Kakuzu's face, hidden behind his mask, collapsed immediately. He looked at the boy in front of him:
"This isn't some place for little brats to play house."
The boy who called himself Taketori Kimimaro also replied seriously:
"I'm not playing house. I'm applying for the job seriously. Uncle, if you can't hear me clearly, why don't you go back and have a rest?"
The boy responded seriously.
Because he said it so seriously, it was hard to tell whether it was sarcasm or if he truly believed it.
Kakuzu: ? I see you want to die.
If we keep arguing, something bad will happen.
Noticing the commotion here, Hatake Kakashi frowned.
- Although he has many questions in his mind, he is a 'Guardian Ninja' after all, so he will never be too far away from Miss Ugetsuki.
"Well, I think this matter needs further discussion."
An Uchiha stood up and spoke.
"I think this term 'the strongest combat bloodline limit' is inappropriate."
Hatake Kakashi:?
Is this the problem?
But when I think about the fact that the person who made this suggestion was an Uchiha.
...Then it's okay.
If you say 'the strongest' in front of the Uchiha, it would be strange if they didn't react.
The boy tilted his head.
"What's wrong?"
He really didn't seem to realize that his words had offended people.
——After all, this is the message he was instilled with since childhood.
The Bamboo Cutter clan is the strongest.
The bloodline limits they possess are unmatched in combat.
Although he is an outlier in the clan, they all have the same bloodline limit, so he shouldn't be too bad.
Faced with the boy's innocent yet puzzled eyes, the Uchiha who spoke first didn't know how to respond.
——Arguing with such a young child, "We Uchiha are the strongest?" Doesn't that make him look like he's bullying a child?
"Or do you need me to prove it?"
Noticing that no one else spoke, Taketori Kimimaro thought for a few seconds and then said in a flash:
"Then I'll go kill a few people - you can give me a target, an enemy or someone you don't like."
The Uchiha became even more unhappy when he heard this.
Can we do this job too?
What do you want to prove?
? Prove that you can compete with us for jobs?
He never expected that while they were fighting with the people from Yuyue Store, there would be a strange kid coming from behind and trying to steal the deal.
Why is it so difficult to repay Miss Yu Yue?
"Then I can do that, too."
In response to Uchiha's words, the pure white boy who called himself Taketori Kimimaro did not think it was wrong and continued to explain: "I can go alone ."
"Then we can do that too."
Who can't fight alone?
Who are you looking down on!
The boy frowned when someone interrupted him, then continued:
"It's fine if I have two different goals."
"Just two people, is there anything that a ninja can't do?"
No way, no way, is there a ninja so bad that he can't even deal with two targets?
"Those three..."
"I can handle all four!"
Seeing that the two of them were already arguing with each other and were about to find an unlucky person to prove themselves, Yu Yue quickly stepped forward to stop this inexplicable fight.
"No, no, no."
Ugetsu originally wanted to ask Shisui if he knew what family this Taketori was from, but there was no time for that now... Anyway, he had to stabilize the situation first.
"Taketori-kun..."
She looked at the boy first.
"Just call me Kimimaro."
The boy was not obsessed with his last name. He looked seriously at the goal in front of him.
"You really don't need me to prove it? It doesn't matter who your opponent is, your competitor or enemy, I can do it."
——I can’t!
Yu Yue was about to rub her temples.
She is doing legitimate business, not someone like Cardo who kills and robs people all day long.
"Besides fighting, do you have any other specialties?"
"this……"
When the boy heard Yu Yue's question, he was stunned for a moment, and then for the first time he showed a confused expression.
Isn't fighting enough?
But it's the same in the clan.
Don't other people hire ninjas for fighting?
"Our Yuyue Store is a legitimate business, and we need talents with all-round development."
"But isn't it also a business method to simply kill all competitors?"
——You are such a genius.
Yu Yue's mouth twitched.
Especially when she saw the boy's sincere look, it was the first time she felt choked.
It’s not about solving problems, it’s about solving people.
Should I say he is indeed a ninja...
"That may be a method, but it is not an 'excellent method' to solve the problem." Yu Yue shook her head.
"In short, force is only a reference condition, but it is not everything."
She looked at the boy.
"But if you really want to work at Ugetsu Store, it's not impossible."
Kimimaro's face brightened when he heard this.
Without waiting for Yu Yue to finish the rest of the sentence, he said impatiently:
“I can do anything!”
The attitude of being so eager to sign a contract and even pay for it was unbearable for even Kakashi Hatake.
"Hey, at least listen to the conditions first."
...Why are you so impatient?
What should I do if I get cheated?
"Okay, then I'll let you join as an intern ."
"The treatment is basically the same as other underage employees of Yuyue Store, but the salary will be discounted during the internship period - the discounted part will be made up when the employee is converted to a regular employee."
"... and salary?"
Kimimaro was shocked.
Yu Yue was also shocked.
"Didn't you get paid for your previous job?!"
"…Isn't it enough to just provide food and shelter?"
This is how the tribe used him in the past.
Take him out when needed, lock him up when not needed, and then give him food... Isn't it like this outside?
Oh my god.
Ugetsu was shocked.
Just let your children work - after all, this is the norm in this world.
But asking people to work without paying them is too much!
"Of course you have to be paid for your work! Regardless of whether you will work at the Ugetsu Store in the future, you must remember this - as long as you are hired, you must be paid accordingly."
"You deserve this."
“Should…?”
This was the first time someone had said something like this to Kimimaro.
For other ninjas, this might be a matter of course.
But for all the people who had read the book, except for the worn-out copy of Young Heroes,
Besides, for him, who had never been allowed to own anything, this was the first time someone told him that there was something he deserved.
——In fact, the reason why Taketori Kimimaro chose to work at Ugetsu Shoten was because of this.
In addition to the fact that a series of products of "Young Heroes" are all produced by Yuyue Store.
Also because of the job advertisement at Yuyue Store.
'Join us and discover a new and better you.'
For those who have no idea what the meaning of their existence is or what they should do.
There is no more attractive phrase than 'find yourself'.
Now Yu Yue's words have further strengthened his belief - if he is here, he will definitely be able to find the meaning of his existence.
Hatake Kakashi: ...It’s over.
Another one that fell.
He could tell the other person's attitude just by looking at his eyes.
The boy was very satisfied, and Yu Yue was also very satisfied - Yu Yue's store had always been casting a wide net for recruitment, so having one more child was no big deal.
If you can get a talent with a bloodline limit by providing one more job, that would be a huge profit.
Then there is Kakuzu.
Kakuzu felt complicated.
Isn't it equivalent to having part of the boy's salary deducted when he joins the company?
His original plan was to take on three jobs: accountant, security guard, and thug.
It seems that I can only work two jobs now.
The corners are very tangled.
He certainly didn't want the cooked duck to fly away.
But if he were to just quit his job like that... he wouldn't be willing to do that.
After all, the treatment and payment attitude of Yuyue Store are recognized as good.
High pay and little work, as long as you work hard to squeeze out time, you can also earn money by doing part-time jobs.
He was a fool to pass on the job.
After much hesitation, he could only frown and say:
"Then I will apply for the positions of finance and security. Don't worry, if you give me the money, it will only be more, not less."
I have thought of every angle.
If someone were to try to steal the funds, he could not only kill that person, but also follow the clues to seize that person's property or the power behind him.
In this way, won't the money only increase and not decrease?
"Just give me two... no, one and a half times the salary will be enough."
Yu Yue: “…”
I always find this statement weird.
It seems that the people who come to apply for the job today are all a little special.
"I understand - but because the finance position Mr. Jiao is applying for is a relatively special position, a basic test is required."
If you are applying for a finance position, you must at least be able to do the math.
If you can't even settle the accounts, then no matter how powerful you are, you won't be able to get a job.
"Okay, let's test it."
In front of the generous sponsor, Kakuzu is still very easy to talk to.
But he is here to make money after all, so he still has to fight for his treatment:
"But I passed the test, and I still hope to be able to hold two jobs and get 1.5 times the salary."
Yu Yue agreed very readily.
"No problem. As long as you can pass the test and prove your ability, and you are willing to take on three jobs, I will give you twice the salary."
"That's what you said."
This hit the mark, and Kakuzu quickly agreed.
Not only that, he even felt that he could strive for more:
"What if I can hold four or five positions?"
"You're most welcome. Don't worry, as long as you do a good job, your salary will not be less, and your year-end bonus will also be no less."
There are plenty of jobs in Yuyue Store.
She wished there were more strong people who could handle multiple tasks to do the work.
It’s just the salary for two or three people.
Isn't it a huge profit for her to be able to keep a versatile person?
For a moment, both of them laughed.
——No matter what you think, it’s definitely me who makes the profit!
The two of them laughed in harmony.
The people around them couldn't help but shiver.
Even if you make a lot of money, you have to live long enough to spend it.
Do you want to hear what you are saying?
One person does four or five jobs?
Kakashi Hatake on the side widened his eyes.
How could there be someone who is even more stubborn than Kai?
He simply couldn't understand it.
The way he looked at Kakuzu was different.
My goodness, with people like this around, isn’t Yu Yue Store going to enter a new round of internal competition?
He felt terrified, but what was even more horrifying was that when he looked around, he found that many people had thoughtful expressions.
A straightforward translation would be...
'What?
Is this still possible?
It was like discovering a new continent, realizing that there was such a completely different new track in the world.
never mind.
Kakashi Hatake quietly and stealthily withdrew from the group.
——This is terrible, this is not where he should be.
Minato Namikaze looked at the new cooperation project sent by Ugetsu from the Land of Waves and couldn't help rubbing his forehead.
How to say it.
He had thought that Miss Ugetsu's trip to the Water Kingdom would definitely cause some stir, but he never expected it to be such a big stir... and to create a new business.
"Hokage-sama, then we..."
Nara Shikaku didn't know what to say.
Even though they were used to Yu Yue's loud movements, they were still shocked by Yu Yue again this time.
After all, this is a project that unites the five major ninja villages... no, it is a project that unites all the medium and large ninja villages that can be contacted at present.
Yu Yue’s project is simple.
She set up a special transportation company and transformed herself into a new employee by relying on the various means of transportation left by Cardo.
What's different from other transportation companies is that she doesn't just go her own way like other transportation companies, or only cooperate with ninjas from her own country when necessary.
Yu Yue directly prepared to build distribution centers in various places, and then establish long-term cooperation with various ninja villages based on the destination of the package, and assign the corresponding transportation work to each ninja village.
On the one hand, she already had very close cooperation with various ninja villages, and on the other hand, this way she could save a lot of grassroots work and personnel recruitment and training costs.
Ordinary items are shipped once a week - transporting them together can also significantly reduce transportation costs.
The work of merchandise registration, charging, packaging and dispatch is handled by the people at Yuyue Store.
The security of the transportation is handed over to the escort teams of each ninja village. Yu Yue has no personnel requirements, so the ninja village can decide for themselves who to send and how many people to send.
As long as the goods arrive safely.
——Although simple training is still necessary, she believes that ninjas who can learn such complicated ninjutsu will not be unable to handle the regulations of training.
Of course, there are also expedited transportation methods that can help others in urgent need.
That is the upgraded version of Yuyue Shop·Ninja Speed ​​Pass.
As long as you choose this project and pay the corresponding price, the expedited shipment can be dispatched at any time and anywhere, and will be handled by a dedicated person.
The ninja who accepts the task will no longer be responsible for other goods, but will provide one-to-one service until the goods actually reach the recipient.
They will wait for the consignee to sign for the package, and then come back with the signature slip signed by the consignee. The service is not completed until the signature slip is handed over to the sender.
Yu Yue even provides a service for selecting ninja levels.
Although Genin can also perform this kind of delivery mission, if there is a really high security requirement or if you want high-end talents to deliver the goods.
You can also choose Chunin or Jonin.
This kind of service is of course very expensive, and even by the time you reach the level of Chunin, the price is already daunting for ordinary people.
But there is no shortage of rich people in this world, so Yu Yue doesn't worry about these people's wallets.
In fact, the reason why there is such an option with absolutely no cost-effectiveness is for those who are not short of money.
Although the cost of transporting goods through 'Yu Yue Express' is not low, it is still much cheaper than taking the risk of making a trip yourself or hiring a ninja to escort you.
Coupled with the name and good reputation that Yu Yue Store has built up over the past few years, I believe people's acceptance of it must be very high.
Naturally, the Ninja Village would not refuse such a business that was almost free.
——After all, there is more than one ninja village.
They didn't accept it, but some other ninja villages were willing to take over the job and do it themselves.
So Konoha will definitely not refuse.
However, it still requires some effort to figure out how to cooperate, when to start and how to choose a location.
Of course, the most important thing is that Yu Yue has already figured out how to take the first step.
Ms. Yu Yue...this is really too much trouble.
"Company Grand Opening Promotion: All specialties purchased for the Chunin Exams in Kirigakure will be delivered by Ugetsu Express at a 30% discount."
This is not something that can be described simply as 'awesome'.
This seems to be just simple propaganda.
But in fact, it not only opened up business for Ugetsu Express, but also achieved the purpose of advertising the Chunin Exam of the Hidden Mist Village.
It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
"As expected of Miss Yu Yue, any move she makes is a win-win business."
Nara Shikaku couldn't help but sigh.
When it comes to thinking, Nara Shikaku never thinks he is worse than anyone else.
But when it comes to doing business, even if there is another him, he may not be able to win over Miss Yu Yue.
"This is not the end yet."
Minato Namikaze shook his head and handed him another list.
"In-depth experience of Rainy Moon Express: In order to let all distinguished guests feel at ease using Rainy Moon Express, we will now provide a limited number of escort services for the Kirigakure Chunin Exam, allowing you to experience the most realistic transportation routes and escort methods - from now on, if you purchase XXX taels of products from the Rainy Moon Store, you will get a chance to win a prize. The quantity is limited and it is on a first-come, first-served basis."
After reading the following 'Project 2', Nara Shikaku didn't know what to say.
...If there really is a 'God of Merchants' in this world, it must be Miss Ugetsu.
After expressing his feelings, Nara Shikaku changed the subject and showed some envy in his eyes: "The Hidden Mist Village really made a profit this time."
Such thoughtful publicity, coupled with the new format of the Chunin Exam also created by Miss Ugetsuki.
The Hidden Mist Village really made money without doing anything.
It’s really a bargain for the Hidden Mist Village.
"Ms. Yu Yue, you are so righteous!"
——Those who shared the same idea included the Fourth Mizukage and the elders of the Hidden Mist Village.
They really didn't expect it.
In fact, when they said they invited Miss Yu Yue to come for an "inspection", there was actually some element of "apology".
After all, there had been several unpleasant frictions in the past, so they were even prepared for heavy bleeding this time.
I thought that Miss Yu Yue bringing the entire company together for 'team building' was a sign that the matter was over.
They never expected that before they could bleed, Miss Ugetsuki had so devotedly planned so much publicity for the Chunin Exam held in the Hidden Mist Village.
The people of the Hidden Mist Village were simply ashamed of themselves.
Miss Yu Yue is so righteous.
They are judging others by their own mean standards!
Needless to say, they must cooperate 200% with Miss Yu Yue to get this 'Yu Yue Express' off the ground.
And we must help her become bigger and stronger.
What bridge, highway and port?
build!
Repair it if you say so!
The elders will not allow anyone to be lazy!
In an instant, the entire Kirigakure Village became busy from top to bottom.
This act of timely assistance has also made the popularity of Ugetsu and Ugetsu's store continue to rise in the Hidden Mist Village.
"I must make Miss Ugetsu feel at home... no, it should feel like home!"
Everyone in the Hidden Mist Village made up their minds secretly.
"That's right. We must let Miss Ugetsuki know that compared to the Sand Village and Konoha, the ninjas from our Kirigakure are the most useful!"
It is true that Miss Yu Yue’s home is not here.
But look at the Sand Village, isn’t it also developing very well?
Besides, Miss Ugetsu also moved to Konoha when she was a child.
If you can move it the first time, who says you can’t move it a second time?
If Miss Ugetsuki were to experience the convenience of being a ninja in the Hidden Mist Village, there's no guarantee that there wouldn't be a 'what if', right?
Yes, if Miss Ugetsuki said she wanted to move, Konoha might not let her...
But it doesn’t matter, their Hidden Mist Village will never allow such unreasonable behavior to exist!
For a moment, the work enthusiasm of the entire Mist Village was so high that it seemed to surpass that of the Sand Village.
The Third Kazekage became a little restless when he saw this.
Originally, he was just watching the joke - after all, the reason why the Hidden Mist Village was able to "win the bid" this time was entirely the result of the Kages of several other ninja villages being too clever and playing too hard.
Neither the other ninja villages nor the Hidden Mist Village itself anticipated this result...that's going to be really fun.
But now seeing that the Hidden Mist Village and even the Hidden Iwa Village are eager to steal the Sand Village's power (Ms. Ugetsuki), how can we allow that?
As a shadow who has experienced the changes in the village, he knows better than anyone the impact of the Ugetsu store on the village.
Although the Sand Village has now taken a new direction, and even shows signs of becoming the leader of the five major ninja villages in terms of economy, all this is inseparable from the help of Miss Ugetsuki.
He thought that he could not do it relying on himself and the Sand Village alone - after all, the Sand Village was established only three or two years ago, but for the past few decades they have been living a miserable life asking the Daimyo of the Wind Country for money and eating sand.
When it comes to fighting, the Sand Village is no worse than anyone in other ninja villages.
But when it comes to making money, even three Sand Villages can’t catch up with Miss Ugetsuki.
The more clearly you realize this.
The more he sat there, the more restless he became.
No, we can't allow those guys who only know how to play with water (the Hidden Mist Village) and mud (the Hidden Rock Village) to continue to fawn over Miss Ugetsuki.
Miss Yu Yue is so soft-hearted and sentimental. What if she falls for their self-torture trick?
You have to know that in order to achieve their goals, ninjas never have any dignity to speak of.
They all use any means necessary.
The Third Kazekage stood up quickly.
"Lord Kazekage?"
Maki on the side immediately noticed Fengying's actions.
"Go call Scorpion...please come over."
The Third Kazekage decided to use his trump card.
Speaking of the person in the Sand Village who has the closest relationship with Miss Ugetsuki, it must be Scorpion of the Red Sand.
Not only because he was the first partner chosen by Miss Yu Yue.
Moreover, Scorpion's grandmother, Chiyo-sama, is also providing various technical consultations to Miss Ugetsuki.
In addition, Miss Yu Yue is running a transportation business there, which must involve some maintenance and modification of transportation vehicles!
Sending Scorpion there is also a professional match.
It's just that now is different from the past.
If you want Scorpion to take action, even if it's a commission from the Kazekage... you'll have to pay a heavy price.
But we can’t care about that in this situation now.
Let it bleed.
After all, the people from the Sand Village have to make their presence felt in front of Miss Ugetsuki first.
Let Miss Ugetsu know that only the Sand Village is devoted to her! Everyone else, even Konoha, has ulterior motives!
The Third Kazekage was ready to bleed, but when Scorpion arrived, the other party was unexpectedly easy to talk to.
"I see."
"As long as you go, then the rest can be discussed... huh?"
The Third Kazekage had just made a promise when Scorpion agreed.
"how?"
Noticing the strange expression on the Third Kazekage's face, the red-haired beautiful boy, who was gradually getting rid of his youthfulness, raised his eyebrows.
"...No, nothing."
Since Scorpion is not a lion, his mouth is wide open, so the Third Kazekage will naturally not let himself be slaughtered.
The good days of the Sand Village haven't lasted more than two years, so they should still save money where possible.
"If you have nothing else to do, I'll go back and get ready."
"Ah...wait, take Yashamaru with you."
When it comes to connections, the more the better.
Especially since Scorpion agreed so readily, he always felt uneasy.
He feels more at ease with more people watching over him.
Scorpion frowned, but did not refuse in the end.
"Nothing else, I guess."
Although he said this, Scorpio had already started walking out while he was talking.
It can be seen that these words were just a way of giving the Third Kazekage some face.
...and not much.
The Third Kazekage was afraid that Scorpion would change his mind, so he naturally didn't say anything more.
After Scorpion left Fengying's office, a smile appeared on his lips.
The reason why he agreed so readily was, of course, because Miss Yu Yue had already written to him separately asking him to come over.
What the Third Kazekage promised was a complete surprise.
When negotiating, wait a little longer and don't rush to reveal your cards.
...Ms. Ugetsu's method is indeed effective.
The Scorpio, who was good at learning and applying what he learned, walked away with satisfaction. Not only did he not feel the slightest bit of guilt about exploiting his boss, but he was looking forward to the next time.
It would be best if I could make another one before returning from the Hidden Mist Village.
I'll ask Miss Yu Yue if she has any new ideas.