"It's been so long since we last met. Want to get together? Let's have some barbecue—my treat."
After leaving the school, Izayoi-kun invited the Seventh Squad and Tenth Squad.
At that, Choji Akimichi and Naruto Uzumaki's eyes immediately lit up.
"Sure, but we should split the bill," Shikamaru Nara said with a nod, though he made a request.
After all, he knew very well just how frightening Choji Akimichi's appetite was.
Even an Elite Jonin like Asuma Sensei had more than once been forced by Choji Akimichi to run up a tab with the owner.
Shikamaru Nara also knew a little about Izayoi-kun's family circumstances.
A civilian orphan, aside from his parents' inheritance, he relied entirely on the village's survivor pension.
Even after being a Genin for several months, the money he had earned was probably not enough for one barbecue meal for Choji Akimichi.
"It's fine. Just eat as much as you want. I've got plenty of savings."
Izayoi-kun, who had already become a super-rich tycoon of the Ninja World, wore a smile that Naruto Uzumaki and Choji Akimichi admired immensely.
Seeing this, Shikamaru Nara said nothing more, planning to treat him in return someday.
At that moment, Sasuke Uchiha spoilsportedly said, "I want to go back and train."
"You can train anytime. Consider today a chance to relax," Izayoi-kun said, reaching out to pat Sasuke Uchiha on the shoulder, though his eyes were full of threat.
"Fine."
Knowing what would happen to him next time if he refused Izayoi-kun, Sasuke Uchiha crossed his arms with an extremely tsundere expression, looking as though he were reluctantly agreeing.
Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka's eyes lit up as well, and they began imagining themselves sitting beside Sasuke Uchiha during the meal.
Then, as if they had guessed what the other was