He stood up and announced directly.
"Pass."
Bai's body stiffened, then he immediately lowered his head.
"Thank you, Boss Zhang Yu!"
Zhang Yu looked at him, his tone softening.
"Your probationary period is ending early, effective immediately."
"Bai has been officially promoted to a full-time employee of the Undead Tavern."
Bai raised her head, her eyes a little red.
"Can... I really stay?"
Zhang Yu nodded.
"Certainly."
"This will be your workplace from now on."
"It's your home too."
Bai nodded vigorously.
I will work hard.
"I won't let Boss Zhang Yu down."
Zhang Yu flipped his hand and took out a new clothing gift box, placing it in front of Bai.
"Promotion bonus."
Bai looked at the gift box, her cheeks slowly turning red.
He no longer needs to ask.
This packaging clearly indicates it's a new women's uniform.
Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Light blue."
"It can be worn for casual wear and light service."
Bai lowered his head, his ears burning, but he still accepted it with both hands.
"Thank you, Boss Zhang Yu."
I will keep it safe.
[bite!]
[Task complete.]
[Task Name: Thoughtful Employee Training]
[Task rewards are being distributed --]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the complete Ice Release Kekkei Genkai.]
The next second, a cool and clear power surged into Zhang Yu's body.
It wasn't just a simple chill.
It's a kind of instinctual bloodline.
The properties of water and wind naturally blend within the body, transforming into a power capable of freezing ice.
Zhang Yu raised his hand, his fingertips not Hand Seals, nor did he deliberately mobilize his Chakra, yet one could feel a cold power quietly settling deep within his body.
I've got the complete Ice Release.
Bai Gang picked up the gift box, then suddenly stopped.
He looked up at Zhang Yu, his face revealing an overwhelming shock for the first time.
This aura...
Ice Release.
Moreover, it's more complete and stable than the Ice Release he possesses.
Bai's heart rate quickened slightly.
How could Boss Zhang Yu possess Ice Release?
Not yet.
But now it suddenly exists.
Many questions arose in Bai's mind, but he quickly lowered his head and didn't ask them.
The Undead Tavern is shrouded in too many inexplicable secrets.
If the boss is willing to talk, he will.
If the boss doesn't tell him, he shouldn't ask any more questions.
Bai simply hugged the gift box a little tighter.
He's lucky to have a boss like that.
The infrastructure construction in the backyard is also in its final stages.
Over at the vegetable garden, Hashirama and Ban had already neatly trimmed the furrows.
The ground, which was initially a mess dug up by Hashirama, has now been completely transformed.
The rows of furrows are straight and even, the soil is fine and loose, and there are walkways along the sides.
Over at the fishpond, the pit Zabuza dug had been filled with water. Tobirama had repeatedly adjusted the slope and the inlet, and the overall structure looked much more stable.
That evening, Zhang Yu announced that everyone would have dinner together.
Izuna prepared a table full of food.
A row of chilled beer and cola were laid out.
Hashirama was the first to raise his glass.
"Celebrating the near completion of the vegetable garden and fishpond!"
Zabuza, holding a beer, surprisingly didn't have such a sour look on his face.
"Finally, I don't have to dig in the dirt Tenten anymore."
Tobirama said calmly, "There's still the final finishing touches to be made."
Ban snorted coldly.
Don't hold us back tomorrow.
Hashirama immediately objected.
"I did the most work!"
Zhang Yu smiled and raised his glass.
"Alright."
Everyone has worked hard during this time.
"The tavern will be closed tomorrow to finalize everything."
"Once the vegetable garden and fishpond are fully completed, the supply of ingredients for the kitchen will be guaranteed."
Bai sat to the side, wearing her newly received uniform, her face still a little red.
He said softly, "I'll help tomorrow too."
Zhang Yu nodded.
"Everyone will be on duty tomorrow."
"Completely advance the main questline."
The next morning, Zhang Yu hung a sign that read "Closed Today" at the entrance.
Bai looked at the closed tavern door, still feeling a little uneasy.
This was the first time since he started working as a greeter that he didn't have to stand at the door to greet guests.
Zhang Yu clapped his hands.
"Everyone, go to the backyard."
"Only one thing to do today."
"Completed."
In the morning, everyone first worked on improving the vegetable garden.
Tobirama was in charge of the final planning.
Which field to sow, which field to reserve, and which road to use for transporting seeds—everything was arranged clearly.
The Hashirama is responsible for turning over the soil one last time.
Ban watched from the side.
"The ridge line over there is crooked."
Hashirama immediately bent down to adjust.
How about this?
"Reluctantly."
Hashirama chuckled.
"Ban, you have really high standards."
Ban said coldly, "If you're not tall enough, you can turn the vegetable garden into a battlefield."
Hashirama immediately shut up.
Bai was responsible for handing the vegetable seeds to Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu personally scattered handfuls of vegetable seeds into the furrows and then covered them with fine soil.
Izuna was watering the plants nearby.
As the water receded, the clean soil quickly became moist.
The vegetable garden finally looked real.
In the afternoon, Zhang Yu and Tobirama went to the fishpond again.
The fishpond is not large, but the slope is very stable.
Tobirama squatted down to the side and checked the water level.
"Fish fry can be released."
Zabuza walked over carrying a wooden bucket.
The One-Tail contained tiny fish fry.
Zhang Yu took the wooden bucket and slowly poured the fish fry into the fishpond.
The tiny fry disperse immediately after entering the water, wagging their tails underwater.
Bai stood to the side watching, and said softly, "So small."
Hashirama also came over.
"It'll take a long time for it to grow up, won't it?"
Zhang Yu didn't say anything.
He looked at the vegetable garden and fishpond in front of him.
The vegetable seeds have been sown.
The fish fry were also released in.
The backyard infrastructure was built from scratch and is now completely complete.
But problems are also present.
The vegetable garden contained only freshly sown seeds and tender seedlings.
The fishpond was full of tiny fish fry.
Forget about supporting the pub to be self-sufficient, it can't even afford to provide a single meal for its staff.
If they grow at a normal rate, vegetables will take at least a while, and fish fry will grow even slower.
The main quest requires a long-term, usable food base.
Having land and ponds alone is not enough.
There must be ripe vegetables.
We need to have usable fish.
Zhang Yu stood in the backyard, his brows slowly furrowing.
Hashirama looked at the vegetable garden and scratched his head.
"Boss, when can we eat these dishes?"
Yu paused for a moment.
"Normally, it won't be that fast."
Zabuza looked towards the fishpond.
The fish were pitifully small.
Tobirama nodded.
"If left to grow naturally, the tavern's supply cannot be met in the short term."
Zhang Yu understood, of course.
He opened the system panel, looked at the final goal of the main quest, and felt a pang of annoyance.
The infrastructure is complete.
We are still far from being self-sufficient.
Do we really have to wait several months?
The daylily buds were already cold.
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and then directly opened the System Shop.
The store list expands rapidly.
Beverages.
Food.
Kitchenware.
Employee uniforms.
Miscellaneous props.
He flipped through the items one by one, and soon stopped at the category of agricultural tools.
Two items came into view.
[Super Fertilizer: 1000 Gold Coins per bag.]
[Effect: When sown in a vegetable garden, it can accelerate the ripening of vegetables and fruits to full maturity within fifteen minutes.]
[Super Fish Food: 1000 Gold Coins per bag.]
[Effect: After being released into the fishpond, fish will mature to full size within fifteen minutes.]
Both items cost 1,000 gold coins per bag and can make fruits, vegetables, and fish grow to their full size in 15 minutes.