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Chapter 84: This Cake is Round and Big
Gato invited them to sit, Ryosuke and the others sat down in order. The main seat at the table was empty, with only seats on both sides, a bit like... a negotiation table.
However, compared to the serious and rigid negotiation environment, the situation inside the castle was obviously different. Inside the bright and dazzling hall, the tables were filled with all kinds of delicious food, including creatures flying in the sky, running on the ground, and swimming in the water. The fine wines were all extremely valuable, sought after by nobles from various countries.
In addition to food and drinks, there were also entertainment activities. On both sides, there were beautiful dancers wearing cool clothes and showing off their figures. There were also geishas sitting behind the curtains, playing the clear sound of the guqin. It can be said that, within the scope of such a hall, Gato in front of them, who is different from the one in the original timeline, shows vividly and exquisitely how wealthy their Chamber of Commerce is.
"No need for food or drink."
He didn't even touch the food on the table, nor did he even look at the beauties around him. Everyone on Hyuga's side had a stern face and sat upright in their chairs.
Under Ryosuke's control, Hizashi had a faint smile on his face, "Let's get down to business."
Because Hizashi did not resist but cooperated instead, the consumption of the genjutsu used by Ryosuke through the Byakugan was little. With his current chakra level, he could fully support the continuation of this negotiation meeting.
"As expected of a ninja from Konoha, excellent professionalism ."
Clapping his hands, Gato then spoke about business, "Regarding the matter of the Hyuga coming to the Land of Waves, I actually received the news a long time ago. But I continued to stay here. It's definitely not because I look down on you or want to be an enemy of Hyuga."
"My idea is to take this opportunity to cooperate with the ninjas of Hyuga."
As he spoke, he signaled to the maids around him to remove all the food on the table and create a clean space.
"Cooperate?"
Hizashi kept a smile on his face, "Tell me what you think."
"Ahem."
Without explaining immediately, Gato coughed and stretched out his hand to signal the Akutagawa Jonin next to him to spread a map on the table. Standing up from his chair, he politely gestured to Ryosuke and the others to look at the map on the table.
"Although the Land of Waves is just a fishing village with few resources and low population base, it is undeniable that its geographical location is extremely advantageous for us businessmen."
"I think it's a bit of a waste to treat this place as a the way it is viewed."
"This island is located in the center of the Land of Fire, Land of Soup, Land of Water, Land of Iron, and so on. I think it should not be just a fishing hub, but a trade center that transports input resources to the surrounding Lands..."
Gato's description was very detailed. He laid out everything in detail in front of Ryosuke and the others, from the geographical location to the subsequent development of the Land of Waves and even the benefits of this trade center to the economic development of various countries.
I have to say, as a businessman, he is very eloquent. Even at the end, he emphasized some flattery, saying that such an important hub that brought together sea and water routes from various countries should be handed over to an old family like the Hyuga family for management.
If a person has not experienced the impact of the information explosion era, even if he is an upper-class official of this era, he may not be able to find the flaws in Gato's words. They will be fooled into a daze, only seeing the immediate benefits and forgetting the actual loopholes. After all, what Gato said was too comprehensive and too beautiful, making it easy for people to get deeply involved in it.
But it's different for Ryosuke. Any investment has risks. The bigger the business, the greater the profit will be as the main party, but the consequences will also be heavier. Therefore, those winding and magnificent words were automatically translated into a few sentences when they reached his ears.
"This business is huge, covering most of the ninja world. We at the Seagull Shipping Chamber of Commerce cannot handle it all, so we need some people to help share the responsibility."
"As a powerful and old clan that has been around since the Warring States Period, you, the Hyuga clan, are the most suitable to be our partner."
"Our Chamber of Commerce will help you earn enough profits during the cooperation process and share some with you."
"But in this process, you also have to act as security guards, protect the safety of our chamber of commerce, and become our backer."
That's right, when Gato's words entered Ryosuke's ears and were transmitted to his mind, they became like this.
For anyone who has lived in the 21st century, one thing is clear.
That is, there is no such thing as a free lunch. When you gain something from something, you also have to pay something. However, in Gato's explanation, there was no mention of more important things such as how to share risks and how to distribute benefits.
If Ryosuke was surrounded by a group of recent graduates from the 21st century instead of a group of ninjas obsessed with fighting, they would probably have slammed the table and left. In fact, this pancake is too round, too fragrant, and too perfect, so fake that people have no urge to pick it up and take a bite.
"Excuse me for interrupting."
Watching Gato talking about his plan, Ryosuke couldn't help but control Hizashi and interrupted him, "If Mr. Gato's plan is just so... one-sided, then I think there may be no need for us to cooperate."
"I don't think you are a qualified businessman, but more like a paper bag."
Gato seemed surprised by Hizashi's interruption. Meanwhile, the others who were listening with great interest turned their heads in confusion. This also includes the tribesmen on Ryosuke's side.
"Nine minutes and eight seconds in total."
Hizashi stood up and looked at Gato with a smile, "Regarding expanding business channels, I have been sitting here for such a long time, and apart from hearing how much you yearn for and how beautiful the future of your grand plan is, I have not heard anything more worthy of consideration."
"As a qualified businessman, shouldn't it be the most basic thing to take one step ahead and look ahead in business, seize business opportunities first, and withdraw in time when the market is about to be saturated? If you don't have this ability, how did you get to this position?"
"As for the risks... that's even more ridiculous. Isn't it the nature of businessmen to avoid danger and pursue good fortune?"
"If the Land of Waves really develops into an extremely important trade hub in the ninja world as you said, then how many eyes do you think will be staring at this piece of cake?"
"I think... I don't think our Hyuga clan has the ability to resist the invasion of the big Villages. Even if we have Konoha and the Land of Fire standing behind us, I don't think we will be able to protect your Chamber of Commerce."
"In summary, you... are not a qualified businessman. I don't think cooperating with you will bring any benefit to us Hyuga. It may even bring us disaster."
There was another sentence that Ryosuke didn't say through Hizashi's mouth. That is, Gato treated them as fools and did not reveal any more core information to them. And if these words were really uttered, it would undoubtedly mean a break between the two parties, or at least the deal would be ruined. Ryosuke felt that this deal was still negotiable, at least Gato's plan was not impossible to implement.
(End of this chapter)
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