Especially Naruto.
He saw Bai collapse.
I also witnessed Zabuza's final tears.
He still hasn't gotten over that hurdle in his heart.
But now, Bai is dressed in a black women's uniform, standing obediently at the entrance of the Undead Tavern to greet guests.
This scene is so absurd it's mind-blowing.
Naruto rubbed his eyes.
I kneaded it again.
Am I seeing things?
Sakura's face turned pale.
That person... seems to be...
Sasuke's voice was deep.
"White."
Kakashi didn't reply.
He stared intently at the white figure at the door, a surge of emotions coursing through his mind.
Haku and Zabuza did indeed die in the Land of Waves.
That's absolutely true.
Corpse.
Wound.
The final state.
He confirmed it with his own eyes.
But the Undead Tavern is no ordinary place.
If legendary figures who should have died long ago can appear in a tavern, then it's not entirely inexplicable that Haku and Zabuza are here.
The problem is, this is too fast.
They had just returned from the Land of Waves two days ago.
Kakashi quickly pictured Zhang Yu's relaxed and casual face in his mind.
really.
This is another one of Boss Zhang Yu's creations.
At the entrance.
Haku also saw Kakashi and his group.
He was initially wearing a professional, slight smile.
Upon recognizing a few people, his body instantly froze.
These were the Konoha Ninja who ended his and Zabuza's fates during their mission in the Land of Waves.
Especially Kakashi.
His Lightning Blade pierced through Bai's chest.
Bai harbored no resentment. It was a battle.
It was his own choice.
But when he suddenly saw them at the entrance of the Undead Tavern, he panicked.
To make matters worse, he's now wearing women's uniform.
She still stood at the door as a greeter.
Her pale cheeks flushed instantly.
He instinctively lowered his head and quickly turned away to avoid their gaze.
" Boss Zhang Yu..."
His voice was somewhat disordered.
Kakashi and the others quickly stepped forward.
Naruto stared blankly at Haku's retreating figure, still somewhat dazed.
He pointed at Haku and said to Kakashi, " Kakashi-sensei, are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else?"
Kakashi was taken aback.
Naruto frowned, his face full of determination.
"Is that a girl?"
"Isn't Bai a man?"
Sakura also subconsciously looked at Kakashi.
She was startled at first glance too.
But Naruto's words made her hesitate.
The person in front of me was dressed in women's uniform, slender, with a soft voice and an excessively beautiful face.
If it weren't for the fact that the face was so pale, she would have really thought it was a girl.
Sasuke remained silent.
But his gaze remained fixed on Bai.
Kakashi seemed a little dazed by Naruto's question.
Bai is male.
This was the information they knew at the time.
But look at this scene before me...
Kakashi was also a little uncertain for a moment.
He coughed lightly.
"Go in first."
"Let's talk inside."
Naruto wanted to ask more questions.
Sakura tugged at his sleeve.
"Don't make noise at the door."
The group pushed open the door and entered the Undead Tavern.
As soon as they entered the hall, they saw a tall man clearing the dining table.
The man moved with practiced ease, his sleeves slightly rolled up, holding a rag in his hand, wiping the tabletop spotless.
He turned around when he heard the door open.
A gentle smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Oh, you're here."
" Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke."
Welcome, welcome.
What would you like to eat today?
The four students from Team 7 stopped at the same time.
Naruto almost shouted it out.
Sakura immediately covered her mouth.
Sasuke's expression also changed.
Although Kakashi had met Hashirama before, seeing the First Hokage wiping tables in a tavern as an ordinary clerk still gave him an indescribable shock.
The people who quelled the chaos and established Konoha.
Now, however, he stands before them, calling out their names warmly and greeting them like an ordinary waiter.
Kakashi immediately abandoned his lazy demeanor and lowered his head slightly.
" Lord First."
Sakura and Naruto were a beat slow to react, and they quickly lowered their heads as well.
" Lord First!"
Sasuke paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Hashirama smiled and waved his hand.
Don't be so tense.
"In the tavern, I'm just an ordinary clerk."
"You are guests, please have a seat."
Ordinary shop assistant.
These four words struck Team 7 with an unbelievable weight.
Naruto secretly glanced at Hashirama.
Did the First Hokage serve them?
If this gets out, no one in the entire Konoha will believe it.
Sakura sat up straight.
She's never this reserved around Kakashi.
Although Sasuke still had a cold expression, he didn't take his gaze off Hashirama for long.
Kakashi led the three of them to sit down.
Hashirama walked over with the menu.
What would you like to order?
Kakashi immediately replied, "Ten bottles of beer and three snacks."
Naruto suddenly looked up.
Ten bottles of beer?
Sakura also looked at Kakashi.
" Kakashi-sensei, why have you drunk so much?"
Kakashi looked very serious.
"It's a rare opportunity to come here."
Hashirama nodded with a smile.
"Okay, ten bottles of beer and three snacks."
"Hold on."
After he finished speaking, he turned around to prepare.
Kakashi sat in the chair, looking somewhat uncomfortable.
Even though it wasn't his first time here, having the First Hokage personally order for him was still an incredibly exciting experience.
He even had an urge to stand up and get the wine himself.
Naruto whispered, " Kakashi-sensei."
"Um?"
Was that really the First Hokage?
Kakashi lowered his voice.
It's true.
Naruto swallowed hard.
"Then why is he wiping the table here?"
Kakashi paused for a moment.
"I can't explain this problem either."
Sakura's expression was complicated.
" The Undead Tavern... Is that what the name means?"
Sasuke whispered, "Do the dead all come here?"
Kakashi glanced at him.
Not everyone.
"At least for now, everyone who's here seems to be connected to Boss Zhang Yu."
Naruto immediately thought of Haku at the door.
So, is Bai also one?
Kakashi did not answer immediately.
He looked towards the doorway.
Bai was still standing there, but he was noticeably more reserved than before.
Kakashi's judgment was becoming increasingly clear.
Just then, Hashirama brought out the beer, but before he could even put it on the table, two more guests walked in through the door.
Hashirama glanced at them, then smiled and said, " Kakashi, please wait a moment."
"I'll go and take care of things over there first."
Kakashi nodded quickly.
You're busy.
He himself felt strange saying "You're busy" as soon as he said it.
But when facing the First Hokage, he simply couldn't be as casual as he would with an ordinary waiter.
Hashirama turned to greet the other guests.
Not long after, the kitchen door was pushed open.
A tall figure emerged carrying a tray of food.
The man had a smile that was as stiff as it could possibly be.
It's as if they've been forcibly trained, but haven't fully mastered it yet.
"Your beer and snacks."
The sound fell as soon as it was heard.
The entire Team 7 froze.
Naruto nearly dropped the cup he was holding on the table.
Sakura's face turned pale on the spot.
Sasuke suddenly looked up, his eyes sharpening.