Chapter 8 Manpower Crisis

“We are short-staffed.”

Yu Yue looked at her only two employees and began to worry. Although the two of them were almost responsible for the work of four people, they were still unable to do their best in the current situation.

To be honest, Ugetsu actually considered the possibility of a shortage of staff.

But in her imagination, that should be a problem to be faced later. At this stage, adding 1.5 Uchiha should be enough.

She really underestimated the enthusiasm of the people in Konoha Village for new things.

Actually, to be honest, Yu Yue just happened to run into it at the right time.

Earlier, Konoha was in a state of war. Although the village in the rear was safe, the village was built around ninjas, and the ninjas were at war, so the atmosphere in the village would not be very good.

Later, when the war was over, the connection with the outside world would be closer. When people could freely wander around the nearby Tansho Street, they would not care so much about the new things in the village.

It is natural that Ugetsu's blind box business, which happened to be at its best time during this period, became popular throughout Konoha.

"Do you need to hire more people?"

While Shisui was speaking, he did not stop packing the blind boxes.

After a day's business, it is naturally time to restock.

The inventory of the 50 and 100 tiers is almost cleared out - this is the result of the limited-time marketing that has been implemented in the rainy month. If there is no restriction, their stocking speed will definitely not be able to keep up with the purchase speed of people who have become avid blind box enthusiasts.

This was another thing that Yu Yue didn't expect.

Although Konoha Village looks old and primitive, people's economic situation is very healthy. In fact, because they have been suppressed for several years due to the war, they have a stronger desire to consume than before.

"Yes, you are now responsible for the syrup work. It would be too much for Itachi to be responsible for all the running errands and the sale of syrup."

Although Itachi is very capable at work, there are limits to what a kindergarten kid can do.

It would be fine for one or two days, but now the number of people will only increase and not decrease, so it is not enough to let Itachi come alone.

"It would be best to relieve you, Shisui, from the job of making syrup."

Although making syrup requires a certain amount of skill, it is actually a form of repetitive work. It is a waste of talent to limit a talent like Shisui to this.

In addition, although she paid for Shisui for the whole year, the village and

The Uchiha's orders were above his own, so he had to take time off to do the mission if necessary.

We still have to recruit another backup.

"But before that, let's finalize the drinks and snacks."

"Shisui, have you contacted the people on Uchiha Street?"

"Yes, you've already agreed that you can do it anytime...but is this really okay?"

Although Shisui helped to make the contact, he still had some doubts.

"If it's because of me..."

Uchiha Shisui spoke hesitantly.

As a ninja, his cognition was still at the stage where "ninja" and "ninja clan" were inseparable. Therefore, he naturally thought that the other party chose Uchiha because of him.

"That's not the case." Yu Yue interrupted Uchiha Shisui.

"I have my own plans."

Yu Yue plans to cooperate with surrounding businesses to sell tea and beverages. Her store is always crowded with people, and there are so many atmosphere groups, so when there are so many people, there will naturally be a demand for food and drink.

And where there is demand, there is a market.

If you want to do business, you must never ignore the market.

As for why she chose the Uchiha clan...apart from the fact that she had Shisui as an acquaintance and was easy to talk to, it was also because the Uchiha clan had a closed loop of production and sales, and would basically not form a competitive relationship with her.

Although the price here is definitely a little higher than outside because she doesn't cooperate with the source manufacturer to get the goods, but she is close here. People can spend a lot of money on buying "non-essential" blind boxes, so they naturally don't care about this little price difference.

It’s just like there are still people who pay for a bottle of mineral water at 10 yuan in a scenic spot.

Those customers who live a budget-conscious life are not her target users at this stage.

And for those who are 'not short of money'...you can have a chance to win a prize if you buy from her!

In addition to the classic 'Another Bottle', there are also 'Blind Box Vouchers' and the classic points card that allows you to get a blind box voucher once you accumulate consumption of 300 taels.

This way, more merchants won't have to worry about a backlog of goods, and on the other hand, customers waiting in line won't have to go far away to buy drinks elsewhere to quench their thirst.

Win-win, perfect.

As for her making a profit by helping them solve their basic needs, what's wrong with that? She makes money by using her brain.

How much she can earn is up to her.

The new day's 'blind box shop' is still very busy - yes, Yu Yue's shop

Now it has its own name in Konoha, that is, "blind box shop". Of course, for children, "sugar shop" may be more famous. But no matter which one it is, it can leave an impression on people, which is a good thing.

"Brother Shisui, there's not enough syrup."

Uchiha Itachi took a break from his busy schedule and poked his head in from outside.

"Coming right up!"

While Shisui was boiling new syrup, he went to get the finished product that had been boiled previously and placed aside.

To be honest, he didn't expect business to be so good... no, so popular.

He agreed to it at first just because he didn't want to waste his time. Besides, Yu Yuexing was really pitiful being alone, so he thought he would help if he could.

Unexpectedly, she could actually convince the Hokage to agree to the "annual package" service.

But he will definitely not go back on his promise.

"Shisui-nii?"

Itachi, who had returned, couldn't help but frowned when he saw the dazed 'genius of the clan'.

A look of accusation appeared on his face, saying "How can you be daydreaming during working hours?"

"Sorry, sorry. I'll be right there."

Shisui said this and brought out a portion of syrup that he had prepared earlier.

There was already a long line of children waiting to buy syrup in front.

If you look closely, you can even see some ninja children.

Just like Shisui and Itachi, they also discovered the fun of playing with taffy.

Not only them, even adults who love blind boxes couldn't help but buy one and play with it while queuing.

The side business of drinks and snacks went smoothly just as Yu Yue had planned.

People may not feel it when they are excited, but once the excitement wears off, hunger and thirst will come up, and they will naturally want to eat or drink something.

In addition, there are various activities here in Yuyue, so people naturally don’t mind spending a little more money.

Yu Yue was also very satisfied with this.

In this way, you don’t have to worry about the treatment expenses for next month, the month after next, or even for half a year.

And with extra money in hand, you can even consider developing new products.

But before that, the most urgent task is to find a new employee who is willing to work hard.

Having already experienced the joy of being a ninja employee, Ugetsu naturally immediately set his sights on those ninjas who had not yet regained their due status after the war for various reasons.

It is indeed troublesome that ninjas cannot be hired for a long time, but it is better than those who do not know their background.

It is more cost-effective to be a normal person or a ninja who is obedient and keeps secrets during the mission.

"Oh, Miss Ugetsuki?"

As soon as he reached the Hokage's office building, Ugetsu heard a somewhat familiar voice.

She turned her head and was dazzled by a golden light. After a few seconds, she realized that it was not light, but a blond young man standing under the light.

"Namikaze...Minato?"

Yu Yue remembered who he was. He was like a walking ray of sunshine, and she had only seen this one person in this world.

"Ahh, it's me."

Although it was just a chance encounter for Ugetsu, it was not the same for Minato Namikaze.

He had seen her earlier.

That was back in Konoha Hospital, during the war, the medical ninjas were very busy.

She sat alone on the bench in the hospital, as if she had been forgotten. Although she was still a child, her eyes were dead and hopeless.

Although I didn't know her, her appearance was deeply imprinted in my mind.

Minato Namikaze couldn't say what he felt at that time, but at that moment, he had this thought.

'I don't want to see my child with such an expression again'.

I want the war to end quickly.

I want everyone in the village to live happily.

Even if you are sick, you can get treatment in time and recover your health.

So when he heard about Ugetsu's situation later, he recommended Uchiha Shisui, the strongest 'genius' among the new generation of Uchiha, to the Third Generation.

Now it seems that my recommendation is not bad?

Of course, he had heard about the 'annual package' thing, and not only had he heard about it, he also admired it.

'Annual package' Uchiha, this is a request that even the Daimyo of the Land of Fire has never made.

"What's the matter with you this time?"

"We need to hire someone."

This is not a secret, Yu Yue said it bluntly.

"Hire someone."

Namikaze Minato rubbed his chin.

"So, any requests?"

Although she was a little surprised as to why he asked that, Yu Yue stated her needs without much hesitation.

He is a great hero of Konoha Village, and his network of contacts must be much wider than mine.

Rather than taking a complete stranger from the Hokage, it would be better to listen to the recommendations of the 'Hero of Konoha'. What if there is a good and cheap candidate?

To be honest, Ugetsu doesn't know much about Namikaze Minato, but after all, he is a well-informed and popular candidate for the next Hokage, so it would be nice to listen to his words for reference.

When recruiting, you need to use multiple channels and learn more.

“I see.”

Namikaze Minato pondered for a moment, then clapped his hands and asked as if he remembered something:

"Well...do you mind if I only have one eye normally?"

……ha?

Ugetsu frowned in thought.

Could it be a ninja who became disabled after going to the battlefield?

"Also... isn't it possible?"

Yu Yue nodded hesitantly.

Maybe the village can provide some subsidies or preferential policies for hiring disabled employees.

Ah, I'll have to ask about this later.

In the evening, the silver-haired boy who was cleaning ninja tools at home as usual suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.