Time flew by, and a week had passed since Team 7 left the village for their mission.
During this week, Ge Liang had been feeling quite downcast.
Not because he missed Naruto and the others.
But because the internet cafe's business was getting worse and worse.
There were many reasons for the decline in business.
For example, Ge Liang sold magic swords, making a quick profit.
Also, the rookie nine had all gone out on missions with their squad leaders, which meant twelve people from these three teams combined.
With not many total customers, losing twelve people at once had a significant impact on the internet cafe's business.
However, the decline in business wasn't all bad; at least Ge Liang could play games during the day.
After several days of 'fierce battles,' Ge Liang had already completed legend of sword and fairy 1.
After completing legend of sword and fairy 1, not only did his mind record the Cultivation method for Sword Control Technique, but he could also Cultivate Zhao Linger's and Lin Yueru's Spells (skills).
Of course, being able to Cultivate was one thing; whether he could succeed was another.
He also tried to Cultivate in reality and found that he wasn't a so-called Genius.
It took him several days to learn the introductory Spell of Sword Control Technique: Sword Control Incantation.
Thinking about how Li Xiaoyao in the game learned Sword Control Incantation just by watching the Wine Sword Immortal perform it once, his Comprehension Ability was simply unparalleled.
He couldn't compare to Li Xiaoyao's Comprehension Ability; as an ordinary person, he could only rely on the enlightenment chamber to learn high-Rank Spells.
"Ten million Ryo for one use, it feels so painful."
The internet cafe's funds were barely enough for him to use the enlightenment chamber once, but he hadn't made up his mind yet, as it hadn't reached that point.
Shaking his head, he put the matter of Spells aside for now.
Looking at the bustling scene outside the alley, he thought of something else.
"Around this time, the Chunin Exams should be starting, right?"
Another main reason for the internet cafe's declining business was the arrival of the Chunin Exams.
All those internet cafe customers had gone to maintain Konoha's public order; how could they have time to come to the internet cafe to play?
Because of the Chunin Exams, a large wave of people had suddenly flooded into Konoha recently.
Some of these people were Ninja from other villages participating in the Chunin Exams, while others were nobles from other countries who came specifically to observe the ceremony.
It wasn't that no outsiders had discovered the internet cafe in this small alley.
However, they all unanimously chose to keep their distance.
Ten thousand Ryo for an hour of computer time was simply too exorbitant.
Until they understood what the internet cafe was for, they didn't want to spend that wasted money.
"Hmm... after the Konoha Crush Plan is implemented, Konoha will need to restore the confidence of its patrons, so a large number of Ninja will be dispatched to perform missions."
"Does that mean the internet cafe will go through a period of recession?"
This won't do. It's only been a week, and the internet cafe's business already has him feeling downcast. If it continues like this for a long time, how will he make money?
"Hmm, I need to find a way to stir up everyone's enthusiasm."
"Ding~"
Just as Ge Liang was thinking of a solution, the thoughtful Tool System directly issued him a side quest.
Side Quest: Successfully host an internet cafe event.
Quest Reward: Depends on the situation (host), please prepare yourself (player).
Well, is this like wanting to sleep and getting a pillow?
Before this, he didn't know that the internet cafe System actually had side quests.
The reward for this quest was also very interesting.
The host's reward depended on what kind of event was held, while the players' rewards had to be provided by Ge Liang.
If he had to provide it, he would just buy some random things from the mall; it wouldn't cost much anyway.
However, he was curious about his own reward.
"If that's the case, then I'll set up a top-up event: top up 100,000 and get 10,000 free, top up 1,000,000 and get 150,000 free. I wonder if that will work."
"The free amount can be considered the players' reward."
"With such an event, I wonder what I'll get?"
"Should I try it?"
The System did not give a prompt, indicating that Ge Liang could hold this event.
However, holding this event, he didn't know if it would increase the internet cafe's usage rate, and most importantly, his own reward would probably be the worst kind.
After thinking about it, Ge Liang decided not to hold such a lousy event.
To increase the internet cafe's usage rate and for his own reward, this event must be well-planned.
So, what kind of event should be held?
The internet cafe currently had no Versus games, so direct PK-type events could be ruled out.
Then, how about a game speedrun event?
Hmm... that seems plausible.
Currently, besides the initial the legend of jin yong heroes, legend of sword and fairy 1 and diablo ii could both be used as games for the event.
However, Ge Liang needed to carefully consider which game to use.
"Uncle, we're back."
Just as Ge Liang was deep in thought, Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto had completed their mission and returned.
"Welcome back. It looks like your mission was completed very easily."
Ge Liang saw that the three of them were still wearing clean clothes, not as battered as in the original work, and understood that their mission must have gone smoothly.
"Hehehe, it was indeed very smooth."
The three exchanged smiles, all satisfied with the outcome of their mission.
"Then can you tell me about it?"
Ge Liang was a little curious how they, who were much stronger than in the original work, completed the Land of Waves mission.
"Uncle, let me tell you..."
Sitting in the internet cafe's seat, Naruto began to chatter away.
This time, besides the battle against Zabuza which was an obstacle in the mission, the subsequent mission progress could be said to have gone smoothly.
(The Demon Brothers were so insignificant!)
After accepting Zabuza and Haku into their squad, they smoothly arrived at the Land of Waves.
Just like in the original work, Gato arrogantly appeared on the nearly completed bridge with a bunch of thug samurai and even mocked Zabuza a few times.
Then... he was killed by Zabuza and Haku working together.
According to Zabuza, this was a pledge of allegiance.
A Rogue Ninja killing his own employer would make it difficult for him to get missions in the underground black market in the future.
As such, if he still wanted to make a living in the Ninja World, he could only follow Kakashi to Konoha and pledge allegiance to that mysterious Internet Cafe Owner.
With Gato dead and no one bothering them, the bridge was completed in no time.
Then Team 7 spent a day traveling and successfully returned to the village today.
"Hmm... Gato is dead, so did you go and claim his assets?"
Sasuke, Sakura, Naruto:???
Hearing Ge Liang's words, The Rookie Three were stunned.
There's such a move?
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