Hyuga Shinichi arrived outside a shop called Muchun Rice Ball Shop. Its name sounded fresh and natural, as though it carried the scent of spring.
That was right—the shop belonged to Xiao Chun, and the idea had originally come from Hyuga Shinichi.
After all, given the financial situation of Might Duy and Xiao Chun's family, the reward from a single Genin's missions simply wasn't enough to support a household.
If Hyuga Shinichi had offered them money outright, both of them would have firmly refused, given their personalities.
After tasting the rice balls Xiao Chun had made herself, Hyuga Shinichi had realized just how much more delicious hers were than anyone else's.
So he'd had a brilliant idea: Xiao Chun could open a shop selling rice balls.
After all, shinobi on missions barely had time to stop and enjoy a proper meal.
Usually, they would just gulp down a Military Ration Pill or a few pieces of dried meat on the road before carrying on.
Now that there were rice balls that were both delicious and easy to carry, they were sure to become the first choice for many shinobi heading out of the village on missions.
So Hyuga Shinichi lent Xiao Chun the money to open a rice ball shop not far from Konoha's gates. That way, shinobi could easily grab a box on their way out and eat as they traveled.
Of course, the shop didn't just sell rice balls. Don't forget Xiao Chun's cooking skills!
Hyuga Shinichi had also suggested that Xiao Chun put her cooking skills to good use and offer all kinds of dishes in the shop. Customers could choose what they wanted, and the selections would be packed together into a bento to suit their tastes.
Even in the rain, people were still lining up