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The exact date Ichiraku Ramen was founded was unknown.
It might have existed since Konoha itself was founded.
But it had truly benefited from Konoha's growth only after the end of the First War.
Only then had Ichiraku Ramen Shop gradually grown and become known as a shop even the Hokage frequently visited.
"Now, this ramen shop of mine has been passed down since ancient times."
The young owner of Ichiraku Ramen, Teuchi, wore a wistful expression.
He was explaining the origins of his ramen shop, his words filled with emotion.
"As for its origins, it was personally founded in ancient times by the master of Starlight Pavilion, a supreme organization that spanned the entire world... By now... it has thousands of years of history..."
The owner of Ichiraku Ramen sighed.
"Yeah, right. What a load of hot air."
"What shop could possibly survive for a thousand years?"
"All right, all right, just bring out the noodles. Enough of his tall tales."
The diners only laughed at him, their words making their disbelief plain.
As soon as Su Ye entered, he heard Teuchi promoting his shop's history and origins.
His words were full of pride, as though it were all true. He had even brought Starlight Pavilion into it.
Su Ye could not help shaking his head with a chuckle.
A thousand years ago, Starlight Pavilion's businesses had indeed spanned every region and industry. He had founded more enterprises than he could count, including countless noodle shops... but most were businesses he had known well in his previous life.
Ichiraku Ramen, however, was not among them...
"Ah, back then... Ichiraku Ramen wasn't called Ichiraku Ramen yet... It was called Lanzhou Ramen... At its peak, it could be