"What do you mean, crouching? You really don't know how to talk, kid." Sarutobi Hiruzen curled his lip.
"As for why I'm here, the kids' mom went to get her hair done tonight, so I had no choice but to come out alone and solve my dinner problem."
Uchiha Chen gave a meaningful "Oh."
The Third Hokage really was kind to others. Though he was called the Ninja Hero and made ninjas from enemy villages tremble in terror on the battlefield, he was indeed very gentle toward Konoha's children.
Whether they were clan ninjas or civilians, he never put on airs.
The Third Hokage gave Uchiha Chen the feeling of a kindly old grandfather next door. Even though he was only in his thirties.
"What ramen are you two having? My treat, so don't hold back."
After waiting in line for ages, it was finally their turn. The Third Hokage put on the expression of someone who would get angry if anyone dared be polite with him.
Kushina looked at Uchiha Chen.
Uchiha Chen thought for a moment, then shifted his gaze to the very top of the signboard.
That was Ichiraku's most expensive ramen. Though Uchiha Chen had eaten here many times, he had never tried that kind before.
"Then I'll have Scallion Pork Ramen. Add two eggs too, please!"
"I'll have the same as Chen," Kushina hurriedly said.
The Third Hokage nodded. Ichiraku ramen was cheap anyway. Three bowls of ramen were still within—
What! Sarutobi Hiruzen sucked in a cold breath. This price... it was way too damn expensive.
Why not just rob him?
"What's wrong, Hokage Uncle? Is it too expensive? Then forget the eggs," Uchiha Chen said with a considerate expression.
"N-No. It's just that I've had too much internal heat lately, and my teeth