Hashirama confidence.
He held the dough in both hands and tossed it upwards with force.
The giant roti soared into the air.
Hashirama quickly looked up.
The dough flipped twice in the air before landing precisely.
It just landed in a rather off-center location.
Snap!
The entire giant roti landed directly on Kakashi's head.
Kakashi sat frozen in the chair.
A large fritter hung down from his head, almost completely obscuring his face.
The lobby was quiet for a moment.
The next second, everyone burst into laughter.
Hashirama's face turned bright red.
" Kakashi, I didn't mean to."
Kakashi reached out and pulled the roti off his face.
" Lord Hashirama."
"Um?"
"Did you do that on purpose?"
"Of course not."
"Then why did you throw the pancake at my head?"
"My hand slipped."
Ban spoke coldly from the side.
"You only tried it once, and you dared to throw the dough into the crowd."
Hashirama scratched his head awkwardly.
"I'll get it after a few more practice sessions."
As he spoke, he picked up another flatbread.
Kakashi immediately got up and moved a few steps to the side.
Don't practice on me.
Don't worry, it won't happen this time.
Hashirama tossed the dough into the air again.
Everyone instinctively stepped back.
Kakashi also walked directly to the wall.
Outside the tavern.
Naruto charged straight toward the Uchiha compound.
This place is long uninhabited; the streets are quiet, and most of the houses are closed.
After searching for a long time, Naruto finally saw a house with its lights on.
He ran quickly to the door and knocked hard.
" Sasuke!"
"Open the door!"
" Sasuke, are you there?"
There was no response from inside.
Naruto knocked a few more times.
I know you're in there!
"Open the door right now!"
A dozen seconds later, the door slowly opened.
Sasuke stood behind the door, his face indifferent.
"What's up?"
"Of course, I'm asking you to attend the Summer Festival!"
Naruto grabbed the door frame.
"The tavern has prepared a super seafood hot pot, along with barbecue, snacks, and all sorts of delicious food."
"Not interested."
Sasuke finished speaking, he prepared to close the door.
Naruto quickly reached out to block it.
You can't do this every time!
Why can't I?
Everyone else went, but you're the only one not going.
So what?
Sasuke looked at him.
I don't want to go.
"What's the point of you spending all day cultivating here?"
"Enhance your strength."
Sasuke spoke calmly.
"More important than attending parties."
Naruto gritted his teeth.
"Can't you take a day off?"
"Cannot."
"Why?"
"Because I have other things to do."
Sasuke turned and walked into the house.
Naruto then poked his head inside.
The room was filled with traces of cultivation practices.
Sasuke has been working on developing the Cursed Seal of Heaven these past few days.
At this moment, he has already gained initial control over the first state of the Cursed Seal.
Once activated, Chakra and physical strength will be greatly enhanced.
Their strength is more than ten times greater than before.
For Sasuke, the Summer Festival was just a waste of time.
All he wants to do now is continue his cultivation.
Naruto stood at the door, still not giving up.
Sasuke.
"Roll."
You'll only go once.
"I'm not going."
Hot pot is really delicious.
"Not interested."
"And fireworks."
"Not interested."
Everyone is waiting for you.
"Then let them wait."
Sasuke walked to the door and reached out to grab the doorknob.
Naruto immediately blocked the door.
"If you don't go, I won't leave."
Sasuke stared at him.
"What ever."
After he finished speaking, he turned and went back into his room.
Naruto stood outside the door and continued shouting.
" Sasuke!"
"Come out here!"
"It's just one meal!"
" Sasuke!"
Did you hear me?
There was no response from inside.
Naruto shouted for a long time until his voice was almost hoarse.
Sasuke sat cross-legged in the room, continuing to control the Cursed Seal Chakra within his body.
The noise outside the door grew louder and louder.
He frowned slightly, but ignored it.
Naruto shouted for a while longer, then suddenly felt a buzzing in his head.
The surrounding sounds vanished instantly.
His consciousness sank directly into darkness.
When Naruto came to his senses, he was already standing in front of a huge iron gate.
Behind the iron gate, a huge, crimson fox was lying there.
Nine tails covered the ground.
Naruto looked up for a long time.
"Who are you?"
The Nine-Tails opened its eyes.
You don't even know who I am?
You're so cute.
Nine-Tails was stunned.
Naruto approached the iron gate a few more times and took a closer look.
"And it has so many tails."
"Her ears are also very big."
Why are the villagers afraid of you?
Nine-Tails ' expression gradually darkened.
"Cute?"
"Yes."
Naruto nodded seriously.
You look like a big fox.
The Nine-Tails fox slammed its claws onto the ground.
boom!
The mental space trembled violently.
Crimson Chakra erupted from Nine-Tails's body, instantly propelling it towards the iron gate.
An immense sense of oppression washed over me.
Naruto's expression changed instantly.
His legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.
"What... what are you doing?"
The Nine-Tails raised its head, revealing its sharp fangs.
Do you still think I'm cute?
Naruto stared at the enormous fox face, his body trembling uncontrollably.
"You... you weren't like this just now!"
"Snort."
Nine-Tails reclaimed some of its Chakra.
"Now you're scared?"
It took Naruto a while to get up from the ground.
He looked down at his body.
The crimson Chakra was completely blocked outside by the iron gate.
He had no injuries.
Naruto immediately straightened his back.
"I'm not that scared."
Nine-Tails Fox sneered.
"Then why were you sitting on the ground just now?"
The ground suddenly shook.
"Yeah?"
"Certainly."
Naruto dusted off his clothes.
Why did you call me here?
"I'm calling you."
"Is there a way for me to bring Sasuke back to the tavern?"
"Have."
Naruto's eyes lit up.
What method?
Nine-Tails did not answer immediately.
It lay down again, pressing its head on its paws.
"You guess."
I won't guess.
"Then forget it."
"Tell me quickly!"
"You beg me."
Naruto immediately walked to the iron gate.
" Nine-Tails, tell me how."
"The sound is too soft."
"Grandpa Nine-Tails Fox, tell me how!"
"Not sincere enough."
Naruto grabbed his hair and paced back and forth in front of the iron gate.
What exactly do you want?
Seeing his anxious expression, the Nine-Tails gently swayed its tail.
"Didn't you want Sasuke to chase after you on his own?"
"Right."
"Then go get his clothes."
Naruto was taken aback.
"Get your clothes?"
"Take away the clothes he left drying on the balcony."
Nine-Tails said slowly, "If the clothes are gone, he'll naturally come after them."
Naruto immediately understood.
"You want me to steal his clothes?"
"It wasn't stealing."
The Nine-Tails fox grinned.
"It's just temporarily being held for him."
Naruto's expression turned strange.
"That sounds like theft."
"If you don't want to go, just keep shouting outside the door."