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Tian Yu strolled leisurely toward the direction of his home.
For the foreseeable future,
He finally had a rare period of relaxation—
A true holiday.
For Tian Yu, this was indeed a precious time of leisure.
After completing the previous mission, Tian Yu submitted the report and was rewarded with a generous commission.
Originally, the assignment was only a B-rank mission, with a standard bounty of around three million ryo.
However, as the situation escalated—first encountering an ambush by a team of Jōnin-level enemies, and then facing dangerous S-class threats like Kakuzu and Hidan—the mission's difficulty and danger had dramatically increased.
With Lady Tsunade's evaluation and recommendation, the mission was officially upgraded from B-rank to an S-rank!
The mission reward was revised accordingly—Tian Yu and his team earned a massive commission of fifty million ryo!
According to the Anbu team's internal commission distribution rules:
Each standard member receives 10% of the reward,
While the captain is entitled to the remaining 70%.
Which meant—
Tian Yu, as the team leader, received a whopping 35 million ryo!
This amount was equivalent to the bounty once placed on Sarutobi Asuma's head—Asuma, the elite shinobi of Konoha, the son of the Third Hokage!
This level of payment was already among the highest across the entire village's mission records.
It had to be said—being a ninja was undeniably a high-income profession... if you survived long enough.
When it came time to distribute the commission,
Besides Sunflower,
Both Ao and Haidao—the two island shinobi—blushed and hesitated to accept their share of the payment.
In their words, they had barely contributed to the battle and had caused extra trouble for the team captain.
Had it not been for Tian Yu's overwhelming strength, they might not have made it back alive.
However, Tian Yu insisted they take their share.
As Anbu, every member risks their life on missions. Whether you fight or support, the structure is clear—everyone plays their role. They should simply follow Anbu protocol and take what they've earned.
So, despite their reluctance, Ao and Haidao accepted their 10% shares.
Shortly after, the finance unit completed the transaction and transferred the money to Tian Yu.
This was the first time Tian Yu had ever held so much wealth in his hands.
Although he was never strapped for cash, he usually only carried a few hundred thousand ryo at most—living expenses, training supplies, basic materials. He had never crossed into the realm of true affluence.
And this commission was his first major earnings since formally joining the Anbu.
It was meaningful.
Tian Yu made up his mind:
He would use this money to buy gifts for his family.
As he walked down the bustling streets of Konoha, Tian Yu began a full-scale local shopping spree.
First was a gift for his father—
His father enjoyed drinking more than anything.
Tian Yu made his way to the apothecary inn operated by the Nara clan.
"Customer, what can I get for you?" the shop assistant greeted enthusiastically. "Our clan specializes in deer blood wine. It's incredibly nourishing, excellent for internal injuries!"
"Our deer blood wine is well-known across the entire Land of Fire!
Ninjas use it to recover and boost vitality, and for civilians, it strengthens the body and promotes longevity!"
"One glass a day, and you'll live to ninety-nine!" the clerk said with a grin.
Tian Yu nodded.
He had heard of the Nara clan's deer blood wine before—its reputation wasn't just exaggerated marketing.
"I'll take a dozen bottles," he replied calmly.
The clerk froze. "A dozen?!"
Twelve bottles.
Each bottle weighed roughly a pound—that was a full twelve pounds of high-grade medicinal alcohol.
For a store that usually sold it by the cup or half-bottle, this was a huge order.
"Yes, just swipe the card," Tian Yu said casually.
"Y-Yes! Of course!" The clerk's eyes lit up.
A purchase worth several million ryo had him beaming from ear to ear.
This was clearly a big spender!
In his excitement, the clerk upgraded Tian Yu to the store's highest-tier membership, gave him a solid discount, and threw in complimentary delivery services.
After Tian Yu left his home address,
The store immediately sprang into action, arranging for rapid delivery.
After securing the gift for his father,
Tian Yu headed out to buy something for his mother.
According to what she'd told him, she loved jewelry.
At the jewelry store, Tian Yu selected an exquisite ruby and diamond necklace. The price was steep, but worth it.
The store was so impressed, they instantly promoted him to senior membership status.
Next up was a gift for his sister, Tiantian.
Tiantian loved two things most: ninja tools and traditional cheongsam dresses.
For the weapon-loving part, Tian Yu had that covered—he had plenty of rare weapons and forging materials she would adore.
But to make it a fuller gift, he went to a custom tailor and ordered several finely made cheongsam dresses, each with elegant embroidery and patterns.
Of course, he didn't forget the snacks.
Tiantian was also a secret foodie.
Strolling down Konoha's busy food street, Tian Yu bought dozens of treats—sweet and savory.
Tempura, sushi, taiyaki, takoyaki, sashimi, snow crab…
He left his home address at each shop, instructing them to deliver everything later that day.
Once all the purchases were settled,
Tian Yu was holding gift bags in both arms,
And behind him followed several delivery personnel, each carrying packages from his shopping spree.
A total of seven or eight people moved as one down the main road—
An eye-catching procession that immediately drew the attention of the villagers.
"He's from a rich family, huh?"
"Whose kid is that? Must be some clan heir!"
The sight of such luxurious shopping looked just like the son of a noble house—
High-profile, stylish, and generous.
And just like that,
With the team of delivery staff behind him,
Tian Yu finally arrived in front of his home.
But then—he froze in place, utterly bewildered.
This was one of the rare times Tian Yu had such an expression on his face.
He looked left and right.
The streets were familiar.
He hadn't taken the wrong path.
But—
Why was this place…
Not his house?
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