This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 226 Desperate Watergate

The Konoha shopping team arrived in the capital on their third day.

According to the plan, tomorrow is the first day of the Ninja Academy, and Uzumaki Kana and Shizune must rush back to class.

Therefore, time is especially tight today.

Early in the morning, at the largest department store in the capital.

Wow! This human acupuncture point model is really well made! It even shows the pathways of the meridians!

The usually gentle and introverted Mizuki Uzumaki was now leaning against the window of a niche medical equipment store, her eyes shining, holding a half-skull model in her hands, completely captivated.

"Boss, how much is this? And can you pack that set of silver scalpels for dissection into one package?"

"turn down!"

A hand ruthlessly pressed down on Miyuki's hand, which was about to take out money.

Kushina stared at the skull and its price with a dark expression, and complained, "Mizuki! We came here to buy souvenirs! Why are you spending all your money on a skull?"

"Huh? But this is very valuable for research..." Mizuki said reluctantly.

"No way! Let's go to another one! Let's go to the store next door!"

Without saying a word, Kushina dragged Mizuki away, completely ignoring the shop owner's regretful look.

If he sells this one model, he'll have met his sales target for the year. He finally got a lucrative opportunity, and it's all gone just like that.

……

"Help, help me..."

A faint cry for help came from the upscale clothing store next door.

The fitting room curtain was pulled back, revealing Xiao Jingyin, who was wrapped up like a rice dumpling.

She was wearing a twelve-layered kimono, the most fashionable dress among the noble ladies of the capital. The layers of fabric were so heavy that it was difficult for her to even lift her arms, and she looked as if she were sealed in a pile of gorgeous fabric.

"Pfft—" The pig in my arms was squeezed so much that its eyes rolled back and it let out a protest squeal.

"so cute!"

Chanel circled around Shizune, her eyes shining: "Shizune looks like a princess in a painting!"

"But...it's so heavy...I can't breathe..." Shizune's face turned red, feeling like she was about to suffocate. "And this skirt is so long, if an enemy comes, I won't even be able to use my substitution jutsu."

"Idiot! You're wearing this to look good, not to fight!"

Kushina stood by, pointing and gesturing, then casually picked up a swimsuit with very little fabric but covered in lace, held it up against herself, and then quickly put it back, blushing.

"Ahem, this doesn't seem to suit Konoha's style... Boss, wrap up that one, that one, and that one!"

……

Noon, at the snack street.

"Whew! So spicy! But so delicious!"

Chanel held up a spicy grilled beef tongue that was dripping with oil, and stuffed it into her mouth while exhaling on it.

"Is the money Brother Che gave me enough?" she asked vaguely.

"That should be... enough, right?"

Kushina opened her wallet and glanced at it with a guilty conscience.

The once thick stack of silver notes has now shrunk considerably.

"It's alright! If you need more, I have more!"

Kushina patted her chest and assured everyone that, not counting the money Minato gave her, she was already quite wealthy herself. She didn't have many expenses in her daily life, and the savings she had accumulated from missions over the years would last her a long time.

"Hmm? That's...?"

A long queue had formed in front of a well-established dim sum shop, with a sign that read "Limited Release".

"That's the most famous 'Moon Viewing Daifuku' in the capital! I heard they only sell one hundred servings a day!"

The whispers of passersby drifted into Kushina's ears.

Kushina's eyes changed instantly. The term "limited edition" was enough to make her lose her composure, and a fighting spirit called "buying frenzy" burned fiercely in her eyes.

The next second, the ordinary citizens in line felt a gust of wind sweep by.

"Hey? Who bumped into me?"

"My hat!"

A red blur darted left and right through the crowd, precisely avoiding all obstacles, and plunged straight to the front of the counter.

"Boss! I'll take the rest!"

"Snapped!"

A silver note was slammed hard on the counter, so forcefully that the shopkeeper dropped the tongs he was holding into the glutinous rice flour.

"Excuse me, sir, we are currently unavailable and can only offer one item per customer."

"Huh? How could this be!"

Unfortunately, Kushina was only able to buy one serving in the end.

There were exactly four, and they were all gone after the four of them divided them up.

"It's really delicious, but it's a pity I can't bring a box for Minato." Kushina felt a little regretful after tasting the limited-edition daifuku.

……

At dusk, the Konoha (Legend of the Leaf Village) office in the capital.

When Nishikawa Tetsu returned to his residence after a day of official business, his hand, which had been pushing open the door, froze in mid-air.

His spacious living room, which he had just tidied up yesterday, has disappeared again!

Instead, there was a mountain made up of packaging boxes, bags, and crates of various colors and shapes.

The mountain almost reaches the ceiling, leaving only a narrow path that allows only one person to pass sideways.

"this……"

Nishikawa Tetsu's lips twitched as he carefully walked around a box full of porcelain.

"Hey, Brother Che, you're back!"

Chanel peeked out from a pile of dolls, a half-eaten cookie dangling from her mouth, and mumbled:

"It's so easy to buy things here! I'm thinking of buying some for Kakashi, some for Obito, some for Rin, and some for my classmates..."

"And there are supplements for the Hokage, sake for Tsunade, tea for Fugaku-senpai..." Kushina counted on her fingers, "Oh dear, I can't even count them all, I just bought whatever I thought was suitable!"

Looking at all the things in the room, Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly felt a little sorry for the "driver" who was about to arrive.

Just then, a ripple suddenly appeared in the center of the living room.

"Is everyone ready? I'm here to pick you up."

Accompanied by a gentle voice, a golden flash appeared precisely on time.

Minato Namikaze rushed over as soon as he got off work, and he didn't even eat much dinner.

I haven't seen Kushina in so long, I really miss her.

However, when he saw the scene before him, the smile on his face froze instantly.

"Well……"

Minato blinked, his azure eyes filled with confusion.

He glanced at the mountains of goods piled around him, then at Kushina and the others emerging from the piles, and asked somewhat uncertainly:

"Um...did I come to the wrong place? This is...a warehouse?"

"Minato! You've finally arrived!"

Kushina pounced over like a cheerful little bird and grabbed Minato's arm.

"We didn't go to the wrong place! Quick, help us take these things back! Chanel and the others have school tomorrow!"

"Take...take it back?"

Minato swallowed hard, his gaze sweeping over the "mountain," a bead of cold sweat forming on his forehead.

He reached out and tentatively lifted a box at his feet.

"What's in this box? Stones?" Minato was shocked.

"Those are inkstones and paperweights, special products of the capital city. They're very heavy," Shizune explained weakly.

Minato felt a little dizzy. He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, and spoke weakly:

"Although I would love to help, I can't take so many things away at once right now."

"Oh? It's that serious?"

Kushina paused for a moment, then lowered her head in disappointment. "But... these were all gifts I specially picked out for everyone..."

Seeing Kushina's disappointed look, Minato gritted his teeth and made a firm decision.

"No need to push yourself so hard, Minato."

Nishikawa Tetsu, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, finally had a change of heart, walked over, and handed Minato a glass of water.

"If you collapse from exhaustion, who will do the work of the Jonin? I don't want to get scolded by the Third Hokage."

"Those things..." Minato looked at the pile of spoils.

"Don't worry, I have a way."

Nishikawa Tetsu snapped his fingers.

"I contacted the Heian Corporation's branch in the capital. Tomorrow morning, a special caravan will set off to transport these things back to Konoha safely and intact."

"I'll probably arrive three or four days later than you."

"Really?!" Kushina's eyes lit up.

"Of course, the shipping cost will be charged to Minato." Nishikawa Tetsu looked at Minato with ill intent.

"call……"

Minato let out a long sigh of relief, completely relaxed, and looked at Nishikawa Tetsu gratefully; he could afford the shipping fee.

"Che, you are truly my savior."

If he were to fly that many times, he'd probably end up in the hospital as soon as he got back to Konoha.

"Alright, stop with the mushy stuff."

Nishikawa Tetsu waved his hand with a smile.

"Since we don't need to bring anything, let's hurry up and go. We have school tomorrow, so we don't want to be late."

"Okay!"

Kana and Shizune immediately jumped up and brushed the debris off their bodies.

"Minato-nii, we're ready!"

Minato nodded, his confident smile returning.

"Then hold on tight to me. Without the cargo to hold us back, we'll be there soon."

Goodbye, Che-gege!

"Che-jun, we're waiting for you in the village!"

Amidst farewells, the golden light shone once more.

"Whoosh!"

The figures of the group disappeared from the room in an instant, leaving only a room full of "spoils" and Nishikawa Tetsu alone.

The room fell silent immediately.

Looking at the empty sofa, Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly felt a bit lonely.

"These guys..."