My older sister is Kushina

After Kosuke left, Uzumaki Hanamichi began tidying up the Midnight Diner. It was past midnight, and he figured there wouldn't be many customers left. However, today was the first day of the Midnight Diner's official opening, and he planned to stay until 2 a.m. before closing.

However, just as he began tidying up, the two men walked into the store.

Uzumaki Hanamichi looked at the two of them with a hint of surprise on his face. Although he had no connection with the two people who entered the store at this moment, he recognized them at a glance.

The visitors were a middle-aged man and a young girl.

The middle-aged man had long, flowing black hair, long, golden pupils, purple eyeshadow that extended to his nose, pale skin, and blue magatama-shaped earrings. He was a man who looked somewhat bewitching.

The girl looked to be eleven or twelve years old, with short hair and a backpack, like a wild boy.

The two were none other than Orochimaru and Anko Misaki!

Although Uzumaki Hanamichi had no contact with Orochimaru, he was very familiar with this character who appeared throughout Naruto. Orochimaru was still one of Konoha's heroes and one of the legendary Sannin. Judging from their appearance, the two seemed to have just returned to Konoha.

"Welcome, Lord Orochimaru!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi greeted Orochimaru politely.

Orochimaru nodded and then sat down.

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "Lord Orochimaru, what would you like to eat?"

Orochimaru said in a hoarse voice, "Anything is fine."

Yushou Shui Hongdou quickly asked, "Do you have any dumplings here?"

Whirlpool Hanamichi immediately replied, "We have many kinds of dumplings. What flavor do you like?"

Misaki Red Bean revealed a hint of surprise: "I like glutinous rice balls, Orochimaru-sensei, are you treating us to dinner today?"

Orochimaru nodded expressionlessly.

Misaki Koko then added to Uzumaki Hanamichi, "Give me some of the other dumplings too. Also, do you have any red bean soup?"

Whirlpool Flower Path shook his head: "There aren't any ready-made ones. Making one would take some time. If you don't mind, I can make one for you."

Yushou Shui Hongdou: "Then I'll trouble you."

Whirlpool Flower said, "Alright, please wait a moment, both of you."

Whirlpool Flower Path quickly became busy.

He first made the meatballs, which were already semi-finished products. He just needed to string the meatballs together, three meatballs on each string. He also prepared a pot similar to oden, and placed the meatball skewers in the pot to cook them.

In no time, Whirlpool Flower Path served a pot of meatball skewers to the table.

Looking at the pot full of meatball skewers, Misaki Red Bean couldn't help but swallow. She and her teacher Orochimaru had gone on a mission a few days ago and only returned to Konoha late at night. They were starving, so when they saw that there was still an open restaurant, they dragged their teacher over.

Whirlpool Flower Path served the takoyaki hot pot and recommended the restaurant's dishes to Orochimaru and Oishiteru.

Yushou Shui Hongdou: "Boss, bring out everything you mentioned."

This meal was paid for by Orochimaru-sensei, so she didn't need to be polite.

Orochimaru frowned, but didn't say anything more.

The master and apprentice then quickly got to work.

Yushouxi Hongdou first picked up a skewer of her favorite glutinous rice balls, stuffing all three into her mouth in one bite. Then, she exclaimed with delight, "Teacher, these balls are super delicious! They're even better than any glutinous rice balls I've ever had before!"

When Whirlpool Hanamichi heard what Misaki Azuko said, he wasn't surprised. His glutinous rice balls were an improved version, with the addition of minced meat and other ingredients, making them not only more chewy but also full of meaty texture.

Orochimaru casually picked up a skewer of chicken meatballs, completely ignoring his disciple's fuss. However, when he tasted the meatballs, a strange look appeared on his otherwise cold expression.

Uzumaki Hanamichi saw Orochimaru's expression and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He then continued working, preparing not only the red bean soup for the imperial handwashing red bean but also the other dishes he had just recommended.

It has to be admitted that Yushouxi Hongdou is a foodie. She devoured most of a large pot of meatball skewers by herself, and at an amazing speed.

Whirlpool Flower Path quickly served a new round of delicacies.

The red bean soup took a while to cook, more than half an hour from start to finish.

Finally, Hakudou Hanamichi served the red bean soup.

Orochimaru seemed to have finished eating and stopped touching his chopsticks.

Miyuki Kotobuki continued to enjoy his meal with gusto. Seeing his favorite red bean soup arrive, he immediately gulped it down and praised Uzumaki Hanamichi, "Boss, your meatballs and red bean soup are the best!"

Feeling quite satisfied with the diners' approval, Uzumaki Hanamichi smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

Uzumaki Hanamichi then looked at Orochimaru: "Lord Orochimaru, is there anything else you need?"

Orochimaru replied coldly, "No need."

Uzumaki Hanamichi nodded and then stepped back.

Finally, Misaki Anko finished off all the food on the table, then patted her protruding belly and said with a smile, "Orochimaru-sensei, I'm full!"

Orochimaru seemed speechless.

Soon after, the master and apprentice paid their bill and left the late-night diner.

As Uzumaki Hanamichi watched Orochimaru and Mikoto Misaki leave, his expression was slightly complicated. He didn't know what fate awaited the master and disciple. According to the Naruto storyline, Orochimaru ultimately abandoned his disciple and Konoha, embarking on a path of betrayal.

His arrival has changed the Naruto world. He doesn't know if the changes he caused will lead to different results, but he hopes everything will move in a positive direction.

Orochimaru and Mikoto Mikoto's figures quickly disappeared into the vast night.

Whirlpool Hanamichi checked the time; it was almost two o'clock. There were hardly any people on the streets outside, and he should prepare to pack up and close the shop.

At 2 PM, Whirlpool Flower Path closed on time, locked the shop door, and headed home.

Soon after, he returned home.

After washing up, Uzumaki Hanamichi didn't rush to rest. Instead, he took out the scroll of information about the missing persons case that he had obtained from the Fourth Hokage.

He read the case file again.

He didn't put away the reel until an hour later.

"No matter what, let's go to the orphanage tomorrow and check on the situation."

Whirlpool Hanamichi secretly pondered. According to the information in the scroll, orphanages had the most missing children among the missing persons cases, with more than ten people missing recently. So he decided to start his investigation from the orphanages.

He takes this missing person case very seriously. There may be a very complicated relationship behind the case, and he feels it is very necessary to find out the truth as soon as possible.

Soon, Whirlpool Flower Path packed up the scroll and then turned off the lights to rest.