In the world of Naruto, banks actually existed.
The mission rewards for Gong Yi and the others were deposited into their accounts by Konoha administrative staff.
After checking his account, Gong Yi began planning to build a house.
He had no intention of buying a house in the village. He planned to keep living outside it.
That would make training more convenient. And as his strength grew and his Scholar System rank rose, his future research topics wouldn't be limited to Ninjutsu.
They might even extend into other fields.
Perhaps animals, perhaps the human body, or even ninja.
He couldn't let anyone find out about those things. The village was crowded and full of prying eyes, making it unsafe.
He found a construction crew, specified the site and his requirements for the house, then paid a deposit.
In a few months, perhaps he'd have a house of his own.
It wouldn't just be large; it would have its own courtyard!
While Gong Yi was making plans to improve his life, an Anbu Ninja found him.
"Gong Yi, Lord Hokage requests your presence!"
Miura Mingyuan's squad had already returned to the village. After handing in their mission report, they had gone their separate ways.
While resting, they told their families and other ninja friends about the mission.
They especially embellished the battle in which Gong Yi had unleashed his full power and killed two Jonin, making it sound spectacular.
As they died, the enemies had even shouted "demon" in terror.
But an enemy's demon was their angel. Everyone who discussed it grew even more eager to see what Gong Yi would do next.
As the story spread from one person to ten, then from ten to a hundred, Gong Yi's name soon became known throughout Konoha.
Now everyone knew the village