Learning the Dance of the Crescent Moon wasn't difficult, after all. Sora Uchiha already had a foundation in the Shadow Clone Technique and swordsmanship.
In just one afternoon, he'd learned the rudiments. At least, he looked like he knew what he was doing, and Kazuki Utsuki's expression finally softened.
That night, Kazuki Utsuki led Sora Uchiha to a tavern called Iron Blood Residence,
The tavern was tucked away in a remote spot. Sora Uchiha had never even heard of the place. They wound through several turns in the alley before they reached it.
The two of them entered Iron Blood Residence,
"Boss, two pots of pure-grain liquor, and... one pot of fruit wine," Kazuki Utsuki called out. He was clearly a regular.
"Coming right up."
Sora Uchiha quickly surveyed Iron Blood Residence. It was small, and there seemed to be only one staff member: the boss behind the counter.
He glanced at the boss, his expression turning odd. The man was fat, with a faint spiral pattern around his cheeks.
A fat man with spiral patterns—only one clan in Konoha fit the bill: the Akimichi Clan.
He thought, This guy's something else. The other Akimichi love high-fat foods, but this one's opened a little tavern.
"His name's Chishou Akimichi. He owns this tavern," Kazuki Utsuki explained, noticing that Sora Uchiha seemed interested in the boss.
As for Chishou Akimichi, he'd brewed up two pots of pure-grain liquor and one pot of fruit wine on the spot. When he glanced at Sora Uchiha, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, too.
There was no rule against minors coming in, but this kid in front of him looked twelve or thirteen at most. And judging by his clothes, he was an Uchiha.
He smiled and pushed the fruit wine toward Sora Uchiha.