Inside Ichiraku Ramen.
Naruto Uzumaki and Akihara Kagura slurped down their ramen.
Akihara Kagura finished a bowl of ramen and even called for Boss Teuchi to bring him another, as though he had not just said anything to Kakashi Hatake.
"Boss Teuchi, another bowl."
Akihara Kagura glanced at the motionless Kakashi Hatake beside him and took the initiative to show concern for his superior. "Captain Kakashi, after fighting for so long, aren't you hungry?"
"..."
Kakashi Hatake had no appetite.
Kakashi Hatake even felt too restless to sit still.
Akihara Kagura had said that Obito Uchiha was the culprit behind the Nine-Tails' Rampage, and Kakashi Hatake regretted letting Obito go so rashly. He should have asked Obito about it first.
"Naruto, hurry up and eat!"
Akihara Kagura urged Naruto Uzumaki, saying, "After we finish eating, we still have to see the Third Generation. We should tell him about tonight early and not disturb the old man's rest..."
"Mmph mmph..."
Naruto Uzumaki nodded repeatedly.
"...There's no need for you two to rush."
Kakashi Hatake softly reassured them.
Kakashi Hatake had not yet figured out how to report tonight's events to the Third Hokage. Besides, if the Third Hokage learned what had happened tonight, would the old man still be able to sleep?
"Um..."
Boss Teuchi looked at Akihara Kagura and Naruto Uzumaki wolfing down their food, then at Kakashi Hatake, who could barely swallow a bite. "Did something happen?"
"Nothing..."
Kakashi Hatake shook his head, unwilling to mention it.
"We found the culprit behind the Nine-Tails' Rampage!"
Akihara Kagura casually announced their achievement from that night.
"What!"
Boss Teuchi tried hard to widen his eyes and show his shock!
Ayame, standing beside Boss Teuchi, could not help leaning closer. She stared at them in surprise. "Did you catch that person?"
"No."