Konoha, Ichiraku Ramen.
The three members of Team 7, along with the six members of Kirigakure, gathered here.
As for Kakashi and Zabuza, who was in charge of leading the team, they went to meet with the Third.
Haruma took a big bite, showing off the bowl full of char siu, and exclaimed, "Delicious! It tastes just like before!"
" Haruma- kun, you've eaten at Konoha Ramen in Ichiraku Ramen before?"
Sakura, who was slurping her ramen, looked up in surprise.
"Yes, I patronized the shop a few years ago."
Haruma replied casually.
She was already showing her true face on camera, even though she used to be a nobody in Konoha and the Uchiha Clan.
But ultimately, before the exam, the people of Konoha will dig up the files.
Perhaps Kakashi has finished reporting to that old fox, the Third.
His real name, including information about the missions he carried out in Konoha, will be placed on the table by the Anbu.
On Haruma, there was no hidden agenda.
The main issue is that he only revealed his Uchiha Clan identity, not his extraordinary strength.
Sai's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at Haruma, his mind racing with thoughts.
"Cool!"
I just got back from a mission and now I can enjoy a bowl of their signature char siu noodles. How wonderful!
Naruto put down the large bowl, having finished all the soup, and patted his belly with a satisfied expression.
Sakura, who was about to ask something, was interrupted and turned to glare fiercely at Naruto.
"Whoosh~"
Zabuza entered through the Gate of Opening, glanced around and then walked towards Haruma, reporting softly:
The Third Hokage said, "We'll stay at the former Uchiha Clan headquarters for now."
"Once all the contestants from the other villages have arrived, we will be notified to take the exam together."
Haruma nodded slightly. The Third probably made this arrangement because of Kirigakure's presence, given Sasuke's existence.
He was, after all, Fugaku's son.
In addition, Itachi, who was still infiltrating the Akatsuki for Konoha, still deserved a fair share of respect.
Haruma tilted her head slightly and smiled, " Naruto, you consider Sasuke a comrade, right?"
Naruto, startled by being called out suddenly, nodded and said, "Of course."
"So now I'm Sasuke's ally, right?"
Naruto was a little confused, but he nodded nonetheless.
Sasuke was surprised, Kimimaro remained silent.
Zabuza and Suigetsu's lips were already twitching.
"Then, could your companion's companion also be considered your companion, albeit reluctantly?"
This is a tongue twister.
Naruto was even more confused upon hearing this, blinking his big eyes as he looked at Sasuke, Haruma, and the others.
After a long pause, he slowly nodded.
Haruma smiled slightly, "Then it shouldn't be a problem for you to treat your long-lost companion to a meal, right?"
"Well..."
Naruto looked at Sasuke, nodded, and smiled, "No problem, one bowl."
"OK!"
"Since there's no problem, let's head out!"
Hearing Naruto give only half an answer, Haruma put down her chopsticks, got up, and left.
Suigetsu and Zabuza, who were prepared, followed immediately.
The two moved even faster than Kimimaro.
Sakura and Naruto, usually so gentle, gave each other an awkward smile and then slipped out.
Chōjūrō stood up, bowed politely to Naruto, and said, "Th-thank you for the hospitality."
After saying that, Chōjūrō, his face flushed, turned and rushed out as if fleeing.
Sasuke, who roughly understood the situation, twitched at the corner of his mouth.
Just as he was about to reach into his pocket, he suddenly paused, as if he had thought of something.
It seems that neither his mother nor the tour leader gave him any money on this trip.
Sasuke, his face slightly flushed, snorted coldly and then quickly left the ramen shop.
This doesn't seem to be so easy to explain.
"Well..."
Naruto stared blankly at their retreating figures, still completely bewildered.
" Sakura, it seems like none of them paid?"
Sakura rolled her eyes and snapped, "You idiot, you're so stupid you could die!"
After saying that, Sakura turned and left the store.
"The companion he asked you to pay the bill for wasn't Sasuke."
Only Sai remained, explaining coldly, "He told you to pay for everyone's bills."
"How... how could this happen?"
Naruto, who had just realized what was happening, was on the verge of tears.
Here, take it.
Knowing Naruto's financial situation, Sai didn't hesitate to hand over his wallet to Naruto.
Sai's Root experiences caused Sai to close himself off emotionally for a time.
But after several years of getting to know each other, Naruto's passionate talk-no-jutsu did manage to pry open a tiny crack in the relationship.
Looking at the black wallet in front of him, Naruto burst into tears of joy. "Thank you so much, Sai!!"
You're such a nice person!
Watching Naruto pay the bill, Sai added, "You can pay me back after the reward for this mission comes through."
"Huh..."
It hasn't even warmed up yet...
No,
The reward for my first C-rank mission, which I hadn't even received yet, is gone just like that?
Naruto turned to look at Sai, who was looking very serious, and instantly felt like a soulless shell had been ripped from its body, his head drooping.
"Boss, aren't we being a bit too stingy?"
Suigetsu looked at Haruma cautiously and said.
They even trick Konoha Genin into paying for the price of a few bowls of ramen.
Suigetsu felt that the boss had completely shattered the aura of sophistication that everyone exuded.
If he hadn't also been penniless, he would have slammed the money on the table long ago.
He even arrogantly shouted, "The entire bill is on Young Master Yue!"
Sizzle sizzle
"What, you have a problem with that?"
On Haruma, he glanced sideways at Suigetsu, his eyes gleaming with a bluish light.
Seeing the murderous intent flash in the boss's eyes, Suigetsu broke out in a cold sweat.
His head snapped wildly, and he hurriedly said, "No, no!"
really,
When you try to talk to your boss about money, he wants to talk about your life.
When it comes to money, you absolutely cannot touch it.
Suigetsu has learned another valuable lesson this time.
Shisui who was terrifying.
A glimpse of the Haruma revealed a terrifying aura that lingered for a moment.
It was like a heavy mountain suddenly pressing down on everyone's hearts.
All six of them held their breath for a brief moment.
Zabuza, who was the strongest among them, and Kimimaro were particularly moved.
This is a biological aura from a completely different dimension.
Fortunately, the pressure came and went quickly.
Otherwise, Suigetsu would probably have turned into a puddle of water right there on the streets of Konoha.
Coming to his senses, Bai glanced behind him with some concern.
If he had the money, Haku would have liked to help Naruto pay the bill.
Unfortunately, it's not just the Suigetsu.
Among those present, even Zabuza, let alone the savings of his mission reward.
All six of them are currently burdened with huge debts.
Even if you empty all six people's pockets now, you probably still wouldn't be able to scrape together 50 cents.
Even Sasuke unknowingly took on his family's debts.
But besides Zabuza, there's also Sasuke is completely unaware of the situation.
All of them signed the loan agreement voluntarily.
After all, that was Ninjutsu room that contained almost all the secret techniques of the Shinobi World, as well as Kekkei Genkai.
They've been using it for free since the very beginning.
All the commissions earned over the years were automatically deducted as interest.
Therefore, Suigetsu and others who had carried out many missions,
For so many years, I've never even seen what the rewards for completing a task look like.
However, none of them seemed to care.
Ultimately, the only person who truly values money above all else is the boss.
They were poor, but only because they were forced to.
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