Konoha: The Birth of the Ninja Clan

At this time the Hokage's office.

After listening to Suzuki's mission report, the third generation, who had just taken office, took off the hat on his head, rubbed his forehead, picked up his pipe and took a deep breath to relieve his fatigue:

"I didn't expect that just after the First Ninja War, the Iwa Ninja Village could no longer sit still so quickly, and had already begun to reach out to the village!

Suzuki, thank you for your hard work on this mission. Since the bandits eliminated this time are the secret forces of the Iwa Ninja, and you have met the Jonin of the Iwa Ninja Village, I will upgrade you to A level for this mission. "

After a moment of silence, Sandai took another long puff of cigarette.

"How is Yuda's performance recently?"

When Sandai asked about Yuda's situation, Suzuki solemnly replied:

"Thoughtful, decisive, and strong enough to be promoted to chuunin!"

After hearing Suzuki's description, Sandai had already guessed that Yuda had not changed at all, and could only sigh helplessly:

"As expected! He is still very wary of everyone. It seems that the sacrifices of Mi-san and Shiya have hit this child hard, and Orochimaru is in a similar situation to him. I also hope that you can take more care of this child. I hope He can take it easy!"

"Hokage-sama, Yuda is actually very good."

The third generation gave a noncommittal "hmm". He said to Suzuki: "Okay, go down and rest. I will arrange for someone to deliver the mission reward to you."

Suzuki looked at Sandai who was working on the documents again, opened his mouth, but said nothing in the end.

After leaving the Hokage Tower, Suzuki looked at the shining Hokage Rock reflected by the sunset on the horizon, and murmured to the first generation's avatar: "The Will of Fire?"

Then he shook his head and smiled, returning to his usual cynical expression: "It seems like what Yuda said: everyone has a mask, and I am no exception!"

After finishing speaking, he put his hands in his pockets, greeted the acquaintances he met, and walked slowly towards his home.

…

This time the barbecue restaurant.

Yuda and the other six stared at the pile of plates on the table.

"Hey, you really don't have any money?"

Jiraiya asked, leaning on the table with both hands, looking at Kiko who had her head lowered with an "I don't believe it" expression.

Tsunade and Orochimaru also stared at Yuda and the others with expressions of disbelief.

"Hey! Hey... you dragged us into the store when you came up. We thought you were rich! Who knew you were planning to make a living with us! We have Mr. Suzuki to treat you."

The attitudes of Tsunade and the other three made Akano unable to sit still. He thought they thought he was going to eat the Overlord meal. His red hair seemed to burst into flames. He slammed the table with both hands and immediately retorted to them.

"Hmm! We made an appointment with Mr. Suzuki, and this time it's him... Oh! Mr. Suzuki didn't come?! Akano, we seem to have forgotten Mr. Suzuki!"

"well?!……"

Looking at the dejected five people, Yuda also sighed.

There was no way, there were six people present, five of them were poor, and the only rich woman left was a gambler.

"By the way, Suzuki-senpai won't let you go, right?"

"Impossible! Has Mr. Suzuki always been reliable?"

After hearing Tsunade's words, Kiko subconsciously retorted. Just thinking of Mr. Suzuki's behavior after the three of them completed the task today, her voice became weaker and weaker.

"No way? You are not really being fooled by Suzuki-senpai, are you?"

Jiraiya couldn't help but shouted when he saw Kiko's expression.

"Maybe...maybe...probably..."

Akano was not sure at this time. He sat back in his seat and couldn't help but think: He couldn't really be let off by Mr. Suzuki, could he?

The six people looked at each other lifelessly, then quickly lowered their heads and pretended to be dead.

"Speaking of which, there's no way we can do this. The barbecue restaurant will be closed soon, and if we don't pay the bill, we will be treated as the boss's meal by the boss."

Jiraiya broke everyone's idea of ​​continuing to pretend to be dead and said to everyone with a look of horror.

The others couldn't help but shudder. Tsunade raised her head and glared at him helplessly: "Then what do you think we should do?"

After being glared at by Tsunade, Jiraiya waved his hands repeatedly when he heard her question:

"What can I do? Of the six of us, Yuda and Orochimaru usually have the most ideas. They might have something they can do."

After hearing Jiraiya's words, the other three stared at Yuda and Orochimaru, who had been silent, with expectant expressions on their faces.

Seeing Jiraiya throwing the blame on himself, Orochimaru shook his head in embarrassment, saying that there was nothing he could do.

Then everyone turned their attention to Yuda, this was their last hope.

Looking at the expectant looks of everyone, Yuda squinted his eyes and thought for a while.

"It's not that there's no way out, but we still need to discuss how to do it specifically."

"Say it!"

"Believe it or not, I'll beat you up!"

"I knew you were the most reliable, Yuda!"

The other three asked impatiently. Only Kiko continued to look at Yuda with admiration. Orochimaru looked at Yuda thoughtfully, and then glanced at Tsunade.

Seeing Yuda nodded slightly, Orochimaru took a deep breath and said, "The squinting eyes in front of you are poisonous!" He can think of such cruel ideas.

But knowing Yuda's plan, he didn't say anything. After all, this was the only way they could think of.

Seeing the impatience of the three of them, Yuya motioned for them to come closer.

The six brats leaned their heads together and muttered for a while. Suddenly Tsunade stood up and shouted: "No, absolutely not!"

At this time, Jiraiya and Akano were also stunned by Yuda's idea, and Kiko looked at Yuda in disbelief.

Seeing that Tsunade disagreed, Yuda spread his hands.

"This is the only way I can think of. If it doesn't work, there's nothing I can do. Then let's all stay together and wash the dishes and pay off the debt."

Seeing that the closing time of the barbecue restaurant was getting closer, everyone turned their attention to Tsunade, who kept her head down.

Seeing the eager eyes of a few people, he clenched his fists, shook them in front of their eyes, and threatened: "Don't even think about it, will I lose face if you do that?"

"Then what else can we do? We can't really stay here to wash the dishes, right? At worst, the five of us will share the cost of the barbecue equally, so we can consider it as compensation for you."

Seeing that the sky was getting darker, Jiraiya also forgot about Tsunade's terror and quickly persuaded her. After speaking, he glanced at the others.

Seeing other people nodding their heads in agreement. Tsunade unclenched her fist and hesitated for a while.

"As promised, if you dare to lie to me, I will beat you all away one by one."

After saying that, Tsunade held her head high and was escorted by everyone's expectant eyes. She walked towards the counter with a generous and sacrificial expression.

"Boss, do you know who I am?"

Looking at the boss who was settling accounts behind the counter, Tsunade asked loudly.

The boss who was settling accounts raised his plump head when he heard the voice. As a member of the Akimichi clan, of course he knew Tsunade's identity.

Looking at Tsunade who looked guilty, the boss narrowed his eyes and asked gently: "Princess Tsunade, what's the matter? Do you want to pay?"

After hearing the boss's question, most of Tsunade's momentum instantly dissipated. After all, it was quite embarrassing to have no money to pay the bill.

However, she still bit the bullet and continued: "Now that you know my identity, we forgot to bring money this time. Can we record it first? Don't worry, with my identity, I can't rely on you for this little money."

As if afraid that her boss would disapprove, Tsunade reassured.

"No! Our rule is that no one can owe money!"

The owner of the barbecue restaurant said the most heartless words in a gentle tone.

"Squinting your eyes is indeed not a good person."

Although she had expected it, Tsunade still cursed secretly in her heart, and also scolded Yuda for proposing this idea.

It seemed like the last resort was the only option.

I saw that Tsunade no longer had the impassioned momentum just now, walked weakly to the counter, and whispered to the boss:

"Then can you mortgage me here first? Let them go back to withdraw the money, and then redeem me after that."

"Huh?!..." The fat boss immediately broke his guard after hearing Tsunade's words, and his eyes were so wide that they almost fell to the ground.