Did we need to bring a lunchbox too?
Watching Kushina pack the other warmed dishes from the kitchen into a lunchbox and wrap it in a special cloth, Chiba's brow furrowed slightly.
By then, he had cleaned out every last bit of the food Kushina had prepared. With that familiar taste, his body finally felt "full," and the exhaustion weighing on him had completely vanished after the nourishment.
After all, he had rushed straight to Konoha these past few days. Although He Yin's smoked meatballs could provide the necessary energy, they were ultimately far inferior to a proper meal. And Kushina had always paid attention to balanced nutrition when cooking. After just this one meal, Chiba could feel that his body had been replenished well.
By then, Kushina had already cleared away the dishes Chiba had emptied and was preparing to take him somewhere.
Seeing Kushina pack up the food, Chiba could not help feeling puzzled.
Where were they going that required them to bring food?
Were they going to see Hirohiko?
That was what he guessed.
"Move the table aside."
After packing the food, Kushina turned back and spoke to Chiba.
The table?
What table? Chiba froze slightly, not realizing what table Kushina meant.
Hm? The table?
Could it be...
But after only a moment's pause, Chiba understood. His gaze fell on the table in Kushina's kitchen, and a trace of realization and confusion flashed through his eyes.
"Yes!"
After coming to his senses, Chiba hurried into the kitchen and shifted the table to the side.
"Move it a little farther over."
Kushina looked at the table's position and spoke again.
"Yes."
Without another word, Chiba pushed the table all the way against the kitchen wall, completely clearing the open space in the middle of the kitchen.
The place