Never Been Hokage? Then Don't Lecture Me About the Will of Fire
Chapter 57

All-In Is a Kind of Wisdom!

1,364 words 5 min read 7 views 1mo ago Source
Next

Two days passed.

The delegation sent by Sunagakure finally stepped through the gates of the Capital of the Land of Wind after a long journey.

The thick city walls kept the vast expanse of yellow sand at bay, while inside the city, the air was thick with heat, and the streets were bustling with traffic. As they traveled, the sights that met the eyes of Ebizo and his group were filled with an unusual sense of excitement.

The locals and wealthy merchants on the street almost all wore undisguised joy on their faces. In teahouses and taverns, everyone was talking about Angel Fund and Angel Plan.

"I've already received the dividends from the money I invested!"

"It really came true, and the money is now in my pocket!"

"If I had known, I would have mortgaged all the family's land and raised more capital to invest."

"The Company President of the Angel Fund is such a kind person!"

"I want to be a billionaire too!"

Many people carried their newly received bonuses in their pockets, heavy with pride. They beamed and boasted to each other, their dreams of getting rich overnight filling the air.

In the past few months, the Angel Fund has been paying out dividends on time, and the money has actually reached everyone's hands. The entire Capital has been swept up in this fervor.

Everywhere you look on the streets, you see employees of Angel Corporation., dressed in suits and ties, preaching to everyone they meet about how to get rich and escape poverty.

The Sunagakure delegation, led by Ebizo, walked among the crowd, their brows furrowed in secret.

Along the way, I saw that the influence of Angel Fund was pervasive not only in the Capital but also in remote towns.

This situation is far more complex than the intelligence reports suggest. Not only nobles and wealthy merchants, but even ordinary citizens have unwavering faith in this Company.

The delegation soon arrived at the headquarters of the Angel Fund.

Kakuzu hid in the inner room, sunglasses perched on his nose, listening to his subordinates report that the Sunagakure delegation had arrived outside.

"Company President, the people from Sunagakure are already in the front hall, waiting to receive you."

Kakuzu waved his hand, his tone indifferent:

"Heh... It seems Sunagakure is really that poor. They only took two days to travel such a long distance?"

"I won't show my face. I've been out and about too much over the years, and it's easy for it to cause trouble. What if some old ghost comes and recognizes me? Let White-Hair go out to greet him."

Hatake Sakumo to the side, had most of his face covered by a mask, revealing only a pair of calm eyes. He paused slightly upon hearing this.

"I?"

"It's you." Kakuzu glanced at him. "Remember your identity. You are a senior director of the Angel Fund. Don't act like a ninja. Deal with the Sunagakure people properly, probe their trump cards, and see how much money Shamon is planning to invest."

Sakumo took a deep breath, straightened his sharp black suit, suppressed the slight awkwardness in his heart, and strode out.

He silently recited in his heart: For the peace of the Land of Fire, and to curb the expansion of Sunagakure, I am a senior director of the Angel Plan.

I will give ten million taels to anyone who betrays me...

In the future, the number of people loyal to me will be in the hundreds of millions!

The amount of money you waste determines the breadth of your character!

Listen to the applause!

Going all in is a sign of wisdom!

The less money you have, the more you should dare to go all in!

Listen to the applause!

A series of self-help quotes swirled in his mind.

A moment later, in the front hall reception area.

Ebizo, accompanied by several Sand Ninja, sat upright in his seat, surveying the lavishly decorated hall.

The first thing that struck them was a sense of awe:

Wow, they're so rich...

As footsteps sounded, Hatake Sakumo slowly emerged from behind the screen. His face was covered by a mask, and his silver hair fell from his temples. He was composed and his suit made him look extraordinary.

"I 'Sunagakure come from afar, Sunagakure. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Sakumo's voice was steady as he pulled out a chair and sat down.

Ebizo's gaze fell on Sakumo, and he secretly sized up the senior director in front of him before getting straight to the point.

"My name Ebizo, and I have come to visit the Angel Fund on the orders of the Second Kazekage, Lord Shamon. On my way into the city, I've heard countless stories about your organization; many people have actually received dividends through the Angel Plan, which is truly astonishing."

"On behalf of Lord Kazekage, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the staff of your esteemed organization!"

Sakumo spoke calmly, his tone carrying the composure of a successful master:

Thank you everyone.

"Angel Plan is meant to bring wealth and prosperity to all. As long as you're willing to trust us, you'll naturally reap the rewards you deserve." He then changed the subject, asking with a hint of doubt on his face.

"I presume your visit to our headquarters is not solely to express your gratitude?"

"If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Besides, it's all for the People of the Land of Wind, so just call me Lu Ren."

"Haha, as expected, nothing can hide from Mr. Luren's discerning eyes!" Ebizo chuckled.

"Alas, Mr. Luren, you know how tough it is in Sunagakure!"

"The villagers not only have to fight desperately to survive, but also cultivate diligently to protect their homes and country!"

"You've probably heard about how our village's Lord Kazekage, in order to subsidize the people, would personally lead teams to mine in his spare time."

"Indeed, I have heard of such things. Lord Kazekage truly works tirelessly for the country and its people, which is admirable."

"In that case, if your village needs any help from us, just say so. I will definitely help if I can, and I will try my best to help if I can't!"

Hatake Sakumo waved his hand, his expression excited.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Luren, it's like this..."

Just as Ebizo was about to reveal the purpose of his trip, a deafening blast of music suddenly erupted from downstairs...

"What... what's going on, Mr. Luren?" Ebizo asked, looking astonished.

"Haha, I forgot to tell you, today is the day the Angel Fund distributes its returns. Why don't you come with me to take a look?" Hatake Sakumo laughed heartily.

Upon hearing this, Ebizo and the Sand Ninja beside him exchanged glances. Seeing is believing, and there's no harm in taking a look.

They were then led down to the meeting room by Sakumo.

The venue was packed with people.

"Moshi Moshi, music, stop!"

Sakamoto, standing on the stage, shouted:

"Family members, what is our slogan?"

The crowd below roared in unison:

"To succeed, you must first go crazy!"

"Sleep on the floor today, be the boss tomorrow!"

"Very good!"

Where is the applause?

The hall erupted in applause, with many people even standing up, waving their arms and shouting.

Without further ado, Sakamoto clapped his hands, and a group of staff carried out wooden crates from backstage. Once all the crates were opened, they were filled with gold and silver coins.

This blatant visual impact severely stimulated everyone in the audience. Even though many had already received their share of the profits several times, their eyes were still bloodshot. If it weren't for the burly guards protecting them, some would probably have rushed forward to grab the spoils.

"Ahem, now I'll be distributing everyone's earnings!" Sakamoto coughed lightly and immediately arranged for someone to start counting the money.

"Kameda Saburo invested 20 million taels, and the return was... 4 million taels!"

"Whoosh!" Upon hearing his share of the profits, Kameda couldn't help but shout out loud!

Let's congratulate him!

"Next up, Kuroda Goro, invested 200,000 taels, and the return is 40,000 taels!"

"Damn it... If only I had more money..." The man named Kuroda clenched his fists, his face full of resentment.

The dividend payments on the platform were proceeding smoothly.

Upstairs, Hatake Sakumo suddenly turned around, looked at Ebizo beside him, and said calmly, "Mr. Ebizo, what were you about to say to me just now?"

Ebizo forcibly suppressed the agitation in his heart and spoke with a hint of excitement, "Mr. Luren, since your company is so busy, I'll get straight to the point. We, Sunagakure, would like to invest in the Angel Plan. I wonder if your company would accept our offer?"

"Oh? Of course. I've heard about your village's situation; the people are living in poverty. So, on top of the original 20% profit, I'll increase it by another 5%."

"It's also to give Mr. Ebizo face, how about it?" Sakumo said calmly and gently.

"Wow, you've given me a wonderful surprise, Brother Lu Ren!"

"You're too kind. It's all for serving the people, nothing to worry about, Brother Ebizo."

"By the way, bro, how much money are you Sunagakure planning to invest?" Hatake Sakumo asked, puzzled.

Ebizo slightly, his tone bold. "Originally Lord Kazekage instructed me to first use a portion of the funds to test the waters. However, after witnessing today's profit-sharing meeting, I decided to take matters into my own hands."

"Two hundred million, I'll invest it all!"

"What was that saying again? Hmm... Going all in is a form of wisdom!"

"I'm going all in!"

End of Chapter
Prev
NovelSummaries
Next

Explore the wiki

Comments