Ayeka's 50% Tariff Chaos!

Ayeka

From this moment forward, all transactions shall include a respectful fifty percent tariff!

Naruto

Wait, so this instant ramen was 300 yen... but now it's 450?!

Gohan

Actually, a fifty percent tariff means the customer pays the full amount. The tax is on you, the seller.

Ayeka

Well at least they'll buy more domestic goods. We need less from other nations.

Rukia

You really think so. We don't go platanos here. Looks like its another royal screw up, as usual.

Ayeka

Quick! I need to calculate how much I owe in back taxes... for the entire galaxy! (Oh shit)

Naruto

Yo! I left my wallet in the Hidden Leaf Village anyway! Dattebayo! I ain't paying for this.

Ayeka

Come on now guys. Don't go... I need you all here to help me sell the tariffs.

Ayeka

Effective immediately, all goods from Soul Society face a 75% tariff! They must learn respect!

Rukia

Oh, brilliant strategy. Tax the afterlife. I'm sure the dead will pay up immediately.

Gohan

Ayeka, you're charging tariffs on spiritual energy and reincarnation cycles. These aren't physical goods!

Gohan

How exactly do you expect Soul Society to pay you in earthly currency?

Ayeka

Then they'll pay in spirit coins! Or zanpakuto! Or... or their precious dignity!

Naruto

Oh no! My favorite Soul Society brand ramen now costs 500 yen! How will I survive this economic crisis?!

Ayeka

(Wait... why is the store shaking?) This isn't how its supposed to work.

Rukia

Looks like Soul Society just sent their response. Hope you have insurance for interdimensional property damage.

Ayeka

My tariffs! They're... they're nullifying them with spiritual energy! This is an act of economic war!

Ayeka

Konoha leaf chips! 90% tariff! Mount Paozu senzu beans! 150% tariff!

Naruto

Lady, you just taxed the Hokage's face on instant ramen. That's not how diplomacy works.

Gohan

Your store's revenue dropped 80% since yesterday. Even Mr. Satan's gym has better business strategy.

Rukia

At this rate, you'll be taxing your own reflection for existing in your store.

Ayeka

(Maybe... maybe if I offer them a loyalty program?)

Ayeka

Please! I'll reduce tariffs to only 25%! Or... or join my royal rewards program?

Naruto

Sorry princess, but Iruka-sensei taught me never to make deals with people who think ramen grows on trees.

Ayeka

(My kingdom for a customer... anyone... please...)

Ayeka

I... I was wrong! Please, come back to my store! I'll remove all tariffs! I don't want to lose to Ryoko!!!

Rukia

Oh? The mighty princess is groveling? How the tables have turned.

Ayeka

Name your terms! I'll accept anything... just don't let Ryoko win!

Naruto

Alright! Free ramen for life, plus you gotta wear a frog costume every Tuesday!

Gohan

I'll require unlimited senzu beans at cost, plus a 50% partnership stake. Sign here.

Ayeka

(My royal dignity... reduced to this...)

Rukia

Perfect. This photo of Princess Ayeka groveling will make excellent blackmail material.

Ayeka

Welcome... to Ayeka's Discount Palace... where your princess serves you... personally...