Just Call Me Dad

You think you're making a profit, but I'm never at a loss. That's the way of business.

If the timing were right, believe it or not, I could have advertised right at the Chunin Exam venue!

What a shame.

There's still some time before the Chunin Exams.

It's too late to catch it now.

Once the first grill bar is successfully established and reaches its required turnover, this grill bar module can be activated. Then, I can use the money I have now to open branches elsewhere.

The grill bar's initial turnover needs to reach eighty million Ryo. At this rate, it'll take at least eighty more Jiraiyas to patronize it.

And no cheating.

For example, it's not allowed to use your own money to have others spend it to boost performance!

The system has its own algorithms, and cheating will be detected, so it's useless. As for how it calculates, Uchiha Fuyou says he doesn't know either.

Time passed little by little.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the next day, opening day.

At this moment.

Fuyou Grill had red silk ribbons and a special red archway hanging at its entrance. To get the benefits for the first hundred customers, people started queuing up early in the morning.

Uchiha Fuyou, dressed in formal attire with his hair styled with wax, stood at the entrance.

This was his second time opening a business in Konoha, and he felt a bit emotional.

The first time was a milk tea shop, but because he was expelled from the Uchiha Clan, no one thought highly of it, and he could only slowly wait for the milk tea shop's minimum turnover to be reached.

Entrepreneurship is tough!

But now.

Old Man Fuyou has money.

Which of the great clans wouldn't give Old Man Fuyou some face?

Anyway, he's already been expelled from the Uchiha and is no longer a shinobi. Even if they associate with him, it won't make the higher-ups overthink things.

For example, the Byakugan user walking with a Byakugan woman not far away.

The current head of the Hyuga Clan—Hyuga Hiashi, and also the biological father of the future Crown Princess.

Uchiha Fuyou glanced at Hyuga Rinne, who was also dressed in formal attire and had a calm expression, standing beside him. Then, looking at Hyuga Hiashi approaching, he burst into laughter, "Come! Welcome! Clan Head Hyuga!"

Now he's a businessman, and he has to have that business persona. It's not his era in the Ninja World anymore; the more you scold, the more popular the store becomes.

So popular it's bewildering, leaving normal people unable to understand why so many people seek out scolding.

Are they masochists?

After being scolded, they still happily exclaim with admiration, "The boss is so straightforward, I really like him!"

Isn't this truly masochistic?

And here, if you scold a customer, you'd probably get beaten up by a shinobi and then the store would go bankrupt the next day.

Hyuga Hiashi saw Uchiha Fuyou, and a smile appeared on his usually indifferent face. He had his attendant bring out the flower basket, which surprisingly had congratulatory words on it!

"Boss Fuyou!" Hyuga Hiashi smiled faintly, wearing the exclusive kimono of the Hyuga Clan, and nodded, "Congratulations!"

"Same to you, same to you!" Uchiha Fuyou gestured for him to enter. After Hyuga Hiashi and his wife went inside, he sighed with emotion, "Indeed, respect is mutual."

Perhaps Hyuga Hiashi was thanking him for the congratulatory gift Rinne sent at his wedding ceremony.

He didn't send much back then.

Just a bit of "stinky money," but it seems they're quite satisfied now.

Next came the members of the Hyuga branch family, who were Rinne's second brothers. It was evident that Rinne had a better relationship with her second brother, and Hyuga Hizashi was also a gentle person. After a simple greeting, Fuyou had them arranged at a slightly more distant spot so they could eat more comfortably.

The system of the Hyuga Clan's main and branch families... it's really problematic.

In comparison.

Actually, apart from the Uchiha Clan having too many psychos who would wipe out the entire clan at the slightest disagreement, the rest was quite good.

At least those who awakened their Sharingan could be considered part of the Uchiha Clan, and those who hadn't... could still live within the Uchiha Clan.

Although he planned to let Rinne accompany her brother, as the rest would be handled by him, Rinne refused and continued to help him entertain guests.

Time continued to flow.

People from all the great clans arrived, and one after another, they greeted him with "Boss Fuyou."

The guests were all delighted.

It couldn't be helped.

Uchiha Fuyou had a wide circle of friends!

Next, Teacher Jiraiya also arrived, let out a loud laugh, said "Congratulations!" and went inside.

Then.

Young Asuma and his friends, along with the team leaders, also came for the opening event.

Unfortunately.

Minato's team hadn't returned from their mission yet, so they didn't get to see them.

At this time, the place had also started operating, and many customers sat down to start grilling.

Fresh meat sizzled on the charcoal grill, and within moments, the aroma of meat filled the air.

System-produced goods are always quality.

Not only were there ingredient bonuses, but also cooking skill bonuses. So, those with similar skills could still grill delicious barbecue here with the system's secret sauce.

He had also arranged for "professional" grill masters to be on standby nearby, ready to help any customers who needed it, free of charge.

They had been specially trained for a week and were already capable of handling the job.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion, and the turnover was steadily increasing.

And then.

A familiar family of three... no, four, walked over.

His older brother, his sister-in-law, his nephew, and... who was this person with delicate features, looking at him with such admiration?

"Uchiha Shisui," Mikoto seemed to understand Fuyou's confusion and explained with a smile, "Many people in the clan think he's a lot like you, Fuyou! He's talented and, like you, loves to read! When he saw us leaving, he decided to come along."

"..."

So it's you, you traitor!

Danzō was the one who stole your eyes, but you, what did you say to Itachi?

Instead of seeking revenge on your enemy, you turned your blade on your parents, shouting, "The Uchiha clan is beyond saving!"

Isn't that messed up?

It's like someone stole your phone, and instead of calling the police or catching the thief, you ran home to steal your parents' hard-earned money, calling them poor.

Heartless!

Uchiha Fuyou's mouth twitched as he looked at Uchiha Shisui, who seemed genuinely excited to see him.

What's going on?

Does he want to learn business from me?

"Senior Fuyou, I've read your masterpieces, 'Konoha Boys' Talk,' 'My Konoha, My Hokage,' 'What is the Will of Fire,' and 'Persevering in the Will of Fire'... Each time I read them, I gain a different understanding and insight into the Will of Fire!" Uchiha Shisui said with admiration. "You truly are worthy of respect, Senior Fuyou; your profound Will of Fire is truly admirable. Of course, I personally feel that the piece 'On the Hokage's Admiration and the Hokage's Wife's Elegance' fell a bit short of your usual literary style, Senior Fuyou; it felt too forced."

"..."

Kid, you're on the wrong path.

That last piece is the most important one; you can take the others with a grain of salt.

Fuyou looked at the adoring gaze and then at Fugaku's impassive face with a hint of satisfaction. His stomach churned, and he sighed, lowering his head to look seriously at Uchiha Shisui, saying earnestly, "Kid, you have an opportunity right now to become the richest man in the Ninja World. All you have to do is call me 'Dad'..."

Before he could finish.

Uchiha Fugaku's face turned dark. "Get lost!" he snapped, then led his wife and child inside.

His foolish little brother was making him, the older brother, want to hit him more and more!

Uchiha Fuyou watched their retreating backs and sighed helplessly, "The task ahead is heavy and long!"

After saying that.

As if not noticing Rinne's strange look, he turned his head back to look forward.

Then.

He was suddenly stunned.

An old man leaning on a cane, wearing the Uchiha clan crest, and an old woman in a Hyuga kimono were slowly walking towards them.

"???"

The Great Elder... why is he here too?

Seeking recommendation tickets, seeking monthly tickets! These tickets and investments are pitifully few! If you're reading this, leave a comment, please? Only five people? My stomach hurts!