"dad?"
Temari, the 'little cotton-padded jacket' who came to greet her, looked at her father who suddenly stopped strangely, as if she had no idea what was going on.
"…Dad, I have to go back to work."
Luo Sha spoke with difficulty. Looking at his lovely daughter hugging his thighs and his son looking at him eagerly, his heart, which he thought was so cold and hard that he would not feel anything, quickly became bitter.
He didn't know how to explain that he had to leave just after entering the house.
The children were so eager for him to come back, but he was about to leave. But the order of the Kazekage was absolute, and as a member of the Sand Village, he had to respond.
However, he had been brewing his emotions for a long time but could not find a chance to vent them.
Because he saw his 'little cotton-padded jacket' quickly let go of his legs, turned around and grabbed one of the gifts, and then said without even looking up:
"I see. Then you go, Dad. Kankuro and I will accompany Mom. Kankuro, go get a bottle quickly. Don't let the flowers wither!"
Gifts are more important.
After all, my dad was very busy, so it was normal not to see him for three or five days.
"OK!"
The younger boy didn't even think of saying hello to his father. He just turned around and ran into the house to get the bottle without looking back on his short legs.
It's the same feeling as my sister.
The boy didn't think it was strange that he suddenly couldn't see his father.
In comparison, it is more formal to quickly dismantle the hero egg.
After successive failures with his two children, Luo Sha placed his last hope on his wife and looked at her with a look of faint expectation.
“I see.”
Karula, who was pregnant, stroked her face with one hand and smiled warmly and considerately:
"Then go ahead, don't worry we will take care of it."
——It was obvious that the attention had shifted to the gift that Luo Sha brought back, rather than to Luo Sha himself.
"Lord Luo Sha?"
The Anbu ninja from the Sand Village who came to notify him carefully urged the man who was standing at the door like a piece of wood.
Luo Sha: “…”
"I understand. Let's go."
The man turned and left, his back disappearing into the night, with a hint of loneliness and sadness.
Perhaps this is the weight that an adult has to bear.
This night, the wind shadow
The lights in the office were on all night.
Almost all the management were called in to discuss Yu Yue's plan.
"I believe everyone has read Miss Yu Yue's activity plan."
The Third Kazekage personally presided over the meeting.
Hearing his words, the people present nodded, some heavily, some lightly.
We all work in intelligence, so it doesn't take much .
What's more, the plan in front of them is well organized, and they can easily grasp the key points.
Some people even couldn't help but nod secretly.
Look at this information. If it can be organized like this, they can save a lot of time.
——That’s right, even if it’s the same intelligence work, some people can make a mess of it and make people confused.
"What do you think?"
The Third Kazekage's gaze swept across everyone present.
“Isn’t this too risky?”
After a moment of silence, a middle-aged man frowned.
It seems like a very tempting proposal though.
But this is not Konoha. Are these really appropriate for the Sand Village?
Not to mention anything else, just whether customers will come and whether they can give a good review after they come are still unknown.
Don't try to steal a chicken but end up losing the rice, and bring shame to the whole world.
"But we have always been doing things in a conventional way, and nothing has gotten better."
Another older man retorted.
“I see this as an opportunity.”
She is also an elder of the Sand Village. She has witnessed that the days of the Sand Village are becoming increasingly difficult. Of course, she is not feeling well either.
Perhaps the woman spoke of the current pain points of the Sand Village, and the scene became quiet again.
"So you agree?"
"I agree."
"I don't agree."
“It doesn’t seem so bad.”
"This is ridiculous. Can you afford the responsibility of failure?!"
"So do you have a better idea?"
Although there were some objections, the majority were clearly moved.
They also have a case:
It is true that the Sand Village has never held such an event, nor has it invited anyone to come...but Miss Ugetsu has.
Think about the previous sugar syrup competition in Konoha Village.
That's called a
lively.
Wasn’t that also planned by Miss Yu Yue?
They had all inquired about it, and found out that all Konoha did was provide venue and manpower support - things that the Sand Village could also do.
Isn't it just a place and manpower? They have it too, plenty of it.
Are you trying to say that the ninjas from Sand Village are no match for those from Konoha!?
——Of course not.
The Sand Ninjas who live in a harsh environment are much more resilient and have better attitude than those of Konoha!
Isn’t that it?
But what about people? How do they come? Who will come?
Doesn’t that mean Miss Yu Yue has connections?
Besides, we also have connections with the nobles and merchants of the Wind Country. As long as the event is well done, it is not impossible to invite them.
You start talking, he refutes, and she refutes again, and this goes on for a few times. People suddenly realize: they seem to have explained all the points that can be denied by themselves?
People looked at each other, their expressions were complicated and expectant.
——How about giving it a try?
Perhaps some people think that the Sand Village seems unstable because of this excitement.
But the Sand Village also has its own difficulties.
There was no way, they were really in trouble.
The Sand Village itself does not have any resources and cannot produce any resources.
All income and resources depend on Fengying's grants or tasks.
But the Sand Village is located in the desert, and there are sandstorms in the desert from time to time.
It is very inconvenient both for the transportation of materials and the movement of personnel.
This creates a vicious cycle.
People are unwilling to come - Sand Village has less income - less benefits make the village more financially constrained, and it is more difficult to cultivate a strong new generation of ninjas - if the ninjas are not strong enough and not famous enough, it will be difficult to win in the next round of competition. And if you cannot show your overwhelming power in the struggle of force, you will be abandoned by the daimyo and the employer.
Employers are very realistic.
They choose whoever is stronger. It's that simple.
Don't do anything empty or talk about any feelings.
The Sand Village is in such an embarrassing cycle.
Although we have managed to get through the difficult times by relying on Luosha to collect gold.
But the Sand Village cannot rely solely on Rasa collecting gold sand to make a living.
In that case, it's not the ninja village that's raising people, but Luo Sha.
One person has to support the entire ninja village. This is definitely a very bad signal for the village.
Being a ninja requires experience.
It takes constant self-discipline and the experience of going through missions and life and death at work to become a "qualified ninja" who can cope with various situations and missions.
Once these are lost, the ninja villages will only have to share money and supplies, and the ninjas' personal abilities will definitely decline.
If that happens, they will lose the ability to compete with other ninja villages.
Once a war breaks out or they face off in a mission, they will most likely be suppressed and fail.
If that happens, the ninja village will be truly doomed.
So they still need to have a good revenue cycle.
However, the Sand Village has been stuck in a vicious cycle for many years, and even if they want to get out of it, they have no direction.
The sudden appearance of Ugetsu was like an opportunity falling from the sky for the Sand Village, which was already in darkness.
An opportunity for them to see that they can change and embark on a new path.
Especially since the Dream Pack, the Sand Village has had a stable industry and income of its own. Therefore, they are more certain that this path is promising.
In fact.
Even if it is proven that this method is not feasible in the end , it is not a big problem. The worst that can happen is that we will go back to the beginning. It will not be worse than waiting for chronic death like now.
Ninjas are never afraid of strong enemies or resistance. What they really fear is being powerless.
There was nothing you could do and you could only watch the mission fail or die.
So unlike the more conservative Konoha, the Sand Village can accept new things and changes more quickly.
We also respect the opinions of people who can bring about change.
——Of course, the premise of all this is that this "change" is credible.
It's impossible for just anyone to talk back to you.
"Then let's vote according to the old rules."
The Third Kazekage looked around and said in a deep voice.
Everything that needs to be discussed has been discussed, and now it’s time to vote.
Vote first, and once it’s decided, other things can be discussed later.
"Then, those who agree can raise their hands."
After a brief silence, people made their choices.
"good."
Looking at the people who expressed their opinions on the spot, three generations
Fengying nodded.
"Then I will go to Miss Yu Yue to negotiate later. If I need your help, please cooperate."
"no problem."
Everyone agreed.
"We are all doing this for the good of the Sand Village. We won't cut corners."
The meeting ended and people gradually dispersed.
Luo Sha looked at the rising sun in a daze.
——It’s only been a short time, and Miss Ugetsu’s influence is truly extraordinary.
But it's always a good thing to make the village better.
If the village is good, his wife won’t have to worry so much.
His children don't have to repeat their pain.
This is good.
A faint smile appeared on Luo Sha's cold face.
He followed the crowd out.
After wasting so much time, it's time to go home.
However, as soon as he stepped out of the door, the voice of the Third Kazekage came from behind him:
"Luo Sha, come with me. You have been with Miss Yu Yue for so many days, so you should know her better."
Luo Sha thought everything would be fine after the meeting:
“…”
At that moment, countless images flashed through his mind.
The wife’s smile, the children’s expectant eyes, and the scene of family reunion and joy.
However, within a second, all of this was shattered by the cold reality.
Not only was he unable to reunite with his family, he couldn't even go home.
"I see."
To Ugetsu, the Kazekage's visit was not a surprise.
However, it was a bit beyond Yu Yue's expectation that he would find two living people standing at the door just after he got up.
"Lord Fengying?" So fast?
"And Mr. Luo Sha?"
She looked at the two people standing upright at the door, who were obviously not new arrivals, and she surprisingly made way for them to come in.
"Come in and tell me what you want to say."
After sitting down, the Third Kazekage did not beat around the bush, but directly stated his purpose.
"So, you agree to hold this event?"
"Yes."
The Third Kazekage nodded.
"We think this is a good event for both the Sand Village and the Dream Pack, but we still have some concerns."
Even if
Everyone was unanimous in the vote at the meeting, but the Third Kazekage still had to confirm it again and again before making the final decision.
After all, this is not just about him or a certain project.
To put it in a broader sense, this is a major event that will determine the future status of the Sand Village.
If the news were released and they failed to do it in the end and lost face, it would take them ten years to recover.
"you say."
Yu Yue welcomes any negotiation that can bring benefits to herself.
It's good to be able to negotiate. Being able to negotiate means that everyone is interested in making money and is willing to pay the corresponding effort and cost for it.
I'm not afraid of questions, I'm just afraid of those ignorant young people who don't ask and interpret things on their own.
"Ms. Yu Yue, how confident are you in this project?"
The Third Kazekage asked very bluntly.
"Perhaps you have already seen that the Land of Wind and the Sand Village are like this. Unlike Konoha, this place has no appeal to outsiders."
"How can you say that!"
Under the surprised eyes of the Third Kazekage, Ugetsu stood up and interrupted him.
“You are a very attractive place, please don’t underestimate yourselves.”
Charming?
This time even Luo Sha looked over in surprise.
"Excuse me, there is nothing here except wind and sand..."
"It's the wind and sand that are the special feature, it's the romance - where else can people go to see the vast desert and appreciate the vast and wild scenery except here?"
……?
Not only the Third Kazekage and Rasa, but even Uchiha Shisui's gaze seemed a little off.
They know each word individually, so why don’t they understand when they are put together?
Is what you are talking about really the same desert and the same Sand Village as we know?
"The mountains and forests of the Land of Fire, the coastline of the Land of Water... these are all scenery, so why can't the sandstorms of the Land of Wind be considered scenery?"
Yu Yue said earnestly:
“You should have more confidence in your hometown.”
"My hometown is beautiful, that's the real beauty, isn't it?"
——Of course that’s the case, but are you talking about the Kingdom of Wind?
For people who have suffered enough from wind and sand, they really cannot connect "wind and sand" with "beauty".
But they still agreed with the word "hometown" used by Yu Yue.
This is their hometown.
The land where it grows.
So even though life here is really hard, they are still trying their best to protect it.
If it could really be 'beautiful'...then they would be happy too.
Yu Yue certainly noticed the surprised looks from the others, but she didn't take it to heart.
After all, facts speak louder than words, and the money she earns in the end will prove that she is right.
In fact, if she hadn't met those merchants on the way here, Yu Yue wouldn't have dared to be so sure. After all, her understanding of this world was still very narrow, and she didn't know much about market supply and demand.
But after communicating with businessmen and nobles, Yu Yue was very confident in himself and the new project of Sand Village.
Businessmen are very receptive to emerging things - as long as they can make money, they will do whatever it takes, even if it's a product from the moon.
What's more, it's just a little bit of wind and sand.
And the nobles like new and special things.
They were already tired of soaking in hot springs and looking at flowers.
It’s just that there are no better projects for them to consume and enjoy.
The romantic desert trip meets people's needs.
People are reluctant to come to the Sand Village mainly because the sand is too dirty and the desert and storms are too dangerous.
But what if she could fix all of that?
Did she offer a solution that would eliminate most of the problems and ensure they had a clean, bright, safe and exciting journey?
Then those past shortcomings and the regional characteristics that were corrected by those shortcomings have become their advantages.
Of course, there are still many technical difficulties and challenges in the process.
But it’s not a big problem, after all, no one here is an ordinary person.
With their physique that breaks through human limits and almighty ninjutsu, they can always find a solution.
After Yu Yue finished explaining, she picked up the cup next to her and drank it down in one gulp.
Uchiha Shisui, who handed out the warm water, gently retreated behind him, just as silently as he appeared, only solving his boss's needs at the most appropriate time.
"Well, do you understand now?"
In fact, they still didn't quite understand, but Miss Yu Yue was very confident and had a plan in mind, so they understood it very well.
The Third Kazekage secretly breathed a sigh of relief .
Miss Yu Yue, as long as you have confidence and rules, that's good enough.
He was a little worried that Konoha had said something to Miss Ugetsuki, causing her to take such action.
Now it seems that Miss Yu Yue values ​​the Sand Village as her 'strategic partner' and that's why she's so proactive and enthusiastic in helping them.
The Third Kazekage was completely relieved.
"What else do you need us to do?"
He couldn't wait to get started.
"You guys need to set up the venue and reception area - in simple terms, it's the dining and accommodation area. People come from far away and of course they can't just come in the morning and leave in the afternoon. They need to stay for at least a day and then buy some souvenirs and the like."
"The house is easy to talk about, but I want to decorate it to people's satisfaction..."
The Third Kazekage was in a dilemma.
Finding a venue is easy, but decorating it requires time and materials.
"Just follow your style, as long as it's clean and comfortable, and add some unique decorations."
"You could pay more attention to the location of the room."
"A room for listening to the wind, a room for watching the sand, a room for watching the stars... probably just arrange them according to this idea."
Yu Yue flatly rejected the Third Kazekage's idea of ​​doing the entire renovation.
"People come to your place to experience the local characteristics. If you build everything the same as outside, what's the fun in that?"
"But our conditions are really..."
“What is reality? It’s the imperfection that matters. This is the original ecology and this is how you experience the local customs and people.”
"I'm telling you, don't go for those popular models that are everywhere in the world."
There are things all over the world, so who would go a long way and spend time and money to see and buy them?
They said they wanted to be 'different'.
"By the way, it would be best if the decorations in the room could be mass-produced, so that when someone likes them, they can buy the same ones and take them back."
“Don’t make it too big, but keep it small, delicate and practical.”
Ugetsu's words were clear and logical, but the Third Kazekage was lost in thought.
I don't really understand. Is there really anyone who would come all the way here to experience hard life?
Is there anything that looks practical but is not practical?
Just speaking of people.
The Third Kazekage asked uncertainly:
"If you invite me..."
——They are not like Konoha, where there are beautiful mountains and rivers, and there are usually many people. They will come when you call.
"Don't worry about people.
, I will be in charge of the guests and publicity. "
Yu Yue waved his hand heroically.
"All you have to do is deliver the letter as I arranged, and then bring the person back."
"People still have souvenirs, and there is me."
"That's no problem."
The Sandaime Kazekage and Rasa stood up together.
"Then I'll leave everything to you."
After making a solemn request, the Third Kazekage expressed his respect by saying:
"In addition to Ye Cang, Luo Sha will also stay here."
Luo Sha was named without any warning:?
But the Third Kazekage had not yet finished speaking.
"Thank you for your hard work during this period - the village will never forget your contribution!"
Luo Sha: ???
no.
etc.
Why is it me again!?
After the matter was confirmed, almost the entire Sand Village was mobilized.
Yu Yue simply requisitioned a large room as an office - otherwise, the small house she lived in couldn't handle the overcrowding. She also liked the little things made from the Dream Pack, and it would be a shame if they were broken.
"We have sent out invitations according to the list you gave us. We have also asked people to spread the news you mentioned."
The original guide Ye Cang was almost transferred on the spot to become Yu Yue's assistant in the Sand Village, responsible for all coordination and reporting tasks.
In fact, she also had many questions, but as a ninja, it was an iron rule not to ask about things that she shouldn't ask. Especially now that she was working as an assistant, she couldn't cause dissatisfaction to her employer because of her momentary curiosity.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Ugetsu nodded, motioning for Uchiha Shisui to tick off another item on the list.
Ye Cang noticed the interaction between the two and couldn't help but cast a protesting look at the still young Uchiha Shisui.
At the same time, a strong competitive spirit emerged in my heart——
Konoha was just lucky to have Miss Ugetsuki.
In terms of ability, they are no worse than those in Konoha.
Ye Cang, who had entered the state, had long forgotten his previous admiration for the Uchiha ninja.
She firmly believed that as long as she worked harder and paid more attention, she would never be worse than him.
It’s the same even for the Uchiha - isn’t it just a bloodline limit, it’s like everyone has it.
That’s right, Ye Cang is also an excellent ninja with bloodline limit.
The reason why the Sand Village chose her as a guide was not only because of her outstanding appearance, but also because she possessed strong strength enough to deal with various unexpected situations and dangers.
Of course Uchiha Shisui would not fail to notice such obvious rejection.
But to be honest, after so much time had passed, he was even a little used to it.
Ever since Miss Ugetsu showed her excellent side, more and more people began to regard him, their 'assistant', as an enemy and rival.
If he can't handle this little bit of pressure, he shouldn't do this job.
Yu Yue didn't notice the little lawsuit between the two. She was still fully engaged in the preparations for this event.
To be honest, this event came earlier than she expected.
But Yu Yue has experienced many storms and has seen everything.
There was no way she would miss the opportunity in front of her.
Whenever the opportunity comes, she will act.
If you are not prepared, prepare now.
If there is no manpower or materials, we will find someone to make it on the spot.
She had never been afraid in the past, and now with the existence of a versatile profession like ninja, it is certainly impossible for her to be afraid.
"How is the preparation for the Sand Village going? And the transportation preparations as well."
"transportation?"
Ye Cang pricked up his ears.
"That's right." Yu Yue put her hands on the table, "Transportation is one of the most important aspects of our event. We must prepare it perfectly."
“In addition to activities and products, service quality will be the key to success or failure!”
"Our strategy should not only focus on the services within the village, but also start from the moment people set foot on the road. We should not only provide pick-up and drop-off services, but also provide amazing and comfortable transportation. We want everyone who comes to the Sand Village to feel that this trip is worth the money, so cost-effective that they worry about whether we will lose money."
“Only then will people be impressed and want to open their wallets and find ways to spend money on us.”
Ye Cang was shocked.
"Find ways to spend money for us? Is that possible?"
Yu Yue said decisively: "Of course, because they are worried that if we lose a lot this time, we will not be able to enjoy such services and itineraries in the future."
Ye Cang: ...
I don’t quite understand it, but it seems very powerful.
Ugetsu had no worries that people wouldn't do the same.
Because "novelty" is a necessity for many people.
Businessmen
It is necessary to develop various new things to do public relations so as to stand out from the crowd of businessmen and come out on top.
It is even simpler for people who have money and free time.
They need to be happy.
Especially projects that others cannot easily accomplish or obtain, which can make them feel superior and happy.
Not only do you play by yourself, you also have to bring others along to prove your status.
And those who have been led to experience it will spread the news, and more people will be attracted.
Not everyone is necessarily interested in this project, but this is no longer the time to consider whether they are interested or not. What they want to compete for is face.
Everyone else went but you didn't. Everyone else knew that you could chat with them, but you didn't. Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
In this way, won’t the traffic come?
When a certain number of people talk about and approve of something, it becomes a so-called "trend". When something becomes a trend, even if Yu Yue doesn't promote it, there will be countless people who will support it.
All Yu Yue has to do then is to occasionally add fuel to the fire and keep the enthusiasm going - until she is ready to launch the next one.
Before that, all they have to do is to keep the 'traffic' that is 'diverted'.
After all, as long as the publicity is in place, you can always get some traffic, but how much you can retain depends on how much effort you put in.
Speaking of this means of transportation that can meet several requirements at the same time and can initially keep people...
Of course, the most professional one has to come.
"so……"
The red-haired boy looked at the people in front of him and the piece of paper filled with demands.
"You want me to be Desert Two?"
"Yes ... No, I want you to retain some of the properties of Desert One and create another sightseeing vehicle specifically for desert sightseeing."
Yu Yue recalled the shape of the spider with a turtle shell on its back in "Desert No. 1", and rejected the name and design of "Desert No. 2" in a second.
It's not because of anything else, it's just because that is really...
Too ugly.
The kind that burns the eyes.
Not to mention attracting traffic, it’s good if it doesn’t discourage people from seeing that thing.
People can do weird things, but "weird" cannot be equated with "ugly".
If this kind of thing is released, people will not only doubt the aesthetics of the Sand Village, but will even question it.
I wonder if Yu Yue has good taste?
As for taste, once it is determined by others, it is extremely difficult to change it.
She wants to sell her products all over the world in the future, so she certainly can't fail here.
After hearing Yu Yue's words, Scorpion's delicate and beautiful face revealed a hint of reluctance. It was obvious that he was unwilling to change his rather 'perfect' creation.
But considering the commission and the subsequent income.
He pursed his lips and responded:
"I see."
Isn’t it just a change of appearance? That’s not easy.
As long as the money is in place, none of these can be discussed.
How could there be such a demand from a picky employer to be a ninja?
only……
Life really doesn't always go as planned.
Even I have to bow my head for money and materials.
Scorpion once again felt the coldness and cruelty of reality.
"By the way, it would be best if we could increase the interior space while ensuring performance, and then enlarge the windows so that people can see outside clearly."
“The speed can’t be too slow.”
"Of course, safety is the most important thing - you are an expert in this area, so just make your own arrangements."
Just like countless other clients, when everyone thought the demand had ended, Yu Yue threw out new requirements.
In modern society, there would definitely be countless parties who would clench their fists and want to punch her.
But in the ninja world, Scorpion just nodded as if it was nothing strange.
——After all, it was Miss Ugetsu’s request.
It would be strange if nothing was added.
Besides, compared to the messy last-minute requests from other nobles, it was good that she made things clear before starting work.
Then, in order to prevent Scorpion from misunderstanding, Yu Yue specially found Yashamaru to keep an eye on him in the shape of a scorpion covering a turtle shell or a frog covering a turtle shell.
Having seen the interior layout of 'Desert No. 1' before, Ugetsu feels that Yashamaru's aesthetic is relatively trustworthy.
The things used in tourist attractions may not be beautiful, but they must not be ugly.
Important things must be said three times.
After repeated instructions, Yashamaru, who received Ugetsu's commission, said solemnly:
"Please don't worry."
"I will definitely keep an eye on Lord Scorpion and won't let him put anything he shouldn't have!"
"I will complete the mission even if it means I can't stop you from playing ninja!"
——Obviously he also agreed with Yu Yue’s judgment.
After outsourcing the transportation issue, the next thing is the venue and personnel.
As mentioned before, a qualified and complete event is usually divided into three stages: event planning, event arrangement, and venue layout.
The first half can be simply summarized as planning, promotion, cooperation and materials.
The second half mainly deals with the venue, accommodation and other arrangements.
Unlike the last time Konoha held an event, where most of the participants were locals, most of the guests at Sand Village this time were outsiders, so special attention had to be paid not only to the first half, but also to the venue, food and lodging for the second half.
But these are actually easy to say. After all, they are now in the Ninja Village, and they just need to come up with plans and plans.
Hard-working little honey... no, the ninjas will work diligently according to the part they get until everything is done.
Not only do they ensure quality and quantity, but they also work hard and never complain even if rework is required.
Sometimes, even without Yu Yue saying anything, they would still think about it over and over again and strive for perfection.
The reason why Yu Yue was so bold to make the plan right away was also related to the ninjas' incredible execution and completion ability.
She and the ninja really have a mutually beneficial relationship - if they continue like this, they will have unlimited opportunities to make money!
Ugetsu's actions were not hidden from the ninjas from Konoha.
People like Uchiha Shisui, who have been working for her since the beginning, have also taken on a considerable amount of assistant work.
Although Orochimaru and the others were not immediately pulled to work together, no one avoided them while working.
Therefore, Konoha soon received news from Orochimaru, and learned that Ugetsu was going to join forces with the Sand Village to hold an event related to the "Dream Package".
“This is treason!!!”
It's rare that someone who refutes him is not around, and Shimura Danzo can finally speak his iconic lines with full energy again. !