On November 10th, Year 7 of Konoha, eight months had passed in the Senju Clan Compound. On this day, Tsubasa learned that tomorrow was his grandfather Senju Yasuhei's birthday, so he and Mei'er set off home a day early. Along the way, Tsubasa was filled with anticipation, and images of his family kept flashing through his mind.
Finally arriving at the weapon shop in Hokage Street, Tsubasa took a deep breath and stepped inside. Senju Ga was busy dusting various weapons inside when she heard the noise and instinctively looked up. For a moment, she froze, almost dropping what she was holding. "Tian... Tsubasa?" Her voice trembled, her eyes filled with disbelief. Confirming it was her son, Senju Ga's eyes reddened instantly. She rushed over and hugged Tsubasa tightly, murmuring, "My son, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!" She held Tsubasa tightly, as if letting go would cause him to disappear.
Being hugged by his mother, Tsubasa was a little embarrassed at first, but soon his heart was filled with warmth. He hugged his mother back and said with a smile, "Mom, I'm back now."
Senju Ga pulled Tsubasa to sit down on the chair, her gaze lingering on his face, touching his face and looking at his hands, muttering, "You've gotten thinner and darker. You must have suffered a lot in the Senju Clan Compound." As she spoke, her eyes reddened again.
Senju Ga held Tsubasa, seemingly having endless things to say. "My son, how have you been in the Senju Clan Compound these past eight months? Have you been eating well? Are you settling in comfortably?" She bombarded him with a series of questions, her eyes full of concern.
Tsubasa patiently answered each question one by one, "Mother, don't worry about me. I'm eating and sleeping well in the Senju Clan Compound, and my master and mistress are taking good care of me."
Senju Ga then inquired about cultivation, "How's your cultivation? Has it progressed? Is Master fierce?"
At the mention of cultivation, Tsubasa immediately became interested and began to talk animatedly. "Mother, you don't know how much progress I've made in the past eight months! Master is very satisfied with me, praising my high talent and fast learning. Even his talent when he was a child couldn't compare to mine!" As he spoke, he gestured with various movements, as if he had returned to the training ground.
"Really? I knew my son was the best!" Senju Ga smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits, her face full of pride.
Tsubasa continued, "I've also learned the Four-Pillar House Technique, which is Ninjutsu for building houses! The houses I build are tall, sturdy, and exceptionally beautiful. Tonight, I'll demolish this place and rebuild a tall, sturdy, and beautiful house for my family. I guarantee it will impress you! I've also built a palace and given it to my master and mistress."
Senju Ga was both surprised and delighted. "My son is so talented! He can even build houses using Ninjutsu. Show me tonight!"
Suddenly remembering something, Senju Ga's smile took on a gossipy tone. "By the way, how are things going with you and that girl from Biwako? Are you two getting along better now?"
Hearing this, Tsubasa's face showed a hint of unease. He scratched his head and said, "Mom, don't worry about me. I'm only six years old. It's too early for me to be in a relationship. Besides... besides, Biwako likes Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"Huh?" Senju Ga was a little surprised. "When did this girl Sarutobi Clan? I always thought you two would..." She sighed softly, then smiled. "But it's alright, children all have their own ideas. As long as you're both happy." Thinking of Biwako, Senju Ga's eyes were filled with tender memories. "That girl was so clever and mischievous, and she had such a sweet tongue. Every time she saw me, she would call me 'Auntie' this and 'Auntie' that. She was so lovable."
The mother and son chatted enthusiastically, from everyday matters to their spiritual progress and even relationship issues, without any barriers between them.
Before we knew it, dusk was falling, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window, casting golden shadows on the floor inside the house. Grandpa and his six aunts all came to the house, and the room was filled with warmth and joy. The whole family gathered together, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Grandpa sat in the main seat, a kind smile on his face, his eyes filled with affection for Tsubasa. His aunts sat around him, their eyes also full of concern. Tsubasa was enveloped in this deep love.
" Tsubasa, you're finally back! I've missed you so much." Grandpa Senju Yasuhei out and lovingly patted Tsubasa's head. His rough hands, warm with the passage of time, were full of longing.
Aunt Dō Senju quickly pulled Tsubasa over and stuffed a plate full of snacks into his hands. "Child, you must not have been eating properly in the Senju Clan. You've lost weight." Her words were full of heartache.
The family chatted amongst themselves, showering Tsubasa with concern and care, which warmed Tsubasa's heart.
After chatting about everyday things for a while, Senju Ga and the aunts started talking about their respective businesses, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
The old woman, Dō Senju, looked worried and said helplessly, "My restaurant has been dwindling since the Akimichi Clan opened a new shop. Their place is decorated very luxuriously and the service is excellent. All the customers have been drawn to it, and my business has plummeted." She sighed softly, her eyes filled with helplessness.
Grandpa Senju Yasuhei frowned as well. "My pharmacy is the same. Nara Clan has so many new medicines and they advertise so well, but I'm getting fewer and fewer customers. I really don't know what to do." His eyes revealed confusion and anxiety. The pharmacy, which he had run for many years, was facing a crisis, leaving the old man feeling powerless.
Second Sister Gi Senju said with a wry smile, " The Sarutobi Clan's inn has better facilities than mine, and the prices are more affordable. I have many empty rooms here." There was a hint of frustration in her voice. She had put a lot of effort into the inn, but she couldn't compete with the advantages of her rival.
When Liu Niang In Senju mentioned the Sato Clan's casino, she looked helpless. " The Sato Clan's casino has so many tricks up its sleeve, and they always have all sorts of events. They've stolen all my customers, and my little casino is about to go out of business."
When Mother Senju Ga spoke of the Uchiha Clan's weapon shop, her face was full of worry. " The Uchiha Clan's weapons are of good quality and have a great reputation, making it increasingly difficult for our family's weapon shop to do business."
Listening to his elders' complaints, Tsubasa recalled some business acumen from his past life. An idea struck him, and he said, "Actually, we can try a different approach to business. Do you know what supermarkets, large shopping malls, fancy restaurants, Star Level hotels, chain stores, celebrity entertainment, and real estate are?"
Everyone looked puzzled and shook their heads.
Tsubasa then explained, "Supermarkets and large shopping malls bring together all sorts of goods in one big place, offering a complete range of products so customers can shop in one stop. We can also run promotional activities, such as discounts and spending thresholds, to attract more people to buy things."
Grandpa nodded thoughtfully. "That sounds interesting. This way, we can meet the needs of different people, and guests will definitely want to come."
"What are chain stores?" Second Aunt asked curiously.
"A chain store is simply opening the same store in different locations, with uniform decoration, management, and pricing. This allows you to expand your business and increase brand awareness. For example, if Grandma's restaurant were to open a chain, more people could enjoy our delicious food," Tsubasa patiently explained.
The old lady's eyes lit up. "That's great! That way, even if one shop doesn't do well, the others can still survive."
"There's also celebrity entertainment. We can cultivate some talented people, have them perform shows, hold competitions, and attract audiences. This will not only make money but also increase our fame," Tsubasa continued.
Sixth Sister became interested. "That's a good idea. My casino can hire celebrities to perform; that will definitely attract more customers."
"Real estate is about buying land, building houses, and then selling them to people who need them, or renting them out and collecting rent," Tsubasa explained in detail. "We can build different types of houses according to different people's needs—villas, apartments, and ordinary residences are all possible. And this is something I'm good at. I just learned a house-building Ninjutsu that's fast, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing."
Grandpa clapped his hands excitedly, "These ideas are fantastic! Tsubasa, you're truly our family's lucky star! In a little while, show us your house-building Ninjutsu!"
Tsubasa also shared some management methods. "We need to focus on employee training to ensure they have a good service attitude. We also need to conduct market research to understand customer needs and continuously improve our products and services."
The aunts and grandfather listened attentively, occasionally asking questions, Tsubasa answered one by one. Before they knew it, it was getting late, but the enthusiasm for the discussion inside the room had not diminished at all. Inspired by Tsubasa, the elders seemed to have opened up new ideas about business and were full of confidence in the Mirai of their business.