Kazuki leisurely strolled in the direction of his home.
For the time being, it was a well-deserved break—a rare moment of leisure. After completing his previous mission, Kazuki received numerous commissions. Initially, it was only a B-rank mission with a reward of around three million ryo. However, as the mission unfolded, unforeseen complications arose. Not only did his team face an ambush from a group of Jōnin-level opponents, but they also encountered formidable enemies such as Kakuzu and Hidan of the Akatsuki.
With Tsunade's intervention, the mission's rank was upgraded from B-rank to S-rank. As a result, the rewards skyrocketed, and Kazuki's team received a staggering fifty million ryo.
According to Anbu's internal distribution rules, each team member was entitled to 10% of the total reward. As the team leader, Kazuki received the remaining 70%—a total of 35 million ryo. This sum was equivalent to the bounty on Asuma Sarutobi, the son of the Third Hokage and one of Konoha's elite Jōnin. The payout was exceptionally high, even by the standards of Konoha's mission rewards.
Indeed, being a ninja could be an incredibly lucrative profession.
When the commission was distributed, aside from Sunflower, two other teammates—Qing and Haidao—hesitated, their faces flushed with embarrassment. They initially wanted to refuse their share, as they felt they had contributed little and had, in fact, caused trouble during the mission. If not for Kazuki's intervention, they might not have survived.
However, Kazuki insisted they accept it.
"We all risk our lives as shinobi. We follow the Anbu's protocols—no exceptions. Just take it and save the trouble."
Left with no choice, Qing and Haidao accepted their shares.
At that moment, Kali transferred the large sum of money to Kazuki. For the first time, he found himself holding such a significant amount of wealth. Although he had never been poor, his usual living expenses had only been in the hundreds of thousands. Having 35 million ryo was an entirely different level of wealth.
More importantly, this was his first major earnings from an S-rank mission, making it a memorable moment.
So, Kazuki made a decision.
He would use the money to buy gifts for his family.
As he walked through the bustling streets of Konoha, Kazuki engaged in what could only be described as extravagant shopping.
First, a gift for his father.
His father was a lover of fine alcohol. With that in mind, Kazuki headed toward the famous medicinal shop run by the Nara clan.
"Welcome, customer! What are you looking for today?" The shop clerk greeted him warmly. "Our shop specializes in premium shika-chishio sake (deer blood wine), renowned for its nourishing effects. It's highly effective—perfect for restoring chakra and healing internal injuries. Ninjas drink it for recovery, while civilians enjoy its longevity benefits! Just one cup a day, and you'll live to ninety-nine!"
Kazuki nodded. He had heard of the Nara clan's famous medicinal wines before.
"I'll take a batch," he said.
"Of course! How much would you like? A bottle? A couple of cups?"
"A dozen," Kazuki replied casually.
The clerk froze. "A… a dozen?"
Twelve full bottles of deer blood wine! Each bottle weighed nearly a pound, meaning Kazuki was buying over twelve pounds of premium liquor in one go.
Typically, customers purchased by the cup or at most a single bottle. Such a large order left the clerk momentarily stunned.
"Yes, charge it to my account." Kazuki nodded.
"Right away! Excellent choice!" The clerk, now beaming with excitement, rushed to process the order. A purchase of this magnitude was worth several million ryo—an amount significant enough to warrant VIP treatment.
In no time, Kazuki was granted the highest membership tier, securing him exclusive discounts and premium services such as home delivery.
After finalizing the purchase and leaving his address, Kazuki moved on to his next task—buying a gift for his mother.
According to my mother, she always had a fondness for jewelry.
After Kazuki purchased an exquisite ruby and diamond necklace from a well-known jewelry store, he was immediately upgraded to a senior membership status at the establishment.
In the end, though, it was my sister who received gifts almost every day.
Tenten's greatest passion wasn't jewelry, but weapons—and, of course, wearing cheongsams.
As for weapons, I could always get her something unique and interesting, but that alone didn't feel like a complete gift. So, Kazuki visited a renowned tailor and custom-ordered several beautifully crafted cheongsams just for her.
Naturally, he also knew that his sister was a food lover.
While strolling through the bustling streets of Konoha, he bought an assortment of her favorite snacks—tempura, sushi, taiyaki, takoyaki, sashimi, and even snow crab. After finalizing his purchases, he left his home address with the shopkeepers so they could deliver everything later.
Once everything was arranged, Kazuki found himself holding an armful of gifts, with several attendants behind him, each carrying bags of the items he had bought. Together, a group of seven or eight people made their way through the streets, drawing the attention of the villagers.
Such an extravagant shopping spree—this was unmistakably the behavior of a wealthy young master!
But then…
As Kazuki arrived at his supposed destination, he suddenly froze in place, a rare expression of confusion crossing his face.
He looked around. The familiar streets of Konoha were still the same. He hadn't taken a wrong turn.
But…
Why was he standing in front of an unfamiliar house?
This wasn't the home he remembered.
Kazuki stared blankly at the completely different entrance before him.
A strange thought crossed his mind.
Did his family move… without telling him?
That couldn't be, right?
He was their son!
Just as Kazuki stood there, momentarily lost, the door creaked open.
A familiar face peeked out, eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Brother! You're back!"
"Tenten!"
Seeing his sister's face, Kazuki finally let out a sigh of relief.
Before he could say anything else, Tenten grabbed his arm and pulled him into the unfamiliar courtyard.
"Is this really our home? I almost thought I had gone to the wrong place."
Tenten giggled, her laughter as light as a silver bell.
"Of course, it's our home, big brother! You've just been gone on missions for so long that you don't even recognize it anymore! If I hadn't heard all the commotion outside, you'd probably still be standing there looking lost."
Kazuki scratched his head helplessly.
"This place looks completely different from before..."
"Hehe~"
Tenten smirked mischievously and explained, "That's because Dad rebuilt our entire house and yard!"
She gestured towards the distance.
The new courtyard was beautifully designed—complete with a picturesque bridge, a flowing stream, and even a pond filled with lily pads. It was like something out of a painting.
"Dad bought several plots of land around our home this time. The house and yard were expanded several times over—now, our home spans thousands of square meters!"
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