My older sister is Kushina

The late-night diner was closed for two days.

At 8 p.m. on the third night, Whirlpool Hanamichi walked out of the Midnight Diner and hung a lantern at the door to indicate that the business was open.

Just as the lanterns were hung up, a beautiful figure strode into the shop.

The visitor was Ichiro's daughter, Ayame.

Having not seen Uzumaki Hanamichi for nearly three days, Ayame was a little worried. As soon as she saw the Midnight Diner open, she rushed over: "Hanamichi-nii!"

As she greeted them, Ayam revealed her signature beautiful smile.

Whirlpool Flower Path smiled slightly: "Sweet flag sister, welcome! What would you like to eat?"

Ayame thought for a moment, "I'd like to have some sushi today, is that alright?"

Whirlpool Flower said, "Of course, we have the freshest fish and meat today."

Soon, Hakumichi began making sushi.

Iris: "Brother Hanamichi, where have you been these past two days? I haven't seen you at all!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "There's something I need to take care of."

He has indeed been busy these past two days, dealing with the follow-up matters of the missing person case. The people who abducted Xiaoyu have been caught, but no valuable clues have been obtained. They saw that Xiaoyu was shopping alone and seemed to be carrying a lot of money, so they acted on a whim.

As for the tavern owner and others in the town, when the Fourth Generation sent people to investigate, they found that the group had disappeared, and the scene had been cleaned up very well. Even Inuzuka He, who was good at tracking, couldn't find any clues.

Although some clues were found at the destroyed base on the island, there was a lack of sufficient evidence to prove Orochimaru's involvement with the Root organization.

In addition, because the two delegations from Kumogakure and Kirigakure were about to visit, both the Fourth Hokage and Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to temporarily suspend the related investigations.

Uzumaki Hanato was somewhat unwilling, but there was nothing he could do. Although Orochimaru was unforgivable, without solid evidence and given the current situation in Konoha, he had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being. However, he would continue his secret investigation.

Soon after, Uzumaki Hanamichi made a sushi platter for Ayame.

The calamus was eaten quickly.

Meanwhile, more diners entered the Midnight Diner, most of whom were regulars, such as Uchiha Shisui, who came with his younger brother Uchiha Itachi today.

Seeing that the Uchiha looked rather cool, Uzumaki Hanamichi specially gave him a serving of sushi.

Despite being closed for two days, the late-night diner seems to be doing even better and more popular.

Diners come and go in a constant stream.

Both Hakamichi and Tamako were almost always busy.

It wasn't until midnight that the number of diners decreased, finally giving the master and apprentice a chance to catch their breath.

Whirlpool Flower Path made a small dessert for Little Jade as a small reward for her.

Just as Xiaoyuzi was enjoying her dessert, a figure walked in unhurriedly.

As Uzumaki Hanamichi looked at that figure, his expression shifted slightly.

The newcomer was none other than Orochimaru, with whom he had fought a great battle before. At this moment, Orochimaru was still wrapped in many bandages.

"Welcome, Lord Orochimaru!"

Although Uzumaki Hanamichi felt a surge of murderous intent upon seeing Orochimaru for the first time, he remained outwardly calm and greeted him with a sunny smile, just like the other diners.

Orochimaru quickly sat down in a corner.

Tamako immediately stepped forward: "Lord Orochimaru, what would you like to eat?"

Orochimaru's gaze fell on Tamako, his golden pupils seemingly showing some surprise, because he recognized the little figure in front of him. If he remembered correctly, he had seen this little guy in the cell of that destroyed secret base before.

However, he quickly looked away and said in a hoarse voice, "A pot of sake, three skewers of grilled chicken, a serving of beef balls, and a serving of fish balls."

After writing down the menu, Xiaoyuzi said, "Okay, Lord Orochimaru, please wait a moment."

Uzumaki Hana quickly took Orochimaru's order from Tamako and began making it without hesitation.

Soon, a pot of sake and several exquisite dishes were served in front of Orochimaru.

Orochimaru ate slowly and calmly, his expression indifferent.

However, just as Orochimaru took a couple of bites, a beautiful figure walked into the Midnight Diner.

The newcomer had long, light yellow hair tied in a ponytail, thin, short eyebrows, bright brown eyes, light red lips, and fair skin. Most striking of all was her voluptuous figure.

Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin!

Uzumaki Hanamichi was slightly surprised to see Tsunade; two of the legendary Sannin had arrived tonight.

"Welcome, Lady Tsunade!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi greeted Tsunade with his signature bright smile.

Tsunade is a regular at Midnight Diner. She has been there several times since the diner opened, and she is now quite familiar with Uzumaki Hanamichi.

"Flower arrangement, please have a glass of 'Fiery Red Lips'!"

Tsunade ordered a cup of her favorite Flame Red Lips.

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "Alright, Lady Tsunade, what would you like to eat?"

Tsunade said, "Let's have a serving of fish balls first, and we'll order more later."

Whirlpool Flower Path nodded.

Then, Tsunade walked straight to Orochimaru's location and sat down: "Orochimaru, it's been a few days. What's wrong with you?"

Orochimaru said calmly, "It was just a slight accident during the experiment."

Tsunade: "Your injuries seem quite serious. Would you like me to treat them?"

As a top-tier medical ninja in Konoha, Tsunade was very confident in her medical ninjutsu.

Orochimaru shook his head: "It's just a minor injury, no need to trouble yourself. That guy hasn't arrived yet?"

Tsunade said, "It should be soon. You're buying dinner tonight."

Orochimaru frowned.

Tsunade picked up a skewer of chicken and said, "I gambled away all my money yesterday!"

Whirlpool Flower City quickly served her fiery red lips and fish balls: "Lady Tsunade, please enjoy."

Tsunade nodded and said, "Hanamichi, your sake is my favorite."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "Thank you for the compliment, Lady Tsunade."

Orochimaru and Tsunade chatted casually.

A dozen minutes later, the late-night diner welcomed another customer.

The newcomer was tall and had a headband with the character "oil" written on it. He had long white hair that reached his waist, red marks under his eyes, a red outer jacket over a brown inner garment, wooden clogs, and armor-like gear on his hands.

Uzumaki Hanamichi looked at the white-haired man who walked into the shop with a hint of surprise. The person in front of him was none other than Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin.

As for the legendary Sannin of Konoha, Uzumaki Hanamichi is naturally very familiar with him. Moreover, Jiraiya is a character he greatly admires in Naruto. Before this, he had some contact with Jiraiya, who had visited his sushi restaurant many times and praised his cooking skills.

"It's been a long time, Jiraiya-sama!"

Whirlpool Flower Path greeted him warmly.

Jiraiya looked at Uzumaki Hanato, a hint of surprise quickly appearing on his face: "Huh, isn't this Hanamichi? So you own this Midnight Diner!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi nodded: "Yes, Jiraiya-sama."

Jiraiya: "Haha, looks like I'm in for a treat again. When did you return to Konoha?"

Jiraiya was one of the people who knew about Uzumaki Hanato's travels.

Jiraiya only returned to Konoha tonight. He had been away from the village for a special mission, and tonight he specially invited two close friends to get together.

The location for the gathering was suggested by Tsunade, and I never expected to see Uzumaki Hanamichi again.

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "It's been almost a month, Jiraiya-sama. What would you like to eat?"

Jiraiya stroked his chin: "Whatever you're good at is fine."

Whirlpool Flower Path: "Okay."

Then, Jiraiya walked towards Tsunade and Orochimaru.

After a warm greeting, Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru, who was wrapped in bandages: "Orochimaru, what happened to you? Did you get beaten up? Do you want me to avenge you?"

Not far away, Uzumaki Hana secretly shook her head. She had still heard Jiraiya's words. The injuries on Orochimaru's body were her handiwork. Of course, she wasn't worried. Orochimaru didn't know her identity.

Orochimaru said in a somewhat indifferent voice, "A minor injury from an experimental accident."

Jiraiya chuckled, then patted Orochimaru on the shoulder: "Is that so?"

What seemed like a simple shot actually took a lot of effort from Jiraiya.

Orochimaru's golden eyes flashed with a chill: "Take your hand away!"

Jiraiya didn't take it seriously: "You're already being so formal after just a few months? I've missed you all so much."

Tsunade took a sip of her fiery red lipstick: "I heard you're writing a novel?"

Jiraiya said with a hint of pride, "Yes, but we're still gathering material."

Tsunade: "Is it some kind of indecent novel?"

Jiraiya patted his chest and said, "That's possible! It's a legitimate novel!"

Tsunade looked doubtful.

Jiraiya quickly changed the subject: "Tsunade, what did you drink?"

Tsunade: "A cocktail made by flower arranging."

Jiraiya: "Looks good, flower arrangement. I'll have a cup too."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "Yes, Jiraiya-sama, please wait a moment."

The three legendary Sannin of Konoha chatted easily and happily.

Soon after, Whirlpool Flower City served up Fiery Red Lips and several signature dishes, and he also wanted to recommend some delicacies to the Three Ninjas.

The three ninjas seemed to be having a good chat, and the midnight party didn't end until 2 a.m.

Uzumaki Hanamichi watched the three legendary Konoha ninjas leave the Midnight Diner, his expression subtly complex. He probably wouldn't see such a harmonious scene again.

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