Naruto scramble to catch the jacket feeling an audible jingle of chain mesh when he caught it.
Burnt Orange and Black Light Armored Jacket – A tough short-sleeve jacket covered in thick cloth and lined with light chain mesh, this armor provides light protection from weapons. Requires Lv10. Stats: +20 DEF, +7 DEX, +7 STR, +7 VIT, DUR 75/75.
Naruto frowned momentarily as he read the description. There was a level requirement to wear it. Still, it was only one level away from him being able to wear it and it was awesome.
"Yeah, thought you might like that. I ordered it a few months ago for you specifically. Thought you'd want it for when you actually become a genin. Seems I was right." Hiten laughed as Naruto hugged the jacket and rubbed his face on it.
"I'll definitely take it," said Naruto. "Next up?"
"Glove and bracers," said Hiten, trundling to another aisle and then motioning to a shelf.
There wasn't much selection, they all seemed rather standard too.
Black Fingerless Gloves with Metal Back Plate – Tough gloves with a solid gripping surface and some protection. Requires Lv9. Stats: +7 DEF, + 5% to Parry, DUR 50/50.
Grey and Black Forearm Guard – A simple guard for the forearm used for enhanced protection. Requires Lv8. Stats: +5 DEF, DUR 40/40.
"Can you dye the grey plate the same burnt orange?" asked Naruto.
"Yeah, it will take me a few minutes and you have let it dry over night before equipping it but sure . . . oh, and it will cost an extra 100 Ryo."
"That's fine. Now for Pants?"
"Pants," said Hiten, collecting the items Naruto selected. He set them on the shop counter first before showing Naruto to the pants. "Try these," he offered, tossing another pair of pants at Naruto.
Black Light Armored Pants – Tough ankle-length pants covered in thick cloth and lined with light chain mesh, this armor provides light protection from weapons. Requires Lv10. Stats: +25 DEF, +8 DEX, +8 STR, +8 VIT, +5% effectiveness to [Stealth], DUR 75/75.
Naruto groaned, it was another piece with a level requirement above his own current level. But once again, Naruto would have been a fool not to take it with only one level to go until he could equip it.
"Last stop, shoes and shin guards.
Grey and Black Shin Guard – A simple guard for the shin used for enhanced protection. Requires Lv8. Stats: +5 DEF, DUR 40/40.
Black Genin Shinobi Sandals – Made of tough cloth-like material these sandals are perfect for genin as they do not impede flexibility or chakra but also offer additional protection. Requires Lv11 Stats: +10 DEF, +5% effectiveness to [Stealth], +1.00 to speed, DUR 50/50.
Now the shoes were a tough decision. It was two whole levels away from being able to use them. That said he'd already figured he'd hit level eleven before he graduated so there was no reason not to get them other than cost and it wasn't like they were going to cost less if he bought them later.
"Can you dye the shin guards like the forearm protectors, but just all black for these?"
"Yeah, shouldn't be a problem.
"Thanks," said Naruto. "So what do I owe you?"
"9550 Ryo," said Hiten, adding Naruto's selections to the counter. "Can I get you anything else?"
"Don't suppose you have a book on Advanced Academy Taijutsu just lying around?"
Hiten stared at Naruto for a second then blinked. The question had caught him off guard. "I think my daughter might have one but I don't think she's ever even opened the thing."
"Really?" asked Naruto in surprise. "Can I buy it from you?"
"I'll have to check with my daughter first. Check back on Friday, she should be back from her mission by then."
"Hell yeah I will, thanks, Higurashi-san."
"Yeah, Yeah, now pay me and get out of here."
Naruto happily paid for his new toys before rushing home to try as much of it on has he could.
Once home Naruto decided to clear out some of his excess inventory junk. When he removed his old orange jacket and pants he was immediately assaulted by a very foul odor. He honestly hadn't realized how much it stunk before now. He'd been better about washing his current clothes simply because he'd been exercising more which left them with an obvious odor, he even went as far as to use one of the quick-laundry's to clean them. But given that his old clothes were just sitting in his inventory he had no idea they were that bad off.
Naruto immediately ran them to his kitchen sink, popped in the stopper, and turned on the water full blast before thrusting the offensive clothing under the tap burying the odor immediately. Naruto then reach up into his cabinet above the sink and added some detergent. He then walked back to his room to get the rest of his laundry and the washboard he hadn't used in a while.
Naruto added his other clothes to the sink and turned off the tap. Then he placed the washboard in and started the process of plunging and scrubbing his clothes to get them cleaned up and not so stinky.
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