Jiraiya finally had a preliminary impression of the accumulated influence of the Hyuga clan.
All along, influenced by his own strength and the original story, he didn't think highly of the Hyuga clan.
But in Konoha, and even in the entire ninja world, it was a colossus.
After the meeting, Hiashi Hyuga completed the acquisition duties Jiraiya had assigned him in just one hour.
Moreover, no one took the opportunity to raise the price, and there were no so - called holdouts. It went very smoothly, and at the same time, it cost only half of what Jiraiya had expected.
Actually, Jiraiya's mindset hadn't changed.
After all, this wasn't his previous life.
After that, Jiraiya and Tsunade went to the Hokage Building and talked about this matter.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was the actual administrator of Konoha Village.
Since they were going to undertake large - scale construction on his turf, to avoid trouble, they still had to inform him.
When Hiruzen Sarutobi heard that the two of them planned to use this street as the engagement venue, he waved his hand and without the slightest hesitation, agreed to their request.
On the one hand, it didn't involve Konoha's interests, and on the other hand, it was because of Jiraiya and Tsunade's status.
Especially Tsunade, now the apparent sole survivor of the Senju clan. Even if he didn't consider her teacher Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't treat her too badly, lest it cause gossip.
After obtaining Hiruzen Sarutobi's permission, a unique street began to rise in Konoha.
The nearly one - month construction had caught everyone's attention.
Because it was really too strange.
There were buildings with a sci - fi look and scrolling external screens, a Sword Art Online - themed hotel, a Slam Dunk merchandise store, and a light - novel amusement park.
The street named Akihabara by Jiraiya had become extremely popular without any publicity.
It could only be said that there were too few entertainment options in this era.
"Now, two - thirds of Akihabara has been completed, and the rest will be finished in a few days."
Yoshiyuki Oshima stood in Jiraiya's office and said, "As you ordered, we've opened many facilities, and according to the feedback, the results are very good."
"Tell me in detail."
Jiraiya was a bit curious. He wondered what these simple - hearted Konoha villagers preferred more than people in his previous life.
"The Sword Art Online themed hotel has the best business."
"I didn't expect that. I thought more people would go to the amusement park."
Jiraiya looked up in surprise.
After he gave the instructions, he didn't pay attention anymore. He wasn't very clear about what it had actually turned out like.
If he had to oversee every detail, he might end up like Zhuge Liang, who exhausted himself to death.
Did they mess up the amusement park?
"The amusement park's business is also good." Yoshiyuki Oshima smiled. "But for the themed hotel, well, we provided cosplay outfits of Asuna and Kirito for each couple. Maybe they like this other - worldly style."
"..."
Jiraiya twitched the corner of his mouth. He understood why the themed hotel had the best business.
"Who came up with this idea?"
"Isamu Takeshita."
"This name rings a bell." Jiraiya was stunned for a moment. He always felt like he'd heard it somewhere.
"He's an illustrator at the New Konoha Bookstore. He used to be in a big city in the Land of Fire." Yoshiyuki Oshima reminded him.
"Oh."
Haruki remembered. This was the guy who had demanded more money to draw the cover for Jiraiya's novel.
Tsk. As the well - known 'philosopher' Mr. Wang Jingze would say, no one can escape the 'law of eating one's words'.
He used to refuse to draw revealing covers, but now he's come up with such an idea. There must have been quite a journey of thought in between.
"Isamu Takeshita has been the exclusive illustrator of the New Konoha Bookstore for a long time. After a period of assessment, Tomomi Koki promoted him to art director," Oshima Yoshiyuki explained his current situation when he saw that Haruki didn't know much.
Haruki nodded.
After the establishment of the Xia Organization, he carried out reforms in accordance with the modern corporate system.
Naturally, the positions also changed.
But in any case, they still held more than half of the shares.
They could delegate power in other areas, but not in publicity.
Haruki knew well the power of publicity and the media, the so - called "crownless king" that could kill without a trace.
"Haruki!"
A carefree voice sounded outside the door.
Before Haruki could reply, the visitor had already entered the office.
Tall, with a white spiky hairstyle and an oiled forehead protector.
A unique look in the ninja world.
It was Jiraiya.
Seeing this, Oshima Yoshiyuki bowed slightly and immediately left.
"I thought you'd come back on the day of my engagement ceremony," Haruki smiled, got up, walked to the tea - table, sat across from Jiraiya, and poured him a cup of tea.
Jiraiya didn't stand on ceremony. He gulped it down, smacked his lips, and said, 'It's not as stimulating as wine.'
"After a few days, you can drink as much as you want. I'll get you the best wine."
"Hehe, you're such a big spender. Before I came, I also saw the Akihabara you developed. It's really great, especially with Asuna around."
"Here," Haruki threw him a black card with the Red Dragon Flag embroidered on it. "I'll cover all your expenses in Akihabara."
"Generous!" Jiraiya immediately put away the black card. "I think there's something missing in your Akihabara."
"What?"
"A hot spring," Jiraiya said with an intoxicated expression. "Just think about how comfortable it would be to soak in a hot spring after a long day of work."
"Should I also arrange a co - ed hot spring for you?" Haruki asked suddenly.
"Sure!"
Jiraiya blurted out, then realized something was wrong. "Haha, I just think that in a co - ed hot spring, people can help each other, like scrubbing each other's backs."
Haruki shook his head. "If there really is a co - ed hot spring, all you'll see will be a bunch of big, beefy guys."
"… Forget it. I'll figure it out myself," Jiraiya shivered at the thought of such a scene. "Ah, I wish I had the Byakugan."
"If the ninjas of the Hyuga clan heard you say that, they'd probably spit blood from anger," Haruki said teasingly.
Although he also had such a thought in his previous life, unfortunately, neither the Sharingan nor the Byakugan had awakened even when he was eighteen.
"Erm, I'm just joking," Jiraiya said with a smile, changing the subject. He took out a book and handed it to Haruki. "This is a gift for your engagement."
"What… Make Out Paradise?"
Haruki looked up and teased, "Are you serious? Giving me this kind of book?"
"It's just right, isn't it?" Jiraiya blinked his eyes.
"Do I need you to teach me?"
Haruki looked at him disdainfully, then in a magnanimous manner, he said, "To prevent you from poisoning a second person, I'll reluctantly take it."
Jiraiya gave him a thumbs - up and said, "You've really inherited my knack for being shameless."
Haruki was stunned for a moment. Immediately, the office was filled with a lively atmosphere.
"Okay, I'm going to report some situation to the teacher."
Jiraiya stood up, took a few steps, and said, "Tsunade, I'll leave her to you. I'll be watching you all the time. Don't let me down."
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