I became rich through business in the ninja world

Before Uchiha Itachi could get alert, he saw those people bowing to him in unison.

"Master! You are here!"

???

Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened, but the children continued their welcome:

"Master! I didn't expect to be able to enroll with you! I'm so happy!"

"Master! Can you please teach me that move - eh."

A boy with gleaming eyes wanted to ask for advice, but was hit on the head by the girl next to him.

"Idiot! How could you come up and say that! What if the master thinks we are not sincere!"

That's right, the reason why these people started such a big battle was that they wanted Uchiha Itachi to teach them the skills of sugar syrup.

Although the 'Sugar Contest' has passed, the things that happened in the contest and the various exquisite performances are still talked about.

The climax technology displayed makes the children even more envious.

Originally, they thought they would be great if they could just create a graphic or three-dimensional shape.

How could you imagine it could be so cool?

Of course you have to learn this.

How could you not learn?

In particular, Ugetsu Store has specially prepared a [ranking list].

In fact, the popularity of Ugetsumi Tangji hasn’t subsided yet, so he simply put up a sign next to the store.

It says 'Trashy Heroes List'.

Compare, you can compare.

Since everyone likes it very much, why doesn't she add fuel to this and give them a goal to strive for?

No one dislikes being acknowledged.

Especially in the direction that you like and are good at.

So after discussing with other people, Ugetsu Shop’s “Tangyue Hero List” was born.

The ratings are based on cleanliness and styling difficulty, and are updated once a week. The top three people will receive a 'one-week sugar syrup supply coupon', a 'three-day sugar syrup supply coupon' and a 'one-day sugar syrup supply coupon' respectively.

Of course, one week and three days does not mean unlimited supply, but a limited amount of once a day, about the size of a baby's fist.

To be honest, this saves them money on buying syrup for one week/three days/one day. If they want to do something big, they may have to add some money of their own.

But even this is enough for the children to cheer. The joy of free prostitution has always been so straightforward.

Besides, is this just a matter of getting syrup for free?

Of course not, this is a symbol of glory.

The point is that the whole village can see the glory of their skills.

Isn’t this better than bragging about yourself everywhere?

As long as the name is placed on it, it is ironclad proof of strength.

He exudes the aura of a strong person in his low-key manner, and he inadvertently exposes others in the face.

Adults will be addicted to this cool feeling, how can children refuse!

So when they heard that Uchiha Itachi, who was famous in the candy world, was going to enroll in school with them, they were so excited that they couldn't even sleep the night before.

Even before dawn today, we gathered together and began to discuss how to give Master Uchiha Itachi an 'unforgettable' welcome ceremony, so that the other party could feel the feelings of us and others, and then keep the 'secret' message to Master Uchiha Itachi. Teach yourself the special skill.

Yes, the children all believe that Itachi Uchiha, who was the first to teach the art of making sugar, must have a hidden trump card of his own.

As long as they learn a little bit, they can become extraordinary in the village.

In this way, they will definitely surpass the neighbor's little flower/next door street Taro and become the most anticipated child king.

"First of all, it has to be shocking."

"You have to be polite."

"Momentum! The most important thing is momentum!"

Some propose this, some propose that.

Of course there will be no shortage of opponents.

However, because everyone had clear goals and a high degree of unity, a preliminary consensus was finally reached after some red-faced arguments.

With this

As a premise, they drafted three or four different welcome styles, and finally chose the current one after several votes.

The children all wore clothes similar to those worn by Itachi Uchiha (to pay tribute), lined up neatly in two teams (for momentum), and finally bowed and unified the slogan. (polite and imposing)

After rehearsing several times, they finally arrived at this welcoming gesture that satisfied them but left Uchiha Itachi at a loss.

Although Uchiha people are often described as having extreme emotions, most of the time they show restraint and restraint.

Words like 'like' and 'love' will not be put on their lips.

"Great" is already a very high-level compliment.

For Uchiha Itachi, the 'team building' that Miss Ugetsu specially prepared for him was the ultimate.

I never expected that such a scene would happen today.

So he lost the ability to react for a moment and didn't know what to do.

It wasn't until the children started making trouble again that he finally acted like a cat recovering from a frightened state. He breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the 'students' in front of him quietly and said solemnly:

"If it's after school time."

When it comes to mentoring, Uchiha Itachi is considered a veteran. In addition, working at Ugetsu Store is his first job in life, so he is actually quite emotional about the job of 'guidance'.

Therefore, he does not object to teaching everyone more sugar-reducing techniques in his spare time.

"Okay Master, no problem Master!"

"We will never delay your class study!"

"We will arrange the time. Master, as long as you can take the time to give me some advice! If only it could be given a few more times... Ouch, why did you hit me again!"

The boy with the quickest mouth at the beginning received another slap. This time it wasn't just one person, but many fists fell on him.

The girl quickly smiled:

"Master Itachi, he is talking nonsense. Just find your free time. It doesn't matter how many times you do it, we will be happy if you are willing to guide us!"

The girl smiled as brightly as a flower, and at the same time, several hands stretched out and tacitly pulled the boy behind to block him.

It's better not to let such a person with such an outspoken mouth appear in front of Master Itachi.

"We are all classmates. You can ask me anytime if it doesn't affect your studies."

The young man with a low ponytail considered his words and tried to ease the atmosphere. He felt that what he said was quite satisfactory, but what greeted him was another round of flattery.

"As expected of Master Itachi! You have a broad mind!"

"So impressed!"

“How generous! Such a nice person!”

Children imitate the rhetoric they hear from adults.

They may not all understand what these compliments mean, but whatever, as long as they are compliments, that's enough.

Who doesn't like to be praised?

I praised Master Weasel so much that they could get more guidance.

Of course, not everyone thinks this way, and there are also children who can't stand the beauty of Uchiha Itachi.

It's just that they are single and weak, and they don't dare to jump out and sing the opposite at this time.

In fact, other than being envious of each other's popularity, the children had no deep grudge against Uchiha Itachi.

If I really have any objections, it's just because I've heard parents talk about it a lot at home and I've inherited it.

Therefore, if we really talk about it, rather than saying that they 'hate' Uchiha Itachi, it would be better to say that they 'dislike' Uchiha along with their parents.

But this 'dislike' is not enough to allow them to resist most people regardless.

So I can only hide in the corner and complain a few words in a low voice.

The first day of school ended peacefully(?) like this.

Back home, Uchiha Mikoto, like all parents who send their children to school on the first day, asked about what happened at school.

Countless images flashed through Uchiha Itachi's mind in an instant.

But in the end he just said carefully:

"The students... are all very enthusiastic."

"Enthusiasm...?"

This is an unexpected adjective. Especially what happened to Uchiha.

"Ah."

Uchiha Itachi nodded seriously.

"Very enthusiastic... Mother, can I come back later after school?"

Thinking of his promise to his classmates, he asked proactively.

"It won't delay training."

"sure."

Uchiha Mikoto bent down and gently touched her son's head.

"Go play with your classmates."

Originally, the reason for being strict with him was because of the war and because the atmosphere in the village was wrong.

But now that everything is improving, naturally there is no need for such strict requirements.

Uchiha Mikoto sincerely likes the current atmosphere in the village.

Not only did the original sense of opposition in the village almost disappear, but even the tense emotions within the Uchiha also dissipated unconsciously.

Nowadays, many people who live nearby even choose to come to Uchiha Street to buy milk tea.

Although it can be seen that everyone is still very reserved.

But it's still much better than the clear-cut look in the past.

"...Not for fun."

Uchiha Itachi explained briefly, then narrowed his eyes and accepted his mother's caress with enjoyment.

"Yes Yes."

Uchiha Mikoto responded with a smile.

"We Itachi are delayed. It must be because of something important, right?"

Itachi didn't speak, but he didn't deny her guess either.

It can be seen that he does regard this matter as an 'important matter' in his heart.

As a mother, Uchiha Mikoto was of course aware of this, so she smiled and joked:

"Do you need to bring snacks?"

The boy's face turned slightly red and he raised his voice in a rare move.

"Mother!"

On the other hand, at about the same time as Uchiha Itachi entered school, there was another big event.

That is, the competition among the Fourth Hokage has almost reached fever pitch.

In fact, a decision should have been made earlier, but there have always been many things in the village, plus Ugetsu's Sugar Contest and a series of subsequent impacts that interrupted the original plans of Konoha's top brass, and it's here today.

To this day, the competitors on both sides are evenly matched, with no winner or loser.

Namikaze Minato is a war hero, as is Orochimaru of the 'Sannin', and he was already famous around the world long before the fourth generation became famous.

Did Orochimaru single-handedly develop the 'Hero Egg' that became popular all over the country? But the reception and negotiations of the Third Kazekage were hosted by Minato Namikaze.

Isn't cooperation with Ninja Village important?

Besides, the planning and creativity of the hero egg are not Orochimaru's, right?

If you say so, can Miss Ugetsu be included in the Hokage candidates?

——It’s boring to say that.

So everyone tacitly bypassed these and continued to tear apart one by one.

You say he is 123, I will list 456.

The entire Ninja Village was filled with discussions about this matter.

The Yuyue Store, where people often stayed in order to buy blind boxes and candy bars, has become a gossip center.

There is endless gossip, news about my second uncle’s aunt’s daughter-in-law’s sister, etc.

After a while, it was said that Orochimaru had been chosen.

After a while, it turned out that Namikaze Minato had already secretly taken over, but it was not announced.

It is even said that Jiraiya came back just to join the competition of the Fourth Hokage.

In short, there are all kinds of speculations.

But for Ugetsu, there was only one thing to do.

"Increased publicity."

"what?"

"For the promotion of the products - especially the display of hero eggs and Minato Namikaze dolls - I remember Scorpio made a few more and sent them over, right?"

"Take these to the Fire Country and display them. By the way, remember to put together more beautiful backgrounds. Make them as stunning and exquisite as possible."

Ugetsu issued new instructions.

"There are also hero eggs. Merchants from the Kingdom of Fire can ask them to pick up more goods and emphasize how precious and rare the 'hidden items' are."

"This is……"

Uchiha Shisui nodded and raised his eyebrows.

He could vaguely sense that these instructions must have a purpose, but it was difficult for him to tell what they were for.

"You have to give someone a big gift."

It has been subtly paving the way for so long through the distribution of goods, and it is time to detonate it.

And not just in the Leaf Village.

She wanted to make the name "Namikaze Minato" familiar to everyone from commoners to nobles throughout the Fire Country.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know who ‘Minato Namikaze’ is, as long as he is associated with extremely positive words like ‘hero’.

In this way, people don't even know what Namikaze Minato did. But as long as they are familiar with it, can leave an impression, and are the first to think of it at critical moments.

‘Ah, this is talking about the hero. ’

In this way, whether it is a choice through opinion polls or a decision made by middle and high-level people, 'Minato Namikaze' will definitely be the one they are most familiar with.

As long as you can be slightly influenced when making decisions, that's enough.

Just use it on the edge.

Doing key things at important nodes can not only get twice the result with half the effort.

It can also have the effect of killing with one hit.

——Of course, if this is not enough, she also has other means.

What kind of campaign slogans, artificial propaganda... you can even do something similar to linkage activities.

Such as voting opportunities or vouchers.

The matter of pulling people's heads is not a problem, it can be done.

"The big gift...is it for Lord Minato?"

Uchiha Shisui tried to think along Ugetsu's train of thought, and seemed to find it a little clearer.

In his opinion, Miss Ugetsu and Lord Minato have always had a good relationship.

Minato-sama and Kushina-sama have always provided a lot of help, so it makes sense for Miss Ugetsu to return the favor with a 'big gift' at this time.

It is better to say that it is only normal to help at this time.

"more than."

Ugetsu looked at Uchiha Shisui, and saw the confused look on the young man's clean and delicate face. He couldn't help but feel itchy, and raised his hand to touch his soft curly hair.

My chief assistant is really useful, but I'm still a bit immature when it comes to this kind of head-splitting stuff.

"Let this be a question for you to think about. Besides Mr. Minato, who else can be the recipient of the gift? You can tell me when you have figured it out."

Of course Namikaze Minato was the recipient of the gift.

But it's just one of them.

Yuyue sneered in her heart.

The main target, of course, is that old guy Danzo.

Dare you give her eye drops?

Then don't blame her for giving him a big gift of "failed expectations".

In the final analysis, the selection of the Fourth Hokage is based on performance and popularity.

Even if he has no performance, Ugetsu can still meet someone with his performance, not to mention that the other person is already a person with real talents and achievements.

As for popularity.

This Ugetsu still dares to say that there is no one in Konoha who knows how to create publicity and sales better than him.

I'm sorry for Orochimaru though.

But compared to the rise of Orochimaru, who was supported by Danzo, it was of course more beneficial to him to have Namikaze Minato rise to power.

Ugetsu has always been very clear about the crux of his cooperation with Ninjamura and the difficulties he faces. In fact, when faced with business opponents and traps, she actually has a skillful way of dealing with them, which allows her to calmly crush them one by one.

But here, she's no ninja.

Naturally, there is a gap between him and the ninja.

she can hire

Ninja, you can work closely with ninjas.

But there is no way for her to become a 'family' directly.

This means that she can only influence the ninjas' decisions, but cannot directly dictate their decisions.

Therefore, a good partner who can be mutually beneficial to you is extremely important.

——And under the premise that her relationship with Danzo was definitely broken, Namikaze Minato was almost her only choice.

Therefore, Ugetsu will spare no effort to help him rise to the top.

Because this is tantamount to protecting one's own interests.

She thought like this and stroked Uchiha Shisui's fluffy curly hair.

Ah, it feels really good.

"What shampoo did you use, Shisui?"

She wanted to use it too.

However, the boy who was asked tilted his head:

"...Isn't it enough to just use soap?"

Yuyue:......

Although she is my favorite right-hand man, this Versailles talk about natural beauty is really annoying.

Damn it, let’s wait until she finds a skill that can compete with her!

After all, the level of natural beauty is limited.

But the potential of technology! It's unlimited!

...Or she should first ask the pharmacist Ms. Nonou, or... Orochimaru?

In the evening, in front of the desk.

Jiraiya encountered the biggest career crisis since he entered the profession of [writer].

His outline was killed.

"The story is too vulgar."

"The plot is too old."

"Only combat is somewhat interesting, but combat is an important part but not everything. The proportion needs to be adjusted."

"How can a villain be so monotonous? Are all the enemies you ninjas usually encounter carved out of the same mold?"

"Think about it again."

The words 'think about it again' were like a hammer hitting Jiraiya's brain.

As a best-selling author since his debut, Jiraiya has always been smooth sailing, writing wherever he wants.

How does he know what is technology and what is old-fashioned?

When it comes to writing, don’t we just need to write out the plot and story and that’s it?

Jiraiya really doesn't understand what the difference is, or how to 'catch the reader's attention' and 'make people want to stop'.

In his opinion, what he wrote was pretty good.

Doesn't the best-selling "The Story of Strong Perseverance" prove this point?

What is wrong?

He rubbed his face that was not completely swollen, and then grimaced in pain.

Because the pharmacist Nonoyu helped him with the second treatment, he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to use the reason that he was seriously injured and couldn't write.

But the treatment by the pharmacist Nonoyu only healed those injuries that looked serious (but were actually very serious).

For example, those bruises on the face and body that do not actually affect the movement are still preserved. And I don’t know if it’s his illusion.

I always feel that the wounds left behind are much more painful than expected.

I can't write anything while sitting here anyway.

Jiraiya put down his pen.

Get ready to go out for a walk.

The atmosphere in Konoha Village when there was no preparations for the war was peaceful - even better than Jiraiya had imagined.

Originally, he thought that the village would be even more depressed and tense because of the war that ended not long ago.

Wounds caused by war are not always easy to heal.

This is true even for them who have long been accustomed to war.

After all, ninjas are humans too.

People who cry, laugh, and feel sad, who bleed when injured, and who can't get over it because of the wounds in their hearts that are difficult to heal.

But now it looks pretty good.

Although Jiraiya doesn't have such deep feelings for the village, it is the place where he was born after all, and there is no such thing as everyone.

I don’t want the place where I was born and grew up to be good.

"Jiraiya-sama, please don't embarrass us in a place like this again."

Just as Jiraiya was looking into the distance in a daze, a male voice appeared behind him.

"...Fugaku."

Jiraiya identified the other party's identity without even turning around.

"How do you..."

"Mikoto asked us to pay more attention when patrolling." Uchiha Fugaku had a look of embarrassment on his strict face, "I hope Lord Jiraiya will not appear where he shouldn't be."

If it had been in the past, Uchiha Fugaku would definitely not have said such words to Jiraiya, one of the 'Three Ninjas'. Whether it is out of respect for the other party or considering the relationship between Uchiha and the village.

He would never say such rude words directly.

——Of course, Mikoto would not have made such a request to herself in the past.

Thinking of his wife's instructions to him with a terrifying smile, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but shudder.

Compared with the "Sannin", the scary smiling Mikoto is more terrifying.

"So, please don't stay in a place like this."

Where?

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had come to the direction leading to the bathing house as a habit.

——Although the distance between the two sides is still far, if you look at it from a distance, you can still see the building of the bathhouse.

But then again.

"Isn't this too strict?"

"Is it still far away?"

"This is also the common appeal of the majority of women in Konoha. Please understand."

Mikoto, Kushina, the pharmacist Nonou who is the director of the orphanage, and Ugetsu-san, the manager of the Ugetsu store, made the same request.

This number is enough to represent the ‘majority of female compatriots’.

Uchiha Fugaku looked at the other party.

I hope he won't embarrass himself and find it hard to explain when he returns.

——This Konoha is really getting more and more magical.

Jiraiya opened his mouth, but did not refute.

Instead, he took two steps back, signaling that he would not come closer.

Seeing this, Uchiha Fugaku nodded gratefully:

"Thank you very much for your cooperation."

"Really..."

Finding that Uchiha Fugaku did not leave, but continued to stare at him silently, Jiraiya touched his head, turned around and left obediently.

Embarrassing or not...

The two of them were in a stalemate on the way to the bathhouse, which was not a problem.

If the old man found out, he would have to talk about it again.

He is such an old man, and it is not a problem for him to be caught and read by the teacher all day long.

Jiraiya looked at the scene of smoke rising everywhere in Konoha, tiptoed, and changed direction.

——Forget it, let’s go see what the students are doing.

Kushina must have calmed down after beating herself up like that before, right?

Really.

Obviously that child has never studied with Tsunade.

Why did you learn Tsunade's tricks to the fullest?

Thinking of the person in his memory after a long absence, Jiraiya sighed and missed him again.

——I wonder what will happen to her now that she disappeared from the battlefield long ago?

"Shizune, what are you doing?"

Because of the sudden chill, Tsunade decided to end today's morning early and go back to rest.

But when she walked out of the tavern, she didn't see a familiar figure. After looking around, she saw Shizune doing something in front of a store with his back turned to her.

"Shizune?"

She didn't know what she was doing, and she was so focused that she didn't even hear her own call.

Tsunade couldn't help but become curious and looked over.

"Ah, Tsunade-sama."

Shizune, who finally came to her senses, shrank her neck shyly.

He coyly hid the lottery ticket in his hand.

"What is this doing?"

Of course, Tsunade would not blame the other party for such a trivial matter, but she became interested.

I want to know what could have caused her to be so obsessed with it.

"It's...that...hero egg..."

Shizune's voice became quieter and quieter.

Apparently he was ashamed that he was so old and yet he accidentally indulged in such a toy-like thing. Although there are many buyers of the same age, many are even much older than Shizune.

But the girl still felt that as a ninja, she was addicted to these things... somewhat childish.

——Of course, this is because she has never seen how popular these things are in Konoha, so she thinks so.

But then again.

Shizune licked her lips.

This feeling of ‘cultivating your own heroes’ is really great.

Watching it take shape and grow little by little will give you a sense of accomplishment.

That's why Shizune put together a set and couldn't help but buy the new version.

She also bought a 'dream bag' specifically for this purpose, but unfortunately she has been following Tsunade-sama everywhere recently and has no time to calm down and work hard.

Previously, she saw someone using a dream bag to put together a whole set of scenery for their 'Hero Egg'. It was really beautiful.

The seaside looks so lifelike, even the waves are spelled out by him.

When one day they can settle down, she will also go to fight in the mountains and seas!

If others have it, how can our own cub not have it!

"Is it the one you bought a lot of before?"

"Yes, but not exactly the same."

When it came to her area of ​​expertise, Shizune didn't care about being shy and immediately explained it to Tsunade-sama happily.

Talking from one generation to the second generation, from similarities to differences, talking endlessly.

"——Anyway, this time in addition to different clothes colors and styles from last time, there are also hidden limited editions!"

"Oh."

Tsunade responded uninterested.

How about changing clothes? Isn't it still the kind of watering thing?

Probably only children like Shizune would like it.

"I heard that the hidden version of Namikaze Minato-sama is an ultra-rare treasure that can only be obtained by one lucky person from thousands of... no, one in a hundred thousand."

"Is that so..."

A look of interest appeared on Tsunade's face.

She is actually not interested in such trivial things as raising hero eggs - just talk about heroes.

Anyone who wants to be is a fool.

What she cares about are the words 'lucky one in a million' and 'ultra-rare treasure'.

Isn't this just like gambling?

The bet is on vision and luck.

She smiled.

It's rare for Shizune to like something so much, plus...

"It just so happens that I'm getting a little bored just playing with the same old stuff."

Tsunade pushed aside Shizune and stood in front of the stall.

He proudly slapped a stack of money on the table and said:

"Give me fifty first!"

Look, I'll drive it out for you on the spot!