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Chapter 90: Shinobi Logistics: Is That It?
Chapter 90: Shinobi Logistics: Is That It?
A promotion in name but a demotion in reality!
Danzo truly lived up to his reputation as a master of internal politics. Appointing Tang Ping to oversee logistics could be considered a promotion and advancement, and no one could fault him for that. However, the position was both crucial and challenging, and only the Nara clan could handle it effectively. If anything went wrong, Danzo could use it to his advantage.
Tang Ping, however, was not fazed. After reviewing the various tables and data, he looked puzzled.
"Is that it?"
He went through the data again. For example, the inventory listed 13,110 explosive tags and 20,000 kunai. His task was to maintain these supplies within a certain range. It sounded complex, but to Tang Ping, it was anything but.
Before he came to this world, he had dealt with much larger numbers. A university could have tens of thousands of students, and even a high school might have thousands. Managing the logistics for a camp of just over a thousand shinobi should be a breeze, right?
The key was in the data. As a former programmer, Tang Ping wasn't the best with numbers, but he wasn't bad either. After a single glance, he had a plan in mind.
How complicated could the logistics for over a thousand shinobi be? In the strategy and management games he played before, logistics and internal affairs were essential. While games didn't perfectly reflect reality, they provided a useful reference. Plus, in the age of information, he had absorbed a lot of useful knowledge.
Now, it was clear why he said, "Is that it?"—it wasn't because it was too difficult, but because it was too simple.
He couldn't manage the logistics of an entire nation, but for a camp of a thousand shinobi, it was a piece of cake.
One of the key tasks in logistics was procurement. However, after reviewing the previous procurement lists, Tang Ping's expression was a mix of amusement and disgust.
"Tsk, these guys are really bold."
His tone was laced with sarcasm.
- Soldier Pills: 2,000 ryo each!
- Kunai: 12,000 ryo each!
- Bandages: 100 ryo each!
- Food: 100,000 ryo per ton!
- ...
The prices were only about 10-20% higher than market rates, which seemed reasonable. But this was a bulk purchase! The prices should have been much lower, especially given that the buyer was Konoha, which had significant leverage.
Tang Ping couldn't help but say, "They really know how to play the game!"
Now he understood why, despite Konoha's geographical, resource, and population advantages, the lower-tier shinobi had such poor benefits. How could Konoha thrive with such parasites in its ranks?
The mystery was solved! Konoha's lack of development was clearly the fault of these parasites.
The fact that these documents were presented to him meant that the issues were not obvious to the average person. Excuses like "low inventory" or "material price increases" were easy to come by.
Even if someone noticed the problems, it wouldn't matter. All the suppliers were affiliated with the Hokage's clan.
Tang Ping swallowed hard as he saw the potential for profit. If one shinobi unit could yield so much, imagine the entire village of Konoha...
No wonder the Hokage's clan had expanded like a balloon, and there would be thousands of "Monkey Army" shinobi in the future. Money meant resources, and resources meant the ability to cultivate one's own forces.
"Others can profit, so why can't I?"
Tang Ping muttered to himself. He had already identified numerous ways to make money without infringing on others' interests. Money was essential for his research, and even someone like Orochimaru was willing to work with Danzo for the sake of funds.
Research without money? Might as well go to bed and forget about it.
All I want to do now is make some cash!
Tang Ping’s eyes turned into dollar signs at the thought.
Despite having such excellent resources, Konoha was constantly struggling with funding. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi had to bow to the Daimyo for money, which Tang Ping found truly infuriating.
Of course, in the past, Tang Ping wouldn’t dare act on his ideas, no matter how many he had.
Any hint of abnormality, and the Interrogation and Torture Unit would be at his doorstep in no time.
But things were different now.
With the Sage Mode in his arsenal, he had the means to protect himself and the authority to speak up. A little bit of action wouldn’t be a problem.
As for allies,
Whether it was his close friends or the main branch of the Uchiha clan, he could rally them.
In the past, he had to worry about whether he could control the Uchiha.
But now, with his strength, he could easily suppress them, not to mention he had the moral high ground as Yai Uchiha’s "fiance."
With both the carrot and the stick in his hands, he had nothing to fear.
After sorting out all the aspects in his mind, Tang Ping didn’t rush into action. Instead, he quietly observed the logistics operations.
Even if he wanted to skim some profits, he couldn’t act recklessly.
Inventory checks, reporting needs, issuing purchases, and verifying deliveries.
It was as simple as 1+1.
But considering the context, it made perfect sense.
This was just a thousand-person camp, not a massive corporation with hundreds of thousands of employees.
Konoha’s procurement process wasn’t complicated at all.
Ninjas were essentially mercenaries, and as long as the administrative and logistics systems functioned, no one would specialize in these areas.
This is why the Nara clan excelled in this field.
Simple and brutal!
After observing the logistics for a few days, Tang Ping gave this evaluation.
They didn’t understand what "coordination" or "market research" meant.
Once he understood the logistics system, Tang Ping summoned Honda Taka.
Taka’s team was also serving in the camp.
“You called me?”
Honda Taka entered the tent assigned to Tang Ping and immediately spoke up.
Given their close relationship, there was no need for formalities.
“I have a business proposition for your family’s merchant guild!”
Tang Ping didn’t beat around the bush.
“Business?”
Honda Taka was utterly confused.
This was a battlefield. Instead of focusing on the mission and defending against the Sand Village’s attacks, why was he talking about business?
“Yes, some business…!”
Tang Ping explained his plan.
It wasn’t complicated.
He wanted the merchant guild to prepare the necessary supplies and then conduct transactions according to his instructions.
It might seem like there wouldn’t be much profit.
Too naive!
With the ongoing war between the Fire Country and the Wind Country, prices in the war zone had skyrocketed.
As long as supplies could be brought in, a profit of over 100% was guaranteed, and the demand far outstripped the supply.
The challenge was having the capability to transport the goods.
Both ninja armies were constantly forming small teams to harass and attack each other, including supply convoys.
The long supply lines, given the mobility of ninjas, were almost entirely within the attack range.
Ordinary merchant caravans couldn’t possibly enter the war zone safely during such times.
No matter how strong the hired guards were, they were no match for ninjas.
Even if they were drunk, no merchant caravan would dare enter the war zone.
But Tang Ping was different.
As the one in charge of logistics, he could arrange for the escort teams to “look after” Honda Taka’s family’s merchant caravan. It was perfectly reasonable.
At worst, he could offer a little extra pay.
One job, two payments—no one would refuse.
After hearing the plan, Honda Taka nodded after some thought.
“No problem!”
He agreed so quickly because they were best friends, and Tang Ping had proven himself after graduation. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have the authority to involve his family.
Thus, the money-making plan officially began.
(End of Chapter)
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