The third generation looked at Wang Han gesturing in front of him, feeling extremely troubled. After guessing for a long time, he finally figured out what Wang Han meant.
"You mean you want to settle in Konoha?" the Third Hokage asked, somewhat pleased. They had already investigated this mute traveling merchant. He came from the Land of Waves, buying and selling goods along the way, and had visited all the ninja villages of the Five Great Nations. Moreover, and most importantly, this mute traveling merchant was also a very skilled doctor. Apart from not knowing medical ninjutsu, his use of medicine was even better than Tsunade's, although he rarely showed his medical skills.
There's nothing wrong with this mute man. Other ninja villages must have investigated him as well, and they all know he's a highly skilled healer. This indirectly suggests that this traveling mute merchant isn't a spy from another ninja village. Who would send such a medical expert away? They'd rather keep him. Even if he were a spy, it would be worthwhile. Unfortunately, they couldn't keep him, or rather, they really couldn't do anything about him. This mute man is not only a cunning merchant but also extremely capricious, treating patients only according to his mood. Moreover, he has the backing of the daimyo of the five great nations. (Actually, Wang Han threatened the entire families of all the daimyo of the five great nations.)
Wang Han nodded, proving that the third generation had finally guessed what he meant.
"Why settle in Konoha instead of some other ninja village?" the Third Hokage asked, somewhat curious, but he regretted it as soon as he asked.
Sure enough, Wang Han immediately started gesturing, but the third generation couldn't understand it at all. They could only guess, realizing that it was like asking a question and getting an answer from themselves, which was no different from asking nothing at all.
"You mean Konoha is peaceful, prosperous, and the safest, most peaceful, and most powerful of the Five Great Ninja Villages, an ideal place to settle down?" The Third Hokage praised Konoha without batting an eye before saying, "I agree to let you settle in Konoha. The settlement fee is 500,000 ryo. Also, where do you plan to settle? Have you decided on a location?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Han quickly nodded, then took out a photo and pointed to the shop next to Ichiraku Ramen in the photo.
"Next to Ichiraku Ramen, this is a shop in the commercial area. You'll need to talk to the owner yourself, but the price will be a bit high. After you've agreed on the price, register here and pay a processing fee," the Third Hokage said, looking at the shop in the photo. "So, where do you plan to stay? What's the name of the shop?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Han shook his head, indicating that he hadn't decided where to stay. However, he produced a piece of paper on which someone else had written the three characters "Bao Zhi Lin" (宝之林).
'So it's a shop selling rare items. As expected, this guy doesn't run a clinic.' The Third Hokage was slightly disappointed, but it was good that the mute was staying. The Third Hokage still smiled and said, 'How about this, there are a few empty houses to the south, the environment is not bad, you can stay there.'
Wang Han nodded.
Seeing Wang Han nod in agreement, the Third Generation asked, "So, do you plan to rent or buy a house?"
Wang Han gestured with his hand as if counting money, asking the Third Hokage for payment. If Kakuzu or Akatsuchi saw this gesture, they would immediately recognize Wang Han and break out in a cold sweat. They'd be lucky if he didn't pay them, let alone accept the money. Unfortunately, the Third Hokage didn't know. However, this time Wang Han's meaning was simple, and the Third Hokage easily guessed it, smiling as he said, "Renting a house requires paying rent annually, 400,000 taels per year. Buying a house requires a one-time payment of 20 million taels."
'Konoha is really corrupt, it's like half of Asuma's head.' Wang Han thought to himself, first holding up one finger and writing down 400,000 on the paper, then holding up another finger and writing down 20 million.
"You mean you want to rent it for a year first, and then buy the house?" the third generation guessed.
Wang Han nodded, then took out a piece of paper with writing on it, made some changes on it, and handed it to the Third Hokage.
"Ahem..." After looking at it, the Third Hokage coughed and said awkwardly, "How about this, the settlement fee will be waived, and Konoha will also provide you with housing and shops free of charge. Don't raise the prices on your price list."
It turns out that Wang Han had handed the Third Hokage a medical price list written by someone else, and Wang Han had just altered the prices at the end, doubling them. If the prices really had increased, Might Guy and the Nara clan would probably be the first to come after him demanding an explanation. In the end, Konoha would definitely suffer a huge loss.
The Third Hokage knew that the mute man before him possessed exceptional medical skills, was adept at using and detoxifying poisons, and most importantly, could treat hidden injuries and ailments—crucial for a ninja. He had even cured illnesses that Konoha and other ninja villages couldn't treat. However, this mute man rarely displayed his medical abilities, and whether or not he treated someone depended entirely on his mood.
If this mute wasn't so clever, cunning, and willful, and had a daimyo backing him up, they wouldn't have been able to coerce him. Even Danzo couldn't do anything about this mute; otherwise, he would have tied him up in Konoha long ago.
The Tsuchikage had actually done this secretly before, imprisoning a mute in Iwagakure, hoping to make him work for them. Unfortunately, the ninjas responsible for the imprisonment were all poisoned on the spot. Not only did they fail to capture the person, but many villagers were also poisoned the next day. They couldn't find a cure and didn't even know how they were poisoned. In the end, the Tsuchikage personally apologized and begged the mute for an antidote, but it was only a temporary cure. It wasn't until a month after the mute returned to the Land of Waves that he was fully cured. Even now, the Tsuchikage avoids him when he sees him.
Upon hearing what the third generation said, Wang Han shook his head.
'As expected, almost all merchants are shrewd; honest merchants are few and far between. This one is definitely not one of them.' The Third Hokage cursed inwardly, but he was still very pleased. This price list indicated that the mute man wanted to open a clinic, which would definitely bring many benefits. "Since you want to open a clinic, in addition to providing free housing and a shop, Konoha will renovate the shop for free and provide furniture, appliances, and other supplies. You can also borrow any medical equipment you need from Konoha Hospital for free. Don't raise the prices."
Wang Han continued to shake his head, then took out another piece of paper from his pocket. It was written on someone else's behalf: "If you want me not to raise prices, you have to give me a subsidy."
The Third Hokage broke out in a cold sweat as he read the words on the paper, realizing he had been outmaneuvered from the start. He asked, "So, how much compensation do you plan to ask for?"
Wang Han pointed to the house price he had just written down, then turned the paper over. It read, "A one-time subsidy for the house price and an annual subsidy for the rent, totaling 20 million taels in one go, and 400,000 taels annually thereafter."
"Alright," the Third Hokage said through gritted teeth. "Konoha welcomes you."
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After Wang Han left, the Third Hokage roared from his office: "Don't let me find out who wrote this, or I'll make them pay!"
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