Night fell, and Uchiha Yao's residence was brightly lit.
A huge dining table was covered with all sorts of fresh ingredients.
Top-grade Snowflake Wagyu, tender pork belly, and an array of vegetables and seafood filled the table.
The charcoal in the grill burned fiercely.
Naruto was frantically placing slices of meat onto the grill, urging them on without pause.
"Hurry, hurry! My meat's almost done!"
"Naruto, the heat is too high. It's going to burn."
Hinata softly reminded him from the side while carefully placing several perfectly cooked slices of beef onto Uchiha Yao's plate.
"Thank you, Hinata."
Uchiha Yao said with a smile.
"N-No need to thank me, Master."
Hinata's cheeks flushed faintly as she lowered her head.
Uchiha Yao picked up a slice of beef and put it into his mouth.
The meat was tender and juicy, practically melting on his tongue.
Washed down with a sip of chilled Barley Tea, all the exhaustion of the day vanished in that instant.
Looking at his two disciples, so different in personality yet unexpectedly harmonious together, Uchiha Yao felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
Perhaps this was another reason he had chosen to change the Uchiha's fate and become Hokage-sama in the first place.
The lively barbecue feast drew to a close amid Naruto's ravenous eating.
Naruto sprawled contentedly in his chair, his round belly sticking out.
"Ah... I'm so full... I don't think I can move..."
Just then, a knock sounded from outside the residence.
"Knock, knock, knock."
"Hm? Who could it be at this hour?"
Naruto asked curiously.
"I'll get the door."
Hinata rose and headed for the entrance.
A moment later, Hinata returned with someone in tow.
The newcomer wore a tight red combat outfit that outlined her mature, graceful figure. With her long black hair and