Chapter 56. Uchiha Rich Man

Natsuki looked up at the huge prison door.

He declared loudly, "Kurama!"

Initially disinterested in conversing with Natsuki, Kyuubi was surprised when Natsuki addressed him by his real name.

Boom!

The surge of chakra bombarded the door, creating a violent noise. Kyuubi questioned, "Why do you know my name?"

Natsuki responded calmly, "Because I have seen the future."

"See the future?" Kyuubi expressed disbelief, but the fact remained that Natsuki had called him by his name.

"Do you want to know how long it will take for you to get out of here?" Natsuki's mouth curled up.

Observing Natsuki's somewhat malicious expression, Kyuubi couldn't help but ask, "When!?"

"It's too slow to explain. I'll use illusion to show you," said Natsuki.

With his recent promotion to the Eternal Mangekyo, Natsuki could now transmit images through illusion.

Soon, Natsuki presented Kyuubi with visions of the Fourth Ninja War, where he was extracted from Naruto's body and subsequently consumed by the heretic demon.

"Ten-Tails!" Kyuubi roared, expressing reluctance, anger, and fear in his voice.

Trapped within a jinchuriki's body meant losing freedom, but being absorbed by the Ten-Tails meant complete eradication from this world.

"You mean there will be a Fourth Ninja War in ten years."

Natsuki nodded. "Do you remember the one who manipulated you to destroy Konoha?"

Exhaling heavily, Kyuubi showed signs of anger. "That Uchiha!"

"Yes, that member of the Uchiha clan will be the culprit of the Fourth Ninja War."

"The ultimate goal of the Fourth Ninja World War is to extract all the tailed beasts and feed them to the Ten-Tails. After that, they plan to activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi, give birth to the Sacred Tree, and bring about the destruction of the world."

Natsuki sat down cross-legged, explaining the causes and consequences of the Fourth Ninja War to the Kyuubi.

Kurama listened attentively, harboring no doubts about the authenticity of the information.

Being a split part of the Ten-Tails, he was well-acquainted with the details, knowledge spanning thousands of years—a secret known to none.

Despite the historical nature of these revelations, Natsuki said them with precision.

"Naruto is the reincarnation of Asura, destined to save the world in the future. The sooner you cooperate, the stronger he becomes, ensuring a safer future for both of you. Understand?"

"Huh, what about the Fourth Hokage sealing me?" The Nine Lama held a grudge, as the Fourth Hokage had not only sealed him but also separated half of his body, leaving him with only half of his chakra.

Natsuki rolled his eyes. "You're only holding a grudge against the Fourth Hokage. Now, being with Naruto, you'll experience both prosperity and hardship. Reflect on it."

With those words, Natsuki slowly disappeared.

In the shadows, Kyuubi mumbled, "Ten-Tails..."

...

In the spiritual world, regardless of how much time one spends within it, only a moment passes in the external world.

As Naruto opened his eyes, Natsuki simultaneously opened his own.

Now, Naruto's eyes held a depth that wasn't there before.

In Sasuke's perception, it seemed like Natsuki had said something to Naruto, prompting him to reconsider.

Naruto closed his eyes briefly, appearing transformed as if he were a different person.

"Have you thought about it, Naruto?" Natsuki smiled, understanding that Naruto's swift improvement relied on keeping the fox in check.

Naruto gazed at Natsuki and broke into a broad smile. "Thought about it, Natsuki...senpai."

Sasuke observed the exchange between Natsuki and Naruto, sensing a concealed element that intrigued him.

Subsequently, Natsuki took Naruto and Sasuke for a leisurely walk along the street, instructing Sasuke to head back home first.

Eventually, he escorted Naruto to his doorstep, affectionately rubbed his head, and allowed him to enter.

The vigilant Anbu eased their stance, observing Natsuki's departure without any unnecessary actions or words.

Once Naruto entered his home, he promptly retrieved a note from above his head—a message from Natsuki.

It explained the limitations of entering the spiritual world and the considerable energy it demanded.

Entering the spiritual world demands considerable energy and cannot be done at will. The frequent transitions are taxing for Naruto, making it challenging to endure.

After carefully reading it, Naruto opened his mouth, emitting a sound, and swallowed the note.

...

When Natsuki returned to the Uchiha clan, it was already past dinner time.

However, he had already eaten, so there was no need to worry about that.

As soon as Natsuki came back, Fugaku approached him.

"The car you wanted has been made," Fugaku informed him.

Upon hearing this, his energy surged. "Take me to see it quickly."

He was promptly led to the location where a car with a relatively low profile was quietly parked.

The vehicle was well-ventilated, predominantly crafted from wood—designed by him based on the sightseeing cars from his previous life.

In the Naruto world, technology isn't lacking, but due to varying national conditions, many places lack roads, making vehicles uncommon.

The recent compensation from Kumogakure included an engine, though it was chakra-powered.

Natsuki created this car specifically for Uchiha commoners, providing them with a means of convenient travel between the village and the clan.

It aimed to offer ease to Uchiha civilians and laid the groundwork for future plans.

Once he stepped in, he infused chakra into the front, and the vehicle smoothly started moving.

Complete with steering wheels and brakes, adjusting speed was as simple as regulating chakra release.

It brought a sense of nostalgia to him, reminiscent of his past days of driving.

The mastermind behind this creation was Uchiha Hitoki, who showcased an eager interest in this creative work.

This thing isn't very practical. It can only travel between Konoha and the clan, as only the road in the middle can be opened.

But who made the Uchiha clan rich now? Of course, if you have money, you have to spend it.

Though most of the expenses were on Orochimaru's side, it was only a small part, which made Fugaku, accustomed to a hard life, uncomfortable.

After seeing the car, Fugaku quickly pulled Natsuki into the conference room.

It turns out that after Uchiha announced birth incentives more than a year ago, many babies have already been born.

Fugaku also rewarded 200,000 taels to every parent of a baby who kept their promise.

But with the outbreak of the baby boom, the money in Fugaku's treasury flowed out like water.

Feeling a little panicked, Fugaku quickly discussed with Natsuki.

"Natsuki, the policy you proposed to encourage childbirth has now been embraced by many Uchiha."

"Should we continue to pay maternity subsidies? There isn't enough money in the treasury."

Natsuki squeezed his hands firmly. "Of course, the clan leader must keep his word. Besides these two hundred thousand taels, for every ninja school graduate, we'll add another 400,000 taels, and for newborns, we'll add another 500,000 taels—plus ten thousand!"

"As for the treasury not having enough money, I forgot to tell you about the franchise store."

"Franchise store? What franchise store?" Fugaku looked confused.

Since Itachi and Shisui took root in the Land of Sound, Natsuki's business plan has been highly successful, bringing significant revenue to the Uchiha.

If it weren't for the concern that Uchiha clan members might lose motivation, Fugaku would have wanted everyone to receive wages.

In this case, with Natsuki's rewards, each child would receive millions. Regardless of how much money he had, he wouldn't be able to stop him.

He didn't have much explanation but just formed seals with his hands.

"Bang!" The smoke cleared, revealing box after box.

Fugaku looked at these boxes in surprise.

"Could it be...?"

Natsuki signaled Fugaku to open it himself, and Fugaku opened a box. Sure enough, it was filled with banknotes!

A box contains a full fifty million.

Fugaku could only express his shock by widening his eyes and taking in a deep breath.

In a moment of surprise, Natsuki playfully slapped Fugaku on the back, causing him to stumble. 

Fortunately, being a veteran of the battlefield, Fugaku quickly regained his composure when faced with the sight of so much money.

"Why is the franchise fee so high?" he asked, still processing the unexpected windfall.

"It's just that there were more during the first wave of openings, and there won't be as many after that," 

Natsuki carefully explained the concept of the franchise model, assuring Fugaku that the initial high returns were a result of the first batch's success and that subsequent profits might not be as extravagant.

Fugaku, now more composed, chuckled. "I really don't know how your mind works. Is there such a business model in the future?"

"This franchise business model was indeed developed by later generations. It's a widely adopted approach for successful business groups in the future," He explained.

 "Will this franchise model reveal the secret recipes you've written?"

The various delicacies invented have become wildly popular throughout the entire ninja world.

With the introduction of the franchise model, [Summer Food] stores have increased like mushrooms after rain.

Fugaku worries that these stores might be everywhere in the future, potentially reducing the uniqueness of their offerings and rotting their culinary advantage.

He reassured him, saying, "You don't have to worry about this, clan leader. First of all, franchisees in the model are restricted to a specific type of food."

"And the secret recipe will only be given to one person, with a strict mental prohibition against sharing it. The possibility of leaking the secret is very small."

"Even if it were to leak, it would be ancient history by then. Everyone is accustomed to dining at our establishments."

In the previous world, anyone could make French fries or fried chicken wings, but people still preferred to visit those chain stores. It's the same principle.

As Fugaku gazed at the money scattered across the floor, confidence surged within him. "Then let's proceed with your plan, Natsuki! Uchiha will no longer be subject to the control of others."