The exchange between Kizaru and the old Merchant Guild leader had indeed provided him with quite a bit of inspiration.
Regarding the handling of such industries, the general direction would remain the same, but the methods certainly needed to be more diverse.
The next morning, when Kizaru arrived at the Hokage Office, Tobirama Senju and Jiraiya were already there.
"Senior Jiraiya, it seems you have made your decision." Kizaru said, looking at Jiraiya as he walked into the office.
"For this mission, I am duty-bound!" Jiraiya looked at Kizaru with burning eyes, his expression revealing a rare sense of determination.
"That's perfect. I received some excellent advice yesterday afternoon that gave me a lot of new inspiration. Let me share it with you both and see what you think."
As he spoke, Kizaru walked over to the desk and sat down.
Once settled, and under the expectant gazes of Tobirama and Jiraiya, Kizaru recounted the suggestions the old Merchant Guild leader had proposed the day before.
"These two ideas are excellent. Whose advice was this? They seem quite capable." Tobirama looked at Kizaru with curiosity; he was currently thirsting for talent.
"The president of the Bank Merchant Guild, his name is..." At this point, Kizaru suddenly realized that although he had met this president three times, he still hadn't remembered his name.
"Okajima Yoshio. Haven't you read his file?" Tobirama said with disdain.
"Heh, haha! Too many things going on, I forgot." Kizaru laughed, offering an explanation.
Shaking his head helplessly, Tobirama knew that Kizaru likely hadn't thought much of this merchant guild leader at first, and therefore hadn't spent any effort remembering the man's name.
"Jiraiya, what are your thoughts on what Kizaru just said?" Shifting his gaze from Kizaru to Jiraiya, Tobirama asked with concern.
"I think it