Although Uchiha Yin wanted to hold back, he finally burst out laughing. Still, he made an effort to compose himself. "Well, it looks like that can wait a little. I was just about to get something to eat. Would you like to join me?"
At those words, countless thoughts flashed through Uchiha Izumi's mind, but in the end, she could only sigh helplessly and agree with a blush.
She simply could not withstand her stomach's protests. Ever since her teacher had taught her this ninjutsu, she had gone a long time without rest or sleep.
Now she needed something to eat.
Seeing this, Uchiha Yin smiled faintly, grabbed Izumi by the collar, and lifted her off the ground.
Just as Izumi was about to scream, she vanished from the spot.
For an instant, Izumi was so startled that she could barely speak.
But that disorienting, weightless sensation lasted only a few seconds.
A few seconds later, Izumi felt solid ground beneath her feet, and the scene before her gradually came into focus.
The Ichiraku storefront came into view. Though it was small, it gave off a warm, welcoming feeling.
Izumi knew of this shop, but she had never visited. Since she ate alone, it made no difference where she ate, so she had never felt inclined to make a special trip out for a meal.
Now that she had come here with Lord Yin, however, the little shop felt especially cozy.
After pulling Izumi over to sit down, Uchiha Yin turned his head slightly and asked, "What would you like?"
His voice was so gentle that Uchiha Izumi, whose face was already flushed, felt unable to lift her head. In a muffled voice, she said, "Whatever you're having, Lord Yin!"
Uchiha Yin had expected that answer. He immediately called out