Uchiha Itachi! Another S-rank Wanted Criminal
Seeing that Jiraiya actually handed him the binoculars, the Third Hokage raised his fist in annoyance and punched Jiraiya on the forehead!
"Bang!"
This punch gave Jiraiya a big bump on the head.
"Jiraiya, you're not a child anymore, it's time to mature!"
The Third Hokage said sternly.
"Teacher, no matter how much you pretend now, you can't hide the fact that you and I spied on each other back then. <(￣3￣)>" Jiraiya said.
The Third Hokage: "..."
I f***...
"Ahem, we're discussing the succession to the Hokage right now; let's put the matter from back then aside for now." The Third Hokage visibly felt guilty and spoke with a serious expression.
"Teacher, I've said it so many times, I'm not cut out to be Hokage. ┐(´-`)┌"
Jiraiya shrugged.
"You know I'm used to being free and easy; I can't sit still in the Hokage's Office."
The Third Hokage said, "But I'm old after all. After the battle with Orochimaru, I can only last another year at most."
"The successor to the Hokage must be decided as soon as possible."
"You are one of the 'Sannin,' you have the strength and the qualifications, you are the best successor to the Hokage."
Jiraiya remained steadfast, saying, "But I'm really not suitable, and besides, don't you already have the best candidate to succeed Hokage?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "You mean the Shinki?"
"Of course I want him to become Hokage. He's probably the strongest in Konoha right now."
"But that kid is only thirteen years old this year... It's too early for him to be Hokage, the next one is more suitable."
"Anyway, I'm not going to do it. |_·)" Jiraiya said stubbornly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and conceded, "Then recommend someone to me."
Jiraiya immediately said confidently, "'Sannin,' besides me and Orochimaru, isn't there another one?"
"You mean Tsunade? But that girl is even harder to find than you; Tenten's always out gambling..."
The Third Hokage took a drag of his pipe, a helpless expression on his face.
None of his three disciples were easy to deal with.
Orochimaru was a scientist who liked to experiment on human bodies. He defected from Konoha decades ago.
Jiraiya was involved in literature, but he had a habit of peeping at girls bathing. He traveled to various countries, appearing and disappearing like a dragon.
Tsunade a medical professional who enjoys gambling and has a well-known reputation in the gambling world—"The Legendary Fat Sheep."
"Prostitution, gambling, and drugs"—these three disciples have essentially gathered all three.
"Don't worry, teacher. Since I suggested that Hokage succeed as Tsunade, we'll definitely be able to find her," Jiraiya said confidently.
The Third nodded, relieved. "Then I'll leave this matter entirely to you."
Jiraiya confidently gave an "OK" sign. "Leave it to me!"
Outside Konoha.
Two men dressed in black stood there.
The two wore Black Robes embroidered with auspicious red cloud patterns, their faces hidden behind veils and conical hats, making them incredibly mysterious.
"We've arrived in your hometown, We're ready to Itachi you!"
The tall man carrying the strange object spoke.
"It's said that a great battle took place here just two days ago, and it seems your Konoha has produced an extraordinary genius."
"Wood Release Ninja, tsk tsk, just like the legendary God of Shinobi, the mere thought of them is enough to inspire fear."
Let's go.
Uchiha Itachi adjusted his straw hat and coughed twice.
The tall man said, "You 'Itachi-san. It seems you should use your Dōjutsu less; your condition has worsened."
Ichiraku Ramen.
Shinki and Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport here.
Shinki noticed that there was a sign in front of Ichiraku Ramen that read "Temporarily Closed".
The battle two days ago also affected Ichiraku Ramen, and the owner and his daughter are currently busy repainting the storefront.
Naruto looked disappointed upon seeing this.
"Orochimaru is truly despicable! He destroyed Konoha, preventing me from eating Ramen! (눈益눈)"
"The Shinki has arrived!"
Teuchi, who was originally worried about painting the storefront, immediately changed his expression when he saw Shinki and Naruto arrive, and warmly welcomed the two children into the shop.
"Shinki-kun, and Naruto, what kind of Ramen do you want to eat today?"
Shinki looked puzzled. "Didn't the uncle say we wouldn't be open today?"
"Of course, I won't serve anyone else, but Shinki, you're the hero who saved Konoha, so if you want Ramen, I'll make sure you get plenty!" Teuchi Ichiraku assured him, patting his chest.
Naruto immediately came to his senses. "Yay! ୧⍢⃝୨"
"Uncle, give us ten bowls of Tonkotsu Ramen!"
Shinki: "..."
"Naruto, you should control your food intake a bit. Ten bowls of Ramen are enough to cover our food expenses for three days."
Shinki remained silent.
It's not that he can't afford it, but rather that thrift and frugality are traditional virtues of the Chinese people!
Naruto immediately showed a conflicted expression. "But we finally managed to get out for a decent meal..."
"Then bring five bowls, five bowls should be enough to fill me up halfway..."
Shinki sighed. He didn't have a Japanese stomach and didn't find Ichiraku Ramen that delicious.
In comparison, braised pork and pork rib soup are more to his liking...
Seeing that the two children seemed worried about the money, Teuchi generously said, "Since Naruto wants to eat, then ten bowls it is. The remaining five bowls are on me."
Naruto: "Really?! Teuchi is the best! (｡◝ᴗ◜｡)"
Shinki lectured him irritably, "Naruto, even an old man like me needs to make money. We've already taken advantage of you so many times..."
In the end, after Shinki's insistence, Teuchi accepted the money for ten bowls of noodles.
However, the kind uncle put an extra two ounces of noodles in each bowl, afraid that Naruto wouldn't have enough to eat.
At that moment, Naruto and Shinki were eating Ramen.
Two customers dressed in Black Robes arrived at the entrance of the noodle shop.
The customer outside said, "Boss, two bowls of Ramen, please."
Teuchi Yile didn't even look up. "Sorry, sir, the village was invaded a couple of days ago, and the noodle shop was damaged. We're currently renovating and temporarily closed."
The customer outside said again, "But there are two children eating inside the noodle shop."
Teuchi replied, "These two are our own children."
While Teuchi was talking to the guests outside, Shinki kept squinting at the two mysterious people outside the door.
The two men were dressed in Black Robes, one tall and one short.
Shinki sensed a familiar Chakra Breath emanating from the shorter man, very similar to Sasuke's!
That shouldn't be the case, isn't Sasuke the only one left in the Uchiha Clan...?
Wrong!
Shinki suddenly became alert!!
Besides Sasuke Uchiha, there is one other member of the Uchiha Clan who is still alive.
Sasuke Older Brother!
The mastermind behind the Uchiha clan massacre— Uchiha Itachi!!
That's yet another S-Rank Wanted Criminal posted on the bulletin board at the Konoha!!
If it's him, then it makes sense why their Chakra is so similar!
Shinki paused in his eating.
Naruto nearby, asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is the Ramen not good today?"
Shinki nodded perfunctorily, "Delicious, delicious..."