Naruto : Back to the Past

You can consider this chapter to be chapter 35 or just part of the Special Chapter. This chapter will be a part of volume 2. 

While Volume 2 will begin much later after this special event. 

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Tenten's gaze lingered on the young man with a mix of admiration and surprise. 'He's incredibly good-looking,' She thought to herself while staring at Naruto in a daze. She was momentarily lost in her thoughts as she admired Naruto's unique hair and striking appearance.

"Excuse me, Tenten!" Naruto's voice broke through her daydream. He called her name repeatedly to catch her attention. Realizing that she had been staring at Naruto for too long, Tenten felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.

"Y-Yes! How can I help you?" She stammered as she tried to regain her composure.

Naruto noticed her flustered state. He couldn't help but smile gently before making his request. "I'm looking to order a special batch of kunai. I want them to be made from chakra metals." He explained with a calm demeanor. 

Tenten's eyes widened in shock. Her voice quivered as she responded. "Chakra metals? How many are you thinking of ordering?" The reason Tenten was so shocked was because she knew how expensive Chakra Metals were. 

Chakra metal is a substance that is lightweight, yet extremely tough, and as such has high resistance to physical attacks. The unique property of Chakra Metal is that it is unaffected by any and all chakra-based attacks. 

All these properties made Chakra metals extremely expensive. The number of people in this village who had Chakra metal weapons could be counted on just one hand. This is why Tenten just found it so shocking that a boy who was just around her age was looking for Chakra metal-made Kunai. 

"Above a hundred." Naruto replied nonchalantly.

For a moment, Tenten's jaw nearly dropped to the floor. Her eyes became wide with disbelief. 'Is he serious?' She wondered in her mind. The idea of crafting such a large number of kunai from chakra metals was both daunting and thrilling. She hesitated for a second, thinking that he might be joking, but the earnest look on Naruto's face told her otherwise.

"Y-You're really serious about this, aren't you?" Tenten asked while still trying to wrap her head around the magnitude of his request.

"That's... that's a huge order! But I'm sure we can manage it. It'll be quite a challenge, though!"

Regaining her professional composure, Tenten began to mentally calculate the resources and time such an order would require. The thought of crafting these special kunai seemed to ignite a spark of excitement in her. "Okay, let's discuss the details." 

Tenten's eyes reflected a mix of apprehension and curiosity as she broached the subject of cost. "I just want to make sure you know. Crafting over a hundred chakra metal kunai will be extremely expensive." She explained cautiously. By extremely expensive, Tenten meant the final amount was going to be nearly close to a billion Ryo.

She was aware that her shop didn't have a large stock of chakra metals. Procuring such a significant amount would mean a substantial investment. The risk was high - if Naruto couldn't afford the amount, then her family's business could face serious financial trouble.

Naruto understood her concerns. He reassured her with a confident smile. "Don't worry about the cost. I can pay the full amount upfront if that makes things easier." Money wasn't an issue for Naruto, especially considering his mother's financial status.

In fact, Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki, was the richest woman in the Hidden Leaf Village and in the Land of Fire. Kushina had enough money to be called one of the wealthiest individuals in the whole world. As a grandmaster-level Fuinjutsu master, her skills were not only rare but highly sought after throughout the entire land of Fire. This meant that not only the Hidden Leaf village highly sought out her Fuinjutsu skills but also other small villages and even the land of Fire's Daimyo also valued her skills. This made her services extremely valuable. The wealth she had collected over the years was immense. She had no qualms about investing in her son's needs.

Kushina's prowess in Fuinjutsu was legendary. She was the last remaining Uzumaki clan member to be this skilled at Fuinjutsu. Due to this, her financial resources only continued to grow. Naruto, being her son, had access to these resources. Which is why he could confidently make such a large order without worrying about the cost. It was Kushina who asked Naruto to come here and order 100 custom-made Chakra metals made Kunai.

Tenten was reassured by Naruto's response. She felt a wave of relief wash over her."Alright, let's get all the details sorted out then." 

Tenten became curious when she realized she didn't yet know the name of her customer even though he knew her name. "Excuse me, but I didn't catch your name." 

"The name is Uzumaki Naruto." He replied with a friendly smile. 

When he mentioned his name, Tenten's eyes widened in surprise. A smile quickly spread across her face. "So you're the famous son of Lady Kushina! I've heard so much about you around the village." The stories about Lady Kushina's son had reached even the corners of her weapon shop, sparking her interest.

The revelation that Naruto was Lady Kushina's son brought a sense of relief and enthusiasm to Tenten. She knew that this order was not just from any ordinary customer, but one from a highly respected and well-known family in the village.

"Before we discuss the specifics of your order, could you tell me what kind of custom Kunai you're looking for?" Tenten asked. 

She couldn't help but steal glances at Naruto, admiring his features. 'He's as handsome as they say. With a mother known as The Crimson Goddess of Hidden Leaf for her beauty, it's no wonder why Naruto is so handsome.' She thought to herself while looking at Naruto's face.

Naruto noticed that Tenten looked at his face from time to time. He didn't mind. He had gotten used to this. Naruto was becoming more and more handsome with each passing day as his bloodline continued to be purified. He wasn't becoming a girlish type Handsome but rather the manly or masculine type Handsome. 

Naruto began describing the specifics of the custom Kunai he had in mind. He explained the balance, weight, and design he was looking for. Each detail was carefully thought out to match his unique fighting style and preferences. Before coming here, Naruto had spent some time discussing this topic with his mother. The suggestions and the ideas that Kushina gave were really useful.

Tenten listened attentively while also taking notes to make sure that she did not forget any details later on.

Her expertise as a weapons specialist helped her visualize the design based on Naruto's description. And the more she listened the more excited Tenten became. 

The base model of his Kunai was his father's popular Flying Thunder God Kunai. The reason why Naruto suddenly ordered custom-made Kunai was because his mother told him that he could learn his father's famous Flying Thunder God Jutsu as long as his knowledge of Fuinjutsu reached a certain level. 

After reaching that required level, Naruto would be able to start comprehending how his father's space-time Jutsu worked. 

After their lengthy conversation about the custom Kunai which lasted almost over an hour, Naruto glanced at the time and realized he needed to leave soon. "Would it be possible for you to send the bill to my house? Normally, I'd wait and take it with me, but I'm in a bit of a rush today." He requested politely. 

"Of course, that's no problem at all." Tenten responded understandingly. She knew she couldn't finalize such a large order without her father's approval. And her father wasn't at the shop at this moment. She would need to check with him first to ensure that all the details were correct before sending the invoice to Naruto's house.

"Just leave everything to us." She reassured him.

Before Naruto could step out, Tenten wanted to inform him of one important detail. "I should let you know that it'll take around three months to complete your order. I am not a blacksmith, so my estimated time could be slightly more or slightly less. My father and a few subordinates of his are going to work on making your kunai, so the process might be a bit slow. But I promise you, the quality of the Kunai will be exceptional." She explained earnestly.

Usually, her role was to assist her mother in managing the shop while her father focused on the craft of blacksmithing. But when she is out of the village with her Squad, it's her mother who looks after the shop. 

Hearing her words. Naruto nodded in understanding and appreciation. "I completely trust you and your family's craftsmanship."

Hearing his words, Tenten couldn't help but blush. Her cheeks flushed red slightly. 

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