This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 278 The Frustrated Boss of Izumi

There are less than ten days left until the opening of the first Joint Chunin Exams in Konoha.

The newly built Konoha commercial district features two giant shopping centers named Konoha Star City and Konoha Mansho Town, which stand like two dazzling pearls next to the smooth asphalt road.

Although it hasn't officially opened yet, the mall is already bustling with activity.

All the major ninja clans and top merchants who have attracted investment from all over the Land of Fire are making their final sprint in terms of renovations.

On the third floor of Muye Star City, there is a high-end restaurant with a very large area and a great view.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, an exquisite teacup was smashed to the ground, shards of porcelain scattering everywhere.

"You good-for-nothing! How have I been raising you?!"

A slightly overweight, well-dressed middle-aged man was pointing at a young man in front of him who was looking down and had a wronged expression, and he was cursing him.

He was so angry that he was trembling all over, and the fat on his face jiggled with each movement.

This man was none other than Izumi Isamu, the owner of Izumi-no-ju, the most famous upscale restaurant in the capital of the Land of Fire.

He was also one of the first big businessmen from Nishikawa Tetsuya's time in the capital to be fooled... cough, and brought to Konoha to invest through investment promotion.

"Father, I... I just wanted to save some money for our family..."

The young man explained in a low voice that he was Izumi Kenta, the only son of Izumi Isamu, who had been assigned to oversee the renovation of the Konoha branch.

"The all-inclusive renovation service offered by that renovation team in Konoha is ridiculously expensive! It's three times more expensive than the best craftsmen in the capital. I was thinking of bringing a group of skilled craftsmen from my hometown to renovate in the antique style of our main store in the capital. It would save money and retain the original charm..."

"Saving money?! You call this saving money?!"

Izumi Isamu felt his blood pressure soaring. He grabbed his son by the collar, dragged him to the large French windows, and pointed outside.

"Open your eyes and take a good look!"

"Look at Akimichi Premium BBQ across the street! They use a constant-temperature, smokeless grill, a panoramic glass wall, and even serve their food on a conveyor belt!"

"And look at the Tianxi Ninja Tools flagship store downstairs, the lighting is so good, even the kunai are reflecting light like works of art!"

Izumi's fingers trembled as he pointed to the heavy wooden screens and paper lanterns that had just arrived in his shop, adorned with carved dragons and phoenixes.

"Look at all this stuff you've put in! In this modern shopping mall where even the toilets have automatic flushing, you've given me a look reminiscent of a dilapidated wooden shack from hundreds of years ago?!"

"Is this what you call retro? You're basically telling all the daimyo and ninjas who come to eat that Izumi-gami is a country bumpkin restaurant that can't even afford electric lights!"

"besides!"

Izumi Isamu shoved his son aside and angrily pointed at the sluggish construction progress.

"How many days are left until the Chunin Exams?! Less than ten days! The carpenter you hired hasn't even finished laying the floor! When the people from the Five Great Nations come here waving their money around looking for a place to eat, are we supposed to put up a 'Under Construction' sign and turn away the gods of wealth?!"

"Fool! Short-sighted!"

After finishing his rant, Izumi slumped weakly into the unopened chair, panting heavily.

He was all too aware of the enormous business opportunities that this Chunin Exams contained. It was not just about making money, but also a golden opportunity to make Izumi-no-ju's name known throughout the entire ninja world.

He would never forgive himself if he missed this opportunity.

"Father, what... what do we do now?" Kenta realized the seriousness of the situation and was almost in tears. "How about... I make them work overtime?"

"Add your head, my foot!"

Izumi slapped his thigh and stood up abruptly.

"Quickly prepare a generous gift; I must personally travel to the Konoha Ministry of Finance to meet Lord Nishikawa!"

"No matter the cost, Konoha's elite engineering team must take over immediately! Even if it means tearing this place down and rebuilding it from scratch, it must be done before the opening ceremony!"

……

Half an hour later, in the office of the Vice Minister of Finance of Konoha.

Nishikawa Tetsu was lying in a chair with his legs propped up on the desk, enjoying a rare lunch break.

Although there's still a lot to do, at least I can steal a moment to rest.

"Knock knock knock".

A series of urgent knocks sounded on the door.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and Izumi Isamu walked in with a big smile on his face, bowing and scraping. He was carrying a heavy gift box in his hand, followed by his son, who was meek and obedient.

"Hey, isn't this Boss Izumi? What a rare guest."

Nishikawa Tetsu didn't lower his leg; he merely raised his eyelids slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips.

Quanshangju is a high-end restaurant, and even daimyo occasionally go there to try the food. Daimyo always praise the dishes at this restaurant.

When he was seeking sponsorship in the capital, he had dealt with this old fox quite a bit, so he naturally knew that the other party wouldn't come to him without a reason.

"Lord Nishikawa, I am so sorry to bother you in your busy schedule!"

Izumi Isamu strode to the table, gently placed the expensive gift box down, and then bowed deeply.

"My good-for-nothing son made a mistake in the renovation. He didn't listen to your original unified planning advice and created a mess."

"With the Chunin Exams just around the corner, if Izumi no Kyoukai can't open on time, it's not only a loss for us, but also a disgrace to Konoha's magnificent shopping mall!"

Izumi was in tears, his posture extremely humble.

"Lord Nishikawa, please, for the sake of our pleasant past cooperation, lend this fool a hand! Could you perhaps spare a few top-notch decorators from your department or Akatsuki's construction group to renovate my shop?"

Nishikawa Tetsu looked at Izumi Isamu's miserable appearance and chuckled inwardly.

He had long anticipated this turn of events. Those traditional businessmen always wanted to save money when faced with new things, but they didn't realize that in Konoha, where he had forcibly raised the technological level, those who didn't follow his standards would only be eliminated by the times.

"Oh dear, Mr. Izumi, this is a bit difficult."

Nishikawa Tetsu sat up straight and sighed deliberately, as if in distress.

"As you can see, Konoha is practically a giant construction site right now. Everyone is working day and night, testing the arena's defensive barriers and the main road's lighting system non-stop."

"Everyone is exhausted, we simply can't spare any more manpower. Besides, redesigning, demolishing, and then modernizing the renovations—ten days is too much..."

"Express delivery fee! I'll pay the express delivery fee!"

Izumi Isamu was an extremely pragmatic businessman; he knew that Nishikawa Tetsu's difficult behavior often meant that he hadn't been paid enough.

He suddenly pulled a thick stack of silver notes from his sleeve and slammed them onto the table.

"This is three times the original price! Consider it compensation for the workers' hard work and overtime! As long as Izumi-no-ju can welcome guests in its most perfect state before the opening, I'm willing to pay any amount!"

Nishikawa Tetsu's eyes lit up slightly, but he still maintained the composure of someone who was considering the bigger picture.

He picked up the stack of silver notes and weighed them lightly in his hand.

"Mr. Quanshang, this is putting me in a difficult position. However, since you are so sincere, and Quanshangju is a key restaurant brand we have introduced, representing the culinary standards of the Land of Fire..."

Nishikawa Tetsu put the banknotes into the drawer and pressed the intercom on the table.

"Yoshida, stop what you're doing."

"Have the construction team send a few experienced renovation workers to the third floor of Building A in the commercial area."

"Boss Quanshang's shop needs some adjustments. Tell the guys, this order is triple-expedited; if we finish it, the bonus will be huge."

After hanging up the walkie-talkie, Nishikawa Tetsu gave Izumi Isamu a bright capitalist smile.

"Mr. Izumi, it's a pleasure doing business with you. I guarantee that your restaurant will be open for business within ten days."

Izumi Isamu let out a long sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and thanked him repeatedly.

"Thank you, Lord Nishikawa! Thank you, Lord Nishikawa!"

Watching the father and son leave with gratitude, Nishikawa Tetsu comfortably leaned back in his chair.

"These days, customers who don't listen to advice are the best customers. Why would they willingly pay three times the price unless they hit a brick wall?"

He picked up the gift box containing the expensive present and smiled with satisfaction.