Ah... There's Such a Rule?

"What do you want to eat today? Tell big sis."

Ayame said with a smile.

"Sister Ayame, aren't you guys running a Big Eater Challenge event?"

Naruto asked.

Ayame's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and she nodded, pointing a finger to the wall on her right.

"That's the ranking of past Big Eaters."

"It's just a ranking. If you want to challenge the Big Eater, you need at least five extra-large bowls of Ichiraku Ramen as a base."

"You can eat for free if you finish, but if you don't, you'll be charged the original price."

"Are you two sure you want to challenge?"

Naruto and Hinata didn't look like people who could eat much.

If Choji Akimichi had come instead.

Ayame might have believed there was a possibility of him succeeding.

As for Naruto and Hinata... it was better not to think about it.

One extra-large bowl of Ichiraku Ramen was already filling.

"Hinata, do you want to give it a try?"

Naruto asked with a smile.

In this regard, Hinata was the real super expert.

It was a good thing his wife could eat a lot.

After all, one needed to be full to have the strength to work.

It wasn't that Naruto lacked the money to buy ramen.

After a round of resupply.

His finances were much more relaxed now.

It wasn't as tight as it used to be.

Besides, Naruto was also quite curious.

Whether little Hinata could break the Big Eater record at Ichiraku Ramen.

"I can try... but Naruto-kun, please don't laugh at me... for eating so much."

"No... otherwise, let's just leave."

Hinata said softly.

She was afraid that after Naruto saw her terrifying appetite.

He would be scared away.

Actually, Hinata's appetite wasn't usually very large.

When she was at home, she could eat as much as a normal person.

When she was in a good mood, she could eat a little more.

At most, it would be three to four times the amount of a normal person.

Of course.

This all depended on whether she wanted to or not.

It wasn't impossible for her to eat less.

Hinata wouldn't starve because of it.

Naruto promised solemnly.

"Don't worry. I don't have that kind of weird hobby. How about we have a competition to see who can eat more?"

Naruto thought of a good plan.

He had eaten with Shikamaru and the others not long ago.

His sense of taste and other aspects were all experienced firsthand.

However, after canceling the Puppet Shadow Clone.

His main body would still feel hungry.

In other words, if he couldn't eat anymore halfway through.

He could use going to the restroom as an excuse.

To create a Puppet Shadow Clone.

And control it to come and wolf down the ramen.

It wouldn't matter even if his stomach burst.

Worst case, we can just retreat.

And summon them again.

Thinking this, Naruto felt quite clever.

"Okay..."

Hinata clasped her hands together, her smile blooming like a flower.

"Ayame-neechan, please trouble you. The two of us will challenge the Big Eater Challenge together."

"Sure, I'll go prepare it for you right away."

Ayame, behind the counter, began to get busy.

From Naruto's perspective, he could see.

The bowls used for the Big Eater Challenge were three times the size of a normal ramen bowl!

One bowl was equal to three!

Large portions, filling, and satisfying.

Naruto and Hinata didn't wait long.

Ayame brought out the prepared Big Eater Challenge ramen.

There were quite a few customers who usually challenged it in the shop.

To put it bluntly, they were hoping to get a free meal.

Unfortunately, they underestimated the portion size of the Big Eater Challenge ramen.

At most, they couldn't handle it after the third bowl!

Some couldn't even finish the first bowl.

They were carried out directly.

Ayame explained, "You have to finish within the time limit of one hour, and you're not allowed to go to the restroom during the challenge. If there are no problems..."

"Ah... there's a rule like that?"

Naruto was dumbfounded.

This was not what he had imagined at all.

Seeing Naruto's amusing expression.

Ayame was also amused, letting out a chuckle.

She covered her stomach and said.

"You... you came to challenge without looking at the rules, so you're at a disadvantage, aren't you?"

"It's not that I didn't tell you beforehand. It's all posted on the wall board. When you first told me you wanted to challenge the Big Eater Challenge."

"I thought you had already reviewed the rules and everything."

Damn it!

I should have checked the rules first!

Naruto felt like he had capsized in a ditch.

Oh my god.

Next time I challenge the Big Eater Challenge.

I'll go to the restroom and switch to a Puppet Shadow Clone first.

Or I'll directly control a Puppet Shadow Clone to come and challenge!

If I don't eat you guys out of business.

My name isn't Naruto!

The corner of his clothes moved slightly.

Naruto looked at the little Hinata beside him with a confused expression.

He saw Hinata gently tugging on his clothes with her delicate hand.

"Naruto-kun, don't worry... If you can't finish it, I can help you."

Hiss...

Oh my god, my wife is an angel!

So thoughtful!

Ayame put her hands on her hips, her eyebrows curving.

Hinata's action.

Seemed like a foul...

But who told them they were a couple.

I'll reluctantly agree to this.

Turning a blind eye, are we?

"Alright~ as long as the two of you can finish within the time limit."

"Big sister will count it as a pass for you both."

Ayame said with a smile.

Ten extra-large portions of Ichiraku Ramen—could two little kids really finish that?

She didn't believe it for a second.

One look at their builds was enough to tell.

Neither Naruto nor little Hinata looked like big eaters.

And so, she dared to seal the deal!

Eat! Eat the big chunks!

Is one piece enough? It's enough!

Thanks, Mom... You're welcome.

"One order of the signature Ichiraku Ramen, please."

A customer who had just entered the shop said.

"Coming right up!" Ayame greeted them enthusiastically.

Then, she turned to Naruto and the other.

"Alright~ hurry up and eat... Big sister is starting the timer now."

"Oh, and don't forget, you have to drink all the soup too. See you in an hour."

With that, Ayame walked away to get back to work.

What kind of earthly suffering is this?!!!

We have to drink all the soup too?!

Why don't you just fly to the moon while you're at it??

Cough, cough, cough...

Damn capitalists, one day, I'm going to eat you into bankruptcy.

Looking at the massive slab of beef—far more than the annual meat consumption of a Lanzhou ramen shop—Naruto gulped.

There was nothing to complain about regarding this shop's reputation or the quality of their ingredients.

If someone told him the cow at the Lanzhou ramen shop had suffered a minor injury, he'd believe it.

If they told him the cow at Ichiraku Ramen had suffered a severe injury, or was even completely crippled—to the point where there wasn't even meat left on the bones—Naruto wouldn't hesitate to believe that either.

"Well then... Hinata, let's start eating."

Naruto took two pairs of disposable chopsticks from the box on the table.

He intended to hand one pair to little Hinata.

"Th-that, Naruto-kun... I already have chopsticks."

Hinata said, stuttering slightly.

Her lips were oily and glistening, looking quite pretty.

There was even a bit of noodle soup smeared near her mouth.

Taking a closer look!

The extra-large bowl of Ichiraku Ramen on the table had somehow already been finished by Hinata.

"Na-Naruto-kun, do you find it strange?"

"If you think it's weird, I... I'll eat slower."

"That big sister just said we only have one hour, so I wanted to hurry and finish the challenge before time runs out..."

Hinata looked like she was about to cry.

She was mainly terrified that Naruto would see her as a monster.

She recalled what her mother had once told her: if you eat too much in front of the boys you like, you might worry about not being able to get married.

After you get married, you can secretly eat more.

Otherwise, you can do it where he can't see.

"No! I don't mind at all, being able to eat is a blessing! Hinata-chan, go for it. I might have to ask a small favor of you."

Naruto clasped his hands together and pleaded.

Asking his wife for a favor, could that even be considered a favor?

It could only be said that these were things between a husband and wife, helping each other and relying on each other.

Naruto's tone was sincere, and his expression was not the least bit forced.

A girl's accurate sixth sense told Hinata.

These were Naruto's true feelings.

Naruto didn't think she was strange in the slightest.

After understanding this.

Two shallow dimples appeared on Hinata's face, making her look very cute.

She nodded shyly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

"Okay."