"We'll only know once we get there."
Minato Namikaze said with a smile.
He neither expressed his own opinion nor denied Yuki Minazuki's words.
Sizzle, sizzle.
The slices of meat hissed on the iron grill, filling the air with the aroma of barbecue.
Kiyoshi picked up a grilled slice, dipped it in a little chili, and ate it. The flavor of this place really was good enough to become its signature.
"Hisss..."
Hearing White Snake's urgent hissing, Kiyoshi picked up two more slices of uncooked meat and fed them to her.
Watching Kiyoshi feed White Snake, Kurenai Yuhi realized that he was quite kindhearted.
As time passed, the atmosphere at the table gradually livened up.
"I'm full. I'm going to rest for a while."
Kakashi put down his chopsticks and went to a breezy spot to sit by himself.
He preferred being alone.
"Kakashi..."
Rin Nohara looked in his direction.
"Has there been any progress with the Lightning Release you've been discussing with Kakashi lately?"
"Not much."
Rin Nohara paused while picking up some grilled meat. Her eyes dimmed as she said softly, "I can't refine Lightning-nature Chakra, so I'm starting to fall behind Kakashi."
No matter how much theory she understood, it was still only empty talk on paper.
Creating a new technique required countless experiments.
"What are you talking about?"
Kurenai Yuhi turned her head in confusion, curiosity shining in her red eyes.
Ever since meeting Rin Nohara at Kiyoshi's home that day, Kurenai Yuhi had been unable to let the matter go and wanted to know why.
"Kakashi wants to create a new technique, and Rin wants to help him."
Kiyoshi explained the matter. There was nothing to hide.
Many ninja techniques were still being developed and reformed. Nearly every ninja had considered creating their own technique.