The Shopkeeper of Konoha

If Aoto was here, he would have recognized the first customer. Since it was a ladies shop, Aoto refrained from working here and only hoped that Arya would do his job. A rather well-known Jonin was the first visitor.

Mitarashi Anko. The apprentice of Orochimaru. The one who got fat at the end and played by Yakushi Kabuto during the 4th Great ninja war.

The one who used to wear fishnets and dress sexily. When she entered and began to explore the various products, she became immediately enthralled. She purchased herself four sets of underwear after nearly half an hour of shopping. She adored the design and feel of the fabric on her skin.

Someone who had a thorough understanding of a woman's physique did this.

"I enjoy using your goods."

"Thank you, Miss. I am happy.. Umm.. Happy to serve you."

"Hahaha .. It seems you are really new to this work. You don't have to be so formal with me, so don't worry. Show your best stuff the next time, and everything will be alright." Added Anko.

Arya was completely at ease after hearing her remarks. She had terrible manners, and this trait persisted even after she reached adulthood. She was taught to cringe and despise the manners that were displayed in public. Especially in the current society where manners seemed to be ingrained into people.

Aoto, in all honesty, even found it a little constricting with all the formalities and respect that had to be offered to everyone. But since this was his life, he was powerless to change it. After making a purchase, Anko returned to her house. She was going to try it out.

Later that evening, Arya mentioned the one and only person who had visited her that day, and Aoto knew who she was right away. This made him delighted since it showed that lingerie sales were moving in the right direction. He could only hope that other women would become interested in lingerie as well and aid in the sale at this point. He would complete his mission if he could sell 100 of the products.

A sizable number of people visited the Victoria Secret store over the following few days. Few of the women who visited KFC would glance up and show curiosity in the novel type of store. KFC and John's good looks helped Victoria Secret sell more products, which was relieving for Aoto.

He returned to work at the bakery after noticing that everything was in its proper position. Victoria Secret could keep working with Arya while KFC could rely on Ayame and John to help them. On this particular day, a family had visited his store to purchase the rare item.

A very famous family. The family of Sasuke. Fugaku, Mikoto, Itachi and baby Sasuke. When the family knocked on his door, Aoto almost jumped onto his set. Few days ago it was Shisui and now the clan leader of Uchiha. He only prayed Danzo didn't knock on his door the next.

And if he did, it better be Danzo himself. He would definitely teach him a lesson.

"Welcome. How can I help you?" Aoto posed as polite as possible and enquired. It was Mikoto who replied.

"I've heard the chicken out here is excellent. I want to try some."

"Uh.. Ma'am.. What you are asking for is on the other shop, not here." Aoto expressed it gently.

"We know that and we also know that the restaurant belongs to you. We came here to buy your Palicos." Fugaku spoke in a very solemn manner. When Mikoto overheard her husband being bitter, her brows wrinkled a little. She immediately said.

"I apologize for my husband's impolite behavior. I hope you won't mind him. We are just more interested in palico right now than the food and hope we can buy two for our children." Mikoto stood forward and expressed her regrets for her spouse. Fugaku remained silent and fixed his sharp eyes on Aoto.

He had heard about Aoto from Shisui and how he had posed a very weird question to Shisui. Though he acted rudely in front of Aoto, he secretly applauded his attitude towards Shisui. He posed Shisui a question that made even made him stump. He was unsettled by his trust in his commitment to Konoha as the clan's words of disapproval and displeasure gradually rose.

He had already awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan from the war and had read the Stone tablet that was under the Naka Shrine, which had been passed through generations. Reading the tablet, really gave him a different perspective and a plan of coup d'état was slowly forming in his mind.

The idea was quite hazy, and he hoped that things would turn out much better, but the seed of rebellion was already planted in his head. Aoto's words had a considerably greater effect on him as a result.

"No.. No.. I don't mind. I am honored that the clan head of Uchiha has come to my shop." Observing that Aoto wasn't too bothered, Mikoto grinned. Itachi was interested in the shopkeeper after hearing how he would be his buddy. It's enough to say that he was a little enthusiastic.

Though he was only six years old and had made enormous mental strides relative to his age, some things had always excited him.

"Umm.. Sir, do you know the special condition of buying Palicos?" Aoto requested that Palicos be brought out before entering.

"The condition that one can't die before the Palico dies?" Fugaku enquired. He had heard of this odd condition from Shisui. Aoto made a head nod.

"We can promise you that our children will have long lives." said Fugaku. Aoto merely gave Fugaku a brief momentary glance before speaking.

"Can I look over your children's bodies?" Out of nowhere, Aoto made a bold statement. Both Mikoto and Fugaku's faces changed in response to this question. This was asking too much.

"Kid, just say that you don't want to sell your Palicos to us. Why go a roundabout way to refuse?" The request from Aoto infuriated Fugaku.