At Naruto's invitation, the four of them actually sat down at the same table to eat.
Other than Naruto, the other three looked rather uncomfortable.
The thick-headed Naruto naturally didn't think in that direction.
"Don't worry." He patted his wallet. "I can still afford it."
After saying that, he got up to pay the owner.
Judging from his expression, though, he seemed a little embarrassed.
"Seriously, what an idiot."
Sasuke put down the potato chips in his hand and slowly walked over.
"How much is it? I'll pay."
Naruto froze, then broke into a happy smile.
"Sasuke, you're such a good person."
Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"Sasuke, where do you live?"
"Not telling you."
"Sasuke, want to go fishing with me?"
"No. I'm going to practice shuriken with my brother."
"Sasuke..."
Sasuke's head was buzzing. Why was there a brat who talked so much?
Itachi watched everything, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upward.
My adorable little brother.
Teacher Eiji said casually, "You seem to have a very good relationship with your family."
At that, Itachi turned to look at Teacher Eiji.
"For my younger brother, I can give up everything."
Teacher Eiji raised an eyebrow. "For Konoha, I can give up everything too."
The atmosphere grew tense.
As they spoke, the grinning Naruto and Sasuke, who complained with his mouth but was actually in a good mood, returned.
Teacher Eiji ruffled Naruto's blond hair.
"Let's go."
"Teacher Eiji, aren't we going with them?"
"No. We're not walking the same path."
"Oh, okay."
Naruto clearly hadn't understood what Teacher Eiji meant.
Itachi's expression, however, had turned rather grim.
He patted Sasuke's head. "Sasuke, no matter what happens, I'll protect you."
Sasuke was a little confused. Why was his brother suddenly saying that?
That evening, after finishing their training,