Chapter 113: Title at the end of the chapter!

Hirutora had a frown on his face as he examined the file he was holding.

In contrast, Mr. Door had a different reaction. His eyes lit up with excitement as he examined the file with great interest.

"So, what's your asking price for this?" Mr. Door asked directly. No more beating around the bush as he was eager to get his hands on it.

Tsuna had a sly grin and said with a knowing look, "I'd like to have 5% of the Macrohard shares under my company, the Sovereign Group."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Door fell silent and furrowed his brows.

"Do you realize how much 5% of those shares is worth?"

And it didn't end there; Mr. Door suddenly became more alert when Tsuna dropped the company's name. The name surprised him, and he looked startled at Hirutora, who seemed quite unfazed by the revelation.

"Does he know about all of this, too?"

Mr. Door asked with a puzzled expression.

Tsuna nodded and replied calmly, "I'm well aware of the value, but just think about the tremendous boost this product could give your company when it hits the market. That 5% is a drop in the bucket compared to its potential worth."

As Tsuna remembered, in his previous world, the product's release had led to a consistent increase in the stock price, so he had full confidence in its ability to make a significant impact on the company's current situation.

Plus, Tsuna was aware that Macrohard's stock had been on a steady decline all year. Introducing a product like this could easily reverse that trend.

So, in the grand scheme of things, that 5% of shares was really a small price to pay for the long-term gains it could bring to the company.

Tsuna also pointed out that they were allies now, and having a similar top-notch product on the market would boost their competitiveness. This, in turn, would help them secure a larger share of the market since they were both industry giants.

Even though they were rivals despite being allies, Tsuna believed that a prolonged competition would ultimately help them both become long-term industry leaders.

"I get it now. Rather than facing off against some random group, it's smarter to compete with our own folks, right?"

Hirutora nodded in agreement, understanding why Tsuna shared the product concept with Mr. Door instead of keeping it to his family.

Mr. Door couldn't help but frown even more as he remembered a particular company that had been steadily amassing its shares in the stock market.

He gazed directly at Tsuna and asked, "...So, you're the one behind the Sovereign Group?"

Mr. Door had been getting reports about an asset management fund firm steadily buying up shares of their group. What really caught his attention was that they were also acquiring shares globally, even in companies like Orange.

He also spotted some investments in a small company, and what amazed him was that within a year, their investment had multiplied many times over. As he looked at the data, he was stunned to see that this group had never made a single investment mistake, which seemed unbelievable to him.

These guys had a flawless track record in their investment decisions.

To his shock, the person behind the company was right before him. It turned out to be Tsunayoshi Kazama, the youngest heir of the Kazama Group who owned the Orange Company.

Tsuna's smile grew even broader as he nodded.

Mr. Door turned to Hirutora and asked, "Did you know about this?"

Hirutora calmly sipped his wine and then glanced at Tsuna as he explained, "That's right. Tsuna is set to own 7% of the Kazama Group's shares in the future. Still, he plans to transfer that ownership to the Sovereign Group, which is currently a separate entity and will become his once he reaches the legal age..."

Mr. Door was puzzled by Hirutora's decision to let Tsuna go his own way. He couldn't quite grasp the reasoning behind it.

In addition, Mr. Door was also confused about why Tsuna wanted to go his own way.

So, he turned to Tsuna and asked, "What's the reason behind this?"

Tsuna gazed at Mr. Door and then turned to his father as he explained, "...My brother will be more than capable of taking care of the group."

Tsuna recognized that their group was already sizable, but he had a gleam in his eye, eager for more.

"I also think Blackrock and Vanguard have been a bit too lonely at the summit. Why not keep them company up there?" Tsuna stated with his signature smirk, his gaze returning to Mr. Door.

Mr. Door's eyes widened in sheer disbelief.

Blackrock and Vanguard were asset management firms that held a substantial number of shares in S&P 500-listed companies. Their combined assets were nearly worth half of the total value of all shares from companies in the S&P 500.

Their company was indeed a global heavyweight, but when it came to assets, they couldn't hold a candle to these two management firms.

Could it be that this young teenager standing before him had a more voracious appetite for success than his family's group, which was already a global giant?

Mr. Door burst into laughter, unable to contain himself.

"Hahaha, you're spot on! They've been pretty lonely up there at the top! It's about time for another powerhouse to join the party!" he exclaimed enthusiastically.

Hirutora couldn't help but chuckle along with the others.

Mr. Door laughed for a while before he finally asked, "Alright, as the future competitor to Blackrock and Vanguard, how about I offer you 7%?"

That extra 2% was his way of showing goodwill to Tsuna. It was his way of expressing full support for Tsuna's goal to reach the top. It was like an initial investment that might bring back significant returns in the future.

Nevertheless, Tsuna disagreed and said, "No, 5% is plenty."

After all, his group had been steadily buying up Macrohard's stock in recent years.

Mr. Door looked a bit puzzled, but Tsuna had a grin on his face as he added, "So, instead of giving me an extra 2%, I'd prefer you to do me another favor..."

Mr. Door raised his eyebrows and motioned for Tsuna to go on.

"Have you ever considered owning an NBA team?"

Mr. Door was a bit puzzled, replying, "What do you mean?"

He couldn't figure out how an NBA team fit into their discussion.

Tsuna smiled and clarified, "That's precisely what I mean. I'd like you to purchase an NBA team for me..."

"You can certainly buy those teams by yourself or even ask your father for something like that," Mr. Door said thoughtfully, placing his hand on his chin.

Then, he turned to Tsuna with curiosity in his eyes and asked, "So, why me?"

Tsuna chuckled and explained, "Well, if I or my family buy the team, I won't be able to play as a player, will I?"

"What did you just say?"

Mr. Door couldn't believe his ears, turning to Hirutora and asking, "Did you catch what he's saying, Tora?"

"Yeah, he mentioned this to me before." Hirutora let out a sigh, knowing exactly what Tsuna had in mind. 

"Alright, you've got a free hand to do whatever you like—bring in new folks, coaches, or management staff. I just don't want to make a poor investment," Mr. Door said with a hint of exasperation, rubbing his temple.

Mr. Door let out another sigh, looking somewhat tired, and asked, "So, which team should I look into buying?"

Tsuna nodded and then inquired, "Excellent. Have you ever come across the Silver State Warriors?"

Mr. Door looked a bit puzzled because he didn't recognize that team as one of the NBA's top five.

Seeing Mr. Door's confusion, Tsuna confidently said, "I get that it might not be a top team in the NBA right now, but I promise you that within four years, I'll make it a top contender."

Mr. Door nodded and asked, "Okay, should I also change the team's name?"

Tsuna paused momentarily, then broke into a wide grin and said, "Yes, please do. Change it to the Golden State Warriors."

Title: Rise of the Golden State Warriors

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