Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

In the living room,

With a bruised and swollen face, Uchiha Gin knelt in the center of the hall, with Senju Itama and Uchiha Hikaru sitting in a row in front of him.

And the victim of this sexual harassment incident, Tsukihime Otsutsuki, a collector of bunny dolls.

"Red bean paste, a secret Marseille flavor!"

When in doubt, one must kneel in repentance. So far, Uchiha Gin's attitude of admitting his mistakes has been quite sincere.

But Uchiha Hikaru and Senju Itama clearly didn't want to let him off so easily.

"Ah Yin, don't think you can make up for your sins this way."

"Exactly! Peeping under a girl's skirt in broad daylight—we should really castrate this rutting baboon!"

Uh... are all female judges this careless?

Having already been soundly beaten by the three women, Uchiha Gintoki twitched his face. While awaiting his final judgment, his gaze involuntarily drifted to Tsukihime, who sat upright to his right.

Looking at her frosty, pretty face, he secretly swallowed.

No wonder he thought that little rabbit with its trembling mouth looked so familiar; it turned out to be Tsukihime's little white rabbit.

"Tsukihime, how are criminals like this usually punished in your hometown?"

Uchiha Hikari and Senju Itama reached a temporary consensus, but before deciding on the most cruel punishment for Uchiha Gin, they decided to first consult with the victim, Tsukihime.

"Punishment?"

Tsukihime raised an eyebrow, looking thoughtfully at Uchiha Gin, whose face was bruised and swollen.

"I think it was something like... death from exhaustion?"

"Huh?" *3

Uchiha Hikaru: Words

Senju Itama: (Δ)

Prison silver: (ε)

Seeing the three people with different expressions, Yueji calmly explained,

"What are you all surprised about? Male Otsutsuki used to be a scarce resource on the moon. Even if they committed an unforgivable crime punishable by death, their last bit of value as men would be squeezed out of them."

"No way! That's too easy on you! It's too easy on this curly-haired baboon!"

Senju Itama was the first to step forward, standing alone between Uchiha Gin and Tsukihime, her pretty face flushed with indignation.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Hikaru, filled with deep regret, nodded solemnly.

"Tsukihime, Konoha has its own village rules, and this family has its own family laws. Tsukihime, you'd better do as the locals do."

"But you were the one who asked me that."

"I'm just using it as a reference."

Seeing that the three women were about to start fighting amongst themselves, Uchiha Gin, the defendant, solemnly tidied his messy hair, his lifeless eyes now filled with an unprecedented determination.

"Calm down, everyone!"

"Um?"

The three women turned their heads upon hearing this, looking at Uchiha Gin with a somewhat affected expression, their beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

"Ahem. I vote for Tsukihime."

"Bang!"

The words had barely left his lips when Senju Itama Zero-Frame launched his attack, his monstrous fist slamming into Uchiha Gin's drool-covered chin, sending him flying like a rocket.

But that wasn't the end. Just as Uchiha Gin, who had ascended to heaven, thought his punishment was over, a large, cherry-red hand descended upon his head.

"Snapped!"

As the giant hand in his pupils gradually enlarged, he was like a fly with nowhere to escape, slammed into the ground by Uchiha Hikaru's Susanoo hand, leaving only a dusty, curly head.

"Cough cough cough, at least give them a last meal before they're executed, right?"

Feeling dizzy and disoriented, Uchiha Gin blinked innocently.

So what if he accidentally saw what was under Tsukihime's skirt? It's not a big deal, is it?

"Hmph! Today—no, for the next week—you won't be eating at home!"

Still not satisfied, Senju Itama squatted down and slapped Uchiha Gin's large head a few more times, the thuds echoing in the living room.

"Alright, let's leave him alone in the living room to reflect on his actions. Let's go try on the clothes we bought today."

Seeing Uchiha Gin's pitiful state, Uchiha Hikaru's anger immediately subsided by more than half. He called out to the other two women, and the three of them immediately carried their bags upstairs to inspect their shopping spoils.

"Sigh~"

Left alone in the center of the living room, Uchiha Gin sighed deeply. With only his neck and above remaining relatively free, his face was filled with helplessness.

I've really had a terrible day.

First, the chakra pills that his older cousin entrusted to him were completely devoured by Wang Jie.

Then he lost all his allowance playing pachinko.

Having finally returned home, he unexpectedly saw something he shouldn't have, a little bunny, and was subsequently punished by the three women.

"This is so hard for me."

"Hikari, isn't this going too far? He only did it by accident."

Inside the large dressing room on the second floor, the three women were putting together new outfits. Tsukihime, clearly distracted, suddenly spoke up and asked...

"Feeling sorry for him?"

Uchiha Hikaru held a bra made of two ropes in his hand, looking at the byakugan girl with slightly furrowed brows with a half-smile, his words full of sarcasm.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm just stating the facts."

Under the strange gazes of the two women, Yueji subconsciously turned her head away, her tone gradually weakening.

"You think too highly of him. Curly-haired baboon is a despicable pervert. He must have known in advance that you bought new underwear, so he deliberately lay down there to wait for you."

Over the years, the number of times Senju Itama was unintentionally seen naked by Uchiha Gin is more than the number of times she has eaten rice.

Once or twice is one thing, but averaging that many times a day, do you think you're some lucky pervert?

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Tsukihime nodded thoughtfully. So, she came to see me on purpose?

Recalling how intently Uchiha Gin had examined the document, a faint blush flickered in Tsukihime's cold, beautiful eyes.

The chubby little bunny also started drooling along with the girl's fluttering heart.

Meanwhile, Konoha West Street,

In front of the brightly lit street, Nonou, who had been leading the way, stopped and turned to look at Rasa and the other person behind her.

"This is West Street, the place you specifically asked for."

"Ah? Is this the paradise Father spoke of?"

The spiky-haired youth, carrying large bags of Konoha specialties produced elsewhere, stared blankly at the rows of ambiguous light-up signs in front of him, his dark eyes filled with utter bewilderment.

"I don't know if this place is heaven or not, but I do know that it's a notorious den of iniquity."

Looking at the scantily clad women under the light board with disdain, Nono curled her lip.

"I can only take you this far; any further in is not a place we can go."

Konoha has explicit rules that children under the age of sixteen are not allowed to enter West Street, even if they are on a mission.

"Huh? What a pity, I really wanted to go in and learn something!"

Hearing what Nono, the team leader, said, Shinnosuke Nohara, who had long admired West Street, looked disappointed.

As he spoke, his large, clear eyes kept darting towards the scantily clad young woman not far away, and his mouth stretched into an exaggerated grin that reached his ears.

"Shin-chan, you can't look!"

Sarutobi Toru, standing to the side, covered his eyes, his face flushed, but the gaps between his fingers betrayed his secretly lecherous nature.

"Really, Xiao Che clearly wants to go too, right?"

Shinnosuke smiled and raised an eyebrow.

"No way!"

"Come and play, handsome boy~"

Hearing the seductive music around him, the spiky-haired youth hesitated for a moment, then his gaze was quickly drawn to the white waves in the distance, and his expression immediately turned serious.

"Luo Sha, you go back with them. I'll go in and wander around by myself."

After handing over all the local specialties he had to his bewildered junior brother, the spiky-haired youth waved goodbye to the group. Without a moment's hesitation, he turned and resolutely stepped onto the Imperial Bathing Road that his father had once walked.

Third Senior Brother, are you coming back tonight?

After a brief moment of bewilderment, Luo Sha asked a crucial question.

See you later.

"Let's go, we haven't explored the night market yet."

Rolling her eyes, Nono watched the spiky-haired youth fall into the mortal world, then spat disdainfully on the ground before turning to look at the helpless-looking Rasa.

Their guided tour assignment was meticulously planned; they had to visit all the must-see tourist spots in Konoha, and avoid every potential pitfall.

Luo Sha nodded, slung his bags over his shoulder, and followed Ueno and the other two. The four figures quickly disappeared outside the intersection of West Street.

"Please be safe."

In the shadows, the ANBU ninja responsible for protecting Sarutobi Toru breathed a collective sigh of relief. If the Hokage knew that his eldest son was strolling around West Street at such a young age, they would all be silenced.

The other group of Root members responsible for protecting Shinnosuke Nohara looked regretful.

"Huh? I thought I was going back to clock out!"

Well, I guess I'll have to work overtime again!

Konoha Night Market is also part of the themed street, but it only operates at night.

Besides popular online snacks, there are also many quirky and unusual children's toys, which are very attractive to kids.

The four members of the group, including Nono, quickly arrived at the legendary night market that even children couldn't tear themselves away from.

Because his third senior brother had left the group early, Luo Sha's enthusiasm was noticeably lower than during the day, and his desire to buy things was practically zero.

"Ha~"

Looking at the dazzling array of childish toys on both sides, he yawned and showed absolutely no interest.

"Take me back to where I'm resting."

"Let's browse around some more. There's a shop inside that sells very reputable products."

Even though he had already made his fill of kickbacks that day, Nonoyu still wouldn't let go of any opportunity to extract surplus value from outsiders. He immediately led the uninterested Rasa to a general store.

Looking at the somewhat vintage-style shop, Luo Sha frowned and was about to wave her hand when she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.

"That's a Shukaku doll!"

His eyes widened as he stared at the Sunagakure mythical beast displayed in the least conspicuous spot on the shelf, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement.

"Uh, that's right! That's the legendary limited edition Shukaku doll, the only one of its kind in the ninja world, there are no other branches."

Seeing the barely concealed excitement and affection in Rasa's eyes, Nonou immediately straightened her expression and began to spout nonsense with a straight face.

"Really?"

Rasa stared wide-eyed at Nono, trying to find a clue in her face to whether she was lying.

Before the girl could answer, Shinnosuke blinked and asked in confusion,

"Huh? That's the one that came free with the nine-tailed doll!"

But before he could finish speaking his blunt truth, he was struck by a subtle elbow strike from the expressionless Nono, knocking him to the ground. This startled Sarutobi Toru, who was about to add his own comment, and silenced him.

"I vouch for this with my personal integrity!"

Having dealt with his troublesome teammates, Nono nodded solemnly, then stretched her neck and called out familiarly into the store.

"Grandpa Zhou Xuan? Grandpa Zhou Xuan!"

"Here it comes~"

A moment later, a kind-looking, red-haired young man came out. Seeing Nonoyu calling for help, he immediately gave her a warm smile.

"Oh, it's Nonou! Haven't seen you in a while. Are you here to buy toys for the children at the orphanage again?"

"Brother Zhengyan, isn't Grandpa Zhouxuan here?"

"Grandpa went back to his hometown to visit relatives, and I'm in charge of the shop now."

Masahiko Uzumaki explained with a smile, but Nono frowned upon seeing this. She wasn't sure if the kickback agreement she had made with Uzumaki still counted.

"Oh, I see. I just happened to bring a distinguished guest with me, Masahiko-nii."

She emphasized the word "expensive" in a way that she hoped Masahiko Uzumaki would understand her implication.

"Oh~ You're a guest introduced by Nono Ue, then I'll definitely give you a big discount."

With a look of sudden realization, Masahiko Uzumaki turned to Rasa, his honest face beaming with the smile of a professional salesperson.

Upon hearing this, Nonou felt utterly dejected. Was the fat sheep she had finally managed to catch just going to slip away like this?

"I want a crane doll."

Rasa nodded eagerly, her expectant expression a stark contrast to Nonou's grief-stricken state beside her.

"This is a limited edition Shukaku doll, a collector's item."

Pointing to a large pile of mass-produced, inexpensive goods in his warehouse, Masahiko Uzumaki solemnly introduced them.

"Even if you turn the entire ninja world upside down, you won't find another one like it."

"ha!"

"ha?"

Unlike Rasa's excitement, Nonou, who exclaimed in surprise, stared wide-eyed at Uzumaki Masahiko, who was gilding the Shukaku doll.

But she discovered that the other person was secretly winking at her, their shrewd gestures exactly the same as those of her old partner, Whirlpool Maneuver.

"Are you really going to sell such a precious Shukaku doll?"

No! A doll of such sentimental value cannot be measured by vulgar monetary terms.

Luo Sha pursed her lips, her little mind already conjuring up a thrilling drama.

"Of course not, this doll is the shop's prized possession, and we have no intention of selling it."

"Oh, that's such a pity."

"However, I can see that you are a guest I can entrust with my business."

Just as Rasa was feeling dejected, Uzumaki Masahiko suddenly changed the subject, looking at him intently.

"If I'm not mistaken, the guest is from the Land of Wind, isn't he?"

"Yes, I was born in Sunagakure."

Upon hearing this, Rasa nodded, and Uzumaki Masahiko immediately showed a visible expression of relief.

He turned around, took the dusty Shukaku doll from the shelf, and reluctantly placed it in front of Rasa.

"This rare, limited-edition Shukaku doll shouldn't be gathering dust in my cramped general store; it should be in the hands of someone who appreciates it."

"Boss, what's going on?"

Looking at the Shukaku doll so close to his face, Rasa's breath hitched. This vintage feel, unique to old objects, was definitely the legendary first-generation limited edition Shukaku doll.

"Take it, it's yours now."

Masahiko Uzumaki waved his hand, the poignant sorrow in his eyes making Rasa unable to lift her head. His superb acting left Nono, standing beside him, feeling utterly inferior and filled with awe.

"No, no, this is something you've treasured for years, boss!"

"A treasure only shines when it is in the hands of someone who understands it."

Does it glow?

Luo Sha looked at the Shukaku doll, his hand trembling as he reached out and carefully picked it up.

It is very light, yet weighs as much as a thousand pounds.

"I will cherish it!"

"Go away, and don't let me see you again."

Masahiko Uzumaki turned around, his slightly trembling shoulders leaving Rasa with endless reverie.

"How much should I pay?"

Luo Sha's expression tightened; he had no habit of getting things for free.

"Hurry up!"

"Oh, this."

Just as Rasa was struggling with the Shukaku doll, Nonou, who was staring in disbelief, noticed the hand gesture that Uzumaki Masahiko was making to her. The girl immediately understood and stepped forward.

"To the average person, this doll may just be an ordinary figurine, but only those who understand it are qualified to determine its value."

"What do you mean by that?"

Luo Sha frowned, vaguely sensing a hint in the words.

"Since Masahiko is willing to give it to you, it means you understand its value. If you feel bad about taking it for free, then use your own judgment to pay for it!"

"The Value of the Crane Guardian Doll."

Looking at the grinning raccoon in his hand, Rasa slowly raised his head, his eyes already brimming with tears.

"In my opinion, it's priceless!"

That day, golden rain fell all night at this shop. (End of Chapter)