317. Who is the True Master of the Land of Fire!

After spending some time playing with Chino, Danzo handed her over to Nonō and then turned to discuss serious matters with En Oyashiro.

"The medicines from the research institute are all prepared for you. Here is the list of all the drugs."

Danzo pulled out a scroll from his pocket and handed it over. The scroll detailed the effects, costs, and production cycles of all the medicines.

As for how much to sell them for and the profit margins, that was something En Oyashiro would have to consider.

Upon receiving the scroll, En Oyashiro's face immediately showed astonishment.

The variety of medicines listed in the scroll was vast, and each one had remarkably potent effects.

Especially the final two, the Fierce Medicine and the Spirit Pill, both of which could be effective for both ordinary people and ninjas.

Those life-valuing nobles and wealthy merchants would certainly not begrudge a small amount of money for these.

After all, the red pill could enhance the strength of their samurai and ninja, while the blue pill could effectively treat any injuries they might sustain.

These two medicines held significant importance for them, almost as if they were tailor-made.

However, what truly caught En Oyashiro's attention were the Whitening Pills, Slimming Pills, and similar products.

As a renowned merchant from another era, En Oyashiro had a keen sense for business opportunities.

Like Danzo, he quickly sniffed out the hidden commercial potential in these products.

At the same time, En Oyashiro cast a look of admiration towards Danzo.

To have thought of this, it was clear that Lord Danzo was no ordinary figure in the realm of commerce.

Unaware of En Oyashiro's thoughts, Danzo continued:

"I want you to establish a merchant association, using these medicines as the main products, and quickly open up the market within the Land of Fire."

"Preferably, we should win over all the nobles and merchants opposed to Konoha, organize them..."

His voice gradually lowered until En Oyashiro felt a deep chill.

At this moment, Danzo was completely different from the kind old man he had been earlier!

"Lord Danzo, are you planning to..."

"Round them all up?"

En Oyashiro swallowed hard and tentatively asked.

Hearing this, Danzo's lips curled into a scornful smile: "Since those guys don't dare to openly oppose Konoha, but if there's a leader, do you think that rabble might muster some unwarranted courage?"

Upon hearing this, En Oyashiro couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Is this how the Darkness of the Shinobi handles problems?

It's really...

Exciting!

En Oyashiro's lips curved into a cruel arc.

Next, he would help Lord Danzo clear all obstacles on the path forward!

Let those damned nobles and merchants know who is the true king of the darkness in the Land of Fire!

Soon, under Danzo's leadership, a merchant association named 'Higanbana' was established.

This association, heavily supported by the Root Research Institute, immediately introduced a range of astonishingly effective products upon its founding.

Especially the various beauty products, which quickly became a sensation across the ninja world.

Not only did noblewomen within the Land of Fire rush to buy them, but this trend also gradually spread to other countries, even leading to a situation where the medicines were hard to come by!

The president of the Higanbana Association, En Oyashiro, also rode this wave of popularity, transforming into a favored guest among the nobles.

So much so that many nobles began vying to invite him to various banquets, all for the chance to obtain the sales rights to Higanbana Association's products...

And En Oyashiro himself displayed remarkable talent in this regard.

He frequently appeared at such luxurious venues and banquets, effortlessly mingling with various nobles, maintaining good relationships, and seizing opportunities to open up sales channels.

Through his efforts, the Higanbana Association under his name was expanding at an astonishing rate.

"I say, this Konoha is really going too far, trying to bypass us in sales?"

At a noble banquet, En Oyashiro, holding a glass of red wine, indignantly criticized Konoha's actions.

From his luxurious attire and affected speech, it was clear that he had perfectly integrated into the decadent noble lifestyle.

Of course, this was also one of the most important reasons for the rapid development of the Higanbana Association.

Sure enough, upon hearing En Oyashiro's words, the nobles present couldn't hold back and began to vent their frustrations.

"That's right! Konoha is really despicable. Every year they take a large amount of military funds from the Daimyo and still aren't satisfied, now they want to extend their reach to us?"

"Exactly! And they say that after opening up trade routes, we'll earn more? Do they think we're children?"

"Hmph, I've already offered to share profits with them, but they're still not satisfied, saying I'm short-sighted?"

"Fools, the higher-ups in Konoha are all fools!"

"Shh... you can't badmouth the Darkness of the Shinobi!"

"Bah, I'll say it, it's not like he can hear from this far away!"

"Sigh..."

"If only Sarutobi Hiruzen were still the Hokage, Shimura Danzo wouldn't be so arrogant!"

In short, after En Oyashiro took the lead, the atmosphere at the banquet quickly heated up.

Everyone was venting about the injustices they had suffered at the hands of Konoha recently, creating a harmonious scene.

After all, as the saying goes in noble circles—if you badmouth Shimura Danzo, we're good friends!

Clearly, En Oyashiro had easily grasped this essence.

Looking at the scene of revelry and clinking glasses before him, En Oyashiro's lips suddenly curved into a smile.

He sipped his red wine, cleared his throat, and loudly declared:

"Everyone, please listen to me!"

En Oyashiro's voice was loud, instantly spreading throughout the banquet hall.

All the nobles, who were clinking glasses, flattering each other, and chatting, stopped their actions and turned to look at him.

Seeing the room quiet down, En Oyashiro smiled and continued:

"Everyone, I believe you have all experienced various injustices from Konoha and are filled with resentment!"

"Remember, each of us here is a noble, a wealthy person of high status!"

"There was a time when we were respected wherever we went, treated with courtesy wherever we went!"

"And now, those foolish monkeys from Konoha dare to ride over us! Demand benefits from us?"

"What a joke! They are nothing but a pack of dogs we keep."

"Since when can these dogs and horses dictate terms to us, their masters?"

"Everyone, unite and resist!"

"Let those foolish Konoha monkeys know that we are the true masters of the Land of Fire!"