I'm a Man Who Wants to Become the Strongest Landlord

Bang!

Natsu instantly sprawled face-first on the ground again, coincidentally right beside where Gildarts had knocked him down earlier.

The entire guild immediately burst into laughter.

Macao said, "Hahaha! That was pathetic, Natsu. A newcomer took you out in one hit."

Just then, a bare-chested boy walked over and mocked him.

"Natsu, you really are pathetic."

Hearing his rival mock him, Natsu immediately pulled his head out of the ground.

"What did you say?! You clothesless pervert!"

Gray immediately looked down at himself and discovered that his shirt had vanished at some point.

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"When did that happen?!"

He promptly pressed his forehead against Natsu's.

"So what, you fire-breathing bastard? You still got taken out in one hit!"

"Huh?! I'm still stronger than you, you droopy-eyed freak!"

The people nearby began egging them on, and before long, the two were grappling with each other.

Ye Yang was left rather speechless.

At that moment, a girl wearing armor walked over to Ye Yang.

"Welcome to the guild. I heard you're very strong?"

"Uh... I-I'm alright, I guess..."

He then looked at San Mao and Er Gou, who were still boasting, and his face was once again covered in black lines.

"Don't listen to those two talking nonsense."

Erza's eyes gleamed with faint excitement. From San Mao's bragging just now, she had heard that Ye Yang's swordsmanship was also quite impressive.

So far, aside from Laxus, no one her age in the guild had been a match for her.

And Laxus never sparred with her, so upon seeing Ye Yang, she had the urge to test herself against him.

Looking at the battle intent on Erza's face, Ye Yang scanned the room and realized Mirajane was nowhere to be seen.

(It's Year 778 now. Mirajane hasn't joined the guild yet?)

"Well, um... how about we forget it for today? I just joined, and I still have some things to take care of."

After thinking for a moment, Erza nodded as well.

"I'll wait for you tomorrow."

With that, Erza gave both Natsu and Gray, who were still fighting, a savage blow to the head.

"Guildmates are not allowed to fight!"

Huge lumps instantly rose on both their heads as they spoke in unison.

"It hurts!"

"Why are you copying me?!"

"Want to fight, bastard?!"

"Bring it on! Who's afraid of you?!"

The two of them suddenly felt a chill. When they turned around, they saw a crimson glow radiating from Erza's eyes.

"Go die, you two bastards."

"%&?#:&&"

A while later, the two had been beaten into a miserable state and lay sprawled on the floor.

Ye Yang had already dragged Er Gou and San Mao out of the guild and headed to the guild apartments to tidy up their room.

After the three of them fussed around for a while, they finally finished. Ye Yang called the two over.

"Er Gou, San Mao."

"Go ahead, Boss."

After looking at the two of them, Ye Yang said, "Now that we've joined Fairy Tail, you should know that we can't be like we were before."

Er Gou and San Mao nodded.

Er Gou said, "We know, Boss. So are we going to start taking jobs and earning request money now?"

San Mao said, "Don't worry, Boss. With us, the Sleeping Dragon and Phoenix, those requests will be handled in minutes. Just stay home and count your money!"

Ye Yang looked at the two of them and shook his head helplessly.

"I plan to start taking requests tomorrow, but I'm not taking you two with me."

"Ahh~"

San Mao was the first to speak. "Boss, how can you do this? Going off to get rich by yourself."

Er Gou also looked disappointed, but he understood what Ye Yang meant. Right now, the two of them were only exceptionally strong ordinary people.

Going with Ye Yang would only hold him back and might even put him in danger.

Er Gou said, "Mao, shut up for now. Let Boss finish."

San Mao immediately shut his mouth.

"Er Gou, it seems you already understand."

Er Gou nodded.

"So, for the next while, I'll have Old Man awaken your magic."

"I already asked Uncle about the two of your magical talents. They aren't particularly strong."

"I've already asked Old Man to teach you some Physical Arts magic to strengthen your bodies."

"Once you've learned that, I'll teach you all of the Six Styles. As for how far the two of you can go, that will depend on your own effort."

San Mao and Er Gou were thrilled to hear that their boss was finally going to pass the Six Styles on to them.

San Mao said, "Boss, are you finally going to pass down your legacy to us?"

Bang!

"Ow!"

The moment San Mao spoke, Ye Yang punched him.

(＊｀д′) "Don't make it sound like I'm already dead!!"

"Hehe, don't worry, Boss. Once Ah Gou and I learn it, we'll be able to help you!"

"We'll talk once you meet my requirements."

"Alright, we're pretty much done cleaning up. Old Man prepared a banquet for us, so it's about time to head to the guild."

Fairy Tail Guild, nighttime.

The guild was incredibly lively, with the drinking as intense as a brawl.

Since Ye Yang was somewhat lazy by nature, he sat beside Makarov, sipping wine and watching the people below drink and fool around.

Seeing San Mao and Er Gou getting along so well with the guild members, he smiled in satisfaction.

Makarov looked at Ye Yang and said, "Brat, why aren't you celebrating with them? I prepared this banquet specifically for you all today."

"Why are you hiding up here with an old man like me?"

"Huh? I'm rather lazy, Old Man. Other than money, nothing really motivates me."

"Heh! You little brat, how can someone so young talk about nothing but money?"

"What do you know, Old Man? One day, I'm going to become Magnolia Town's greatest landlord."

Makarov looked utterly confused after hearing Ye Yang's words.

"Huh?"

"Shouldn't your ambition be to become the strongest wizard?"

"Gildarts already told me that, at your age, you already possess strength beyond that of an ordinary S-Class wizard. And your speed is incredibly fast."

"Hardly anyone can keep you from escaping."

"And now you're telling me you want to be a landlord?!"

"Tch, Old Man, don't be fooled just because property isn't worth much right now."

"I believe that in a few years, real estate prices will soar."

"I'm a man who wants to become the strongest landlord."

"I've already planned it out. Tomorrow, I'll take on a Subjugation Quest and buy myself a house first."

"Then I'll rent it out and keep repeating the process."

"Once enough small changes add up into a big one, I can retire at the guild, drink tea, and take it easy."

"Am I not a genius?"

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"You brat, how can you have such an idea? I will not allow your power to be buried like this!"

"Old man, you can't stop me. This is my dream."

"Ah! Are you trying to anger me to death?!"

"Old Man, once you reach my age, you'll understand."

"Huh? When I reach your age?"

"Listen to what you're saying!"