Konoha received a request from Shinemon to assist in transporting a valuable tea cup named Kachoufuugetsu (Beauty of Nature) to an exhibition. Naruto and Kiba arrived at the scene to help their client, but they soon discovered that he valued his life less than the priceless cup. When bandits stole the cup, the three set out to retrieve it. Shinemon decided to confront the leader alone and fought fiercely to get it back. The leader eventually chose to destroy his lair with everything inside, including himself. Shinemon fell off a ledge while trying to save the cup, but Naruto was able to catch him before he landed on the floor below. Despite losing the cup, they were still able to make it to the exhibition. Shinemon explained that he could easily create another tea cup and pointed out that his own life was more valuable than any material possession, since he could always create something better next time.