Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

"Hey! Brother Fengqi, Kakashi-sensei said you're going to treat me to Ichiraku Ramen, right?!"

Stopping and looking back, I saw Kakashi returning, accompanied by a blond-haired boy with a face full of anticipation and joy.

Naruto Uzumaki, the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox, and the reincarnation of Ashura.

“A brat who’s just naturally a bit dim-witted…” Feng Qi said calmly.

He adhered to the philosophy of "lying down and slacking off," and although he was doing alright, his financial situation wasn't good enough to allow him to treat people to noodles for no reason.

Just as he was about to deny it, Kakashi on the other side narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Feng Qi, it took me quite a bit of effort to take over that B-rank mission that you turned down last time."

Does that mean if I don't agree, there won't be a next time?

Threat, naked threat!

Feng Qi wouldn't tolerate such a treacherous person who hides a knife behind a smile. His leisurely expression immediately turned serious, and he defiantly extended one finger.

"Just one bowl, please!"

"Yay! I knew it! Brother Feng Qi, you're much better than that Neji!"

Naruto was so happy to receive the accurate reply that he jumped up and down, completely ignoring the meager quantity limit.

Although there is an all-you-can-eat voucher for Yi Raku Noodle House, it is clear that getting it for yourself and getting it for someone else are not the same thing!

The matter was settled happily, and the three of them headed towards the shop of the most mysterious man in Konoha Village.

As their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, a blushing, perverted stalker quietly peeked out from around the corner of the alley.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 6 The Wallet That Sacrificed Heroically

"Hinata, you look so rushed, where are you going?"

Just as Hinata was cautiously preparing to follow, a calm voice suddenly came from beside her.

"I'm going to chase after Naruto-kun."

Hinata seemed a little silly and answered instinctively.

Immediately realizing something was wrong, she turned back and saw Feng Qi's clean and lazy handsome face.

"Ah! Feng, Brother Feng Qi, weren't you up ahead?!"

Hinata was startled. Remembering her answer just now, her face turned bright red and her temperature soared, with steam rising from it.

Feng Qi was already used to this and casually waved his hand.

"Since we've run into each other by chance, let's have this as a thank you gift for the bracelet and a belated graduation blessing. Come on, let's have some noodles."

When he said these words, Feng Qi appeared calm and collected on the surface, but inwardly he had gone through a long period of hesitation and struggle.

Hinata, who is always obedient and timid, is undoubtedly the biggest glutton in the entire Hidden Leaf Village. Inviting her to dinner means your wallet is doomed.

The key factor that finally made the poor guy Feng Qi make up his mind was Hinata's words, "Feng Qi-nii is Feng Qi-nii."

He had no liking for the high and mighty Hyuga main family, but clearly, Hinata, his adopted sister, was not among them.

"Ah, oh? If that's the case, if that's the case..."

Hinata stood there blankly, still not having processed what her brother Fengqi had said.

Seeing her bashful appearance, Feng Qi simply raised his arm, put it on her shoulder, and pushed her out.

Outside on the street, Kakashi and Naruto, who had returned, had been waiting for a long time.

After exchanging brief greetings, the four people, each with a different expression, walked side by side into Ichiraku Ramen.

Lifting the curtain of the noodle shop's signboard, the unique aroma of handmade noodles wafts out.

"Welcome! Oh! It's Naruto!"

Uncle Ichiraku, who was busy at the counter, immediately recognized Naruto. When he saw Fuuki next to him, he couldn't help but be surprised. "It's rare to see Fuuki come with you and Kakashi."

Because Feng Qi wanders around aimlessly when he has nothing to do, unlike other ninjas who come and go in a hurry.

Therefore, many residents of the village, including Uncle Ichiraku, were deeply impressed by this special Jonin.

"Uncle Yile! Give me a bowl of deluxe seafood ramen, Fengqi's on the house!"

Upon arriving here, Naruto acted as if he were at home, effortlessly sitting down in a chair and licking his lips impatiently.

This blond brat really has no manners at all...

Feng Qi forced a smile and looked at Uncle Ichiraku, saying, "Naruto is right, Uncle Ichiraku, give each of us a bowl."

"Oh, I see. Haha, okay, please wait a moment."

Uncle Yile smiled happily, then turned around and went to the kitchen to get busy.

His daughter, Ayame, who also works at the noodle shop, smiled and skillfully served the four of them dipping sauces.

The four people are seated from left to right as Naruto, Kakashi, Fuuki, and Hinata.

"Awaited."

Soon, four large bowls of ramen, piled high with shrimp and squid, were served by Uncle Ichiraku.

The aroma, carried by the steam, filled the air, making one's mouth water.

"Alright, let's dig in!"

Naruto, who couldn't wait any longer, was the first to pick up his chopsticks and started slurping the noodles without caring whether they were too hot for his mouth.

In contrast, Kakashi's expression appeared much more wary.

His gaze swept over Naruto, who was engrossed in eating, and Feng Qi, who looked indifferent, before he picked up his chopsticks, broke them in half, and slowly removed the mask from his face.

Suck!

The large bowl of ramen was devoured in the blink of an eye, and the mask was restored to its original state.

"I've finished eating, thank you for the treat." Kakashi neatly put the chopsticks back.

"Huh?! Wow, that's fast! Kakashi-sensei is so fast!"

Seeing the other person's empty bowl of noodles, Naruto, who was only halfway through his meal, was quite startled.

Across from them, Ayame, the waitress who caught a fleeting glimpse of Kakashi's face, had hearts in her eyes.

Feng Qi wasn't in a hurry. While eating his noodles, he looked at Kakashi meaningfully and said, "You're really mysterious, Kakashi-senpai."

"Really? Aha, ahaha."

Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled knowingly, "Listen up, Feng Qi, maintaining enough mystery is the only way to attract the attention of the opposite sex."

Haven't you given up on that idea yet...?

"Spare me, Kakashi-sensei. I already have enough trouble in my current state." Feng Qi sighed silently.

The Hyuga clan is known for its good looks, and with the addition of the cool and stylish Feng Hou Qi Men technique, he naturally attracts a lot of attention among the young female ninjas in the village.

Among them were even suitors of the same generation as their teacher, Kakashi.

Beauty can also lead to the expansion of desires, which in turn affects the clarity of thought, so Feng Qi ignored them and let everything take its natural course.

—At least until you fully master Feng Hou Qi Men and the balance of the caged bird, inexplicable entanglements will only become a burden!

"What an unambitious junior."

Kakashi shook his head helplessly and casually stuffed the "Make-Out Paradise" from his pocket into Feng Qi's arms. "Study it more when you have time; the contents will be very helpful to you."

No, are you using this to test cadres?

Feng Qi was about to refuse righteously, but seeing Kakashi's kind face, he could only reluctantly accept it.

To make future missions easier, Neji, my little brother, I'll give you this later.

He thought to himself.

At this moment, Hinata, who was so shy that she almost buried her face in the bowl of noodles, had already silently finished six bowls of ramen to the side of Feng Qi.

She was really hungry!

Fortunately, Kakashi remembered his best friend who had disappeared on the other side of the sky, and took Naruto away first.

Otherwise, Hinata would be too embarrassed to continue eating, no matter what.

"Um, Brother Feng Qi, thank you for the treat, but I'm full!"

Finally, after finishing her tenth bowl, Hinata reluctantly put down her chopsticks.

It wasn't that she felt ashamed if Feng Qi knew she had a big appetite; it was just that, being kind-hearted, she was genuinely worried about his wallet.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qi remained unmoved and directly waved to Uncle Yi Le: "Uncle Yi Le, five more bowls, no, ten more bowls!"

Hinata stared wide-eyed in confusion: "Brother Fengqi, aren't you full yet?"

"I ordered this for you," Feng Qi said calmly, displaying the demeanor of an elder brother.

"Huh? But, but I..."

"If you can't finish it, you're wasting food."

"I, I understand!"

Hinata's worried gaze turned incredibly determined as she reached for the chopsticks again.

It was already dusk, with the sun setting in the west.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the streets of Konoha, shining through the gaps in the noodle shop's curtains onto Hyuga Fuuki and Hyuga Hinata, making their shadows appear long and slender as they sat side by side.

A peaceful and relaxed atmosphere permeated the small noodle shop.

Whether it's Uncle Ichiraku looking at the main family and branch family siblings with a smile, Hinata eating noodles with a happy and silly expression, or Fuuki resting his cheek on his hand.

No one expected that this ordinary dinner would become their last warm memory.

A hand called greed, lurking in the darkness, is silently approaching...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 7 Fate was predetermined from the beginning.