[First argument with girlfriend Tsunade. Reward received: Earth Release: Altering Terrain Technique.]
[Girlfriend Tsunade dressed as a cat for the first time. Reward received: Harem Technique.]
[First time watching the celebration with girlfriend Tsunade. Reward received: Wood Release: Continuous Pillar House.]
[First spanking punishment on girlfriend Tsunade. Reward received: Wood Release: Complete Capture.]
Four consecutive system prompt sounds left Haruki feeling satisfied, but what the hell was the Harem Technique!
He'd never use such a disgraceful Ninjutsu.
He could only waste a reward in vain.
Haruki rummaged through his memories and arrived at the street where the Uchiha clan was located.
He wasn't here to see Mikoto Uchiha or Obito, but Nekobaa.
Moreover, Obito had been avoiding Haruki since his performance last night.
It was a pity that he couldn't share his joy with him.
Haruki couldn't help but shake his head.
He stopped in front of Nekobaa's weapon shop.
It was only around seven or eight in the morning, but the shop was already packed with customers.
Haruki raised an eyebrow. He didn't believe people would come to buy weapons so early in the morning.
Besides, this weapon shop was originally exclusively for the Uchiha clan.
He quietly slipped into the shop and listened for a while. A smile appeared on his face.
It seemed he had won the bet with Nekobaa.
But Nekobaa's way of doing business made him shake his head.
She really didn't know how to make money.
It was still the old routine: doing duties, selling information or Summoning Contracts, and turning away those with weak strength.
"Nekobaa."
Hearing the familiar voice, Nekobaa saw Haruki.
Her expression tensed up.
She hadn't noticed him at all.
If he wanted to assassinate her, she might not even react in time.
It was really amazing that a Medical Ninja had such stealth skills.
"Haruki, could you please clear up some of my doubts?"
After handing the business over to Hina, Nekobaa came in front of Haruki.
"You mean the current situation?"
Seeing her nod, Haruki gave a mysterious smile. "It's because you don't know the charm of cats."
"The charm of cats?"
Nekobaa repeated it several times but still couldn't figure it out.
"It's hard to explain. You'll understand after we open the cat café together."
Haruki pointed at Hina, who was waving her arms because of the large crowd, but the crowd wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, their eyes were shining.
"They're not here because of the ninja cats, but because of cats in general."
Nekobaa was even more perplexed.
Weren't ninja cats just cats?
"Please take a look at this."
Haruki took out the cat café business plan and handed it to her. "These are some matters regarding our joint shop. Simply put, you provide the cats, I provide the venue, and we split the profits equally."
"Not Summoning Contracts? Using cats to serve customers?"
After quickly skimming through it, Nekobaa was taken aback and asked, "Can this really make money?"
"Of course. We can take advantage of the momentum of last night's celebration and save a lot of publicity."
Nekobaa thought for a moment. This business plan was very advantageous to her.
Because she hardly had to pay any price.
The ninja cat clan already had many ninja cats with nothing to do. Now they were just moving to a different place.
"I agree to your terms."
Nekobaa signed the plan, regarding it as a contract. "I'll gather the ninja cats in Konoha tomorrow."
"Just use the ninja cats I hired last night."
"Fine."
"Tomorrow, the [i]Konoha Daily[/i] will do further promotion. There will also be an opening discount: free cat - petting for the first three days."
Haruki smiled, thinking that free things are the most expensive. Once people get addicted to petting cats, it's hard for them to quit, and then he can start charging.
"By the way, there's one more thing. If someone wants to buy a ninja cat or sign a Summoning Contract, don't agree. Offer a lease contract instead."
"Why?"
"People don't cherish what they get easily. The harder it is to obtain, the more they want it and the greater the price they're willing to pay."
Nekobaa stared at Haruki with a calm expression.
A thought popped into her head - Are you the devil?
Sure enough, I'm not cut out for business.
"Pleasure doing business with you." Haruki reached out his hand and smiled.
"Likewise."
After shaking hands, Nekobaa walked in front of the crowd and said loudly, "Everyone, listen up. If you're interested in cats, please come to the newly - opened cat café next door at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
"What a nuisance, meow."
Hina jumped in front of Haruki. She was a bit scared by the enthusiastic humans.
In just a few minutes, she felt a lot of groping hands on her beautiful fur.
"It's because Miss Hina you're so cute, meow."
Haruki imitated her speech pattern, smiling as he offered a golden ball and then stroked her head.
Hina purred contentedly and didn't refuse because of the bribe.
After the guests left, the weapons shop returned to silence.
Seeing Haruki petting Hina, Nekobaa couldn't help laughing. "Didn't expect Hina to take such a fancy to you."
Haruki shrugged.
She doesn't like me. She just likes my money.
He withdrew his hand and said, "The business is done. I'll leave first. Tomorrow, I'll send someone to take charge of the cat café."
Since the fifth and sixth graders at the Ninja Academy graduated, Haruki hadn't taught students anymore.
He was mainly too busy.
The war had just ended, and right after that, he had to get ready for the celebration.
Now he was about to go to Sunagakure.
He didn't have time to play with those familiar kids.
Like Obito Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and so on.
He made his way to the Third Training Ground.
Now it was almost the exclusive training ground for Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and Mikoto Uchiha.
Haruki squinted his eyes.
He saw Kushina and Minato sparring.
"Teacher."
Mikoto, who was squatting on one side, petting a fox, immediately stood up.
The little fox that lost its massage looked a bit confused. After a moment, it rubbed its head against Mikoto's white socks.
Haruki nodded. He watched the battle in the field and commented, "Minato's progress is a bit beyond my expectations. It's just that Kushina's Sealing Technique isn't really suitable for frontal combat."
"Yeah, Kushina has also told me about this, but I only know Fire Release."
Haruki pondered.
Kushina Uzumaki had three Chakra nature transformations: Wind, Water, and Yin.
So, learning Rasengan is indeed a smart move.
However, most of her son's Rasengan-related techniques are associated with tailed beasts and Sage Mode.
Currently, what she is keen to learn is the A-rank Wind Release: Rasengan.
Maybe it would be better to send Kushina to Mito Uzumaki to learn Wind Release: Rasengan.
Having thought this through, Haruki had already made a decision.
He was going to Sunagakure, and there's no way Kushina would go. Even if he gave his consent, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't allow it.
So, the people he could take with him were Minato and Mikoto.
Haruki looked up and happened to see the end of their sparring.
Noticing the discontented look on Kushina's face, he waved and said, "Kushina, this afternoon I'll ask Tsunade to take you to a place where you can defeat Minato."
"Really?"
Kushina Uzumaki let out a cheer, trotted over, and hugged him. "Thanks, Teacher!"
Seeing this scene, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but show an envious look.
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