However, Sakura, who was in charge of food safety, would never allow Naruto to use the kitchen.
So, a few days passed.
Naruto couldn't show off his cooking skills.
National capital of the Fire Nation
Naruto's courtyard.
Dinner time.
"Do you really want to eat braised pork ribs? Let Uncle Chef make it for you. "Sasuke held a bowl of rice.
He was sitting on a bench against the wall in the hallway outside the kitchen.
"Oh, our Naruto doesn't want to eat it for himself.
He's going to … "Sakura sat on the right side of Sasuke.
She was also holding a bowl.
"Uh-huh."
"What are you mumbling about?" Naruto wanted to blurt out.
Constipation toilet left.
But he looked at Xiao Li, Yasuji, and Tian Tian, who were eating on the bench opposite him. Xiao Li was always cheerful and good-tempered since he was young.
But Yasuji? It was hard to tell. If they were in Konoha's cafeteria, he could test that guy's temper, but now they were in someone else's territory.
But Naruto never knew how to hide his thoughts. Yasuji certainly felt the gaze of the young master of the Naruto family. "If you have something to say, say it.
Don't stare at me like that. "
"Oh, oh, oh, sorry, sorry." Naruto was very polite. He looked at Yasuji's long hair casually draped behind him and really wanted to pull it. But, "Yasuji, there's a grain of rice under your eye."
"Oh." Although Sasuke and Naruto were close childhood friends,
Yasuji thought that he had watched Naruto all the way from kindergarten to graduation. After all, his Hinata and that guy were classmates.
He even had a crush on him.
"Let the grain of rice grow on your face." Naruto looked at Yasuji's smooth face.
He was a little depressed. Life in National capital was so boring. Father doesn't take these two teams of Genin out to work. Therefore,
During the day, he could only sweep the courtyard and watch others stand guard. At night, he slept in his room while listening to Xiao Li's snoring. He had not left this courtyard that was not much bigger than Bo Feng's residence for several days.
"Yes, it will fall down on its own sooner or later." Yasuji was actually very bored, but having some fun did not mean that he wanted to play an even more boring, childish prank game with Naruto. But he looked at Naruto, who still wanted to do something, and thought of his years of observation, and decisively decided to divert the trouble. But to whom? He looked at Sakura, who kept looking at Sasuke, then at Tian Tian, who seemed to be shaking her head. Well, his father had told him since he was young that he should treat girls better. Then, only Sasuke and Xiao Li were left eating quietly. Xiao Li was a teammate, and his father had always emphasized that teammates were like blood brothers, so no matter how stupid he was, he could not sell it. "Sasuke, I just saw that there seems to be an extra chicken wing in your bowl."
"Hey, hey, hey." Naruto's attention was indeed diverted.
But Sasuke really did not want to play with Naruto. "Yasuji -senpai, you saw wrong."
"I didn't. Our Hinata family's people have good eyesight." Yasuji did not want to let Sasuke off. They were both young masters of Konoha's big family. Although he was a young master from a branch family, he could not be treated so differently. Of course, this was not a problem of eating less meat, but a girl, a girl. He really did see Sakura give Sasuke an extra chicken wing when she was scooping rice! Konoha did not have many female ninjas to begin with. What was so good about Sasuke that guy? Why did girls always side with him wherever he went!
"No, you saw wrong." Sasuke could only emphasize again. After all, the chicken wing was already in his stomach. "And aren't the real good eyesight in our Uchiha family? Otherwise, your Hinata family wouldn't all run to the logistics department. "
Thus, Hinata Yasuji, who originally only wanted to make a joke, felt even more uncomfortable. His uncle, father, and second uncle were all logistics personnel, but what did logistics do? Building a new Naruto building, arranging basic necessities, housing, transportation, and medicine for the combat troops. This job clearly represented the trust of all of Konoha. Did it have to be like the Uchiha family, where after the death of the head of the family — — their father had just died. "I won't argue with you."
As soon as Sasuke heard it, he didn't feel right. He did say something wrong. But good lord, everyone was the same Genin. You're two years older than me, and you're still angry when I call you Senpai? You were the one who started it. But Sasuke was no longer a child. His elder brother was still unmarried and had children, which meant that he was the first successor of the Uchiha family. It was best if he did not cause trouble for the family. Thus, Sasuke simply glared at the culprit. "Naruto, eat your food."
"Yeah, don't talk while eating. It's disgusting to spit out the rice particles." Sakura agreed.
"Naruto, if you want to talk, you can go back to the dorm and rest." Tian Tian smiled. "We don't have to be on duty at night."
"Qingchun …"
"You should also eat your meal." The Genin interrupted Rock Lee in unison.
"Oh." Little Li blinked under everyone's gaze and continued eating.
Naruto had no choice but to put away his thoughts. His intuition told him that he should try not to play pranks with everyone in the future. Otherwise, the consequences could be serious. This made Naruto very disappointed. Just a while ago, everyone was still chasing each other, laughing and chatting happily. How come they couldn't even bicker now? Growing up was really boring.
Inside the house.
Master bedroom living room.
There were only Kakashi and Metke.
Kakashi was also eating. He was eating the same food as Naruto and the others. Rice, chicken drumsticks, vegetables, typical canteen food. "Why do all the retired ninjas in Konoha like to cook in the canteen?"
Kai, who was sitting on the sofa opposite him, did not answer. Instead, he scooped up another bowl of rice.
"You always have a good appetite." Kakashi sighed and put an extra chicken wing into Kai's bowl. "Here's more for you."
"Qingchun is an appetite." Kai unceremoniously gnawed on Kakashi's chicken wing. He knew that Kakashi would be doted on no matter where he went. On the battlefield, the uncles and aunties in the logistics department would secretly give him rice balls with meat fillings. In peace, the canteen staff would give him an extra pair of chicken wings. Uncle Hatake Maoso really left a good legacy for his son. Everyone in Konoha was taken care of or respected by the White Fang of Konoha, including Metke and his father. "Okay, I'm full. Kakashi, you continue."
"Where are you going?" Kakashi was still half-dead eating.
"Two laps and then I'm going to sleep." Kai revealed his big white teeth and the leaves on his teeth. "Didn't we agree that I'll be on duty for the second half of the night?"
"Let me be on duty for the second half of the night. I think I'll fall asleep in the first half." Kakashi discussed. "Today, I ran from National Capital to Konoha, and then from Konoha to National Capital. Teacher didn't let me use Thor. I've been sending documents back and forth."
"You deserve it." Kai took out a Senbon and picked his teeth. "Everything would've been fine if you'd taken out your eyes earlier. It's not like I haven't gone back and forth between National Capital and Konoha. Even if I ran back and forth day and night, I wouldn't be as tired as you. "
"Don't think about competing with me at this time." Kakashi really felt that his hand holding chopsticks was a little weak. "To be honest, it's not suitable to run at high speed while holding documents. If you don't put your hands behind you, the wind resistance is too high."
"The question is why you're holding them." Kai felt that Kakashi's brain had been damaged by the Sharingan's rejection.
"I'm not as stupid as you." Kakashi looked at Kai's eyes and knew what he was thinking. "Encrypted documents can't be put in the Storage Scroll at all! Don't ask me why. That's how Teacher encrypts documents! "
"…" Kai blinked and suddenly felt a little sympathy for Kakashi. So what if he's God's favored one? Everything has its vanquisher. Evil people will be defeated by evil people. (Kai, your words are so strange.)
"Anyway, I can't be on duty for the first half of the night. I need to rest." Kakashi began to act shamelessly.
"You're afraid that Four Generations will see you like this." Kai decided to talk to his friend before Naruto came back. "Kakashi, let bygones be bygones. Whether it's Belt Soil or Rin, let bygones be bygones. Belt Soil gave you his eyes, and Rin operated on you. They all want you to live a better life, not to let you live and suffer. "
"In short, do you want to change shifts or not?" Kakashi had no interest in discussing history with Kai.
But Kai's eyes became sharper and sharper. He stared at Kakashi. "Your facial expression tells me that your eyes are hurting. Your head is also hurting. It's even more painful than usual. It's so painful that even the mask can't cover it."
"It's not that painful." Kakashi said, but in fact, he also felt that he couldn't endure it any longer. With the Sharingan as the center, the pain was like a tide hitting his skull and reaching his brain. Kakashi felt that he couldn't think anymore. At this time, he no longer hid it. He took out the cigarette box and stuffed all the cigarettes into his mouth and chewed. In an instant, his whole mouth, throat, and even his skull were numb.
"How long have you been like this?" Kai hurriedly sat beside Kakashi.
"Doesn't it always hurt when I'm tired?" Kakashi, whose head was in a state of numbness, had to move his tongue to speak.
"No, I mean, it's so painful that you can't endure it." Kai frowned. He was even a little scared. He found that Kakashi's nails were bruised and his whole body was covered in cold sweat.
"I don't know, I don't know. It always hurts like this." Kakashi felt that the numbness in his mouth had spread to his neck and shoulders, and his head was getting heavier and heavier. But Kakashi was still rational. "Kai, listen to me. I've already taken the painkiller. Let me go back to my room alone for a while. I'll be fine in a while."
"I can take you back to your room." Kai helped Kakashi up and put his arm around his shoulder as usual. "But I have to report to Four Generations -sama. He doesn't seem to know about your current situation."
"Don't tell him!" Kakashi felt that he was about to faint. With Kai's support, he quickly walked two more steps and vaguely saw his bed. "I'll be fine in a while."
Kai helped Kakashi lie down and covered him with the quilt. He didn't say anything else.
"I said don't tell him yet. Did you hear me?" Kakashi seemed to feel better after lying down. He became serious. "Kai?"
"I heard you." Metke poured a glass of water for Kakashi and put it on the bedside table. Then he carefully observed Kakashi. The cold sweat on his forehead was no longer flowing, and his hands were no longer trembling. He was indeed getting better … Then he shouldn't die, right?
"Kai?"
"Okay, you're the patient. You have the final say." Kai sighed. He closed the door of the dormitory, returned to the small living room, and began to wash the dishes in the kitchen. After washing the dishes, he wiped the table and washed his hands. Then he went to the back room to help Naruto organize the new documents and information. From time to time, he would look at Kakashi, who was sleeping soundly.
Suddenly, the burning clouds disappeared, and stars appeared in the sky.
9: 45 PM.
Naruto finally returned to his desk. "It's Kai. Where's Kakashi?"
"I switched shifts with him." Metke didn't dare to lie in front of Naruto, and he couldn't lie. Otherwise, he wouldn't have felt that Naruto's dinner was difficult. "Yes, Kakashi is asleep."
"Haha, that kid must be exhausted today." Our Naruto flipped through the documents he just brought back from Konoha and nodded with satisfaction. "If he's tired, it means that he's trained well. When Kakashi doesn't get tired from running back and forth, his physical fitness will probably improve."
"Yes." Kai didn't know how to respond to Naruto's words.
However, Watergate was never the prince of awkward silence. "Has Kakashi eaten?"
"Yes." Kai indicated that he had eaten half a bowl of rice.
"That's good." Watergate changed out of the formal attire he wore to the welcome party of the Water Country delegation and put on a comfortable bathrobe. "It seems that I'll have to give Kakashi more food tomorrow. He needs to keep up with the nutrition."
"Yes." Kai was still speechless, but he couldn't really not say anything. "Where's Yamato?"
"He's secretly eating leftovers in the kitchen." Shui Men stretched lazily and pulled out a stool to sit down. "I told him not to care about the Country of Water or the Country of Fire. As long as there's food, it's fine. That silly boy still refuses to eat a single bite of the banquet food."
"As a guard, that's discipline." Seeing that Naruto was ready to work, Kai imitated Kakashi and poured a cup of hot tea for Naruto as usual. "Sir, are you working overtime today?"
"Uh-huh." Watergate looked at the serious Metke and was not used to it. Finally, he couldn't help but stand up and reach out his hand to rub Kai's shiny watermelon head. "What's wrong? Are you still angry with me? Haven't I already explained to you that I'm not deliberately avoiding you? I'm really busy. You saw that I've been working overtime every day these days. I'm also not deliberately suppressing your promotion. I really haven't decided who will be in charge of the security system. If the higher-ups don't make a move, what will others do if they do? "
Yes, you're Naruto and you're reasonable. Then why did you call me back so early? Kai almost couldn't control his mouth and said so directly. But fortunately, Naruto's hand made him more aware of his inner nervousness. He really didn't agree with many of the current Hokage's ideas and views, and he didn't like this calculating Golden Flash, but Guy still remembered many of the beautiful and pure past.
"You're such an awkward child. Sometimes I feel that you're even more difficult to deal with than Kakashi." Watergate felt Kai's resistance with some regret and put down his hand in disappointment.
"I'm sorry, sir."
"You've also become so fond of saying such things to me." Watergate sighed deeply, "Our Konoha's Lancang Beast is clearly a bright, cheerful, and courageous big boy."
Kai couldn't even say "Hmm" this time. But our Naruto didn't say anything and began to work hard. Although he didn't have to keep an eye on the negotiations with the Water Country all the time like he did with the Land of the Wind, and Genma and the General Staff Department could handle most of the daily work in Konoha, but Naruto had to deal with a lot of troublesome matters personally.
And …
"Sir, drink this."
Watergate looked at the bowl of sticky black medicinal soup in Kai's hand and felt bitter in his stomach.
"Kakashi told me that if you need to work overtime and stay up late, I should bring this over."
"Kai, I think I can sleep in the first half of the night." Watergate tried to fool him.
But Kai was stubborn. He poked the hot medicine under Watergate's nose, "Kakashi said that if you don't drink it, I should call Naruto."
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Watergate gulped it down.
There wasn't much difference between heart and lotus root.
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