Lifting the curtain and walking into the izakaya-like Ichiraku noodle restaurant, Kaori couldn't help but exhale with relief. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Although Ichiraku Ramen is a small restaurant where only a few people can sit, it can be said to be the most relaxing place in Konoha in the whole of Konoha. The hand-made ramen technique is well-known and cheap, and after Sasuke left, Karyo would come here to eat almost every day.

After all, this is a place where both Naruto and Sasuke can relax and eat noodles in peace.

"Two bowls of tonkotsu ramen, with char siu as a side dish. ”

Because the fireworks have been eaten together many times, Xianglin directly ordered a meal for two according to the usual practice. The only difference is that the person who receives it is neither a hand-beaten uncle nor a kanban lady.

"Xi, Song, why are you beating your uncle today?"

"Master, he was still there just now. However, it seems that after seeing a few familiar guests, he and Miss Calamus left for a while. I don't know what's going on. ”

The two stupid apprentices who beat their hands were also confused. It's not a matter of a day or two for them to learn from hand-to-hand fighting, and the ninjas of Konoha are all familiar with each other, but the three young people who came to the store are faces they have never seen before.

"Familiar customers? The regulars of this shop are also everyone in the village, where did they come from? ”

Hanabi complained with distrust. This made Nishi and Matsu a little emotional.

"Miss Hanabi, although you are the second lady of the Hyuga family, you can't just say that about the master's ramen restaurant. You must know that Ichiraku Ramen was famous during the war, and it was from then that we wanted to worship the Master......"

Without waiting for Xi and Song to finish speaking, Xiang Lian directly pushed away Xi who was getting closer and closer to his face with one hand, and the disgust in his eyes was unmistakable.

"I don't know if there are any other guests, and I don't want to know, can you make noodles first, saliva is going to spray on your face." ”

"Don't put your fingers in the bowl!"

Hanabi grimaced at the recklessness of Nishi and Matsu, and Nishi and Matsu also pretended to be annoyed and returned to the back kitchen. Looking at the innocent and lively fireworks, Xiang Lian smiled and stroked her crooked black-framed glasses.

"I really can't see that such a serious tutor of the Hyuga family can teach such a bad-hearted heir as you. Xiang Rin smiled.

"Sister Xianglian, what do you think of our Hyuga family? My father is not a rigid person, otherwise he wouldn't have ...... in the first place."

"Won't you?

The fireworks suddenly stopped, and Xiang Lian was a little curious. According to this period of time, Hanabi is a very cheerful girl, and she will not have the bad habit of only talking half of it.

"Nothing. ”

The fireworks stopped talking. She actually wanted to say that Hizoku wanted to remove the caged bird for Ningji, but considering that this matter involved Sasuke, it might irritate Kao, so she kept silent.

Of course, it also irritates herself.

"Speaking of which, my father has been focusing on cultivating Brother Ning Ci recently, maybe he will be the heir. If only that were the case, my sister and I wouldn't have to work so hard. ”

Hanabi was looking for a new topic, but involuntarily circled his thoughts. Fortunately, someone else interrupted the conversation between the two of them.

"Two bowls of tonkotsu ramen, barbecued pork side dishes, please use slowly. ”

A gentle female voice came from the back kitchen, and the young and beautiful Kanban girl and the ramen boss who took off her hat greeted the eyes of the incense and Hanabi.

"Uncle Hand and Sister Calamus, didn't you two go to rest?"

"I want to just go where I used to be, but it's better to think about it. ”

Teda sighed and handed the ramen to the two of them.

"Besides, how can you rest assured that you will hand over the store to my two untalented apprentices. ”

Nishi and Matsu joked, and all four of them laughed.

"What a coincidence, you came not long after they left. Calamus said in a nostalgic tone.

"They?" Hanabi asked, stunned.

"Hey, calamus, don't say anything out of place, I'm not worried about the two boys of Xi and Song, you go and watch them for me." ”

The hand interrupted Calamus's exclamation and tried to drive her away. But the calamus rarely resisted.

"No, that's not something out of place. And it's pitiful if they don't know!"

Calamus shook off her arm and leaned in front of Xiang Li.

"Sasuke-kun is back, and he says he wants to go to the old place. Counting the time, it shouldn't have gone far. ”

Sasuke-kun is back.

These simple words exploded in Xiangri's mind like a bomb, and it hit her consciousness. By the time she reacted, her body was already moving involuntarily.

"Sister Xianglian!"

Ignoring the ramen that he hadn't eaten yet, Hanabi ran out of the store after Xianglin. All this happened so fast that I could only sigh as I watched the still steaming ramen.

"What good things have you done? Handa took the ramen back to the counter. "What should I do with these two bowls of ramen? at least pay for them before leaving." ”

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I used to think that I was able to look at everything that had happened calmly.

Life is like a hail of bullets, and no one can escape setbacks. Constantly advancing, constantly being shot, being defeated by reality and ruthlessness, bruised all over his body, and falling to the ground in a coma. But as long as he doesn't die, life will go on, and time will still move his body like the walking dead.

When the wind calms down, you will be able to calm down. It's not that I've seen it, it's just numb.

However, when things do come to an end, the truth is not so.

Before I had time to think, my body moved involuntarily. Knowing that Sasuke may have left him, Xiangren still ran desperately.

Sometimes, people really don't know how strong the thoughts in their hearts are and how deep their emotions are. That may not make much sense, only when the tears flow unconsciously, will you discover the secret that has been hidden in your heart.

Konoha is very large, and there are many places related to Sasuke.

Uchiha's mansion, where Sasuke spent the same year. Ninja school, where Sasuke befriended Naruto and others. Konoha Hospital, to this day, still retains the glorious deeds of Sasuke's practice of medicine. The Hokage Building, where his teacher worked.

There are too many, too many of them, and the relationship between Konoha and Sasuke is so deep that they can't be separated. This is also what Karen was most puzzled when Sasuke resolutely left, this is the hometown where he can get peace, why should he leave?

Now, however, Kaori is only troubled while clarifying this. There are so many places that Sasuke may have gone that it's too late to find them one by one. It is even possible to stagger and when he goes to the next location, Sasuke arrives on his back foot.

Xiang Lian knew that it was too stupid to go for them one by one without a brain, but she couldn't stop. Even if there was only a glimmer of hope, she wanted to meet him.

In this way, the two of them, Karen and Hanabi, one big and one small, run around the streets and alleys of Konoha to collect information about Sasuke, who doesn't know what he disguises himself into.

The time passed quickly, and the scorching sun of noon was gradually setting in the west.

Dusk has arrived.

The two of them carefully searched most of Konoha, from the cold shrine to the bustling commercial street, leaving their sweat. However, Sasuke was still not seen.

When they come to their senses, Burnt and Hanabi find themselves standing next to a stream. The banks of the stream are covered with trumpet-shaped purple jasmine, blooming in the evening sun. The smoky wind blew across the sparkling water, blowing away the long hair of the two.

"Really, you didn't catch it this time, did you?"

As if choked out, Xiang Yan sat weakly among the flowers. Hanabi gasped and sat down next to him to rest.

"In addition to the shopping street, purple jasmine is the only one planted here. It's not good for this kind of flower that blooms at dusk to be crushed by you like this. ”

Xiang Lian was shocked when he heard this, and immediately turned to look. A dark-haired teenager was looking at himself with a helpless smile.

Can't believe the scene in front of him, Xiang Lian grabbed the corner of the young man's clothes and took a deep breath. That's right, it's Sasuke's taste.

"Hey, have you still developed the physique of a stalker?"

Sasuke took advantage of the time when Karu was stunned to pull back his clothes, and the fireworks that reacted quickly were directly pounced.

"Sasuke-kun!"

"Shhhh ”

Sasuke immediately pressed Hanabi's head and put his finger in front of her mouth. The fireworks were silent, but a terrifying aura came from behind.

"Uchiha Sasuke!"

Karu punches Sasuke flying.

"At your request, I won't call you Lord again! You bastard, you actually use illusions on me!"

"It hurts! Even reporting the results of my cultivation to me is too much!"

Sasuke wailed on his lips, but his body landed neatly and smoothly, without even a trace of dust.

"But it's nice to see you so energetic. ”

"Great?" said Karin glaring at Sasuke with teary eyes. "Do you know how hard I've been living since you left Konoha? Many people who used to seem amiable began to wary me with defensive eyes. ”

"Ah, you must be very aggrieved. When they surround you and accuse you, we will not show up. I know it's wrong, but I also have a hard time. Isn't this coming back to see you again?"

Sasuke smiled wryly and forced the incense and Hanabi to sit down.

"Don't be angry, you see, the flowers are blooming. ”

Under a faint blood-colored imprint, Xiang Lian seemed to see the scene of the past.

It was also summer, after dusk, next to the creek. The boy with the long black knife rescued a red-haired girl from the bear's clutches.

"Well, yes, I haven't noticed it for so long. ”

With a deep consciousness, Xiang Ryu responded in a daze.

"The flowers are blooming. ”