Preparation for Departure, Meticulous

Uchiha Tunan, after leaving the Hokage's office, first made a trip to the Uchiha Clan Compound.

At the clan's ninja tool shop, he purchased enough ninja tools and Ration Pills.

Then, he quickly returned to Mitsuya Motoyoshi's home.

At this moment, Mitsuya Motoyoshi was drinking tea by the stone table in the courtyard.

"Hoo~"

Mitsuya Motoyoshi blew lightly, and the aroma of tea wafting from the cup mingled with the fragrance of the flowers in the yard, filling his nostrils.

Within the scent, there was even a hint of bittersweetness...

Mitsuya Motoyoshi took a sip of tea, closed his eyes, and held the teacup with an expression of enjoyment as he savored the taste:

"High-quality tea really does taste different."

Ever since Uchiha Tunan began taking care of Mitsuya Motoyoshi, his days had become more and more comfortable.

Not only did Tunan serve him tea and water daily, but he also handled all the household chores.

Every few days, Uchiha Tunan personally trimmed the flowers and plants in the yard.

He brought home clothes, tea leaves, and all sorts of strange and wonderful tonics every day.

Most importantly, all of this was paid for out of Uchiha Tunan's own pocket.

At first, Mitsuya Motoyoshi had refused.

He felt that Uchiha Tunan was wasting money.

But now...

"Sigh~ It smells so good~" Mitsuya Motoyoshi took another sip, his eyes narrowing slightly as he murmured:

"This little guy is truly filial. I just wonder if he has wind-style chakra. If he does... hehe..."

Just then, Uchiha Tunan came hurrying in from outside the courtyard.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi snapped back to attention and said with a smile, "Tunan, why are you back? Don't you have a mission today?"

Uchiha Tunan smiled slightly, picked up the teapot on the stone table, and poured tea into Mitsuya Motoyoshi's cup, saying gently:

"I took on a escort mission today, and I'll need to be out of the village for a while. So I came back quickly to pack."

After speaking, Uchiha Tunan walked towards the house to start packing his things.

Seeing this, Mitsuya Motoyoshi placed his teacup on the stone table and pushed his wheelchair to the doorway of the house.

"Since it's an escort mission, you'd better perform well. This is your first C-rank mission."

Uchiha Tunan replied while tidying the room, "This mission isn't C-rank, it's B-rank."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi was startled and a surge of anger rose within him. He said sternly:

"You just became a Genin, how could that brat Sarutobi assign you a B-rank mission? Come on, take Grandpa to find him. Grandpa will get justice for you. Isn't this sending you to your death?"

Uchiha Tunan smiled slightly, his hands not stopping, and said, "There's no danger. It was originally just a C-rank mission, but the client was wealthy and offered enough money to meet the standard for a B-rank. So the mission rank was raised."

Upon hearing this, Mitsuya Motoyoshi immediately relaxed, smacked his lips, and said:

"That's good then. You're lucky, kid, to have met a foolish employer with a lot of money."

Uchiha Tunan paced around the room, constantly fiddling with things, and replied casually, "You can't say that. They're paying for peace of mind."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi stroked his beard and pondered for a moment:

"That's true. You and that Kakashi kid are both geniuses. Your strength isn't comparable to ordinary Genin. And that blond kid leading you has some skills in speed. That employer's money wasn't spent in vain. What are you tinkering with in there? Do you need to bring so many things?"

Uchiha Tunan wiped the sweat from his forehead, his hands still busy.

"I've prepared everything I need for the journey. Oh, and I've placed the microwave on the low stool for you. Just turn it on when you need to heat food. I've put your daily necessities within easy reach so you can grab them easily."

As he spoke, Uchiha Tunan went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator.

The refrigerator was packed full.

Uchiha Tunan saw this and shook his head, saying:

"None of these ingredients can be kept."

He then tied an apron around his waist, took out all the ingredients, and placed them on the cutting board.

"Dada da..."

The sound of rapid chopping echoed from the kitchen.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi pushed his wheelchair into the living room and looked at Uchiha Tunan, who was busy in the kitchen, saying:

"You don't need to worry about me. I've lived so many years, I can take care of myself."

Uchiha Tunan paid no mind to Mitsuya Motoyoshi's words and crouched down to retrieve some old tea from a kitchen cabinet.

"I know, but you yourself...

You're too frugal when it comes to daily life, and I have to criticize you for that.

Look at the tea you were drinking before I came; when brewed, it was all tea dust and stems.

Drinking too much of that is bad for your health.

Here, I've put the new tea in the cabinet.

I'll throw all your old tea in the garden to use as fertilizer."

Uchiha Tunan said as he quickly walked into the yard.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi urgently shouted, "Don't! They were all bought with money!"

However, Uchiha Tunan completely ignored him and directly tossed the old tea into the flower bushes.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi's face showed his heartache.

"Oh, speaking of money."

Uchiha Tunan patted his forehead and pulled out ten thousand ryo from his wallet.

He stuffed it into the coat hanging on the coat rack by the door.

"I'm putting this ten thousand ryo in your coat pocket. Buy whatever you need, don't try to save it for me."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi frowned and looked at Uchiha Tunan, who continued to be busy, saying:

"You do D-rank missions every day, yet you've spent so much money on me. Where did this money come from?"

Uchiha Tunan replied in a nonchalant tone, "This money? It's the survivor's benefit the village gave me after my parents perished."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi was stunned upon hearing this and took a deep breath.

He pushed his wheelchair to the coat rack and took out the ten thousand ryo.

At that moment, Mitsuya Motoyoshi realized for the first time how heavy money could be.

"Take it, take it! How can I possibly use your parents' survivor benefit?"

Uchiha Tunan blocked Mitsuya Motoyoshi's hand and shook his head, saying:

"If I complete this mission, I'll get forty thousand ryo in reward. I can earn it back."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi became a little agitated. Although he was greedy and stingy, he wouldn't go so far as to spend a junior's life-risking money.

"I'm an old man, I don't go out anywhere, I don't need that much."

Uchiha Tunan crouched down, grasped Mitsuya Motoyoshi's hand, and said earnestly:

"When I'm not home, if something happens to your health, you'll need money for the hospital, right?

Plus, with your leg condition, you'll have to ask the neighbors for help, won't you?

If any accident really happens, you must remember.

Don't be stingy then. Give them a red envelope to show your gratitude.

This ten thousand ryo is mainly for emergencies.

Otherwise, I won't be at ease with you out here."

After speaking, Uchiha Tunan patted Mitsuya Motoyoshi's hand, got up, and continued his busy work.

"I..." Mitsuya Motoyoshi looked at the banknotes in his hand, suddenly feeling choked up.