"Sir Haruki, I was just about to come and find you."
Tomomi Koki, the owner of Konoha Bookstore, looked up and saw Haruki, and couldn't help but say.
"Is there something wrong?"
"As you instructed, our Konoha Bookstore has expanded outside of Konoha. Thanks to your fame and that of the Sannin, we've faced almost no obstacles. So far, we're among the top ten bookstores in the Land of Fire."
"That's great, isn't it?"
"But not long ago, the Daimyo sent someone to negotiate with us, saying that we should pay taxes according to the laws of the Land of Fire."
"Pay taxes?" Haruki was slightly taken aback.
"Yes, originally in Konoha, we paid taxes according to Konoha's regulations. Konoha's tax collection is rather lax. After all, it relies on the support of the Land of Fire, and they didn't consider these things in the early days of the village's establishment. Besides, now that you're the Secretary to the Hokage in charge of the economy, naturally no one dares to say anything. But the Land of Fire..."
Tomomi Koki couldn't help but shake his head. "They not only collect a lot of taxes, but the types are extremely complex. In the end, our profits would at least be halved."
Haruki also frowned.
Sure enough, it's feudal-era ancient Japan.
If he remembered correctly, farmers were even more miserable. For example, if they produced 100 koku of rice a year, they had to pay 60 koku in taxes.
Except for the nobles and samurai, almost no one else could afford to eat white rice.
There were also corvée labor and various additional taxes.
"Don't pay attention to them," Haruki said.
"Isn't that going to be a bit of a problem?" Tomomi Koki asked hesitantly.
"They're just jealous because our Konoha Bookstore is making too much money."
Haruki snorted coldly, but then he thought of something and asked, "Does the Daimyo have the so - called Twelve Guardian Ninja now?"
"Yes," Tomomi Koki first nodded, then whispered, "Do you want to kill the Daimyo, sir?"
"What are you thinking about?" Haruki couldn't help but laugh. "Even you, with your honest - looking face, have such a rebellious thought?"
"Hehe, working with you, sir, you gotta be bold." Tomomi Koki scratched his head and said.
Since he was sent here, he must have received special education and knew Haruki's goals.
"It's not the right time just yet," Haruki shook his head and said. "Tell him that I'll visit the Daimyo to discuss this matter when I have time."
"Okay," Tomomi Koki was a bit disappointed but didn't say anything.
"Alright, let's get down to business," Haruki took out a book from the Storage Scroll and handed it to Tomomi Koki. "This is the next comic to be published."
"Comic?" Tomomi Koki flipped through a few pages. "Slam Dunk? What's basketball?"
"It's a new type of competitive entertainment activity."
Haruki got this from a system reward after dreaming about playing ball with Tsunade some time ago. He planned to promote basketball as an entertainment activity.
Entertainment in Konoha was extremely limited.
Even Jiraiya, known as a playboy, only did things like writing novels, going to hot springs, flirting with girls, and drinking.
"As they say, literature and sports go hand in hand. From now on, Konoha Bookstore will also sell basketballs and make basketball hoops and basketball courts."
Haruki admonished, "You should study the comic carefully and get familiar with the rules. Train several referees. Let's hold a basketball game at the Ninja Academy first. Invite the parents of all the students and the Hokage at that time. The fame will come instantly."
"Okay."
After several public opinion operations, Tomomi Koki understood a lot.
With the Hokage leading the way, promoting it among the kids, and in coordination with the comic and the Konoha Daily, he was confident that he could make basketball popular in Konoha.
And once it succeeded, as the only supplier, the money would surely pour in.
After leaving the Konoha bookstore, Haruki came to the research building of the Ninja Academy.
It had been a long time since he last saw Orochimaru. But considering that guy's personality, he didn't go to look for him.
Haruki came to the fireworks research group under the science department.
Fireworks, or rather gunpowder, were simply essential tools for time travelers.
But unfortunately, he couldn't achieve this accomplishment of a time traveler.
Because there were fireworks in Naruto.
The original story had featured a summer festival and a fireworks display.
Although the manufacturing steps were missing, Haruki naturally knew the power of gunpowder.
It couldn't compare with those who had cheats, but it was no problem dealing with Genin and Chunin. Even accidentally, Jonin could also suffer.
After all, a ninja's physical fitness wasn't good enough to be invulnerable to swords and guns.
Since Kunai and Shuriken could hurt people, gunpowder naturally could too.
Hey, the times have changed, you know.
But it was a long - term and arduous task to transform fireworks into firearms with high lethality.
One of the very important reasons was that he didn't have relevant knowledge.
After all, high school wouldn't teach how to make firearms.
In comparison, he thought the Explosive Tag Chakra Gun would be studied and developed successfully faster.
"Lord Haruki, did you come today to check the research progress of gunpowder?"
The person in charge of this project was called Sora Yusuke. He was originally a fireworks merchant in Konoha and was recruited by Haruki to become an arms dealer.
But because the pay was suitable, he was very diligent.
"No." Haruki took out another Scroll. "Put aside the research for now and get back to your old profession."
"Fireworks?" Sora Yusuke glanced at the content of the Scroll and couldn't help showing a strange look in his eyes. "It's all sweet talk. Are you trying to chase a girl? Don't worry, I won't tell Tsunade - sama."
"Come on, stop talking rubbish." Haruki patted him on the shoulder. "It's quite difficult to make words and patterns appear in the fireworks."
"Guaranteed to complete the task!" Sora Yusuke raised his right hand in a salute.
"Didn't I tell you not to use this kind of etiquette for the time being?"
"I just couldn't help it." Sora Yusuke smiled sheepishly.
"Get it done before August 2nd, or the consequences won't be very nice."
This chapter is not over yet!
After leaving a warning, Haruki left the Research Institute.
Class A, Grade One.
After Haruki entered the door, he saw Obito Uchiha.
There was a cute white cat beside him. Judging from its appearance, it was a bit like the Ragdoll breed from his previous life.
At this time, Obito was smiling as he watched Rin Nohara stroking the kitten.
In a sense, pets also helped in love.
"You have drool at the corner of your mouth."
"Huh?" Obito instinctively wiped his mouth. "Where is it? You... Teacher?"
Rin Nohara immediately looked up and greeted someone.
"Where's Kakashi?" Haruki rarely saw Kakashi not with the other two.
"Seems like his dad called him away," Obito didn't hesitate to sell out his good friend. "He sometimes skips class by using clones."
"If you can get top three in each exam, you can also skip class with clones," Haruki raised an eyebrow and said. "I can even take you on extracurricular activities."
"Extracurricular activities?" Obito's eyes lit up. "What kind of extracurricular activities?"
"Take you out to have some fun," Haruki said with a smile. "Wanna go?"
"Yes!" Obito nodded right away. Class was really boring, but it was also difficult to get top three.
"Rin can come too," Haruki added.
"I'll definitely make it!" Obito suddenly became as energetic as if he'd been injected with stimulants and vowed.
"Come on. I'll take you to the beach during the summer holidays."
Haruki winked at Obito, especially emphasizing the words "the beach".
The beach, summer, swimsuits.
Obito immediately showed his true colors, like a howling little wolf cub.
Haruki didn't offer an explanation.
Extracurricular activities weren't as wonderful as he imagined.
He planned to let these students conduct on - site investigations in the Land of Fire during the summer holidays.
Maybe it could also be expressed in another way.
Welcome to the real world.
Only by getting involved in the front - line work and being close to the people can one truly experience the true nature of this world.
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