Takahashi Yū left the hospital just as the sun was about to set.
There was a gathering today, too-the first free time his buddy Danzo had had in the month or so since taking office!
With a bellyful of questions, Takahashi Yū headed for Yakiniku Q outside the Ino-Shika-Cho clan grounds.
ANBU had notified him that morning, but the Fourth Hokage's ANBU were a little strange. They all carried short swords on their backs.
What? Were they cosplaying as my buddy Sakumo?
As he entered the street, the aroma of meat seasoned with the Akimichi Clan's secret barbecue spices wafted toward him.
There really was a reason Yakiniku Q had stayed in business so long!
It was the top choice for Jonin gatherings. Even his buddy Danzo couldn't resist the temptation; the moment he spoke, it was an offer to treat him to barbecue when they returned to the village.
He pushed open the door, and the wind chime beside it rang out crisply.
"Welcome!"
"Lord Takahashi? This way. Lord Fourth is already here."
Following the young hostess toward the private room inside, Takahashi Yū still felt a little dazed at hearing "Lord Fourth."
Judging by the timing, Minato Namikaze must still be slogging through Genin missions right now...
The wind from this butterfly's wings was a bit too strong...
"Takahashi, my friend! Come on in!"
He had only just pushed open the door when Danzo's calls reached his ears.
Only one table remained in the enormous private room. The decorations on its walls were elegant, and there was even an artificial mountain, complete with flowing water.
Corruption!
Utter corruption!
Takahashi Yū swept a critical gaze around the room, looking to see whether there was anything even more corrupt.
"Come, Takahashi, take a seat!"
"Let's eat first. Sakumo and Fugaku