What to Do When the Uchiha Clan Head Eats Ramen Without Money?

After Anko Mitarashi left, Uchiha Itachi once again arrived silently at the entrance of the Three-Color Dango Shop.

"Boss, are there any limited-edition three-color dangos left?"

"None left, they were just bought by that ninja lady."

After speaking, the owner of the Three-Color Dango Shop pointed toward Anko Mitarashi, who had just left with her purchase.

Hearing that the limited-edition dangos were gone, Uchiha Itachi felt another pang of pain in his heart.

The Sharingan in his eyes emerged involuntarily.

Then, Uchiha Itachi asked again.

"What about regular three-color dangos? Are there any of those?"

The shop owner, seeing the Sharingan appearing in the eyes of the Uchiha Itachi before him, replied cautiously.

"No, none left; they were also bought by that lady."

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At this moment, Uchiha Itachi felt as if his world had collapsed.

How could this happen?

My limited-edition three-color dangos.

Damn it, Father.

Uchiha Itachi could only force himself to pull it together before walking away, utterly dejected.

At this time, Uchiha Itachi did not yet know that even more painful things awaited him—a massive pile of paperwork was waiting for him to process at the Military Police Force.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Fugaku was eating his dango while searching for Ichiraku Ramen.

After all, since he had already come to the world of Hokage, how could he not go and meet the legendary mastermind behind the scenes—Otsutsuki Ichiraku?

To be honest, Uchiha Fugaku simply wanted to taste the so-called Ichiraku Ramen.

After all, the previous Fugaku had never really gone out to eat these kinds of things.

When Uchiha Fugaku arrived at Ichiraku Ramen, a blond kid skipping class was staring at the ramen shop with a face full of longing.

Uchiha Fugaku took a closer look; wasn't this the Konoha Prince, Uzumaki Naruto, who in the original story had stolen his youngest son's first kiss and shared a passionate moment with him?

However, Uchiha Fugaku didn't pay much attention to it.

Although the Uchiha Fugaku of the past would have turned around and left immediately, not even wanting to be seen with the boy.

Because if any member of the Uchiha Clan even accidentally crossed paths with him, they would be suspected of harboring some conspiracy or trying to make contact with the intent of controlling him.

After all, with the Konoha F4 in power, even Kakashi, the student of the Yellow Flash, had chosen not to approach Uzumaki Naruto before being found by the Third Hokage.

Because the only person Naruto could be closest to was Sarutobi Hiruzen, which showed just how great the Third Hokage's desire for control over him truly was.

Uchiha Fugaku ignored Uzumaki Naruto and went straight to a seat at Ichiraku Ramen, saying, "Boss, give me the most luxurious ramen set."

It didn't take long for Uchiha Fugaku to wait before the most luxurious ramen set was served by Ichiraku.

Out of habit from his previous life, Uchiha Fugaku went to pay, only to realize that he hadn't brought any money today.

At this moment, Uchiha Fugaku immediately fell into an awkward predicament.

Should he ask to put it on his tab?

He imagined that by tomorrow, news would spread throughout Konoha that Uchiha Clan head Uchiha Fugaku had eaten ramen without paying, a truly shameful scandal.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Fugaku began to rack his brain for a solution.

That's right, I still have the Ninja Cats.

One had to know that the Ninja Cat clan ran a ninja tool business.

A significant portion of the Uchiha Clan's wealth relied on them.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Fugaku immediately used the Summoning Jutsu to call his contracted ninja cat.

As a puff of smoke rose, the ninja cat Denka was summoned by Uchiha Fugaku.

"Clan Head Fugaku, what do you need me for?"

Hearing the ninja cat's inquiry, Uchiha Fugaku felt a bit awkward and said, "Denka, it's like this, I wanted to borrow some..."

Before Uchiha Fugaku could finish, the ninja cat Denka quickly left behind one sentence and immediately canceled the summon to return home.

"Clan Head Fugaku, you should pay back the money the Uchiha Clan already owes first."

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Only then did Fugaku realize that it had just run away? Although he might have borrowed a little bit too much previously, it shouldn't warrant this kind of reaction, right?

Besides, I am a man who has another small goal to reach very soon.

As for that tiny bit of debt I owe, paying it back should be a piece of cake, right?

However, if I can't borrow from the Ninja Cats, where am I supposed to get money for food?

I should have asked Itachi for some when I ran into him earlier.

Just as Uchiha Fugaku was fretting over this, he suddenly caught sight of the "Crown Prince" nearby, and his eyes lit up.

"Uzumaki Naruto."

Hearing someone call his name, Uzumaki Naruto couldn't help but freeze.

Does this middle-aged man know me?

But why don't I have any memory of him?

Still, Uzumaki Naruto, who was currently loathed by the villagers of Konoha, felt quite happy that someone had called out to him.

"Hello, is there something you need, mister?"

Although Uchiha Fugaku was a bit annoyed at being called "mister," he didn't get angry, knowing his meal money depended on the boy.

"I am Uchiha Sasuke's father, Uchiha Fugaku. I just happened to be here eating ramen today."

"I noticed earlier that you seem to really like ramen, is that right?"

Upon hearing his identity, Uzumaki Naruto was quite surprised; he hadn't expected this man to be the father of that stuck-up Uchiha Sasuke.

But why did he stop me? Thinking of this, Uzumaki Naruto asked directly.

"I do love ramen, but Uchiha Fugaku-san, is there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

Hearing Uzumaki Naruto's reply, Uchiha Fugaku spoke up immediately.

"It's like this: I heard from Sasuke that you are a very impressive student in your class."

"How about I treat you to a bowl of ramen, and in return, you look after Sasuke a bit more at school?"

An impressive student? Treating me to ramen?

Is that how I'm viewed in Sasuke's eyes?

Lacking affection as he was, Naruto lost the ability to think clearly upon hearing those words and excitedly agreed on the spot.

"Thank you, mister! I will definitely look after Sasuke!"

Hearing Uzumaki Naruto's answer, Uchiha Fugaku knew his goal had been achieved.

Now, he just had to wait for someone to pay the bill.

With that, Uchiha Fugaku pushed his untouched ramen toward Uzumaki Naruto and said, "Boss, another one of your most deluxe ramen sets, please."

"Coming right up."

"Thank you, Uchiha Fugaku-san! I'm digging in!"

Meanwhile, of the three Anbu trailing Uzumaki Naruto, one had already headed to the Hokage Building to report the situation to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Upon receiving the news, Sarutobi Hiruzen's body jolted in shock.

"What is Uchiha Fugaku trying to do? Does he not know that Uzumaki Naruto is the village's jinchuriki?"

"Could it be that he wants to control the Nine-Tails and seize the power of the Tailed Beast?"

"Quickly, assemble all Anbu! Follow me at once!"