Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

Orochimaru...

Kakashi recognized him.

This is a legendary ninja of the same generation as his father, who made a great name for himself in the Second Ninja World War.

He is also the only one among the 'Three Ninjas' who is currently 'in charge' of Konoha.

A light voice came from the other party's mouth.

“The established facts will not be changed, no matter how many times you come.

“The only people who can make a change are those who live in the present moment…

"Instead of wasting time dwelling on the past, it would be more practical to run 500 laps on the playground."

Orochimaru said with a playful look.

"Isn't that right, Kakashi?"

Five hundred laps...

Kakashi sighed inwardly and wiped the non-existent sweat stains from his forehead.

I'm afraid this hurdle is not going to be easy to overcome...

"Although you are a senior, I don't completely agree with this statement."

"Oh?"

"It is precisely because I care about the past that I know they are always reminding me and letting me know what I should do now..."

Kakashi frowned and spoke dully.

There was sharp dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Seeing this look, Orochimaru sneered and slowly raised his head.

But he was not looking at Kakashi, but at an unknown distance.

"As expected of Hatake Kakashi...

"I have to admit, maybe you're right," Orochimaru murmured.

The future depends on the present, while reality is based on the past.

But......

What if the past is nothing?

Is there still anything to rely on in reality?

Kakashi was stunned.

He never expected that this senior who was much older than him, Orochimaru, one of the three legendary ninjas...

He admitted his mistake so readily!

I saw him slowly raise his head and look forward, and then I realized that it was getting dark.

The dense black clouds enveloped the entire Konoha without anyone noticing...

It makes people feel vaguely depressed.

Is it going to rain?

Kakashi was startled when he felt the cool and wet air on his cheeks.

Oops......

clothing!

Although I don't know who helped him wash his clothes.

But I must not let down other people’s kindness!

Kakashi took a quick step and saw that Orochimaru's eyes were wandering, as if he was not paying any attention to him.

So I am too lazy to say anything more.

Just as he hurriedly walked past the other person, he glanced at him with some curiosity.

There seemed to be something in that eye socket...

exhausted?

Kakashi didn't think much about it and left the Konoha Ninja Cemetery directly.

Maybe I saw it wrong...

Or for a ninja at the level of the Sannin, are there really some pressures that ordinary people cannot experience?

But this was not something he could understand.

......

"But.

"I'm afraid there won't be another chance..."

Orochimaru turned around silently and looked at the boy who was gradually walking away in the drizzle.

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Just left the Konoha Ninja Cemetery and walked around a corner.

Just at this moment, the raindrops flying in the air suddenly became sharp.

Kakashi misstepped and dodged sideways, hiding under a tent at the corner of the street.

Looking at the heavy rain outside, I felt lost for a moment.

Kakashi felt distressed when he thought of the clothes piled up in the yard.

I should have put it away before leaving the house...

But at this point, it's no use thinking too much.

I might as well wait for the heavy rain to stop, at least there is no need to get wet in vain.

Just when he was getting bored waiting, Kakashi's expression changed and he caught a glimpse of the four big words "Ichiraku Ramen" on the side...

A rich fragrance wafts from it.

"Uncle, give me a bowl... uh, a super big bowl... pork, pork miso char siu ramen!"

"Okay!——"

Hearing the familiar voice, Kakashi opened the curtain.

In front of me is a woman with beautiful appearance and outstanding figure.

Her crystal clear fingertips tapped and lightly scraped across a column of words on the menu, reading each word carefully.

"Sister Ye Cang..."

"Kakashi?"

Ye Cang turned around and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

Seeing her eyes light up, she suddenly hooked her arm around Kakashi's shoulders.

It was as if he had been waiting for it for a long time.

"Come on, come on, sit down, Kakashi! It's been a long time since we last met!"

Didn't we just meet the day before yesterday...

Kakashi felt something was wrong as he was half-pushed and half-reluctantly pushed onto the seat by Ye Cang.

When have you ever seen yourself so enthusiastic?

Seeing Ye Cang's even attentive look, he instinctively became more alert!

This is a ninja's instinct.

"Uncle, give me a bowl too..."

"Okay!——"

As usual, a vigorous response came from behind the counter.

'Ichiraku Ramen'.

This is considered a legitimate old brand in Konoha.

Kakashi has talked about his stomach here many times.

After a few visits, I became familiar with the uncle who was the chef.

Not long after, a smiling uncle came up with a bowl of ramen.

"Hey girl, this is the super-large bowl you ordered! Pork miso barbecued pork ramen, please enjoy!"

Looking at the big bowl of ramen in front of me, it is filled with rich ingredients and exudes an enticing aroma.

Ye Cang's eyes were slightly strange.

Looks like, it seems pretty good?

He subconsciously took a light sniff and then unconsciously opened his lips.

Good...smells so good!

This must...

Is it some secret spice that was used?

Smelling the warm fragrance coming towards you.

Ye Cang couldn't help but swallow softly.

‘Gudong——’

A crisp sound.

Ye Cang's body stiffened, and only then did he notice that there was a pair of eyes staring at him.

Then he turned his head slightly, coughed dryly, and said:

"Ahem, well, this looks really good..."

Looking at the girl with a slightly red face, her lips covered with her small hands, pretending to look at the bowl of ramen in front of her "seriously".

Kakashi raised the corners of his mouth and laughed.

"This girl looks a little unfamiliar. Is this her first time here?"

"Well, yes..."

Ye Cang looked up at the uncle holding a soup spoon in his hand and smiled politely.

"That's right!"

The hand-beating uncle laughed, shook the spoon in his hand, and said:

“For first-time customers, these two thick slices of barbecued pork are a special gift from me!

“If you think this is to your liking, please come back often!”

Frequent visit......

Ye Cang's heart skipped a beat, and he pursed his lips and nodded shyly.

"Well, uh... yes, I will!"

"Oh! By the way, Kakashi, your portion should be almost ready too. It will be here soon!"

Having said that, the uncle turned around and went back behind the counter.

Suddenly, it became quiet again, leaving only the fainter sound of rain outside...

Turning around, Kakashi looked at Ye Cang who was reluctant to pick up his chopsticks, and his heart moved.

I have roughly guessed something.

really.

Seeing Ye Cang's face struggling for a while, he finally pursed his lips and leaned over...

Holding Kakashi's hands, he said softly:

"Kakashi, well, we are old friends, right?"

"What's wrong, Sister Ye Cang? Why don't you just say what you want to say?"

Seeing the other party's expression, Kakashi smiled inwardly.

"I want to ask you a favor.

"That's right, um, as a friend, can you help me, um..."

As he spoke, Ye Cang blinked and moved closer.

It seems that there is a look of 'you know' in his eyes!

Don't do this...

I am afraid!

Kakashi felt a chill down his spine and shrank back awkwardly.

You are the one who used a kunai to hit me!

Such a pitiful look, with a strong sense of separation...

"Okay, I see."

Looking at the girl in front of him with her watery eyes, looking at him lovingly.

It would be unacceptable if you were even more ignorant of the current situation.

"I'll just help you cushion it first, Sister Ye Cang."

Kakashi pouted helplessly.

But the next moment, a warm breath gently caressed my cheek.

"Really... just one cushion? Kakashi?"

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