Hearing Shin Uchiha's words, Naruto Uzumaki became even more certain that the kindly man before him had deliberately given him those coupons. He immediately answered the question with enthusiasm, "Thanks, mister! I've used up all the coupons, and Ichiraku Ramen was really delicious!"
Shin Uchiha smiled at Naruto's reply. "Good, you used them all. You can't let the ramen shop owner get off that easily. Besides, Ichiraku Ramen tastes great. I eat there often myself. I really like their tonkotsu ramen."
Naruto immediately nodded in agreement. "Yeah, yeah! Their tonkotsu ramen is super delicious, especially the broth. It tastes amazing!" As he spoke, a look of fond recollection appeared on his face. Clearly, he was a die-hard ramen fan too.
After hearing Naruto's words, Shin Uchiha said, "Well, when we have time, I'll treat you to their extra-deluxe tonkotsu ramen. Now that's truly delicious. Once you've tried it, I guarantee you'll never forget it for the rest of your life."
When Naruto heard that the Kind Uncle before him wanted to treat him to Deluxe Ramen, his eyes practically lit up. He nodded eagerly. "Yeah, yeah! Okay! Thanks, mister!"
But after agreeing, Naruto seemed to remember something. The happiness on his face faded into dejection, and he said hesitantly, "Um, mister, maybe we shouldn't. Let's leave it for another time."
After saying that, Naruto lowered his head apologetically, as though he had done something wrong.
Shin Uchiha hadn't expected Naruto to say that. His brow furrowed slightly, and his tone grew serious. "Why don't you want to go anymore? Don't you like ramen?"
Hearing Shin Uchiha's tone, Naruto Uzumaki feared that this Kind Uncle would come to dislike him too. He hurriedly explained, "Mister, I want to eat ramen with you too, but... but lots of people hate me. I'm