Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
After Naruto and his party left Naruto's house, they discussed it and did not go to the barbecue restaurant. Instead, they took a diversion in the direction of Ichiraku Ramen.
Because after returning to the village, we had barbecue for lunch, but Asuma took Hong home first, Kakashi went to report on the mission, and only Konoha New Generation like them went to eat barbecue.
The setting sun stretched their shadows long, and the laughter and laughter of Young Naruto girls filled the streets.
"Yo, Naruto!"
A cheerful greeting came from the front.
I saw Asuma walking towards me with a cigarette in his mouth and a paper bag filled with ingredients in his hand.
When he noticed Hanabi in the team, he immediately took off most of the remaining cigarette and threw it on the ground, stamping it out carefully with his feet.
"Would you like to go play with your friends?"
He chuckled and took out his wallet from the inner pocket of his coat, with fine lines forming at the corners of his eyes.
"Although I said I would treat you to a barbecue before, Hong still needs someone to take care of her these days..."
He looked at Naruto meaningfully.
"You go and eat with your friends, I'll treat you."
Naruto looked at the banknotes handed to him and waved them away.
"No need, Teacher Asuma."
Asuma couldn't help but slap a wad of banknotes into Naruto's arms. "Why not? I promised you a barbecue before, and Ino and Hinata are both my and red belt students. They have just completed a difficult task, so it's time to relax."
It's just right for you to take them to eat, saving me and Hong Huihui from having to make up for this treat. Killing two birds with one stone, isn't it?"
He especially nodded affirmatively to the two female disciples Ino and Hinata, and finally gave Naruto an encouraging smile of "I'm optimistic about you" and patted Naruto's arm hard.
"Take everyone to have fun!" Asuma finally asked.
Haha, this kid is really capable.
But it's only natural that a kid like him who is handsome, has a good personality, can cook, and is reliable at critical moments is welcomed by Girl's wife!
On the street corner not far away, three little heads poked out from behind the wall like gophers, staring intently at the scene where Asuma and Naruto were talking.
"Boss, look!"
Udon lowered his voice and pushed Konohamaru in surprise.
"Master Asuma is so polite to that yellow-haired person! Wait... the yellow-haired person... could it be the Naruto Uzumaki that you want us to find, boss? Master Asuma is so polite to him, can't he be really strong?"
Moegi, who was standing in the middle, shook his head, his two ponytails swaying slightly with the movement. "This doesn't mean anything. Uncle Asuma is very generous to begin with!"
Thinking that every time he met Asuma, he would give Konohamaru money and let Konohamaru take them to buy delicious food, Moegi couldn't help but reveal his sweet dimples.
Konohamaru crossed his arms and nodded like a grown-up.
But when he thought about how his grandfather kept saying "It would be half easier if you had Naruto" at home recently, the corners of his mouth dropped.
Isn't he just Genin who is a few years older than me?
By the time I get to his age, I will definitely have become an even more powerful Ninja!
At this time, Udon looked at Naruto with envy as he stuffed the banknotes into his pocket, with bright eyes. "That's a lot of money... how many snacks can I buy..."
These words instantly awakened Konohamaru from his fantasy.
He stood up straight and waved his hand. "Konohamaru Corps, prepare to attack!"
The other two children immediately straightened their backs and responded in unison, "Yes!"
"This mission--"
Konohamaru lowered his voice and put his three little heads together.
"Observe Naruto Uzumaki's every move closely. I want to see if he is as powerful as grandpa said!"
At this time, Naruto was completely unaware of Konohamaru Corps's gaze. He was secretly worrying about the next arrangements.
If he is usually alone, he will rush to Training Ground without hesitation after eating for a while, or go home early to rest.
However, the situation at this moment is special - Third Hokage is drinking and talking with the two patriarchs Hiashi and Inoichi at his home, and he doesn't know when they will end.
"Where should I take everyone after dinner..."
Naruto quietly glanced at his companion beside him, feeling a little embarrassed in his heart.
Although today's Konoha is prosperous, there are only a few places suitable for Young Naruto girls.
Amusement facilities such as amusement parks have already reached the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations era, and now the brightly lit entertainment venues in Konoha are either red-faced custom shops or the luxurious Casino. Obviously, they are not places they should set foot in at this age.
Forget it, it's naturally straight from the bridge to the bow.
After arriving at Ichiraku Ramen, Teuchi happily received the four of them.
"I haven't seen you in the past two days, Naruto. You have become even busier after becoming Ninja!"
"Yes, I have been doing tasks recently."
The topic between the two of them ended here.
Naruto Because Ninja Regulations will not continue to answer, Teuchi will not ask any more questions even if Ninja receives too many questions.
"What do you want to eat today?"
"I want two bowls of Tonkotsu Ramen with barbecued pork, Ino, Hinata, Hanabi, what about you?"
"I want miso ramen."
"Hanabi and I want Tonkotsu Ramen."
For six large bowls of Tonkotsu Ramen, add more Narutomaki and dried bamboo shoots, a small bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen, and a small bowl of Miso Ramen.
Teuchi silently made ramen according to the eating habits of several people before.
As soon as the steaming hot ramen was served on the table, the movements of Naruto, Ino and Hinata froze at the same time.
The three of them all have strong Sensing and Ninja, and this time the peepers were not professional, so the three of them sensed each other at the same time.
"I'm starting."
Ino clasped his hands together as if nothing had happened, using this action to quickly Hand Seals.
Mind Transmission Technique.
Hinata lowered his head knowingly to stir the noodle soup, his eyes were covered with veins under the cover of his hanging hair, and Byakugan's vision instantly penetrated the wall.
'You feel it too, right?'
Ino's voice sounded in the consciousness link.
'There is someone watching at the alleyway at seven o'clock.'
'Huh?'
Hinata responded with some confusion.
'It's three little kids... about six or seven years old.'
Just when the two girls were secretly vigilant, Naruto's calm voice sounded through the link: 'Don't worry, it's Konohamaru, Third's grandson, and his two followers.'
Hearing this answer, Hinata and Ino breathed a sigh of relief.
Byakugan returned to normal, and the consciousness link was quietly released.
Ino smiled and put a piece of Narutomaki into Naruto's bowl, "Try this, the soup is different and the taste is also different."
"Naruto, brother, try Hanabi's too!"
Seeing this, Hanabi couldn't wait to pick up the Narutomaki in his bowl, stood on tiptoes and tried hard to pass it to Naruto.
But she was still young, and even if she stood up, her short arms could not reach the edge of the bowl of Naruto, two people separated from her, and she could only hold up her chopsticks and wave them in the air helplessly.
Upon seeing this, Naruto immediately smiled and moved the bowl over, catching the crumbling piece of Narutomaki: "Okay! Thank you Hanabi."
Looking at little Girl's eyes shining brightly due to successful feeding, Naruto couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
'Little Hanabi, cute!'
Hinata picked up a piece of Narutomaki and hesitated for a long time.
My thoughts wandered far away, probably three or four years ago.
At that time, Hinata, at the instigation of her younger sister, clutched a bunch of small Himawari and mustered up her lifelong courage to walk in front of Naruto. She lowered her head and felt her heart beating fast. He wanted to break through his throat, almost stuffing the flowers into Naruto's arms, his voice was as thin as a mosquito's chirping. "Naruto-kun... this... this is... given to you..."
Naruto was stunned for a moment, looking at the bright Yellow Eyes flowers that suddenly appeared in front of him.
He stretched out his fingers and touched the petals lightly, then showed a sunny smile, pointed at the bouquet and asked loudly, "Himawari? Thank you, I like it very much."
The sun fell on his Golden hair, so dazzling that Hinata couldn't look straight at it.
That sincere "Thank you, I like it very much", together with his focused expression when touching the petals, are clearly imprinted in Hinata's memory.