Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Log Horizon. This is a fanfiction used to help with my writing skills and the fact I enjoy writing stories like these. All I own is the ideas and sub-plots used to make this fanfiction and explore Log Horizon and Naruto in a different way. Also, don't own any of the games and anime I make reference to in this story, but still got to give homage to video games since this is technically a video game fanfiction as well.
"Maryelle, stop twitching." Henrietta sighed, adjusting her black and white formal dress she was wearing. "You need to simply smile and keep calm. I am the one who will do most of the hard work."
"I know, but where is Naruto-kun?" Maryelle pouted, wearing a semi-formal outfit and laying on the table within the meeting room they were renting. "Isn't he supposed to be here to help us out!"
"He also has a meeting, but should be when the real battle starts for us." Henrietta said, looking at the door of the room. "This first part we are on our own. However, we need this meeting to go well for the next part to work. So, sit up straight and act like a guild leader." But, I hope Naruto-chan does get here. Even though I have experience as an accountant in the real world, Naruto-chan is the one with full on mass business practice experience.
"Thanks for adding pressure on me," Maryelle said before they heard footsteps.
"Hi! Sorry for the wait!" A hazel hair human Henrietta recognized as Charasin walked into the room and sit at the table before him.
Charasin, guildmaster of the third largest production guild 8th Shopping District and an old friend of Maryelle's. Henrietta thought, adjusting her glasses. "Good morning, Charasin-san."
"Good morning. Ah, Maryelle, you have a bit of a scary expression. Are you alright?" Charasin asked with some concern in his voice, much like any friend would.
Keep it together, Maryelle. Remember to smile and I will do most of the work, Maryelle jumped, quickly shifting to her smile as Henrietta pondered on the next move.
"Ah, yes, I have a request for the 8th Shopping District, today." Maryelle chimed, though her voice slightly wavered.
"What is the request?" Charasin asked, his expression shifting to a businessmen's poker face.
He's ready for battle. Henrietta thought, also adjusting to her own business persona. Naruto-chan is right with how the battle isn't with the monsters. Experienced players have easily adjusted to combat with monsters like Shiroe and Naruto-chan, but many others are just too scared to battle monsters now. Hence many have shifted to crafting and other business practices. All the major crafting guilds have been hurting due to fewer people willing to hunt for the ingredients production guilds need.
However, now the Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance is now in the same boat. Due to the high demand of both Santa's Workshop and Crescent Burger products, our supply chain cannot keep up for both due to such different ingredients needed. Santa's Workshop has been forced to dive into Boss's hoarded ingredients and items after being wiped out of inventory every day since opening the market. Crescent Moon have sold out every day of every food item outside Black Rose Tea as well. If we don't outsource Crescent Burger's supply chain, then we might end up sinking the whole operation due to the sheer demand overwhelming us. Henrietta cleared her throat, getting Maryelle to focus.
"We would like to commission a supply chain with 8th Shopping District. We need ingredients for our guild and need to outsource the resource collection." Maryelle said with a chime. "We need lettuce, young deer meat, boar meat, flour, potato, tomato, sun sun fish, thunder bird meat, and other such cooking ingredients."
"Ingredients, huh?" Charasin asked with a somewhat blank face, "How much do you need and what price are you thinking of?" Maryelle looked at Henrietta who wrote onto a notepad. She tore off the note and put it face down on the table and spun the upper part to where the note went before Charasin. Charasin picked it up and looked at it. "I see."
Even with the deal being good for both guilds, Charasin will try to negotiating a better deal for his guild. Henrietta thought, keeping a straight face.
"Anyways, are these ingredients for Crescent Burger?" Charasin smirked at the two women.
"Yes, indeed." Maryelle chimed, keeping her smile up.
"I heard your business is doing quite well."
"Thank you." Maryelle answered Charasin statement with a chime, "Our chefs are very happy to know people love their cooking."
"So, you're using a new recipe?" Charasin asked, interest in his eyes.
"Our chefs are just that good," Maryelle said, her smile seemed frozen on her face.
Just keep it up, Maryelle. You are just the shield. I am the real sword. Henrietta thought, looking at Maryelle, But, Maryelle needs a little help from the looks of things.
"I can give this serious consideration, but have you thought of a partnership with 8th Shopping District in order to grow you-"
"Excuse me, Charasin," Henrietta smirked, adjusting her glasses while interrupting the businessman. "But it's time," And you better get here in time, Naruto-chan. We need your help for the next part if this does not work.
"Time?" Charasin asked with genuine confusion.
"Yes. Our other guests have arrived." Henrietta said as Maryelle did a slight bow.
"I'm sorry," Maryelle said, "Since I already you knew you, I slipped you in a bit early. But Henrietta said we should really handle this all fairly."
"What does this mean?" Charasin asked, confused by both women.
"Oceanic Systems and the Roderick Firm will be coming as well. However, on different matters than this meeting." Henrietta said, smiling.
"Wait, what do you mean by other means?" Charasin asked, a bit of fear coming into his voice.
"Well, as in investment of sorts." Maryelle said, "We are looking into selling Crescent Burger." Henrietta smirked at the absolute horror that came onto the Summoner's face. "Hey, why don't we let Charasin stay?" Maryelle looked at Henrietta.
Time to reel in at least this fish. Henrietta thought, crossing her arms with a frown at her guildmaster. "Until we have a stable source of ingredients, we can't move onto the next step."
"H-Hold on for a second!" Charasin said, standing up. "What is Crescent Moon Alliance thinking? What do you mean by investment?"
Maryelle was about to speak when Henrietta stopped her. "How much is 8th Shopping District willing to pay for such information?" Henrietta asked, smirking at the man.
"We'll agree on the matter we were just discussing." Charasin said, pulling out his own notepad and quill pen. "We'll get you need in any bulk amount you need at this rate." Charasin wrote on the pad and ripped of the piece before spinning the tabletop to Henrietta. Henrietta picked up the piece of paper.
50,000. He is tight, but, Henrietta adjusted her glasses. "40,000."
"40,000? Agh... Deal!" Charasin said, holding his hand up. "8th Shopping District's Charasin agree to the terms."
"Wonderful! Now we can let Charasin into the meeting, right?" Maryelle happily chimed, looking at her accountant.
"I don't mind," Henrietta said, But, now we need Naruto-chan to hurry. We need him for the next part. Henrietta thought as two men came through the door.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" A strong man wearing attire fitting a blacksmith said while walking in. "Two great beauties and the young guildmaster of 8th Shopping District in the same room." The man, Michitaka, said with a smile.
"Hmm." A scientist looking man, Roderick, adjusted his glasses, studying the three before him.
"Hello." Maryelle greeted with her trademark smile. "I'm Maryelle of the Crescent Moon Alliance. This is my head clerk, Henrietta."
"Hey! I am not just a head clerk," Henrietta scolded her leader as the two men took their seats at the table. "I am Henrietta, I am in charge of Crescent Moon Alliance's accounts. It is a pleasure to meet you all." Henrietta looked over the two men before her. Michitaka is the guildmaster of Oceanic Systems and Roderick is the guildmaster of Roderick Firm. These people are on a new business level I am not good at. Naruto-chan, hurry or else I might be in for one hell of a fight to ensure these negotiations go correctly.
"So, why did you call us all here?" Michitaka asked, crossing his arms.
"Ah, I apologize, one person is still not here." Henrietta said, "He was taking care of another meeting before coming here, so can we give him a few more minutes before we start?"
"Why should we let someone late in on this business meeting?" Roderick asked, a bit of disgust in his voice.
"Because even though Crescent Burger is run by Crescent Moon Alliance, we cannot push ahead in this meeting without him as this meeting is more than just Crescent Burger." Henrietta said, adding a bit of meat to the hook. "I believe you all heard of Las Boss, correct?"
"Las Boss?" All three guildmasters gasped at the two women. "You mean the Crafting Sage is joining us?" Charasin asked in pure shock.
"Yes. His subclass has changed due to right when the expansion was launched. Something about the admins were getting him set up to be a raid boss. But, he still is an amazing craftsman as you three must have heard." Henrietta said, smiling with seeing the interest in their eyes. Naruto-chan seems to have quite a bite to his name in this game.
"I heard he is running the new Santa's Workshop market that appeared a few days ago." Roderick said, smirking back at the women. "The market has been selling items off their shelves ranging from actual books to read to high quality items and armor. There's even rumors they have recipes for underwear that has battle guilds scrambling to get some due to the... issues everyone has been dealing with this world becoming reality."
Indeed. I was quite happy with Itachi&Kisame-san's discovery of underwear. Our avatars for some reason were not wearing underwear when we woke up in them. However, when it comes to armor and fighting, having no protection for those private areas from the metal and other materials really affects the fighter far worse than just people walking around AU natural. Henrietta thought, fighting to gulp. "Correct. However, Santa's Workshop and Crescent Burger are actually sibling businesses under one banner formed after the failed alliance with the smaller guilds. Hence why he needs to be here as he will be representing the whole Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance."
"Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance?" Michitaka asked before frowning, "So, that means there is more than one guild running Crescent Burger and Santa's Workshop, right?"
"Not exactly. Crescent Burger is indeed run by our guild. The alliance, however, was designed to allow Crescent Moon Alliance, Grandeur, Radio Market, and Log Horizon make a centralized market where they can assist each other with tools and supplies for Santa's Workshop while the battle guild West Wind Brigade and the other battle members of all the guilds help with resource collection and management for both Crescent Burger and Santa's Workshop." Henrietta let out a small sigh, "Sadly, we did not expect such demand so quickly and hence why we had Charasin here ahead of you two. We made an agreement to outsource our ingredient supply chain to 8th Shopping District so the alliance we are in can use the already established supply chain for Santa's Workshop and decided to let him stay for this next part, which is actually a request of the Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance."
"I see. Then you want something other than supplying Crescent Burger and possibly Santa's Workshop," Roderick said, tapping his finger on the table.
At least now I have a good gauge of my opponents, Henrietta looked over the two men better. Michitaka is a good leader, but tact is not his strength. Roderick is similar to Shiroe and Naruto-chan, but does not have the brazen to pull off much of what those monsters can.
"Correct. However, we cannot discuss it till Las Boss is here." Henrietta let out a sigh of relief with hearing a ringtone in her ears. "Finally, Itachi&Kisame-san, please hurry to the meeting room. We are all waiting on your husband and you." Henrietta scolded with answering the Voice Chat.
"Sorry. We had to come all the way from the Guild Hall Building. We have a guest with us, but he is here for purely observing Naruto-kun." Itachi&Kisame answered over the Voice Chat. "We will be there in a minute."
"That explains why you are late. Thank you." Henrietta closed the link, "He's almost here. I did not realize the meeting he was at was all the way at the Guild Hall Building."
"So, he was meeting with another guild?" Charasin asked.
"I don't know. This was a meeting he did not give us much details on." Henrietta said as the door opened. "Good for you to join us, Las Boss. You had us waiting." All three men turned around.
"... Ah, did you shrink, Las Boss?" Michitaka said, all of three looking Naruto with shock. However, Henrietta noticed a man following Itachi&Kisame and Naruto. He was a tall man with a young face. With looking through her status screen, she was shocked to see the man, Kinjou, was a level 50 Half-Alv People of the Land. However, it was his class that shocked Henrietta.
Kunie Clan Successor? Henrietta thought, frowning, There is back story saying the Kunie clan controls the banks of this world. They also control the security system protecting the player cities including the barrier take keeps monsters out of the city and the Royal Guard that enforce the no combat zones. How did Naruto-chan managed to contact such a person, let alone have him come to our meeting?
[This is just Crafting Mode. The instant I got into combat, I got back to normal size for Raid Boss Mode. Downside is I am mute in this form and suck relying on text boxes to communicate.] Naruto sighed, climbing up onto another chair to stand onto due to his height. [I apologize for my lateness. Sorry for making you all wait on me.]
"I also am at fault." Kinjou said, slightly bowing to the men. "I wanted to observe this wise sage's meeting and hence slowed him down with coming here. I am not as fit as an Adventurer such as his wife and himself."
"Adventurer?" Charasin asked, all three men confused by Kinjou statement. "Ah, well, with the main star here, can we get to business?"
They don't realize we have a Lander in the room. Henrietta thought, However, is this man who Naruto-chan was meeting beforehand? Was he trying to get money from the Kunie clan? Then why did we have the major production guilds if they were talking with the Kunie clan?... Well, hopefully things will become clear as we are just dangling bait before these three big fish to get the money we need.
[Ah, yes. I will go ahead and guess the Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance has been told to you three, correct?] All three men nodded at Las Boss. [Alright. Before I go ahead, allow myself to do a proper introduction. I am Otsutsuki Las Boss Naruto, though I prefer Las Boss. I am second-in-command for Log Horizon, a new guild which is focused on exploration. The guildmaster is Shiroe.]
"So, the Villain in Glasses is a part of this as well?" Michitaka asked, "How many Tea Party members is a part of this?"
[6 members are in Log Horizon alone, including myself. West Wind Brigade also has two members who are here, though they are purely part of the supply chain created for Santa's Workshop and Crescent Burger through the Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance.] Even though his face was that of a child, Henrietta found she could not even read the emotions on the boy's face.
Amazing! He's so cute like this! Just like a doll! Control yourself, Henrietta. You can hug him all you like once this is over. Henrietta thought, keeping her business persona up. However, the ball is now in your court, Naruto-chan. I fought my battle, now it is time to fight yours.
[I will cut to the chase. The Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance is embarking on a major operation.]
"A major operation?" Charasin asked, "Like a quest?"
Good. It's not lying if they think it is something else. Henrietta thought, smirking. They couldn't tarnish their future relationships with the three production guilds if they outright lied. It might get them what they needed, but it would cause tensions later down the line none of the guilds needed.
[No. If you think it is a one time reward like a quest, then I recommend you leave this room now.] Naruto narrowed his eyes at the three.
Naruto-chan! Bad move! Bad move! Henrietta panicked on the inside, struggling to keep her poker face up. Maryelle was just frozen in shock, luckily smiling instead of in horror.
"Something more than a quest?" Roderick asked before his eyes widen, "Wait, don't tell me the reason you opened Crescent Burger and Santa's Workshop was... an experiment?"
"An experiment? That's one hell of a successful experiment with how good the business has been for both." Michitaka said.
"Amazing. Two businesses created for an economic experiment." Charasin said, whistling at Naruto.
[Good, we are on the same page. Though, this will be far more challenging than simply a raid or major quest, but the long term gains and profits easily outweigh the risks.] Naruto smirked, [You three probably already can see what the experiment was. Though the Alliance, we created a simple economic system. We have members farming and hunting the ingredients we need for production, production have a safe area to properly create items, and then we created two outlets for distribution. One was a single point distribution which was Crescent Burger that focused on food with flavor. The other is a multiple point distribution center that is Santa's Workshop that is a market that was to test to see how a simple renting stall type set-up could allow small to medium size guilds a means of survival in this harsh business climate.]
"A proof of concept for an economic model to solve not just the issues small and medium guilds are going through, but also the issues the larger guilds are facing. Simply brilliant," Roderick said, getting the attention of the other two crafting guild leaders. "With that system setup, ingredients and supplies are covered, something I will admit Roderick Firm has been having issues with. I believe Charasin-san and Michitaka-san also can say they been dealing with similar supply issues due to people switching to crafting, correct?"
"Yeah. Everyone keeps their eyes on the market for any chance to buy up ingredient items." Charasin sighed, "Even though the battle guilds still sell what they been looting, it's not enough to keep the crafting supply demand in check."
"Agreed." Michitaka said, "But, if this is a working economic experiment, what kind of support do your alliance need from us?"
[Money] Naruto held out his hand, all five fingers spread out. [Five million gold.]
"F-Five million gold?" All three men stuttered in shock at Naruto.
[As I said, do not confuse this for a quest or raid. Though, it would be helpful if we could do such things now, none of our guilds are prepared for such to replenish much needed supplies. However, this is why we have asked you three here. From both Log Horizon and Crescent Moon Alliance's profits in the trade alliance, we have come together with one million gold combined to put towards the needed funds. I met with Kinjou earlier to see if it was possible to gain financing from the Kunie clan for 2.5 million gold, hence making the risk for each of you if you agreed to the deal of only 500,000 gold from each production guild.]
"The Kunie Clan? Like in the back story for the banks?" Charasin asked, all of the men wide eyed at the boy.
"Sadly, it is against an ancient treaty for the Kunie clan to lend money, no matter the case." Kinjou answered, "Even if the person asking is from the lost Alv line of the Otsutsuki clan like the Sage before you, we cannot go against the treaty."
"Why would-" A whistle stopped Michitaka and looked at Naruto who had his hand out and the whistle connected to his glasses in his mouth.
[This was also part of the experiment. Since all three of you are just as experience gamers and businessmen like me, I believe you all know what hyperinflation is, correct?]
"Yeah. Basically, the value of money goes worthless due to too much money is put into the system." Michitaka answered, "Why would... Wait, you mean to tell me this treaty thing is actually a way to keep the gold in this world from dealing with hyperinflation?"
[Correct. In this world, for Adventurers, money comes from monsters. Hence every monster an Adventurer kills technically is the same as a government printing paper bonds for money. Given how much people used to play, without a system to deal with it, hyperinflation is pretty much a sure bet in such a situation where you're always killing the gold dropping monsters.] Naruto pulled out a pad and quill from his magic bag. [Hence, in games like Elder Tales, money sinks are created to take money out of the economy and control inflation. I won't go into the money sinks since you three most likely know what they are. However, what Elder Tales has that is unique and still exists in this world is how to ensure inflation is controlled without the developers having to keep an eye on it.]
I never knew inflation was such a problem for MMORPGs. Henrietta thought as Naruto drew on the pad. But, it makes sense. It's actually basic economics. The more money, the less its value unless it is pinned to something else with value. With the fact Adventurers can easily keep farming monsters for money and loot, without anything to take out that money like upkeep costs and other forms to keep hyperinflation at bay... My lord, Shiroe and Naruto-chan, just how far have you two thought out this plan?
[The system is actually quite simple.] Naruto held up the pad to show a chibi head of Kinjou with the Kunie crest next to it. An arrow went from Kinjou's head to the bank where another arrow pointed at several papers which then went back to Kinjou's head. [As Kinjou said, he is bound by an ancient treaty that prevents the Kunie clan from lending out money. This is due to the fact lending money out also creates more money until that loan is paid and the new money is taken out with the debt paid. It is a basic economic theory know for economic systems that use paper currency. That is why there is no money lender subclasses in Elder Tales, to prevent the Gold from hyperinflating by isolating the gold creation to defeating monsters and then spreading it around through Adventurers and People of the Land. Hence by putting in place the Kunie clan to run the banks and the money sinks like upkeep costs and such, the economy can keep inflation in check. The problem, however, is it has let deflation hit hard.]
"Deflation?" Maryelle asked, confused and lost like a lamb.
"Deflation is the opposite of inflation. In a sense, it allows money to gain value, but the reasons often aren't good." Henrietta said, realizing exactly where Naruto was going. "Since this world's economy is real just like the old world and due to the lack of flavor in food and drinks, the prices for food dropped dramatically while other items like consumable potions and ingredients shot up with inflation of their value being more than the food and drinks."
[Add the fact the food and drinks also were a big staple business for People of the Land or NPCs, this has resulted in a deflation caused depression for the NPCs in Akiba and possibly all around the world. This is resulting in taking out possibly one of the major money sinks. It is also causing a major pricing issue as the price of survival alone is vastly too cheap compared to the price of adventuring out to get loot or even just travel the countryside to find ingredients. If we allow this to continue, all the various routes this could go can result in total finance destruction of Akiba and result in conditions here possibly being far worse than the lawless Susukino has become.] Naruto let out a sigh, putting the pad down.
"However, as you three have seen through the success of Crescent Burger and Santa's Workshop, the economy state of Akiba is not too far from saving yet. Also, though Log Horizon's exploration discoveries, we have managed to make products people want to spend money on." Henrietta said, smiling.
"And in turn, that means they have to earn it some way or another, bringing the economy back and also bring profits. Also, with your alliance, you found how to fit battle guilds into the equations, bringing them work as well as a supply chain." Charasin said, awe in his voice.
[No. Actually, further than that. We have managed to figure out how to bring quests back.] Naruto grinned as the men looked at him dumbfounded. [Well, actually, the quests never disappeared. Just we were freaking out so much that we freaked the People of the Land, the NPCs, out as well. That resulted in the system to stall out. We experimented through Santa's Workshop a makeshift quest system based on another system on a new server of Elder Tales. It has been very successful for not just bringing back quests, but also ensure proper labeling of quest types, the required skill levels and difficulties, and also ensure rewards and fees are properly dealt with as well to ensure proper payment is received. Plus, through this system, Adventurers or players can also put up their own quests, not just NPCs. Hence allowing small and medium guilds a means to get supplies through outsourcing it as a quest. This also works for large guilds as if a production guild needs raid quality ingredients, they can offer a reward through a quest to defeat the needed raid boss and get the ingredients needed...Well, on simple terms since we all know how complex raids are.]
"So, the money will be used to properly establish this new economic system, right?" Roderick asked, adjusting his glasses.
[Correct. Sadly, we are forced to ask for roughly 1.3 million gold each if you assist us in giving us this money. However, ah, Maryelle, can you bring out the new item Crescent Burger is making for the menu?] Naruto tooted his whistle, snapping Maryelle out of her brain overload.
"Ah! Yes!" Maryelle quickly pulled out three cups of pudding from her bag with tea, "It's a new recipe. It's made from Roc Eggs."
"Pudding?" Michitaka asked with a chime of joy in his voice, trying his cup.
"Delicious!" Charasin said as Roderick savored his his sample as well.
"This is really Roc Eggs?" Michitaka asked, devouring his cup of pudding.
"Rocs are level 85 and above." Roderick said, looking at Naruto.
[The alliance agreed to allow Crescent Burger to outsource it's lower level ingredients to another guild so now our supply chain can focus on high level ingredients. Hence these require high cooking level recipes and skills. In exchange for being forced to take on such a toll financially, once we gotten the operation completed, we will be giving you three the full details of the plan. Along with that, we will have scribes transcript all the recipe books the Hidden Leaf Trade Alliance is using. This includes crafting items like Tailor recipes.] Naruto looked at Itachi&Kisame who pulled out several beautiful dresses ranging from frilly cute to elegant ball gowns from her magic bag and put them on the table. All three men studied the dresses, seeing the high quality of the items and status they gave if someone would wear them.
"These are dresses created from high quality ingredients, recipes, and new techniques I discovered while stuck in Susukino before my husband got me out of the city. These dresses all are also powerful armor for spell casters and have been a big hit with the battle guilds." Itachi&Kisame said, slightly bowing as the men look back at Naruto.
[Along with the recipes, we will also be sharing the new methods and techniques required to use these recipes. We only kept from exposing them till now simply due to we wanted a controlled environment for our experiment to ensure we would not end up hurting Akiba's economy with how fragile it currently is. I think 1.35 million from each of you three should be a fitting price for both not just a piece of the burger, but also a chance of being part of an economic revolution that could easily repay what you paid twice over or even far more, right?] Naruto grinned at them, his hands together.
"Roderick Firm agrees to the deal." Roderick said, smiling while putting his cup down.
"So does 8th Shopping District!"
"Same with Oceanic Systems, though we could be your sole support-"
[No.] All three men sweated when Naruto blew his whistle while holding his hand out like a traffic cop. [Please note this is not lending money. you will not be repaid back this money through us directly like a loan. You are still taking a big finance risk and that is why we are doing this with all three guilds instead of one. Your guilds have enough guild funds to handle the fallout if this operation does not work out with the amount we have set for all three.]
"Yes. Please behave for me. I rather not have you all fight." Maryelle said, smiling at the three.
"Ah, yeah. True." Roderick said as all three men looked away from Maryelle, "When shall we do payment and the recipe exchange?"
"In about four days. We will have our scribes try and get the recipes done by that time, so at latest, possibly the day after payment." Henrietta said with all three men agreeing. As soon as the three businessmen said their farewells and left, Henrietta and Maryelle collapsed onto the table. "That was rough. I am so dressing up Akatsuki-chan when I get back to the guild!"
"I'm sorry... I was only able to smile." Maryelle whined, her head on the table.
"Amazing, Master Las Boss." Henrietta and Maryelle looked at Kinjou, realizing he was still in the room. "You are truly as much of a sage as your title." Kinjou bowed at Naruto.
[It's really nothing.] Henrietta raised an eyebrow at Naruto's text box. [When people simply look for profits, they are often the easiest to manipulate. However, though this, the issues I discussed with you should hopefully be resolved.]
"I do hope so. However, if you do not do your part of the deal, the deal will become void to the Kunie clan. Please remember that my hands are tied until you manage to complete your part of the deal." Kinjou said, shocking the two Crescent Moon Alliance leaders.
"Wait. Didn't you say before that the Kunie clan cannot lean money?" Henrietta asked, narrowing her eyes at the man.
"Yes. However, that does not mean we cannot make deals of other types. Especially one that prevent future issues that could end up tarnishing the Kunie clan's name. I just hope your plan goes properly, but since you are such a master, I will expect it to go through without fail." Kinjou said with a slight bow. "I would prefer we do this through talks than force with the situation you now hold the Kunie clan in.
[Oh, it will. We just hit checkmate.] Naruto grinned, as Maryelle and Henrietta kept looking back and forth between Naruto and Kinjou. [It's time to clean up the mess we Adventurers have made here in Akiba. And let's make it even cleaner and safer than before for both Adventurers and People of the Land.]