Chapter 358: Phase 2 of the Thunder Roar Plan
Opening a new store in Cloud City was nothing noteworthy. But if this new store was located in the most bustling area and had the largest floor space, it would naturally arouse curiosity.
Everyone didn't have to wait long. Renovation finished in just three days, and the sign was hung up.
"Chakra Tech Company"
Looking at this name, people felt...
Isn't this tone a bit too big?
Why don't you just call yourself "Ninja World Limited"?
Did some merchant guild get arrogant and pick such a name?
So more people became curious.
On the first day of "Chakra Tech Company's" opening, it attracted many people wanting to find out what it was all about.
Ryosuke Kuroki and Yuu Mihara received a message from a friend in the afternoon via Communication Snail, saying this new shop might be helpful to them.
After the war, the two had gotten engaged. Now that the wedding date was approaching, they were busy worrying about their new home.
As a double-Jonin household of the Cloud, they naturally didn't worry about housing or financial issues. With various subsidies, preferential treatment, and privileges, the two easily secured a Cloud City residence that outsiders would consider priceless. It was more than enough for the three of them, including their adopted son Amemaru Ninomiya.
However, when it came to home renovation, this family of full-time ninja entered a blind spot of knowledge. After struggling for half a month and feeling like they were making a mess, a friend recommended they come here to take a look.
As soon as they entered, they saw it was bustling with people—packed, even. Fortunately, the shop seemed prepared, with plenty of sales staff.
"Hello, you two. It must be your first time here. Would you like to browse freely, or shall I give you an introduction?"
Ryosuke and Yuu exchanged a glance. "Please give us an introduction."
"Okay. Let's start here. Chakra Tech Company is directly affiliated with the Federation government. Yotsuki Dana-sama personally participated in everything..."
Yuu interrupted, "Wait... you said Yotsuki Dana? Do you mean Consul Yotsuki Dana-sama?"
The salesperson nodded. "Of course. Many products were even personally designed by Yotsuki Dana-sama!"
The two were stunned. Designed by the Consul-sama himself?
How powerful must these things be?
Is it a secret weapon? A hidden weapon that can kill a Jonin instantly? Or an explosive tag that can blow up a village?
Then the salesperson led them to a flat metal box.
"Allow me to introduce you to Chakra Tech Company's hot-selling product! The Chakra Energy Stove! Featuring a three-burner design with built-in four-level adjustable Fire Release. Frying, deep-frying, boiling—an all-around performer..."
The two fell silent for a moment. "This is what Yotsuki Dana-sama participated in designing?"
"Of course!"
Thinking about it, they concluded that scammers probably wouldn't dare use the Consul's name so blatantly in Cloud City, so they tentatively believed the salesperson.
But why would Dana-sama research this? Did he suddenly awaken an interest in cooking?
"You said chakra energy... you mean ninja chakra, right? So it uses Fire Release to cook?"
"Yes. We also have a portable version—a single-burner stove. Paired with the 'Chakra Water Maker,' it's a great helper for wilderness survival. But since you two are ninja, you probably won't need that function."
"Using Fire Release for cooking... truly... unheard of..."
Ryosuke's own Fire Release proficiency wasn't low. Creating some fire for heating wasn't impossible... but he couldn't exactly cast Fire Release with one hand while holding a pot with the other...
Thinking about it this way, suddenly this Chakra Stove seemed very appealing!
Seeing them waver, the salesperson added, "Honored Ninja-sama, this is an industry favored by the Consul-sama, representing the future! You can't go wrong buying it blindly. And now, during the promotional period, energy for all devices is free, with a three-year warranty!!"
As the salesperson introduced product after product, Ryosuke and Yuu decided: Anything in the new house that can use Chakra Tech products, replace it!
Chakra Energy Stove, Chakra Water Heater, Chakra Air Conditioning Unit... and the Chakra Vibrator the salesperson said was particularly suitable for newlyweds—they bought two of those.
Although they didn't know what it was! But something developed by Yotsuki Dana-sama couldn't be wrong!!
Dana sat in Training Ground 1, attempting to break through the Seventh Gate of the Eight Inner Gates, but he occasionally checked the opening situation of "Chakra Tech Company" with his "Pulse" Vision.
Seeing the response was good, Dana relaxed.
The products released now were the most civilian-oriented ones, sold only in Cloud City to test the waters.
Worried about low initial acceptance, he specifically instructed the sales staff to use his name for promotion and sales.
Stating outright that it was directly under the Cloud-Thunder Federation would dispel most doubts.
Beside him, the Third Raikage held a large black iron rod, constantly pressing and rolling it on his calves.
"Dana, this 'Chakra Vibrator' you made is pretty good. It really helps relieve muscle fatigue."
The strong vibration made the Third Raikage's voice tremble like a robot.
"It's just that the vibration intensity is a bit weak for this old man. If you could add a 'One-Key Boost' function and more vibration modes..."
"....Old Man, you seem to know a lot..."
"I'm a professional at Taijutsu."
"....Let's change the topic. Old Man, how is your progress with the Seventh Gate?"
The Third Raikage said, "A bit troublesome... Can't open it for a while. heard Might Duy say he spent nearly 20 years training to reach the Seventh Gate..."
Dana laughed. "That's counting from scratch. Our first dozen years weren't wasted either."
The Third Raikage glanced at Dana. "You didn't train for many years either. Excluding your childhood with the Bloodline Disease and the busy last two years, have you seriously trained for even 10 years?"
"Is that so? Who made me a genius? Haha!"
"Exactly! Who made you my son? Haha!"
After a round of mutual boasting, Dana stood up and dusted off his pants. " Since it's a slow grind, we can't rush it. But I think the 'Thunder Roar Plan' can consider starting the second round."
The Third Raikage remembered something and became interested.
"Sage Mode? I've wanted to try it for a long time!"
Yes, in the Thunder Roar Plan, the Third Raikage's Phase 2 goal was to master Sage Mode.
And in the entire Cloud-Thunder Federation, the only person who could teach Sage Mode was Dana.
Dana didn't plan to let his Old Man learn the Sage Mode of the Three Great Sage Regions.
The most suitable for his Old Man was his own Lightning Sage Mode!
Dana pulled out a pair of plain glasses from somewhere and put them on, showing this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment idea.
"Sage Mode teaching is special, so we can't call everyone together. First, let me get an assistant."
Dana formed hand seals.
"Boar, Dog, Bird, Monkey, Ram! Summoning Jutsu!"
POOF!
After a puff of white smoke, a girl dressed all in white with ribbons draped around her appeared on the training ground.
It was Ichikishimahime of the Three Snake Princesses of Ryuchi Cave.
Last time, Dana reverse-summoned himself to Ryuchi Cave before going to Mount Myoboku, so this was his first formal summoning of her.
Even with Dana's chakra reserves, he felt a noticeable drain. This showed Ichikishimahime's strength far exceeded ordinary summoning beasts—probably far beyond the likes of Manda.
As soon as Ichikishimahime appeared, she hugged Dana's strong arm tightly, rubbing her small face against it excitedly. "Husband! You summoned me! So happy!"
The Third Raikage looked confused.
Dana coughed lightly and broke free. "I've told you many times, don't call me that randomly. This is my father. Pay attention to your image."
Ichikishimahime froze for a moment, then instantly put on a serious face, dropped to the ground, and performed a deep bow (dogeza). "Father-in-law above, I am Ichikishimahime of Ryuchi Cave. Nice to meet you; please take care of me!"
The Third Raikage looked at the prostrating Ichikishimahime, held it in for a long time, then said with a flushed face, "Dana... you've really grown up..."