After the war council ended, Torifu Akimichi did not dismiss everyone right away. Instead, he announced with a broad smile, "All right, business is settled. Sakumo, Tsunade, Dan-bring the core members of your squads and come with me. We've been fighting for so long, it's about time we relaxed."
Under everyone's somewhat bewildered gazes, Torifu Akimichi led Hatake Sakumo, Tsunade, Dan Katō, and their squads' main members-Shinji, Hizashi, Miwako, Shizune, Nonō, Shiketsu, and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio-to a large tent behind the camp that had been specially cleared out and prepared.
The moment they lifted the flap, the rich, mouthwatering aroma of grilled meat washed over them!
Several specially made smokeless grills stood in the center of the tent, their charcoal glowing red beneath an assortment of sizzling, richly marbled cuts of meat.
The long tables beside them were laden with fresh vegetables, secret-recipe sauces, sake, and juice. The dazzling spread was so lavish that it seemed entirely out of place amid the harsh conditions at the front.
"Wh-what's all this?" Miwa Kato's eyes lit up at once, and she could not help swallowing.
Torifu Akimichi laughed heartily and patted his round belly. "Yakiniku Q, of course! It's a simplified battlefield version, but I had the meat rushed in from the finest ranch in the rear, and the sauces use the same old recipes! War is war, but that's no reason to neglect your stomach! Especially you youngsters-you're still growing. Eat plenty so you'll have the strength to keep beating up those Sand ninja! Don't worry, everyone else has food too. Today, there's enough meat for everyone!"
As it turned out, he had used his own resources and authority to put together this battlefield barbecue feast.
Everyone was surprised at first, but genuine smiles soon spread across their faces. After so