To the Capital

Missions in Konoha were classified into five levels: D, C, B, A, and S. Personal requests for A and S-rank missions were almost impossible to make, as they involved confidential information from other villages and required at least a Jonin-level ninja to complete.

Only the Daimyo of the Fire Country or high-ranking officials with significant influence in Konoha could issue A or S-rank missions. Otherwise, individuals could only request missions up to B rank and below.

The task entrusted to Jake was classified as a B-rank mission at most. This was because there was a possibility of encountering rogue ninjas and wandering ronin during the long journey to the Fire Country. Even within the Fire Country, there was no escape from bandits and rogue ninjas that emerged after each war.

Since Jake's task was long, the mission reward had been set at 200,000 Ryo. Two teams led by Chunin were to depart tomorrow.

Of course, this one mission alone could not offset the debt that Konoha owed for the medicine. Jake would have to issue dozens of similar missions before Konoha could clear its debt.

Jake was prepared to inform Natsukawa of his departure upon his return. The two shops in Konoha were now solely dependent on Natsukawa. At present, everything was relatively easy in managing the inventory and bookkeeping. The two shops had hired a total of eight employees. Jake wouldn't have engaged in this unprofitable business venture without the debt owed to Tsunade.

"Natsukawa, there's a customer. You go ahead and take care of it. Come find me later," Jake said as he entered the shop and saw many Ninja Academy students buying items. He then headed to his residence in the backyard.

After a while, Jake heard footsteps at the door and said, "Come in, Natsukawa."

Creak.

However, it wasn't Natsukawa who entered, but a red-haired girl with a slightly chubby face, Kushina Uzumaki.

"You are… Kushina, right?" Jake pretended to ponder momentarily before uncertainly asking, "If you want to buy something, please go to the front shop. This is my private residence."

Kushina looked a bit embarrassed and bowed to Jake, "I'm sorry, Boss. I just wanted to ask you something."

If you know you're sorry, then hurry up and leave! But after three seconds of staring back and forth with Kushina, Jake sighed and stood up, saying, "Come in and have a seat. I'll go make some tea."

"Thank you, boss."

Upon hearing this, Kushina actually sat down. She waited for the tea while surveying Jake's residence.

"Here, Kushina. What can I do for you?" Jake thought he felt like he was getting too involved with the backup host of the Nine-Tails and that it could have negative consequences.

"Boss, your chocolates are so popular. Can I pre-order some?" Kushina asked eagerly while holding her teacup. She had snuck into Jake's residence because too many people were buying things in the front shop, and she had missed out.

"Sold out again? I didn't expect the business to be this good," Jake thought. He realized that he could open a candy factory in the ninja world. There didn't seem to be any particularly famous sweets in the ninja world. Even after several decades, the most famous sweets in Konoha were still dango and red bean soup, probably due to a certain someone's endorsement.

However, Jake was certain that at this time, only he was selling sweets like chocolate and lollipops in the ninja world.

Sugar is a supplement for happiness. In the American market, sweets alone have a market worth at least tens of billions of dollars. Suppose he were to open a candy factory in the ninja world. Could he establish a business guild that would reach all across the Fire Country within three years?

After leaving Konoha tomorrow, he would have to survey the surrounding towns to see where he could open a factory.

"Boss? Boss?"

After a few calls from Kushina, Jake woke up from his thoughts and apologized, "Sorry, I was lost in thought. You said you wanted to pre-order, right? No problem. How many do you want to pre-order?"

Kushina thought for a moment and then gave a number, "100 bars."

"100 chocolate bars are 20,000 Ryo, and there's also the promise I made to you last time, so I'll give you 120 chocolates. But I must remind you that eating too much chocolate will make you gain weight, so you need to exercise enough," Jake said.

"Yes, yes!" Kushina happily nodded. She had eaten the thirty chocolates from yesterday in less than a day. Tsunade and Jiraiya had even taken some, but she didn't care about the exercise part. She worked hard in her daily training, and a smooth piece of chocolate was the best comfort after a tiring day.

Jake nodded and said, "Okay, remember to go to Natsukawa to pay when you leave. After the next batch of sweets is delivered, I'll notify you first."

Upon hearing this, Kushina's face froze for a moment. "I have to pay again?"

"Of course, don't you have to pay when you buy something? Although it's a pre-order, you must pay a deposit before I buy and notify you," Jake said.

After seeing Kushina's expression, Jake couldn't help but ask, "Are you out of money?"

"Of course not," Kushina said, trying to sound confident, but her guilty tone betrayed her.

Before Jake could say anything else, Kushina stood up and walked out, obviously going to raise money.

The first batch of sweets had only gained some fame. Still, the second batch had attracted many people, especially ninja academy students who could afford Jake's expensive snacks.

After all, even a simple D-rank mission for a ninja can earn them anywhere between 500 to 10,000 Ryo. A hardworking lower-level ninja can complete at least three missions a day.

The ninja world is truly a treasure trove, with many undeveloped places. Jake added a few more plans for the future. Within three to five years, he must establish a force in the ninja world that can influence the decision-making of Konoha and use the power of the ninja world to establish his influence in the Marvel Universe.

After briefing Natsukawa, Jake was ready to depart. Two ninja teams, consisting of one Chunin and two Genin each, were assigned to accompany him. Since Konoha was still in a state of war, the number of ninja teams was reduced. Still, with two Chunin in the team, Jake's safety in the Fire Country was guaranteed.

In addition to the ninja, there was a carriage driver. Jake had purchased two carriages, one for logistics and supplies and the other more expensive for his own use. It was spacious enough for him to sleep comfortably at night.

After everything was prepared, Jake left Konoha.

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