Encountering Naruto

"Slurp, slurp."

The noodles were very springy, and the soup base was also very delicious.

Bowl after bowl, Danzo's body as a ninja consumed a lot, and his appetite was not small.

At the small noodle stand, Teuchi occasionally exchanged greetings with the customers at the stand, the atmosphere was harmonious, Danzo did not join them, and earnestly dealt with the ramen in his bowl.

"Ring, ring, ring."

The sound of the curtain being lifted, a familiar aura came from behind, causing Danzo's hand holding the chopsticks to shake slightly.

"Oh, it's Naruto." Teuchi saw the person coming, glanced at Danzo who was silently eating noodles with a stiff face, and greeted Naruto with a smile.

Silence.

The customers who were still laughing and joking at the stand suddenly quieted down, and after looking back at the somewhat pitiful figure standing at the door, their faces turned cold, and they hurriedly paid the bill and left.

The noisy noodle stand was suddenly left with only Danzo, and Naruto, who was standing behind him somewhat at a loss.

"Teuchi, Uncle Teuchi, am I causing you trouble again?" Naruto's childish voice was choked with sobs, he had never shed tears when he was bullied by others.

But Uncle Teuchi was very kind to him, but he was ruining his business, which made Naruto very concerned.

But he was really too hungry.

"No, no, how could it be, what does little Naruto want to eat today?" A trace of heartache flashed across Teuchi's face, and he hurriedly beckoned Naruto to sit down.

Others didn't know Naruto's identity, but Teuchi, who had been stationed in Konoha Village for many years and had extensive connections, how could he not know?

But the more he knew, the more pity he felt for Naruto in his heart.

Naruto carefully glanced at Danzo who was still at the stand, moved a few steps away from him and came to the other side of the noodle stand.

"I found an Ichiraku Ramen coupon at the door today!"

Naruto excitedly came to the seat and sat down, holding a piece of paper with his small arm.

Teuchi silently took the paper from Naruto's hand and said with a smile, "Okay, okay, this coupon can be used three times, today is the first time, I'll remember the remaining two times for you."

"Ayame, Naruto is here!" Teuchi shouted towards the back of the noodle stand, his daughter had been processing ingredients behind the noodle stand.

"Why are you only coming now, you little rascal!" Ayame walked out of the kitchen and shouted dissatisfied.

Did this little guy finally notice the coupon she threw at the door?

In order for this guy to have food and take care of his self-esteem, Ayame thought for a long time before thinking of the coupon method.

There was also a trace of heartache in her eyes.

No more customers came into the noodle stand, it was quiet.

Teuchi also took this opportunity to rest, moved a stool and sat next to Naruto, listening to him tell about his interesting stories.

And the two of them listened very carefully to Naruto's words, but it could be heard that all the interesting things in Naruto's mouth only involved him alone.

Danzo didn't speak, lowered his head to eat noodles, paying attention to Naruto's words.

His face was calm, but there was a little discomfort in his heart.

This matter was deeply etched in the memories left by the original body. Danzo was very clear about the reasons for Naruto's current situation.

And while Naruto was chatting with Teuchi, he kept glancing at Danzo from time to time.

This uncle doesn't seem to have any malice.

Naruto thought to himself, involuntarily taking another look at Danzo.

Noticing Naruto's gaze, Danzo looked up and met his azure eyes.

Clear and pure.

Being stared at by Danzo like that, Naruto was like a startled deer, abruptly turning his head away, pretending he wasn't peeking.

Ayame also noticed that the person she called "uncle" earlier didn't distance himself from Naruto because of his identity.

She couldn't help but look at Danzo with curiosity.

Seeing Danzo staring at Naruto expressionlessly, Teuchi smiled awkwardly and came in front of Danzo, blocking his gaze towards Naruto, and said, "Old friend, shouldn't you pay the bill after finishing your ramen?"

He was a little worried that Danzo would be like those people outside, having bad thoughts about Naruto.

This old friend was already a Jonin when he was young, and his current identity should not be simple.

Naruto has a bad reputation in the village, but he is really a good kid.

Was he being asked to leave?

Danzo looked at Teuchi's awkward appearance, frowned, and couldn't help but sigh once again in his heart.

After coming to this world, he indeed didn't help Sarutobi take the blame anymore, but he had to bear the sins committed by the original body.

Strictly speaking, he and Naruto actually had a feud.

But Naruto's identity is different from others. If something happens to him, the future of the entire ninja world will undergo earth-shattering changes.

This kind of change was obviously something Danzo didn't want to see.

Since there was no way to take action to nip the hatred in the bud, he had to find a way to turn hostility into friendship, at least leaving a good impression in Naruto's young heart.

Standing up, ignoring Teuchi's attempt to stop him, Danzo walked step by step in front of Naruto, looking at this son of a hero who suffered because of the original body.

Naruto was obviously a little nervous about Danzo's gaze and approach, and quickly waved his hand, "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to look at you."

Naruto's nervous and timid performance obviously made Danzo's heart tighten again. He quickly reached out and stroked his golden hair, saying gently, "Don't be nervous."

"You're called Uzumaki Naruto, right?"

Naruto's originally frightened body suddenly froze. He looked at Danzo blankly.

The warmth from his hair and the smile on the person's face made him feel a strange warmth, making him want to get closer to Danzo.

"Yes! I'm Uzumaki Naruto!"

It was the first time someone had taken the initiative to talk to him. Naruto answered very carefully, neither too loud nor too soft.

Danzo took his hand off Naruto's head, sat down beside him, and continued to ask, "I've heard of you, the village's monster, no one wants to play with you."

It was like a casual sentence, but it deeply pierced Naruto.

"Danzo!" Teuchi growled.

Perhaps sensing that Danzo's attitude towards him was different from others, the words were harsh, and the harm they brought to Naruto was far greater than that of others.

Forcibly enduring the pain in his heart, Naruto forced a smile and said with an ugly expression, "They're all talking nonsense, I'm not a monster."

He wanted to salvage the impression this uncle had of him.

Just one more.

Just one more.

If only there was one more person who could be as kind to him as Uncle Teuchi and Ayame.

Naruto's heart held some hope.

The voice was very small, very low, but it clearly entered Danzo's ears.

His personality is quite strong, just a little unconfident.

But then again, if his personality wasn't strong, he probably would have turned dark long ago in this environment.

Danzo acted as if he didn't sense Naruto's emotions and continued, "If you're not a monster, why don't other people like you? And you clearly look very guilty."

"Are you a monster or not?"

His expression was calm, but his words were somewhat aggressive.

Naruto looked at Danzo, who was sitting next to him and staring at him intently, and felt inexplicably sad. Even this seemingly nice uncle was prejudiced against him?

At the same time as feeling sad, Naruto was also a little puzzled.

Why was he subjected to all this injustice?