Zhang Yu's expression froze.
"Help?"
"Yes."
Ino nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"This is our gift."
Hinata and I have already discussed it.
"I'll be working at the tavern for the next while."
"No salary."
"As long as meals and accommodation are included."
Hinata responded softly.
I will do my job seriously.
"I won't cause any trouble for Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu finally understood.
The so-called mysterious gift turned out to be two people working at the tavern for free.
It wasn't what he was thinking.
That's all?
Ino looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"Otherwise what?"
Why were you so surprised just now?
"Nothing."
Zhang Yu quickly adjusted his mindset.
"I just think this gift is very practical."
Although a little disappointed, the tavern was indeed short-staffed.
Yugao is still doing her internship.
Karin had only recently become familiar with the front desk work.
Now with the addition of Ino and Hinata, the number of waiters has suddenly increased considerably.
"Meals and accommodation included, no problem."
Zhang Yu looked at Bai.
"You guide them through the work."
Bai put down the cup.
"Clear."
Ino immediately pulled Hinata to stand in front of Haku.
What should we learn first?
"Look at the menu first."
Bai took out two menus.
"You need to remember the name and price of every drink and snack."
"We must remember customers' orders correctly."
Ino took the menu.
"No problem."
Hinata accepted it with both hands.
I will memorize it as soon as possible.
Bai led the two towards the bar.
Karin followed as well.
She had just learned how to work in the front office, which would be a good opportunity for her to get to know Ino and Hinata.
Uzuki Yugao stood to the side and glanced at Zhang Yu.
She clearly saw Zhang Yu pause for several seconds after hearing the contents of the gift.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
"Did you misunderstand just now?"
Zhang Yu remained unfazed.
"No."
"I just didn't expect them to work for free."
Yugao did not expose him.
She picked up the tray and turned to tidy up the empty table.
Zhang Yu sat back down in his chair and opened the Tavern Chat Group.
The group chat has been buzzing for quite a while now.
Hashirama Senju: " Asura, you just lost."
Asura Otsutsuki: "It was just a friendly sparring session."
Hashirama Senju: "A loss is a loss."
Hashirama Senju: "My Wood Release is stronger than yours."
Asura Otsutsuki: "Your technique has too large a range."
Asura Otsutsuki: "If it really comes to a fight, you might not necessarily win."
Hashirama Senju: "Then let's fight another round."
Tobirama Senju: "Brother, the Dispute Arena has just reopened."
Hashirama Senju: "It won't break."
Madara Uchiha: " Hashirama, what are you so smug about?"
Madara Uchiha: "You only defeated the source of your own power."
Hashirama Senju: "It's as if you didn't fight Indra."
Madara Uchiha: "He lost faster than Asura."
Indra Otsutsuki: "Shut up."
Madara Uchiha: "If you're not satisfied, you can continue."
Indra Otsutsuki: "Once I'm fully familiar with the fighting style of this era..."
Madara Uchiha: "After losing, you always have plenty of excuses."
Indra Otsutsuki: "Madara, don't get too cocky."
Uchiha Izuna: "Of course Madara will win."
Hashirama Senju: " Tobirama, why aren't you praising me?"
Tobirama Senju: "Big brother, the vegetables in the backyard haven't been watered yet."
Hashirama Senju: "..."
Asura Otsutsuki: "Brother."
Asura Otsutsuki: "We haven't seen each other in so long, how about we have dinner together?"
Indra Otsutsuki: "No."
Asura Otsutsuki: "I can share my flesh with you."
Indra Otsutsuki: "No need."
Asura Otsutsuki: "Then I'll sit next to you."
Indra Otsutsuki: "Stay away from me."
Hashirama Senju: " Asura, he seems to dislike you."
Madara Uchiha: "He's nowhere near as good Izuna."
Uchiha Izuna: "Madara is right."
Tobirama Senju: "Brother, don't laugh either."
Hashirama Senju: " Tobirama, we're brothers."
Tobirama Senju: "So remember to eat less meat tonight."
Hashirama Senju: "What does this have to do with brothers?"
Asura Otsutsuki: "Brother, look, those brothers talk all the time too."
Indra Otsutsuki: "I don't want to see."
Asura Otsutsuki: "Then let's say a few more words."
Indra Otsutsuki: "I refuse."
Hashirama Senju: " Asura, don't give up."
Madara Uchiha: " Indra, keep it up."
In the tavern's lobby, Bai, accompanied by Karin, was tidying up the liquor cabinet.
Ino and Hinata took the menu and ordered for the new customers.
Uzuki Yugao took a rag and wiped down the tables near the window, then bent down to clean up the empty wine bottles on the floor.
Zhang Yu sat behind the bar and opened the system panel.
[Current number of tavern staff: 9/10.]
[Collect ten employees to unlock business expansion features.]
Only one more is needed.
Although Ino and Hinata came to help every day, they were only temporary workers and did not sign a formal contract.
Yugao also stayed at the tavern only under the pretext of carrying out a mission.
Zhang Yu looked towards the front hall.
The tavern was getting busier and busier.
Haku, Karin, Izuna, and Zabuza are in charge of daily operations.
The Tobirama manages the accounts.
Although Madara, Hashirama, Indra, and Asura each had their own problems, at least they were able to follow orders.
Now, as long as Yugao is recruited, the ten-person team will be fully formed.
" Yugao."
Uzuki Yugao stopped what she was doing.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
"Don't wipe it yet, come to my office."
"Yes."
Yugao put down the rag and followed behind Zhang Yu.
Ino immediately looked up.
"Why did Boss Zhang Yu call Yugao alone?"
Hinata gently shook her head.
"I have no idea."
Karin stared at their retreating figures.
"It might be an assignment."
Bai did not participate in the speculation.
"Let's process the customers' orders first."
Zhang Yu led Yugao to the office on the second floor.
After the door was closed, the noise in the front hall decreased significantly.
Yugao stood in front of the table, waiting for Zhang Yu's instructions.
" Lord Zhang Yu, is there a new mission?"
"It's not a mission."
"Then please call me over..."
Zhang Yu did not answer immediately.
Recruiting Yugao is different from recruiting Karin.
Karin was used as a medical tool by Kusagakure, so there was no reason for her to stay.
Yugao, however, is a member of Konoha's Anbu.
Officially joining the tavern means she can no longer use it as a temporary mission location.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath and looked at her intently.
" Yugao."
"I want you to officially join the tavern."
"I'm not here temporarily to help out, nor am I staying as Anbu Ninja."
"I want you to become a full-time employee at the pub."
Uzuki Yugao was stunned on the spot.
She had assumed that Zhang Yu would assign her the next task.
I never expected to hear this.
Officially joined the tavern.
I'll stay here.
Just a few days ago, Zhang Yu asked her in front of Kakashi and Might Guy if she had a boyfriend.
Now they've called her into the office alone and asked her to stay.