Chiba's first meal at the Third Hokage's home ended after he tasted Biwako Sarutobi's cooking, with Chiba and Asuma burying their heads in their food, the Third Hokage watching them eat while occasionally sipping his sake, and Biwako Sarutobi occasionally pushing meat dishes toward Chiba. There was not much conversation. The Third Hokage and Biwako Sarutobi tried several times to speak, but seeing how heartily Chiba was eating, they ultimately said nothing.
Thus, the lunch ended amid Asuma and Chiba's ravenous eating.
"Chiba, want to come over to my place and hang out for a while?"
After the meal, Asuma looked at his mother clearing away the dishes, then at Chiba, who looked at his father, then his mother, and reached out to help clear the table, only for Biwako Sarutobi to snatch the bowls and plates away before he could each time. Seeing how awkward Chiba looked, Asuma suddenly spoke and winked at him.
Uh...
Hearing that, Chiba paused slightly, snapping out of his awkwardness as he looked at Asuma in confusion.
"Why not? It's still early. Go have some fun."
At that moment, the Third Hokage took a leisurely drag from his pipe and spoke at just the right time.
"Let's go!"
At the same time, Asuma had already risen to his feet. He casually picked up a toothpick and bit it between his teeth, jerked his head at Chiba, then took the lead out.
"Then... I'll head over."
Chiba had recovered by then. Seeing Asuma leave first, he stood up as well, gave a slight bow to the Third Hokage and Biwako Sarutobi, and followed Asuma out amid the Third Hokage's "Go on."
"Still not going to tell Chiba?"
After the two had gone some distance, Biwako Sarutobi, who had been clearing the dishes, suddenly stopped and