Chapter 48: Losing Worries at a Young Age

Before, there was only one photo for each action. This meant that if others purchased it, the photo would be unique, exclusive to the buyer. However, now they needed to replicate the photo multiple times. Naturally, the quality would decrease. After all, the photos wouldn't be one-of-a-kind anymore.

To fix this, they had to create better, more enchanting poses for Sasuke. Haruno Sakura, the number one designer in Konoha, was famous for her mastery in this field. As for the weapons and equipment needed for the business, those would also need to be upgraded.

Naruto and Sakura used the Transformation Technique to turn into adults and donned masks. This allowed them to enter certain stores they otherwise couldn't access. The shopkeeper was stunned as the two of them bought a large number of clothes in one go: from cats and dogs, to waiters and Hokage robes, even clothes for little boys and handsome men.

The next morning, Sasuke woke up to find his room filled with clothes. His eyes twitched as he gazed at the mess. Naruto patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sasuke, this is the last time. Once you finish the photoshoot today, you'll graduate."

Sakura nodded in agreement. "That's right! Today we'll shoot dozens of different themes. After that, we'll make copies, and you'll be free!"

Sasuke clenched his teeth and grumbled, "Fine, I'll do it."

Sakura smiled, pleased by his cooperation. "Good! But this time, the pose is more difficult. You'll need to pretend to be a kitten or something."

Sasuke groaned in frustration. "No way! I can't do something that ridiculous."

"Zhuzi, you need to be softer. Remember, our customer base is mostly women, so make the pose more charming and less stiff!" Sakura urged.

Sasuke was at a loss for words. He didn't know how he felt anymore, but at this point, he had done it many times before. This wasn't any different. He reluctantly agreed.

The trio worked hard until the afternoon, finalizing the photos. Naruto and Sakura knew that the photo replication process was something they couldn't outsource, so they had to buy more equipment to handle the mass production.

Naruto was struck by the oddity of this world. There were electrical appliances, cameras, and computers, but no civilian mobile phones. This might have been due to the political climate, as most technological advancements were focused on the military.

After the photoshoot, they went to a restaurant to celebrate. But Sasuke wasn't sure if he was actually celebrating. Either way, Naruto was happy that the photoshoots would soon be over.

The following day, Naruto and Sakura set out to purchase the necessary equipment. While the cost was high, they managed to make the purchase. With the new equipment in hand, they also needed a space to work, so they rented a room. Everything was set up, and they began producing photos.

Three days later, their sales exploded. The cute, professional photos with well-done lighting and Sasuke's charm captured the attention of fans across Konoha. Within a week, Sasuke's photos were being sold everywhere, extending far beyond his original fanbase.

Naruto and Sakura worked tirelessly, from morning until night. They didn't even need to sell the photos themselves. All they had to do was set up the equipment, copy the photos, and place them on the windowsill for automatic sales. The money flowed in effortlessly.

Within two weeks, they hired five employees and let the profits roll in. Nearly every woman in Konoha had purchased Sasuke's photos. There were even rumors that a photo of Sasuke had been discovered in Utatane Koharu's room. This led to Sarutobi Hiruzen issuing a regulation to stop the spread of such items.

But no regulation could slow down the momentum. In a matter of days, Sasuke's photos had spread across the Land of Fire, reaching second-tier dealers who sold them to more prosperous places. Ino sighed, "Not getting a ride is the biggest misfortune of my life."

Inuzuka Kiba remarked, "I'll never look at Sasuke the same way again."

Shino, always stoic, added, "I didn't expect him to have such a side. It's surprising."

Kakashi wondered aloud, "Itachi is going to see this too, right?"

A month passed, and piracy became rampant. The entertainment industry wasn't well-developed, so most people didn't understand the importance of buying original products. This lack of awareness led to Sakura Co., Ltd. going bankrupt.

Despite the bankruptcy, Sasuke's photos became more well-known due to widespread piracy. In the end, even though the company failed, their photos reached a wider audience than ever before.

After the company shut down, Naruto and Sakura gave their employees generous severance packages. They didn't bother with a "break-up meal" since it wasn't necessary. After all, everyone had come to make money, and a few extra coins were more valuable than any token farewell.

The photos of Sasuke had sold over 100,000 copies—far more than could have been purchased by the people of Konoha alone. The real customers were the dealers who bought them in bulk and resold them in more prosperous areas.

Initially, the price of the photos was 666 silver taels per copy, with only a 30-yuan purchasing power. However, the price rose sharply to 6,888 silver taels midway through the sales, before dropping to 1,888 silver taels due to rampant piracy. Despite the price fluctuations, the profit margins were enormous, reaching several hundred million silver taels.

Naruto and Sakura were pleased with the outcome. Naruto had proposed the idea of selling Sasuke's photos, which became a huge success. Meanwhile, Sakura's creativity as the stylist had been key to making the photos so captivating. Her talent for designing different feelings with the same clothing was extraordinary.

Eventually, the two split the profits equally. Naruto had completed his mission and earned a reward for his efforts.

The system notified him of his completed task: [System task completed, simulation opportunity +1].

Naruto's current stats were as follows:

Host: Uzumaki Naruto

Bloodline: Uzumaki, Senju, Ashura Reincarnation, Nine-Tails Jinchūriki

Techniques: Seduction Technique, Transformation Technique, Adamantine Sealing Chains-kai, Eight Sign Seal-ji, Myojin Gate

Combat power: 14888 + 149600

Backpack: 210 million silver taels

Number of simulations: 2

Task: None

Naruto had accumulated a small fortune, equivalent to 10 million in the previous world's purchasing power. He was no longer burdened by worries and could focus on his next adventures.

Meanwhile, Sakura pushed a small cart full of silver coins home, hiding it under a cloth. She kept her earnings secret, not telling her parents about the business she had been running with Naruto.

When her father saw her pushing the cart, he sighed, "Little Sakura, I don't know what you've been doing with that boy, but I hope you're not getting into trouble…"

But before he could finish, he was taken aback. "Wait… Sakura, you didn't go robbing, did you?"

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