"Haha! Isn't it great to learn shadow clones at a young age? I never thought that your child's strength would be so amazing. ”

After seeing Naruto's small figure lying on the table without tears, Uncle Ichiraku smiled even more, first took the dry and refreshing towel and carefully wiped the dirt off his hands. Only then did he reach out over the counter, covering Naruto's little head and rubbing it lightly. After a pause, while the smile on his face did not decrease, his tone seemed to change as if he had changed a person, and began to continue seriously word by word between Naruto's loveless and aggrieved gaze.

"But, little one...... As a person who has come over, I would like to give you a piece of advice...... Of course, it's up to you to decide whether to listen or not. ”

“…… Ha? Advice? ”

In the words of Uncle Ichiraku, there was a serious tone that he had never heard before, which made Naruto cheer up slightly. Then he swallowed his saliva, and there was a faint inexplicable thought in his heart, as if the loyal and honest Uncle Yile he knew in front of him might not be as simple as he imagined. Then he tentatively took over the conversation and asked cautiously and softly.

"Yes...... What the? ”

"For the sake of your friends, it is a commendable thing not to let them step into that dirty world, but to carry all the dark side alone...... But after all, a person's energy is not unlimited, and it is easy to make mistakes if the nerves are tense for a long time...... It's like you were easily tested by me because of a small action, and you are not Naruto's body. ”

As if he was remembering something, Uncle Ichiraku turned his face slightly to the side of Naruto, looking at the figure sitting next to Naruto, holding a ramen bowl and gulping down the delicious soup. After a momentary pause, he refocused his gaze on Naruto and continued softly.

"Don't push yourself too much, wait until the time is right, or if you can't hold on anymore. It's better to tell your companions the secrets you've worked so hard to keep secret as soon as possible...... After all, work together to help each other. It's a true companion who should shoulder his share, isn't it? ”

Uncle Ichiraku talked with a natural expression, and he almost told Naruto's current style of behavior. The meaning of the words is to make Naruto always have a little secret that he is trying to hide, and he has been easily seen by the person in front of him with a strange intuition......

However, compare these. What made Naruto feel even more strange was his own inner emotions.

It stands to reason that if the other party's mind is all guessed and explained, if it is according to the normal corresponding plan, Naruto should be suspicious in his heart for the first time, wondering if the person in front of him has any intentions. And subconsciously, immediately increase your vigilance and always be vigilant and observe the other party's actions......

"Well, that's ......."

But for some reason, in the ears of Uncle Yile's gentle words, with the help of his own eyes, he has never attenuated too much from beginning to end, nor does it seem to be a fake gentle and doting gaze. As a result, no matter how much Naruto warned him rationally and how clear his mind was, Naruto was never able to think about the slightest alienation and vigilance of the person in front of him. So much so that driven by instinct, he pursed his lips and opened his mouth to respond, but there was no hint of resistance and questioning. On the contrary, as if facing a trustworthy elder, he unloaded all the defenses in his heart, felt relaxed and relieved, and nodded in response with a smile.

"Don't worry, Uncle Yile, I didn't plan to take it on my own...... After all, I'm just a man who makes mistakes, and I'm not an omnipotent god. ”

"Really? Listening to you say this, you must have a fairly complete plan of action...... That's right, after all, your father is the fourth Hokage-sama. The tiger father has no dogs, but I am a little worried about the uncle. ”

After seeing Naruto's confident and relaxed appearance, Uncle Ichiraku didn't say anything more. Immediately, he said something shocking again, and retrieved the special bowl of ramen from in front of Naruto, and put it back on the counter to cook it.

"Well, as an apology...... Uncle will help you restore this ramen to its usual size. ”

"I even know my father's identity very clearly...... It should be said, is it really worthy of Uncle Yile? ”

Fortunately, perhaps because Uncle Ichiraku has given enough "surprises" in a short period of time, Naruto has gradually developed immune resistance to the amazing unexpected situation that he said from time to time. Then he muttered in a low voice, and sat upright with his head in his hands, returning to his old grinning appearance. While bending his eyes and laughing, he continued casually as if he was casually speaking.

"After all, if I'm not mistaken, this is a secret truth that has been strictly forbidden by the Konoha higher-ups and firmly sealed...... Uncle, you're really not an ordinary person, are you? ”

"Haha, you little naughty, you can talk quite a bit occasionally...... However, no matter how much you flatter my little person, it won't do any good~"

After hearing Naruto's teasing words, Uncle Ichiraku looked useless verbally, but when he re-served the ramen to Naruto, it was obviously much more hearty and tempting than the previous and even the normal version of tonkotsu barbecued pork ramen. After a pause, he smiled as Naruto regained the bowl and chopsticks and began to enjoy the delicious taste of the ramen. He spread his hands slightly and continued to talk without paying attention.

"At the end of the day, I'm just a little chef who has seen a lot of big people. Even your parents were regular customers in my shop...... Because of this, even to this day, I have always wondered how much you look like your father. Why is it that after all these years, there are still few people in the village who can recognize your parents? ”

"Who knows...... Most of them were misled by the first impression of the 'reincarnation of the demon fox monster', and they didn't face me at all. ”

During the conversation and exchange with Uncle Ichiraku, Naruto's mind gradually relaxed, and gradually faded from the childish childlike disguise that he had worked hard to maintain on the outside. Then he sucked and feasted, and shrugged his shoulders indistinctly in response to the incomprehensible questioning.

"However, thanks to this, I have been able to grow up safely and securely. Otherwise, in the case of my father's golden glittering prestige, if the enemy knows about it, and if my son remains...... Most of them will hold the idea of repaying the debts of their father and son, and do everything possible to assassinate and plot against me, so as to achieve the goal of revenge on my father. Thinking about it this way, it is a good thing to be ignored and rejected since childhood. ”

"Oh, you little guy can think about it, no wonder you're happy all day......"

"Hmph, no way, if I wasn't optimistic and positive, if I tried to think on the bright side, I would have had a mental breakdown and completely lost control!"

"That's right...... So, in order to cheer you on, today's ramen should be treated as a free meal for you by my uncle. ”

"Huh? Are you sure? Roar——! What a blessing......"

"Bang dang!"

"No kidding! Do you think I'm going to believe your nonsense! ”

And just as Naruto and Uncle Ichiraku were talking happily. With a piercing collision sound, a questioning roar instantly enveloped the entire store and completely broke the warm and comfortable atmosphere in the store. Driven by subconscious curiosity, everyone involuntarily followed the sound and looked sideways, wanting to find out.

It was also at this time, seeing with his own eyes, that Naruto realized in hindsight that the uncle and nephew, who had been getting along well and warmly, had become tense again since then.

"Father, he died of his own free will? Hinata, don't be kidding! ”

I saw that in front of the seat that had been knocked down, Ning Ci, who was standing with tears in his eyes, was clasping his hands firmly, as if trying to restrain the anger in his heart, causing his small body to tremble violently from time to time. After a brief pause in his words, he raised his hand and slammed it on the counter as if he couldn't bear it anymore, making a dull sound. While his eyes narrowed slightly, his eyes gradually melted away from the hesitation that gradually melted due to disbelief when he was held in the arms of Hinazu before, and returned to the hatred and hatred at the beginning. and then snorted coldly with disdain, sneering and mocking word by word.

"Hmph, even I, a little child, know how precious life is, how could my father be willing to die for you...... It's clear that you threatened your father with the caged bird seal and forced your father to die for you! ”

"Calm down, Ningci ......"

Compared with Ning Ci's angry appearance, there was obviously some unexpected sense of surprise on Rizu's face at this time. After a pause, perhaps because he rarely cared about Ning Ci on weekdays, he confirmed the name of the derelict elder and felt guilty about his deceased brother. So that when Rizu faced Ning Ci's aggressive and even name-calling, sneering and mocking appearance, not only did he not show half of his anger and dissatisfaction. On the contrary, with a bitter look on his face, he leaned over slightly and helped Ning Ci slowly lift up the fallen seat. He pursed his lips and continued in a soothing voice.

"I know it's hard to accept that you're told about it all of a sudden...... But I'm not lying to you, that's the truth of what happened that day, I'm just telling the truth......"

"Huh...... Hinata Hinata! Do you really think that just because I'm just a child, I can be deceived and misled at will, and at your mercy? Stop dreaming! ”

It's a pity that Ning Ci, who is emotionally out of control at the moment, obviously won't accept half of Rizu's kindness anymore. Then he sneered disdainfully, because he was carried away by anger, and there was no rudeness at all, and he desperately interrupted Rizu's words by name.

"This kind of lame excuse is also a shame for you to speak...... Don't say it's a lie to me, even a three-year-old child will never believe your nonsense! ”

After coldly leaving these words, Ning Ci did not sit down again after Rizu lifted the chair and talked calmly with people. Instead, he turned around without hesitation, and after lifting the curtain, he walked away without looking back at the puzzled eyes of the customers waiting in line outside the store, exuding anger and hatred that was almost substantial.

"Ningci? Ningci! You wait, Ning ......! ”

After seeing that the truth was told, instead of developing in the direction he thought in his heart, the situation backfired, completely angering Ning Cihou. made Rizu, who had never thought about how to appease the child, suddenly became a little helpless. So much so that when he subconsciously shouted, he planned to get up and chase after people.

"Forget it, Uncle Rizu, let's stop here today......"

However, before Hinazu could put what he wanted into action, Naruto, who was sitting next to Hizoku at some point, stretched out his hand and interrupted Hizo's thoughts and actions. At the same time that the Hinata moved for a moment, he was full of anxiety, and retorted a little incoherently: "But Naruto, if you don't catch up, that kid will be in my heart...... The misunderstanding of the Zong family, I'm afraid it's going to deepen again! ”

"Suddenly, I heard the opposite of what I had known for so long...... In this case, whoever it is, will think that it is a lame lie, and then think that their IQ has been insulted, and they cannot choose to accept it. ”

Between words, Naruto tilted his head slightly, looking at the figure of Ningji who quickly moved away until he disappeared into the crowd, only then did he frown slightly thoughtfully, and slowly shook his head, denying Hitozu's statement.

"Instead of catching up at this time, the contradiction will intensify...... It's better to leave him alone for a while. After you calm down, it's not too late to persuade slowly. ”

After all, from Hinata's words, Naruto could more or less guess what had happened between the two before this abnormal change.

In Naruto's mind, facing the warm atmosphere that had been created before. Rizu is mostly thinking about striking while the iron is hot, and in one fell swoop to remove the estrangement and misunderstanding between uncles and nephews. So much so that without careful thinking, he directly told Ning Ci the truth that Rizaku was voluntarily going to die instead of Rizu.

However, Hizoku forgot a very important thing...... If it was just when Richa had just passed away, he would inform Ning Ci at this time. Perhaps immersed in the pain of losing his father, but has not yet accumulated much hatred for Rizu, Ning Ci will naturally choose to believe in Rizu. After all, no matter how deep the contradiction between the separation family and the clan is, the fact that Rizu is his father's brother and uncle is always an indelible blood and family relationship.

But after more than a year of brewing and precipitation, although Ning Ci at this moment seems to have no big problems on weekdays, he has even completely come out of the pain of losing his father. But deep down, because there was no one to enlighten, understand, and appease, he was affected by the increasingly obvious contradictions between the Hyuga family and the clan. So much so that in addition to hating Yunyin Village, which took his father's life, Ning Ci became more and more hostile to Rizu who was able to continue to live in the world because of his father's death.

In other words, for Hizo, who has never taken good care of his children, everything he has done so far can be regarded as an extraordinary level of performance to the best of his ability...... It's a pity that the current problem is not in Rizu's attitude towards Ning Ci at the moment. It's not that it's saying that Rizu shouldn't tell the truth to Ning Ci.

The fundamental reason for the reterioration of the relationship between uncle and nephew is simply because when Rizu told Ning Ci the truth, he had missed the best opportunity. So much so that even if what Rizu said was true, in front of Ning Ci, who was blinded by hatred, he would be stubbornly regarded as a lie made up by Rizu.

In other words, there is only one reason why the ending of this meeting will suddenly usher in the failure of a complete collapse when the future is bright, and that is ......

It's all the fault of the hour!

(End of chapter)