Miki, the owner of Konoha Department Store, had been living better and better lately. He was even planning to hand the business over to his children and grandchildren, so he could enjoy a peaceful retirement.
Ever since seven and a half years ago, mysterious big-name customers had regularly visited his general store, and his business had flourished.
When the Alliance Nations was founded, Miki renovated his shop. At the same time, he answered Lord Jiraiya's call by importing large quantities of specialty goods from other countries, sending his business soaring straight into the sky like it had taken flight.
That morning, his son was handling the store's business, and Miki was finally enjoying a drink again after a long time. This was also a rare...