The Uchiha Clan's Grievance? Qian Ye: Serves You Right!

Qian Ye tucked the banknotes into his clothes and patted his chest.

The solid weight of a million ryo made even his stride seem lighter.

He turned to glance at Pakura following behind him.

Though the woman kept a straight face, her stomach let out an untimely growl.

Pakura's ears reddened slightly, and she turned her head toward the other side of the street.

Qian Ye grinned.

"Just say what you want to eat. I've got money today."

Pakura gritted her teeth and ignored him.

Qian Ye clasped his hands behind his head and strolled forward leisurely.

"If you don't say anything, I'll just find some roadside stall and eat ramen."

"I heard Hidden Leaf has a place called Yakiniku Q. The food's pretty good," Pakura finally said.

Qian Ye curled his lip.

This little woman sure knew how to pick a place.

Yakiniku Q was a famously expensive establishment in Hidden Leaf.

As the two bickered, three people emerged from the intersection ahead.

One was a fat guy clutching a huge handful of grilled meat skewers.

Another was a spiky-haired boy with his hands in his pockets, his face practically screaming trouble.

The last was a girl with a ponytail, rolling her eyes at the fat guy.

They were the Ino–Shika–Cho trio from the Sparkfire Society.

Akımichi Hai of the Akimichi clan, Nara Shan of the Nara clan, and Yamanaka Hana of the Yamanaka clan.

Akımichi Hai spotted Qian Ye at once.

He stripped the meat from his skewers in one bite and waved excitedly.

"Boss Qian Ye!"

Qian Ye stopped walking.

Ever since he had sweet-talked these three on the way back to the village, they had become thoroughly convinced of his abilities.

Nara Shan ambled over and yawned.

"I heard Lord Hokage summoned you this afternoon."

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