Chapter 13 Teacher's Expectations
Ugetsu certainly didn't expect Hatake Kakashi to sort out all the registration forms by himself.
It was just that he was the first one they met, so he was the first one to capture the able-bodied man.
Later, Shisui, who was in charge of cleaning up and closing the store, and Uchiha Itachi, who had finally finished teaching after dragging his feet for a long time, also joined the cleanup army after they came back.
——There is still a shortage of manpower.
Looking at the three people whose faces had turned pale, Yu Yue couldn't help but sigh.
However, it is impossible to recruit people at this time.
Who knows what the purpose of recruiting workers is at this time when the competition is about to begin?
So we can only ask everyone to 507 and hold on until the day of the competition.
"Just endure it today, and you'll be fine tomorrow."
They are all
"But you said the same thing yesterday and the day before yesterday."
Kakashi couldn't help but said in a hoarse voice.
"That's because we weren't efficient yesterday so we didn't finish it."
She patted the table.
"Work is like this. It will never disappear, but will only keep piling up. Today's laziness will be tomorrow's nightmare."
"Today's hard work is for a better rest tomorrow."
Yu Yue threw out bowl after bowl of chicken soup without a second thought.
——But we didn’t slack off yesterday.
Hatake Kakashi was confused.
However, he looked to the left and then to the right, only to see two Uchiha with shameful expressions on their faces.
...Is it really that he is too lazy?
For the first time in his life, the silver-haired boy began to question his work ability and attitude.
Is it really because he hasn't been back to do ordinary work for too long, so he can't keep up with the pace of work in the village?
The boy's self-doubt about beauty is responded to, and the rain and moon on the other side continue.
"So everyone, work hard, and I'll treat you all to a big dinner after the competition is over."
Yu Yue, who had completely entered into working mode, began to hang carrots skillfully.
If you want to get people moving, you need some visible bait that seems to be obtainable with a little effort.
"Really? Barbecue is also okay?"
Uchiha Shisui cooperated very well and echoed it while enduring the pain in his throat.
A qualified subordinate will never let the boss down.
Even though his throat was sore, Uchiha Shisui still took the initiative to respond.
"Of course."
Yu Yue patted his chest and made the promise, and very considerately provided tea and drinks for the three people who were working overtime.
Of course, the ones responsible for the transportation were Shisui and the other two.
Yu Yue took some time to start drawing up the competition schedule.
Originally, Yu Yue only had one morning scheduled.
But with the Uchiha joining, the number of applicants increased dramatically. It seemed that even completing the preliminary selection would be a problem, let alone finishing it in one morning.
In addition, there are also needs to be increased security, maintain order, guide the audience and present awards.
It would definitely not work if they only relied on the four of them.
There is no way.
Ugetsu put down his pen, took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
Please ask for external help.
The first large-scale event, the first opportunity, must end perfectly.
Just like that, Ugetsu knocked on the door of the Hokage's office as a matter of course.
"Are you saying that we need to send people to maintain order and provide security?"
The Third Hokage looked at the girl standing in front of him with a confused look on his face.
"Yes, although it is an event in our store, it is also a big event that is popular throughout Konoha and even has external visitors. As the absolute core of Konoha Village, how can Hokage and other ninjas not participate in it?"
Seeing the Hokage frowning in thought, Ugetsu hurriedly stepped up:
"I'm still young, so it's inevitable that I won't think enough and won't anticipate things. If something goes wrong during the event, our store will be a minor problem, but if something goes wrong with everyone in Konoha Village and the ninjas of Konoha lose face, that would be a major accident."
"this……"
In fact, the Third Hokage didn't quite understand why a store's problem would be related to "Konoha's reputation." But seeing how serious she looked when she said that, he couldn't help but follow her train of thought and think about it.
As the Hokage, he must protect everyone in the village.
As a member of the village, Miss Ugetsu was of course also within the scope of this protection. So the "Sugar Syrup Battle Tournament" she organized, which had contestants from all over Konoha and even outsiders, was of course also their responsibility.
If something really went wrong, and someone got injured or property was lost, then Konoha and the ninjas would certainly be responsible - after all, this is Konoha Village, the base camp of the Konoha ninjas.
They can watch
Are you going to watch this happen and do nothing?
Of course not.
Ugetsu said as the Third Hokage nodded.
She opened her mouth about Konoha and closed her mouth about ninja.
Each of these items truly reminds Muye of his worries and thoughts.
This undoubtedly hit the Third Hokage's heart directly.
That makes sense!
Yes! No problem!
That's it!
His eyes also changed from tolerance with a hint of confusion at the beginning to unshakable determination.
That's right, although it was just an event initiated by Miss Ugetsu's store, it would not have been possible without everyone's efforts and the prosperity and peace of Konoha created by everyone.
It is both Ms. Ugetsu's activity and Konoha's activity.
Since this is Konoha's event, they are obliged to send people to help. Yes, this is their responsibility and they must take care of it.
Not only do they have to help, but they also have to do their best to maintain it, so that the villagers and foreign guests can see that Konoha has not been weakened by the impact of the war.
Their Konoha is still strong and has the ability to protect everything in the village!
As for the reward? What reward?
They have already said it is their responsibility, so how can they still talk about compensation?
Isn't this a matter of course?
So, without spending a penny, Ugetsu got the support of Konoha's top ninjas led by the Third Hokage.
After a brief silence, the Third Hokage stood up:
"I see."
His eyes, which had become increasingly cloudy with age, looked straight at Yu Yue, with a look that contained seriousness, melancholy, and a bit of relief.
"Konoha will live forever... There are young people like you working hard for Konoha and fighting . As the Hokage, I am very pleased. Our village will definitely come out of the war and become better."
He had an expression that said 'I'm optimistic about you, you're the new generation of Konoha'.
Ugetsu: ...
No need for that, I just want to get some free labor.
Not really.
"How's work going?"
Minato Namikaze, who had finally caught his student and taken him home, asked with a smile.
However, what greeted him was just a dead look from the students.
Kakashi was really too tired to speak.
Even saying "hmm" feels like a waste of life.
.
Seeing his beloved student like this, Namikaze Minato couldn't help but blink. Then he tried again.
"Not feeling good? Don't know what to say?"
The only reason he didn't think of was tiredness.
After all, even during the non-stop fighting during the war, Kakashi never got to the point of not responding.
It seems that I have no choice but to say it.
Hatake Kakashi sighed and swallowed, but as soon as he opened his mouth, his hoarse voice exposed his condition.
"……no."
"Kakashi, what's wrong with your voice?"
"…I'm just a little tired."
It's called a 'dot', but the sound doesn't sound like a 'dot' at all.
Namikaze Minato looked at his student with concern.
"What happened?" He thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Could it be that you trained yourself after work? "
“It’s good to work hard, but if you push yourself too far you’ll only hurt yourself.”
All he could think of was Kakashi training day and night like he used to, in a self-torturing manner.
It is certainly not a bad thing to want to become stronger and work hard for it, but if you hurt your body, then you are putting the cart before the horse.
However, his words not only failed to touch Kakashi, but made him even less willing to communicate.
There is still additional training.
He's too busy with work, okay?
He could hardly even remember the last time he touched a shuriken.
Kakashi never thought that this day would come.
He did not die in training or on the battlefield, but almost lost his life in a peaceful village.
Thinking of this, Kakashi no longer had the desire to continue chatting.
"It's okay, I'll go back first."
After saying that, he turned around and left without hesitation.
He finally worked until nine o'clock today. He had to go back to bed early to rest up, otherwise he would not be able to get up early for work tomorrow. What should he do?
...That's fine too.
Minato Namikaze twitched his lips as he watched Kakashi leave.
I was a little dazed for a moment.
But it's always a good thing to see Kakashi throwing a tantrum like a normal child.
As the successor to Hokage favored by the Third Hokage, Namikaze Minato certainly knew that she had gone to the Third Hokage to ask for someone.
Of course he wouldn't object to this.
I was even prepared to give my full support, so I thought I could find Kakashi to find out the situation and see how he was doing recently.
Unexpectedly...
Ms. Yu Yue, you are really...amazing.
Whenever Minato Namikaze thought that Miss Ugetsu was already very powerful, she would show an even more amazing side to her.
A small shop, a small commodity, can make her so prosperous. Everything is getting better. The pain of war will not affect this small shop.
Minato Namikaze increasingly felt that sending Kakashi over was the right decision.
Simply doing ninja missions or joining the Anbu might be able to protect Konoha, but it would definitely not be possible to have such an experience.
Minato Namikaze is still unclear about the impact of this event on Konoha, but he believes that such experiences and insights must be very rare and precious memories for "Hatake Kakashi".
He hopes his students can break free from the gloom and pain and embrace something more.
You don't have to be the 'Hero of Konoha'.
There is no need to leave behind a glorious record of military exploits and fame in the history of ninjas.
Those are certainly the highest pursuits of a ninja, but they are not the goals he sets for his students as a teacher.
Have a wonderful and rich life, where even a ninja can have a happy and fulfilling life.
This is his greatest expectation for his students as a teacher.
Minato Namikaze looked up at the bright moon and smiled slightly.
Well, he needs to work harder.
You can't be a teacher and not work harder than your students, right?
He walked on the moonlight and headed home.
At the same time, on another street covered by moonlight, Uchiha Itachi, who was walking home, also encountered a group of people. !
