Hearing that it was for Takumi,
The efficiency of these workers was unprecedented.
A house that would normally take several days to renovate was completely finished in just two hours.
They were all ordinary people.
Ordinary people who couldn't use Ninjutsu.
This speed was simply astonishing!
"Sometimes, the power of being an idol is really strong, huh."
Kakashi couldn't help but scratch his head.
He had to admit that Takumi, as a hero of Konoha, although he hadn't been famous for long, had always been loved by everyone.
Moreover, he had repeatedly saved Konoha from crisis, which earned him great favor among the common villagers.
Coupled with Takumi's usual humble and gentle attitude, always helping others when he saw they were in trouble,
He was completely different from those clan Shinobi.
How could the villagers not love him?
"If Kakashi-senpai was willing to take off his mask, he might become very popular too."
Takumi said with a smile, "Senpai's silver hair is really cool."
"I'm fine as I am."
Kakashi chuckled, taking it as a joke.
As for why he wore a mask, he naturally had his reasons.
And he wasn't willing to say much about it.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone."
Takumi didn't press further, but instead thanked the workers who had finished. "Thanks for your help. Take this money and treat yourselves to a nice meal."
Although he said that, the money he gave was enough for a month's wages for these workers.
Takumi could now easily earn a lot of money just by completing a mission, not to mention the share of profits the director had promised him from the movie, which was continuously flowing into his account.
So, financially, Takumi was already completely free.
"Please don't!"
The foreman immediately objected when he saw Takumi offering money. "If other people in our trade find out we took money from you, wouldn't we become a laughingstock?"
"But this goes against propriety!"
Takumi insisted on giving the money. "If you don't accept it, what kind of person would that make me?"
"What would others think of me then? That I'm a villain who squeezes the villagers? How could that do!"
"Everyone works to make a living. You all put in a huge effort to finish so quickly this time. If I didn't show any appreciation, wouldn't that make me a terrible person?"
"Don't worry, since you all worked for me, I definitely won't treat you unfairly."
Takumi's words left the foreman no chance to refuse. He stuffed the bag of money into his arms and then gently pushed him out.
"Everyone's worked hard, go on home and rest, and take your wives and kids out for a nice meal. Send the bill to me!"
Takumi also showed his generosity to the other workers.
As for how the foreman divided the money among the workers, that was the foreman's own business.
It had nothing to do with him.
Although the foreman expressed his admiration for him, he couldn't bypass the foreman and give money directly to the workers.
That would break the rules.
"You're really quite forceful."
Sasori, as an outsider, watched this scene without being moved by others' appreciation for Takumi's actions.
Instead, he sensed Takumi's other intentions. "But sometimes, this kind of forceful method really is more effective at winning people over."
"What are you talking about? I don't understand a word."
Takumi looked completely clueless, pushing Sasori towards the entrance and saying, "Alright, we're about to have our grand opening. As the owner of this shop, is there anything you want to say?"
"Not really."
Sasori glanced at him. Anyway, this was Konoha's business, none of his concern as an outsider.
He wasn't in the mood to care about these things.
Besides, opening a shop hadn't been done with his consent; it was completely forced upon him.
Even if he had something to say, it would only be "I quit".
But would Takumi let him say that?
Definitely not.
So better not to say anything.
"I didn't expect you to be the shy type."
Takumi smiled and patted Sasori on the shoulder. "Then I'll say a few words for you."
"Hmph."
Sasori snorted coldly and ignored him.
Takumi stepped forward onto the platform, surrounded by villagers gathered together, looking up at him.
He took a deep breath, then loudly proclaimed, "Everyone, today is a great day worth celebrating."
"We have rescued an important figure from our ally, Sunagakure."
The young Shinobi's gazes immediately fell on Gaara.
Gaara remained composed, completely unshaken by any of these looks.
Although similar in age, Gaara had already undergone a qualitative change compared to these youths.
"This not only strengthens our alliance with Sunagakure but is also a testament to our long-term friendship in the future!"
"And today, a master will also be joining us here in Konoha."
The young Shinobi's gazes then immediately fell on Sasori.
Sasori was even calmer than Gaara; after all, he was now a puppet, his facial expression quite indifferent by nature.
Only under extreme circumstances would his face show obvious emotion.
"Although he went astray in his youth, through my teachings, he has deeply understood the preciousness of peace."
"For reasons that cannot be explained, he can no longer showcase his talents in combat, but he has brought his talent to another profession."
"That profession is a barber! He will become a barber destined to be recorded in history, his name resounding throughout Konoha!"
"Let us warmly welcome this barber, Mr. Sasori!"
He began to applaud and stepped aside.
He let Sasori's youthful face be revealed to everyone.
Sasori was surprised.
Because Takumi led the applause, everyone below gave a vigorous round of applause, even if they hadn't understood a word Takumi just said.
The young Shinobi, unwilling to crowd, stood on higher ground nearby, looking strangely at Takumi and Sasori.
"What is Takumi-kun planning to do?"
Lee's expression was serious. "I thought it was a joke. Does he really intend to let this terrifying guy cut everyone's hair?"
"I feel like what would be cut off isn't hair, but heads."
Naruto thought of Sasori's exquisite puppetry and touched his neck with a pale face.
"Since Takumi is doing this, he naturally has his reasons."
Neji, however, trusted Takumi, although he also had doubts.
In fact, everyone who carried out this mission had considerable doubts.
Especially Naruto and Sakura, who had faced Sasori directly.
They knew very well how formidable Sasori was in battle.
If they let this Sasori hold scissors...
At the very least, they didn't have the courage to entrust their heads to him.
"Thank you all for your enthusiasm."
Takumi's face was full of smiles. Seeing that Sasori still had no intention of speaking, he stepped forward again and said, "As a grand opening special, the first one hundred customers can enjoy a lifetime of free service!"