Unscientific Scientist From Sunagakure - Chapter 205
To be precise, the Land of Rivers is a subordinate of the Land of Fire.
The Land of Rivers lies between the wealthy and powerful Land of Fire and the impoverished Land of Wind.
Naturally, the Land of Rivers knows which nation to align with.
Muzake’s plan to build a road through the Land of Rivers and purchase water was met with resistance because someone was backing them.
Muzake chuckled.
“Don’t worry.”
“The Fire Daimyo and I are good brothers.”
Tsunade was puzzled.
“Since when did you become good brothers with the Fire Daimyo?”
Muzak didn’t answer but instead asked Tsunade.
“I heard the Daimyo Imanari won’t sell you minerals and raw materials anymore?”
Tsunade was equally confused.
“Yes, I don’t know what Danzo did to offend the Daimyo.”
“I planned to visit the Daimyo after our meeting to mend relations.”
Muzake chuckled.
“You may not know, but I do.”
Money can work wonders.
The Land of Fire is a significant market for Sunagakure.
Sunagakure merchants had already infiltrated its inner circles and knew the Daimyo’s movements well.
“It’s useless; you’d just waste your time.”
Tsunade was puzzled.
“Why?”
Muzake explained.
“You’re tax-exempt in the Land of Fire, right?”
Tsunade nodded.
Muzake spread his hands.
“That’s the problem.”
“Why?”
“Because touching interests is harder than touching souls.”
“Your goods are tax-exempt in the Land of Fire, so the Daimyo receives no money.”
“Whereas Sunagakure pays taxes.”
“In other words, even if you produce goods, the Daimyo won’t allow you to sell them.”
“The more you sell, the more he loses.”
“Would you agree if you were the Daimyo?”
Advanced goods are excellent, but what good are they without tax revenue?
Tsunade was stunned.
She thought for a moment.
It was indeed the case.
“Then why don’t we also pay taxes?”
Muzake shook his head.
“That’s foolish. Why pay taxes? It would be pointless.”
“If you pay business taxes, wouldn’t other regions also have to pay taxes?”
“Wouldn’t you also have to pay entry and crossing taxes? Wouldn’t all your everyday goods become taxable too?”
“Wouldn’t your cost of living skyrocket?”
Tsunade thought about it.
That was true.
So, there were other options than paying taxes.
Not paying taxes was also not an option.
Was their factory and investment all for nothing?
Good guy, Muzake offered a solution.
“How about we sign a subcontracting agreement? You produce, label them with our brand, and we sell. You earn processing fees.”
Tsunade wasn’t fooled.
She glared at Muzake.
“Hmph, you just want to take advantage of me.”
“I was wondering why you were so kind to sell us the equipment.”
Muzake immediately put on a wronged expression.
“In the Land of Fire, yes. But you can still sell products to other countries and make money.”
Muzake pointed out several countries.
“Look at the Land of Water, the Land of Lightning, the Land of Iron, the Land of Hot Water, the Land of Moon… etc.”
“So many countries where you can easily sell and make a fortune.”
“Are you saying it’s hard to think there?”
These were all countries in the eastern part of the ninja world, far from the Land of Wind.
Sunagakure didn’t have the time or workforce to develop markets in these countries.
Konoha was a perfect industrial transfer base.
Konoha would produce and sell.
Sunagakure would earn technical service fees royalties, and sell equipment and raw materials.
A win-win.
It was a double win.
Win twice.
Earn money once.
Gain spiritual energy once more.
OJBK!
Tsunade listened.
I was thinking carefully.
I was suddenly enlightened.
Yes.
Konoha was rich in talent and resources.
Geographically advantageous.
They were connected by land and sea.
Doable.
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.
“By the way, what did you say was affecting my brain earlier?”
Muzake: “Nothing. You misheard. I said your brain is exceptional. Especially the blue-purple mark on your forehead, a symbol of your wisdom.”
Tsunade smiled sweetly.
“Always talking nonsense.”
With the factory issue resolved, Tsunade was in high spirits.
She laughed and said, “So what do you want Konoha to do regarding the road construction?”
Muzake: “First, if the Land of Rivers or the Land of Fire asks for your troops, don’t send them. We shouldn’t fight each other.”
Konoha’s people would be his future workers and salespeople.
Precious human resources shouldn’t be lost.
Tsunade looked troubled.
The Land of Rivers was manageable.
But if the Fire Daimyo intervened, how could she refuse?
Especially now, with relations strained thanks to Danzo.
Muzake: “I’ll lower the equipment price by ten percent.”
Tsunade thought about it.
With the factory’s prospects and equipment in place, she nodded in agreement.
“Alright, I’ll find a way to avoid the Daimyo’s request.”
Muzake: “Then, since we’re going to have deeper cooperation, our transportation should be smooth. If we’re building one, we might as well build two.”
“I’ll extend the highway and railway to Konoha.”
“That way, our economic and trade exchanges will be more convenient.”
Tsunade was troubled again.
Muzake: “I’ll reduce the price by another ten percent.”
Tsunade: “This matter needs to be discussed with the Daimyo.”
Muzake: “Another ten percent off.”
Tsunade…
I’m not that kind of person.
Muzake looked up at the sky.
Damn.
I’m losing out!
My thirty percent!
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