Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

"Kakashi! Happy Birthday!"

Almost unanimous congratulations suddenly rang out the moment the curtain was lifted.

Looking at the eyes focused on him, Kakashi finally reacted.

Today is...

My birthday?

There is a calendar hanging on the wall of 'BBQ Q', with red circles marking the dates...

September 15th.

Kakashi glanced at it subconsciously.

It is indeed my birthday!

When it comes to time, Kakashi has only the concept of morning, noon, and evening.

As for what day it is...

I never really paid much attention to it in the past!

So much so that the word "birthday" seems a little strange, and it is only natural that I have overlooked this matter...

but.

"Thank...thank you."

Kakashi looked at the focused gazes and spoke with difficulty, suddenly feeling a little unnatural all over.

It's not just Might Guy, Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, Ibiki and others.

Apart from those who were in the same class as in the Ninja School, there were also old friends who were already relatively familiar with each other.

There are also familiar faces who had fought together during the Third World War, such as Yamashiro Aoba, Ebisu, Shiranui Genma and others.

As well as people who are two years younger than him, such as Hongdou, Gang Zitetsu, Shenyue Izumo, and Gekkou Hayate.

Most of them are just an impression.

There isn't much overlap...

In the past, it was indeed not easy for me to interact with others.

And according to ordinary people's standards, there are very few people who can be considered to have "intersections".

Kakashi sighed secretly.

For the first time, I realized how much of a failure my 'social circle' was!

But this bustling scene in front of me looks like a false image of "success"...

Even if they were people he didn't know well, the older people like Yamashiro Aoba sitting at a table in the corner all nodded with a smile.

Everyone seemed to be giving quite a bit of respect to today's 'birthday boy'.

"Mr. Birthday Boy? What are you still standing at the door for? Everyone is waiting for you!"

The innermost table.

Xihihong narrowed her watery red eyes, smiled, supported her cheek with one hand, and waved over here.

Asuma on the side also laughed and said, "Kakashi, we have been hungry for a long time waiting for you. We can't continue to be hungry!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the empty seat at the table.

Why are you standing there?

Take your seat now!

"I......"

Kakashi subconsciously moved his feet.

"Hey! Kakashi!——"

Suddenly, a cautious voice came from beside me.

His voice was so low that only the slightest sound remained.

At the table right in front of him, Gang Zitie came forward with a sly look in his eyes and whispered, "Kakashi, I've remembered you pretended not to see me last time!"

Uh......

Am I pretending not to see you?

It was clearly you who acted on your own at that time, and you didn't take me seriously at all!

Kakashi was stunned when he heard this, then suddenly found it somewhat funny and was about to open his mouth to fight back.

I only saw Gang Zitie winking at me, and then he said righteously:

"As an apology, you must tell me about the beauty at that time...

"Ahem! That big sister..."

He paused, then glanced around cautiously, as if afraid of being overheard by others.

Then he covered his side with one hand and came closer.

"You'll have to tell me about it later!"

After saying this, he raised his eyebrows meaningfully and sat back as if nothing had happened.

This guy!

Kakashi burst out laughing.

The face that I had seen at Lujiao Hot Spring not long ago suddenly appeared in my mind.

really......

Women are both dangerous and troublesome!

"Kakashi, you have to be happy today, these are all the passionate young people gathered here!

"It's comparable to running 500 laps around the playground. Precious youth!——"

A hand hooked up, wrapped around the shoulder, and patted it.

"Hahaha--"

Hearing the more laughter around him, Kakashi looked a little embarrassed.

Without thinking too much or looking, he knew who said these words.

Kay......

Suddenly I remembered the worried look on the other person's face when we were on the road earlier.

He smiled unconsciously, and followed the force, being pushed by Akai, and walked towards the table inside.

Those were obviously the positions that were vacated for me, and they were also the ones I was most familiar with...

Eating barbecue to celebrate birthdays is something Kakashi has never experienced before...

What’s more, there are so many people.

As I was walking down the aisle amidst laughter and joy, something seemed to pull at my waist.

Kakashi looked back.

"Kakashi-senpai!

"You are not allowed to escape early today!——"

She was a girl with purple hair, gray eyes, sweet looks, and a smart vest.

red beans......

Kakashi was impressed by her.

Two years younger than me.

But it seems that he is a student of Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas...

Although in this noisy place, Kakashi couldn't hear whether the other party spoke a word.

However, reading lip movements is just a routine operation for Kakashi.

He felt a little strange in his heart, but before he could think about anything else, he saw Hongdou hook her little hand and pick up a pot of something on the table...

The eyes are meaningful.

Tsk!

Kakashi felt something was wrong.

woman......

It’s better to avoid provoking others!

"Akai, what's going on?"

Only after leading Kakashi to the innermost seat did Might Guy start to explain:

"In fact, before you went on your last mission, we all agreed to have a good reunion after the war was over, but we didn't expect you to leave the village halfway, so we have been waiting for you for several days..."

"Uh......"

After hearing this explanation, even Kakashi couldn't help but look embarrassed.

A mission to Kirigakure, plus the half month it took to get back, it should be almost a month...

These guys are worth the wait!

"Akai, actually you didn't..." Kakashi lowered his eyes, to be honest, this made people feel a little sorry.

After all, logically speaking, he had no interest in attending this kind of 'party'.

In other words, in such a "gathering", in the past, he was just an insignificant existence...

"Kakashi!" Yuhi Kurenai snorted, shook the pot in her hand and said:

"We are companions, companions who grew up in the same village! As companions, what's the point of waiting for two more days? It would be great if we could spend more time together! Don't you agree? Kakashi!

"Or do you want to abandon us and run away alone now?"

“No…Nothing!”

Seeing the threatening look in the girl's eyes, Kakashi looked embarrassed and waved his hand quickly.

Women...are still not to be messed with!

But then I thought about it.

This time it's the birthday boy...

If I run away halfway, that would really be unacceptable!

In an instant, a flash of inspiration came to me.

Kakashi suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Might Guy who was smiling harmlessly beside him...

"Hehehe~ What's wrong, Kakashi!" Might Guy said vaguely while chewing a piece of barbecue.

Kakashi opened his mouth, but no sound came out...

Being plotted!

This party didn't come earlier or later, but it was delayed for half a month until I returned to the village!

This purpose is simply malicious...

No matter who you look down upon, you should never look down upon Akai!

At this point, Kakashi was helpless.

To be honest, he was not very used to such a lively scene.

But looking at the tables not far away, people were all laughing and chatting about random things.

When I thought about it, just being the 'protagonist' of today, it seemed hard to resist.

As he spoke, a cup was pushed in front of him...

"Kakashi, you've made us all wait for you for so long..." Yuhi Kurenai narrowed her eyes and said jokingly, picking up a small white porcelain pot in her hand.

"As the birthday boy, you have to drink three glasses of wine first!"

Punishment...for what?

Kakashi was stunned, watching the crystal clear liquid from the spout slide into the porcelain cup in front of him.

Reflecting the shimmering water...

This small white porcelain pot seems familiar...I seem to have seen it somewhere just now?

“What…what is this?”

"This is shochu, Kakashi-senpai."

Kakashi's face froze and he looked up in the direction of the voice.

Hongdou was seen with one hand on her waist and the other holding the porcelain Gu.

I don't know when, but he was already standing behind Kakashi without Kakashi noticing!

Hongdou grinned neatly, raised her hand and raised her thumb, pointing at the people behind her who were all looking at her...

A gaze like a wolf or a tiger!

"Kakashi-senpai, don't worry! They will line up as soon as possible~"

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