"Wuwuwu, this is the best ramen I've ever eaten."
Akishimio Chōza, sitting beside him, shed tears of emotion. This was the result of his hard-earned queue for many days. Now that he had finally tasted it, it was indeed delicious. No wonder even the Hokage himself came to patronize it!
"Chōza! Let's see who can eat more, father and son!"
"Okay, Father! Boss, give me 10 more bowls!"
Teuchi: ...
"Ahem, it's opening day today, so each person can order a maximum of two portions." Teuchi couldn't help but rub his wrist, feeling that the days ahead would be difficult and his wrist might suffer!
"Alas..." The father and son both sighed. However, considering it was the boss's opening day and so many people were still lining up outside, they felt it would be too impolite if they ate up all the ingredients. Deliciousness should be shared with everyone!
"Shinratsu! Gakusei!... Might Guy! Are you only eating one bowl? Can you give me your other portion? Of course, I'll pay. Uh, no, I almost forgot the Uchiha's exclusive booking, hahaha!"
The Akimichi clan leader was quite familiar with Yūhi Shinku and Kusakage Gakusei, but he had only met Might Duy a few times and heard a little about him. But for the sake of delicious food! For the sake of eating his fill! He was willing to go all out!
The three of Might Guy were stunned. Looking at the Akimichi clan leader's eager gaze, they all nodded involuntarily. At this moment, it was best not to refuse, as the Akimichi clan leader's gaze was a bit intimidating!
Akishimio Chōza, watching his father "take the initiative," couldn't help but change his expression. He quickly turned to look at Lin Yu, Kushina, and Mikoto, hesitating, unsure whether to speak. Damn it! If only Shikaku and Inoichi were here!
"I... you..."
"I'll be full after one bowl. You can have my other portion." Lin Yu said with a smile.
With the mission completed, Lin Yu felt quite relaxed. Although Ichiraku Ramen was indeed delicious, befriending the future Akimichi clan leader with just one bowl of ramen was definitely a great deal!
"Mine too," Mikoto said softly. She didn't eat much, and one bowl was enough.
"Hmph! I don't want it. I still want to eat 5 bowls!" Kushina said with a pampered pout, facing Chōza's gaze. You little fatty, you still want to snatch food from me, Kushina? Absolutely not!
Hearing this, Akishimio Chōza felt a bit dejected. Alas, he still lost to his father!?
"Kid, you can have my portion." Tsunade's hearty voice came from next door. She wasn't very interested in ramen; she preferred drinking!
"Really!? Thank you so much, Lady Tsunade."
"Hahaha, then you can have my portion too. Chōza, I think highly of you!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a hearty laugh. He knew the eating capacity of the Akimichi clan.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Danzō and said, "Danzō, is one portion enough for you? How about your portion too..."
"Hmph, do as you please!" Danzō's intention was not to eat ramen. He was just unhappy that Hiruzen Sarutobi had invited so many people and deliberately left him out! What a player!
If Hiruzen Sarutobi knew Danzō's thoughts, he would have cursed him out: I didn't invite anyone! Also! I'm a married man! Danzō, what are you dreaming about!
"Then I..." Orochimaru, seeing everyone else doing so, could only...
Teuchi: That's enough! You're not the one making ramen, so you can talk big? Behave yourselves!
...
A bowl of ramen passed by quickly, but Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that today had been very pleasant. Chatting with his students about the past, eating delicious ramen, with Danzō by his side. If this kind of life could happen every day, why would he still be Hokage? Wouldn't it be more enjoyable to just live life?
But reality did not allow it. After eating ramen, he had to go back to work, approving documents until late into the night. Alas, this life was really terrible. Should I find a successor soon?
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought this as he walked out of the ramen shop side-by-side with Danzō.
"Ah! Hokage-sama, I finally get to meet you. I'm your loyal supporter (little fanboy)." A yellow-haired boy, with sparkling eyes, stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said excitedly.
"Hmm!? You are... a student at the Ninja Academy, aren't you?" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Namikaze Minato, seeming to have some impression of him.
"Yes, Hokage-sama. My name is Namikaze Minato. My dream is to become a great Hokage like you, to protect Konoha, and to dedicate my all to Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Namikaze Minato for a long time, finding that what this child said was not at all perfunctory. He reached out and ruffled Minato's little yellow hair, smiling, "Where the leaves dance, fire shall also burn. My duty is to protect Konoha and ensure the safe growth of your generation. Little one, you must grow up quickly. Perhaps I will even need you to take my place."
"Yes! I will definitely work even harder!" Namikaze Minato was energized, his fair cheeks flushed, looking very much like a young boy. He bowed deeply to Hiruzen Sarutobi and walked into the ramen shop as if entering a battlefield. He felt that this trip was not in vain!
"Hmph, another naive fellow," Danzō snorted after Namikaze Minato left.
"Danzō, that's not how you should say it. A child with a dream, and the perseverance to pursue it, perhaps he will truly be able to take my place in the future." Hiruzen Sarutobi greatly admired children like Minato; they suited his taste!
"Hiruzen! If you can't do it anymore, let me! Why hope for a little kid?"
"I think I can still work for another twenty or thirty years," Hiruzen Sarutobi said leisurely.
"Damn it!"
Danzō flicked his sleeve and left. Damnable Hiruzen, can't he say anything that I'd like to hear!? Constantly opposing me like this, feelings change!
...
Time returned to twenty minutes ago.
Shiniya Arata saw a dark mass of people approaching from the horizon, and a sense of despair welled up in his heart. He muttered to himself, "No, it can't be. They're just passing by, right! Passing by!"
But the next second, he heard the words that made him despair.
"Today is our Shimura clan's 'Ramen Day'..."
Boom!
Shiniya Arata could no longer hear the rest. Only the word "Ramen Day" echoed in his mind. How could it be! How could there be such a bizarre festival! Which idiotic clan came up with this!
It was utterly despairing for Shiniya Arata!
"Alas, Arata, let's go. This shop is not something you or I can afford to offend." The fruit shop owner placed a hand on Shiniya Arata's back, looking a little worried. He was afraid Shiniya Arata would impulsively do something unspeakable.
"Miao, are you saying I really have to eat shit?" Shiniya Arata looked at Yamanaka Miao with some dejection.
"Hey! You're confused. You just said you wanted to eat bananas! Let's go to my shop and eat bananas! Eat as much as you want!" Yamanaka Miao said heartily, patting Shiniya Arata's shoulder.
Shiniya Arata rubbed his backside and looked at his old friend's face for a while. His gaze refocused, and he said, "Okay! Let's go."
Actually, Shiniya Arata had just wanted to ask: Is your big banana... proper?