When it comes to custom-made ninja tools, the first place that comes to mind is definitely the TenTen Ninja Tool Shop. After wandering around for a while, Naruto finally found it.
Fortunately, at that moment, the shop was being attended by none other than TenTen herself, who was sitting at the counter, her chin resting on her hands, clearly bored.
"Welcome!"
As Naruto stepped through the door, TenTen instinctively called out, but her eyes brightened unexpectedly when she looked up.
What a handsome guy!
"I wonder what you need? We have almost all the standard ninja tools in stock, and today we happen to have a special discount!"
TenTen, who had a slight crush on handsome guys, felt drawn to Naruto's bright, sunny demeanor and his inexplicable charm. She quickly dashed out from behind the counter to take a closer look at him.
"Special discount?" Naruto paused, glancing around curiously. "I don't see any signs for a promotion, though."
He thought to himself that if they wanted to attract customers with a special deal, they should at least have a sign to make it clear.
However, TenTen cupped her face with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes dreamy as she replied, "Ah~! I just came up with this idea, and it's only for you, so I didn't make a sign."
Naruto's mouth twitched slightly as he finally noticed her expression.
In the original story, she had only shown a flicker of interest when she first saw Sasuke but didn't react overly much. What was happening now?
Could it be that his current charm had already outshone the Uchiha?
Naruto stroked his chin, thinking he should conduct a little experiment.
"You're really interesting, and I must say, you're quite cute. I love your hairstyle and this outfit," he said with a playful smile, subtly flirting.
"Ah? Really?" TenTen's face lit up with joy, her cheeks turning pink. "I thought I wasn't the type to attract boys..."
"How could that be? If it weren't too sudden, I'd even consider asking you to be my girlfriend." Naruto found himself holding TenTen's hands before he realized it, gazing at her with deep affection.
TenTen's entire face turned visibly red as she stammered, "W-wait! Isn't this a bit too fast?"
"Love always catches you off guard, but if you don't seize the opportunity, you might regret it later," Naruto replied, delivering some cheesy lines.
To TenTen, who had never encountered such smooth talk before, his words felt like an addictive poison.
Her head spun, and she didn't quite know what she was doing.
The only thing she could confirm was that she indeed had feelings for Naruto, drawn in by his aura, and she enjoyed hearing him say such things.
And she agreed with Naruto: if you didn't act on opportunities in time, regret would surely follow.
So when Naruto leaned in to kiss her, TenTen didn't resist and even seemed to lean into it.
But just as Naruto was about to push further, she suddenly snapped back to reality and pulled away from him.
"I-I'm sorry, but I think this is a bit too fast."
Her face still flushed, she stared at the ground and mumbled, "Let's talk about what kind of ninja tools you want to buy."
"Sorry, I got carried away," Naruto thought it was a shame that she snapped back to her senses so quickly.
While he didn't think he could win her over right now, he at least wanted to gauge her interest further.
But, as the saying goes, there's always tomorrow.
Afterward, they exchanged names, and Naruto shared his requirements with TenTen.
He was looking for the standard kunai and shuriken but wanted them made from sturdier, more expensive metal.
After all, he didn't intend to rely on the Flying Thunder God Technique for everything like the Fourth Hokage did.
On the surface, they would look like ordinary shuriken, but when thrown, they would turn into coordinates for the Flying Thunder God, allowing him to catch his enemies off guard.
"Ninja tools are often one-time use only, and when fighting enemies, you rarely have time to retrieve them. That's why the quality of ninja tools is usually poor," TenTen explained.
"If you want to use that special metal to forge them, it's possible, but it's a bit wasteful. However, if you insist, you can come pick them up in three days."
Even though TenTen had turned down Naruto's advances, she still maintained a favorable impression and was clearly considering practicality for him.
"Let's go with my idea for the custom order; I have my reasons," Naruto concluded. He looked at TenTen and added, "You really are cute, TenTen. It's hard not to like you."
"Ah, stop flattering me!" TenTen exclaimed, covering her face.
Sadly, she had moved past her infatuation and, although still shy and delighted, managed to keep a respectful distance from Naruto.
After chatting a little longer, Naruto learned that she would be heading out on a mission in half an hour, so he decided not to overstay his welcome.
"Money really does burn a hole in your pocket!"
As he exited the tool shop, Naruto glanced at his significantly reduced wallet and sighed slightly.
He had only ordered five kunai and twenty shuriken, but due to the special materials being expensive, even with TenTen's generous discount, he still ended up spending over 4,000 ryo for them, along with a few ordinary items like an explosive tag and a smoke bomb.
The 6,000 ryo Third Hokage had given him would soon be depleted once he bought some household essentials and groceries for home.
"Wait, how did I forget about my special money pouch for travelers?" Naruto suddenly slapped his forehead.
Would a traveler really be stumped by money?
Dealing with bandits was too much trouble; he'd rather go for a big score.
Determined, he decided that once he wrapped up his business here, he'd head to the Land of Waves!
Konoha Turnshin Department Store.
A stunning young woman with flowing golden hair, dressed in eye-catching attire, had gathered numerous items, drawing the attention of the shopkeeper, Churinin Harukawa.
"Hey there, you look unfamiliar," Harukawa leered, though his eyes were glued to her ample curves.
The golden-haired girl seemed unfazed, instead swaying her hips, drawing even more attention from the surrounding men.
"I just moved here recently, and I don't have many things at home. I heard the Turnshin Department Store has everything, so I came here," she purred in a voice so sweet it sent shivers down spines.
Harukawa felt a shiver run down his back, like thousands of ants crawling over him, making him fidget nervously.
"Of course!" he said with a sleazy grin, leaning in. "Whatever you need, we have it here at Turnshin Department Store. Even if we don't have it, just tell me, and I'll scour the entire ninja world to find it for you."
Well, as the head of the Turnshin clan and Churinin's son, Harukawa wouldn't rush over just because someone bought a lot of items.
In reality, he was a complete sleaze.
Any woman who showed a bit of beauty that crossed his path would be subject to his advances.
His lecherous demeanor was reminiscent of the Third Hokage when he was peering into his crystal ball.
No, it was more like looking at a mold of the same person; they even bore a striking resemblance.