It turns out that when people say it once.
In fact, it is often 'billions of times'.
“What are you doing!?”
It was the leading ninja of the Kusagakure Village who woke people up from their frenzy.
"ah……"
The boys and girls who were intoxicated by the excitement and joy of drawing gashapon suddenly shuddered.
When they focused their attention again, what they saw was the leading ninja who was looking at them with a ferocious face.
as well as……
There are two baskets of capsule toy shells around.
"This, this..." Could it be that they twisted all these things?!
Several young ninjas from the Kusagakure Village were dumbfounded.
How come they have no impression?
I thought I had only given it a brief try, and was thinking of cleaning it up before the teacher came back.
The boys and girls who were caught red-handed finally came to their senses and huddled together like quails, shrinking their necks.
It’s over, I’m going to be scolded!
At this moment, someone suddenly had an idea.
"Teacher! We are gathering intelligence!"
Gathering intelligence?
Do you think I'd be fooled by you?
The teacher crossed his arms across his chest, with an expression that said, 'Keep making up stories, let me see what other nonsense you can come up with.'
"Really, we just want to know what the Sand Village is doing and why these people are so fanatical... Sensei also said that this Chunin Exam is different from any other one you know, right!"
The boy from Kusagakure Village continued to work hard to make... convince his teacher.
"Since we want to investigate, we must first know what these things are, right?"
"If you want to know, you have to experience it yourself... to understand how it works."
"So you guys just started playing without caring about anything?"
The teacher raised an eyebrow.
His expression and tone were not very good.
Obviously, the results of the negotiations with several other ninja villages did not satisfy him.
——What do you mean by 'It's time for something new to happen in the Chunin Exams'?
This is the sacred Chunin Exam!
It is a sacred occasion for young ninjas to show themselves and fight for their future!
However, no matter what the leading ninja of Kusagakure Village thought, the others behaved very calmly.
Even talking about the next
In which village should the Ninja Exam be held? Should we prepare a commercial district in advance? And so on.
The final result is naturally a failure.
When I came back, I saw the students who should have been resting in the hotel were squatting in front of that strange-looking machine, turning the buttons non-stop, and shouting for a round box.
It's like he has a mental problem.
Who can stand this?
"No no! We are really experiencing deep learning!"
The young man said, and quickly stuffed the unused tokens into the machine, then said to the leading ninja:
"Teacher! You can try it too! Know yourself and know your enemy!"
teacher:……
Okay, now you’ve set your sights on me.
"OK."
He walked up to the machine.
Let me try and show you - this kind of thing is a waste of time, just wait and see how I will deal with you when I get back.
Then?
And then nothing happened.
It is said that there is always only 'once' and 'billion times'.
The man originally thought that it was just a matter of opening a round box.
But as the round balls rolled out one by one, the people around started shouting and discussing because of the different colors of the balls.
The leading ninja of the Kusagakure Village was also unconsciously infected and began to look forward to what was inside.
What could it be?
Every time I open it, I am filled with great anticipation.
Every unopened capsule represents infinite possibilities.
One by one, one by one, finally...
Um?
The leading ninja reached into the machine and touched nothing.
His first reaction was not to wake up, but to speak subconsciously:
"Why is it gone?"
"Ah, because I have no money."
The boy from Kusagakure Village smiled wickedly and spread his hands.
“That’s the amount of money we invested before.”
"Then vote again..."
Words come before thoughts.
After the words came out of his mouth, the leading ninja finally realized what he had done.
His face, which looked weathered from sleeping in the open air, turned dark red.
“Ahem.”
He coughed twice.
"I roughly understand... This kind of thing really needs to be tested on the spot.
Check it out."
Thinking about how angry he was just now, he couldn't afford to quibble anymore.
The leading ninja of the Kusagakure Village was relieved, but at the same time he couldn't help feeling scared.
It's terrible, really terrible.
It's just a gashapon machine that can turn a battle-hardened ninja like him into this. Wouldn't the others be more interesting... no, more capable of destroying people's rationality?
The leading ninja had a serious expression.
He felt that he really needed to conduct a more in-depth and comprehensive investigation to thoroughly understand the magic of this new Chunin Exam and the "support event".
So after experiencing activities such as 'Cheering discounts', 'Cheering blind box games', 'Cheering claw machine battles', 'Cheering lucky draws', etc., the Kusagakure ninja returned to the inn with a lot of gadgets and a serious face.
“This is the real enemy.”
His expression was solemn - it was almost the same when he faced A-level tasks in the past.
Compared to the upcoming Chunin Exam, he felt that this "cheering event" was more terrifying and threatening.
After all, even a battle-hardened ninja like him fell into the trap.
How can those young kids bear it?
Fortunately, he finally controlled himself with his extraordinary willpower.
"Obviously I have no money..."
The students who witnessed the teacher's madness whispered to their classmates.
Although it was he who dragged the teacher into this in the beginning.
But who would have thought that the other party could be so fanatical.
If it weren't for the fact that food and lodging were free during the Chunin Exams.
They might have to consider where to get some missions to earn money for food and accommodation.
but……
“The game is really fun.”
"Yes, there are also peripheral products of Young Heroes."
That's the peripheral product of "Young Heroes"!
Who doesn’t want that?
I just hate that I can't go all in.
Although they lost everything along with their teacher, the children of Kusagakure Village were not dissatisfied.
After all, that was the "Young Heroes" peripheral product that I had been longing for.
Although "Young Heroes" has been releasing peripheral products intermittently.
But the amount around there is not enough to share, the quantity itself is limited, and the market of the five major countries alone accounts for 80% of it. People in small countries and villages like them can't buy it at all.
What's good?
It's a rare opportunity, so of course I'll take as much as I can.
Just as the boys and girls were excitedly discussing their gains, a girl wearing a purple short dress, a high ponytail, and a ninja tool bag on her back walked into the hotel.
"!?"
Several ninjas from the Kusagakure Village suddenly widened their eyes.
Because of the way she was dressed!
"Mayumi Kugisaki!"
This is definitely Mayumi Kugisaki!
Hearing their voices, the girl who was dressed exactly like Mayumi Kugisaki in "Young Heroes" turned around with a smile.
"That's right."
She was quite happy to meet someone like her.
"Ah, a ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village?"
Noticing the forehead protector on her forehead, the people of Kusagakure Village determined her identity.
"Yes, you are from Kusagakure Village?"
People will naturally have a better impression of people who share the same interests with them.
"You are Mayumi Kugisaki, right?"
"Is that the clothes that only the first prize can win for the second anniversary?"
"I'm wearing this, but you can buy it now."
The young ninja girl from the Hidden Cloud Village, Yukito, readily told them the "big news."
"In the Ugetsu store in the Sand Village, in order to support the upcoming Chunin Exam, they are selling the same items as the protagonists of Young Heroes."
! ?
What?
There is such a good thing! ?
The Kusagakure ninjas suddenly stood up.
"But the quantity is limited, so there is only a fixed number every day... If you go early tomorrow, you should still have a chance."
Yu Muren himself has enough, so he doesn't mind sharing the news with others.
But for the participating ninjas from Kusagakure Village, it was a bolt from the blue.
Because their funding is really...
"Damn it, asking me to find the base of the sand bandits!"
One of the boys was about to cry.
He really wants the same style as Nakamikado Osamu, such a handsome high-necked base and windbreaker.
Wear it and you will be the brightest elite in the village!
"My ninja tool bag, same as Mayumi's..."
Some people prefer accessories rather than clothes.
But no matter which one, now they all look desperate.
So the boy's words immediately attracted the agreement of others.
"Right! We can find the sand bandits and get the bounty!"
"We can do missions!"
"I'm going too!"
Seeing that the topic was becoming more and more out of place, the teacher in charge of the Kusagakure Village had no choice but to step forward.
Of course he knew how important "Young Heroes" was to the team members, but there was nothing he could do without money.
The most important thing for them now is the Chunin Exam.
Other things, no matter how important, have to be given up first.
After all, they are ninjas, and a ninja's life is full of pain and giving up.
"By the way, besides the protagonist, there is also a ninja sword of the same model as Rai."
As if realizing that he had forgotten something, Yu Mu Ren added another sentence.
What!?
Rai's Ninja Sword!?
Now, the leading ninja was no longer calm.
That's it! Lai!
Unlike children, among adults, although he is a villain, their favorite is "Lai", who is forced to become a villain from a hero and sacrifices himself to block the fatal blow for the protagonists at the last moment.
This is especially true for older ninjas or those who have experienced war.
They could relate to Lai’s experience.
Therefore, it is impossible not to love and respect this character who was once a hero and who finally left like a hero and like a senior.
This time, it was the boys and girls from the Kusagakure Village who hugged their teacher tightly.
Because he even wanted to challenge the S-rank rebel ninja who was operating in the Wind Country.
"Teacher! Wake up!"
"Yes, teacher, it's just a knife!"
Calm down, you're just a special jonin! You're not even good at fighting!
"Teacher, we can't live without you——"
Help me, Sensei, you are the one who is going to take us to participate in the Chunin Exams—
Similar things happened continuously in various places inside and outside the city in a short period of time.
Who can resist new and interesting games, as well as peripheral products of favorite works?
In addition, shop owners also came one after another to liven up the atmosphere.
The various types of support products are also sold happily. You can make money and support your own country's ninjas... Who wouldn't be happy?
In addition, part of the income from the support products will eventually be
Invest in the bonus.
In this way, even if the ninjas don't win in the end, they won't return empty-handed.
——Looking back, they also spent real money to the ninjas of their own village!
The hottest and most popular among them is Yuyue Store.
The 'Sagakure Ugetsu Shoten Branch Chunin Exam Special Limited Edition' carefully prepared by Ugetsu immediately gained a huge amount of sales by taking advantage of this wave of popularity.
The sale of the same equipment (clothing/ninja tools) as "Young Heroes" was actually arranged before, but the idea at that time was to debut it on the third anniversary.
But now there is the Chunin Exam, which is obviously a better stage.
So Yu Yue just spent money to have the first batch of goods produced quickly, and sent it over quickly using Ninja Express (...).
However, it does take some time from production to transportation, so it is not available for sale until today.
——It's just that people are so fanatical.
I heard that some people from the Sand Village even went to deal with the "sand bandits" deep in the desert and the rebel ninjas who had a bounty on their heads.
Yu Yue was confused.
...No, is it that serious?
"After all, everyone wants the same thing."
Uchiha Shisui smiled.
Of course, sending a message back to the ninja village to ask for money is one way, but that is still too slow.
I spent a lot of money in the early stage, and now if I want peripherals, of course I have to find a way to get the money.
"But thanks to this incident, the Kingdom of Wind has become safer."
"I heard that the daimyo was also very happy."
If the daimyo wanted something, he certainly didn't need to raise money like this. Therefore, he only thought that the elimination of so many evil forces was just a positive impact brought about by holding the Chunin Exam.
For this, he was very happy and approved a separate sum of money to be given to the Sand Village as a reward.
Now that the Kingdom of Wind is rich, of course it will reward those who have provided benefits to it.
The Third Kazekage, who had never thought of making money by holding the Chunin Exam, said: "..."
It is true that if one lives long enough, one is likely to see everything.
Since the money was earned by the ninjas from other villages, the Third Kazekage generously spent the money on these ninjas from other villages.
After all, the Sand Village is not short of money now, so there is no need to worry about this.
As a result, the ninjas from other villages who came to participate in the competition found that their food and accommodation standards had risen sharply.
The things inside the room door have been changed to a more advanced one.
The food got better too.
There were even extra fruit snacks provided in the afternoon.
Of course, if you are worried, you can choose not to eat it, but the Sand Village will continue to be fair and just and provide each ninja village with a number of portions that match the number of people.
...But looking at the fresh fruits and fragrant snacks, no one would send them back as they are.
The contestants enjoyed the meal with great relish.
But the pressure was placed on the ninjas who led the team.
The Sand Village has already made such a big fuss, it will be difficult for them in the future.
It's impossible that the treatment in the Sand Village is so good, but when it's your turn, you become stingy, right?
It would be fine if there was no comparison, but this comparison will really nail them to the pillar of shame.
Who can stand this?
But if you want to compete in this area, you have to invest real money.
Whether the village can afford the money... is another matter.
Fortunately, there is still a long time before the next Chunin Exam, so they still have time to think about what to do.
But the Sand Village was too unfair this time.
Without consulting them in advance, they raised the level of food and accommodation without authorization.
It's hard not to see this as a stumbling block for them.
Damn, it’s not a big deal to be rich.
——Of course it’s great to be rich.
This is especially true for the Sand Village, which has been poor.
This is a great opportunity to reverse their past image of poverty and barrenness.
It's rare that Yu Yue created such a good opportunity, so of course they have to work hard, so in addition to the part that the ninja is paying attention to.
They also provide a lot of services for ordinary tourists.
For example, there are street lights that are on day and night, and rest areas at regular intervals.
Massage services like the previous 'sand bath' are also prepared.
Even after Yu Yue transferred a batch of whitening facial masks, there was also a special "skin care area".
Mainly for the 'blank time gate' during the game and the rest period between the games.
It's different from countries like Konoha or the Land of Lightning that are close to other places.
The Sand Village is located in a corner of the continent, and it is quite far away from the country on the other side.
Therefore, it is impossible to let people go back during the rest days of the Chunin Exams, and then call them back when the competition starts.
Therefore, it is necessary
We need to prepare a comprehensive program that can help people kill time when they are not watching the game.
Of course, the Sand Village in the past would not even dare to think about it, but now, they have enough confidence to do so.
So not only do it, but do it to the best of your ability.
As a result, more and more people came to the Sand Village.
Those who had received the news about the support event spread the news.
Those who have a good experience will also be keen to invite their friends to come.
As time goes by, there are naturally more and more people.
Those who come experience all kinds of benefits, and are influenced by the massive cheering atmosphere, so it is natural for them to choose to join.
As a result, this unprecedented "support event" became bigger and bigger.
If in the past it was mainly the shops that took action, now the main force of promotion is the tourists who took spontaneous action and the supporters from various countries who came specifically to participate in the support activities.
There is strength in numbers, and with everyone's brainstorming, there will naturally be more creative ideas.
As a result, the supporting activities and supporting products have become more diverse and competitive.
Cheering banners of various sizes can be seen everywhere on the walls of the outer city.
In fact, there were only a few at the beginning, and because I made them myself, the size and number of words were very limited.
But it can't resist people's competitive spirit.
If your Fire Country has it, our Thunder Country will also have no shortage of it.
What? The Lightning Nation says "must win!" Then our Earth Nation must be "first!"
What's more, everyone is on these two streets in the outer city, so you can see them everywhere you look.
The competition is naturally fierce.
In the end, it turned into this scene that looked like a landscape.
The buildings on both sides of the street were hung with banners of various sizes and colors.
There were also people wearing uniform accessories on the streets handing out various items of support.
Some are purchased, and some are homemade.
Although the quality and styles vary, people's enthusiasm can be fully felt.
Tourists whose countries don't have ninja villages also found it interesting and participated in it unconsciously.
One says that the ninjas of Konoha are amazing, while the other says that the ninjas of the Hidden Mist Village are powerful.
In short, everyone has their own preferences and support.
In addition, when everyone is taking action for the same thing, it will naturally have an impact buff, and people will be more genuine in their emotions.
Plus
Most of the participants are young people in their prime.
Even if they have average looks, they have a natural spirit at this age. The mystery of the ninja profession and the perception that each person is strong make people even more immersed in it.
Support, of course we support, why not support?
Anyway, there are no participants from my country, so who I support depends purely on my own preference, right?
That ninja sister is so cool and beautiful, I like her and I want to support her.
Wow, that ninja brother looks so well behaved. Is such a boy also going to take part in the Chunin Exam? Is that really okay? I'm really concerned.
And so on and so forth.
So after these tourists joined in, the activity really expanded to a level beyond the imagination of the local people.
——After all, people will never be stingy about spending money or energy on "what I like".
Although it is an 'honest' profession, most of the work of ninjas is still hidden and inconspicuous.
For example, assassination, espionage, war...
For example, jobs like transportation and guarding.
In short, they are the type who take success for granted, but will be criticized and insulted if they fail.
Being supported like this, and even having arguments with people for supporting me.
It is truly unprecedented and unheard of.
This left the ninjas at a loss for what to do.
But at the same time, there is also a subtle sense of pride and responsibility.
With so many people supporting me, I can't lose.
If I can't become a Chunin, I will be so ashamed that I won't be able to face anyone.
The originally somewhat dizzy mood was thus calmed down.
No, they have to work hard.
Even if it’s just to live up to those who support you?
As a result, the usage of the training ground increased significantly in the last two days.
In order to avoid accidents that no one would know about, the training grounds prepared by the Sand Village are all open-air.
This way, if something happens in public, the Sand Village will not be unable to explain it.
But on the other hand, being in the open air also means that other people can see it too.
Who doesn’t like the heroic look of a young man who is full of energy and collagen on his face?
Seeing them moving skillfully and sweating, people's support for them became even deeper.
——Although there is also this
Quietly changed the object of support.
But overall, people are becoming more and more enthusiastic about cheering.
If they could enter the training ground and it would affect the ninja's training (mainly because it was dangerous), they would definitely rush up to find the ninja they supported.
But even if people are prohibited from approaching, it cannot affect people's enthusiasm.
If I can’t get close, can’t I send you anything?
Then the Genin from each ninja village found that there were many random "gifts" in their residences.
Ah this.
Really...
I feel quite embarrassed.
I am so full of passion and excitement, but have nowhere to release it.
I can never repay you. I really can never repay you.
...No, that's not right.
As long as they can do well in the upcoming Chunin Exams.
That's it!
That’s right, we must win! And we must win beautifully!
Now, the enthusiasm of everyone from the contestants to the cheerleaders has been aroused to the extreme.
——Ugetsu was the only one who was not surprised by this situation.
After all, there is really little entertainment in this world.
Apart from anything else, the fact that "the mountains are high and the road is long" is enough to hinder the enthusiasm of most people.
Even if there is no war, going out is still a very hard and troublesome thing for many people.
Therefore, people rarely hold large-scale events that involve people from many places.
Even if it is held, it will be difficult to make it as comprehensive and lively as Yu Yue.
In this way, the attraction to people far away will naturally be reduced.
Seeing that people are not very involved, the organizers will naturally reduce the number of events or simply not hold them.
But people always need to be happy.
What Yu Yue has done just meets people's needs in this regard.
Coupled with the Chunin Exam, which is a large-scale event that is designed to be displayed for the participants to watch.
That would be a match made in heaven.
It’s a pity that such opportunities don’t always come.
I still have to think of other ways...
"Ms. Ugetsu."
Just as Ugetsu was thinking about whether she should find some large-scale activities on her own, Uchiha Shisui knocked on the door and walked in.
"Shisui? Is it okay for you not to go get ready?"
Everyone else has already gone to the training ground and is busy making the final sprint.
"It's okay. I've prepared a lot."
The curly-haired boy smiled before stating the purpose of his visit.
"Lord Kazekage said that a businessman wants to donate some money to the Sand Village and wanted to ask for your opinion."
"Donate money?"
Yu Yue raised an eyebrow.
Instead of telling me about the donation, he went to find Fengying?
And it’s not for the Chunin Exam, but for the Sand Village?
This is very interesting. !