First Meeting with Little Naruto

After all, this is where the dream began.

Lin Yan had long held a fondness for Konoha Village.

Now we've finally arrived.

The first step, naturally, is to find a place to stay!

I received some money from Yugito Nii a while ago, and now it comes in handy.

At the beginning of the period.

Lin Yan planned to buy a house directly.

Konoha Village has been either destroyed or on its way to destruction for many years.

But it is, after all, the location where the Naruto storyline is concentrated.

I'm going to be living here for the long term!

After all, it's real estate.

Only after you buy it will the house truly belong to you!

pity.

Lin Yan was an outsider, so she had neither a registered residence nor legal status.

Even though the real estate agency really wanted to do business with Lin Yan.

However, considering the rules...

We have no choice but to give up!

Are there any other ways to obtain residency?

Lin Yan wanted to ask about other methods.

"No!"

The real estate agent shook his head bitterly.

Lin Yan had no choice but to settle down temporarily on a monthly rent.

However, this still couldn't dampen his enthusiasm.

He wandered around the streets of Konoha Village again and again.

Unfortunately.

Konoha Village is currently in dire need of rebuilding, having just experienced the Nine-Tails' Attack less than six years ago.

With the Fourth Minato Namikaze, dead, and the village needing a leader, the Third Hiruzen Sarutobi, was reinstated as Hokage by a unanimous vote and continued to govern Konoha.

Even if Lin Yan wanted to see it.

All that could be seen were the ruins left behind after the Nine-Tails went berserk.

"We're too late. Minato Namikaze is gone just like that!"

Lin Yan shook her head.

Left with no other option, he ended up at the classic Ichiraku Ramen.

"I really wanted to try Ichiraku Ramen, which Naruto has been longing for, when I watched it on TV back then. Today I'm here to give it a try!"

Since she had come all this way, how could she possibly miss Ichiraku Ramen? Without saying a word, Lin Yan ordered the most expensive dish.

After the noodles were served, a fragrant aroma wafted up.

To be honest, this ramen is really good; it looks great and smells delicious!

Even though Lin Yan was used to eating delicacies, he found the taste of ramen quite delightful.

Just as Lin Yan was enjoying her meal...

Suddenly.

There was a slight noise behind me.

He turned around and saw a blond boy, about five or six years old, leaning against Ichiraku Ramen, half his face showing, staring timidly at Lin Yan in a daze.

Yellow hair, about five or six years old, and Ichiraku Ramen.

Could it be...?

Lin Yan glanced at him, then looked away; he already knew who the little boy was.

Naruto Uzumaki was completely afraid to approach the unfamiliar Lin Yan.

Uncle Ichiraku waved to Naruto and said, "Naruto, are you hungry? Come in and have your favorite ramen!"

Gazing at the fragrant ramen, Naruto swallowed hard, instinctively clutching his meager savings. He hesitated for a long time, unable to act, an atmosphere of inferiority surrounding him.

"You can pay on credit!"

Ichiraku continued shouting.

Normally, with Ichiraku around, Naruto would naturally walk in with timid steps.

But today is different.

There's also a stranger named Lin Yan at this Ichiraku Ramen.

Since the Nine-Tails' Attack, Naruto has spent six years under the strange gaze of the villagers.

Although he was young, he already knew about his ostracized status.

That is exactly the case.

He was afraid that Lin Yan, like the villagers of Konoha, would look at him with strange eyes.

If it weren't for the pressures of life, who would willingly choose to be ostracized?

Naruto hesitated, unable to make a decision for a long time.

"This..."

Ichiraku noticed that Naruto's gaze was fixed on Lin Yan, and he realized what was going on.

Just when the atmosphere became awkward...

Lin Yan put down her chopsticks, turned her head, and asked, "What's your name?"

"Ah?"

Naruto pointed to himself with one finger, his eyes full of confusion.

This uncle...

Doesn't he know who he is?

"What, is it inconvenient for you to answer?"

Lin Yan asked.

"Uzumaki... Uzumaki... Naruto Uzumaki!"

Naruto stammered.

"Naruto Uzumaki? You're the Jinchūriki from Konoha!"

Lin Yan said with a smile.

really.

This man knew who he was.

The thought of Lin Yan looking at him with that strange gaze...

Naruto lowered his head even further, completely avoiding eye contact with him.

While Naruto was feeling lost, head bowed, and discouraged...

Lin Yan's words, however, saved him from the awkward situation. "Another bowl of ramen, please, it's on me for this little brother!"

"Well?"

Upon hearing Lin Yan's words, Naruto had just been looking down dejectedly, immediately raised his head.

I... I didn't hear that wrong, did I?!

This uncle... he wants to treat me to ramen?

You need to know.

For many years.

People outside avoided him like Nezumi before a cat, let alone someone like Lin Yan who treated him to food on their first meeting!

Naruto now.

I desperately want to receive some charity.

Even if this act of charity seems insignificant to others, in his eyes it is more precious than ten thousand taels of gold!

"Uncle... you... I..."

Naruto was so excited that he didn't even know how to describe his feelings.

after all.

Naruto also overcame this hurdle.

Sitting next to Lin Yan, looking at the fragrant ramen in front of him, he reached out his small hand, grabbed the long chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.