Everyone else has been rewarded, and the real hero Yu Yue will naturally not be forgotten.
The first to come on stage was Itachi.
She did not have the foolish idea of ​​"giving money to children is useless, just give them some candies and toys", but treated everyone equally and gave them generous "project bonuses".
"For me?"
Uchiha Itachi blinked, and an expression of surprise appeared on his expressionless face.
"That's right, it's up to you whether you save or spend your bonus."
“Saving it for later use is a good option, but buying some gifts for mom, dad or friends is also nice.”
Seeing that he looked at a loss, Yu Yue took the initiative to suggest.
Uchiha Itachi nodded thoughtfully, and the hand holding the red envelope containing the bonus tightened unconsciously.
As the son of the Uchiha clan leader, Itachi certainly had no shortage of money, but this was also the first time he got something without relying on his family or the title of "Uchiha".
It is something that belongs only to him and he cannot get it if he does not work hard.
“That’s amazing.”
Uchiha Shisui also praised with a smile.
The affirmation from his outstanding fellows brought a hint of joy to Itachi's face.
But he quickly controlled his mood with self-control far beyond his peers.
In Miss Yu Yue's place, I actually did the least because I was young. The reason why I was able to receive this recognition and the "bonus" was that Miss Yu Yue was very generous.
Not that he really took on so much important work.
Uchiha Itachi clenched his hand holding the prize and moved it again.
Therefore, he should always remind himself to work harder and practice harder.
So that I can become someone who deserves this reward as soon as possible.
Xin, who also received a project award, rarely smiled. He stared blankly at the project bonus in his hand.
In fact, compared to each other, he and Asuma Sarutobi received the least project bonus.
But even if it is little, it is real money given to him.
It was not mission money, but a 'reward' he received because his own work was recognized.
But he felt unworthy of it.
Because he knew that from the beginning, he was a spy. He couldn't even make up his mind with a serious face like Itachi.
He is
traitor.
He...is not worth it.
But looking at the happy faces of Miss Yu Yue and the others, he couldn't say anything.
No, he couldn't say anything at all.
It is such a simple thing to smile, but at this moment, the corners of my mouth felt like a heavy object worth thousands of gold was hanging on them and I couldn't lift them up.
I could only look at the happy crowd around me in a trance and silently restrain my own presence.
Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki also received their bonuses.
In comparison, Uzumaki Kushina's is a bit thicker.
Although Minato Namikaze also made a lot of efforts, he was on the side of the Hokage. And Uzumaki Kushina, who was the host, was the real one this time.
So she also got a big red envelope.
"Look, I have more than you."
She waved the red envelope in her hand in front of Minato Namikaze as if to show off.
"Yes, yes, because you really did a lot of work!"
The blond young man smiled good-naturedly.
"That's amazing, Kushina."
"It's up to you to say it!"
Finally, the two heaviest and largest red envelopes were given to Uchiha Shisui and Hatake Kakashi.
Although Yu Yue had already paid a considerable 'annual fee' to hire Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Shisui's performance also proved that he was truly worth the money.
Yu Yue felt it was unreasonable not to give a bonus.
"Thank you for your hard work."
She said to the two of them with a smile.
"……ah."
Kakashi Hatake's eyes, which were originally half-open, suddenly widened.
He actually had a premonition that he would get a bonus, but when the bonus was actually given to him and Miss Yu Yue said "thank you for your hard work", he couldn't help but feel a little dazed... and then excited.
He thought she didn't know how hard they worked.
But now it seems that she was actually very fair in taking into account their hard work during this period of time.
The silver-haired boy felt a little happy, yet a little disappointed.
--if.
If only his teammates were here.
It will definitely be more lively.
In a trance, he seemed to see the two people again.
I integrated myself into the group without any barriers, was happier than anyone else, and clapped more happily than anyone else.
The boy was stunned.
This is
For the first time, he thought of those two people without feeling pain.
Clearly, the only people who appeared before his eyes were Obito lying under the boulder and Rin whose heart he had stabbed.
The way they both lost their warmth and life seemed as if they were blaming themselves.
"Why didn't you protect Lin?"
"You must protect this village even if it means killing me."
Time and again, he was awakened by such questioning and urging. With the guilt of living a miserable life, he didn't even dare to recall it. He could only choose to escape in a desperate way, trying to numb himself with work or something else.
He looked at the people around him, and then at his teacher and his wife.
But obviously... there were many happy things in the past.
How could I have forgotten it?
Kakashi lowered his head to hide the tears that had welled up in his eyes.
As for the winner of the biggest prize, it was Kaneshin, the 24K all-around player, Uchiha Shisui.
He behaved like a textbook excellent employee.
I would like to thank my colleagues and leaders.
After sublimating the hard work, I also had a little imagination about the future.
The purpose of the celebration party speech was indeed made clear.
Even Yu Yue, who has been through many battles, was moved by such employees and such soothing remarks.
Really, what kind of ninja is that?
This person is definitely the boss's sweetheart. If such a person encounters any accident while on the battlefield, it will be the boss's loss.
Big loss!
Yu Yue even felt that he would give up all his property in the future just to keep Uchiha Shisui, his little cotton-padded jacket.
We have to find a way to keep him, or at least separate him from those fighting and killing missions.
Were those people killing Konoha’s ninjas?
Of course not, it was her left and right arms that were injured!
After the award ceremony, it was time for a happy barbecue. Because Yu Yue had made a reservation in advance, there was plenty of meat for everyone to grill even at night.
Kakashi Hatake, who also received a red envelope, adjusted his mood and joined the group of people eating.
The roast beef with sweet fat is really fragrant.
Pork and chicken are also good, but when it comes to barbecue, it should be roast beef.
It had been a long time since he had a good meal in a restaurant.
In the past
If you are not in a good mood, everything you put into your mouth will taste like chewing wax. Eating is just an action necessary for survival.
Later on, there was simply no time.
As soon as I open my eyes, I rush to work and go home in the dark night.
There are still shops open there.
It had been a long time since Kakashi Hatake realized that delicious food could be so touching.
It would be great if he could get off work at this time tomorrow so he could come over for another meal.
Everyone else also forgot about the hard work and complicated emotions in their hearts and threw themselves into the happy meat-eating session.
Let tomorrow’s self think about tomorrow’s affairs. Today, it is enough for them to just be happy.
The lively and sumptuous celebration will continue until the moon reaches its zenith.
Although there was no alcohol as there were few adults present, the atmosphere still intoxicated everyone present.
Yu Yue didn't even know when she disbanded and went back.
After her previous excitement wore off, sleepiness and fatigue immediately surrounded her.
She blinked dazedly, and then blinked again, only to realize that she was now lying on the back of the curly-haired boy.
The boy's body temperature was transmitted through the clothes, making him warm and more sleep-inducing.
"Are you awake? It's okay to sleep a little longer."
The boy's voice reached his ears.
"It will be here soon."
Yu Yue yawned lazily and really didn't want to move, so she just went with the flow and hugged the boy's shoulders tightly again.
However, the surface work still needs to be done.
So she asked softly:
"Am I not heavy?"
"It's very light." As a rare Uchiha with high emotional intelligence, Uchiha Shisui would certainly not let down at this time.
As he spoke, he shook the girl on his back.
"It's lighter than the bag I carried before."
The boy felt a slight itch behind his ear, and then he heard the girl's vague voice.
The temperature at night is cooler than during the day, and the night wind brings a slight chill when it blows over the body. But this little chill can't take away the girl's sleepiness.
"Then you are bullying the child too much. This is abuse."
By the end of her speech, the girl's voice was almost inaudible.
However, Uchiha Shisui smiled.
——It’s amazing.
Perhaps only Miss Yu Yue would
Treat yourself and other people as children.
The young Shisui couldn't help but burst out laughing.
'Uchiha Shisui' is also a special existence for the entire Uchiha.
Not only did he inherit the bloodline of Uchiha Kagami and was highly anticipated from the beginning, but he also showed extraordinary talent since he was a child.
Therefore, long before he was old enough to understand things, he had already started to struggle among the piles of ninja tools.
For him, everything a ninja needs to learn is as natural to him as drinking water and eating for others.
The entire Uchiha was excited about this.
Because they need such a 'genius' who will have the power to change the situation in the future to stabilize the status of Uchiha.
Ninjas respect the strong. Only in this way can they have more capital in future negotiations with the Hokage or even the Elders.
'Uchiha Shisui' is the main card played by Uchiha.
Therefore, from the beginning of his cognition, he was known as 'Ninja Uchiha Shisui', not 'Child Uchiha Shisui'.
Uchiha Shisui would never be dissatisfied with such a life, but...
Just the feeling of being treated as a 'child' like this isn't bad.
——Although Miss Ugetsu is still just a child.
Maybe you still can't really understand the difference between 'ninja' and 'other people'.
But the boy thought there was nothing wrong with this.
If Miss Yu Yue can remain unaware of this and focus on doing what she likes, it proves that this world is a gentle world that allows her to do so.
And Uchiha Shisui is willing to fight to make such a world happen.
"Good night, Miss Ugetsu."
Please have a good rest.
See you tomorrow.
Yu Yue returned home.
Normally, after a successful event and a happy celebration party, one should naturally have a comfortable sleep and sufficient rest.
After all, any sane person would not be so tactless as to come out and cause trouble in such a situation.
——Yu Yue thought so until she was awakened by the persistent knocking on the door at five in the morning and saw a living person standing outside.
"Do you know what time it is?"
Yu Yue came out in a coat and looked at the handsome red-haired boy in front of him with a gloomy face.
The boy is very good-looking and has a good temperament.
The ninja elite who was previously highly regarded.
But these characteristics that Yu Yue once admired could not save her from her current bad mood.
Facing Yu Yue's gloomy face due to low blood pressure, he just took out a scroll as a matter of course.
"I'm here to hand in my proposal."
He said, tilting his head.
"Didn't you say before ten o'clock?"
Shouldn't you be able to demonstrate your excellence as early as possible?
Ugetsu: ...
"Any normal person wouldn't come out and be annoying at this time."
But a ninja, he obviously can't be judged by normal people.
Yu Yue rubbed her forehead, which was still throbbing, and took two deep breaths.
——This is my hen that lays golden eggs.
I can’t be angry. I can’t be angry.
Yu Yue quickly went over the IP plan of "Wind and Cloud Ninja" in his mind, thought about the prospects and benefits, and finally calmed down and stepped aside to let the people in.
"I'll accept the plan first, but to be fair, I need to receive the plan from Mr. Orochimaru before I can evaluate it."
"It doesn't matter."
Scorpio is very confident in his plan, so he naturally doesn't mind waiting for others.
On the other hand, Orochimaru had the same idea.
He admitted that Scorpion's puppetry was probably the strongest in the world.
But let’s talk about the research of a certain project.
As a senior, he has a lot to say.
Know that there are many aspects to a project, not just something as simple as 'making a puppet'.
Orochimaru soon arrived at the Ugetsu Shop.
"You are here, please come in."
Just as he was about to knock on the door, it was opened from the inside and a hairy head appeared.
Uchiha Shisui smiled and won him in.
Orochimaru's gaze could not help but wander to this young ninja, whom he had only heard of but had little contact with in the past.
Should we say that he is worthy of being an Uchiha?
It's not surprising to notice someone coming, but at such a young age, he was able to greet them so perfectly without being noticed.
That's really amazing.
There was a glimmer of interest in Orochimaru's eyes.
Uchiha bloodline, as expected...
Yu Yue Store is not big. After walking around the porch from the main gate, you will come to the area at the back which is used as a living room and packing room.
To his surprise, the Red Sand Scorpion was already sitting there, and looked like he had been waiting for a while.
Of course, in fact, I did wait for a long time.
After all, it was he who woke up the sleeping Ugetsu.
"The Sand Village is really proactive."
"It's better than Konoha's passive resistance."
The scorpion didn't even lift his eyelids.
"Does this mean that Konoha belongs to us just because the commission came from our village?"
He finally looked up.
A sarcastic smile appeared on Junxiu's face.
"How arrogant!"
Orochimaru snorted.
"It's just lip service."
Seeing that the two of them were talking back and forth and were showing signs of forming a perpetual motion machine, Yu Yue quickly interrupted them and got to the point.
Competition is a good thing, but if competition replaces the purpose, then it will not be very good for her as the client.
"Then I'll ask everyone to present their proposals."
Scorpion and Orochimaru looked at each other and put the scroll on the table almost at the same time.
Then, the eye-contest began over who would start first.
Ugetsu: Why is this ninja so competitive?
She looked at Uchiha Shisui beside her.
The boy smiled and went out for a while, and came back with a note in one hand.
"One of the strips of paper is dyed. The one that is dyed will be displayed first."
"Then I'll be welcome."
Orochimaru took the lead and confidently chose one.
Unfortunately, it is white.
Then there is naturally no need to choose next.
Scorpion glanced at Orochimaru lightly, then opened his own scroll.
There are not only pictures on it, but also a lot of text annotations as if to show consideration for Yu Yue, an ordinary person.
Scorpio is very confident.
but……
"Are you a puppet?"
Yu Yue saw many disassembly diagrams of separate parts.
As far as a 'doll' or 'figure' is concerned, this amount of work seems to be quite large.
The size doesn't seem like the 'small toy' that Yu Yue knew.
"Yes, and it is still usable."
Scorpion nodded, and felt a sense of recognition that Miss Yu Yue could see the mechanism at a glance.
So he also rarely went in person
The explanation went on.
"For example, this part can fly out, which is very similar to the ninja's physical skills."
"The mechanism here can allow the Senbon hidden inside to disperse and attack."
“This part can also be disassembled and used directly.”
After all, it is a ninja toy, so how can it not have ninja characteristics?
Scorpion thought as a matter of course.
——Rather than saying that this is a puppet or figure of a 'Wind and Cloud Ninja', it is more like a 'weapon' in the guise of a ninja.
Compared to Transformers, they are nothing.
Scorpio doesn't talk much, but he is almost always to the point, which is enough to prove how sincere he is.
However, after hearing his words, Orochimaru just narrowed his eyes and sneered.
"Grandstanding."
The smile on Scorpion's face immediately collapsed. He did not get angry, but just said coldly:
"Then I wonder what advice Lord Orochimaru has for you?"
"Since it's a puppet, of course it should be sold as 'alive' - after all, yours is just a transformed weapon."
Orochimaru said, unrolling the scroll with confidence.
There are not so many disassembled modules in his solution.
The puppets look like normal-sized puppets.
But there is a problem, that is...
"Why do these puppets... need to be trained?"
That slender barrel-shaped column looks like a culture tank from a science fiction movie, doesn’t it?
“Art must have life.”
Since it's a ninja, of course it has to be more vivid.
Therefore, Orochimaru chose a kind of mycelium to cultivate the basic form, and then he could adjust it according to needs later.
Would people be content with just an ordinary puppet? Aren't there many puppets everywhere that any carpenter can make?
“Art is eternal.”
Before Ugetsu could finish his question, Scorpion faced off against Orochimaru.
"Living things can be lost due to the slightest thing or accident, but the puppets we made cannot. Even if they are damaged, we can just replace them."
“But it’s just a pile of wood if no one touches it.”
Orochimaru retorted.
“The limits of wood are set the day it is designed and made, but life is different.”
Scorpio is not to be outdone:
“
If something can be easily lost and cannot even be preserved, how can it be considered art? "
Seeing that his partner was about to turn into a philosopher and confront him, Yu Yue hurriedly interrupted the two again.
"Well, let's talk about their respective advantages first."
At this point, Sasori and Orochimaru have united their forces.
They all looked at Yu Yue at the same time, with an expression of 'isn't this obvious?'
Yu Yue: ...If you go to bid for investment with this performance, I guarantee you won’t even pass the first round.
At the same time, Yu Yue began to reflect on whether her requirements list was too simple.
She wrote "exquisite, lifelike, and readily available materials". At the time, she wanted to have fewer restrictions so that she could see what the ninjas could do. What if there were some ideas that she had not thought of or that were more ingenious than what she had originally thought?
After all, she was just a ninja who had just joined the ninja world. Her understanding of this world (especially material technology) was definitely not as good as theirs.
She never expected that these two people would start inventing things for her.
And it doesn't look normal at all.
At least Yu Yue herself wouldn't want to keep either of them at home.
She pressed her forehead with a headache.
"Although we are ninjas, the people we have to face are from all over the world, whether they are ninjas or ordinary people."
The two were stunned.
Obviously I didn't expect to hear such an answer.
Yu Yue was also stunned.
"Have you never thought about selling your products and your hard work to the whole world?"
Both of them:? I haven’t even thought about this.
Is this even possible? Isn't this just a toy sold to children in the ninja village?
Both of them were stunned for a moment.
Born and raised as ninjas, they have long been accustomed to thinking about work in a ninja way. Work is work, and tasks are tasks.
A means to complete a task is just a means.
They never thought that these could have other meanings and functions.
So when Ugetsu said, 'This job is related to ninjas' (they don't understand whether it's IP or not), the first reaction was, 'This is something for ninjas', it's a mission.
But for ordinary people?
And facing the whole world?
Does she really know how big the world is? And how many conflicts, frictions and obstacles there are between the several ninja villages?
Yu Yue had a look of disappointment on her face: "You have the skills and aesthetics, but why don't you broaden and take a longer-term view?"
"Now that the war is over, it is no longer necessary for ninjas to go to the battlefield. You can start a second career. Don't you want your skills and your name to be known throughout the world?"
Scorpion & Orochimaru: I’ve thought about it, but is it possible?
The two of them stared at the girl in front of them, but she hadn't finished her speech yet:
"And right now, all places are in ruins and need to start over. This is the best time for you to seize the initiative." Yu Yue paused for two seconds, and then continued with her emotions, "You have technology that others don't have, as well as connections and resources - whether it's materials or intelligence from all over the world, are you afraid that you can't do it?"
Scorpio narrowed his eyes.
Orochimaru raised his eyebrows:
"You mean to say that we should go into business?"
"It's not like ninjas can't do business as a side job." Yu Yue didn't answer directly, but changed the concept, "Besides, this is not just about doing business, but for the village behind you, and even to find another way for all ninjas."
???
Now even Uchiha Shisui opened his eyes wide.
He also couldn't understand why a puppet's job would involve the affairs of the village and all ninjas.
It’s not like I haven’t seen a store that became famous because of its products - for example, Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha is a store famous throughout the village.
But the village? What does this have to do with the village?
Faced with people's doubtful, shaken, and disbelieving expressions, Yu Yue remained calm.
She had seen this kind of behavior many times before, and immediately opened her mouth and gave a series of interpretations that were both incomprehensible and impressive:
"Industry can drive the economy, but now the only industry in the ninja village is the ninja economy. This is very dangerous. Once a ninja has any problems, or the outside world reduces commissions for various reasons, the economy of the ninja village will be hit hard, thus affecting the entire village."
The expressions of the two changed several times , from indifference at the beginning to thoughtfulness later, and even a little expectation. They restrained the idea of ​​working just to suppress each other at the beginning, and listened carefully to Yu Yue's ideas.
"And I think this is extremely unfair to both the village and all of you who are capable and skilled ninjas. With your strength, you are fully capable of bringing new industries to the entire ninja village and forming a new economic pillar."
"... Just relying on a puppet?"
Orochimaru glanced at the two men's designs.
Although he accepted the request and did put some thought into it, to be honest he just thought it was just some small stuff.
Some toys that children come up with on a whim.
"How can this be called a 'doll'?" Ugetsu looked at Orochimaru disapprovingly, and then emphasized again, "I said, this is an industry, and the 'doll' you are talking about is just one of the links, a beginning."
"Our audience is all over the world!"
"……?"
The same question mark slowly appeared above their heads. !