Naruto's Troubles

Since Yakushi Kabuto seemed to have insulted the Moonlight Clan's century-old craft, Hanfu decided to split their forces into two groups: himself and Yakushi Kabuto.

A few seconds later, Hanfu dispelled his clone and returned to Gekko Mansion without a hitch.

There was no place like home. Hanfu turned on the electric fan and let the breeze blow straight up his shorts. A cool summer indeed.

He kept enjoying the breeze until noon. When hunger finally got the better of him, he braved the blazing sun and headed to Ichiraku Ramen. To his surprise, Kakashi, Might Guy, Asuma, and Kurenai Yuhi were already there.

They were all his seniors. If he acknowledged them, he'd have to greet every one of them with "senpai."

Hanfu pretended not to notice them and calmly pulled his foot back from the entrance to Ichiraku Ramen.

"Isn't that Hanfu?" Uncle Teuchi spotted him and greeted him with a broad smile. "Come on in! There's a seat open right now."

Hanfu froze, caught between going in and leaving.

"Hey, Hanfu! Come over here!" Might Guy heard Uncle Teuchi and waved him over.

Kakashi glanced sideways at Hanfu and pointed to the seat beside him with his chopsticks.

With no way out, Hanfu steeled himself and walked over. "Hello, Kakashi-senpai. Hello, Might Guy-senpai. Hello, Asuma-senpai. Hello, Kurenai-senpai."

Asuma looked at Hanfu with a complicated expression.

Years ago, Hanfu had clashed with Asuma and his companions at the Fire Temple. The matter had eventually been settled, but Asuma had lost face in front of a junior despite being his senior. Even after all these years, the memory still rankled a little.

"Weren't Tenzo and the others sent on a mission? How come you've got so much free time?" Kakashi gave him a deadpan look. Was Hanfu using Shadow