Kakuzu better not be late for this business venture! All of his snakes are back in their cages, and a nice traditional Japanese meal is laid out on the table. However, that fucker's going to have to knock like the rest of them. ♥
Lo and behold! Soon a heavy knock sounds on the door. If one were to gaze out the small peek-hole in the door, they would see Kakuzu shifting his weight from leg to leg impatiently, a motorcycle helmet under one arm and a piece of paper (presumably with an certain person's address and apartment number on it) clenched in one hand.
Kakuzu nods; spending money really isn't his thing but then again, if you have a lot of money then frugality is not an issue to worry about.
I'm telling you this because I don't think you're stupid and therefore willing to repeat it. What I'm suggesting is that there's more than one way to skin a cat. You could profit off your snakes more than you know. A lot can be garnered for certain items that snakes provide on the black market, for starters, or even with legit businesses.
Is silent for a moment, doing some equations in his head.
If I actually milked all of these snakes, I think I could get five thousand yen shy of nine billion yen. And they'd just make more...amazing creatures.
Said a bit playfully and off-the-cuff. Totally not knowing what the hell he's just said to Kakuzu.
Kakuzu is very quiet, however, the large spasm that has just swept away any ability of breathing, talking or even moving was surely triggered by the words 'nine billion yen'. His incredulous reaction is further enhanced by widened eyes and a stare of disbelief.
...and you've never thought to actually do such a thing?!
Orochimaru raises his eyebrows at that little spasm. Surely not even Kakuzu would ruin his pants for a mere quote? Anyways, the man looks completely at a loss for words.
...well of course not. I'd rather not get tied up in such financial matters with the pharmaceutical companies.
Kakuzu's pants are intact, thanks to years of training himself to withstand the instant gratification of such words. However, he composes himself, shifting his weight again and trying to gather some form of response.
Financial matters? You mean all you need is someone to run the numbers...?
And here Kakuzu's demeanor seems to change: he grows more serious and more confident, and the faintest hint of a smirk dances on the corner of his lips.
Cue a blanching of his face and a rather large gulp. Congratulations, Orochimaru, you've just made Kakuzu the happiest man alive. And there was no sex involved!
Fif---fifty percent?! Erm, I mean...yeah. Sounds about right. I mean, I can crunch the numbers pretty well. Call it a bloodline trait, if you'd like.
Kakuzu clears his throat, cracks his neck and sighs lightly. However, a ghost of a smile is still hanging around there somewhere.
Isn't that the truth. In fact, I don't think ANY PERSON IN THE WORLD could do that. He's rather asexual, really. Except for Kurenai, but we won't talk about her.
Alright. I'll do some research with some contacts, look into this sort of thing and see what kind of clients I can round up. Not to mention start on some book-keeping.
Don't be; it's a rare event but it's perfectly harmless, just wistful!
A small sigh of consternation escapes his lips; well, at least there would be variety. Kakuzu waves his hands to signal his approval, because the other thing he would have done with his hands is very relevant to the icon.
Alright, alright. It all sounds pretty good...then again, I've never had your cooking I don't think. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, seeing as you are a chef.
Oi.
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I'm telling you this because I don't think you're stupid and therefore willing to repeat it. What I'm suggesting is that there's more than one way to skin a cat. You could profit off your snakes more than you know. A lot can be garnered for certain items that snakes provide on the black market, for starters, or even with legit businesses.
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If I actually milked all of these snakes, I think I could get five thousand yen shy of nine billion yen. And they'd just make more...amazing creatures.
Said a bit playfully and off-the-cuff. Totally not knowing what the hell he's just said to Kakuzu.
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...and you've never thought to actually do such a thing?!
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...well of course not. I'd rather not get tied up in such financial matters with the pharmaceutical companies.
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Financial matters? You mean all you need is someone to run the numbers...?
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And here Kakuzu's demeanor seems to change: he grows more serious and more confident, and the faintest hint of a smirk dances on the corner of his lips.
...me.
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Fine. Oh, what...fifty percent enough?
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Fif---fifty percent?! Erm, I mean...yeah. Sounds about right. I mean, I can crunch the numbers pretty well. Call it a bloodline trait, if you'd like.
Kakuzu clears his throat, cracks his neck and sighs lightly. However, a ghost of a smile is still hanging around there somewhere.
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Alright. So you set everything up, and I'll get the lab up and running here at my flat, shall I?
still a bit suspicious of that smile!
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Alright. I'll do some research with some contacts, look into this sort of thing and see what kind of clients I can round up. Not to mention start on some book-keeping.
Don't be; it's a rare event but it's perfectly harmless, just wistful!
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...You're quite gung-ho about this, aren't you.
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If there's one thing I'm dead serious about, Orochimaru, it's money.
Now. I think you said something about dinner.
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He kisses the cobra one last time before putting her back into her cage
I've made some french-style pastries, daifuku, rice balls, some sushi, chicken yakitori...Keeps prattering on. Never let a chef cook!
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Alright, alright. It all sounds pretty good...then again, I've never had your cooking I don't think. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, seeing as you are a chef.
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