It certainly lived up to its reputation as Konoha's signature dish.
Even the Missing-nin of the Akatsuki, usually such picky eaters, had good things to say about Ichiraku Ramen after trying it.
Naruto ate the most of all.
The moment he heard Cangyue was treating, he dispensed with all politeness, grabbed his bowl, and wolfed down several servings in a row. The empty bowls on the table were stacked higher than his head.
"One more bowl!"
Teuchi cheerfully acknowledged his order.
A regular beside them happened to finish eating and placed 75 ryo on the counter.
"Check, please."
Teuchi glanced at the money and reminded him, "The price went up recently. It's 85 ryo a bowl now. You're 10 short."
The regular stopped in his tracks.
"Hasn't it always been 75 ryo?"
"Flour, pork bones, and vegetables have all gone up lately. There's nothing I can do."
Teuchi patiently explained, "New customers or regulars, everyone pays the same price. I can't bend the rules."
"Even regulars have to pay more?"
Frowning, the man added another 10 ryo and stormed off.
Before long, another regular rose to pay.
As usual, Teuchi explained the price increase.
Though it pained the customer a little, he still counted out 85 ryo.
"It is a bit expensive."
He drank the last mouthful of broth and wiped his mouth contentedly.
"But at least eating here doesn't give me heartburn."
Teuchi held the money and stared blankly for two seconds.
For a moment, he couldn't tell whether that was praise or a complaint.
Cangyue nodded thoughtfully.
Fair point.
It might cost 10 ryo more, but you never had to worry about finding half an Orochimaru in your food here.
Once everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Cangyue stood and stretched.
"Pain, go pay."
Pain paused.
"Weren't