"Kakuzu-sama's words."
Uchiha Shisui quickly recalled Kakuzu's itinerary from his memory.
"He should be tracking down the informant commissioned by Lord Beiluhu recently."
Kakuzu often does various private jobs.
But when it comes to making money, he is still very contractual.
If he needs to leave the office, he will report in advance to avoid being unable to find him.
"Then wait until he comes back and tell him, and by the way, find out the news about Uchiha Itachi."
"It would be best if you can persuade them to come back, but if you can't persuade them to come back, don't take the risk."
Who knows what this stubborn guy will come up with.
Yu Yue couldn't help but get a headache when she thought of this.
Uchiha Itachi's serious, responsible and stubborn character is certainly a good thing at work.
But when he gets stubborn and wants something else, it can be pretty deadly.
For example, now.
That's really a case of not turning back until you hit the wall... No, it should be said that even if you hit the wall, you have to forcefully create a hole in it to prove that you can do it.
Alas, rebellious child.
Headache.
Fortunately, although the suddenly rebellious Uchiha Itachi caused a headache, the audition for the dubbing went smoothly.
…Or rather, it went too smoothly.
The readers were very happy and enthusiastic. Knowing that they had the opportunity to participate in their favorite works and let their voices perform with their favorite characters, they were all excited.
The few books and materials on "speech" that were already scarce were sold out in an instant.
Some people who are not short of money even go to the author and ask for one-on-one teaching.
This makes those people who are originally poor and working on their own projects feel flattered.
This is so surprising.
The field they were researching was not a popular one.
Things related to writing and language are a very niche circle for people in this world - who would have thought that so many people would suddenly come out waving money to invite them to give lectures.
And one offer is higher than the other.
Without even waiting for his answer, these people started raising the price.
The way they added money was as if the money was something blown by the wind.
The poor researcher had never encountered such a situation before, so he immediately called a halt.
——He is not worried about these employers who come out of nowhere, but he is scared just by listening to them.
This offer is scary.
I feel like throwing my life away.
Then, from chatting with these future employers, they understood why they and their own "works" suddenly became popular.
Because of the dubbing contest held by Ugetsu Store.
They all hope that through his book (guidance), they can find ways to stand out and be successfully selected.
Researchers: ...never imagined that one day their research would be presented to the public in this way and be recognized by the public.
But no matter what, it's a good thing to have someone recognize it.
So they also worked very hard to provide guidance with their professional knowledge.
In an instant, the atmosphere of learning spread across the world like the wind.
Everywhere you look, you can see people researching and correcting pronunciation, or trying to find a new way to win by holding the original version of "Young Heroes" in one hand and a popular science book in the other.
Even in Yuyue Store , this wind blew.
Not all of them were prepared to participate in this competition, but more of them felt a sense of urgency because of it.
It feels like someone is chasing you from behind, and if you are not serious and careful, you will be left behind.
They are employees of Yuyue Store!
How is this possible!?
As a result, a new wave of learning began inside the Yuyue store.
Seeing them studying hard to enrich themselves after work, Yu Yue felt admiration but also a little strange.
What happened? One by one, two by two, they suddenly started studying so intensively?
There don't seem to be any competitions or activities inside the store recently.
In order to motivate employees and enrich their work and life, Yu Yue Store regularly holds small competitions or activities.
As a former wage earner, Yu Yue knew very well how people hated it when work took up their personal time, so these competitions would generally be held during working hours such as Friday afternoons - after all, the employees at Yu Yue's store were all very capable and efficient.
Yu Yue was not worried at all that she would not be able to complete the required progress because of the loss of half a day's work.
Because they are all small competitions, the rewards are mostly small prizes or a day's vacation.
Without causing the burden of additional expenses, it can also motivate employees a little.
Everyone’s response was enthusiastic.
Uchiha Shisui could understand their thoughts, so he explained:
"Maybe it's because I'm unwilling to accept it."
If you tell others that you work at Yuyue Store, they will look up to you, so the employees of Yuyue Store are very proud of it.
The attitude towards various things is often the same.
We may care about not participating, but it doesn’t mean we don’t know how to do it.
On the contrary, it is precisely because we are exceptionally good that we can have the attitude we have now.
"After all, you are all employees of the Ugetsu Store."
——I understand. It’s the sense of honor of being in a famous school and a big company.
Yu Yue nodded in understanding.
"So that's how it is...ah."
She had only said half of her words when she suddenly covered her eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Shisui, who was always very sensitive to Ugetsu's actions, immediately appeared beside her, gently protecting her with one hand and carefully approaching her covered eyes with the other.
"It seems like something got into my eye."
Yu Yue tried hard to blink her dry and painful eyes, trying to make herself feel better with this action.
"Don't move."
Uchiha Shisui held her head firmly and checked her eyes.
Uchiha, who is known for his "eye techniques", attaches great importance to his eyes.
Naturally, he also had his own way of dealing with it. He fixed Yu Yue's eyes, and almost immediately found the "foreign object", an eyelash that accidentally fell into the eye.
"Just keep it like this."
As he said this, he opened the drawer with one hand and wiped his fingers with the first aid alcohol in the drawer, then said:
"Offended."
After saying that, he raised his hand and put it in front of Yu Yue, carefully pinching the eyelash that was still half exposed with his fingers.
The two of them were very close to each other.
Ugetsu could almost count the other person's eyelashes.
The long eyelashes are slightly curled, and probably because the owner is very focused, almost no movement can be seen.
The face...
Perhaps because they were always together day and night, Ugetsu didn't notice any changes in Shisui.
It was only until they were face to face like this today that she suddenly had a wonderful feeling - ah, he is no longer a child.
As he grew up, Shisui lost his baby fat and no longer
It used to be so round that it made people want to put their hands on it and rub it.
The thinner face and more mature facial features give people a sense of maturity... No, the slightly rounded nose is still the same as before, just like when I was a child.
Perhaps it was because I found a place that I was particularly familiar with, and the original sense of strangeness was once again erased.
Even when he grows up, Shisui is still Shisui.
Thinking of this, Yu Yue suddenly felt a strange sense of security.
"Does it still hurt?"
"No, it doesn't hurt anymore."
Understanding Uchiha Shisui's voice, Ugetsu blinked and realized that he had taken away the eyelash that was tormenting her eyes without her knowing.
"Don't rub it."
Seeing that Yu Yue still subconsciously raised her hand to rub her eyes, he grabbed her wrist and stopped her from moving.
Looking at Yu Yue's still red eyes, he also said with a little distress: "If your eyes are still uncomfortable, I will give you some eye drops later - this is developed by Uchiha, the effect is better than outside."
Eye drops developed by Uchiha.
That's really a perfect match for the profession.
Just as Yu Yue was about to say let's give it a try, she noticed that Uchiha Shisui had raised his head and was looking straight at the office door behind Yu Yue.
“Ahem.”
There was a sound of someone clearing their throat at the door.
Ugetsu turned around and saw that Minato Namikaze had been standing at the door at some point.
After noticing her gaze, he smiled awkwardly and said:
"I'm sorry I came at a bad time... How about I come back later?"
So...should I say he is worthy of being a young man?
This is really...
As Minato Namikaze said this, he took half a step back to prove his sincerity.
However, a question mark slowly emerged in Yu Yue's mind.
Now that you're here, why wait any longer?
Ugetsu, who had no idea what Namikaze Minato was thinking at the moment, stood up and walked over.
"Just tell me what you want to say."
"Really? I can come later."
As he spoke, his eyes glanced at Yu Yue who was sitting on the chair.
The girl's eyes were slightly red, as if she was shedding tears.
well.
No matter how you think about it...
He shook his head in his heart.
However, his expression, which seemed to be worried about something, made Yu
Yue was confused.
She narrowed her eyes.
I always feel like he's acting weird today.
"So what exactly has brought Hokage-sama here so specially?"
Uchiha Shisui walked up to Ugetsu.
It is still the familiar half-step backward position, which indicates a subordinate position and is also for protection.
In this position, Uchiha Shisui can not only guard against attacks from the front, but also block sneak attacks from the back and from the dark.
"It's about the dubbing of Young Heroes."
Minato Namikaze explained the purpose of his visit.
Simply put, he represents Konoha and hopes to win the qualification to host the dubbing competition.
Although this doesn't seem to have anything directly to do with ninjas.
But after so many years of business cooperation, Minato Namikaze no longer limits his vision to ninja projects.
Compared with the traditional way of demonstrating strength by relying on casualties of one side, it is more shocking.
But it is far less prestigious and influential than hosting a major competition.
Especially the dubbing auditions, which are hotly discussed and actively participated in by the whole world, regardless of national boundaries or ninja villages.
The venue where the event is held will surely also enjoy great success.
Of course, he didn't expect that Miss Yu Yue would agree directly just by saying this.
I just hope that they can be given priority when making decisions later.
Of course, it would be better if we could give some requirements and conditions so that they know in which direction to work towards.
Ugetsu blinked and looked at Namikaze Minato with a bit more surprise in his eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing the way Ugetsu was looking at him, Namikaze Minato felt a little nervous.
"No, it's just a little bit strange."
In the past, if I wanted to hold an event, I had to go to great lengths to talk to these people and explain the benefits... I didn't expect that just a few years later, they would come to me on their own initiative.
"Because I asked to be the host venue?"
The blond young man tilted his head.
Perhaps because he was the Hokage, the young man looked a bit more calm than when we first met... or perhaps his aura should be described as 'majestic'.
But when he tilted his head like this, he turned back into that handsome and lively young man.
“That’s one of the reasons.”
Yu Yue said,
He extended his hand to Uchiha Shisui beside him.
The young man standing next to him almost immediately took out a folder from a thick stack of documents next to him.
"Just this morning, Dai Fengying also submitted this application to me."
Namikaze Minato: “…”
Hey Dai Fengying, you really haven’t earned enough money.
Thinking about making money from everything.
Minato Namikaze gasped when he thought about the development of the Sand Village in recent years.
In recent years, the Sand Village can be said to have taken "making money" to the extreme.
They do whatever makes money.
In addition to its traditional businesses, it also learned to advertise and even named itself after Yu Yue Store.
Although they are just small projects, every time people see advertisements about the Sand Village in various places, it makes their teeth ache.
What on earth does the Sand Village want to do?
Even if you have money you can't be so extravagant.
Do you still regard yourselves as a ninja village?
But regardless of whether this action is like that of a ninja village, the Sand Village has made a lot of money in recent years. Just speaking from an economic perspective, it is undeniable that it is at the top of the five major ninja villages.
——And more and more ninja villages are beginning to become interested in this 'new' direction.
After all, you can still earn enough income without making huge sacrifices.
Even more than I earned in the past.
High pay, little work, and close to home...who wouldn't like this?
So not only Minato Namikaze and the Kazekage, but other ninja villages also quickly set their sights on this "good opportunity".
Although they would prefer the ninjas in their own village to get the opportunity to voice the protagonists - after all, in this way, as the animation is broadcast, the name of their ninja village will be better and more deeply engraved in the hearts of the audience.
After all, when people mention it in the future, they will say, "The person who dubbed XX is XX from the Hidden Village of X."
As long as "Young Heroes" remains popular, this will be an advertisement that will never stop.
And because people love "Young Heroes" and the characters, this love can easily extend to the dubbing, and then continue to the ninja village where he came from.
It's like the impact a powerful and famous Kage has on a ninja village in a war-torn era.
But they all knew that Miss Yu Yue was famous for being fair and selfless, especially in these competitions, whoever had the most votes would win, and she would never give any
People open the back door.
So they can only settle for the next best thing.
Choose to fight for the qualification of raising land.
The only thing I didn't expect was that everyone thought of the same thing.
As a result, it turned into a great competition among ninja villages.
Of course, this was beyond Yu Yue's understanding.
She had not originally planned for the ninja villages to join in, and was just thinking of letting it go if there was any holiday destination in the Land of Waves or under the name of some Ugetsu store that needed advertising.
"But it doesn't matter."
She was only upset for a few seconds before she got over it.
"So which ninja village is Miss Ugetsu going to authorize?"
Uchiha Shisui asked with some curiosity.
Although as a ninja from Konoha, he secretly hoped that Konoha could get this qualification.
But as an assistant of Yuyue Store, he would care more about the interests of Yuyue Store.
Rather than letting personal wishes influence it.
"Well... of course it's a bidding."
Now they all want to get this qualification, which is equivalent to wanting to compete for the "Party B" of the project held by "Party A".
"I will provide a rough template and ask them to fill it out according to our requirements and attach their own proposals and conditions."
Isn't this simple?
This is so easy.
"Our focus is still on the selection. No matter when it is held, I believe that the winning ninja village will definitely complete our requirements in the shortest possible time."
'Ninja efficiency' is still quite believable.
"I see."
Uchiha Shisui saw that Miss Ugetsu already had a plan in mind, so he simply nodded.
"I'll give you a template tomorrow morning. If you have any questions, please mark them and I'll revise them."
"good."
Uchiha Shisui was doing things, Ugetsu was relieved.
"Also, you need to personally monitor the registration process and ask them to confirm multiple times to see if there are any omissions. If they miss even one registration form, you won't get any performance bonus this year."
It's a small matter.
People signed up with great enthusiasm, but you missed out on the registration form, preventing them from even participating.
Is this reasonable?
Yu Yue certainly knew that hosting such a world-class event without computers and other office equipment would certainly face various difficulties and troubles.
But this life
This activity is just the beginning, and there will be countless such activities in the future.
They must sort out the processes and errors as quickly as possible and explore an effective and systematic approach for future activities.
It's okay to be imperfect, no one is born with everything perfect.
But if you think it's the 'first time' so it's normal for it to be 'imperfect', that's not okay.
Yu Yue doesn't want her employees to slack off for such reasons.
"learn."
Seeing that Yu Yue was so serious, Uchiha Shisui's expression also became serious.
“I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.”
It was the period from when Yu Yue Store announced the start of registration to when we received the notification of the competition time and venue.
Every applicant has experienced a roller coaster of ups and downs in their heart.
I was happy that my application was approved.
But I was unsure whether my expression ability could pass the audition.
This inferiority and depression is especially evident when one sees people around him or finds someone to guide him or recites lines in a much more fluent tone than he or she can.
Shouldn't I sign up?
I overestimated my own capabilities.
It would be useless even if I went.
But no matter what people thought at the time, those thoughts disappeared when they were actually notified of the competition.
I received the official notification.
It's worth it whether you go or not!
Why do we need to be so entangled?
At the same time, some people in special places also received the notice.
"Brother, aren't you dismissive?"
Looking at the notice in his senior brother Deidara's hand, Kurotsuchi gave a mischievous smile.
"Didn't you say that 'Young Hero' is nothing, and only 'Ninja Girl' is everything?"
As she spoke, she poked him in the waist with her arm.
Deidara, who was discovered, hid the notice almost immediately, and then stammered:
"Then what...can it be called..."
"No, I'm laying the groundwork for "Ninja Girl." The boy suddenly had an idea and thought of a good excuse.
"Yuyue Store holds so many big events, but if no one participates or there are not many participants, what will happen if they don't hold them in the future?"
"My "Ninja Girl" is going to be animated!"
"Oh~"
Of course Heitu knew that this was the other party's sophistry, but considering that what he said made some sense, he still responded out of courtesy.
As Deidara spoke, he even believed it himself.
He was even a little worried.
"…You said that Ninja Girl will really be adapted into an animation."
He was really a little worried.
Otherwise, why is "Ninja Girl" so much more popular than "Young Hero" (from a fan's perspective), but the first one to be animated is "Young Hero"?
He admitted that "Young Heroes" was also good.
But in terms of the pictures and the degree of adaptation, if you don't watch it much, shouldn't "Ninja Girl" come first?
"I think... I will."
The boy's anxiety also affected Heitu.
She didn't feel anything was wrong at first.
But seeing my senior brother so anxious, I became a little worried - if it was all hearsay, would Deidara be so anxious?
Even her brilliant golden hair seemed to have dimmed.
"Besides, aren't you showing your support by participating in the competition?"
"Seeing so many people supporting it, Yuyue Store will definitely hold another event."
Kurotsuchi tried to comfort.
Just like their Iwagakure Village.
Because it makes money and wins reputation, aren't you vigorously supporting the 'Construction Team' project now?
Now even the jonin have been arranged to join.
There's no reason to give up on Yuyue Store.
“But that’s also the popularity of Young Heroes.”
The more Deidara spoke, the more worried he became - originally he really just wanted to find an excuse to avoid being slapped in the face by his past childish remarks.
But now he was really worried.
"What if the popularity of Young Heroes is too high and they don't want to make Ninja Girls anymore?"
Black Soil: “…”
I never thought this was possible...
"Then what should we do?"
Heitu also started to feel worried.
Although she also likes "Young Heroes", "Ninja Girl" is cooler.
That was a work with a beautiful sister as the protagonist.
Who doesn’t like it?
The brother and sister began to worry about their faces.
The two people's sighing naturally attracted the attention of others.
Although
Deidara is a well-known "troublemaker" in the Iwagakure Village, but at least he earned face for the Iwagakure Village in the previous Chunin Exam.
In addition, because the construction team often called on him when blasting was needed, it gave him a channel to vent his passion for the art of blasting. As a result, his reputation in the village has improved a lot in recent years.
"Deidara, Kurotsuchi, what are you guys struggling with here?"
A beautiful brown-skinned sister came over curiously.
“We are worried.”
Kurotsuchi sighed.
“What if Ninja Girls doesn’t get animated?”
The beautiful sister blinked.
Then, after her brain processed the news, she also widened her eyes and exclaimed.
"What? Ninja Girls won't be animated???"
She was unable to suppress the sound, so this time, everyone around her heard it as well.
Among them are many fans of "Ninja Girl".
When they heard the news, they also gasped.
——Why can’t my “Ninja Girl” be animated! ?
What spreads the fastest in the world?
That 'rumour' must be at the top of the list.
So before the competition day arrived.
The news that "Ninja Girl" would not be adapted into an animation spread all over the country.
Nagato, who was hiding in the dark and handling the work of the Hidden Rain Village, was therefore greeted by Konan's slamming of the table.
"What, what happened?"
Seeing Konan rushing in with a serious look on his face, Nagato thought for a moment that Black Zetsu and "Afei" had gotten into trouble again and were discovered, and now the victim was coming to kill them.
Xiaonan didn't speak immediately.
Nagato's heart skipped a beat again.
"…Is there really a victim here?"
“It doesn’t matter whether there is one or not.”
Xiaonan shook his head seriously.
“That is…?”
Nagato didn't think there was anything else that could make Konan so serious and alert.
Xiao's financial situation has been quite good recently.
Yuyin Village also made a lot of money from logistics thanks to its convenient geographical location.
Everything is fine huh?
Only then did Xiaonan organize his words.
"Ninja girl..."
Nagato:?
"There's news that Ninja Girl will not be animated."
How is this possible! ?
She took a deep breath:
"We can never allow this to happen!"