Zhang Yu did not immediately make an offer.
This in itself is a signal.
The better something is, the less you should rush to ask about it.
If you press them too hard, it becomes difficult to negotiate the price.
Inoichi Yamanaka glanced at the empty bottle in Hyuga Hiashi's hand, then at the empty bottle in his own hand, and already knew what was going on.
This wine probably won't be cheap today.
The same applies to Hyuga Hiashi.
He gently placed the bottle on the table, his tone more steady than usual.
" Inoichi, how much do you think this sake should be worth in Konoha?"
Inoichi Yamanaka did not answer immediately.
He tapped the bottle with his fingers and muttered, "Ordinary spirits don't deserve to be compared to this."
"If it's just about the taste, 30,000 taels a bottle is already very high."
"But it's a unique, exclusive wine."
"After that last sip, all the other liquors in the house tasted like they'd been diluted with water."
Hyuga Hiashi nodded.
"Me too."
The two looked at each other and saw the seriousness on each other's faces.
They've really been taken advantage of.
Inoichi Yamanaka lowered his voice. "If Boss Zhang Yu is willing to sell, I won't hesitate for up to 50,000 taels."
Hyuga Hiashi said calmly, "If it's truly a limited edition, I might not be able to get it for 50,000 taels."
Inoichi Yamanaka's brow twitched.
"You mean?"
Hyuga Hiashi looked at the row of liquor cabinets behind the bar, his voice even lower.
"The things that Boss Zhang Yu brings out cannot be measured by ordinary prices."
Just because I was able to give away a bottle of this Erguotou liquor so easily last time doesn't mean it's cheap.
Inoichi Yamanaka fell silent.
Ino and Hinata were standing nearby, looked completely bewildered.
A bottle of wine, worth tens of thousands of taels?
This is like pouring money down your throat.
Ino couldn't help but lean close to Hinata's ear and whisper, "Is your father usually this generous with alcohol?"
Hinata gently shook her head.
My father is usually very disciplined.
Ino blinked.
"Then this wine must be exceptionally potent."
Hinata gave a soft "hmm".
Although she didn't know much about wine, she could tell that her father really wanted it.
Bai stood at the door, outwardly maintaining a welcoming posture, but inwardly he was filled with surprise.
You'd accept 50,000 taels for a single bottle?
Are the drinks in the tavern really that valuable?
Zhang Yu observed the reactions of the others.
He wasn't in a hurry.
In business, the worst thing you can do is rush things.
The ones in urgent need right now are Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka.
The more they want to buy, the easier it is to drive up the price.
Zhang Yu picked up the empty bottle, looked at it, and then gently placed it back on the bar.
"Chief of the Hiashi, Chief of the Inoichi."
"You've all probably tried this wine."
I won't say much about the taste.
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately replied, "It is indeed the best liquor I have ever drunk."
Hyuga Hiashi nodded.
"A powerful entry, but a clean finish."
The aroma lingers, yet the aftertaste is not harsh.
"No other sake in Konoha can compare."
Zhang Yu smiled.
"Since you both say so, then I won't beat around the bush."
"This premium Erguotou is not a regular beverage sold in stores."
" The Third Hokage had already pre-ordered a batch."
Upon hearing this, both Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka's expressions changed simultaneously.
" The Lord Third has been reserved?"
Inoichi Yamanaka's brows immediately furrowed.
Hyuga Hiashi also sat up a little straighter.
Zhang Yu sighed, deliberately making his expression troubled.
"Yes."
"Since the Third Hokage himself has spoken, I can't very well refuse."
"There weren't many bottles of this wine to begin with, and the Third had already placed their order."
"The tavern's inventory is very tight right now."
I hadn't originally planned to continue selling them.
Hyuga Hiashi's heart sank.
Inoichi Yamanaka was also getting anxious.
Is the Third Hokage already in the running?
Then the quantity of wine will be different.
If they don't secure this sake today, even the Hokage has his eye on it, they might not be able to buy it again in the future.
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately lowered his stance.
" Boss Zhang Yu, I won't make things difficult for you."
"If the quantity is small, the Yamanaka Clan can buy less."
Even just one bottle would be fine.
Hyuga Hiashi glanced at him and immediately replied.
"The same applies to the Hyuga Clan."
"This wine is truly a rare find for me."
"If Boss Zhang Yu has any spare cash, I am willing to purchase according to your store's rules."
Both clan leaders spoke very politely.
The meaning is quite clear.
They didn't want to leave empty-handed.
Zhang Yu looked at the two of them and almost burst out laughing inside.
It's done.
My appetite has been whetted.
Now all that's left is the final cut.
He tapped his fingers lightly twice on the bar, as if he had made a great decision.
"Since both clan leaders have come in person, I can't refuse them any face at all."
"How about this?"
"Top-grade Erguotou, 100,000 taels per bottle."
"This price is non-negotiable."
As soon as he finished speaking, the area in front of the bar fell silent.
Ino's eyes widened in surprise.
Hinata couldn't help but look up as well.
Bai stood at the doorway, his fingers clenching slightly.
One hundred thousand taels of silver for one bottle.
This price is higher than the two clan leaders had privately guessed.
Inoichi Yamanaka's hand froze in mid-air.
Hyuga Hiashi also remained silent for a moment.
It's not that they can't come up with 100,000 taels.
However, this price is indeed not low.
Even for the head of the ninja clan, spending 100,000 taels on a single bottle of wine would be a luxury.
The problem is, they had drunk it.
The taste is intensely satisfying with every sip, cleanly fragrant, and leaves you wanting more.
Inoichi Yamanaka recalled the first glass of Erguotou he poured himself after returning home that night.
The moment the liquor went down his throat, he completely relaxed.
The Yamanaka Clan, constantly exposed to intelligence and mental techniques, carries a much heavier mental burden than ordinary ninjas.
That glass of wine seemed to suppress all the noise in my head.
Is it worth it?
The answer is yes.
Hyuga Hiashi also recalled the scene of himself sipping wine in his study.
The Hyuga Main Family has strict rules and many clan affairs, so he rarely has a moment to truly relax.
But that bottle of Erguotou gave him a rare taste of what true enjoyment meant.
One hundred thousand taels is indeed a high price.
But if you miss it, you might not get another chance.
Hyuga Hiashi was the first to speak.
" The Hyuga Clan can accept this price."
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately replied, " The Yamanaka Clan can also accept this."
After they finished speaking, they both looked at each other.
The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.
Zhang Yu was even happier.
Just accept it all.
The real control comes next.
He deliberately put on an even more troubled expression.
"I am pleased that the two clan chiefs are willing to accept the price."
But there's still one problem.
Inoichi Yamanaka's heart tightened.
What's the problem?
Zhang Yu shrugged.
"As I just mentioned, the Third Hokage has already reserved most of the inventory."
"The only bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) we have left at the tavern that we can temporarily use is the last one."
Hyuga Hiashi frowned.
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately looked at him.
Last bottle?
Both of them wanted to buy it.
There was only one bottle of wine.
This is troublesome.
Zhang Yu spoke very sincerely.
"Chief of the Hiashi, Chief of the Inoichi."
"You are all prominent figures in Konoha."
"In business, I can't favor one side over the other."
"So, you two can decide who gets this last bottle."
"Once we've reached an agreement, I'll sell it to whoever we want."