Random Gift Box

After about two hours, they could finally see Konoha's gates clearly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said joyfully, "We're finally back in the village. These past few days have exhausted me."

It was worth mentioning that the injuries Utatane Koharu had inflicted on him during her two beatings had also been treated by Utatane Koharu.

Only then did Torikaze realize that Sister Koharu was quite skilled in Medical Ninjutsu.

Torifu Akimichi, who had barely spoken the whole time, also said, "These past few days have made me lose weight from hunger. I need to eat more when I get home."

His words reminded everyone of the past two days. All they had eaten were terrible-tasting Soldier Pills. This time, they definitely had to treat themselves properly!

But the one who hated Soldier Pills most was still Torikaze. Whether in his previous life or this one, he had never eaten anything as awful as Soldier Pills.

In order to help ninja recover their strength and replenish nutrition, they threw practically everything into them, resulting in every possible flavor mixed together and making them unbelievably disgusting!

He swore that next time he went on a mission, he would definitely bring some food. Eating this stuff every day was truly unbearable.

When they reached Konoha's gates, the village guards checked whether their identities were genuine.

After verifying that Hiruzen and the others were not Spies disguised by another country, they let them pass.

After returning to the village, they could not simply disband yet. They still needed to report to Lord Hokage, turn in the mission, and collect their reward.

For Torikaze, there had been nothing particularly special about this mission. They had merely encountered somewhat stronger opponents.

But for Chisato, it had been a major improvement. It was her first time killing someone, and the nausea and dizziness had nearly overwhelmed her. However, she had received some training since childhood, and after some time, she managed to adjust.

This experience had helped Chisato grow considerably. Before long, she would surely become an outstanding female ninja capable of standing on her own!

In fact, Torikaze had also struggled to adapt when he killed someone for the first time. After all, he had lived in a peaceful world in his previous life and had never witnessed a killing.

But perhaps the things he had experienced after transmigrating had changed him somewhat. Besides, his Crystal Release had turned that Spy directly into ashes.

Torikaze had not even had time to feel sick before the man died.

And every person Torikaze killed afterward had been dealt with using ninjutsu such as Crystal Release or Cloud Release, techniques that left almost no trace behind.

That was probably why he had adapted more quickly.

Not long after entering the village, they arrived at the Hokage Tower. Everyone was eager to relax, so they walked quickly.

When the guards in front of the tower saw Hiruzen and the others, they did not stop them. Anyone with a bit of sense knew there was no need to.

After all, they were the disciples of Lord Hokage and Lord Tobirama. Their status was noble.

Since none of the guards questioned them, Hiruzen and the others said nothing and entered the building.

A knock sounded at the door, and Hashirama stopped handling his official duties.

"Come in."

The office door was pushed open, and Hiruzen and the others walked in.

Seeing the children return, Hashirama smiled.

"The journey must have worn you out."

"Reporting to Lord Hokage, we are not tired."

As the captain, Hiruzen understood proper conduct. While reporting on a mission, he could not act as casually as he did in private.

Hashirama took out the scroll recording all A-rank missions, found the mission Hiruzen's group had completed, and stamped it as completed.

He then said to Hiruzen and the others, "I watched this mission from beginning to end. I have already told you about everyone's strengths and weaknesses, so I will not repeat myself."

"Take the voucher and collect the mission payment, then get some proper rest."

He then emphasized, "Don't forget the test question I gave you!"

At those words, Hiruzen and the others, who had been smiling brightly just moments ago, suddenly looked dejected. Their mood to let loose vanished as well.

Seeing the children's expressions, Hashirama kindly reminded them, "You have two days left."

The instant he said that, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other five immediately grabbed their vouchers and ran out, even forgetting to say goodbye.

Only Torikaze and Chisato remained in the room.

After Hashirama gave Torikaze and Chisato a few more instructions regarding their training, he dismissed them.

Torikaze concealed the fact that they had encountered Uchiha Setsuna on the road and that he had killed him.

Since he had already been reduced to ashes, there was no need to invite extra trouble.

If this matter came to light, the Uchiha Elder would have lost two grandsons in a row. Wouldn't he fight Torikaze to the death?

So it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Torikaze did not even intend to tell Chisato. He would just pretend that Uchiha Setsuna had never existed in this world.

After leaving the Hokage Tower, Chisato and Torikaze went to the mission office to collect their payment.

The heavy bag of banknotes contained roughly fifty to sixty thousand ryo. Torikaze did not pay it much mind; this amount of money was like pouring a bucket of water into the sea compared to what was piled in the clan treasury.

Chisato wanted to use the money to treat Torikaze to a good meal, but Torikaze found an excuse to put it off until tomorrow. Chisato readily agreed, and they arranged to have lunch together the next day.

After letting Torikaze treat her to two meals in a row, she had felt rather embarrassed. At last, she could make it up to him.

After waving goodbye to Chisato, Torikaze returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds.

He still had system rewards to claim! If he summoned the system outside, others would not be able to see it, but his strange muttering to himself would make people think he was an idiot.

Unlike Chaos Events, missions in the Mission Scroll required him to manually claim the rewards. There would be no automatic notification.

With a thought, Torikaze summoned the Mission Scroll.

Ding—A completed mission has been detected. Would the host like to claim the reward?

"Claim!"

Ding—Mission completed. Reward: 4,000 Tranquility Points.

Torikaze was very satisfied. An A-rank mission could earn him 4,000 Tranquility Points. If he worked a little harder, he would be able to save up sixty thousand.

There was no helping it. His current efforts were for a more comfortable life in the future!

Torikaze thought it was over, but the system notification sounded again.

Ding—As this is the host's first completed A-rank mission, the reward has been doubled, and the host has received one random gift from the system.

An excited heart! Trembling hands! Torikaze had not expected this damn system to be so generous! Was it pulling the whole first-purchase bonus routine now?

Whatever. As long as he could benefit right now, that was enough. If he always focused on the future, he would only become anxious over gains and losses, and in the end, lose the present as well.

Still, this was Torikaze's first time receiving a random gift, and he had no idea how it differed from a mysterious reward.

As Torikaze pondered, a burst of yellow light flickered before him, followed by the appearance of an exquisite golden gift box.

"Damn! Did it really have to look this fancy?"

Its golden exterior was practically enough to blind Torikaze.

Would the host like to open the random gift box?

Torikaze did not hesitate. At his command, the golden gift box slowly opened.

Ding—Congratulations to the host for obtaining...