Zhang Yu leaned back in his chair.
"Not high."
"The tavern's operating losses alone amounted to fifteen million taels of silver per month."
"The remaining five million taels should be used to cover the care of Hashirama and Tobirama."
"A God of Shinobi."
"A Second Hokage."
"Two people will be responsible for protecting the entire examination hall, and each will only receive two and a half million taels."
"This price is already very low."
Jiraiya opened his mouth, but couldn't find a rebuttal.
The cost for ordinary Jonin to carry out high-level missions is already quite high.
Not to mention the space Hashirama and the Tobirama.
Looking across the entire Shinobi World, getting these two to join forces is not something that can be done simply by having money.
The fact that Zhang Yu is now willing to make a price indicates that there is room for negotiation.
But reason is reason.
Twenty million taels is still too much.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
The wine purchases earlier cost 7.2 million taels of silver.
He also repaid 600,000 taels of silver on behalf of Jiraiya.
He has sold quite a few things to raise the money.
Now Konoha is holding a Chunin Ninja Exams, and they need to spend another 20 million ryo.
Is this the Chunin Ninja Exams, or a massive purge of Konoha's finances?
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Zhang Yu's attitude remained casual.
"I'm an easy person to talk to."
"If the Third finds it difficult, he doesn't have to be invited."
" The Chunin Ninja Exams are Konoha's affair."
"It's perfectly normal for the tavern not to participate."
After saying that, he sat back down in his original seat and picked up his teacup.
"Let's pretend this was never mentioned."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression immediately changed.
"No problem!"
"Not at all difficult!"
He dared not let the matter drop.
Candidates from Sunagakure, Otogakure, and other ninja villages have already arrived in Konoha.
Once the exam begins, anything can happen.
If it were just a regular conflict, the Konoha Jonin could handle it.
However, if someone deliberately creates chaos or takes the opportunity to attack Konoha, the situation will be completely different.
The mere presence of Hashirama and Tobirama is enough to quell all problems.
These two don't even need to make public appearances.
By keeping watch from the shadows, Konoha would have two extra layers of protection.
Twenty million taels is indeed heartbreaking.
But the Chunin Ninja Exams and the safety of Konoha are more important.
Hiruzen Sarutobi forced a smile.
"The price offered by Boss Zhang Yu is very reasonable."
Konoha accepts.
Jiraiya turned to look at him.
"Old man, do you really have that much money?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi almost couldn't maintain his smile.
No.
Not at least not now.
But he couldn't say it in front of Zhang Yu.
" The Konoha Treasury will be responsible for the payment."
After Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the leather suitcase that was placed at his feet.
Click.
The box lid is opened.
Stacks of banknotes were neatly arranged inside.
"Here is five million taels."
"Consider this the first expense."
"The remaining fifteen million taels will be paid in full tomorrow."
Zhang Yu glanced into the box.
Tobirama.
"Entered into account."
Tobirama walked to the table and took the suitcase.
"Use of funds?"
" Chunin Ninja Exams care expenses."
"Payer?"
Konoha.
Tobirama took out the ledger and wrote down the transaction information first.
Then he took out stacks of banknotes.
Each stack must be checked for its face value, quantity, and authenticity.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat opposite him, unable to even drink his tea.
He had just withdrawn those five million taels from the Konoha treasury.
Within half a day, all of it had been deposited into the accounts of the Undead Tavern.
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, was in a good mood.
Once all 20 million taels have arrived, the tavern will have a much better cash flow.
The backyard apartment, vegetable garden, and swimming pool are gradually being completed.
The size of the lobby, however, was not expanded.
During the Chunin Ninja Exams, ninjas from various villages would come to Konoha.
The tavern's customer traffic is sure to increase.
There aren't enough tables available now.
Zhang Yu had already set his sights on the two shops next to the tavern.
One is right next to the left wall.
The other one is on the right.
Once you take over the storefront, you can easily expand by knocking down the walls.
The left side can be converted into a card and chess room.
Regular playing cards, board games, and games suitable for multiple players can all be included.
The area on the right has been converted into a billiards room.
After enjoying drinks and snacks, guests can continue their entertainment.
Once the tavern's revenue increases, we'll buy the other shops as well.
At this rate of development, the entire street will eventually be incorporated into the pub area.
FOOD.
Beverages.
Chess and card games.
billiards.
Picture album.
We can add more projects in the future.
This area could be completely transformed into Konoha's largest commercial and entertainment district.
Don't even mention the ninjas from various villages then.
Even local residents of Konoha would come and spend money there.
Zhang Yu thought about it more and more and it seemed feasible.
The 20 million taels of nursing care fees are just the right amount to serve as the initial expansion funds.
On the other side, Tobirama was still taking inventory.
He checked very slowly.
Every bill had to pass through your hands.
The numbers are also checked repeatedly.
Jiraiya waited a few minutes, then couldn't help but ask, " Lord Tobirama, this money was just taken from Konoha's treasury."
"There shouldn't be any problems."
Tobirama did not look up.
Accounts cannot be based on what should be kept.
"If we lose even one, the tavern will suffer a loss."
Jiraiya could only keep quiet.
Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not urge them any further.
He was Tobirama -disciple.
Many of Konoha's rules and regulations were established by Tobirama himself.
Now that Tobirama is in charge of the tavern's finances, if he dares to offer any opinions on the accounts, it's like walking into a volcano.
Time passed little by little.
Fifteen minutes later, Tobirama put the last stack of banknotes back into the suitcase.
He checked the ledger again.
"The denomination is correct."
"The quantity is correct."
"No counterfeit or damaged banknotes."
"Five million taels, confirmed."
Tobirama wrote down the final figures in the ledger.
"The money has been credited to your account."
Zhang Yu nodded.
"OK."
"The first payment has been received."
"Once the remaining fifteen million taels arrive tomorrow, the care agreement will officially take effect."
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly stood up.
"It will definitely be delivered tomorrow."
"It's getting late, we won't bother you any longer."
Jiraiya also stood up.
" Boss Zhang Yu, we'll be going now."
After bowing to Hashirama and Tobirama, the two quickly left the office.
No one stopped when they left the Undead Tavern.
They walked through two streets and then turned onto a less crowded road.
They only slowed down when they were two or three kilometers away from the tavern.
Jiraiya let out a long sigh.
"Finally out."
"Every time I go into that tavern, I feel a tightness in my back."
Hiruzen Sarutobi wiped his forehead.
" The Lord First, the Second, and Madara Uchiha stood together at the back."
"No one would have an easy time in that situation."
"Especially when Zhang Yu sets his price."
Jiraiya recalled the scene from just now, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"Twenty million taels."
"Old man, where are you going to scrape together the remaining fifteen million tomorrow?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped in his tracks.
The smile on his face vanished completely.
Then, he slowly turned his head to look at Jiraiya.
Jiraiya had a bad feeling.
Why are you looking at me like that?