[V3] - Chapter 58. NWTO, Ninja World Trade Organization!
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"…"
Is this really the time to be worrying about that?
"Oh right~ Why is Ace on there? Could it be he bought that ship? I knew it… Ace definitely thinks it's super cool too!"
"…"
Dadan rolled her eyes but also frowned slightly as she stared at the image of Ace, especially the small line of text beside it.
Spokesperson — Portgas D. Ace!
So it really was Ace!
She hadn't expected that he'd become the spokesperson for the Yuto Group.
No wonder there hadn't been any news of Ace on the seas lately… Could it be he'd been busy shooting ads all this time?
In an instant—
All kinds of thoughts flashed through Dadan's mind. Then she looked in surprise at Luffy, who had inexplicably picked up the display stand. "Hey, what do you think you're doing?"
"Of course I'm going to show Ace off to everyone!"
"Put that down! That thing is meant to be placed at the entrance. Don't run around carrying it!"
"Huh? Why?"
"There's no 'why!' Those are orders from above!" Dadan refused to explain further. She knew that even if she did, it'd be pointless. She simply snatched the advertising stand back, glanced at Ace's picture one more time, then looked further down. "Yuto Group Event? Delivery Man Survival?"
"What event? What event?"
"It's an event by the Yuto Group!" Dadan waved her hand, speaking impatiently. "It says here that in a while, they're going to hold some competition. First place can win a Voyager ship! Second place gets 100 million Berries… that kind of thing! It's an event for the entire sea, but I'm guessing we don't need to participate. Just ignore—"
Before she could finish speaking—
"I've decided!" Luffy suddenly burst out beside her in a resolute voice, lowering his straw hat over his eyes, his face firm. "I'm going to be the man who becomes the King of Deliveries!"
"???"
What the heck?
…
Meanwhile—
After seeing that the seas had finally settled down, Yuto took the three kids back home for a visit.
It had been quite a while since they'd gone home, and Yumi and the others were starting to feel a bit homesick.
As for the current preparations for events, he could leave that to Robin to handle. And everything else… as long as White Zetsu was around to keep an eye on things, it didn't matter even if he left for a bit.
And it happened to be the perfect time—
Because the Double Kage Business Summit organized by Danzo was about to begin. As the richest man in the ninja world, of course he had to attend!
Returning home after such a long time—
This time, he planned to truly relax ~
So, the next day… his whole body felt a little weak.
Of course, that was just a minor detail.
Back in the village, he stopped in to visit Konoha's leader — Minato. They chatted briefly about the state of the seas and about Obito, and then also discussed the current situation in the ninja world and in Konoha.
Regarding the new generation of the ninja world, Minato, as Hokage, felt quite troubled. After all, when he looked across dimensions at the other world's Seventh Hokage, then looked back at his own internet-addicted son, little Naruto, he couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated.
Sure, it was nice being able to watch his child grow up… but it would be even better if his Naruto could become as accomplished as the other world's Naruto. Unfortunately, with the ninja world having been at peace for so many years, the environment just wasn't ideal for training strong ninjas. So he was considering sending people over to the seas. Things looked quite chaotic over there, after all.
Yuto thought it over too and figured… why not?
All they had to do was send people across, and maybe they could even have those guys go searching for the One Piece while they were at it!
Plus, it might turn out to be great publicity for the Yuto Group!
So they agreed—
The next time he headed back to the seas, he'd take some ninjas along with him.
After meeting Minato, he also went to visit Fugaku.
That stupid big brother of his was still the same as always!
Scowling as usual!
And since the Chief Elder wasn't around this time, he didn't have to bother going to visit him either.
Once he'd seen all the familiar faces, Yuto decided to simply stay home on vacation for a while.
Suzune was still running back and forth between the two worlds, and Hanabi was busy handling clan affairs for the Hyuga clan. So, it ended up being just him, the three little ones, and Kana with some free time on their hands.
Meanwhile, in the Ninja World…
There still hadn't been much change lately; it remained peaceful and calm.
Though that video of the seventy-year-old grandma searching for her grandson was still playing on the internet!
It had been so long!
And he still hadn't been found?!
What on earth was Sasori planning?
Could it really be that he had no intention of going back at all?
Of course, Yuto didn't interfere in these matters. This time, he'd come back purely to take a vacation and spend time with his wife and children.
After a few leisurely days—
The long-anticipated business summit finally arrived.
It was clear that Danzo was taking this summit very seriously; he'd even invited the Kage from both versions of the Ninja World!
The Kage from each village arrived one after another, and there, Yuto also ran into his nephew, whom he hadn't seen in ages.
That guy was still the same as ever—refusing to call him "Uncle."
What a tsundere!
The meeting was held in the Forest of Death, which had almost become a tourist spot by now!
This place, once feared by ninjas from all villages as the site of the Chunin Exams, had grown much calmer over time. He heard that… fewer and fewer people were even watching the Chunin Exams these days. The hustle and bustle that used to accompany them seemed to have faded away completely.
Yuto greeted the Kage from the various villages. He had to thank them for their help during the Wano incident.
Otherwise, how could they have possibly gathered 100,000 ninjas so quickly?
Afterwards, everyone enjoyed food and drinks together, chatting away.
As time ticked by, the three top executives of Root Group finally made their appearance. Instantly, the lively atmosphere quieted down, and everyone lifted their eyes toward Danzo, standing above them.
That man—
A legendary figure in the business world who'd gone bankrupt countless times yet never gave up, only growing stronger each time!
And now he was doing quite well with business ventures up in the North Sea these days, too!
"Thank you all for your support in attending the gathering this time!"
As Danzo's words fell, everyone furrowed their brows slightly, deeply curious about this so-called summit.
Surely Root Group hadn't gathered them all just to talk business, right?
And even if it was business… there was no need to make it such a big deal!
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Danzo first spoke passionately about the future of commerce in the ninja world. Then he shifted the topic to the situation across the seas.
What did a brand-new world represent?
Resources! Markets!
And population!
But that world was simply too vast—and, especially now, still mired in chaos, with tangled, overlapping powers everywhere.
The Marines, the pirates, the Revolutionary Army, and other factions!
In short…
The commercial prospects were enormous, but the power dynamics were too messy. Root Group's "mouth" was too small to swallow it all, and the geography of that side made it impossible to dominate entirely!
He truly lived up to his reputation as the ninja world's former "Darkness."
With Danzo's precise, one-by-one analysis and breakdowns, the layout of power across the seas was vividly mapped out for everyone.
All of them furrowed their brows in deep thought, gazing at Danzo as though they'd already guessed what he was about to say.
Finally—
After finishing his analysis of the seas, Danzo looked at them all with a solemn expression, one hand gripping his microphone and the other clutching a golden cane. He spoke in a serious tone: "It seems you've all already guessed what I am about to say!" He paused slightly, then continued: "That's right!"
Under everyone's gaze, he slammed his cane hard onto the floor.
"That's right! I am going to establish a Ninja World Trade Organization! Let's join hands to develop the seas together—and make money together!"