The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World

[V2] - Chapter 114. The Call

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What happened in the game didn't escape Yuto's notice either. His heart was unexpectedly moved by the mother-son bond between Black Zetsu and Kaguya.

So, after giving it some thought, he casually modified the original boss quest.

He created a new task and divided it into two factions: one with the goal of hunting down Otsutsuki Kaguya, and the other, naturally, with the goal of protecting her. He also designated a safe zone, where Kaguya would remain during the early stages of the game, only coming out if the defending faction was at a disadvantage.

Otherwise, Kaguya would absolutely never come out!

He gave the filial son Black Zetsu and his mother plenty of time to chat in peace.

And of course, the game planning was a huge success—the rivalry between both sides significantly boosted big gift pack sales.

A true win-win scenario!

Yuto figured Black Zetsu and his friends were probably thanking him in their hearts.

As a businessman who carried the Will of Fire, he had always rejected violence. Any grievances should be settled within the game~

Didn't he even spare the other two Otsutsuki?

Instead, he opened up private rooms for them, offered good food and drink, and made them major bosses in the game.

It was just unexpected…

That the Zetsus, even after enduring so many [disasters], still had so much money. Those headsets weren't cheap, after all~

He wondered how many more gift packs the White Zetsu army could afford.

He—

Uchiha Yuto.

Only does honest business—never cheats!

Very soon.

This year's winter had passed.

Ever since the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara joined the game, the village had been peaceful, and nothing major had occurred in the Ninja World.

It seemed the Five Great Ninja Villages were now focusing their efforts on how to develop the Alternate Ninja World.

Of course, the online story of the 70-year-old grandmother searching for her grandson was still in progress.

A tale so sad it could move one to tears~

But—

It had been half a year, and Sasori still hadn't shown up?

If Konan hadn't said Sasori was holed up in the Land of Rain making puppets, Yuto might have thought Sasori had been locked up again, which would explain why his grandma hadn't found him.

Naturally, that was family business—nothing to do with him.

Didn't even Pakura, as a ninja from Sunagakure, bother with the matter?

He just wondered—

If they really reached the Alternate Ninja World, and if Pakura learned she had been betrayed and killed by the Fourth Kazekage, would she take him out on the spot?

As for the Alternate Ninja World…

Yuto Milk Tea was doing great. Judging from the map… in just under two months, fifty branches had already opened.

Conquering the Land of Fire with milk tea was only a matter of time!

As for Hanabi… she occasionally called her sister from the Alternate Ninja World.

Last time, Yuto overheard Boruto saying that the Hiashi from the Alternate Ninja World had been practicing Gentle Fist seriously in his courtyard with a gloomy face lately.

That aura—

It was quite terrifying!

After all… ever since the Fourth Ninja World War ended, he had retired and rarely used taijutsu or ninjutsu. Now that he had suddenly started training again…

No need to say more.

No wonder Yuto kept feeling this winter was so cold~

Two Hiashi~

Of course, it wasn't a big problem!

He believed that with his own skills, he'd be able to dodge it just fine.

On the other hand, another Orochimaru…

Yuto had chatted with him a bit too.

After all, the reason Yuto Milk Tea could open fifty stores in just two months was largely thanks to Orochimaru's help.

Yuto had lent part of his calling permissions to Orochimaru, allowing him to make contact with the Orochimaru from this world.

Naturally—

Orochimaru had paid for that.

Otherwise—

How could they have opened fifty stores in just two months?

Look at that—

That's vision.

He could drop billions without blinking an eye!

Compared to the other Orochimaru who defected for a billion, they weren't even in the same league.

It's said that whenever Orochimaru has free time now, he just stays at a milk tea shop, sipping drinks and chatting on the phone, living a leisurely and carefree life.

With the help of two Orochimarus and the Second Hokage, maybe—just maybe—they really could bring about a successful "meeting" between the two Ninja Worlds?

So—

During this time.

The Yuto Group had nothing much to worry about. Not only was the virtual reality game on this side doing extremely well, but even Yuto Milk Tea in the Alternate Ninja World was thriving and expanding rapidly.

…

"Yuto Milk Tea really is interesting! Honestly, even I've been drawn to it. I don't know why, but every time I walk past it, I get the urge to go in and buy a cup! It's just that… I've studied his formula, even tried replicating his milk tea, and found absolutely nothing!"

"…"

You also tried to copy his milk tea formula?

Orochimaru's mouth twitched slightly upon hearing what his other-world self said.

He suddenly remembered—back then… they clearly agreed to study the First Hokage's cells together, but what did that guy invite him to do instead?

Research milk tea, barbecue, and movies!

With a helpless sigh, he shook his head, "That guy's full of weird tricks! Honestly, I'd still advise you not to research his stuff."

Seriously.

How many times has Danzo gone bankrupt now?!

Just think—he's an old man in his sixties, and he's still trying to rebuild the Root Group.

He heard that this time he's planning to seize the initiative and occupy the Alternate Ninja World's market first.

He even said that as long as he moved faster, the Root Group could gain step by step and surpass the Yuto Group!

And the result?

Before his people could even arrive, fifty milk tea shops had already opened.

What's even the point anymore?

He wondered what will happen when Danzo, full of ambition, crosses through the portal into the Alternate Ninja World, ready to take on a grand venture—only to see that everyone in Konoha is already walking around with a cup of milk tea?

He is afraid that Danzo might have a heart attack!

"How are your medical ninjas at treating heart conditions over there?"

"Not bad! Why?"

"Oh, nothing! Just asking!"

"As expected, an Alternate Ninja World is still just an Alternate Ninja World. I didn't think the other me would actually inquire about medical ninja matters," said the voice on the other end of the call, with a leisurely tone. "I heard about you from Sasuke and Boruto! I thought you were a terrible guy! But now… it seems like you're also studying this Ninja World."

"Well, that's truly an honor!"

"So… the thing about defecting from the village for a billion and running a black-hearted factory—was that all just a cover?"

As soon as the words landed—

"…"

Silence on this end.

Then.

"…"

Silence on the other end too.

Finally.

"Forget it! Let's not talk about that!" said the other Orochimaru with a sigh and a tone of helplessness. "Let's talk about how to open the link between the two Ninja Worlds instead! Things haven't been exactly calm on this side either—maybe you all will be able to help."

He—

No longer cared about these.

Although the other Orochimaru seemed a little narrow-minded, he was still another version of himself. And with the Second Hokage's help, they were making good progress in their experiments.

So.

Everything else… could wait until they met face to face!

Then he seemed to recall something and asked curiously, "Since you've already learned so much, I assume your side has taken care of Otsutsuki Kaguya by now? The Otsutsuki clan really is interesting!"

"She should be taken care of already!"

"??? What do you mean should?"

"Well, that Otsutsuki Kaguya… she's now apparently a boss in the game and she dies several dozen times a day!"

"…"