Konohagakure no sato :
Uzumaki Apartment :
Naruto eats his breakfast happily and plans for his day . The Hokage may have given an easy task , but for Naruto it's still a task that need a lot of planning , especially since he knows his own 'identity' .
( let's buy Microwave oven )
The technology tree in Naruto is pretty mixed , there are Television and Refrigerators here and also some wireless Radio and even CCTV , that were used in Chunin Exams later .
Naruto remembered a lot of these things from his skill Product Knowledge , that skill has made him the trendy and know-how guy of Konoha . Naruto knows all of the trendy and latest devices in the market , including many fields and stores .
Naruto finishes his breakfast and heads out to a known store , especially a one that does not mind his identity of Demon-Fox .
Arriving at the store , Naruto is welcomed by a sales clerk , Who starts introducing him with different products and kitchen appliances .
Naruto has amassed quite a fortune over these months . To think earning money was so different . When he worked at Uncle Teuchi he only got 4000 ryo/month , when he worked at the buthcher workshop he got 8000 ryo/month .
The work at Butcher Shop was the most tirining , even if he worked for only 2 hours a day , He felt his arms crying in protest everytime , At there he learned a lot , especially cutting meat and murdering chickens.
Naruto only worked for 2 months in that butcher shop and left in september .
And now He submits a single workpiece to his Ink Agency and gets an average of 10000-15000 ryo/week , And this over a month gets him a an 50,000 ryo/month .
Sometimes he felt motivated and submits more artpiece and gets more , and then there is also his monthly Orphan allowance of 5000 ryo/month that Hokage still gives him . Now Naruto is financially free .
So when the Shop worker comes over for the introductions , Naruto started his spending spree
" Microwave Oven "
" yes sir "
" Rice cookers "
" this one is of-"
" I know , just bring the one I say ,ok "
" yes "
" Electrice Blender and Kettle ...that one "
" yes sir "
" I also want new pans, pots and bowls "
" this way , how about new knives "
" naaa, I know an old smith , I am gonna get a set from him "
"..." ( damn an expert )
" Do you deliver things "
" ofcourse sir "
" Hmm , here's the address and make sure to arrive near 1 Pm , ok "
" Understood , sir you need to pay half first "
" oh that's all , how much is it "
" your total is 28,370 Ryo , let's finalise it at 28,000 , please pay 14000 first "
" Good , let's go "
" yes this way "
Naruto finishes the troublesome paperwork and leaves the shop like a king .
( Now to head to that blady old smith )
Naruto goes through the alleys and soon arrived at a simple Blacksmith shop . Konoha village doesn't have beggars and everyone living here has their file in the Intelligence Div.
Technically there are hardly and idle people , No matter how small , they are all doing some leisure work . During his patroling for new places to sign-in , Naruto comes across a lot of interesting people .
The Oldman of this shop is a famous smith known for his excellent work on the Kitchen knives . He actually retired here after working most of his life . Now he only works accasionly .
Noble Knives Smith
Naruto knocks on the smithy and gets inside
" ONO-San.....!!!"
" ....ohhhh Naruto ....!!!"
" I want your special knives "
" Hoho , so you finally felt tempted "
" yeah , So you working or there are already some left "
" Heyy...!!! that depends on you "
" hmm??"
" Do you want a Full custon set or the standard set "
" What's the difference ??"
" The Standard are over there , just take it , pay and leave "
" ......Now I abosolutely can't take them "
" hahaha , you catch on quick "
" So you wanna make me a set "
" with your skill , you absolutely need one "
" hehe , are you still eyeing free food "
" hoho , you got that right .....how about a discount in return for some free food this month "
" Alright , you got lucky "
" Haha , It's you who is lucky kid , Now shoo let me work "
" when can i get my knives "
" come get it in a week "
" Haaaaaa , you serious "
" Of course , now shoooo "
The Oldman drove naruto away from his shop , and finally decided to work after 4 long months .
" tch , that kid is born to be chef ,......Hokage , my old wrinkly ASS ...!! "
" ..." X4 ANBU
Naruto checks his Watch and notices that it's just a little over 11 Am . Naruto heads to his next destination .
Bamboo Salt Hut
" Grandma ...!!!"
" Oh , what is it Naruto chan "
" I want the special Bamboo salt & Sea Salt "
" ho ho , first come here and let me pinch those cheeks "
" ugghhh that's why I don't wanna come here "
" hehe *mofu*mofu* , just indulge this old women "
" *haaaaa* "
Naruto surrendered himself in the Old witches hands and remembered his Ninja way
( Never Give up )
Walking away from the Old women's shop after ordering 5 Kg of each type of Salt , Naruto goes away
" Such soft Hokage chan ...*he*he* "
"..." X4 ANBU
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( 5 kg will go a long way , no need to come back again........maybe once or twice )
Naruto wavered , he is especially weak to the people who treat him nicely despite knowing his Demon Fox Identity and the Surrounding rumors . This Old women is a Traditional Salt maker.
Now her family is one of the big merchants around the land of fire , and she opened this little shop and makes the salt in old fashioned way , His sons and daughter do everything to indulge her except for being with her side in old age .
Naruto decided something internally and heads to his next destination . Before he know quite a few places like that smithy or this , but he never considered them .
The reason being , it felt a waste of time and his own cooking was good already . Now that he wants to indulge , he is gonna enjoy himself fully and test the limits .
Exotic Spices
Spring Rice ( Rice )
Glowing Miso
Kawaii Noodle
Sakura Tei ( Teahouse )
Blessing of the Sea ( Fishfood )
Zen Mugi ( Flour )
Gion Oills
"..." X4 Anbu
Naruto goes one place after another and ordered the specialities of all these shops .
Spices , Rice , Miso , Noodles , Tea , Fish , Oils and Flour .
In these 10 months , Naruto has wondered most of Konoha and already unearth these Hidden gems , With his Chef skill , He already knows their true worth . and they all suit his taste and palate .
Before all this was too troublesome , but now
( Let's enjoy today )
Naruto looks at his watch and sees the time 12:13 PM , Naruto heads to his final destination
Bo's SlaughterHouse
His usual place for meat and also the place he worked part-time before . Now this is his usual place to get meat .
" yo , Busa San "
" Hoho , Naruto , so today's dinner is Meat I hope "
" you got that right "
" So what do you want Pork , Beef , Mutton or the usual Chicken "
" Pork and chicken both "
" hooo , then let's weigh "
Naruto picks up the meat and does some shopping for veggies and heads back to his apartment , after coming inside he arranges some things and waits for his grocery deliveries to come .
One by one they all came and delivered . Soon even the Kitchen appliances arrived , while directing the staff to place these things , Naruto remembered his wallet's situation .
( Damn I Spend near 50,000 Ryo today ....And I still have to pay for those Knives )
All the Hidden Gems were not that hidden , they all cost quite a bit . But Naruto remembered that most of his fortune was on Kitchen appliances .
( I have got Grocery for this month , except for some veggies and daily fish and meat ......I can keep this lifestyle from now on )
Naruto decided to treat himself better , he already felt excited for tonight's dinner .
" It's done , sir "
" Oh , yup this looks ok "
" Here is the final payment sir "
" yeah ,...... here "
Naruto paid the Staff from the Appliance Shop . Looking around Naruto notices
( The Kitchen is pretty small )
The whole apartment looks cozy , The Kitchen looks a little stuffed after his recent purchases . putting these things out of his mind , Naruto decided to think about today's dinner
( Tonkatsu , Oyakodon , karaage , Tempura , Sweet and sour Chicken , Tonjiru for Main with Rice , For desert Cheesecake and custard Pudding )
Naruto remembered and design the Dinner feast with his Huge Appetite in mind . Putting up his new Apron , Naruto decided to head in for a new showdown for his own stomach .
Working tirelessly for 2 hours staraight , Naruto Made necessary preparations for today's dinner .
( Now everything can be prepared in dinner time easily )
Despite the winter , Naruto felt sweating , Feeling the stickiness in his cloths , naruto heads to his Bathroom for an early Bath .
Getting outside , Naruto wears a jacket and wonders the streets for one his final destinations today .
Naruto soon arrived at one of the biggest shops in the village .
Inuzuka Pet Forest