55 Chapter 55- New Fuinjutsu products and a new dimension
He stood atop a tree and observed bridge was constructed in the distance, with the help of his 'Bridge Slabs'. It filled him with satisfaction to witness his creations contributing to the development of new infrastructures like this.
In the preceding hour, he had observed the extensive network of roads expanding across Konoha, resembling a finely woven web, all crafted from his Roadmakers. Each road leading to a town or a village that had a defensive wall around it, all erected with the aid of his stone slabs.
Better roads lead to faster and cheaper travel, which leads to better trade, which then leads to things becoming cheaper, and people getting a better lifestyle.
His life in this new world hasn't gone as he thought it would be. For one, he hadn't been sure if he even wanted to be shinobi. And once he did, he killed a lot of people and caused destruction on a massive scale.
But after watching his Stone Slabs being used to construct roads and bridges, he could now rest easy in the knowledge that his life hadn't been a complete waste. That he has brought positive things to this world. And even if he were to die today, the stone slabs he'd given to Konoha will continue to bring prosperity to the rest of the world.
With a flex of his will, he teleported back to Konoha. Atop the Hokage mountain. From here, he could see almost all of Konoha. And wherever he looked, he saw prosperity.
In the distance, he could see a new forest being grown with the use of Hashirama cells. A forest that would eventually be cut down a week or so later in order to provide timber for the village and to serve as one of their export items.
The cost of timber, previously set at 250 Ryo per ton, had plummeted to a mere 50 Ryo per ton. And the price would only continue to lower in the future, he was sure of that.
Behind him lay a sprawling orchard cultivated by the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, boasting an array of fruit-bearing trees destined to nourish the populace and bolster village exports.
The price of apples had plummeted from 55 Ryo to a mere 5 Ryo, mirroring the remarkable affordability of other fruits as Konoha ramped up its mass production efforts.
Similarly, the market were now filled with many high quality steel items that are now much cheaper than they once used to be, all thanks to him.
Uchiha clan is not being left behind either, selling a large quantity of glass and newly created glass products for cheap.
But… his abilities couldn't account for everything. There were still a lot of things that he could create. Things that are still very expensive for the commoners to buy despite having a need for them.
And thus, he was finally going to unveil his final trump card. An item that would change the face of this world once and for all, and bring great prosperity for all.
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"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Shift Dial," he announced, unveiling his masterpiece beneath the silky cloth.
Before them lay a massive dial, measuring approximately 7 feet in diameter, adorned with Fuinjutsu seals of unparalleled complexity, baffling even the most seasoned Fuinjutsu Masters with its intricate design.
The assembled audience, comprised of Konoha council members, clan leaders, allied nobles, affluent merchants, and other influential figures, gazed upon the circular stone slab with a mixture of curiosity and bewilderment.
"So… what does it do?" One of the nobles asked, looking rather confused and a tad bit irritated.
"Does it even do anything?" One of the merchant asked with an annoyed huff. "Or did you call us over here just to waste our time."
What the hell!? Does these people... perhaps not know who he was?
"Ren-sama. I'm sure that whatever this product is, it must be great. It is built by you after all." Shikaku spoke up upon noticing the discontent among their non-shinobi allies. "But can you please explain what this 'Shift Dial' does?"
"Of course." He said and took out a series of stuff from within his Inventory. Clothes, table, food items, water bottles, etc, etc. And put it all on top of the Shift dial.
Then, he took out another Shift Dial and put it nearby.
"Now, what this Shift Dial does is very simple. When I activate it and put its number of the second Shift Dial on it, it'll make a connection with the second Shift Dial." He said as he made started the process and made the connection.
"And once the second shift Dial accepts the connection." He said and then poured his charka within the seal, activating its function.
A moment later, all the stuff that he had placed on top of the first shift dial, was teleported and transferred into the second Shift Dial. "Tadaa~"
He could already see understanding and comprehension dawn on most of the people as they realised the benefits of this device.
"What is its range?" A fat merchant asked, looking at the Shift Dial with greedy eyes.
"The entire world." He said with a huge smile. He had worked very hard to increase its range to that point after all, and he was rather proud of this product. "The only problem is that you need to give it more chakra if you want to send items to a farther distance. The same goes for the items. The more stuff you send, the more chakra you'll need."
"And how much chakra does it need to be used?" One of the shinobi clan heads asked.
"Not a lot. After a few tests, I found that a recently graduated Genin can use the Shift Dial to send one ton of items from one Shift Dial to another at the distance of one hundred kilometres for about 40 times."
"That doesn't seem a lot?" One of the more pampered and idiotic nobles said and the people around him face palmed and created some distance from this guy.
"It is a lot, you fool." One of the merchants replied before he could say anything. "Do you comprehend the usual investment of time, wealth, and effort required to transport one ton of goods over a hundred-kilometer distance?" The merchant questioned pointedly. "And that's not even considering the risks of ambush, the expenses of hiring guards for protection, the costs of lodging, meals, and water provisions for everyone in the caravan."
"He's right." Another merchant said, looking at him and his Shift Dial in awe. "If this young man's device works exactly as he has said, then it would change the entire world."
"How much do you charge for these Stone Dials?" inquired another merchant eagerly. "I'll purchase the entire stock."
"Like hell you will!" objected another merchant vehemently. "Ren-sama, name your price. Whatever it may be, I'll cover the cost for the entire inventory."
"Piss off! I asked first."
And thus, the merchants started fighting amongst themselves until he clapped his hands, creating a shockwave that reverberated uncomfortably throughout the room.
"Please, behave." He said, leaking some of his killing intent (Level 13, by the way). Instantly, the merchants fell silent, their faces draining of color as they ceased their bickering and stood at attention, nodding obediently like startled chickens.
"As for your inquiry, the Shift Dials themselves are provided free of charge. However, to maintain access, a monthly subscription fee of 1000 Ryo is required," Ren explained. "Each Dial will be accompanied by a basic manual to facilitate usage."
"And how do we acquire them?" queried one of the nobles.
"You'll need to register with my secretary," Ren gestured towards Samui, who had been standing nearby. "You can do so immediately or at your convenience. She can be found at the Shift Dial Enterprise building near the Western Gates of Konoha. Those wishing to register now, please line up here."
The merchants and nobles immediately formed up a line, along with some of the clan heads as well.
Minato walked over to him and stared at the Shift Dials on the ground. "I knew that you were working on this device but I hadn't expected you to succeed so soon."
Well, it would've definitely taken him far more time if not for the Science Talent. But Minato didn't need to know that. "What can I say. I'm just that amazing." He quipped.
"And just that humble." Minato said wryly.
"I'm surprised you didn't simply gift this device to the village or your clan, as you've done with all your previous inventions," a soft voice remarked from behind. He turned to find Mito seated near one of the dials, scrutinising its intricate Fuinjutsu array.
"Well, as you pointed out, I've already contributed significantly to both the clan and the village. I thought it was time to reserve one of my creations for personal use, perhaps generate a decent passive income," He explained. "Plus, I didn't want someone else to have it and charge too much for its use. That would defeat the entire purpose of making these Shift Dials."
"Out of curiosity, how many of these Shift Dials have you created thus far?" Minato inquired.
"Over one Thousand." He said with a smile, knowing well enough that these stone dials would be sold in almost no time. And once other people see their value, they'll flock to Konoha to buy more of these.
He anticipated that within a year or two, he would be getting tens of millions of Ryo in monthly Passive Income just from these Shift Dials.
"You know that this product would lead to the job loss of many traders, right?" Mito asked him. "Not to mention that many shinobi rely on those Traders to hire them as guards."
"Yes, there will certainly be some people who may face losses due to my product, I won't deny that," He acknowledged. "However, it will also generate numerous new employment opportunities. For instance, you'll need a shinobi or someone with chakra to activate and operate these Shift Dials. Additionally, there will be a demand for individuals to safeguard the dials or the rooms where they're housed, as well as personnel to facilitate the transportation of items to and from the dials. Administrative roles such as record-keeping may also emerge, along with the necessity for security guards to prevent illicit activities involving the dials."
"That still won't be enough to make up for all the jobs lost due to this product." Mito said. "I don't think you realise just how many people rely on trading valuable goods from one place to another in order to make a living."
"Perhaps. But I do know that progress is always a good thing. And that the jobs lost by this invention of mine would soon be replaced by new jobs in the market. Maybe not the same jobs, but new jobs nonetheless."
"And how would these new jobs come into existence?" Mito asked.
"Simple. These Shift dials would reduce the cost of goods by a great magnitude. A simple piece of leatherwork that's created in Land of Bear and sells there for over 120 ryo, sells in Konoha for about 800 instead. Mostly due to the long distance that item has to travel before it arrives in Konoha. But after these Shift Dials are put into effect, the leatherwork would sell for a similar price in both these places."
"And how would that create new jobs?" Mito asked skeptically.
"Simple. A man in Konoha, who once bought that leather for 800 Ryo, can now by the same for 120 Ryo. Saving him 680 Ryo. This is money that wouldn't have existed without the Shift Dial. And money, that would now go to someone else. Perhaps in hiring an apprentice or a new worker in his shop. Or he would simply spend it and it would pass on to a stone smith, a diemaker, a barber, or someone else. Enriching the market and creating more prosperity and jobs for everyone."
"I'm… lost." Mito said with a frown, showing her ignorance in economic matters of the world. This was surprising, as he thought that ladies are supposed to be very good at money related matters.
Or was that just a stereotype?
"I understand." Minato said, looking to be in deep contemplation. "And I can see your points, Ren. The Shift Dials will remove some jobs and replace them with new ones. But at the end of the day, it would definitely benefit the average person, who can now buy about seven leatherwork for the price of one, bringing more prosperity."
He smiled. "Yes. And these Shift Dials would be one of my greatest contribution to this world, along with my Road Maker and Metal Producers."
"I believe you." Minato said. "These Shift Dials are definitely going to change the entire world."
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Ren Uchiha POV
Ding!
Through continuous use, you've levelled up your skill 'Sage Mode' to Level 62!
He stared at the notification and at the new power increase he received thanks to it. 310% of increase in speed, strength, durability and the power of his Ninjutsu attacks.
What's even better is that these increases stack up with his Perfect Tailed Beast mode, making him far more powerful than he was before he unlocked his Sage Mode.
Nature chakra was a broken ability. No wonder Jiraiya was able to kick Nagato's ass, even killing three of his Paths before Nagato simply revived them with his Naraka path and then ganked him with all his paths.
And no wonder Shikaku said that if Naruto has mastered Sage Mode, then he's a class of his own.
He was confident that upon reaching Level 100 in this skill, coupled with the augmentation from his Chakra cloak and his imposing physical attributes, he would ascend to become a Tier 8 entity.
He pondered how he would measure up against Isshiki at that point. True, Isshiki had defeated both Naruto and Sasuke decisively. However, he believed his own physical capabilities far exceeded theirs, not to mention his heightened resilience to attacks, along with his mastery of Fuinjutsu and Hiraishin technique.
Halting his contemplations of potential confrontations with Isshiki, he redirected his attention to channeling his Nature Chakra into his recently fortified Seal of Hundred Strength. This upgraded seal now possessed the ability to store Nature Chakra, granting him a Sage Mode that could be sustained for hours, if not days, on end.
After successfully storing all of his Nature Chakra within the seal, he activated one of the dozen colossal seals arrayed before him. In an instant, a shadow clone materialized, assuming a meditative posture and brimming with stored Nature Chakra.
Uncertain of the potential adverse effects of extracting Nature Chakra from the surrounding environment on plant and animal life, he was adamant about not jeopardizing Konoha's ecosystem. To mitigate any potential harm, he dispatched his Shadow Clones across the Elemental Nations, ensuring he didn't deplete Chakra reserves solely from Konoha.
After dismissing the Shadow Clone, he experienced a surge of nature chakra coursing through his chakra coils, seamlessly merging with his neutral energy. With this accomplished, he resumed the process of channeling chakra into his seal.
The rapid advancement of his Sage Mode, escalating from Level 1 to Level 62 within a mere few months, could be attributed in part to his diligent utilization of Shadow Clones. At this pace, he anticipated reaching Level 100 in Sage Mode before the birth of his first child.
Contemplating the existence of his unborn baby growing within Ringo's womb stirred a mix of exhilaration and mild trepidation within him.
He didn't quite feel prepared for the responsibilities of fatherhood. Yet, he understood that readiness might forever elude him. Hence, during their honeymoon, he and Ringo had foregone any precautionary measures, resulting in her pregnancy.
It took another half-hour to complete the process of storing the Nature chakra-infused chakra within his Strength of Hundred Seal before he employed Hiraishin, teleporting beside his first wife.
He discovered her seated on a park bench, observing the sparring session between Kakashi and Shisui.
Kakashi was currently using his Lightning Cloak and moving so swiftly that even your average Jounin would have trouble seeing his movements.
It wasn't flawless control by any measure, and Kakashi had to exert considerable effort to sustain the continuous usage of Lightning Chakra. However, he had made remarkable progress over the past six months since commencing his training under his guidance.
It came as no surprise that Kakashi had already mastered the Lightning Cloak to such a high degree. It was easy to overlook, but Kakashi was undeniably a prodigious genius during this phase of his life.
After all, it's not every day that an ordinary child graduates from the Shinobi Academy at the tender age of five and attains Chunin rank by age six.
Shisui proved herself no slouch, employing Shunshin to its fullest extent while leveraging her Mangekyo Sharingan to match Kakashi's speed.
Yet, despite Shisui's considerable skill, it was evident that Kakashi held the upper hand in the sparring match.
True, if Shisui were to deploy her Susanoo, she would gain an advantage. However, her chakra reserves were small, limiting her ability to sustain the Susanoo for more than a few fleeting minutes. Meanwhile, Kakashi could maintain his Lightning Cloak for an extended period, allowing him to evade Shisui's attacks until she exhausted her chakra.
"Nice fight," he remarked, settling beside Ringo and enveloping her in his embrace.
She responded with a grunt, not bothering to meet his gaze.
"Are you still upset?" he inquired gently.
Ringo frowned at his question before releasing a sigh and leaning into his arms.
He knew that the only reason why she didn't join in on the spar was because he had he had forbidden her from taking part in any activities which might risk the baby.
Given that learning the Lightning Cloak Jutsu had been her lifelong aspiration, and he had barred her from pursuing it for the next few months, as well as participating in any sparring sessions, her frustration with him was entirely understandable.
"How are you feeling?" he inquired, placing his arm over her womb and employing a basic diagnostic Jutsu to assess the fetus's well-being.
Ringo chuckled at his concern before planting a kiss on his cheek. "I'm just pregnant, Ren, not a cripple. You don't need to fret over me so much. Although... I could really go for some chocolate right now."
He retrieved a bar of chocolate from his Inventory and passed it to Ringo.
Ringo wasted no time indulging in the treat as he observed Kakashi and Shisui concluding their spar, with Shisui conceding defeat after enduring several blows to the stomach.
One of his Shadow Clones promptly approached them, administering healing to both Shisui and Kakashi before escorting them to the recuperation room. There, his Shadow Clones would employ a Jutsu to hasten their recovery from exhaustion, enabling them to resume their training mere minutes after the spar concluded.
Truly, Shadow Clone Jutsu was the best Jutsu Tobirama created. Even better than the Hiraishin Jutsu, in this usefulness and versatility.
"How is your business coming along?" Ringo suddenly asked, her serrated teeth already having made quick work of the chocolate bar he'd given her.
"Great. I've put Samui and Mabui in charge of it," he replied. "According to Mabui, we've already sold over three thousand Shift Dials to our allies across the Elemental Nations."
"Three thousand dials. That's... Three million Ryo per month?" Ringo calculated, and he nodded in confirmation.
"In Gross profit, yes. But after the tax, and the salary for Samui and Mabui has been taken out of the equation, I'm left with about Two Million Ryo of Net profit." He explained.
"That's still… a lot." Ringo mumbled.
"Not really. Compared to my earnings from the 10% profit off of my Roadmakers, Steelmakers, and glassmakers Fuinjutsu stone slabs, the money I'm making from my Shift dials is chump change." He said. "Though that's alright. I never intended to make money off of my Shift Dials. Even the One Thousand Ryo monthly payment is only there to ensure that only those people who're serious about those dials can get access to them."
"Hmm… is it really okay to put those two in charge of the business though?" Ringo asked.
"Don't worry. Remember, I have the Observe skill. If either of them even entertains the thought of betrayal, I'll know," he reassured. "Besides, I treat them well, offer generous salaries, and provide numerous luxuries. Only a fool would squander such an opportunity."
"An idiot, or some who wants revenge." Ringo pointed out.
"Perhaps. But I wasn't the one who started that war. I was just the one who ended it. Furthermore, I wasn't responsible for the destruction of their village; that was Nagato's doing. If not for my Shadow Clone, both of them would likely be dead. And they know it." He said. "Still, if this worries you so much then I'll keep a closer eye on them."
"I would rather you use Kotoamatsukami to make them completely loyal to you." Ringo said and he stared at her in surprise before shaking his head.
"Nah, I don't want to use that Jutsu again unless absolutely necessary. Using it on Yugito already left a sour taste in my mouth," he replied firmly, earning a reluctant nod from Ringo.
"Speaking of Yugito, where is she? I haven't seen her since our return from the honeymoon. Or Pakura, for that matter," Ringo inquired.
"Yugito grew restless after staying idle at home for so long, so I proposed she return to the shinobi forces," he explained. "However, given her unique circumstances, Minato decided to assign her to the ANBU instead. She's currently serving as the captain of one of the ANBU teams under Minato's command."
"I see. And what about Pakura?"
"She's spending my hard earned money." He said with a chuckle, prompting Ringo to give him a confused look.
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"Well, all my Fuinjutsu products are earning me a hefty sum of money. And I have no idea what to do with any of it. So I decided to donate half of it to charity. And since Pakura seeks redemption for her past actions in Suna, I've entrusted her with overseeing it."
"Is she doing well in her role?" Ringo inquired.
"She is. She's actually quite serious about this, and has even personally destroyed a few charity groups that acted as charities but were actually just business fronts that funnelled the charity money into the pocket of a few select rich people."
"Huh. Good for her, I guess. What of Mei? Has she become pregnant yet."
"No. Though that's not because of a lack of trying. On both of our parts." He said with some amusement as he could still feel his other half pounding Mei's soft and bouncy ass.
Yeah, they were definitely trying alright.
"I see. It seems like-" Ringo's words were cut short as a Shadow Clone Hiraishined in front of them, looking rather excited.
"Boss, we found it." The Shadow Clone said before dispelling itself and sending him its memories.
"What did they found?" Ringo asked, giving him a curious glance.
"Let me show you." He said and brought her to the underground super secret lab where his fuinjutsu experiments on the Inter-dimensional portals were being performed.
And this time, the other side of the portal held a dimension that he has been searching for ever since he created the Inter-dimensional portals.
The dimension with a gravity so intense that even Tier 7 characters like Naruto and Sasuke, and a Tier 9 character like Kaguya weren't able to move freely.
"And what's so special about this world?" Ringo asked, giving the dimension a confused glance.
"What so special about it, is that it's going to be the place where I'll take my Physical training to the next level." He said with an excited smile.
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AN: Ren feels a bit guilty about the war his presence caused, as well as all the people he killed and destruction he caused. So he's now trying to make up for it by making the Elemental Nations a safer and more prosperous place. And he's succeeding pretty well at that task.
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