After leaving home, Zhang Miao headed toward the Ninja Academy with Might Wei. However, when they passed Ichiraku Ramen, Zhang Miao suddenly stopped and rubbed his stomach.
"Hmm, I'm hungry. Let's grab something to eat first!"
With that, he took Might Wei into Ichiraku Ramen. They had barely stepped inside when Teuchi's voice rang out.
"Welcome! What would the two of you like to order?"
Hearing Teuchi's words, Zhang Miao immediately smiled.
"Two large bowls of Char Siu Rib Ramen!"
"Coming right up!"
Teuchi answered and went to prepare the ramen. Before long, two steaming bowls were placed before Zhang Miao.
"Two large bowls of Char Siu Rib Ramen. Please enjoy!"
"Thank you!" Zhang Miao thanked him, then picked up his chopsticks and pressed his hands together. "Let's eat!"
When in Rome, do as the Romans did. By now, Zhang Miao had developed the habit of saying "Let's eat!" before every meal.
He did not say it to tell others that he was about to eat, but to express gratitude to the person who had provided the food.
Of course, most people only said it at home, to show their appreciation to the family member who cooked. People like Zhang Miao, who said it even when eating a bowl of ramen outside, were rare.
However, there were benefits to doing so. Zhang Miao's politeness was quickly rewarded.
"Ding—You have obtained Zero-Star Civilian Teuchi Ninja Fragments x1!"
Hearing the notification, Zhang Miao looked up in surprise and immediately saw Teuchi smiling warmly at him.
Seeing this, Zhang Miao grinned at Teuchi again.
"Uncle Teuchi, let's eat!"
With that, Zhang Miao lowered his head and wolfed down the ramen. He even drank every last drop of the soup before standing up and handing over the two free ramen vouchers Teuchi had given