Chapter 263: Kazekage Ninja- - 52: Isn’t This Just Free Money?
"Brother Jinghang, what on earth was so important that you dragged me all the way from the Yuexi Peninsula? Do you have any idea how busy I am over there?"
Hirai Kangsaburo was drenched in sweat, grabbing the teacup from Jinghang’s desk and downing it in one gulp.
"Come on, what kind of business needs the big boss himself? Let your people handle it!"
Jinghang smiled, topping off Hirai Kangsaburo’s cup again.
"Not a big deal? Easy for you to say! You get to play the hands-off boss, raking in dividends from behind the scenes. Do you even know how many people are on the Yuexi Peninsula right now?"
"How many?" Jinghang asked.
"Brace yourself—five million! Half the rich and powerful from all across the ninja world are there, and they brought their families, kids, distant relatives, hometown friends, servants, attendants, maids, housekeepers... The moment I open my eyes, I’ve got all those mouths waiting for me to feed, entertain, and keep happy. Sometimes I wish I could split myself in two! You think I’m not busy?"
"You still didn’t have to come in person," Jinghang replied with a smile.
"That’s where you’re wrong. These folks are loaded, and every day they spend on the Yuexi Peninsula is another mountain of cash left behind! Only when war’s brewing do you get a windfall like this. Miss this chance, and you won’t get another. You think I’d trust anyone else to keep an eye on it?"
"Hard work, hard work," Jinghang said politely.
In this world, you always start with a word about how hard things are—that’s just how business is done. Jinghang offered his thanks, knowing full well that Sunagakure took eighty percent of the Yuexi Peninsula’s profits, leaving the other party with just twenty. That made Hirai Kangsaburo a high-level wage earner, so a little comfort was only fair.
"Save it! Out with it—why’d you call me here?" Hirai Kangsaburo demanded, growing impatient.