After a long while, the two finally accepted the fact that Lu Yu was incomparably formidable.
Naruto couldn't help but poke Sasuke, whispering, "Don't you brag all day about how amazing your brother is? Is he as strong as Lu Yu?"
Sasuke looked at the vanished mountainside, then glanced up at the cloudless, azure sky. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Are you kidding? There's no comparison between the two. This guy isn't even human, is he?"
Hearing this, Naruto scratched his head with a silly grin, looking at Sasuke curiously. "Sasuke, what do you think Lu Yu's actual strength is? Could he be even stronger than the Third Hokage?"
"I don't know. The Third Hokage is the strongest in Konoha Village after all, but I don't think that old man could pull off a punch like that."
"Hehe, that's good then."
Naruto stood up excitedly, brushed the dirt off his pants, and glanced at Sasuke. "What are we waiting for? With a boss like this, isn't that enough?"
"But how could this guy's strength be so overwhelming? I just can't wrap my head around it," Sasuke said, his face full of conflict.
"Why bother thinking about that? Lu Yu isn't going to hurt us. Are you coming or not? If you aren't, I'm going."
Sasuke nodded in realization. "You're right. Let's go. As long as I can get stronger, that's all that matters."
Watching the two run quickly toward him, Lu Yu couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.
It seemed things were progressing very smoothly; it was worth exposing his strength just now.
In the blink of an eye, the two arrived at Lu Yu's side, looking at him with expectant faces.
Lu Yu cleared his throat and looked at them cheerfully. "Well, have you thought it through? To be honest, I don't take on underlings easily. Not everyone has this kind of luck."
Naruto leaned in, fawning over him. "I've already thought it through! From now on, I'll listen to everything you say. Whatever you need me to do, I'll do it!"
"Mm, not bad. You've got the right mindset."
Lu Yu nodded with satisfaction and looked at Sasuke. "What about you, Sasuke? How have you decided?"
Sasuke turned his head away, avoiding Lu Yu's gaze, and muttered, "I'm the same as Naruto."
"Very good!"
Lu Yu stood up from his lounge chair, looking at the two with great interest. "Since you've both agreed, shouldn't your forms of address change now?"
Naruto's eyes lit up, and he said very tactfully, "Yes, Boss Lu Yu!"
"Boss... Lu Yu." Sasuke found it a bit difficult to say, but he said it in the end.
"Haha, not bad, not bad."
Hearing what they said, Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh happily.
This was prestigious—truly prestigious!
What other transmigrator could be like him, directly taking the reincarnations of Indra and Asura as his own underlings?
His two underlings were likely the strongest underlings in history.
Just thinking about it made him feel wonderful.
"Alright, don't be so stiff. Since I'm your boss, I have an obligation to make you stronger. You can rest assured about that."
"Wow, thank you, Boss!"
Hearing this, Naruto was filled with excitement.
Although Sasuke didn't say anything, the slight curve at the corner of his mouth betrayed his inner thoughts.
"However..."
Lu Yu looked at the two with a serious expression. Seeing that they were listening intently, he continued, "Regarding the matter of my strength, remember that you must not reveal it to anyone. You know I hate trouble. If anyone leaks my strength, I will personally wipe them out. Do you both understand?"
Feeling the terrifying killing intent radiating from Lu Yu, the two were horrified to find that they couldn't even move a muscle.
It wasn't until Lu Yu returned to his lazy demeanor that the two hurriedly nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
"Haha, very good! In that case, to celebrate our meeting today, I'm treating you both to grilled fish tonight!"
"Wow, long live the Boss!"
"Thank you."
As night fell, Sasuke and Naruto watched intently as Lu Yu began to busy himself.
To grill more fish at once, Lu Yu had specifically spent money to buy a metal grill and iron racks.
Lu Yu first prepared some bamboo skewers, then set up the grill and placed burning branches inside.
Next, he began to process the large fish, mixed the seasonings together, stuffed them into the bellies of the fish, and secured them with the bamboo skewers.
In a short while, the flames inside the grill were roaring.
The grill was quite large and could hold four fish at the same time, so Lu Yu began roasting them immediately.
It had to be said that Lu Yu's fish-grilling skills were truly peerless; before long, a thick, savory aroma drifted out, causing Naruto and Sasuke to swallow their saliva frantically.
"Boss, it smells so good..."
Naruto couldn't stand it just from the smell alone. He knew how to grill fish too, but it was nowhere near as good as what Lu Yu made.
Sasuke didn't say a word, but his throat kept bobbing...
A few minutes later, the fish were thoroughly cooked, and Lu Yu looked at the two of them with a cheerful smile:
"Don't just stare, eat, eat up!"
Hearing this, the two could no longer hold back. They grabbed a grilled fish from the rack with lightning speed and took a bite.
The large fish, roasted to a golden brown, had a faint sheen of oil flowing over it, and a rich, savory aroma erupted from the fish's belly.
The two felt their teeth make a slight crunching sound as they bit into the fish; the skin had been roasted to a perfect crisp without being burnt in the slightest.
Beneath the crispy skin was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned fish meat.
With just one bite, their eyes widened. Too busy to offer praise, they devoured the fish in three or four gulps.
Watching them, Lu Yu chuckled and asked:
"How is it? The taste is alright, isn't it?"
"It's too delicious, it's really too delicious! Boss, the grilled fish you make is incredible!"
Sasuke nodded in agreement and said earnestly:
"This is the best-tasting grilled fish I have ever eaten!"
Lu Yu grinned:
"As long as you like it. Remember, you two, starting tomorrow, you have to learn how to grill fish. It has to taste exactly like this..."
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