Since when, the most fashionable has become: "Have you planted it?" and "Which one did you plant?"
Buying a cup of your favorite milk tea, and then gathering together with three or five people to talk about your latest hobbies has become the latest fashion loved by the people of Konoha.
After a period of hard work, in addition to being able to choose more or less sugar in milk tea, milk tea has also added additives in various flavors such as "red bean", "pudding", and "taro paste".
It's really getting more and more exciting.
Thanks to this, Asuma Sarutobi fell into a busy hell.
He finally understood why Hatake Kakashi looked at him like that at the beginning .
Yes, yes.
This job doesn't require running around in the wind and rain, nor does it require confronting powerful enemies. It doesn't even require facing life-threatening situations... Of course, overwork doesn't count.
But I have to stand here every day and repeat the same actions, dealing with customers over and over again.
You also need to calculate the benefits, costs, losses, etc.
Doing too much of any one thing is enough to make a person extremely tired, let alone doing so many things on top of each other.
Especially you never know what kind of guests you will meet next time .
The villagers are fine, most of them already know something about milk tea, so there is no need to introduce it in particular. At most, they just think about what to drink today and what to drink tomorrow.
It’s different for outsiders. Not only do they ask questions out of curiosity, they also hesitate and struggle repeatedly.
Some people even get angry because they think the taste is not to their liking or they choke on the pearls because they sucked them too quickly.
You never know what kind of feedback they will give and why.
Asuma Sarutobi even felt that he had almost used up all his patience for the rest of his life in this short period of time.
Why are there so many people?
Why are there so many weird people?
How can people be so diverse?
Also, why is this "milk tea" so popular?
He was so busy that even in his dreams he was always thinking about "half sugar", "more sugar", "pearls or red beans", "more taro paste and less pudding".
But I have to say, it's not all bad.
"Is it still bubble tea?"
Looking at the beautiful black-haired girl in front of him, he greeted her familiarly.
"That's right, no sugar, lots of pearls."
Sunset Red Smile
He squinted and placed the order.
The beautiful red eyes looked at him expectantly...at the milk tea he was making.
Like many young people in Konoha Village, Yuhi Kurenai is also used to the lifestyle of "having a cup of milk tea". However, what makes her different from others is that she doesn't add sugar.
Just like she doesn't like cake very much, she also always refuses sugar or those soft additives in milk tea.
But she quite likes the chewy texture of the pearls and likes to put more of them.
At first she always went to the window of the Ugetsu store, but now there was one opened in front of the Hokage Building which was closer, so there was no need for her to go the other way.
Although that distance is not unacceptable for a ninja who can climb walls and fly over rooftops, why go far when you can get closer?
Asuma Sarutobi also had more opportunities to interact with his "old classmate".
——That’s right, what made Asuma Sarutobi happy was that through milk tea he and his classmate Kurenai Yuhi became closer.
Although the two had a good relationship as classmates in the past, after all, they were busy on the battlefield after graduation and were busy with their respective tasks. They could only say hello when they occasionally passed each other.
What could be better than chatting every day to enhance relationships?
"Do you have any guts?"
While waiting, Yuhi Kurenai started chatting casually.
"No... did you plant it?"
Although the question seemed nonsensical, Asuma Sarutobi understood what the other party was saying very easily.
After all, this is Konoha's current hot item and is also the product of its own boss.
However, he had no idea about this new product of the Ugetsu Store that was becoming popular in Konoha.
On the one hand, because he was in charge of the milk tea business, he had no connection with that side.
On the other hand, it is because he (thinks he) is already an adult, and even if there are some differences between him and his biological father, he is no longer at the age where he can use toys to resolve the issue.
However, if a girl he likes likes him, he will not be tactless and interrupt the topic, but will just continue the conversation.
After all, it was a product of his own shop. No matter how uninterested he was, he had already memorized all the information he needed to know.
It's enough for just chatting.
Because of the new products in Ugetsu's shop, the whole of Konoha is now in a craze of "see what you have grown".
You can
It does not require any nutrients other than a special nutrient solution for growth, and it will not attract insects or rot.
The new 'cultivable hero eggs' released by Yuyue Store instantly became a popular item.
Especially for families with children, during the war, most parents who were ninjas went to prepare for war or went directly to the battlefield.
Even though this is my duty as a ninja, I still feel guilty for not being able to be with my child.
Coupled with being away from home for a long time, it is inevitable that estrangement will arise.
At this time, this "heroic" "toy" just gave them a starting point to get closer to their children again.
There's really nothing particularly complicated about this 'hero egg'.
It is very simple. After buying it, unpack the box and follow the instructions to find a suitable place to put it down. Then start mixing the nutrient solution according to the proportion and start watering.
Then all you have to do is witness the growth of the hero egg day by day.
But children who grow up in such a simple environment don’t have any higher demands. A piece of syrup can bring endless joy, let alone a project that increases the fun of cultivation?
Add to that the added emotional element of 'they care about me' and 'they have me in their hearts' from the parents, wouldn't that be double the beauty?
In addition, these 'hero eggs' have all cultivated famous heroic ninja clans from Konoha, which is exactly what they want and satisfies their longing for heroes.
It's simply perfect.
Although Yu Yue thought of this marketing, she didn't expect it to be so effective immediately. She hadn't even used the second and third marketing methods yet, and the project took off on its own.
To be honest, Yu Yue thinks this project is very promising. Besides the fact that no one dislikes harvesting, it is also because a long time ago, when the Internet was not yet popular all over the world, this toy was extremely popular among children.
'Tamotrix'.
Feeding through the screen can make countless children addicted. They stare at the small screen eight times a day, fearing that their "pets" are hungry, thirsty, or dirty, not to mention this kind of "hero egg" that they can see and touch.
Blind box + cultivation + parent-child.
When these three elements are combined, the effect is 300%.
Almost as soon as Ugetsu was promoted, it became the latest hit in Konoha.
And because Ugetsu put the hidden version and Namikaze Minato's action figures into the blind box, the originally weak blind box business also
Together they soared, ushering in a new sales peak.
There were even purchasing agents from other places.
...Or should it be called proxy drawing?
On this day, a well-dressed, plump man came to the Yu Yue store and asked for a blind box.
I don’t know where the resentment comes from… the rich.
If you can't draw ten, draw twenty. If you can't draw twenty, draw thirty.
Kakashi, who was so thirsty, went to buy a second box, and only left with satisfaction after he drew the hidden action version of Minato Namikaze hero egg.
Hatake Kakashi originally thought that this was a fanatical fan of the teacher who came from nowhere.
After asking, I found out that he was just a businessman who came to sell goods and was only asked by others to smoke.
"…Then why not just buy it?"
Hatake Kakashi raised an eyebrow.
He couldn't understand why some people would buy things that could be bought as if they were free.
"…How do you know he didn't buy it?"
The businessman said implicitly.
It’s because I already have everything else that I want to draw this dream hidden version.
Hatake Kakashi: "..."
I don't really understand the thoughts of these rich people.
After the merchant finished speaking, he said to him:
"In addition to coming to draw the hidden edition of this blind box, I also came to get the goods."
As he spoke, he waved his hand majestically:
“Give me 100 sets!”
Not 5 sets, not 10 sets, but 100 sets...
Knowing that there were less than 100 sets left in the store's inventory, Hatake Kakashi said: "..."
“Money is not an issue.”
Seeing that Hatake Kakashi didn't answer, the businessman thought that the other party was worried about his money, so he patted his chest and put down a thick stack of cash.
"Don't look at me like this, I am also the owner of ten shops. You just need to get the goods, money is not a problem."
This is a rare thing.
Not to mention the young noblemen who asked him to smoke for them, there were also quite a few people who came to the store to ask.
Even if most of these people just come to ask rather than buy directly... he is still unique. Even if he doesn't make money from it, he can just make a living by shouting "the rarest product in the world".
Then he also made money.
For businessmen, reputation is almost directly linked to the word "making money".
As long as he can type "any novelty product can be obtained"
With a good reputation, are you still afraid that your business will not grow to a higher level?
Fortunately, the ninja village exists independently of other places, and no matter where it is, it is quite a distance away from Konoha... otherwise it would not be my turn to purchase goods.
What does it mean to seize the initiative? This is it!
The merchant became happier the more he thought about it. He looked at the Rainy Moon Shop and the Rainy Moon Shop.
Kakashi Hatake didn't expect that someone would come from far away to buy such toys, so he had to say that he would go and ask the boss, and then asked Might Guy to help him watch the stall.
Might Guy perked up immediately after hearing this: "Kakashi, don't worry, I will definitely keep an eye on this place even if it means risking my life!"
Hatake Kakashi: "..."
There is no need to say it as if he will never come back.
"Only 100 sets?"
Faced with this number, which seemed extremely exaggerated to Hatake Kakashi, Ugetsu didn't even raise an eyebrow.
This 'only' is very soulful.
Hatake Kakashi asked in confusion:
“Isn’t 100 too much?”
Although there are only 6 pieces in a set, that’s still 600 pieces. Isn’t that too much?
"Of course not much."
Ugetsu reiterated her philosophy.
"We want to spread love and dreams to the whole world."
How is this correct?
At the same time, Yu Yue was a little disappointed with the sensitivity of the merchants here.
You have to know that in the era when she lived in, internet celebrity products could be bought everywhere within a week of their release.
If it lasts more than a week, you're out of luck. Not to mention eating meat, you can't even drink a sip of hot soup.
Regardless, think about the current situation where people still have to rely on their own two legs and a horse-drawn carriage to go out...
Never mind, she forgave their lag.
"I agree, go talk to him."
Ugetsu nodded.
“But we don’t have 100 sets in total.”
In fact, let alone 100 sets, there are not even 20 sets now.
"Why don't you just inform Orochimaru and do it now?"
Yu Yue answered lightly.
"That's also..."
"Give him two days, he should be able to get all the goods ready."
Hatake Kakashi: ...
It is possible, but I guess life won’t be easy.
After all, as long as it's a 'mission', ninjas are not allowed to say no.
Ugetsu thought about his recent plans and said, "It just so happens that I have some new ideas. I will go find Orochimaru later."
"Oh, by the way, remember to tell that merchant that I can give him a purchase price, but I just hope he can do me a 'small favor'."
A small favor? What favor?
While Hatake Kakashi was confused, Ugetsu waved at him and then leaned over to whisper something in his ear.
"That's all. Go talk to him. Remember to be smart. This is a big client."
——So the busy Orochimaru received new orders and new demands.
Just like what Hatake Kakashi thought at the beginning, he didn't expect that someone would buy 100 sets of these "toys" at once.
In fact, after the excitement of competing with Scorpion had passed, he thought about these things calmly.
First of all, although Yu Yue said a lot of fantastic things, they were just "possibility" and not "reality".
The reason why people call "ideal" an ideal is because it is not reality.
There are indeed countless people in the world, but it is not easy to do business with so many people and let so many people know you and your skills.
Otherwise, how come no one has ever done this before?
So even though it seemed very popular in Konoha, Orochimaru didn't really regard it as a product that "could be popular all over the world" as Ugetsu said.
But even though I have accepted the task, I still have to do my job well.
So even if Orochimaru felt that he was being tricked, he still completed the work on time and ensured supply.
I never expected that before I finished reflecting on it, an order for 100 sets would be slammed in my face.
And judging from what Miss Yu Yue said, these 100 sets seem to be just the beginning.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, looking dazed for a moment.
——Could it be that what she said was not just to trick me into working for her?
"So...Mr. Orochimaru, are you listening to me?"
When Orochimaru came to his senses, he saw the girl looking at him with a reproachful look.
"Sorry, was just thinking about something else."
“It’s good to like thinking, but it’s better not to be distracted during work hours.”
Yu Yue said a few words, neither lightly nor seriously, and then continued to raise the demand:
"So in addition to the 100 sets, I also hope to produce some customized nutrient solutions—
—Using a specific nutrient solution to grow plants, you can achieve the effect of growing clothes of different colors.”
Speaking of peripherals, of course there have to be all kinds of fancy things.
Changing clothes, changing hairstyle, changing posture... Change, everything can be changed.
"It would be best to make a limited edition collector's edition... But there's no rush. You can take your time to think about how to reflect the uniqueness and nobility of 'limited' and 'collector's edition'."
"At this stage, just get some nutrient solution that can change color. Remember, it cannot be used together with the old nutrient solution, and it cannot be used on already grown hero eggs. It can only be used on newly cultured hero eggs."
"It would be best if there were one or two special ones... the colors are low-key and luxurious, and they look different, noble and special."
Yu Yue added two more sentences.
In short, it has to be special so that people can enjoy the fun of opening a blind box when buying nutrient solution.
Chance and uncertainty are inherently stimulating attributes, and "unexpected gains" can bring people joy beyond imagination.
Unlike simply spending money, this kind of project that seems to be equal for all will be more popular with the public.
Of course, those with money are exceptions.
But that's another way of saying it.
I see. It’s that limited and rare item again.
Orochimaru nodded, not so surprised.
Following the requirements of "the nutrient solution cannot be used to grow well after one pouring, the growth cannot be too much each time, it must be poured at least three times a day, and the time it takes to grow should be more than a week", are there new torture methods? "
Men who are often considered to be out of place occasionally think that if Miss Ugetsu is a ninja, she must be a good candidate for interrogation.
She knew only too well how to displease others.
But no matter what, work is always work.
Anyway, it's just a little more trouble, but it's not impossible to do.
Orochimaru nodded and responded:
"...I understand. I will think about it carefully."
but……
"Is this really possible?"
This seemed like a completely different world to Orochimaru.
"Why not?"
Yu Yue asked curiously.
She was weird, and Orochimaru was even weirder.
He didn't understand why he was so sure.
Just a change of color.
Is there really anyone who would pay more for this difference?
Orochimaru couldn't understand.
——But the facts proved it.
Not only did people buy it, but they bought it in big numbers.
People in the village alone bought some to dress up their beloved "hero eggs".
Some people even took several boxes home, ready to buy one set of each color.
There's no way, who would specifically buy such a small gadget that can't be eaten or drunk? Who can resist the fun of "dressing up"?
The colors are different, and the feelings they give people are different, okay?
Rounding off is equivalent to changing clothes.
Everyone knows the fun of dressing up.
The merchant who had previously bought 100 sets from Yu Yue came back and purchased 200 more sets, plus matching special nutrient solutions in various colors.
And judging from his appearance, the current number may not be limited.
People even have fun raising hero eggs of different colors.
The way of greeting has also changed from: "Have you planted?" to, "What color are you planting today?"
"Have you assembled a set?"
A reality that may seem strange to others.
Although the ninjas were fighting, the economic situation of the villagers in Konoha Village was actually quite good. Only a small number of people were as unlucky as Ugetsu who couldn't make ends meet due to a series of events.
It’s just that there are only so many ways to entertain yourself, and there’s nothing else to spend money on besides daily life, so it’s not reflected.
Up to now, everyone has demonstrated their ability to spend money.
Especially the ninja family.
Although Ninja families have high expenses and casualty rates, groups above the level of Chunin are all high-income groups.
Just take some B-level or A-level tasks, as long as you don't die or get hurt, you will earn a lot of money.
In addition, since the battle had just ended, many people needed to find something to divert their attention or to make up for the relationship with their families. These inexpensive little gadgets that could bring happiness became the first choice.
The market of spiritual needs that Yu Yue is targeting is undoubtedly a direct attack on pain points and a dimensionality reduction attack.
It’s a pity that the fixed thinking of people in this world makes it difficult for them to change their ideas and realize this.
At least Danzo Shimura is very difficult to understand.
And they also felt that the other party was wasting the ninjas' time.
Orochimaru is his favorite partner and the candidate for the Fourth Hokage. How could he waste his time in a place like this?
There was no other way but to let Orochimaru take charge at the beginning - after all, how could they hand over the mission to the people of Sand Village in Konoha?
But now that she is gone, how can we still let her occupy precious resources and act recklessly?
So Danzo Shimura once again found his old teammate, the Third Hokage, and discussed this matter.
“I’m doing this for the village too.”
He is still the same old guy.
"Orochimaru is an elite ninja in our village, and may even be the future Fourth Hokage. How can we continue to let him waste his time on such an insignificant toy?"
"Isn't this good? Everyone in the village is very happy."
Originally, after the war, the most troublesome thing, apart from the village’s revenue, was the depressed atmosphere that permeated the entire village.
The aftereffects of such wars often last for a long time.
Some people may not even be able to get out of it for half their lifetime.
So whether it was the sugar syrup competition or the dolls, the third generation gave the green light to everything, and he was very satisfied with today's result.
If a village cannot make everyone living in it happy and joyful, what is the point even if it is the strongest village in the world?
"Just to be happy, are you going to abandon the future of the village?"
"The ninja is the core of the village, and the Hokage is the core of the core. He is definitely not just a tool to be made into a toy. Now that the job has been taken away from the Sand Village, there is no need to let Orochimaru continue to waste time on these things."
——He completely ignored the fact that the final result was actually a collaboration between Orochimaru and Sasori.
In his opinion, since it was finally produced in Konoha, it belongs to Konoha and is a victory for Konoha.
Since the mission has been successfully won, it is like meat falling into your own pot. Naturally, you don't need to pay too much attention to it.
Hot in the village?
So what?
Everything in the village is for the ninjas and to make the village stronger.
After hearing this, the Sandai's expression became much more gloomy.
He was happy about Konoha's current happiness, but what Danzo said made sense.
Although the fighting between ninjas has ended now, such a large-scale ninja war will not be launched again in the short term.
But there is no eternal peace among ninjas.
Each Ninja
There will be many small actions during the village's recuperation period.
If we let our guard down like this, there would indeed be great risks.
"What you said makes sense."
The third generation pondered for a moment.
"But this is Miss Yu Yue's mission after all. If there are any changes, Miss Yu Yue must be notified first."
Shimura Danzo didn't comment on this. He was confident of victory and said with the arrogance of a winner:
“It’s natural.”
It’s just a notification, what’s the big deal?
He smiled meaningfully: "This is also for the village. She will definitely understand our painstaking efforts."
When Uchiha Shisui received the news that the Hokage wanted to meet Ugetsu, he thought that the news of Miss Ugetsu's business success had reached the Hokage.
He congratulated happily:
"Congratulations."
Yu Yue sneered:
"It's too early to say that."
"This is to show my power to me."
Uchiha Shisui's smile froze, and he asked in confusion:
"This...? How could this happen?"
It is clear that Miss Yu Yue's business is booming every day, and her products do bring a lot of happiness and warmth to people, just as she said.
Many people even came to thank them specifically, saying that their products had eased the atmosphere in their homes.
Even though it has nothing to do with me directly.
But Uchiha Shisui has always felt secretly proud that he was able to participate in this matter.
This is a good thing.
Who doesn’t like a happy ending with a family reunion?
Why do you want to show your power when it's such a good thing?
"Have you ever heard the saying, 'If someone shows kindness to you without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief'?"
Yu Yue casually pushed open the notebook in front of her.
"My business has been going smoothly for more than a day or two, and the 'Hero Egg' has been popular for more than just today. When did you see the third generation specifically ask me to congratulate him?"
If you want to do well in the workplace, it is basic to understand the relationships around you and the personality of your leader.
Although Konoha cannot be considered a workplace, the Sandaime is not Ugetsu's direct supervisor.
But generally speaking, the situation is pretty much the same. After all, there are some commonalities among the principles in the world.
The third generation is a people-friendly leader.
This means that most of the time he would not call people over for the sake of face or something like that, but would
If you happen to pass by, just go and have a look.
Leave a few words of praise and look forward to the future.
This is in line with his personality.
"this……"
Uchiha Shisui thought about it calmly.
We found that this was indeed the case.
The three generations of adults are always very kind and approachable.
This means that if he specifically calls someone over, it is often something that must be taken seriously.
A simple "congratulations" obviously does not meet this requirement.
"I'm afraid someone is trying to put a veil on me."
Yu Yue snorted coldly and stood up.
"Let's go."
"yes?"
Uchiha Shisui was a little worried.
Although he believed that the Third Generation would treat everyone and everything in the village fairly and justly, after listening to Miss Yu Yue's analysis, he felt that things might not be simple.
"Don't you need to do any preparation?"
He looked at Yu Yue walking out worriedly.
Since we may have to face problems, wouldn’t it be better to prepare in advance - for example, develop some response plans?
"Need not."
Yu Yue still had that cold expression on her face, and she squinted her eyes and looked outside the door.
It was as if he saw something in it and gave a grim smile:
"It's still unclear who is going to put the blame on whom."!