Excellent!
Now the first employee was finally sweet-talked into joining him.
Next was the second step.
It wasn't about finding ways to borrow money, nor was it about recruiting, but about attracting investment for himself.
He had already decided on the candidate: Batsu'unsai Katori, it's you.
No girl dislikes beauty. The probability of a girl not loving beauty is like a man not loving power—it exists, but it's very small.
As long as he demonstrated the superiority of his products, and with his eloquent tongue, Yamabuki believed Batsu'unsai Katori would definitely take the bait.
Thus, Yamabuki took Senjumaru Shutara and left Rukongai, traveling all the way to Batsu'unsai Katori's home.
No matter what, they were colleagues, so Batsu'unsai Katori still received him very warmly.
"Is it that you don't have enough money?" Batsu'unsai Katori's first sentence directly hit a nerve.
"Nonsense. I am a very frugal person," Yamabuki coughed lightly: "My purpose for coming to you this time is to do business with you. Your The Katori Family also has its own businesses, right?"
"Ah, yes. We're involved in a bit of everything: food, clothing, daily necessities. Although we don't earn a lot, it's enough for the family's expenses," Batsu'unsai Katori said.
"Do you want to earn a bit more? I guarantee this is a business that's sure to make a profit…"
Batsu'unsai Katori crossed her arms: "I will not go robbing with you! Even if I like to cut people, I cannot do something that goes against my ancestors!"
I didn't say I was taking you robbing!
Which eye of yours sees me looking like a robber?
Have I really become that poor?
"It's not that kind of no-capital business. I'm doing a legitimate business," Yamabuki said: "Generally speaking, girls like pretty and cute clothes, right? Although the flashy kimonos are also quite good, compared to my set, hmph hmph!"
Yamabuki unfolded the black and white maid outfit, which had cute lace trim at the hem, and fine pure white stockings.
"How about it? Want to try them on?" Yamabuki enticed.
Indeed, few girls can resist cute things, and Batsu'unsai Katori was no exception.
"But… I feel like this outfit is so embarrassing!" Batsu'unsai Katori said.
"It's okay if you don't want to wear it. You can let Chizuru try it on and see," Yamabuki unhesitatingly sold Katori Chizuru out.
Batsu'unsai Katori also nodded slightly. Isn't a younger sister meant to be a guinea pig?
Soon, Katori Chizuru was called over.
"Instructor! Long time no see. I heard you were injured when you went to Hueco Mundo before? How is your injury?" Katori Chizuru asked.
Yamabuki was so excited. This was the first time anyone had cared about his health since he recovered. He hadn't doted on her for nothing.
"This is a gift I brought for you. It's the latest fashion. Come on, try it on and see!" Yamabuki had a mysterious smile on his face.
This was a classic case of repaying kindness with enmity!
"Such a cute outfit! Is it for me? I'll go change into it first!" Katori Chizuru didn't notice at all that this was a trap.
Yamabuki and Batsu'unsai Katori waited outside.
About ten minutes later, Katori Chizuru skipped back.
Both Yamabuki and Batsu'unsai Katori's eyes lit up.
Katori Chizuru was originally very cute, and now, paired with the maid outfit and pure white stockings, she exuded an additional three points of charm.
Moreover, when designing the maid outfit, Yamabuki deliberately shortened the skirt by two inches, creating an absolute territory between the stockings and the skirt.
Yamabuki patted his chest and guaranteed that no man in this world could resist the charm of absolute territory.
Batsu'unsai Katori's eyes also lit up: "I'm investing in this project. How will we split the profits?"
"We're all colleagues. Whether we profit or lose, it's fifty-fifty, how about it?" Yamabuki asked.
"No problem. We'll prepare the funds and manpower, and you'll be responsible for the technology," Batsu'unsai Katori said without hesitation.
Yamabuki revealed a smug smile. Although he wasn't in the fashion industry before, he understood the clothing styles and pairings of a thousand years later. As long as he used his brain a little and leveraged his extensive connections, making money would naturally be easy.
He had already asked Senjumaru Shutara before, and the production of stockings was not considered high-end technology. It could be done through assembly-line processing, and hiring a batch of workers in Rukongai was very simple.
After all, the living standards in Rukongai were evident!
Not only was the food and sleep poor, but there was also the constant possibility of being killed by someone.
Now, providing a job with food, accommodation, and guaranteed personal safety—this kind of treatment was even more enticing than the five insurances and one housing fund of a thousand years later.
The two immediately hit it off and began to act.
The Katori Family was also a large family, and they moved quickly.
Before long, they found a shop in the eastern part of Seireitei, with existing buildings that only needed minor renovations. Additionally, finding a suitable location for the venue was difficult, but they eventually found a secluded plot of land in the easternmost area, near Rukongai.
After that, recruiting people and building houses could be left to The Katori Family.
After ten days of effort, Yamabuki's shop finally opened.
However, simply having high-quality products wasn't enough; sufficient promotion was also needed. Yamabuki thought of a perfect billboard girl.
…
"You want me to wear these things and stand at the entrance of your shop to attract customers? You might as well stab me to death!" Saitō Furōfushi handed over his sword, looking utterly devoid of hope.
"I, the dignified Squad Six Captain of the Gotei 13, you want me to be a billboard girl? Do I have no dignity?"
"Sigh, forget it! It's clear some people can't handle losing. I'll go find Batsu'unsai. Anyway, she has a better figure than you, is prettier than you, and she's gentler than you…" Yamabuki sighed.
"You stand out here! Who said she has a better figure… cough cough, I admit her figure is better than mine, but she's not necessarily prettier than me, nor is she necessarily gentler than me. If she can do it, why can't I? Give me the clothes!" Saitō Furōfushi had always been the wild type. Now, being asked to wear a maid outfit and be a billboard girl, the thought alone was exciting!
"Then let's set a time. I can't stay there forever, can I?" Saitō Furōfushi said.
"Then thirty days. You'll be free after working for thirty days! How about it? Very reasonable, right!"
"Alright, thirty days it is! I'll do it!" Saitō Furōfushi gritted his teeth and changed into the clothes. Surprisingly, he looked quite cute!
And so, amidst a lively atmosphere, Yamabuki's shop finally opened.
The result was predictable: the first day's business was exceptionally popular. Regardless of whether these people came to buy things, the popularity gained was immense. In just one day, the entire Seireitei knew that a unique clothing store had opened here.
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