Must!

"Then, sorry, Chiba, we have to make a trip."

Kakashi turned around and raised a hand toward Chiba and the others behind him in farewell.

"I'm really sorry about the celebration for your new house... Go ahead and eat first. Who knows how long the Hokage will keep us."

Rin also turned around, smiling apologetically as she waved to Yukina and Nao.

"Why did it have to be now? Chiba finally came over, and we were just about to eat. I've been craving those sea shrimp for ages."

At that moment, Obito turned back with slumped shoulders and a lifeless expression, grumbling under his breath. But when he faced Chiba and the others seeing them off at the door, he said, "Chiba... sorry. We'll make it up to you next time."

Having said that, Obito unexpectedly cast off his dejected look and gave them an apologetic smile.

"Mm, it's fine. Go on. If the Hokage summoned you personally, it must be something important."

Watching the three follow behind the Anbu Ninja, Chiba took a light breath, nodded, and smiled.

As he spoke, he raised a hand slightly and waved.

"See you!"

"Then we won't stand on ceremony!"

At that moment, Hirohiko, Yukina, Nao, Asuma, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, and Might Guy also bid them farewell in turn, watching Kakashi and the other two turn and leave.

"What rotten luck, getting summoned by the Hokage at a time like this!"

"Obito had really been eyeing those sea shrimp. He kept staring at them while we were playing."

"Man, Kakashi really is amazing at games! He didn't lose even once."

"Yeah. I was watching behind him, and I bet he used all that analytical theory from combat on you guys. Kakashi probably treated you as targets in a tactical drill. Even if he