"Our influence is actually that extensive?"
Karn revealed a little of the scale of his business to Kushina, leaving her wide-eyed with shock. However, she did not know everything; at the very least, she knew nothing about his armed forces or the intelligence organization managed by Yakushi Nonō.
It was not exactly deliberate concealment, but many things could not bear the light of day, such as human experimentation, which Kushina would most likely find difficult to accept. Although Karn could guarantee that she would not leave him even if she knew, he still tried to avoid things that would sour her mood.
"After I leave, manage these businesses if you want. If you don't, leave them to Xia Chuan and the others."
Hearing this, Kushina immediately became interested and asked, "Can I manage the business side of things?"
"Of course. Even losing a few hundred million ryo wouldn't matter. As long as you're happy."
Karn really was not boasting when he said this. His businesses had developed in the Shinobi World for ten years. Claiming that he held a monopoly over clothing, food, housing, and transportation in the Land of Fire would be an exaggeration, but at least thirty percent of its business was connected to him.
Pharmaceuticals, newspapers, desserts, casinos, chain izakayas, restaurants, and more-Xia Chuan had also become a renowned businesswoman in the Land of Fire, though many people knew that Karn stood behind her.
Seventy percent of the establishments where people spent money in Konoha belonged to Karn. The money he paid the Jonin would ultimately be spent at his businesses and circulate back to him.
Besides, Kushina was only acting on a passing whim. She would probably stop managing them once her interest faded.
Karn's greatest gain from this visit to the Shinobi World was the