Chapter 41

The shipping company was Gato's lifelong effort.

Even though it was occupied by others, he still didn't want the company to go bankrupt in the hands of inexperienced people.

After all, he had already invested a considerable amount of money in the Land of Waves and the establishment of ninja villages.

If they were unable to dominate the market and make a profit with the seed company, relying solely on shipping would not be sustainable.

Kaze glanced at Gato, causing cold sweat to stream down his face, his head pressed firmly against the ground. Suddenly, swoosh! "Ah!" Gato let out a horrifying scream. His arm was pierced by a golden-red fox tail, and blood quickly flowed out.

"I don't like opposing voices, and I don't like being questioned. I only want one voice within the entire organization," Kaze's eyes turned crimson with vertical pupils, emitting a substantial killing intent that made the entire room feel like an ice cavern.

"Understand?"

Hearing this, Gato, disregarding the pain, repeatedly knocked his head on the ground, begging for mercy. "I understand, my lord! Please spare me this time!"

Zabuza and Haku, who were beside them, also felt a sense of fear.

They stood stiffly, not daring to move a muscle. In just one day, they realized that Kaze's power had once again risen to a higher level.

If they had previously underestimated this shadow clone and thought they could easily defeat it, now they weren't so sure if they could win against this shadow clone. The change in power was terrifying.

"As an exception," the icy killing intent and fox tails retracted, and the room returned to its normal temperature. "From now on, the shipping company will be renamed as the Four Stars Corporation, and the logo will be based on the design on this mask."

After finishing his instructions, Kaze took out the mask he had custom-made in the afternoon and placed it on the small coffee table in front of him.

Then he gently clasped his hands together and whispered with a voice that only the three of them could hear, "Mokuton, Wood Release."

In an instant, all the seeds in front of Kaze's feet sprouted and grew. Within a single breath, the room was filled with rice plants, each as tall as a person.

"Is that... Wood Release!?" Unable to hold back his expression anymore, Zabuza's eyes widened.

This was the bloodline limit that only the godlike ninja possessed! How much hidden power did this Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki of Konoha still have?

With these thoughts in mind, Zabuza looked at Kaze's eyes with even greater awe and fear. He had no doubt that with Kaze's current power, he could easily beat the Five Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

On the other hand, Haku and Gato were not aware of the fame of Wood Release.

However, when they saw the large ears of wheat and the stalks that were several times taller than the other rice plants, their eyes widened just like Zabuza's.

They might not understand Wood Release, but they understood rice!

"Is this... Is this really rice!?" Gato, who never learned his lesson, once again voiced his doubt.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, he immediately realized his mistake. Hastily using his remaining intact hand, he continuously slapped himself.

"This is definitely rice!"

"Only a powerful ninja like our master can cultivate such divine crops!"

"Compared to you, the leaders of the Five Great Shinobi Villages are not even worthy of carrying your shoes."

Rainbow compliments continuously flowed from Gato's mouth. But he was genuinely excited.

These rice plants could be used as shade trees, and if they were really cultivated, the yield per acre would definitely exceed 1,000 kilograms!

In the current ninja world's food market, this would create an impact comparable to a Great Ninja War!

He could even engage in a price war with the high-yield rice and force farmers from other countries to switch to different crops or change their professions, making them rely on our cheap rice.

With that, he could control the food supply of various countries and become a new world hegemon, changing the existing structure of the ninja world and establishing a situation where the Five Great Nations were controlled by one corporation.

Thinking about this, Gato couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his head. Even the slaps on his face became more vigorous, and his face swelled up like a fermenting dough.

"Master, just give us one year!"

"One year from now, we can dominate all countries with the massive amount of rice produced by these crops, selling it at a significantly lower price."

"We will force their farmers to grow other crops or change their livelihoods, making them rely only on our cheap rice."

If Gato was forced before, now he was willing. A regular world millionaire and a high-ranking member of an organization at the level of the Five Great Nations.

Anyone would know how to choose!

"To have created a world-class company, you are indeed not a fool," Kaze praised Gato without needing further explanation, giving him a glance.

Unlike Zabuza and Haku, who had bewildered expressions and didn't understand the significance of cheap rice, Gato was indeed a business talent that could be useful.

"However, selling rice is too slow. We are a seed company, so let's sell the seeds directly."

"I have tampered with this batch of seeds, and the first-generation rice produced can be used as seeds for further planting."

"But the second-generation seeds can only be used as food and cannot sprout and yield results."

"You go and have someone collect the rice here. This amount is enough for you to open up the market and gain popularity."

"Later, I will give you another batch of seeds for planting. Harvest every two months, and you can harvest three times."

Gato's eyes brightened upon hearing Kaze's words. Selling seeds was definitely more profitable and allowed for faster expansion.

It was also less likely to provoke resistance. With these high-yield rice plants, farmers from various countries would compete to buy them.

If there were any countries that prevented their purchase, those farmers would be the biggest obstacles!

"I understand!"

"I'll have someone come to collect the rice, and we'll start establishing the company and building momentum tomorrow!"

Gato jumped up from the ground in excitement and rushed outside. Kaze didn't stop him and instead turned his gaze to Zabuza and Haku, who had somewhat dazed expressions.

Feeling Kaze's gaze, Zabuza regained control of his expression, respectfully lowering his head. "Leader, do you have any instructions for us?"

Kaze nodded slightly and spoke, "The name of the ninja village will be Four Stars Village. The emblem will have four small stars engraved."

"Also, in the next few days, you will accompany me on a trip. I need to find some ninjas to join us."

Since they were establishing a ninja village, it was natural to have high-quality ninjas to make an impressive appearance. Recalling the storyline in his mind, Kaze quickly locked in two candidates: Karin and Hidan.

In the original plot, Karin's first appearance was during the Chunin Exams, representing the Grass Village, so she would be easy to find.

As for Hidan, Kaze remembered that he didn't join Akatsuki until after Sasori's death. Currently, he should be in the Land of Hot Springs, involved in a cult as a serial killer.

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