Chapter 15: Who was it that just called someone an idiot for buying things?

Orochimaru's snake-like pupils contracted, emitting a dangerous and chilling aura.

Ordinary people would be scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat and trembling in their legs. But Mukaze seemed completely unfazed.

He casually stroked his chest hair and said with a hearty laugh, "I'm sorry, but my ninja tools are in high demand, so I have to limit the sales. Since there are three of you, each of you can buy one."

Orochimaru silently complained in his mind.

What an idiot.

(Mukaze had disguised himself as a tall and muscular individual with thick eyebrows, chest hair, and dark skin.)

Oh well.

Now is not the time to reveal myself.

Orochimaru turned his face away and left without saying a word.

His two subordinates followed suit and left as well.

Mukaze scratched his head.

"Haha, they really don't recognize a good thing."

"Would you two like to buy?"

Genma Shiranui and Kōtetsu Hagane nodded.

Mukaze said, "Kunai, 15 yen each. Shuriken, 10 yen each. Senbon, 1 yen each."

Genma Shiranui and Kōtetsu Hagane were once again surprised.

"Wow, your prices are so cheap, even cheaper than in our village."

Mukaze replied, "Well, that's the price I offer. Is cheap not good?"

Genma Shiranui and Kōtetsu Hagane nodded.

"Good, good."

Just now, the two who boasted about the superiority of their village's ninja tools obediently paid and bought a shuriken each.

Two ninja tools were sold, and two portions of spiritual energy were gained.

Mukaze smiled satisfactorily and said, "Thank you for your patronage. Well then, until next time."

Mukaze hoisted the box on his back and walked towards the village.

Konoha Village was lively and bustling.

The shops along the street were densely packed.

People were coming and going in an endless stream.

It was a stark contrast to the desolate Sunagakure Village.

As Mukaze walked through the village, he felt the long-lost liveliness in the air.

In the future, Sunagakure Village would be even more prosperous and lively than Konoha.

Considering the current security strength of Konoha, Mukaze could come and go freely.

However, he still decided to follow the normal process and enter officially.

He wanted to personally experience Konoha.

"Halt!"

Naruto's voice came from the end of the road.

Wearing goggles and with snot dripping from his nose, Konohamaru was running frantically in the middle of the road.

The passersby were clearly very familiar with these troublemakers.

They instinctively split and made way for them in the middle of the road.

Mukaze happened to be standing in the middle of the road.

Having a guide wouldn't be bad.

Mukaze reached out and happened to grab Konohamaru as he ran past.

Naruto ran over, feeling happy.

"Thank you, mister."

"Let go of me, you jerk," said Konohamaru.

Mukaze wouldn't be polite to such a brat.

He threw a punch, making a loud thud.

Konohamaru complied.

Naruto looked at this unfamiliar man.

"Mister, you're from another village, right?"

Mukaze: "Yes, I came from the Land of Wind to do some small business. I'm currently looking for an inn."

Naruto became interested when he heard that Mukaze came from the Land of Wind.

"Mister, do you know a ninja tool user in Sunagakure named something-something Kōgaku?"

The Iron Flower technique Mukaze used back then left a deep impression on him.

Mukaze: "Haha, I'm just an ordinary merchant, not a ninja."

Naruto: "Alright then, mister. I'll take you to an inn near my place and give you a tour along the way."

Naruto led him to a nearby inn and took the opportunity to introduce him to the surroundings.

"Mister, if you get hungry, you can go to Ichiraku Ramen. Their ramen is delicious."

"We also have izakayas and tea houses in the village, great places to relax."

Mukaze: "Excuse me, where is the ninja tool shop around here?"

Naruto: "That's in the opposite direction, towards the hospital. Why do you ask, mister?"

Mukaze: "I'm a ninja tool merchant and I wanted to understand the situation here and maybe buy some ninja tools."

Konohamaru burst into laughter.

"Haha, you fool! There's no selling of ninja tools in a ninja village like this. Our village's ninja wouldn't use ninja tools from outside. Only big fools would buy them."

"Hey, hey," shouted Genma and Kotetsu from behind.

"Mister, Mr. Fūki."

"Mr. Kazemoku, Mr. Kazemoku."

The three stopped.

Genma and Kotetsu ran over with three other shinobi.

Kotetsu: "Luckily, you didn't go far. These are our colleagues, and they also want to buy some ninja tools."

Konohamaru was dumbfounded.

Naruto laughed heartily.

"Haha, you're the big fool indeed."

Mukaze put down his box.

"Thank you. Limited sale, one item per person."

Having witnessed the quality of Genma and Kotetsu's shuriken, the three quickly paid for the ninja tools.

One impatient person even tested it on the spot.

They used Mukaze's shuriken to cut through their own shuriken.

The result was a clean cut, shocking Naruto and Konohamaru.

Naruto exclaimed, "Wow, that's impressive."

Konohamaru said, "I want one too."

Naruto disdainfully replied, "Who was it that said only fools would buy them earlier?"

Konohamaru rolled his eyes, "You're the fool."

Mukaze gained two more spiritual energies.

Naruto happily twirled the shuriken in his hand.

"With this, I have a better chance of passing the Chunin exams."

Naruto led Mukaze to the inn.

"Mister, the examinees from the Land of Wind are staying at the neighboring inn."

Gaara and the others moved faster than himself.

Mukaze leisurely strolled along.

Mukaze: "So you're starting the second round of the Chunin exams tomorrow, right?"

Naruto: "Yes."

Mukaze: "In that case, as a token of gratitude and to wish you success in becoming a Chunin, let me treat you to ramen."