Living conditions were better now. Otherwise, a few decades ago, they'd have been old enough to be buried.
Torifu understood, but no matter what, he wasn't going to let the boss retire.
So he knocked the boss unconscious and fed him a Life Fruit.
When the boss woke up, he discovered he'd gotten younger! Torifu told him he'd used a secret technique, and that the cost had been enormous.
The boss was so moved that he swore he'd make barbecue for Torifu for the rest of his life.
Only then did Torifu nod in satisfaction.
Of course, apart from Torifu and Uchiha Chirori, no one else knew about it.
All they knew was that the boss had suddenly gotten younger, just like Lord Hashirama, who'd returned to his youth.
As for how it had happened, the villagers all had their own theories, but no one said anything.
After a hearty meal, the four little ones patted their stomachs in satisfaction, especially Hatake.
He leaned back in his chair, looking completely content.
He might have looked like he was carrying the weight of the world, but he was still a boy, after all.
After relaxing a little while spending time with his friends, he seemed like a different person.
"Okay, this meal's on me. None of you try to fight me for it. You can pay next time."
As soon as Obito finished speaking, he headed downstairs to pay.
Kakashi could only shake his head. "He's too fast. I was just about to get up."
Rin smiled. "It's fine. Obito's happy, after all. I'll treat you all to hot pot tomorrow, and Kakashi can decide what to do the day after."
Kakashi nodded. There was nothing else for it, but they'd already tried the two signature dishes of Konoha. What else