Ah, The So-Called Brotherhood!

Time flew by, and before anyone knew it, Konoha's summer had arrived as scheduled.

In just four short months, Hyuga had pushed their ***, filled with Dana Explosives, onto the market.

Those Ninja who already knew about this deadly weapon rushed to purchase a batch as soon as they heard the news.

Through word-of-mouth among Ninja, coupled with the Hyuga clan's efforts to promote it, the name of the *** quickly spread throughout Konoha in just over a month.

"Spit it out, what have you been doing behind my back again?"

In a forest in Konoha, Kakashi found Kakashi Gu Qi, who was researching the air cannon Ninjutsu.

Retracting his hands, Gu Qi tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong now!"

Kakashi glanced at the large tree not far away with a small hole in it and said, "What else? Did you do something with the Hyuga behind my back?"

Gu Qi shrugged, suppressing the urge to check his system, and said to Kakashi, "That's right, I did make some deals with the Hyuga."

"You sold them the Explosives formula?" Kakashi asked.

Gu Qi shook his head, "It wasn't a one-time thing, I get a cut."

As Gu Qi's relative, Kakashi naturally knew some things that outsiders didn't.

Kakashi didn't think Gu Qi's method of handling this was wrong, but he was unhappy that Gu Qi had gone to make a deal with the Hyuga clan without him.

"Next time, call me for something like this. At least with me around, no one will dare bully you," Kakashi expressed his dissatisfaction in a nonchalant tone.

Gu Qi shamelessly approached Kakashi, "Oh, don't be angry! Next time, next time I'll definitely call you."

"Tch!"

"Let's go, let's go, it's rare to be in such good spirits today, I'll treat you to a meal at Yakiniku Q," Gu Qi said with a grin.

Kakashi crossed his arms and said, "You said it!"

"Of course!"

"Welcome, do you need a private room?"

The proprietress of Yakiniku Q's eyes narrowed into slits as she saw the two of them and eleven Ninja Dogs arrive in a grand procession.

"We definitely need a private room," Gu Qi said broadly, "Don't skimp on the best ingredients, bring me as much as you have."

"Coming right up!" Hearing Gu Qi's words, the proprietress's eyes practically disappeared from smiling.

"Gu Qi, Kakashi, is today a special occasion?"

Pakkun and the others asked, confused, as top-grade steak and seafood were brought to the table one plate after another.

Kakashi rested one hand on the back of the sofa and nudged his chin, "This guy made a big deal with the Hyuga, so the stingy old man is finally opening his wallet to treat us to a feast."

"So that's how it is," Pakkun said, drooling after learning the whole story, "Then we won't be polite."

"Eat as much as you want, I'm not short on cash." Gu Qi now had the demeanor of a nouveau riche.

The meal lasted until almost midnight. Although it was past closing time, the proprietress showed no intention of kicking Gu Qi and his companions out.

"I can't anymore, I'm going to throw up. No, no, I'm going to the restroom." Gu Qi rubbed his bloated stomach and walked out of the private room, leaning against the wall.

Pakkun slowly ate a piece of steak, then elegantly used its paw to pick up a napkin and wipe its mouth before collapsing on the sofa, legs spread wide.

"I can't anymore, my stomach is going to explode," Pakkun said with difficulty.

"Then why did you still eat the steak?" Bru, who had long since lost the will to fight, said with difficulty.

Although Bru had the largest body, he was the first to give up due to eating too quickly.

"You wouldn't understand, even if I die of fullness, I can't waste food," Pakkun said, clutching his stomach in pain.

"Let this be the last time, we can't eat like this again." In this private room, the only one who wasn't stuffed was probably Kakashi.

As an elite Ninja, Kakashi's self-discipline was beyond reproach.

Even though he was on vacation, he hadn't let himself go and maintained his optimal condition.

"Is Gu Qi-kun alright? He's been gone for so long?"

After waiting for more than ten minutes and seeing Gu Qi still hadn't returned, Kakashi had a bad premonition.

Just then, the door to Kakashi's private room was pushed open, "Did the guests enjoy their meal?"

Seeing the smiling proprietress, cold sweat broke out on Kakashi's forehead, "V-very good!"

"That's good, then please pay the bill!" The proprietress pulled out a long bill and handed it to Kakashi.

"Gulp!" Kakashi swallowed hard as he saw the string of numbers at the bottom of the bill.

"Wait a moment, the person paying is still in the restroom, please wait a moment." Kakashi said apologetically.

The proprietress's smile remained unchanged, "You mean that guest? He left ten minutes ago!"

Crack!

Kakashi felt something shatter.

"Can I... pay on credit?" Kakashi asked with a crestfallen face.

"What do you think? Guest!" A hint of killing intent appeared in the proprietress's eyes.

Kakashi looked up at the ceiling, feeling like the world was full of malice.

"Customer, it's getting late, please hurry and settle your bill!" The proprietress's killing intent grew heavier.

Kakashi lowered his head, his legs inexplicably bending on their own.

"The proprietress is here, I'm settling the bill."

Just as Kakashi's knees were about to touch the ground, the private room door was pushed open again.

For a moment, the air became suddenly quiet.

"Ahem, I just went back to get the money, do you really need to prepare to kneel and beg for mercy, Kakashi!"

On the streets of Konoha, Gu Qi said with a teasing tone, hands behind his head, "What are you talking nonsense about? I just ate too much and wanted to do some exercise."

"Stop pretending, that was clearly..."

Before Gu Qi could finish, he felt a strong killing intent: "Forget this matter completely."

"R-rest assured..." Gu Qi swallowed, feeling like Kakashi would really kill him...

"That's better!" Seeing this, Kakashi immediately changed his expression and patted Gu Qi's head.

"..." Gu Qi silently gave him the middle finger in his mind, wisely choosing not to provoke Kakashi anymore.

Gu Qi regretted not bringing a camera at the time; if he could have captured that moment, it would have been legendary.

Then, he could have made Kakashi wear women's clothes or dress as a cross-dresser whenever he wanted.

"Are you thinking of something bad in your head?" Kakashi suddenly appeared behind Gu Qi with a blank expression.

Gu Qi shivered: "No, absolutely not."

"That's good! Remember, I'm watching you at all times!"

Gu Qi's face twitched; this was a blatant threat.

"Alright, I'm heading back then." Kakashi waved his hand and left, his back to Gu Qi.

Watching Kakashi's dashing figure disappear, Gu Qi silently raised his middle finger.