Li Rong had originally planned to construct a city wall.
Not for defensive purposes—after all, against true experts, walls were meaningless—but purely for visual impact. A towering, solemn wall had an undeniable psychological effect. Even Ninja, when faced with such a structure, would subconsciously feel restrained.
However, once construction actually began, he quickly realized the reality.
The time cost was far too high.
After a brief reassessment, Li decisively abandoned the wall.
What ultimately rose upon the ruins of Uzumaki Tide Village was a resplendent central hall, dignified and imposing. From its southern entrance stretched a broad stone avenue, leading straight outward. Before the hall stood four symmetrical shop buildings, neatly aligned.
Behind the main hall lay the residential district—where Li Rong, the Spirit Masters, and Spirit Beasts resided.
Except for the interior floors of the buildings and the main avenue—both paved with spirit crystal bricks—all other ground surfaces were laid with massive bluestone slabs, giving the entire camp a heavy, ancient sense of stability.
Li Rong surveyed the completed layout, nodded in satisfaction, then turned to the assembled crowd.
"The first shop on the left will be the Dan Building," he announced calmly.
"The ground floor will sell Longevity Pills. The second floor will serve as Orochimaru's residence and reception area. The third floor will be his exclusive alchemy chamber."
He then gestured to the adjacent building.
"The second shop is the Artifact Building. Same structure. The third floor will be Sasori's artifact-refining workshop."
"As for the remaining two shops," Li Rong continued, "one will sell improved cultivation techniques, and the other will house various secret manuals."
"The large hall in the center will function as the Mission Hall."
Snow Princess watched as Orochimaru and Sasori each entered their respective buildings, then asked, "Who will handle security, sales, and service?"
"In the early stage," Li Rong replied, "Spirit Beasts will maintain order and handle basic services. I'll display goods directly within protective barriers, each with a detailed description. Customers choose for themselves, then complete the transaction through the Spirit Beasts. Simple—pay and take."
"And later?"
"I'll recruit Ninja from this world as temporary staff—guides, attendants, and sales assistants."
Snow Princess nodded thoughtfully. "You're planning to reintroduce the crystal card system?"
"Yes," Li Rong answered. "But not immediately. In this world, that system would raise too much suspicion. They'd think I was extracting information directly from their minds. We need a transition period."
"And the source of sacrificial coins?" she asked. "Still bounties and item exchanges?"
"Not only that." Li Rong's smile carried a hint of amusement.
"To stimulate large-scale cultivation growth, I'll first issue massive mission volumes. Once the Ninja population expands enough—"
He laughed softly.
"They'll beg me to help them build Training Grounds, offering up their sacrificial coins willingly."
The four women immediately understood. Li Rong clearly had a long-term commercial ecosystem planned. Since he didn't elaborate further, none of them pressed.
Dugu Yan suddenly spoke up, eyes bright.
"Since their Ninja forces are still intact, shouldn't we issue bounty missions immediately? Really stir them up."
"I've heard this world is full of bandits and rogue Ninja," she continued. "Let them be the first targets."
Li Rong nodded. "That works. Gather the Ninja from each village, along with our Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts."
Inside the Dan Building, the atmosphere was completely different.
Nara Shikaku stood before the first display cabinet, carefully reading the inscription beside a pure white pill.
Low-grade Healing Pill
Price: 100 sacrificial coins
Effect: Stops bleeding, dispels blood stasis. Comparable to a Genin-level healing Ninjutsu.
Supply: Unlimited
Shikaku frowned slightly and glanced toward Tsunade.
"This Longevity Pill's effect…"
"It's about equivalent to a Genin's healing technique," Tsunade explained. "More than sufficient for standard injuries."
After receiving the improved formula, Orochimaru had refined seventeen batches in a single day. Once he fully mastered the process, he immediately stopped mass production and returned to research. Tsunade had personally tested the pill, which was why she spoke with certainty.
Shikaku's pupils shrank.
He immediately moved to the next cabinet.
Low-grade Chakra Recovery Pill
Price: 100 sacrificial coins
Effect: Instantly restores 10% of a Genin's Chakra, followed by gradual recovery of another 10%.
Supply: Unlimited
His fingers trembled.
If these two pills were mass-produced, battlefield survival rates would double—no, more.
This wasn't just medical improvement.
This was a fundamental rewrite of Ninja warfare.
He lowered his voice. "Can Orochimaru refine these independently for Konoha?"
Tsunade shook her head without hesitation.
"No. All pills he refines belong exclusively to the Shop. Even testing requires Boss Li's approval."
Shikaku wasn't surprised. Instead, he began calculating alternatives.
Regardless, Orochimaru's presence alone gave Konoha a strategic advantage—and made every other village uneasy.
Further inside, the pills grew more terrifying.
Mid-grade.
High-grade.
Then—
Inoichi Yamanaka suddenly froze.
"Tsunade-sama… Shikaku… look at this."
A cabinet near the counter exuded cold mist from a nitrogen barrier.
Ice Release Bloodline Pill – Fifth Grade
Chance to awaken Ice Release for Ninja proficient in Water and Wind.
Bloodline can be inherited.
Price: 1,000,000 sacrificial coins
Purchase limit: None
"Incredible…" Inoichi muttered, scanning further.
"Boil Release… Scorch Release…"
His voice cut off.
"Tsunade-sama…"
She already knew.
Stepping forward, she saw it.
Wood Release Bloodline Pill – Fifth Grade
Chance to awaken Wood Release for Ninja proficient in Water and Earth.
Bloodline can be inherited.
Price: 1,000,000 sacrificial coins
Purchase limit: None
The legendary power of Senju Hashirama.
Displayed like an ordinary commodity.
Unlimited.
Akimichi Choza swallowed hard.
"What kind of pill would Boss Li himself consider rare?"
Minato answered quietly from the final cabinet.
Qingming Longevity Pill – Fourth Grade
Extends lifespan by 20 years.
Maximum of five pills per person.
Price: 240,000 sacrificial coins
Limit: 6 pills total
Shikaku's breathing grew heavy.
Tsunade lowered her voice.
"The four elders in Konoha offended Boss Li. The Mission Hall likely contains bounties targeting them."
"If you act now," she continued, "you'll be used as a warning example when you return."
Silence fell.
Finally, she waved her hand.
"Let's go. Mission Hall."
As footsteps faded, a figure descended from the second floor.
Orochimaru stopped before the Longevity Pill display.
For a long time—
He said nothing.
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