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At least in terms of basic materials, what Yi Shuihan wanted was a natural hot spring. Of course, this was relatively easy to solve. With his abilities, he could create a hot spring even if there wasn't one.
After the hot spring water issue is resolved, the next step is to prepare the ingredients that will give the hot spring its special effects.
Of course, in order to proceed gradually, Yi Shui Han does not plan to open all the hot springs at once, but will open them slowly over time.
Five days later, Yi Shuihan's hot spring resort opened quietly. Because he was confident in his hot spring resort, Yi Shuihan did not do any publicity and did not even plan to hold an opening ceremony.
Since he didn't know anyone in Konoha, he only notified the Third Hokage. As for Tsunade and the others, they were out and didn't make it.
"Is this the place? I've seen the blueprints before, but this is the first time I've actually seen the finished product! But am I the only one here? Isn't it a bit too deserted?" Because Yi Shuihan was so incredibly wealthy, the third generation still valued him highly. Therefore, upon receiving news of Yi Shuihan's opening today, they temporarily put aside their work and decided to come and take a look.
"Lord Hokage!"
"Oh, it's you, Minato. You've come here?"
"Um, Brother Yi is my neighbor. I'm here to help out today."
As the boss, Yi Shuihan naturally couldn't be without employees, but he hadn't found any yet, so he tricked Shuimen into helping him out.
"help?"
“That’s great. In return, Brother Yi will let me soak in a hot spring for free.”
Upon hearing this, the third generation's lips twitched, and he didn't continue the topic.
"So Yi Shuihan is inside? I'll go in first." Huo Ying said, walking towards the gate, but stopped after a moment.
After entering the gate, the Third Hokage found himself at a loss for which way to go, because inside the gate was a courtyard paved with smooth jade slabs, and in front of the Third Hokage was a row of doors.
Yes, there is a row of doors, seven in total from left to right, and you can't go any further without going through one of them.
Above the first door on the left is written "Ordinary Area," and it is a wooden door with a cloud pattern. Above the second door is written "Special Area," and it is a stone door with a majestic man on it. Above the third door is a sign that says "Temporarily Closed," and it is a black iron door. The following doors are all marked "Temporarily Closed," just like the third door.
The fourth door was a bronze door, the fifth a silver door, the sixth a gold door, and the last one was a jade door inlaid with diamonds.
Chapter 273, The Iron Rules of Hot Spring Resorts
"This is..." The Third Hokage had seen the blueprints before, but what he saw in front of him was definitely not one of those blueprints. The different doors, especially the final silver door, gold door, and diamond door, gave the Hokage an urge to carry the doors away.
"What's the purpose of having so many doors?" the Third Generation muttered, completely baffled as to why there were so many doors.
The Third Generation noticed the ordinary field above the first door and the special field above the second door, and seemed to be deep in thought.
"Minato, do you know what's going on?" the Third Hokage asked Minato Namikaze, who was standing to the side.
Minato Namikaze shook his head and said, "I don't know the specifics either. Brother Yi mentioned before that we can only go through the first and second gates. The fee for the first gate is 10 taels of silver per hour, while the fee for the second gate is 10 taels of gold per hour."
At this point, Minato Namikaze was also quite puzzled. Although the first gate was a bit expensive, a ninja could barely accept it if the hot spring was really good. But the second gate, which cost 10 taels of gold per hour, was completely incomprehensible to him. No one would be willing to pay such an expensive price!
"Could it be that he simply doesn't know the general pricing of hot springs?" The Third Generation thought to himself, but his eyes fell on the other five doors, and he felt a deep sense of doubt.
Just then, the third black iron door opened, and Yi Shuihan walked out.
"Oh, you've arrived," Yi Shuihan greeted them.
"Lord Hokage is my first guest, so I've relaxed some restrictions today so you can come in directly."
"Restrictions? What are those?"
"The first rule of the hot spring resort is that only handsome men and beautiful women are allowed to enter."
Yi Shuihan pointed his index finger at a stone tablet not far away. It was only then that the Third Generation realized that there was a lot of precautions written on the stone tablet in extremely small characters.
The stone tablet has more than ten rules written on it, but it only takes up half of the space. I don't know if it was intentional, or if more rules will be added later, or if these are all the rules.
"Hot Spring Resort Rules: Guests are requested to consciously abide by the following rules. Violation will result in punishment ranging from expulsion and public humiliation to inhumane destruction."
"Firstly, to enter this hot spring resort, one's appearance cannot be too low. Only handsome men and beautiful women are allowed to enter. If you are not confident in your appearance, you can use a transformation spell to transform into the corresponding handsome man or beautiful woman. You cannot revert to your original form during the consumption period. If your appearance does not meet the standard, you cannot enter. If you revert to your original form in the hot spring, you will be expelled and banned from entering for one month."
"Article 2: Pay first, then consume. If consumption exceeds the amount paid, you will be compensated 100 times the amount due for the time exceeding the payment period. In addition, the first violation will result in a one-month ban from entering, the second violation will result in a one-year ban from entering, and the third violation will result in a permanent ban from entering."
"The third rule is that loud noises are not allowed in the hot springs. The specific standards depend on the mood of the hot spring owner, and the punishment will also depend on their mood."
"Article 4: We can accommodate 150 guests per day. If we reach full capacity, please leave. The exact number of guests we can accommodate each day will be posted on the same day."
"Article 5: If the hot spring owner has to close the facility, all customers who are currently consuming services must leave immediately. Payments will not be refunded. If you do not accept this condition, you may not come."
"Article Six: Within the hot spring resort, the owner is absolute. Everything is based on the owner's will, which is above all else. Anyone who violates the owner's will shall bear the consequences."
"Article 7: Fighting is prohibited within the hot spring area. Violators will be punished according to the circumstances."
"Article 8..."
"..."
After reading the ironclad rules on the stone tablet, the third generation was completely dumbfounded. How could there be such a rule? It was simply meant to drive away the guests!
It's so expensive, and there are so many rules. Is this really okay? Anyway, the third generation has already decided not to come again. Soaking in a hot spring is about enjoying yourself. With so many rules restricting you, what fun is there?
"So which door do you want to enter today? Only the first two doors are open at the moment, and the rest will open one after another, so you only have two choices. Please!" Yi Shuihan didn't care about the Third Generation's thoughts at all. He wasn't worried about not having customers in the future. Besides, did they really think he built the hot spring resort to make money? He was just playing around. He had already used the money in his personal space to buy several Fire Kingdoms.
"Just the ordinary one will do." The Third Hokage thought for a moment and took out 10 taels of silver. Although he was the Hokage, money didn't grow on trees. He had 10 taels of gold, but he didn't want to waste it on soaking in a hot spring.
"A one-hour regular session? No problem, please follow me. As for Minato, you can come along too."
Yi Shuihan took the money from the third generation, and went to the wooden door first. He gently pushed it open.
"The left side is the men's hot spring, the right side is for women only, and the middle is for mixed bathing. So, would you like to go to the left or the middle?" Yi Shuihan explained.
The third generation lifted his foot, intending to enter the passage on the left, hoping to quickly pass the hour.
Seeing this, Yi Shuihan didn't say anything and followed him into the left passage. Shuimen was no exception.
Upon entering the men's hot spring area, the first thing you see is a huge room with many wardrobes containing essential items for hot spring bathing, such as bathrobes. Guests can also leave their clothes here.
After changing clothes, there is a washroom in front where about 20 people can wash up together to clean themselves and avoid soiling the hot spring.
Of course, they also specially installed two toilets for people's convenience.
"Hmm, not bad." The third generation nodded firmly, somewhat satisfied.
Ten minutes later, the three of them finally arrived at their destination: the hot spring.
Needless to say, the scenery is absolutely flawless.
The air was filled with swirling smoke, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland, while the fragrance of flowers wafting through the air was truly invigorating.
"Phew, that feels so good!" The Third Generation, half-soaked in the hot spring, made a satisfied sound. He had to admit that the hot spring here in Yi Shui Han was absolutely first-class compared to any other hot spring he had ever been to. He had never seen anything better.
Only then did he realize that the 10 taels of silver were well spent, and he began to think about coming back again.
Chapter 274, Let's Work, Might Guy
"Then you can enjoy yourselves! Anyway, there aren't many people here, so we don't need Minato for the time being. It's a waste of my time to come here specifically for Minato." Yi Shuihan didn't expect that only the Hokage would come. He originally thought that even if business was bad, there would be at least a dozen people.
In fact, normally, any hot spring resort would attract some customers even without advertising. However, Yi Shui Han is a bit remote, and more importantly, it's located near the Uchiha clan, so its main clientele is likely the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha clan's attitude towards Yi Shui Han was unclear. Not only did they forbid their clansmen from coming, but they also conveyed a message to the people nearby that the Uchiha clan and this hot spring resort were at odds.
Most people are still quite wary of the Uchiha clan and wouldn't want to offend them just to soak in a hot spring, which resulted in only the Third Hokage coming that morning.
"Forget it, I'm not going out to solicit customers anyway. They can come or not, it's not like I'm begging them to come." Yi Shuihan arrived outside the hot spring area.
"Is the name 'Myriad Realms Hot Spring' not imposing enough?" Looking at the large characters he had personally written, he pondered, "Maybe it should be changed to something like 'League of Legends,' 'World Domination,' or 'A Hot Spring'."
Yi Shuihan leaned against the huge jade lion in front of the door, seemingly lost in thought, his pupils unfocused, giving him a rather lonely air.
"Tap Tap"
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps made Yi Shuihan look up. He then saw a man dressed in watermelon green, with his signature thick eyebrows and gleaming teeth.
"Might Guy, Guy God?" Yi Shuihan's first reaction was that he had encountered Might Guy, but he immediately realized that Might Guy was not this big at this time, and it was questionable whether he was even born.
Since it's not Might Guy, then this signature outfit and familiar face must be Might Guy's father, Might Guy, the perennial genin.
That's not quite right. His ninja title is "eternal genin," but his true strength can unleash the power of a Kage-level ninja. However, if he were to use that power, he would be killed.
"Hey, did I get here without even realizing it?" Might Day seemed to only just realize where he was. "One hundred laps to go, let's keep going! The passion of youth, we have to keep running!"
With a loud shout of "Youth!", Might Guy's previously slowed speed surged again. If this continued, he would probably disappear from Yi Shuihan's sight in a few seconds.
"Hey, you over there, uh..." He was a little unsure how to address her. If he just called her by her name, it would be awkward since they were meeting for the first time. After a pause, Yi Shuihan spoke again, "Youthful, passionate guy, could you come over here for a second?"
Upon hearing the words "youth, passion, and high spirits," Mighty, who was originally speeding along, abruptly stopped and then ran to Yi Shuihan at a speed faster than a car.
"Was that you calling me, young man?" Matt Day said, revealing a set of white teeth and clearly defined thick eyebrows.
Well, no wonder Sakura doesn't like Lee; those thick eyebrows really don't look that good up close!
"That's right, judging from your unique outfit, you must be Might Guy!"
"That's right, it's me, the man who aspires to become a Chunin, and I'm working hard towards that goal."
Matt Day's voice was loud and powerful, making people unconsciously believe what he said.
However, Yi Shuihan could see a hint of helplessness hidden deep in his eyes.
As a genin, he is not good at ninjutsu or genjutsu, and only knows the most basic three body techniques. His peers are at least chunin, and some are even joinin, but he has been stuck at the genin level and will continue to be so for a long time.
Although he didn't show any particular frustration on the surface, and was even full of confidence, and worked hard to train his body every day to become a Chunin, wasn't this also a manifestation of his unwillingness to accept defeat?
As a commoner ninja, Might Guy didn't have much money to support his training, so he could only use the simplest methods to train his body. As a result, his training was inefficient and left him with many hidden injuries. Although he eventually succeeded in mastering the forbidden technique "Eight Gates", it was only a fleeting moment.
“I’m the owner of this hot spring resort,” Yi Shuihan said, pointing behind him. Matt Dai looked in the direction Yi Shuihan was pointing, his eyes filled with surprise.
Even an ordinary person could see how much wealth it would take to own this hot spring resort; Yi Shuihan was definitely a rich man.
However, Matt Dai was still a little puzzled as to why Yi Shuihan would suddenly stop him. Could it be that he was trying to solicit customers? He didn't have any money to go to the hot springs and usually just took cold showers.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm not a tout. You don't look like you have any money. My minimum charge is 10 taels of silver, which you definitely can't afford!" Yi Shuihan said confidently.
“I…” Might Guy really wanted to say that he had money, but in the end he didn’t say it. Although he was also a ninja and had earned a lot of money from missions, he really didn’t have the idea of spending 10 taels of silver to take a bath.
At that moment, he suddenly had an urge to leave. If he hadn't felt that Yi Shuihan wasn't trying to humiliate him, he would have definitely turned around and left. So what if you're rich?
"How about it? Want to work for me? The daily wage is 10 taels of silver, and the benefits are very generous! If you perform well, you'll even get a chance to go to the hot springs as a reward," Yi Shuihan said in a tone as if he were abducting a child.
That's right, that's Yi Shuihan's goal: to have Mighty work for him. After all, one person has too many things to do, and a boss can't possibly be without subordinates.
The reason he hadn't recruited anyone before was simply because, as his subordinates, their strength couldn't be too low; they had to be able to keep the situation in check. Others didn't fit the bill, but Might Guy, who could eventually reach Kage level, still had considerable potential, even though he hadn't reached his peak yet.
Moreover, with Yi Shuihan's existence, he could be trained into a Shadow-level powerhouse who could be used multiple times.
Opening the Eight Gates can damage your body, but that's no problem at all. It will heal you in no time. As long as you don't die in battle, it can bring you back to life.
Yi Shuihan could even help Might Guy's body reach a level where he wouldn't die even after opening all eight gates, which would mean that Might Guy's strength might not stop at the Kage level.
Only Yi Shuihan could come up with the idea of hiring a powerhouse beyond the Shadow level to work for him.
“Work? 10 taels of silver a day?” Matt Kai raised an eyebrow, but ultimately refused.
Being a ninja would definitely earn more than working for Yi Shuihan, but risking your life is no joke; it's too dangerous. An ordinary genin might have agreed to work for Yi Shuihan, since he offers good pay and no danger.
"Don't make a decision beforehand! How about this, I'll let you experience the special treatment of an employee and treat you to a free hot spring bath. We can talk after you've soaked!"
Chapter 275, What could be more important than soaking in a hot spring?
"No need, I still have a hundred laps to run. If I don't hurry, I won't be able to finish today's task." Matt Day didn't appreciate the offer and turned away after saying that.
However, he ultimately failed to escape because a strong hand grabbed him, and he was forced to retreat without any resistance.
Matt Day's eyes widened in utter shock. He couldn't comprehend how the seemingly frail Yi Shuihan possessed such immense power. Compared to this power, he was like an infant, completely at Yi Shuihan's mercy.
With his head spinning, Matt Dai was dragged by Yi Shuihan all the way to the black iron gate before Yi Shuihan released him.
"Don't even think about running away. You know that's a waste of time. You can't go anywhere without my permission," Yi Shuihan said with a half-smile.
Matt looked dejected, his head drooping, clearly disheartened by Yi Shuihan's blow.
If this weren't Konoha, and if Yi Shuihan weren't the owner of a hot spring resort, Might Guy would definitely have used the Eight Gates to fight Yi Shuihan to the death.
"What exactly do you want?" Matt Day was slightly agitated.
"Don't get so worked up. It's not like I'm going to do anything bad. I'm just letting you experience a hot spring. You've gotten such a great deal, and you're not even grateful. Let me tell you a secret: the Third Hokage is soaking in here right now. Even the Hokage is soaking here, so do you think I have any ulterior motives? Besides, what do you think you have that's worth my effort? As for money, just look over there, and you'll know how rich I am," Yi Shuihan said calmly.
What? The Third Hokage, the Hokage-sama is actually in here? Might Guy was truly shocked. In the eyes of the ninjas, the Hokage was an extraordinary figure with an extremely high status. In the village, he was the undisputed boss, even more powerful than a local tyrant. Even the Daimyo of the Land of Fire did not have the same deterrent power as the Hokage.
The title of Hokage represents not only status but also strength. Only those who have reached the Kage level are qualified to become Hokage. In Konoha, the required strength is even higher; only those who are considered strong even among the Kage are qualified to sit in that position.
Let alone the current Mighty Matte, even the Mighty Matte at its peak is far inferior to the third generation, after all, one is a single-use battery and the other is a rechargeable battery.
"Is the Hokage really in here?" Might Guy asked in a low voice.
"If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself."
Yi Shuihan pointed to the wooden door beside him, indicating that Matt Dai could move freely.
Matt Day hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked towards the wooden door. Finally, he stopped at the doorway, hesitated for a moment, and then finally lowered his raised hand.