The Master of Success: Hatake Sakumo!
Konoha, year 25
After more than half a year of preparation, Angel Fund Corporation. has become a household name in the Land of Wind.
Want to make money? Want to get rich?
The consensus among most citizens of the Land of Wind is that they should invest all their money in the Angel Plan.
Kakuzu felt that the preparations were almost complete and it was time to introduce new methods.
He then instructed Hatake Sakumo to rent a space in the most bustling square in the area to begin his motivational speech.
Using gimmicks like "free" or "no money required," they impart their success philosophy to the public.
It teaches you the principles of escaping poverty, achieving wealth, and reaching the pinnacle of success...
No matter who you are, you'll get free rice and eggs as soon as you come.
Ordinary citizens, who were already curious about Angel Corporation., stopped to linger, tempted by the rice and eggs, and the entire square was soon packed.
Upbeat music was playing in the square when it suddenly stopped, and a voice rang out:
"Hello, dear brothers and sisters, everyone."
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Jiushi Luren."
"Once upon a time, I was just an ordinary person, living a precarious life like most others, sometimes starving and sometimes full, until I met someone—the Company President of the Angel Fund."
"He's a true genius, a natural-born money-maker..."
"With his help, I joined the Angel Plan, and in just two years I became a billionaire!"
Hatake Sakumo, dressed in a sharp suit, spoke with great emotion, saying that no one in the Land of Wind, no one in the entire Shinobi World, had ever seen such a demeanor.
For my teacher, for Konoha, for Peace in the Shinobi World... I did nothing wrong, I didn't commit a crime...
Looking down at the crowd, Sakumo silently encouraged himself.
He then continued loudly, "I still remember his famous saying to this day. The Company President once said that he would give ten million taels to anyone who betrayed him... Applause, please!"
The people below the stage, though bewildered, felt a surge of excitement and clapped their hands enthusiastically, filling the entire square with thunderous applause.
Hatake Sakumo raised his hand and pressed down, his expression moved, and he said sincerely:
"Family members, is there anyone willing to join the Angel Fund, to join the Angel Plan, and to become a successful man like me!"
"I know you all have concerns, but look at those nobles and wealthy businessmen, haven't they received their profits? Furthermore, the Angel Plan has launched a new plan. Previously, you could receive 10% of your principal as profit each month, but now I'm telling you, you can receive 20% of your principal as profit each month!"
"The Company President is a great philanthropist who cares deeply for the suffering of the People of the Land of Wind. For this reason, he has specially allocated thirty spots, and the first thirty spots will receive a 30% profit each month!"
After Sakumo finished speaking, the entire audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in an unprecedented roar.
"Let's do it, Lu Ren, I want to sign up. The nobles have all invested, what are we afraid of?"
"That's right, let's take a gamble! A bicycle can turn into a motorcycle! This is a rare opportunity, how can I miss it? Count me in!"
"Help me register first, I need to go back and sell the house!"
Looking at the scene before him, Hatake Sakumo smiled. He had prepared dozens of shills, but he didn't expect to use a single one.
"Slow down, don't push, be careful, family members... Staff, please make sure to register everyone's information carefully," Sakumo said to everyone on stage with concern.
He then addressed the onlookers below the stage, shouting, "Let's applaud these brave people!"
Thunderous applause erupted once again in the square.
Looking at those people actively signing up on the stage, and those still hesitating below, my heart began to waver.
At Sakumo's signal, the shills who had been pre-arranged immediately lined up and went up on stage to take the microphone and express their determination.
"I want to make a lot of money! I want to become a billionaire!"
"Following Mr. Luren will definitely be the right choice!"
Me too...
"Let's applaud their courage once again!" After the last person finished speaking, Sakumo took the microphone.
The catchy music started again, accompanied by applause and shouts... the atmosphere in the square reached its peak.
That's right, Mr. Luren is right. The nobles have all invested. We only have a small amount of money. How could they possibly cheat us?
Late at night, in a secluded spot in the Capital of the Land of Wind.
After finishing organizing the documents, Kakuzu's eerie green eyes gleamed.
In just one week, besides the nobles and the wealthy, tens of thousands of ordinary people had joined the Angel Plan, and people were still joining continuously. Even the nobles were constantly increasing their investment...
Human desires and ambitions are endless...
The middle-aged Lord Kakuzu couldn't help but feel a sense of disorientation; hadn't he once been just like that?
After a short while, he cleared his mind of distractions and immediately recalled the Hokage's teachings.
In an instant, an unprecedented feeling of exhilaration welled up in his heart.
Immediately, he shouted, "Notify all personnel to intensify the publicity efforts!"
"At the same time, we will ensure that our existing clients attend the Company's marketing conferences every day, so that they can also promote our Company's philosophy!"
At this point, Kakuzu paused, then said earnestly, "Remember, the most important thing is to make them all understand the Pyramid Theory: not only do they get interest on their savings, but they can also get a commission reward for bringing in other people to invest."
"Encourage them to aim for the top of the pyramid; their friends and family are all potential customers..."
The Company's key members were all writing furiously, carefully taking notes of Kakuzu's words...
Even Hatake Sakumo, since meeting Kakuzu, felt like he had entered a new world. He regarded every word Kakuzu said as a famous quote. Although the teacher is the spiritual mentor, Kakuzu has also carried forward this concept.
Kakuzu nodded in satisfaction, seeing that the key members below had remembered most of it.
He then spoke again, "Shout our slogan one more time!"
"To succeed, you must first go crazy!"
"Sleep on the floor today, be the boss tomorrow!"
"Who are you?"
"We are the elite! We are billionaires!"
"Very good, send all these messages to all branch offices as quickly as possible!"
A slight smile appeared on Kakuzu's face, and he then gave the order.
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As the meeting ended, Hatake Sakumo shivered and looked at the frenzied employees, a sigh escaping his lips.
That's terrifying! Kakuzu's talk-no-jutsu seems even more effective than the Will of Fire!
He will definitely not participate in this kind of mission again...
After this Angel Plan concludes, the Land of Wind likely become his absolute forbidden zone.
Hmm... maybe I should buy a face mask and wear it...