Sliced meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu were all piled up on the kitchen counter.
The hot pot equipment is already set up.
The large pot was placed in the center of the table.
Bowls and chopsticks are all prepared.
The drinks and alcoholic beverages were moved to the side.
All that's missing is Zhang Yu's secret base sauce.
Just then, a system notification popped up in front of Zhang Yu's eyes.
[bite!]
[New quest triggered.]
[Task Requirements: Persuade Kurenai Yuhi to stay for a spicy hot pot meal, making her completely addicted to the Undead Tavern.]
[Quest Reward: A complete set of high-quality, advanced Genjutsu.]
[Reward Description: No Hand Seals required, extremely few weaknesses, very difficult to break, can be directly integrated into the host's mental control system.]
Zhang Yu paused in his steps.
High-level Genjutsu?
No Hand Seals required?
Very few flaws?
That's a great reward!
He never intended for Kurenai Yuhi to leave.
Now that the system is offering a reward, there's even less reason to refuse.
Genjutsu techniques are extremely useful in the Shinobi World.
Especially high-level Genjutsu that require no Hand Seals and have no flaws.
This gives him an extra trump card.
Zhang Yu's mood immediately improved.
We welcome all comers.
We must take it.
After finishing the last piece of pastry, Kurenai Yuhi stood up again as she watched everyone get busy.
" Boss Zhang Yu, the pastries are delicious."
"But forget about hot pot, I'd rather..."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhang Yu had already stood in front of her, smiling as he blocked her way.
" Teacher Kurenai, you think you can just run away after eating some snacks?"
"Are you planning to freeload our Undead Tavern's appetizers for dinner?"
Kurenai Yuhi stopped in her tracks, her cheeks flushing.
She was already feeling a bit awkward because of Asuma's situation, and Zhang Yu's words eased her tension considerably.
That's not what I meant.
She explained softly, "It's just that I've already bothered you for too long today."
Zhang Yu laughed and said, "It's Asuma who's being bothered, not you."
Kurenai Yuhi looked at him, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke even softer.
" Boss Zhang Yu, are you really welcoming me to stay?"
That was a very carefully chosen question.
She's not stupid.
The Undead Tavern is too mysterious; the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, Madara Uchiha, and Uchiha Izuna are all here.
Zhang Yu treated her differently than he treated Asuma.
She felt both curious and apprehensive.
Zhang Yu stopped joking and looked at her seriously.
"Of course it's true."
"In business, I value integrity above all else."
"I won't hold back against those who deserve a confrontation."
"I won't lie to guests who deserve to be welcomed."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and took out four exquisite small coupons from the bar drawer, placing them in front of Kurenai Yuhi.
"This is for you."
Kurenai Yuhi looked down.
There were a few words written on it.
[ Undead Tavern Free Meal Coupon]
She was stunned.
Four?
Zhang Yu nodded.
One ticket covers the entire order.
"You can come to the store anytime you want in the future."
"Drinks, snacks, and meals are all free."
"Of course, don't bring Asuma."
As the last sentence was uttered, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but chuckle softly again.
Behind the bar, the expressions of the four onlookers simultaneously became subtle.
Hashirama lowered his voice. "That's it?"
Izuna glanced at the four free meal coupons. "I thought the boss was going to say something more important."
Ban snorted coldly, "Dawdling."
Tobirama said calmly, "Your expectations are too high."
Hashirama looked regretful. "I thought I'd witness the birth of the Undead Tavern."
Izuna reminded him, "The ingredients are ready."
Hashirama snapped back to reality.
"Yes!"
He immediately looked at Zhang Yu: "Boss, where's the secret-recipe extra-spicy hot pot broth?"
I've been waiting for this for ages!
Zhang Yu gave him a disapproving look.
"That's all you're thinking about."
Hashirama replied matter-of-factly, "Of course."
"I have to try this spicy flavor that can make even a freak question the meaning of life!"
Ban gave him a cold glance.
"I won't."
Zhang Yu chuckled and looked at Kurenai Yuhi again.
" Teacher Kurenai, since all the ingredients are ready, why don't you stay for a meal?"
" The Undead Tavern has a rule: new customers get their first meal for free."
"If you're worried, you can ask Hinata later."
"She's been here before and has eaten our pastries."
Upon hearing Hinata's name, Kurenai Yuhi felt a significant reduction in her concerns.
Hinata is introverted and not particularly vigilant, but the Hyuga Clan will not allow her to enter dangerous places casually.
Since Hinata was able to come, it means that this tavern at least won't harm ordinary customers.
Moreover, she already had a strong curiosity about Zhang Yu.
This young man can make legendary undead powerhouses revolve around him.
And even when she's in her most awkward moment, you can still save her face.
She did want to get closer.
I also want to find out just how many secrets the Undead Tavern holds.
Kurenai Yuhi nodded gently.
"Then I'll have to trouble you Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu smiled and said, "No trouble at all."
"You staying today is a favor to our tavern."
Upon Hashirama immediately went to move a table out of excitement.
Tobirama was in charge of setting the table.
Izuna brought out the prepared ingredients one plate at a time.
Madara stood to the side with his arms crossed, seemingly motionless, until Hashirama had placed a table askew. Then, he impatiently Earth Flow over and straightened the table with one hand.
Click.
The table legs landed firmly on the ground.
Hashirama blinked.
"Ban, you're actually very good at setting the table."
Ban said coldly, "Shut up."
Before long, two tables were set up in the center of the hall.
The table was ridiculously large.
It's topped with sliced meat, vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, meatballs, lobster, and oysters.
Hashirama, Tobirama, Madara, Izuna were sitting over there, and the pot was clearly being prepared to be extremely spicy.
The other table was much smaller.
There was just enough room for two people.
The pots are different too.
A hot pot with two separate broths.
On one side, the red oil sizzles and boils, while on the other, the clear broth shines brightly.
Upon seeing this arrangement, Kurenai Yuhi's cheeks involuntarily flushed again.
That's so obvious.
Zhang Yu saw it too.
He looked at Hashirama.
"Who arranged this?"
Hashirama immediately raised his hand.
"I!"
"Boss, you and Teacher Kurenai definitely can't eat the super spicy food with us."
"That's why I specially prepared a hot pot with two broths for you."
"If Teacher Kurenai wants something light, she can have the clear broth; if she wants to try something spicy, she can try the spicy broth."
Zhang Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"Good."
He opened the group chat directly and sent Hashirama a red envelope.
[ Zhang Yu: Hashirama's arrangements are in place; here's two bottles of chilled beer as a reward.]
Hashirama's eyes lit up immediately.
[ Hashirama Senju received the boss's red envelope: two bottles of chilled beer.]
"The boss is so generous!"
Ban scoffed, "Pathetic."
Hashirama laughed even harder, "Madara, you're just jealous."
Kurenai Yuhi watched this scene, she felt increasingly absurd.
The First Hokage was this happy because of two bottles of beer.
Madara Uchiha making sarcastic remarks from the side.
The Second Hokage even carefully checked the positions of the bowls and chopsticks.
If this scene were to get out, no one in the entire Konoha would believe it.
She stood up and gave a slight bow to the group.
" Lord First, Second, I apologize for disturbing you today."