There were many ways to prepare fish, but the conditions didn't allow for much right now, so Kakashi could only make the simplest grilled fish.
He built a small fire, cleaned the fish, skewered them on branches, then stuck them into the ground to roast slowly over the flames.
As Kakashi watched the heat, he added various seasonings to the fish. Before long, the aroma of grilled fish filled the air.
Hinata's appetite was instantly whetted by the scent.
She had worked hard all morning to catch these fish. Although Kakashi was the chef, Hinata had helped too!
Sure enough, food you made yourself always tasted best.
The thirteen fish were soon done, and Tazuna's Daughter brought everyone their lunch as well.
After receiving her portion, Hinata first spread out a tablecloth on the ground, then arranged her utensils before placing the grilled fish onto a borrowed plate.
She took a small bite. Mmm... crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with all those seasonings blended together. It smelled so good!
Hinata ate to her heart's content and praised Kakashi, "Teacher Kakashi, becoming a ninja really wasted your talents. When you retire, would you consider opening a restaurant? By then, I'll probably be old enough to lead a rookie team. I'll bring my students to support your business."
After thinking for a moment, Hinata added, "Of course, I'll definitely treat them!"
Kakashi rolled his dead-fish eyes. I'll just take that as a compliment.
No matter what, living long enough to retire sounded far better than "dying young."
Kakashi had agreed to cook for Hinata not merely because of her shameless insistence, but because her words had touched him.
He remembered the first time he went to Naruto's house, when Naruto had still been drinking expired milk.
Kakashi's feelings toward