Chapter 12: Chapter 12 - Business
''Child, you truly made something comfortable, but they wouldn't work for Shinobi'' Marani said as her feet lightly touched the ground and send a soft sensation to her feet.
She sat in the wheelchair as she looked at Sukuna who had presented her with a weird kind of boots, they were durable, easy to clean and seemed to be made to walk for long distances.
''I know grandma, they are not for Shinobi in the first place'' Sukuna said as he held a pair in his own hands, over the last few days he had asked the workers of the Senju Clan to help him create a pair of army boots from his memories.
''You want the Senju's to sell them to the outside world?'' Marani asked with raised eyebrows, a smile appeared on her old face as her interest was piqued.
This showed that Sukuna didn't merely care for the Shinobi troubles, but also about the financial side of the clan. These shoes alone could sell for 1.000 to 1.500 Ryo which meant that even commoners could afford them.
''Yes, but not only to Civilians. These are especially for normal Soldiers, I made a thinner pair for the average citizen which decreased the price to make it by 20% yet we could sell it for the same amount''
''Normal soldiers? You want to sell these to the Daimyó?'' Marani said as her thoughts spun with possibilities.
''Yes, but not only them. All the colonies aswell. I spent 25% of our budget to set up a research-lab and a workspace to create them. Ofcourse, this will only be enough to create around 100 pairs a day for now. We need more people so I would like to suggest to use 50% of the remaining 75% to spent them on a residential street and build houses for common workers where they can live as long as they work for the Senju's'' Sukuna said seriously as he handed Marani a book that seemed to indicate the amount it would cost.
''50% is around 600.000.000 Ryo of our current assets since we have to rebuild the Senju compound for all the returned Shinobi, how many workers can you get with that amount and how long will it be before it paid itself back?'' Marani asked seriously as she scanned through the file.
''With 600.000.000 Ryo we can make approximately enough for 250 workers, that would increase our production to around 150.000 a day. We can sell the shoes for 800 to the Daimyo and 1.200 to the others. This will make the Daimyo see us in a favorable light as we will tell him that we only make enough profit to pay the workers. But it's actually only 600 Ryo for materials / transportation and workers Salary. Selling 150.000 pairs makes us a profit on average of 200 Ryo per pair if we factor in all other costs, 150.000 Ryo x 200 Ryo which equals to 30.000.000 Ryo a day and that is if we calculate that 75% of our business goes to the Fire Daimyó'' Sukuna said casually.
''30.000.000 Ryo a DAY?!'' Marani for once lost her cool as she looked at him in shock before recollecting herself and asked, ''How are you going to be able to make a living area for 2.500 workers with only 600.000.000 Ryo? An average house costs is around 20.000.000 Ryo for a family of three, that would only be 30 workers....'' Marani asked as Sukuna put a blueprint in front of her without saying anything.
''I see, I see.... This can work, this can definitely work! We can also surround the Senju Compound with these buildings, that way we can even use them as natural barriers'' Marani said as she looked at the blueprint of an apartment complex in her hands.
''Not only that, I also made this'' Sukuna said as he handed her an army jeans and vest before explaining, ''These have a 225% more insulation capability than the current average military outfits. This could sell for 2.500 Ryo while it's only 1.000 Ryo to make a pair of pants and vest. There is also a commoner version of this that can be sold extremely well to lands that deal with extreme colds like the Land of Frostbite, Icebergs and Polar Bears. But we currently don't have enough workers. I suggest we first focus on the shoes, then these items. I have quite a decent number of samples more, so I suggest we reinvest all the money we make in more apartment complexes to hire more workers''
Marani looked at the child with a shocked expression, she was unable to form words for a good while as her mind was stunned into disbelief.
It wasn't weird considering 30.000.000 Ryo a day was already ridiculous, yet it seems the kid had even more ideas.
Ofcourse, if she knew all the things Sukuna had laying in store for the future, she would truly be shocked. These were just simple things that were able to be made fast and were easy to sell with their connections.
Whether it was the physical or economic power balance, he was going to turn both onto their heads.
Marani's eyes grew soft as she looked Sukuna, it seemed as if she finally had peace in her old mind as she leaned back in the wheelchair.
''Grandma, I will make sure they get started on the tasks while ordering some people to take care of the apartment complex. I plan to make 5 for now since that is all our budget can allow without interfering with the production'' Sukuna said as he got up but was stopped by Marani.
''It's fine child, Akai can take care of that. She is quite capable of handling finances. She has done it most of the time for the clan in the last few years. You go train, I will make sure to send some people to inform the various colonies and Fire Daimyo's men'' Marani said as Sukuna looked at her with a deep gaze.
He closed his eyes and said, ''Alright, please take care of yourself grandma''
''Don't worry child, I won't kick the bucket yet'' Marani laughed at him while Sukuna just looked away and left.
The feeling of helplessness haunted his head, his eyes flickered from soft to stone cold as he weighed the options in his mind.
As he stood in front of Marani's house, he didn't towards his own new home, he turned towards the heavily guarded Senju Library.
Multiple seals had to be removed as he entered the depths of the library. Many pedestals holding a scroll sealed with multiple layers of seals were standing next to each other.
''It has to be somewhere here.....'' Sukuna looked at the heavily protected scrolls, if it wasn't for him having the right to open them all with his status, he would never be able to use them.
They were designed to destroy themselves the moment someone tried to steal them after all.
''Found you.....'' Sukuna said with mixed emotions as he looked at the scroll at the end of the pedestals.
He didn't hesitate and unbound the scroll from its seals, his hands grabbed the scroll and left the library.
He went straight to his home before running to his temporary bedroom. He looked at the scroll and took a deep breath as he said to himself with a bitter smile, ''From now on, there truly is no place for me in the afterlife''
[Edo Tensei]….
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A few kilometers north of the Senju Compound, a group of 10 Ninja's covered in masks approached.
''Move to the left side, don't let them notice you'' The leader of the group said as they all got ready to disappear.
''Searching for something?'' A beautiful non-chalant voice came out of seemingly nowhere.
The masked Ninja's stopped in their tracks and raised their guard as they looked behind them.
''Who are you?'' The leader of the group asked emotionlessly.
''Another group of ants'' The woman yawned and gave an enchanting smile which made the masked Shinobi shiver as the leader screamed, ''Split out!''
However, the woman's purple eyes shone brightly as the sensation of death filled their minds. They didn't even have the time to respond before multiple explosions rang out.
Splood splashed everywhere as a small torrent of bloody rain fell over the place. The woman merely looked at the moon and mumbled, ''Grandma needs to go to bed soon''
The woman disappeared into thin air as she left the carnage behind. Leaving no trace of the bodies of the masked Shinobi.
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Sukuna was strolling through the dark streets as his mind was spinning because of the last few days. It had been 3 days since he locked himself up to study the Edo Tensei Technique, yet the more he read through it, the more confused he got.
The Technique was far from perfect, he noticed that at first glance. The reason for that was simple, the Technique was made by Tobirama, who hated the Uchiha yet made a Technique that seemed to be made for the Uchiha.
'Izanami and Izanagi, if these techniques on a Reanimated Body then it might be able to truly bring someone back to life. However, I would still need a solution for their incomplete soul to which the Rinnegan would be necessary' Sukuna sighed before he came to a stop and looked at a lamppost with a confused expression.
He saw Kurenai holding a crying Hinata while an angry Kiba, growling Akamaru and even the emotionless Shino had veins appear on his forehead.
'Even someone as shy as Hinata is crying in front of others?' Sukuna eyebrows squinted and walked over.
''Hinata-chan, calm down. I'm sure that Neji didn't mean it like that'' Kurenai whispered as she patted Hinata's back but even she didn't believe her own words.
''That arrogant prick thinks he is the best at everything yet he wasn't even the best in class!'' Kiba said angrily.
''Yo!''
Sukuna suddenly appeared in the middle of the group while raising his hand as he smiled non-chalantly.
Kiba and Shino hastily jumped back while Kurenai just sighed helplessly.
Hinata on the other hand hastily dried her tears and tried to look normal yet her tears continued streaming down before she hid Kurenai's arms again.
''So what happened here? Why is the little Byakugan Princess crying?'' Sukuna asked.
''Neji'' Kurenai just said which was enough for Sukuna to understand as he turned towards Hinata, ''Hinata-chan, have you worn the vest I gave you?''
Hinata sniffled and dried her tears before shaking her head.
Sukuna looked at Kurenai with a confused expression, Kurenai answered, ''It was too heavy for her, after 5 minutes she collapsed onto the ground. She couldn't train properly with it''
''What do you mean too heavy to train with? It's been 5 minutes! Ofcourse your body won't grow stronger within 5 minutes!'' Sukuna berated Kurenai as she pouted her lips like a child, ''I can't force her to wear it, can I?''
''Hinata-chan, look at me for a second'' Sukuna said seriously which caused Hinata to look into his eyes as they turned ice-cold, ''Do you want to kill him?''
Look at his cold eyes, the four of them felt their body tremble as Kurenai wanted to ask him why, ''Sukuna, what the hell are you sa-''
''No, he is still family, but his words hurt a lot'' Hinata interrupted while tears threatened to fall once more.
Sukuna sighed and smiled lightly, he patted her on the head and asked with a smile, ''Do you want to beat him at the Chuunin-Exams?''
''Umu''
''Good, that's all I need to know'' Sukuna nodded and grabbed Hinata into his arms who squealed in surprise.
''What are you doing Sukuna? Where are you taking her?'' Kurenai asked in confusion.
''To Guy, she needs to strengthen her body and as much as I hate to admit it. That eccentric dude is more fit than me, I was planning to go to him tomorrow myself to learn some Taijutsu. Now I changed my mind, and I will go right now with Hinata-chan. Neji barely trains with Guy so he is already gone from the training ground'' Sukuna grinned.
''But Guy is a Jonin-Sensei himself'' Kurenai argued with a raised eyebrow.
''So? I know you all have little bets whose team is stronger, but I genuinely don't care about any of that Kurenai. I just want those kids to grow stronger so that they can survive'' Sukuna said with a cold look which made Kurenai feel quite uncomfortable.
''I didn't mean it like that, we do have bets but it's not like I don't want them to grow stronger'' Kurenai said, she didn't want him to misunderstand. Sukuna turned around and carried the embarrassed Hinata who covered her face away,
''Kurenai, if I notice that any of you are interrupting the growth of your teams because of that little bet. I will enter the Chuunin Exam myself and make sure to crush any of your teams''
Kurenai looked at his back and shook her head, she was right. His ability did allow him to crush any team his age and what he said was reasonable. It was clear he was only looking out for the children.
''By the way, tomorrow evening we will study the Bringer-Of-Darkness again'' Sukuna said as he disappeared which stunned Kurenai as she hastily yelled,
''But we made plans to drink something with all the Jonin-Sensei's tomorrow!''
''Sounds like a you problem!'' Sukuna's voice ran through the street once more to which Kurenai stomped her feet in frustration.
''Screw you brat!'' Kurenai yelled as she stomped away, the stunned Kiba and Shiho followed her while feeling numb by their teachers behavior.
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