The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 43 Market Research

Chapter 43 Market Research
Yo-yo, spinning top, Rubik's cube, Luban lock, Huarongdao, sword ball...

Seeing passers-by gradually gathering together, the little boy began to introduce and demonstrate various toys one by one as if they were his own treasures.

"This is a yo-yo. Look at my lightning strike, magic gloves, and the Eiffel Tower... What is the Eiffel Tower? Actually, I don't know..."

"And this is called a Rubik's Cube. You twist it like this to play with it. The teacher said it can help children train their brains... Let me show you how to restore it? Are you trying to make things difficult for me, Obito?"

Although the toys were a bit off during the display phase, the toys on the stalls still made the surrounding children envious due to their exquisite workmanship and novel and interesting ways to play.

"Mom, I want a Rubik's Cube! This is what I've been asking for my whole life!"

"Dad, buy me a yo-yo! Otherwise I'll tell Mom about the books you hid under your bed!"

Many cash-strapped parents are ready to pick up their children and sprint 100 meters to escape from this terrible area.

But the children were well prepared. They clung to their parents' clothes, begging, using threats or inducements, and would not give up until their parents bought them toys.

Some of the more advanced children no longer bothered to express themselves verbally, and simply lay dead on the street, leaving it to their parents to deal with...

In the end, many children failed to succeed and could only leave this sad place crying.

For the children who successfully bought the toys, the results were not as good as they imagined...

"Dad, let me play with that yo-yo!"

"Don't worry, Dad will test it for you first..."

Although young parents all say similar words.

But judging from their concentration when playing with the toys, it may take a long time for the children to really play with those toys...

After the onlookers gradually dispersed, the little boy held the box of money and ran to a big tree not far away. He said proudly to a handsome young man who was leaning against the tree reading a book:
"Teacher Hideki, look at how much money I've made. Am I actually a genius in business?"

The sky cleared up, the rain stopped, and Tuger felt like he was fine again...

Hideki rolled his eyes under the cover of the book before putting it down.

Seeing that Obito's nose was about to reach the sky, Hideki complained in his heart:

The toys sell well because of their high quality. Even if a ninja dog were to be the stall owner, the effect would probably not be bad.

However, in order not to undermine the child's self-confidence, Hideki still said with approval:

"It's indeed a great harvest. Perhaps you, Obito, really have a talent for business. Keep it up."

But before Obito could respond happily, Hideki added quietly:

"But Obito, didn't I tell you to carefully record the customer's information and toy preferences? Why don't you seem to have started writing?"

"Obito, besides your talent for business, do you also have a gift for photographic memory?"

"Oh, I forgot about this!"

"The teacher stopped talking. I have to write them down while I still remember them!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Obito hurriedly ran back to the stall with the cash box in his arms. He fumbled around for a pen and notebook, then began to think hard while biting the tip of the pen...

Seeing this, Hideki could only shake his head helplessly and smile bitterly.

The reason why he appeared here today was actually to do some market research.

Although all the toys he launched were classics that had stood the test of time in his previous lifetime.

However, when coming to a different world, it is possible that one may suffer from acclimatization problems.

For example, due to the generally low education level of villagers today, educational toys such as the Rubik's Cube are not as popular as Hideki imagined.

In addition, people from different classes have different requirements for the price and quality of toys.

In order to work out a reasonable production plan for the workshop, Hideki decided to collect some information by setting up a stall first.

But in fact, there is also a big reason, which is to use detailed market research data to bluff the inexperienced Sandaime, so that he will be willing to increase investment in the workshop...

Obito appeared here because he came here to help Hideki in response to Hideki's previous invitation.

Because only children can completely let down their guard and tell the truth about their opinions on various toys.

Of course, since Obito is here, there must be another guy who also accepted Hideki's invitation...

Hideki turned his head and looked at the other corner of Konoha Street. Asuma, who was also setting up a stall, felt helpless.

Because compared to Asuma, Obito really has become a genius in business...

At this time, Asma was sitting on a bench behind the stall, looking bored.

The stall was originally located in a remote area, and Asma had no intention of soliciting customers, so business was naturally slow.

Fortunately, the toys on the stalls are dazzling and colorful, and occasionally passers-by come over to ask for prices.

But even with such a great opportunity, Asuma still used his eloquence to drive the customer away with just a few words:

"Can't you read the label yourself?" "If you think it's too expensive, don't buy it!"

"Do you know who I am?"

Hideki, who was not far away, could only cover his face.

Doesn’t this kid know that the customer is the Sage of Six Paths?

This isn't a ninja school, so no one will pamper him.

Just at this moment a passerby came over, and Hideki couldn't help but start cheering for Asuma.

Then he saw the passerby who looked a bit like a bull terrier pointing at a wooden sculpture of Hashirama Senju and asked:

"Hey man, how much is this doll?"

Asuma saw that the other party was well dressed and he hadn't sold many toys yet, so he offered a high price:
"Two thousand taels each."

"Nani? Is your doll made of gold?"

Passersby were shocked by the price and couldn't help but complain.

Asuma also realized that his asking price was a bit high, but he was too proud to admit it, so he said impatiently:
"Look, where can you find such a finely detailed doll? This was carved by my teacher himself. If you think it's too expensive, I think it's too expensive too!"

The passerby was a little annoyed by the confrontation, but considering that Asuma was a child, he suppressed his anger and was too lazy to argue with him.

Seeing that these dolls were really exquisite, the passerby finally gritted his teeth and said:
"Pick one for me."

"OK--"

A sly smile suddenly appeared on Asma's face, and he thought to himself that he was indeed a business genius.

But in the eyes of passers-by, it felt as if they were being slaughtered by this little devil.

As a counterattack, he saw that there were still many toys on the stall that he had never seen before, so he deliberately teased Asuma:
"——Are these toys of yours fun?"

Hideki, who was eavesdropping from a distance, suddenly got a chill and finally remembered why these dialogues seemed familiar...

In order to avoid the imagined tragedy from happening, Hideki rushed over to save the situation.

The scene soon progressed to Asuma shouting:

"Do you want it or not? Do you want it or not? You..."

Snapped!
Asuma felt someone suddenly pat his head. He held his head with both hands and looked behind him fiercely, but the rebellious look on his face immediately turned into guilt.

"Teacher Hideki, why are you here?"

However, Hideki did not respond to Asuma's words. Instead, he apologized to the passerby in a gentle voice:

"My students are causing you trouble."

"This child grew up eating explosive talismans, so he has a rather aggressive temper. Please forgive his unreasonableness..."

After using a 20% discount to send away the passers-by, Hideki turned his attention to Asuma.

I saw him still making faces at the backs of passers-by, and he immediately pretended nothing happened when he saw the teacher looking at him.

Asuma is not actually afraid of Teacher Hideki, he only restrains himself for the sake of the Pocket Puppetmon and the special guidance he agreed upon.

He had even made up his mind that even if he was criticized, he would endure it this time.

It's a pity that Hideki didn't seem to have any intention of criticizing him. After smiling at him, he began to organize the toys on the stall, placing them more neatly and beautifully.

This kind of placement play made Asuma a little uneasy, so he began to test it:

"Teacher, aren't you angry?"

"Why should I be angry?"

Hideki smiled gently and said, "Asuma, this is your first time setting up a stall, so it's normal to have some minor problems. Don't mind it."

Although she was not criticized, Asma felt somewhat disappointed.

I didn't expect that Mr. Hideki, who has always been a maverick, treats me no differently than other teachers and only says nice things about me.

Sure enough, in the teacher's eyes, I am just the Hokage's son...

However, the next moment, Asuma's thoughts were completely shattered.

Because Hideki added calmly:

"After all, not everyone is as talented as Obito and can do so well on his first stall."

"Asuma, it's normal that you can't beat Obito..."

Asuma: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ