived in the moment, not saving any money for tomorrow.
It's not hard to imagine how they would splurge on intense ninja card packs if they got hooked.
Thinking of this, Natsuhiko couldn't help but smile.
Seeing Natsuhiko's expression, Kushina couldn't help but pull Might Duy and say:
"Uncle Duy, look at Natsuhiko, he's looking like the demon lord Nobunaga..."
(End of this chapter)
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