Little Brats Gather
Asuma Sarutobi had a cigarette dangling from his lips...
"Kakashi, I heard your team did an amazing mission this time. A B-rank mission, and a newly formed ninja team was able to complete it. That's really impressive. As expected of you, Kakashi!"
Kakashi, upon hearing Asuma Sarutobi's words, scratched his head sheepishly...
"Actually, this was a mission, so I didn't contribute much. After all, you all know how strong Makoto Ito is. That kid is incredible now. He easily defeated Demon Zabuza of Kirigakure, and even got infected by his bizarre Will of Fire, and is now preparing to come and live in our Konoha..."
Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi nodded upon hearing Kakashi's words...
"We've heard about this too, it's really unbelievable!"
While three teachers were chatting, a group of kids gathered around a large table...
First is Kakashi's Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha Sakura Haruno, Sakura Haruno, and Makoto Ito. Then there's Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara. This is Asuma's Team 10. And then there's Hinata Hyuga Yuhi's Team 8: Kurenai Yuhi Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame.
Makoto Ito glanced at the people at the table. It seemed that all the top students from this year's cohort had arrived. As for the other three, they were a year ahead of him!
At this moment, Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuga were positioned on either side of Makoto Ito. Hinata was still quite shy, her face flushed, but Ino Yamanaka didn't hold back and began frantically piling all sorts of grilled meat onto Makoto Ito's plate...
Sasuke Uchiha was quite unhappy that the two women had taken his place, while Naruto was sharing the events of the mission with his fellow crew members!
However, he didn't mention anything about the Nine-Tails; he only talked about building the bridge, Zabuza, and Gato...
"Let me tell you! That bridge is really, really big! And most importantly, after it was completed, they even carved 'Team 7 Bridge' on it! The bridge is named after our class!!!"
That's what Naruto said, and the other kids listened with curiosity, since they had never done a B-rank mission before!
Meanwhile, Makoto Ito's grilled meat was piled up like a small mountain in front of him. Ino Yamanaka kept putting all kinds of grilled meat on her plate, which made Hinata not want to be left behind. She even mustered up her courage and started putting grilled meat on her plate as well.
Seeing this, Shikamaru Nara couldn't help but sigh inwardly...
"Women are such a hassle~"
Choji, was eating grilled meat with shining eyes while listening to Naruto tell stories, and even occasionally sharing a piece of his grilled meat with Naruto.
Kiba Inuzuka also had a little puppy on his head, jumping around, just like Naruto!
Shino Aburame was still the same as always, barely noticeable...
Seeing Choji sharing his grilled meat with Naruto from time to time, Sasuke Uchiha didn't want to be left behind and even awkwardly put two pieces of grilled meat on Naruto.
This made Sakura Haruno, who was standing nearby, feel envious, jealous, and resentful!
[Hashirama Senju: What a delightful scene! These are the seedlings of the village!!! This is what I have been protecting!!!]
[Madara Uchiha: They are indeed a very interesting bunch of kids!]
[Tobirama Senju: I can't believe it! Madara Uchiha actually said something like that? If this were before, you would have first scoffed and then said a whole bunch of annoying things, right?]
[Madara Uchiha: Tch! Shut up, you Tobirama!]
[Tobirama Senju: Hmm! This is just right!!!]
[Hashirama Senju: Hahahaha!!! Tobirama! Stop teasing Madara! Actually, Madara and I have been trying to change during this time. I want to get rid of my indecisiveness, Madara is also trying his best to get rid of his bad temper.]
[Madara Uchiha: Shut up, you idiot!]
[Izuna Uchiha: My older brother has really changed a lot lately. He always has a smile on his face, no matter who he's talking to...]
[Hizashi Hyuga: Indeed, I ran into Madara -Senior Madara in Little Konoha yesterday. He even gave me a very mechanical smile and nodded. To be honest, seeing Madara- senpai's smile, I was afraid he might just stab me the next second!]
[Shinku Yuhi: Indeed, Madara- senpai is more suited to the aloof male god persona...]
[Madara Uchiha: Shut up! Have I been too lenient with you? Do you want to dance too?!!!!]
[Minato Namikaze: Madara- senpai! Let them feel the pain!!! Hehe...
Meanwhile, at the table of a group of kids, things were also bustling with activity...
Makoto Ito looked at everyone and spoke.
"Everyone, do you all have missions tomorrow?"
Upon hearing Makoto Ito's words, everyone shook their heads...
"There are no missions tomorrow, otherwise Asuma- sensei wouldn't have brought us here for barbecue!"
"We're the same, no missions either. What's wrong? Cheng, is there something you need?"
Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuga also looked at Makoto Ito with curiosity.
"Cheng, do you have something planned for tomorrow?"
Makoto Ito nodded...
"I'm planning to buy a house tomorrow, since my old one is a bit too small. If everyone's free tomorrow, let's all have a get-together at my new place! It's on me!!!"
Everyone nodded in agreement with Makoto Ito's words, indicating that it was perfectly fine!
After hearing Makoto Ito's words, Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuga both fell into a fantasy!
"Makoto, are you buying a new house? Are you preparing for our wedding?! I'm so shy! Life with Makoto after marriage will definitely be very happy..."
Both women were incredibly shy, and some had even started imagining their lives after marrying Makoto Ito...