I just returned to Konoha and found that all my clan members were gone.

"any solution?"

If there was a way, why didn't you say it earlier? Why did you have to make it like this? Shikamaru couldn't help but think.

"Raise the basic wages of the workers. Yuyin had considered this before when it cut its own profits. The wages in Konoha are too low. Don't think that the best workers here are paid twice as much as them."

As he said this, Takuma pointed at Ryosuke and the others.

"The basic wage of workers in Yuyinguang is higher than the wages of the best workers here."

Wow! All the workers around were in an uproar. They didn't expect that Yugyakushi's wages would be so high. Isn't they a small country? How come the wages are higher than Konoha's?

Shikamaru's heart skipped a beat and he immediately realized that this was not good. It was almost impossible to do. He would rather believe that the Konoha high-level officials would pay the lowest-level workers than to believe that Ye Lan Sasuke would return to Konoha.

Looking at the expectant eyes of the four weeks, Shikamaru remained expressionless and said directly, "I can't make the decision directly on this matter. I will discuss it with the Hokage-sama."

Although they were a little disappointed that they didn't get the money directly, they still had hope. They all believed in Shikamaru's ability to do things.

"Alright, let's all go back to our workshops and work. If you delay work, the Hokage will be unhappy."

Shikamaru raised his hands and clapped, bringing up the title of Hokage. Sure enough, after hearing that, these people all returned to their posts. They just hoped that their wages could be paid as soon as possible.

When everyone left, Shikamaru began to review this sudden strike in his mind, as if an invisible hand had pushed all of this.

Finally, Shikamaru gave a wry smile and looked up into the distance, which was the direction of Yugakure.

Is it really you? Senior Ye Lan, the simplest conspiracy has caused such a big stir. I am really a little overwhelmed.

This cannot be blamed on Shikamaru not being smart enough or handling the matter improperly. The most obvious difference between the two sides is the control over their subordinates, and the intelligence they have is not at the same level.

Shikamaru is not the real boss, he cannot decide everything. The fact that the factory has only had such a little trouble so far is enough to show his ability, but he cannot withstand Ye Lan's control over people's hearts and the ideological crushing from Blue Star. For example, how would you interpret something like KPI?

I guess the Konoha high-ups would be extremely happy with this system at this time. There is no way Shikamaru would ask for a wage increase, and now he can only report the strike truthfully.

What puzzled Shikamaru was the purpose of Ye Lan's action. He wanted him to see the ugly faces of the senior management, which he had already experienced. Or was there a deeper purpose? Shikamaru could not see it for the time being.

Before reporting to the Hokage, Shikamaru first found his father to discuss whether there was any solution.

He just talked about this with Shikaku in the morning, and in the afternoon Shikamaru saw two consultants, Mitomon En and Utane Koharu, coming to his house as guests.

He looked at his father in disbelief. When did Shikaku become so involved with these two people? Looking at them talking and laughing, Shikamaru couldn't believe his eyes.

"Shikamaru, you did a great job on this matter. There's no need to tell the Hokage about such a small matter. Tsunade is busy enough on a normal day, and as advisors we have to relieve her of some pressure."

Mitokado En spoke to Shikamaru quite politely, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. Is this still the same arrogant advisor?

Utane Koharu was the same as usual, except for the look of disgust on her face when she talked about the workers.

"These bastards should be taught a lesson. I think the performance appraisal proposed by Yuyin is very good. It can screen out lazy people and save a lot of work."

Shikamaru didn't dare to imagine how the two consultants would deal with those workers, but the class gap between the two sides was too great, and any move by the consultants could make them suffer.

"What are you going to do?"

After thinking for a long time, Shikamaru decided to ask. At least he could leave some way out for Ryosuke's family. No matter what, his family was innocent.

When Mitokado En was about to speak, Shikaku waved his hand to stop him. He looked at Shikamaru and said.

"Shikamaru, you don't need to ask about these things. The consultants naturally have their own methods."

Utane Koharu looked at Shikaku with some dissatisfaction. She was still hiding things from her son at this time. She wanted to tell him what was going on. Just as she was about to open her mouth, Mito Kado En shook his head at her.

He understood Shikaku's intention and didn't want to get involved with his son. No matter what he did, he didn't want his son to know.

Shikamaru clenched his fists. He had gradually felt that his father was getting further and further away from him. How could he not know that Shikaku was protecting him by doing this?

But, he was already a jonin now. No matter how old he was or how he became so, he was now the backbone of Konoha and was also the person in charge of the factory. Now he couldn't even know the plans of his consultants.

Shikamaru stood up suddenly, glanced around with a gloomy look, and left the conversation without saying a word.

After a while, the strike seemed to have never happened. The factory continued to operate as usual, and the workers who originally lived in Konoha also started to work honestly. No one mentioned the issue of wage increase anymore.

However, the workers looked at Shikamaru with even more fear, especially Ryosuke. He no longer fawned on Shikamaru as before, but showed naked hatred towards him. Shikamaru wanted to ask something but didn't know how to start.

The dull environment of the factory made Shikamaru's mood worse and worse, and he couldn't even concentrate during his usual training.

"Shikamaru, you've been feeling restless lately. Did something happen to you? If not, you can talk to me, your teacher."

The barbecue stall with no business has almost become a gathering place for ninjas near the factory. Asuma sometimes comes here to sit. Shikamaru's recent boredom is almost shown on his face, and it is hard for him not to notice it.

Shikamaru was about to speak but ended up sighing. Telling Asuma about this would not help him in any way. It would only add to his troubles.

Asma looked at the black cat that was stealing the barbecue in the corner. He had seen this cat several times, and every time it ran to this barbecue restaurant to steal food.

"I may not be as smart as you, but don't look down on me. After all, I have lived much longer than you and have seen more."

Shikamaru shook his head. He didn't want to confide in Asuma. It wasn't that he looked down on Asuma. It was okay for him to fight and kill, but these conspiracies and tricks were not as good as his own.

"Get away! Stay away from my family!"

A loud shout came from the opposite side of the barbecue stall, and Shikamaru and Asuma rushed out directly, only to see Ryosuke push Ino, who was caught off guard, to the ground.

After Shikamaru left two burritos last time, Ino and Choji ate them anyway. As a girl, Ino would go to take care of the business of the stall from time to time.

Occasionally, he saw Ryosuke's wife with several children. Out of kindness, Ino would help take care of the children when he had nothing to do at the barbecue stall. After a few visits, he became familiar with Ryosuke's wife.

Ino, who was playing with her child, didn't expect that Ryosuke, who had returned, would rush directly in front of her. Although Ryosuke was just an ordinary person, he was very strong due to years of living on construction sites. Ino was caught off guard and was pushed to the ground.

"Ryosuke what are you doing!?"

Shikamaru didn't expect Ryosuke to be so bold that he would attack the ninja directly. Seeing that Ryosuke was still holding the wine bottle in one hand, his brows frowned even deeper.

You have to know that it's working hours now. Not only did he not go to work, but he was also drinking. Seeing her red face and reek of alcohol, she must have drunk a lot.

"Ino, are you okay?"

It was still Choji who helped Ino up. Ino shook her head to indicate that she was fine. It was not even an injury. She just thought Ryosuke was a drunkard.

"According to Konoha's rules, private fighting is strictly prohibited. If you start fighting here, I have the right to put you in Konoha's prison."

Asuma looked unhappy. The person who was pushed was his student. What kind of teacher would he be if he didn't support him at this time?

Ryosuke's wife also hurried over, hugged Ryosuke's arm, and was about to bow to Asuma and the others to admit her mistake.

"let me go!"

Ryosuke seemed to be still drunk. He pushed his wife away and pointed the bottle at Asuma and the others.

"Rules? You ninjas are the ones who don't follow the rules the most!"

"You ninjas are a bunch of shit!"