thefictionvixens Chapter 77 Can Summoning Beasts Open Jars Too? Shizune, her face turning green: "Wan is selling
Chapter 77 Can Summoning Beasts Open Jars Too? Shizune, her face turning green: "Wan is selling
Chapter 77 Can Summoning Beasts Open Jars Too? Shizune, her face turning green: 100,000 is too cheap?
As Tsunade's assistant, if he has free time and is close to Konoha, he sometimes comes back to gather information and quickly reports it back to Tsunade.
Although Tsunade was indifferent to this, Shizune felt...
These days, intelligence and information are the most important things.
For example, the information we received upon entering Konoha Village this time.
The fact that even the roots of the business were attacked is enough information.
The Chunin Exams are about to begin, and people from other ninja villages will come to Konoha, making it a mixed bag.
Thinking this, Shizune walked towards Ichiraku Ramen, skillfully ordered a bowl of snail rice noodles, and also packed two more to go.
"Ah, that feels so good!"
After eating and drinking her fill, Jingyin let out a long sigh of relief.
With a satisfied look, she patted her belly, picked up Tun Tun, and left Ichiraku Ramen with the packaged snail rice noodles in her arms.
"Waaah."
Just as Shizune was carrying Tun Tun away, Tun Tun, who was being carried, suddenly sniffed hard, as if she had smelled something, and suddenly became a little excited.
It had been lying quietly in Silent's arms, but now it sniffed hard, its eyes lighting up as if it had smelled something special.
Shizune noticed Tun Tun's unusual behavior and looked down at it, her brows furrowing slightly.
"Tuntun, what's wrong?" Shizune asked softly.
Before she could finish speaking, Tun Tun suddenly broke free from her embrace and nimbly jumped to the ground.
It sniffed the air eagerly, and once it determined the direction, it immediately ran quickly in one direction.
"Porpoise!"
Seeing this, Shizune was stunned.
Watching Tun Tun's small figure quickly disappear around the street corner, I suddenly felt anxious.
"Tuntun! Where are you going?" Shizune shouted, her heart filled with doubt and worry.
Tun Tun is usually very docile and has never reacted like this before. What's wrong with her today?
Immediately, Shizune hurriedly jogged after him.
But Tun Tun was incredibly fast; it ran swiftly on its four little legs, weaving quickly through the pedestrians along the street.
Shizune, who had been jogging, stopped instinctively when she saw a ninja approaching from afar. She lowered her head and walked past calmly.
As Tsunade's assistant, she was confident that some Konoha ninja would recognize her.
I can't expose myself.
However, what confuses her even more now is why TunTun suddenly became like this.
Was it something that attracted you?
It was truly the first time she had ever seen it.
But following the direction Tun Tun ran off in, I quickened my pace.
Tun Tun ran wildly and finally stopped in front of an inconspicuous shop.
This shop is Lin Mo's Jar Shop.
Tun Tun paused at the door, seemingly trying to determine the direction.
Then he excitedly ran inside.
Upon entering the store, I was immediately drawn to a rice ball displayed on the counter.
The alluring aroma seemed to emanate an invisible temptation in the air.
Tuntun's little nose kept sniffing, and her stomach seemed to be rumbling.
He immediately rushed excitedly to the counter, looked up at the rice ball high above him, his little eyes filled with longing.
Lin Mo: "????"
Lin Mo, who was refining chakra, noticed Tun Tun the moment she ran in.
Upon seeing the pink piglet, they were immediately astonished.
Isn't this the summoned beast that follows Shizune around?
How did they end up in Konoha Village?
As far as I know, Shizune should be following Tsunade around the entire ninja world.
How did the summoning beast that's always by my side, Silent, end up in my shop?
Does this mean that silence is nearby?
Subconsciously, Lin Mo looked at the True Sight Guardian and instantly noticed a woman walking quickly towards him from several hundred meters away.
It was none other than the silence he knew.
"really."
Seeing the silence, Lin Mo understood.
Shizune was indeed in Konoha Village.
Although I don't know why, it seems that I was attracted by the Momotaro rice balls on the counter.
That's why he ran over first, while Shizune hurriedly followed.
It's obviously because of this summoned beast.
"interesting."
Lin Mo looked at Tun Tun.
The spirit beast was trying to jump up, but the height of the counter was quite a challenge for it.
It jumped several times, trying to reach the tempting rice ball, but each time it was just a little short, making it anxious and constantly whimpering.
This Momotaro rice ball was made by my mom every day.
Today I sorted out the things that couldn't be integrated into my body.
For example, Momotaro rice balls, goblin hand bones, and so on.
He directly stored some items in his storage ring.
Instead of putting the Momotaro rice ball away, he casually placed it on the counter.
Unexpectedly, this attracted a spirit beast.
This means that Momotaro rice balls can also attract other summoned beasts.
He thought this thing would only work if it was eaten by a spirit beast.
Unexpectedly, even without eating, it was able to spread its scent and attract spirit beasts.
Watching the summoned beast struggling to jump, Lin Mo squinted and looked at Shizune, who was rushing over from the True Sight Guard.
As Tsunade's assistant, he must have money.
Although I don't understand why he appeared in Konoha Village, there must be a reason, and he couldn't possibly be without money.
Lin Mo noticed the packaged snail rice noodles that Jingyin was carrying.
In an instant, a plan formed in my mind.
Since summoned beasts aren't considered human, can they open cans?
Even without paying?
As Lin Mo was thinking this, Tun Tun jumped up again with all her might.
This time, its body crashed heavily into the counter, causing the counter to shake slightly.
Although the force was not great, the jars on the counter were arranged very cleverly, and the slight shaking instantly triggered a chain reaction.
A jar on the counter slid to the edge as it was shaken.
Then it fell to the ground with a "thud" and shattered into pieces.
"It works!"
Seeing this, Lin Mo's eyes lit up slightly.
Summoning beasts can also open cans.
The rule at this jar shop is that each person opens ten jars per week.
Summoning beasts are also included.
When that jar was shaking, I had the absolute right to make sure it didn't shake at all.
But he wanted to test another scenario.
That is, can summoned beasts open cans?
Even if no money was paid.
As it turns out, it is possible.
Under its control, the spirit beast rammed the jar without paying, causing it to fall and shatter.
Does this mean there's a loophole in the store?
Because people have to pay money before they can open a can; otherwise, they can't even budge the can.
However, summoned beasts are unaffected.
Is it because of the summoning beast contract?
Lin Mo seemed to be deep in thought. It seemed that he would still need to test this jar shop more thoroughly in the future.
This should be considered a vulnerability.
But this also made Lin Mo very satisfied.
After all, some ninjas carry summoning beasts with them, which can open cans and allow them to sell cans faster.
The more jars you sell, the more good stuff you'll get.
There are also special jars available.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo looked satisfied.
He wasn't worried about not being able to pay for the pig.
Since you're using a silent mode, you'll inevitably have to pay for it.
If you don't pay, this pig can stay here and be eaten.
Trading 100,000 for a spirit beast seems like a good deal, doesn't it?
As Lin Mo was thinking this, Tun Tun was also startled by the crisp sound of the jar breaking.
It stopped jumping and stared in horror at the shards of the jar it had knocked over, looking somewhat bewildered.
It also seems to have realized that it has caused trouble.
The next second, it suddenly sensed an unprecedented danger.
I instinctively shuddered.
"Porpoise!"
At this moment, Shizune had already hurriedly entered the jar shop.
I spotted him standing where the jar shards were.
In the instant of silence, I knew that Tuntun had run in and broken a jar.
Immediately, Shizune bowed to Lin Mo and apologized, "I'm sorry, my summoned beast caused you some damage. I will compensate you."
Although she didn't understand why Tonton had run in here and broken a jar, Shizune knew that if you do something wrong, you have to pay for it.
While apologizing, Shizune also saw Lin Mo.
Suddenly stunned.
What a handsome young man.
Not a ninja.
Sensing that the other person wasn't wearing any ninja attire, Shizune made a quick assessment.
He's not from Konoha, and he doesn't seem like a ninja.
Are you from the daimyo's territory in the Land of Fire?
But her temperament wasn't right either; she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Um."
Upon hearing Jingyin's words, Lin Mo nodded gently.
At this moment, when Tun Tun saw Shizune enter, she quickly ran over, but as she ran, her eyes remained fixed on the rice balls on the counter.
"Really."
Seeing Tun Tun running over, Shizune picked her up in an annoyed manner, noticing Tun Tun's gaze.
She really didn't expect that Tun Tun would be attracted to a rice ball and come over.
Is there anything special about that rice ball?
It's amazing that Tuntun is so exaggerated.
However, seeing the broken jar on the ground, Shizune quickly apologized again, "Sir, my summoned beast broke one of your jars. I will compensate you. How much?"
"Um."
Hearing Jingyin's words and seeing her taking out her wallet, Lin Mo nodded: "Ten thousand taels, thank you for your patronage."
Mute: "????"
Just as he was looking apologetic and taking out his wallet to mute it, his expression suddenly froze.
How many?
One hundred thousand taels?
Did she hear that right?
Silent hand stopped above the wallet, as if frozen by some invisible force.
She stared blankly at Lin Mo, unable to process what he was going on with for a moment.
One hundred thousand taels?
Is it true that breaking a jar requires paying 100,000 taels of silver?
This is simply a fantasy!
She thought she might have misheard, and even doubted whether Lin Mo was joking.
"One hundred thousand taels?"
The silent voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of disbelief.
Instinctively, I glanced at the broken jar on the ground.
Anger suddenly surged within me.
She was a ninja and knew the value of some valuable items.
But how could a seemingly ordinary jar be worth 100,000 taels?
This is clearly an attempt to extort money!
"good."
Looking at the jar that Tun Tun had smashed and the things scattered among the shards, Lin Mo sighed, "I have to say, your summoned beast is very lucky."
It actually yielded a Devil Fruit.
Mute: "???"
Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Jingyin's expression instantly turned ugly.
He immediately clenched his fists, his fingertips turning slightly white, clearly trying his best to control his emotions.
She wasn't an unreasonable person, and she knew that some things could indeed be priceless.
But the current situation was simply unacceptable to her!
Tun Tun had only broken an ordinary jar, but Lin Mo was demanding 100,000 taels of silver. She felt that Lin Mo was deliberately extorting her.
"Sir, is this a shady business you're running?" Jingyin's voice suddenly rose, a flash of anger in her eyes.
She was always gentle and almost never got into arguments with anyone.
But at that moment, she felt insulted.
"It's just a jar, how could it possibly be worth 100,000 taels! You're trying to scam me!"
"Could it be that your jar is an antique? Do you wholesale antiques?"
Looking at the pile of identical jars on the counter, Jingyin was certain that these were definitely not antiques.
Where else are antiques displayed like they're being wholesaled?
Especially when she heard Lin Mo say that she had made a huge profit, she was almost laughing in anger.
People who extort money always say they're lucky?
Upon hearing Jingyin's words, Lin Mo looked at her calmly, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
Silent anger and questioning were not enough to get his attention.
"This isn't an ordinary jar, Miss Shizune."
Lin Mo shook his head and said, "Although it's not an antique, the price of this jar is still relatively cheap."
Hearing Lin Mo's words, Jingyin felt her reason being slowly eroded.
She couldn't understand Lin Mo's calmness, and she couldn't accept this statement.
She had always been a reasonable person, but at this moment, she felt that she had been deceived and fooled like never before.
"You're going too far!"
Jingyin almost slammed her hand on the table, her voice filled with anger and grievance.
She had always upheld the principles of honesty and kindness, but now she felt that she had been tricked.
"I just wanted to compensate you, but you're making outrageous demands! Isn't that extortion?"
"Wait, you know me?"
Shizune, who was furious, suddenly remembered that Lin Mo had just said her name, and her expression changed drastically.
He had been away from Konoha Village for a long time, so there was no way any shopkeeper would recognize him.
Even Konoha ninjas might not be able to recognize her.
Even if they recognize him, he is a veteran ninja from Konoha.
A ninja who knows about Lady Tsunade's situation.
But he is definitely not an ordinary person who runs a jar shop.
"I see!"
The next second, Shizune's face darkened: "You recognized me, that's why you said a jar was worth 100,000 taels, right!"
This jar isn't even an antique, yet I have to pay 100,000 yuan in compensation.
Moreover, the other party knew him.
Shizune felt that the other party was ripping her off.
Thinking of this, Jingyin's chest heaved violently with anger.
His fingers gripped his wallet tightly, as if he were making a final decision.
On the one hand, she felt she couldn't let the other party succeed, but on the other hand, she didn't want to get entangled in this matter for too long.
After all, he came to Konoha Village secretly this time, not openly, and he didn't even register with Konoha Village.
If the patrolling ninjas of Konoha find out, they'll definitely be asked to leave.
At the very least, the higher-ups in Konoha will definitely ask me about Lady Tsunade.
"Tap tap tap!"
Just then, footsteps sounded.
It instantly attracted the attention of Jingyin and Lin Mo.
Lin Mo, who was about to speak, raised an eyebrow when he saw Hinata enter.
She is the eldest daughter of the Hyuga family.
Upon seeing Hinata, Shizune's face lit up with joy, and she quickly said, "Little girl, you be the judge. My summoning beast broke this jar, and this heartless guy actually wants me to pay 100,000 taels in compensation. This is a black shop."
One hundred thousand taels.
She really didn't want to pay.
She felt she had been extorted.
"what?"
Upon hearing Shizune's words, Hinata, who had just entered, looked bewildered and subconsciously said, "Mr. Lin Mo, the jars here are indeed worth 100,000 taels each, and they're not black at all."
One hundred thousand taels of silver can open a jar, which can produce a ball of light that controls the nature of chakra.
It can also unleash ninjutsu.
It can even produce all sorts of things.
If it weren't for Mr. Lin Mo's purchase restrictions, she would have already gone on a buying spree.
"What?!"
Upon hearing Hinata Hyuga's words, Shizune immediately looked as if she had seen a ghost.
What the heck? One hundred thousand taels for a jar? Not ripping people off at all?
What nonsense is this little girl talking about?
If it weren't for the fact that Hinata is the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan, she would have suspected that the other party was trying to extort her.
The result was not as expected?
But what kind of jar costs 100,000 taels?
I felt a toothache while using the silent mode.
She didn't believe that the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan would conspire with this unscrupulous merchant to deceive her.
All I can say is that this jar would indeed sell for 100,000 taels of silver here.
The eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan can attest to this.
"Okay, I'll pay for it!"
Silent exclaimed, "But can you tell me why this jar is so expensive?"
If it were a few hundred or a few thousand taels, I would have simply lost it all and walked away.
But this jar is worth 100,000 taels!
She wanted to die knowing why.
"Don't you know?"
Hinata was also surprised when she saw Shizune's expression.
Before opening the jar, don't you know the price of the jar?
If I didn't know, how could I possibly open it?
Since it's open, then accept the price of 100,000 taels.
What's so strange about that?
However, other people came to the jar shop, even though they were people I didn't know.
After taking a look, Hinata realized that the other person was not a ninja.
But what ninja isn't carrying around stealing summoned beasts?
Although she was confused, Hinata explained, "Mr. Lin Mo's jar contains all sorts of good things and bad things. If you're lucky, you'll get something good, and if you're unlucky, you'll get something bad. Many of these things can't be bought for 100,000 taels of silver."
"Isn't this just gambling?!"
Upon hearing this, Shizune's face turned green.
Honey, what kind of new gambling method is this?
Standing next to Lady Tsunade, Shizune immediately realized that this was a gambling tactic.
Moreover, this seems more straightforward than gambling on a roulette wheel in a casino.
After all, casinos offer games like roulette or bead games.
This shop takes it even further, changing its focus to opening jars and taking in what's inside.
Getting a good item means you've made a profit; getting a bad item means you've lost money.
The cost is 100,000 taels.
However, as the shop owner, the contents of the jar were all placed there by the shop owner himself.
They might put in something good, or something bad; it's all about triggering the gambling mentality of opening the can.
Is Konoha Village now allowed to openly run these shady shops?
Furthermore, why would the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan come?
She genuinely didn't understand.
If she hadn't gathered the information herself and learned about Hinata, she would have suspected she'd encountered a con artist's accomplice.
(End of this chapter)