Soon, two copies of Takoyaki were ready.
The boss carefully packed the Takoyaki and sprinkled double the amount of Bonito Flakes on one portion.
When Bonito Flakes comes into contact with the heat of Takoyaki, it immediately begins to curl and dance happily, exuding a richer fragrance.
"Miss Lord Hokage, Hyuga, your Takoyaki is ready, please use it slowly!"
The boss respectfully handed over two copies of Takoyaki.
Naruto took the one with double Bonito Flakes and handed it to Hanabi who had been waiting eagerly. "Here, it's yours. Be careful to burn it, blow on it before eating."
Then he took his share.
"Thank you, boss."
Naruto nodded and thanked the boss.
"No, you're welcome, it's my honor for Lord Hokage to come and visit us! I wish you and Ms. Hyuga a good time!"
The boss rubbed his hands excitedly and smiled broadly.
Those people who say that Lord Hokage holds a grudge must be slander. Lord Hokage is quite kind.
But why are his eyes always squinting? Is he overworked?
Lord Hokage is so great!
Working so hard for the village.
Naruto held Hanabi, who was holding the Takoyaki box carefully, left the stall and continued walking along the lively street.
Hanabi couldn't wait to puff up his small mouth, carefully blew on the top Takoyaki, and then bit it in one bite.
"Hmm... it's so hot! But it's delicious!"
She was so hot that she gasped, but her eyes were so happy that they narrowed into crescent moons. Especially when she felt the delicious aroma of double Bonito Flakes in her mouth, she shook her little head with satisfaction.
Naruto looked at Hanabi's cute eating posture and took a bite of Takoyaki in his hand.
The outside is slightly charred and crispy, the inside is soft and hot, the Octopus pieces are chewy and chewy, and the sauce is moderately salty and sweet... it is indeed a familiar delicacy.
Naruto enjoyed the rare rest.
Nowadays, Konoha is very prosperous. It is said that Summer Festival announced the good news on that day, but in fact, someone has already spread the good news in advance. Now the whole Konoha knows this "gossip".
The warm light shines on Hanabi's pure little face, and also on Naruto's side face that has lost the murderous aura of the battlefield and looks particularly peaceful.
This rare moment of tranquility seemed to have temporarily dispersed the clouds of war and Pure Land.
While walking, Hanabi seemed to remember something important.
She swallowed the last mouthful of Takoyaki, carefully threw the empty carton into the trash can on the roadside, and then wiped her mouth and hands with a clean handkerchief.
After doing this, she raised her head and gently pulled Naruto Yukata's sleeves, her expression becoming extremely serious and solemn.
"Naruto brother." She called softly.
"Huh? What's wrong, Hanabi?"
Naruto stopped, lowered his head, and looked at little Girl who suddenly became serious, with gentle questions in his eyes.
Hanabi took a deep breath, as if he had gathered enough courage, and looked directly into Naruto's Blue Eyes eyes with his pure Byakugan eyes, and said in a clear and firm voice:
"Let us help you sew Hokage Robe!"
"Oh?"
Naruto was slightly startled, obviously not expecting Hanabi to suddenly make this request.
He blinked, and then his face showed thought and a little surprise.
Help him sew Hokage Robe?
He knew that with the continuation of the war and the rapid expansion of Konoha's territory, he, as Sixth Hokage, was attracting more and more attention.
It's really a problem without Hokage Robe.
Don't talk about him, even Jiraiya doesn't have his own Hokage Robe yet.
Now Naruto has to wait in line until Jiraiya's robe is finished before it can be his turn.
After all, Hokage has been replaced too frequently in these two sessions.
The production of this robe has always been in charge of Konoha, an old tailor with exquisite craftsmanship.
But the mother-in-law is old, has limited energy, and pursues perfection, so the progress is indeed slow.
Naruto looked at Hanabi's serious face with "Leave it to us!" written all over it, and he understood in his heart.
This is probably not just the idea of Hanabi, Hinata and Ino may have participated in it.
They wanted to express their support for him in this way.
"Are you busy too?"
Naruto did not agree immediately, but asked gently,
"Hinata is going to the hospital, Ino has to take care of the flower shop and intelligence work, Karin is going to Sealing Squad soon, and you have to go to school.
Sewing Hokage Robe is not an easy job, it requires a lot of time and patience."
He paused and added:
"And I remember that there is an old woman in the village who is responsible for this, and her skills are very good. Although the progress is a bit slow, there is no rush at this moment."
Naruto doesn't want to overwork them because of his own affairs.
Especially now that the war is not completely over yet, everyone has their own responsibilities and pressures.
However, Hanabi shook his head vigorously, and the persistence on his face did not waver at all:
"We are not afraid of hard work!"
Although her voice was childish, it carried an unquestionable determination.
"And... that mother-in-law's progress is really too slow! Older Sister They all said that at that rate, it might take until next year to complete it!"
Hanabi took a small step forward, raised his little face, looked at Naruto with bright eyes, and his tone became a little urgent and pleading:
"If we work together and work together, things will go much faster. Older Sister is good at meticulous needlework, Ino Older Sister has a good aesthetic and can design patterns, Karin Older Sister and Sakura Older Sister have been practicing recently..."
Little Hanabi stretched his fingers and carefully counted everyone's "specialties" and division of labor. Apparently they had discussed it in private and even thought about the division of labor.
This feeling made Naruto feel a warm current in his heart.
However, Sakura...
By the way, Guang mentioned that Karin found Sakura, which means...
Which side is Little Hanabi on?
He looked at Hanabi's eyes full of expectation and could not refuse, and seemed to see Hinata's gentle and persistent eyes, Ino's hearty and confident smile, Karin's serious look while pushing up his glasses, and Guang's silent figure...
These Girl children he cherishes are trying to do something for him in their own way, trying to sew their blessings and concerns stitch by stitch into the robe that symbolizes him.
Naruto was silent for a long time.
Finally, he nodded slowly, with a gentle and solemn smile on his face.
"Okay."
he said softly.
"Since you are so caring... then I'll leave it to you."
He bent down so that his eyes were level with Hanabi, his eyes looked at her gently and powerfully, and he seemed to see through her the Girls behind her who cared about him:
"But I have to say it first."
Naruto's lips curved into a confident and warm arc,
"No matter how you sew it up in the end."
He paused, and his tone became extremely firm and full of expectations, as if he had already seen the glorious future:
"After the war is completely over..."
"I will wear it and stand in front of everyone in the world..."
Naruto's voice was not loud, but it carried a power that penetrated time, echoing in Hanabi's ears and in his own heart:
"Announce to all Shinobi World the true arrival of peace!"
Hanabi Listening to Naruto's solemn promise, his little face turned red with excitement and joy. There seemed to be stars twinkling in those pure Byakugan.
She nodded fiercely!
"Well! We will definitely make the best and most handsome Hokage Robe for brother Naruto to wear!"