When Naruto heard Iruka mention Zhou Cheng, he immediately perked up.
He felt nothing but endless gratitude toward the benefactor who had helped him so much.
He wanted to learn more about him.
"Teacher, tell us more about Big Brother Zhou Cheng!"
Naruto looked at Iruka expectantly.
Shikamaru and Choji were interested too, especially Choji. He could never resist good food.
After tasting such delicious ramen, every other kind seemed like garbage.
Iruka looked awkward. Why are you asking me? I've only been to the Arena once myself.
"I've only heard rumors. I don't really know anything about him!"
Clear disappointment showed in Naruto's eyes. What a shame!
Shikamaru and Choji exchanged a glance, both of them intensely curious.
What kind of person was he, exactly?
No, they had to go to the Arena tomorrow too!
Shikamaru just wanted to find out what was going on, while Choji had already decided to enter the Arena and get more ramen!
"Naruto, let's go together tomorrow!"
Just thinking about the taste of Braised Beef Noodles made Choji drool. He wished he were already in the Arena.
"Yeah!"
Naruto grinned, slung an arm around Choji's shoulders, and nodded firmly.
Shikamaru covered his face helplessly. You two idiots, saying that right in front of the teacher.
"You're not going!"
"And don't even think about skipping class!"
Iruka immediately flew into a rage and glared at Naruto and Choji.
As if Sasuke weren't enough—now there were three more of you! What was the point of me being a teacher?
Naruto shrank his neck. He had always felt a special connection to Iruka.
Maybe it was because Iruka was one of the few people who didn't treat him like the Demon Fox.
"Okay, okay, we won't go!"
Naruto made a face, but in his heart, he