Zhang Yu went to the backyard and found it was even tidier than he had imagined.
Hashirama squatted on the ground, earnestly smoothing the soil.
Ban stood to the side, coldly giving orders.
"It's higher over there."
Hashirama immediately moved over.
How about this?
"Too low."
"How about this?"
"Reluctantly."
Hashirama was not angry at all; in fact, he was quite pleased.
"Ban, look, our teamwork is really great!"
Ban snorted coldly.
"Stop talking nonsense."
On the sixth day, the fishpond was mostly dug.
Zabuza became much more silent.
He discovered that the work he did in the Undead Tavern after his death was even more outrageous than the missions he carried out in life.
Washing vegetables. Serving dishes. Digging a fishpond.
But somehow, drinking beer and eating Izuna's cooking every day, life didn't seem so bad after all.
Evening of the seventh day.
The backyard has finally changed.
The vacant lot, which was originally overgrown with weeds, has been transformed into a neat vegetable garden.
The field ridges are straight and even, the soil is fine and loose, and there are passageways for transporting soil.
On the other side, the basic shape of the fishpond has also been dug out.
The slope is very stable and the bottom is flat. Although it has not yet been officially filled with water for fish farming, its basic structure is already visible.
Zhang Yu stood in the backyard, looking at the results before him, and nodded in satisfaction.
Seven days.
These guys were slacking off the whole time, yet they still managed to pull off this.
All I can say is that a top-tier expert is a top-tier expert.
Even without using Ninjutsu, even if you deliberately slow down, your inherent strength is still there.
Hashirama wiped his sweat, his face full of anticipation.
"Boss, today's beer..."
Zhang Yu glanced at him.
"You'll get your share."
Hashirama his senses instantly.
"The boss is so generous!"
Ban said indifferently, "Noisy."
Tobirama put away the measuring rope.
"The vegetable garden and fishpond are already taking shape; all that's needed is further improvement."
Zabuza put down the shovel and let out a long breath.
"It's almost done."
Bai stood next to Zhang Yu, looking at the backyard, and also showed a slight smile.
"You guys are really amazing."
Hashirama immediately straightened his chest.
"Of course!"
"We worked diligently for seven days straight!"
Zhang Yu smiled but didn't expose him.
Just as construction was progressing steadily in the backyard, the wind chimes at the entrance to the front hall suddenly rang.
Bai immediately turned around.
"We have a guest."
Zhang Yu turned and walked back to the front hall.
The tavern door was pushed open.
A middle-aged man dressed in Hyuga clan attire walked in.
His expression was dignified, his demeanor composed, and the lines on his forehead and around his eyes exuded the majesty of the Hyuga Main Family.
Beside him was a little girl.
The girl had her head down, her hands gently clenched in front of her, and her cheeks were slightly flushed; it was Hinata Hyuga.
Zhang Yu recognized him at a glance.
Hyuga Hiashi.
The Hyuga Clan.
And judging from this, they weren't just passing by.
Sure enough, as soon as Hyuga Hiashi entered, his gaze swept across the interior of the tavern.
Tables and chairs, bar counter, wine cabinet, lighting.
And there's Bai standing at the door.
His expression visibly paused for a moment.
This tavern was completely different from what he had imagined.
It's not a traditional izakaya, nor is it a tavern frequented by ninjas.
It's clean, bright, and has an indescribable sense of novelty.
The faint aroma of sake in the air made Hyuga Hiashi's throat involuntarily move.
He came here specifically for the wine.
The last time Hinata returned home from here, she brought back a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) that Zhang Yu had given her.
He had only tasted a cup out of concern for his father.
As a result of that one bite, Hyuga Hiashi was completely under his control.
Strong. Fragrant. Clean.
It felt like fire going down my throat, but the sensation was so intense it sent shivers down my spine.
The Shinobi World isn't without strong liquor.
But no liquor is as direct and domineering as that bottle of Erguotou, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
Hiashi Hyuga carefully saved that bottle of wine, drinking it for Hyuga Hiashi days.
After finishing the last drop, he stared at the empty bottle for a long time and decided on the spot to come to the Undead Tavern.
Hinata's eyes lit up when she saw Zhang Yu.
She spoke softly.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu greeted him with a smile.
Hinata, here you are again.
Hinata's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded gently.
"Um."
Hyuga Hiashi looked at Zhang Yu, his tone very polite.
" Boss Zhang Yu, I've heard so much about you."
"My daughter was kindly taken care of last time and even brought back some fine wine from your shop."
"I have taken the liberty of visiting you today, as I wish to pay you a personal visit."
Zhang Yu knew this perfectly well.
The visit was a pretense.
Hoarding wine is the real deal.
But he had a very warm smile on his face.
"Chief Hiashi kind."
" Hinata is a customer at the tavern, so it's only right that I take care of her."
Please have a seat.
After he finished speaking, he waved directly to Bai.
"Bai, bring some snacks."
"Two more iced Cokes, please."
Bai nodded immediately.
"Yes, Boss Zhang Yu."
Hinata's previously reserved expression immediately brightened with anticipation upon hearing about the snacks and iced cola.
She was very impressed with the food and drinks at the Undead Tavern on her last visit.
She had never drunk that kind of cool, sweet, bubbly cola at the Hyuga Clan.
Hyuga Hiashi noticed his daughter's reaction and was somewhat surprised.
Hinata always been an introverted person.
I get nervous easily when facing anyone in the clan.
But in this tavern, although she was still shy, she was clearly filled with anticipation.
This made Hyuga Hiashi pay even more attention to the Undead Tavern.
The two had just sat down.
A system notification suddenly popped up in front of Zhang Yu's eyes.
[bite!]
[Previous tasks completed.]
[The host has acquired mastery of the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm techniques.]
[Simultaneous mastery of techniques: Eight Trigrams Rotation.]
[Simultaneous mastery of techniques: Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms.]
[Special adaptation complete: The host no longer needs to use the Byakugan and can now perform premium-grade Gentle Fist.]
The next second, a wealth of Gentle Fist experience flooded into Zhang Yu's mind.
The eight trigrams and their directions.
Chakra circulation.
He struck with his palm at close range.
Acupressure rhythm.
The rotating defense that Rotation.
A series of 128 palm strikes to suppress the opponent.
Everything is crystal clear.
Just standing there, Zhang Yu felt his understanding of close combat suddenly increase significantly.
This is not simply about learning a few moves.
Instead, he directly incorporated the Gentle Fist system, honed over many years by the Hyuga Clan, into his physical instincts.
What's even more outrageous is that he doesn't need to Byakugan.
It can also perform high-quality Gentle Fist.
That's awesome.
The core Taijutsu of the Hyuga Clan, when it came to him, even had its bloodline limitations erased by the system.
Looking at Hyuga Hiashi in front of him, Zhang Yu felt even better.
The system presented this generous gift as soon as the Hyuga clan leader entered.
They truly are a valued customer.
Young girls find it hard to resist the temptation of cold drinks and desserts.
Even middle-aged strongmen cannot resist the allure of unique spirits.
One of a kind in the Shinobi World.
You'll never forget it once you've tasted it.
Especially someone like Hyuga Hiashi, who has no shortage of money or ordinary alcohol.
What he lacks is something unique and valuable that others don't have, something the Hyuga Clan can offer.
Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) perfectly hits this spot.
If managed well, prices can certainly be raised.
Just then, the system notification sounded again.
[bite!]
[New quest triggered.]
[Task Name: The Hyuga Clan Chief's High-Priced Order.]