"By the way, regarding the matter of the hero egg, have other ninja villages responded?"
Ugetsu remembered another thing he had asked Shisui to do before.
Although there is no such thing as portrait rights in the ninja world, after all, you are trying to make money using the image of other people's village ninjas, so basic authorization is still necessary.
In addition, there are also things like follow-up sales promotion, so as soon as Ugetsu and others in the Sand Village confirmed it, they asked Shisui to send a message to the other three ninja villages.
The success of the Sand Village allowed Yu Yue to see new possibilities, so she planned to replicate the Sand Village model, and also planned to rely on profit sharing to get the remaining three major ninja villages to agree to authorize while also using her own network of relationships to be responsible for sales.
The ninja village is really amazing.
It's simply franchising + direct selling.
The image is ready-made, the brand is ready-made...even the brand story and brand reputation can be used directly.
All she needs to do is provide some more methods and slogans.
As for the rest, whether it is channels, customers or logistics, they can handle it all.
If Yu Yue was ruthless, she could even ask them to pay a certain amount of franchise fee... But at this stage, this method of cutting leeks is unnecessary.
If you want people to follow you, you have to give them benefits first.
Once you hook people with sweet treats, then won’t it be up to them to follow your own way of saying whatever they want?
Training fees, unified packaging, decoration, after-sales maintenance…don’t these costs come just like that?
So Yu Yue was not in a hurry at all.
As long as they agree, there is no escape.
"About this."
Speaking of work, Uchiha Shisui's expression became serious again. He quickly retrieved the relevant memories in his mind and reported fluently:
"The Kumogakure Village said they would consider it. As for the Iwagakure Village... they hope to have a face-to-face meeting."
Given the previous success of the Sand Village, it was expected that such communication results would be achieved.
After all, it's about making money.
No ninja village would think that they have too much money.
This is true even for the ninja village with the best business operations.
Or maybe because they usually pay much attention to economic conditions, they are more sensitive and interested in this.
but……
After saying the first two, the boy frowned slightly, and a distressed expression appeared on his beautiful face.
"The Hidden Mist Village... rejected the proposal."
"Talk... huh? Rejected?" The words were cut off just as they started, and Ugetsu raised an eyebrow in surprise and looked at Shisui.
"Didn't you tell them how popular the Hero Egg is right now, and that we planned to give them 5% of the share?"
Yu Yue’s first reaction was that Shisui forgot to make a plan... no, he forgot to provide project data and plans.
It is not surprising that the other party refuses when you come to them and ask for cooperation without any evidence.
It’s like you, a little-known startup, approach a Fortune 500 company to discuss cooperation without even a PPT.
The fact that they didn't kick you out means they have good self-cultivation.
Especially since I heard that the Hidden Mist Village is a very closed place, it might be even more conservative and isolated.
"They did, but the Hidden Mist Village still rejected it."
To be honest, Uchiha Shisui was also surprised by this result.
In his opinion, this was a perfect opportunity and there was no reason for the Hidden Mist Village to refuse it.
Although there have been conflicts between Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village, the relationships among the five major ninja villages have always been a mess. Which one has not had conflicts?
If we really have to start from the beginning, we'd better fight to the death.
Miss Ugetsu even managed to convince the most difficult Konoha high-level officials. As the one who "took the pie", there was no reason for the Hidden Mist Village to refuse.
"Then raise it a little bit, to 6 percent."
Ugetsu thought about it.
Generally speaking, "failure to reach an agreement" can be equated with "benefits not reaching the psychological price".
If 5 percent is not enough, try 6 percent.
According to her plan, the five major ninja villages will all be her cash cows...partners. Each major country corresponds to a ninja village. Using the ninja village's network to expand sales channels is more cost-effective than just having merchants come to her or looking for partners on her own.
Not only because they are popular in all walks of life, but also because ninjas themselves are a powerful armed force.
Just as she had thought before, getting the ninja village into the car was equivalent to solving N difficulties at once.
In addition, the effect of the "set" is far more than just 1+1=2. To put it in depth, it can even be said to be a "big net" that catches most of the ninja world...
So no matter what, it is better to bundle the five together, so that they can be sold more easily and capture the markets in various places.
But thinking this way does not mean that Yu Yue is begging the other party. So the share can be increased, but it is definitely not
It will not increase easily...nor will it grow indefinitely.
The Sand Village was able to give 10% because in addition to the hero egg, they also had the cooperation of the 'Dream Pack', and they were also extremely cooperative from the beginning.
Yu Yue doesn't mind setting a "role model" to let others know that as long as they follow her, they will be able to make money and live a good life.
As for the others, it's just business as usual.
Yu Yue's current price is 5%, but there is actually room for negotiation. It can be negotiated within 8%.
It's not impossible for them to ask for 10% like the Sand Village, but the other party must also show corresponding sincerity or come up with another more suitable and profitable cooperation plan to make her agree.
Negotiation is a process of raising the price and then bargaining.
Many people think that negotiation (whether in interpersonal relationships or in the workplace) is all about "giving in", but this is actually a wrong concept.
To be precise, negotiation should be a game of bargaining within each party's bottom line.
There is no such thing as someone who will absolutely suffer a loss or absolutely make a big profit.
——Unless one of the parties is completely led astray, otherwise as long as the other party agrees, it means that he has not reached his bottom line.
Therefore, thoughts like 'he is making me' or 'she is at a disadvantage' should not appear in your mind.
Don't worry about whether you are asking for too much or it's unfair.
It is enough to stick to the bottom line and argue with reason.
As for the hair-tearing and exposing each other's secrets... that's all part of the negotiation, it makes it more exciting. The audience loves to see it.
The real trouble is 'not talking' and not starting.
That means that your conditions are not attractive to the other party at all, or that there are conditions or plans that are more attractive than yours.
This is the problem, and it’s a big problem.
For Ugetsu, Iwagakure and Kumogakure are the former.
The Hidden Mist Village is the latter.
He is the negotiating partner whose project is not attractive.
"That's strange."
Ugetsu frowned in thought, then turned to look at Uchiha Shisui.
“Are there other similar projects competing with us for the market?”
If that's the case, it's understandable that the Hidden Mist Village wants to cooperate with others.
After all, it is easier to start a new business than to become "one of them" with someone who already has many partners.
Chance.
Although the risk is high, the returns will also be more substantial.
Putting aside other factors, this becomes the most likely outcome.
"Not that I know of."
Uchiha Shisui paused. To be honest, before Miss Ugetsuki, he didn't know that products could be made in this way. So if there were any similar products... there really weren't any.
"…But it may be that I am ignorant. Please give me some time and I will investigate it clearly."
The young man's face turned grim.
Nothing is absolute, what if?
If this is true, then it would be a dereliction of duty for him as an assistant who was born a ninja.
He was unable to find out such important information.
"Well, you can check it out. You can also ask the people from the Sand Village to help check it out."
"I will."
The boy made a solemn promise.
"Please rest assured."
Since such a promise has been made, Uchiha Shisui will naturally submit a perfect answer with guaranteed quality and quantity.
After returning, Uchiha Shisui first asked the clan's intelligence officer to investigate. Although on the surface, Uchiha and Ugetsu did not have much cooperation.
But as 'Uchiha's only outlet to the outside world', Uchiha still attaches great importance to Miss Ugetsu's business.
After all, the better Miss Yu Yue's business is, the more opportunities they will have in the future.
Even if you just think from the perspective of "alliance", a strong alliance is much better than a weak and inconspicuous alliance.
Therefore, the Uchiha agreed readily.
After getting the promise from the clan, Shisui came to the Sand Village again and asked for help in the investigation.
However, what he said was not "Ms. Yu Yue wants to find partners in various places to inquire about information", but "The Hidden Mist Village did not accept the promotion, and it is possible that they are preparing to seize the market alone."
The former statement is just "a little idea of ​​a partner" to the Sand Village, but the latter is equivalent to saying "your money is unstable" and "someone is trying to rob you of your money ". If for no other reason, even if it is just for their own interests, the Sand Village will definitely pay 200% attention to it and conduct an investigation.
The same purpose, expressed in different words, will have completely different effects.
This is what Uchiha Shisui learned from Ugetsu, the art of language.
Seeing the people from the Sand Village hurriedly leaving, the curly-haired boy blinked slyly.
…
…Then turned around to look for Konoha.
Then he used the same tactic again on Konoha.
The only difference is that the theme has changed from 'the interests of the Sand Village' to 'the interests of the Konoha Village', but it's basically the same.
Since we want to investigate, of course we have to mobilize all the forces we can.
And just as Uchiha Shisui guessed, the Sand Village and Konoha took this very seriously.
Especially the Sand Village, where the economic situation is even worse.
They have finally found a new way to get rich, but now they see that it might be intercepted just as they have just begun to see some light. How can they just sit there and wait?
The result of paying attention to it was that this investigation mission boomeranged back to Scorpion.
Scorpion slowly raised his head from the new demand list and looked at the messenger sent by the Third Kazekage. Although the 'Dream Package' has been successfully launched and is very popular, there are still many areas where the production line can be improved.
In addition, Miss Yu Yue has brought new requirements, so Scorpion is still busy during this period.
But it is still an interesting thing after all, and the production line and finished products are also his hard work, so Scorpion is still willing to take responsibility to the end.
—At least until he got completely fed up.
"...In any case, Lord Kazekage hopes Lord Scorpion can use your intelligence network to investigate the Land of Water, especially the Hidden Mist Village."
Indeed, the Hidden Mist Village has always been known for its isolation from the world.
But the Sand Village, especially Lord Sasori's intelligence network, is no joke.
scorpion:"……"
Although he often felt that there were a lot of useless people in the Sand Village, he never expected that they would be so useless.
Can’t you complete an intelligence investigation independently?
The messenger was also good at observing people's expressions and almost immediately noticed Scorpion's ugly expression.
His body trembled as he instinctively sensed the danger.
But the work still had to be done, so he closed his eyes and used his trump card:
"Master Chiyo also agreed!"
——That old guy!
Scorpion paused for a moment.
The 'Lord Chiyo' mentioned by the other party is a famous puppeteer in the Sand Village and also one of the high-ranking officials of the Sand Village.
But the most important thing is that she is the grandmother of the famous 'Red Sand Scorpion'.
He is also the only person in the Sand Village who can truly command him.
The red-haired handsome boy's expression became even uglier.
body
The murderous intent in his heart almost solidified into shape.
Just when the messenger's heart was about to jump out of his throat because of the cold and terrifying atmosphere.
The murderous intent suddenly disappeared.
"I see."
The prototype in the red-haired boy's hand was crushed by him.
"The Hidden Mist Village, right? I will investigate thoroughly."
They better be busy.
Otherwise, how can we justify the energy and time he has put into this?
While the three forces were being mobilized, the cooperation plan that Yu Yue revised and sent to the Hidden Mist Village was once again rejected.
Uchiha Shisui looked at Ugetsu nervously.
On the one hand, he was worried that Miss Ugetsu would become depressed due to the setback. On the other hand, he had not yet obtained accurate information about the Water Country and the Hidden Mist Village, and he felt somewhat uneasy.
——If Miss Ugetsu asks, how should I answer?
A hint of frustration appeared on the boy's face.
I am still too useless.
If I were older and more capable.
Can he solve all these problems by himself?
Different from the old-timers in the modern workplace.
When honest ninjas encounter mission failures or unsolvable problems, most of them will reflect on themselves first.
After all, in the ninjas' perception.
Strength can solve all problems.
If it can’t be solved, it must be because it is not strong enough.
This is especially true for someone like Uchiha Shisui who has a strong sense of responsibility.
However, although Yu Yue frowned, there was no sign of frustration on his face. Instead, he looked thoughtful.
“…There’s a problem.”
She stroked her chin.
This is really interesting.
"What?"
Uchiha Shisui was worried that Miss Ugetsu was making excuses because she couldn't accept failure.
That's not a good thing.
Admit failure, accept failure, and then find ways to overcome failure. This is a healthy and correct cycle.
"Anything that is abnormal is a demon."
Yu Yue actually became interested.
She was really curious about what happened in the Hidden Mist Village that allowed a ninja village to recklessly refuse the benefits that were within its grasp.
——Isn’t this like giving food to a hungry person, but the person pushes the food away?
The Hidden Mist Village could indeed suspect that there was some conspiracy involved, but with the success of the Hidden Sand Village in the past, and even the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Cloud Village saying they could "consider it" and "negotiate", why would the Hidden Mist Village "reject it outright" and do it twice.
As if you don't consider it at all?
Rejection is so straightforward...
"Something must have happened in the Hidden Mist Village."
She affirmed her guess.
"What happened?"
Everyone who heard her judgment was confused.
The Hidden Mist Village is mysterious to begin with, and very little information is leaked out - why is she so sure?
Besides.
If something really happened, shouldn't they, the ninjas, know it first?
"There are usually only two situations that can make a person turn a blind eye to the immediate interests and remain unmoved. Either he has sufficient confidence."
Yu Yue doesn't mind opening a small class for her employees to broaden their horizons.
The people present were indeed attracted by her words and waited obediently for the follow-up.
"Or maybe there are other things that he cares about more, so he can't take care of the business here."
After all, what can drive humans to give up their own interests is only greater interests.
This benefit can be money, emotion, or something else that can bring satisfaction.
But it must be something more important to the person involved.
In the operation of a company (force), maintaining routine is the most normal thing.
"If you investigate its intelligence, you can start from the 'abnormal' part. You may find something unexpected."
Yu Yue provided an idea.
"It doesn't matter if it's a person or a thing. Anyone who is different from others, or who suddenly appears... or even someone who suddenly goes back on their words, can be a target."
Yu Yue randomly gave some examples.
“Why pay attention to this?”
The youngest, Uchiha Itachi, opened his big eyes with a look of incomprehension.
Yu Yue didn't want to explain so much, but seeing that the child asking the question was not even old enough to go to elementary school, she kindly added a few explanations.
"Any difference proves that they made the change for some reason."
"The extra stuff proves that they have established a relationship with some power that can supply goods, or with someone who has invented something."
The ninjas often pay attention to the big action
Unlike information such as "operation" and "major transfer", things in the business world are often reflected in the details.
Especially before and after negotiations.
Any 'little thing' may become the key to determining the outcome of the negotiation.
"As for going back on your word." Yu Yue finally finished speaking.
"That's because there are better options..."
"He was controlled by someone using some kind of illusion or something."
Ugetsu's voice sounded almost at the same time as Hatake Kakashi's.
Ugetsu and Kakashi looked at each other at the same time, and then Ugetsu waved his hand first.
"Let's just leave it at that."
She really didn't understand the world of ninja.
Ugetsu didn't move, but the ninjas present understood instantly.
They didn't understand the business of the mall, but when it came to 'illusion' and 'manipulation', the ninjas present were all too familiar with it.
Especially the Uchiha, who is famous for his Sharingan.
For them, 'illusion' is as much a part of life as who they eat with.
For the enemy, fighting with the Uchiha is also very difficult - because most of the time they have to give up the 'vision' which is very important to the ninja.
After all, if you can't look into Uchiha's eyes, then the best option is to close your eyes.
It's just that the decision is made by the "shadow" of a village.
They are all "shadows".
It won't be that easy for someone to control you, right?
That's a shadow. I've never heard of any shadow being controlled by someone.
After all, if even the shadow can be controlled silently, then this ninja village is not far from being destroyed.
The few people who thought this way were the first to rule out this possibility.
In fact, the ninjas originally tended to mind their own business when it came to the internal affairs of each ninja village.
Although they would send spies to gather intelligence from each other, they would not take to heart matters like who in the village rebelled, something happened in someone's family, or who was behaving abnormally compared to the past...they considered these to be trivial family matters.
There's nothing special about refusing a task or a business.
Who hasn’t had a time to say no?
However, after listening to Yu Yue's analysis, they also began to feel that something was wrong with the Hidden Mist Village.
Yes, how could someone leave the benefits at hand and remain completely unmoved?
Even after the share increase, there is no sign of wavering.
.
This is all money. Which ninja village doesn’t like money?
This is so weird.
Even the Iwagakure Village, which had just fought with Konoha, said it would consider the '5%' commission offered by Ugetsu.
The Hidden Mist Village directly refused without giving any room for maneuver.
Abnormal, very abnormal.
Shisui shared Ugetsu's analysis with the tribe members.
When the Uchiha people first heard it, they didn't take the analysis of Ugetsu, a young and ordinary businessman, seriously.
The other party is very powerful, but she is just an ordinary businessman.
What do you know about ninja?
But after listening to it, the more I thought about it, the more I felt that it made sense.
For example, Uchiha Fugaku.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt there was something wrong, so much so that he couldn't even eat.
After a brief contemplation, he put down his bowl and chopsticks and stood up.
"I'm going to go look for Namikaze."
As he said this, he got up and left, without even bothering to change his clothes before hurriedly walking out of the house.
The war had just ended and it stood to reason that each ninja village should be recuperating and preparing for the next battle at any time.
But why is the Hidden Mist Village so special?
The Sand Village, the Iwagakure Village, and the Kumogakure Village all want to do business, why shouldn't you, the Mist Village?
But in the eyes of the ninjas.
If there is anything more important than business for a ninja village.
It's hard not to think of one thing.
A 'big thing' that no one wants to see .
"War... huh?"
After hearing what Uchiha Fugaku said, the blond young man frowned.
Although he didn't think that the Hidden Mist Village would start another war at this time, Uchiha Fugaku's idea was not unreasonable.
Although it might be a bit cheeky to say this as one of the blueprints for the 'Hero Egg'.
But he really thinks that both the hero eggs and the "dream bag" are good businesses.
This is not only a good thing for Miss Ugetsu herself, but also for the Ninja Village.
Putting himself in their shoes, if he were a high-ranking official in Iwagakure or Kirigakure, Namikaze Minato felt that he would also be welcome - at least they could talk.
There's no harm in failing the talks anyway, so why not work hard to get a better and higher quality income for the village?
"…Be more careful."
There's no need to prepare for war.
The situation is so tense.
However, this matter is indeed very unusual and an investigation is still needed.
I suggest that the Third-Kage send out the Anbu people to take a look tomorrow.
Although he controlled the Fourth Mizukage.
But Uchiha Obito did not feel the pleasure of revenge.
Nor did he feel a sense of accomplishment because he could manipulate the shadow of a village to decide the direction and life and death of the village.
There was only hatred in his heart.
There is only endless emptiness.
From that day on.
He has been living in hell ever since.
Under such circumstances, he even had no interest in the things in the Hidden Mist Village.
Not to mention... the cooperation with the hero egg.
……hero.
What heroes are there in the Hidden Mist Village?
What heroes are there in Konoha Village?
If there really was a hero, why would Lin die?
ridiculous.
That's ridiculous.
So Uchiha Obito asked the Fourth Mizukage to reject this proposal without hesitation.
joke.
How can there be heroes in hell?
What does the good or bad of the Hidden Mist Village have to do with me?
Uchiha Obito impatiently denied it once, but he didn't expect that the man was very persistent. When the first time didn't work, he sent it a second time.
He was even more annoyed this time.
It's like someone is repeatedly feeding you food that you hate.
Who would want to put food in their mouth that they hate?
It's impossible no matter how diligent you are.
He rejected it again without even looking at it.
Not even bothering to find a reason:
"The Hidden Mist Village is full of little cats and dogs that can talk about cooperation? That's ridiculous."
After casually instructing the Fourth Mizukage with these words, he immersed himself in his own world again without caring what the other leaders of the Hidden Mist Village thought.
"If you really doubt it, send intelligence personnel to gather some information."
After saying this, he ignored it.
...I didn't even hear the report from the ninja who came back to report on the activities of spies from other ninja villages.
The Mizukage, who was not controlled by Uchiha Obito, did not make the decision to fight.
The higher-ups of the Hidden Mist Village couldn't act arbitrarily without his permission.
I thought that the village was hidden and the ninjas were very loyal.
He would not betray his village, so... after a simple warning, he was left alone.
Anyway, everyone is resting and recuperating now, so there is no chance of fighting.
Just let them run around outside like headless flies.
In fact, normally speaking, the ending might indeed be as they expected.
After all, the Hidden Mist Village is really hidden.
If any one of them came alone, they would probably be helpless in dealing with the situation in the Hidden Mist Village.
...But these times, these people who should not have had any intersection gathered together for the same purpose.
They also cooperated with each other.
The Anbu ambushed and looked for someone, Uchiha used the Sharingan to break the psychological defenses, and finally let Scorpion use his own unique method to control it.
They started with the Genin in the Hidden Mist Village, then expanded the scope to the Chunin, and finally they found some Chunin and Jonin who could get in touch with the core.
Although it was their first collaboration, all three parties gave high praise to their teammates for being so capable and not holding them back.
Scorpion was less resentful about having to leave his job in the workshop and run away.
Of course, you still have to turn your face away when you go back.
Otherwise, I don’t know what kind of work that old guy and Fengying will assign to me.
Scorpios are people who know how to balance work and rest. Of course, they must complete their work with quality and quantity, but they cannot delay their own life.
The only pity is that in order not to alert the enemy, they cannot take action immediately and can only let the controlled Mist Village ninjas continue to live and act as usual.
But it's not a big problem. As long as the 'nail' is firmly buried, there is no need to worry about not finding the 'weird' place.
This temporary "team" composed of three forces broke up peacefully with everyone being happy.
At least for now, everyone is heading to their respective bases in a cordial and friendly environment.
——As for how much vigilance and fear each other has in their hearts after this cooperation.
That's another matter.
Ninja, not surprising.
Although negotiations with the Hidden Mist Village were hindered, Ugetsu's business continued to grow steadily.
Once something becomes a 'trend', naturally countless people will follow suit.
Good news came frequently from both the Ugetsuki Shoten main store in Konoha and the Sand Village which served as the distributor.
The progress of new demands is also mostly very encouraging.
It’s good to have talented people.
Especially those who have real talents and are hardworking.
It’s a pity that there are still too few and the coverage is very limited.
We still need to find opportunities to gather more talents, develop in multiple areas, and make multi-faceted plans.
Everyone in Yuyue Store was as busy as ever.
However, what they were busy with today was not work. In fact, Yuyue Store had announced yesterday that it would be closing tomorrow.
Because the 'First Yuyue Store Team Building Day' is today.
There is a reason why we suddenly chose today for team building.
Although there are reference conditions such as the most people available today and Yu Yue feels that the weather today is very suitable.
But the main thing is still.
Itachi Uchiha, the youngest employee who has been working in the store, is about to start school. !