The story goes back to a few days ago, when Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Itachi came to Ugetsu to explain things.
Yu Yue suddenly realized it.
In fact, Uchiha Itachi was still a child who was just about to go to school.
…But in the ninja world, those who are capable get more work.
So if she could make her completely forget about it...that only proved that Itachi was too good.
Yu Yue didn't say anything at the time, but she was actually already planning this event.
After all, he is the first "outstanding graduate" of Yuyue Store, so it is natural that he should be given a lot of attention.
In addition, everyone has been working very hard during this period.
It's time to show your company's humanistic care by rewarding it.
So the previous afternoon, Ugetsu Store and its branches all closed earlier than usual.
“It’s called team building… so what are we going to do?”
The chief assistant Uchiha Shisui, who was the first to receive the news, raised his hand obediently and asked.
There is no team building for Ninjas.
To be precise, they have no concept of "team building".
Although there are activities like going out to eat and drink together in groups of three or five after completing a mission, or having a meal together when a team comes back.
But there are neither explicit regulations nor custom.
Not to mention giving it the meaning of "enhancing cohesion" and "increasing employees' sense of belonging to the company" and so on.
——Of course, Yu Yue has always felt that this habit has not been formed, probably mainly because the various ninja villages represented by Konoha did a very good job of brainwashing in the early days.
Concepts such as "I am for the village" and "Everything in the village is everything to me" have long been engraved in their bones.
Therefore, people don’t have to rack their brains to organize special events to increase cohesion.
Every time at this time, Yu Yue couldn't help but sigh at the horror of the ninja village.
How scary is it?
Before you were born, your parents started teaching you in your womb that you should work hard for the village.
After I was born, I was still young and was exposed to the atmosphere of "it is glorious to contribute and sacrifice for the village."
Not to mention after you start learning.
Everything you learn is not for yourself.
It was for the sake of the village and the family (for those families with bloodline limits). And whether it was himself or the people around him, they all took it for granted.
Personal interests and wishes,
It was almost suppressed to the lowest level.
It's like a never-ending labor factory.
Thanks to this, Yu Yue was able to get these high-quality, low-cost, hardworking and intelligent employees.
But on the other hand, if they want to have a higher degree of loyalty and recognition towards Yuyue Store, then Yuyue will have to work harder than ordinary companies.
For example, salary, bonuses, and benefits.
Another example is 'team building activities'.
Although Uchiha Itachi is the youngest one and can only be considered as an outside staff member because he is not a formal ninja yet, Ugetsu still decided to take the opportunity of team building to hold a "farewell ceremony" to express his appreciation and recognition for him.
At the same time, I also wish him good academic performance and a bright future - it would be best if he could graduate early, and then come back to work for me as soon as possible with the knowledge and skills he has learned.
It can be said to be a virtuous cycle.
But for the employees of Yuyue Store, "team building" is a completely unfamiliar thing.
They all don't know what to do.
“To put it simply, it’s about eating and drinking, and relaxing and having fun together for a day.” The girl thought for a moment and explained in the simplest language.
There's no point in explaining too much.
What’s the fun in going online right at the start of a fun project?
"But the difference is that everyone has to put in some effort to eat and drink."
Yu Yue blinked and sold a lawsuit, while raising her hand and making a 'little bit' gesture.
"...Anyway, you'll know everything tomorrow."
"Is that so?"
The curly-haired boy wasn't the type to get to the bottom of everything.
So he smiled heartily.
"Then I'll wait and see."
When Kakashi Hatake first heard Might Guy say he wasn't going to work today, he thought he was dreaming.
After all, they are working for Miss Yu Yue, who is never the busiest, only busier.
They are busy until takeoff every day, so it is good enough not to let them work overtime until 9:00 pm, and they can also "close for one day".
Why doesn't he dream?
The boy used his exposed eye to clearly express his thought: "You are really busy to death."
When he actually received the notification confirming that he would not be going to work the next day, he even felt dazed.
——How long has it been?
He doesn't remember
He wondered how long it had been since he had a "day without work". He couldn't even remember what it felt like.
It hasn't been that long, but I always feel like it was a long, long time ago when I was planning my day alone, as if it happened in a lifetime.
Ah, I can spend my own day without doing anything or thinking about anything...
"Ms. Yu Yue said we're going to have a team building tomorrow!"
Kakashi's fantasy had just begun to float up when Might Guy's words smashed it directly to the ground.
“I don’t know what team building is… but it sounds like something awesome.”
"Is it a team effort? Is it going to be a competition?"
Might Guy kept talking, but Hatake Kakashi's eyes had begun to lose their luster.
He just said it.
How could Miss Ugetsu let them rest for a day without doing anything?
This 'team building'... sounds like just continuing to work in a different place.
Then, before Hatake Kakashi could finish thinking, Might Guy's eyes lit up and he quickly took out a piece of paper:
"Come on, this is the task assigned to us by Miss Yu Yue!"
ah?
Before the silver-haired boy could react, he flew up like a kite - and the reason for this was that Might Guy grabbed him and ran at full speed without saying a word.
"Come on Kakashi! We must be the first to complete the mission!!!"
“Let the game begin!!!”
——Then put me down first!
Similar "task bars" were also sent to other employees of Yuyue stores, and everyone received different tasks issued by Yuyue.
Although it's a bit strange, it's still quite fresh.
Therefore, the person who received the task note not only gladly accepted his task, but also said that he would arrive at the designated location on time with the task items the next day.
As for the publisher Ugetsu and chief assistant Uchiha Shisui, they started working early.
To be precise, it was Shisui who prepared the sauce and skewered the food under Ugetsu's guidance.
These are not the small skewers commonly seen in yakitori restaurants, but large skewers that you can enjoy to your heart's content.
As for meat, of course you have to eat it in big bites to enjoy it.
Considering the number of people and the ninjas' appetite, Yu Yue felt that they should prepare in advance so as not to be in a hurry tomorrow.
As long as employees can create
If there is enough value, Yu Yue will not be stingy on employee benefits.
——After all, the hardworking and brave workers have already earned back these expenses several times over for her.
Actually, Yu Zong originally wanted to do it herself, but after seeing her dangerous sawing-like movements of cutting meat with a knife, Uchiha Shisui refused her help.
Yu Yue was a little unconvinced at first.
But after watching the boy use the same knife to cut the meat into the size she wanted with a dexterity and grace completely different from her own, she accepted the professional's opinion.
Later, Yu Yue prepared skewers again.
It’s a pity that she is not in good health and does not have the talent to thread the string.
I watched Yu Yue trying to put the meat on the skewer with great effort, and the skewer was shaking as if it might slip and hurt someone at any time.
The boy stopped him again.
He appreciated Miss Yu Yue's sincerity.
But I'd rather give up on such a dangerous job.
Otherwise it's hard to tell whether it's 'help' or 'trouble'.
Uchiha Shisui's dignity as a ninja would not allow him to watch his employer get hurt.
Even if it was because of herself.
Yu Yue finally let go of the meat and the skewer with regret.
…Every profession has its specialties.
Of course, work should be left to the most efficient person.
While talking to Yu Yue, Uchiha Shisui deftly put the pre-cut pieces of meat on the skewers.
"Is this enough?"
He was a little worried. These skewers looked like a lot, but after all, it was an event that all the employees of Yuyue Store participated in. If they were divided, they wouldn't seem like a lot.
"No, there are other things. I have divided the preparation work equally among everyone, so when we get together there will be a lot to do - team building is fun only when it focuses on participation."
If there are only one or two people prepared, how can it be called team building?
Of course, all the expenses incurred must be borne by her.
"Meat, vegetables, fruits, drinks and desserts." Yu Yue counted on her fingers to make sure she hadn't missed anything.
"If Shisui wants anything in particular, you can tell me - this is a special privilege just for you."
The girl suddenly leaned closer, lowered her voice as if telling a little secret, and winked at Uchiha Shisui.
"In that case."
The curly-haired boy was stunned for a moment, then he smiled.
An expression of shyness and expectation appeared on the childish face.
"For me, it's probably grilled fish."
"Fish... Then ask the owner of the seafood store to deliver it tomorrow..."
"Oh, no, don't bother."
Hearing that Yu Yue was going to buy it, Uchiha Shisui quickly shook his head.
"Just go catch it when we go for team building tomorrow."
Ninjas are all experts in catching fish, especially Uchiha Shisui who likes to grill fish.
He thinks he's pretty good at catching fish.
But Yu Yue didn't think so.
"How can that be? It's rare that you tell me what you want, so how can I let you do it yourself?"
She stopped Uchiha Shisui who was about to say something.
"Don't worry, I will prepare it. You just need to wait and eat it tomorrow."
Yu Yue patted his chest and promised.
"Your job is just to skewer the meat, and the rest is just to enjoy it."
The girl was decisive and confident.
…Then she added a mission to the letter.
"I want big live fish. The tastier and fresher the better. I want to see it tomorrow."
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Yu Yue knew very early on that the origin of the letter might be problematic.
After all, she controls the resources of the Konoha Orphanage, and it is hard to say what is happening within the ninja clan.
But there was no way she didn't know the information about the fatherless and motherless child.
According to the information that Yakushi Kabuto passed on to her, this person called 'Shin' had never stayed in the orphanage from the beginning.
A child who has no relatives, does not live in an orphanage, and can still live well in Konoha.
There is a high probability that there are other trainees.
Considering that last time he was brought here with Asuma, the son of the Hokage.
This 'cultivation of people' might be quite powerful.
This kind of "airdrop" that seems nothing special at first glance, but actually has a complicated background, is quite common in the workplace and is not surprising.
If used well, it might even be a surprise weapon...
——But these are all Ugetsu’s own guesses, and they cannot be guaranteed to be 100% correct.
So Yu Yue added, 'It doesn't matter if you can't catch it, you can contact the seafood store owner tomorrow' as a remedial measure.
After all, you can't bully children.
However, for Xin, the latter option does not exist.
Can't catch?
How is that possible?
He will only catch the most and the best.
Tomorrow there will be a 'team building' for all the staff of Yu Yue Store. Miss Yu Yue specially gave herself a new task at this time... I understand, this must be a test for herself.
Otherwise, why not give it to others and only to yourself?
Moreover, it is a task that is just a little troublesome and takes time, but is not very difficult.
Thinking of this, Xin stood up suddenly.
——Although he could do it well himself, it was the first test given by Miss Yu Yue after all, so of course the more perfect the better.
He has to seek help from the root and must win the test with 200% completion.
Miss Yu Yue didn't specify how many items she wanted, so the more the better.
...Okay, let’s first find ten big and delicious fish.
All actions of the Root must be approved by Danzo.
The entrustment of letters is naturally no exception.
And because it was an 'urgent' job, it was put on the top.
When Danzo saw this 'request for support', his face turned green.
His exposed eyes were fixed on the letter in front of him:
"What do you mean?"
"Yes... this is a test from Miss Yu Yue!"
Xin raised his head and said affirmatively.
"The competition for jobs at Yuyue Store has always been very fierce. Everyone here works and gives their all, often leaving until late at night."
The letter began to explain.
"Under such circumstances, if we fail to perfectly complete Miss Ugetsu's mission, it may affect our future infiltration work... It would be bad if it affects the acquisition of intelligence."
An anxious look appeared on the boy's face.
Apart from the fact that he felt guilty about his identity as a spy and wanted to compensate Miss Ugetsuki more, he did have concerns in this regard.
What if I get fired because I don’t work hard enough or my performance is not good enough?
In that case, the root's mission cannot be completed and it will be a complete failure.
After hearing what he said, Danzo's face turned pale and blue.
He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, and finally agreed to Xin's request and assigned two people to go with him to the waters around Konoha to catch "big and delicious" fish.
After making this decision, he waved his hand to let the letter go - he was afraid that if he looked at it any longer, he would lose control of his temper.
Having achieved his goal, Xin retreated silently, and then hurried away with two Root ninjas who were good at water, ready to start the "fishing mission".
——That night, all creatures in the waters within several kilometers around Konoha suffered a terrible misfortune.
Especially those fish that used to live a leisurely life and made themselves fat and strong.
That was arguably the most terrifying day in their lives, no doubt about it.
The next day, the employees of Yuyue Store arrived at the gathering place on time with their "task items".
Some brought ovens and grills, and some brought vegetables and fruits.
There are also people who bring drinks or tableware.
But the most eye-catching thing was the huge wild boar that was unconscious nearby.
——It’s really huge.
The thin Yu Yue standing next to him looked like a pendant.
"This is……"
"Didn't Miss Yu Yue ask us to catch some prey?"
Might Guy said excitedly.
It was beyond his expectation to encounter such a burly wild boar.
But now that I have encountered it, I certainly can't let it go.
What a good wild boar! He appears just when I need him.
Yu Yue: “…”
I was thinking of shooting a rabbit or a deer or something.
After all, it was an outdoor barbecue, and eating only skewers and grilled vegetables would certainly not be as satisfying as ordering a whole piece of meat. When Shisui heard that they often hunted for food during missions, she thought about getting some to supplement it.
After all, with so many ninjas, they would only worry about not having enough food, not about not being able to finish it.
But this...
She compared her size to that of the wild boar.
Do you ninjas hunt on such a large scale?
Ugetsu couldn't help but turn around and look at Shisui with an accusing look - why didn't you tell me this was 'a little hunting'?
Shisui: ...
When we usually hunt, we hunt small animals like rabbits.
Might Guy was very excited.
"We didn't know what Miss Ugetsu was going to do, so we just knocked her out... Now let's cook!"
He looked around and found that there was no 'quest item' bigger than what he had brought. He felt a sense of victory.
A sense of pride arises spontaneously.
“…”
You really stumped the city child Yu Yue.
How would she know how to cook a live wild boar from scratch?
Fortunately, although Yu Yue didn't know, those present were all experienced ninjas, so under the leadership of several adults, everyone worked together to complete the processing of the wild boar.
"Well, that's about it."
Uzumaki Kushina smiled and turned to ask Ugetsu.
"Miss Yu Yue, do you want to roast it?"
"Let's roast...
Yu Yue looked at the woman who was smiling brightly but whose face and hands were stained with blood. She was a little dazed for a moment and couldn't tell where she was.
Look at her, and then look at the wild boar that needs to be blurred.
...It's not surprising to be called a murderer.
"I threw away the viscera."
Uchiha Mikoto, whose hands were also covered in blood and whose apron was also stained with blood, still had a gentle and peaceful smile on her face.
Just like countless beautiful and gentle housewives.
But it's still a 'housewife', a ninja 'housewife'...it's really hardcore and amazing.
How on earth did they manage to successfully kill and dismember animals with their slender arms and bright smiles?
But the most unexpected thing was Orochimaru.
Yu Yue had always thought that he was a 'skilled worker' and would probably stay away from such things, but he didn't expect that he was the only one among the people present who could keep up with the movements of the two ladies.
Whether he was gutting or bellying, cutting or deboning, he did it as if he was doing an experiment in a laboratory, and it was done so skillfully and easily.
Ninja, you really can't judge by appearance.
So with the two 'housewives' taking the lead and others lending a hand, the wild boar that was too big, which could be said to be the 'wild boar king', was successfully solved.
It was at this time that Xin approached Yu Yue hesitantly.
"Um... I'm so sorry!" He looked as if the sky was falling, "I, I couldn't..."
"Ah, you didn't catch any fish?"
Ugetsu didn't mean to blame.
She could buy a fish to reward Zhishui later. Today, this 'unexpected' wild boar was enough for their meal.
"I…I only found these fish."
The boy pointed at a bucket in the distance that was much taller than Yu Yue.
Yu Yue: ???
The gray-haired boy was still explaining.
"I am truly, truly sorry for not being able to appreciate Miss Ugetsu's intentions and finding such a large prey like Master Kai did!"
As he said this, he bowed deeply at a ninety degree angle.
"Next time, next time I will definitely target fish as tall as a person..."
"No, no, no, it's not."
I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense.
I never made such a request.
Yu Yue was shocked and quickly helped the man up.
"That was an accident... I just wanted fish and some small game."
She held her forehead.
I really don't know what these ninjas were thinking to misinterpret the 'mission' I gave them like this.
Yu Yue was sincere in what she said, but Xin thought she was just comforting herself.
He was a little touched, but at the same time he made up his mind secretly in his heart.
——Next time, he will definitely try his best to complete the task and come out on top!
He swore!
Then, various parts of the poor wild boar were put on the grill along with the various meat and vegetable skewers that Ugetsu had previously instructed everyone to prepare.
In addition to the sauce prepared by Yu Yue, the two housewives also prepared their own "specialty sauce". Both of them are experienced in the kitchen. Without waiting for anyone to say anything, they had already skillfully started to give the various ingredients the "final massage" to ensure that they could be flavored and become delicious barbecue.
At this point, people no longer think about what "team building" is, but are happily immersed in the "barbecue party" hosted by Miss Yu Yue.
Those who cut into pieces and those who string them together, regardless of size, each performs their duties.
Even the simple cutting and skewering were something they could do in a variety of ways.
Then, not long after, it turned into a 'competition'.
The first one is of course the well-known competition fanatic 'Might Guy', and his old enemy, Kakashi Hatake, who never knows when he will be pulled into the vortex of the competition.
Next came Asuma Sarutobi, whose desire to win was aroused.
Later on, except for a few adults and very young children, all the people who were born as ninjas were pulled in.
“Cut vegetables!”
Brush, brush, brush.
"Cut the meat!"
"Cut the meat!"
Another neat row of brushes.
"Cut in long strips! Cut at an angle! Cut in patterns!"
The one who issued the order was of course Uzumaki Kushina, an experienced kitchen worker.
——Only people who are as familiar with the kitchen as they are can name so many ways to cut meat.
Amidst the flashing of swords and sabers, Yu Yue once again witnessed the skills of the ninjas.
It turns out that Fruit Ninja is a documentary game.
These people can really throw the ingredients into the air, and then after a rustling sound, they can cut the ingredients into specified shapes.
And the tools they use are different.
Some use traditional knives (but not kitchen knives), some use kunai - and some even use shurikens.
Ugetsu always knew that Shisui was very powerful, but he was still stunned when he saw him manipulating several shurikens to cut the ingredients.
——It is common sense that limits her imagination.jpg
Do ninjas learn how to operate these ninja tools from the womb?
By the end, it had completely deviated from the original purpose of "cutting ingredients" and turned into an exhibition of various techniques.
This one cuts the long eggplant into latte art.
The one that cut potatoes into spiral staircases.
The knife flashed several times, cutting the apple into flowers, cutting the pineapple in half and into bowls, and then cutting all the pineapple inside into star-shaped pieces.
It's outrageous.
Asuma Sarutobi even used watermelon rinds to make a bunch of Konoha logos to decorate the plate.
Don't ask, the answer is ninja technology.
Yu Yue also went from being shocked at first to being numb, and finally to being relieved.
Never mind, as long as they are happy.
As for team building, we should adapt to local conditions and have fun.
Everyone looks so sad as if they are working overtime without pay. Who can stand this?
But after seeing them starting to toss the ingredients to the point of threading a needle, Yu Yue still stood up.
——It’s time for someone to stop this game that has gone awry.
Yu Yue stopped their further development in time, saving the ingredients from being transformed into delicious food in their original form.
As for the already made carvings, she did not waste them, and directed Dou and several other children from the orphanage to make them into exquisite plates.
Yu Yue didn't have the skills they did, but when it came to the experience of going to high-end restaurants,
experience, then she has too much.
Haven’t you ever eaten pork but seen a pig run?
The originally rough-style barbecue immediately became more upscale when placed on the tableware that was arranged under her instruction, which impressed many people.
It’s not like there aren’t some fancy restaurants in the Ninjago world.
But there are almost none in the ninja village. After all, the ninja village pursues practicality more. It is enough for them to be full and delicious. Whether the appearance is exquisite or not, whether the ingredients used are the best in the world... that has nothing to do with them.
The more upscale restaurants in Ninja Village are barbecue restaurants and pricier dessert shops.
But neither of these two restaurants win by their plating.
Naturally, you won’t see such a carefully conceived and laid out appearance.
"I feel like this bite is going to cost me the money for a D-rank mission."
Asuma Sarutobi, who was holding the plate, couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing what he said, the others also looked at the plates in their hands.
People like Might Guy, who are not poor but have to pay for their living expenses in full, even feel a little more awe when watching it.
A D-level mission isn't very dangerous...but it's still a D-level mission!
Many Genin may have their main missions registered as D-rank for half of their lives.
Although Kakashi Hatake didn't think too much about it, he also felt that this way of presenting the dish was indeed beautiful.
The barbecue that could not be more familiar seemed like a completely different food when presented in this way.
The children in the orphanage are much simpler.
They just think that what is in front of them is fragrant and beautiful.
It's like something that only appears in a dream.
Although Konoha's orphanage does not mistreat the children, it has always been operating at a loss for various reasons.
They won’t go hungry, but such high-quality meat and expensive-looking food will not appear in front of them.
So everyone is very happy and cherishes it.
In my heart, I am even more grateful to Miss Yu Yue who organized this "team building".
Miss Yu Yue was so generous that she actually made such delicious food for them.
Ugetsu: Not really. You actually prepared all of this yourself.
Just looking at everyone's shining eyes, Yu Yue would not say anything to spoil the fun.
She picked up the fruit tea that Pharmacist Dou had prepared in advance and began her speech:
"We have launched many projects recently, and everyone has worked very hard to complete the work under pressure and with high quality. So today, just enjoy yourself."
Yu Yue said, raised the cup in his hand high, and announced loudly:
"Then, the first Ugetsu Store team-building meeting, and the celebration of Uchiha Itachi's official enrollment, officially begins!"
Before she finished speaking, a voice rang out:
"Oh, it seems I'm late?"!