"Mr. Yoichi, this month's welfare funds have all been distributed. Quite a few clansmen asked me to pass on their thanks to you."
Uchiha Mikota said gently. Seeing Uchiha Yoichi nod without speaking, she moved on to the next topic.
"The ninja game has already been launched. It will be published in six cities within the Land of Fire today. However, advertising was done in advance, and Mr. Hayato is very confident. He believes the ninja game will sell well... But now Konoha is about to go to war, is it okay to sell games?"
The final question was Uchiha Mikota's own. After hearing the news of the war, she certainly wouldn't be in the mood to play games anymore.
However, Uchiha Yoichi didn't quite agree. He calmly said, "No problem. The ninjas' war has little to do with civilians. At least within the Land of Fire, it's very safe. It won't affect them.
Moreover, the first version of the game we developed is related to war. The advertisement also calls on all citizens of the Land of Fire to repel invaders within the game. This isn't an ordinary ninja game; it's a patriotic game! Every time they buy a game, the front-line ninjas will have one more shuriken."
Uchiha Yoichi flipped open the newspaper, found a page with the advertisement, and pointed it out to Uchiha Mikota, which read: "Support the front-line ninjas. In the game, you are also a hero of the nation!"
Unexpectedly, upon seeing this advertisement, Uchiha Mikota felt an urge to buy a game to contribute a shuriken to the front-line ninjas.
"Shinya and Hideto are already trying hard to purchase military equipment and supplies, but it's hard to buy now. The great ninja villages are also snapping them up. They can only try to ensure the quantities agreed upon earlier...."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi shook his head and said, "The war has already begun. It's naturally not easy to buy. Just let them try to stock up. This should have been foreseen and bought earlier. What were they doing before?"
"...."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mikota slightly lowered her head without speaking. Her husband used to manage these things, so she couldn't agree and criticize her own husband.
However, Fugaku was so busy before. Even if there were some omissions, it was understandable... Moreover, he has already handed over the clan's military equipment business, which can be considered compensation.
"Mr. Yoichi, Mr. Tokugawa said he will come to see you this afternoon. The first ninja combat suit has been made, and it seems the quality is quite outstanding."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi nodded and said, "I know. I'll find Elder Kenji then. Madam Mikota, if you have time, you can also come to see it this afternoon."
"By the way, there's one more thing that requires Madam Mikota's attention: to survey the needs of the clansmen, what they want to do or buy after getting the money.
This matter is quite troublesome, and you alone might find it difficult. I'll go find Elder Kenji.... or Madam Mikota, you can ask the Clan Leader for a few helpers."
"Mr. Yoichi, I can just find Fugaku. But why survey this? Does it have... any significance?"
"The clansmen suddenly get so much money, and they will get this much every month. Saving it makes no sense, and soon they'll want to spend it. But how many places in the village are there to consume? Counting them up, it's less than one street, not enough for the clansmen to spend."
Uchiha Yoichi explained. He considered this when distributing the money, earning money and good reputation, as well as gratitude from the clansmen, all by himself.
The only one in this situation likely to clench fists, redden their face, and feel indignant is probably Uchiha Fugaku.
"What's the use of money that can't be spent? It's not even as good as toilet paper. Therefore, we need to know what the clansmen want to do and buy. Knowing this saves ordinary clansmen from leaving the village. After all, it's quite troublesome for them to leave the village. If we help them buy what they want, they enjoy it when stepping out. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
After hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Uchiha Mikota unconsciously nodded. Thinking about it this way, it indeed benefits ordinary clansmen significantly.
With money, consumption is always needed. Even if just buying some high-grade beef to improve meals, it's better than saving money. Moreover, few people have the habit of saving here in Konoha Village. It's different from ordinary civilians.
Uchiha Yoichi said, "Ninjas have ninja needs, ordinary clansmen have ordinary clansmen needs. Since we want to benefit the clansmen, we naturally have to carefully consider the arrangements. But for Madam Mikota, it's somewhat exhausting. Fortunately, you can have the Clan Leader help you."
"Mr. Yoichi, you're right..."
This compliment was genuinely from Mikota's heart. Although she previously somewhat disliked Uchiha Yoichi always opposing Fugaku, now seeing Uchiha Yoichi often considering the clansmen, her emotions are quite complex.
Moreover, he even noticed she might be very tired and wanted to find someone to help her....
After reporting the matters, Uchiha Mikota hurriedly headed back home, as she might have to go out again in the afternoon. While heading back to have lunch, she could also check on Itachi.
When she got home, Uchiha Fugaku was already sitting at the dining table eating, and Itachi was being cared for by a clansman.
The clansman taking care of Uchiha Itachi was Uchiha Kazuki, who was twenty-eight years old. Her husband used to be a Chunin within the clan but died unexpectedly during a mission three years ago.
Uchiha Kazuki also had a daughter around Itachi's age, just because of the child couldn't work. But now with Uchiha's welfare system and acceptance of Uchiha Fugaku's employment, she could let her daughter be taken care of by her younger sister while taking care of Itachi, which is much more convenient.