Intense Killing Intent!

Yuhi Kurenai burst into laughter. "Aoba, after hearing that, I think Asuma will have to go back and train for another ten years or so!"

"Hey, you two! Are you ganging up to bully me?"

Sarutobi Asuma pretended to be angry, planting his hands on his hips as he glared at them.

Yuhi Shinku turned back and smiled as he shook his head. "All right, stop fooling around. The barbecue restaurant is right ahead.

Aoba, can you smell it?"

Kawaki Aoba took a deep breath. Sure enough, a rich aroma of grilled meat drifted through the air.

He nodded, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. "I can smell it, Teacher Shinku. This place smells authentic."

"Haha, that's good! Eat as much as you want today—my treat!"

Yuhi Shinku waved his hand grandly and led the three of them into the barbecue restaurant.

The restaurant was filled with steam. The crackling of charcoal mingled with the sizzling of meat on the grill, brimming with the warmth of everyday life.

The owner was a plump middle-aged man. When he saw Yuhi Shinku enter with three students, he immediately greeted them warmly. "Yo, Teacher Shinku, bringing your students again? What'll you have today?"

"The usual. One serving each of beef, pork, and chicken, plus some vegetables and mushrooms!"

Yuhi Shinku ordered with practiced ease, then turned to the three students. "What else do you want? Don't hold back!"

"Boss, add an order of grilled squid!"

Sarutobi Asuma raised his hand excitedly.

"I want grilled eggplant!"

Yuhi Kurenai refused to be outdone.

Kawaki Aoba thought for a moment, then said with a smile, "Then I'll add grilled potatoes, with a little chili powder."

"Haha, good taste!"

The owner answered cheerfully before turning to prepare the ingredients.

The four sat around the grill, the