Classic Nintendo Character Stands a Big Chance to Pip Elon Musk to Mighty Trillionaire Status!

Elon Musk is one of the most renowned entrepreneurs and business magnates in the world. Furthermore, he is also famous for being the richest man in the world and the Co-founder and CEO of Tesla. His net worth is over $269 billion and he also owns 18% of Tesla, which is around $186 billion.

Not to mention, Musk’s $44 billion deal to buy the ownership of Twitter took the entire internet by storm. While holding the title of the world’s richest man, fans naturally believe he might become the world’s first Trillionaire in the future. However, Musk has lost the race to a Racoon entrepreneur.

This Raccoon entrepreneur is none other than Tom Nook from Nintendo’s popular title Animal Crossing. Continue reading to find out how Tom Nook officially beat Elon Musk and become the world’s first Trillionaire.

Tom Nook beats Elon Musk by becoming the world’s first Trillionaire

Tom Nook, known in Japan as Tanukichi, is a fictional character in the Animal Crossing series who operates the village store. He has a huge fanbase in the community because of his adorable looks and caring nature. However, opposite to his looks, the cute-looking raccoon has set up his name as the best business magnate in the world, with an unbelievable achievement.

According to research by finance experts at Money.co.uk, Tom Nook has already beaten Musk to the first Trillionaire title chase. Animal Crossing fans might already be familiar with Tom Nook’s in-game occupation. After starting their journey in New Horizons, players owe big mortgages to Tom that they have to pay back through earning bells.

Moreover, users are forced to use his shop, Nook’s Cranny, which sells everything from furniture to decoration items for them to accessorize their virtual home.

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According to one of the Daily Stars blogs, “If you combined the real-world value of Tom Nook’s home loans, property portfolio, airline fleet, banking and phone services, and his notorious Cranny network, he would be worth £245,246,033,887,418.”

This makes the Raccoon entrepreneur 1,276 times richer than Elon Musk. Indeed, after watching this report, several fans supported Tom Nook for his mind-boggling achievement.

While some fans were expecting Tom Nook to reach the first Trillionaire title since last year.

It’s impressive how the Animal Crossing community showed their support for Tom Nook’s new achievement. What are your thoughts on the Raccoon entrepreneur stealing the first Trillionaire title from Elon Musk? Let us know in the comments down below.

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