Why is my anime art style so weird?

Xu Ming nodded in understanding.

This clone's soul level is as high as level six, so it's not so easy to destroy.

Moreover, it's just an avatar; destroying it would be pointless and would also awaken the original body, adding a lot of trouble to the sealing ritual.

Chapter 423 The 'Strange' Named 'Red Light, Green Light' (Bonus Chapter)

Kato Megumi's judgment was correct.

No wonder that historically, when reinforcing the seal, one cannot bring too many helpers.

But... if even a clone is at level six, how strong must the main body be? Could it be level seven...?

This mission was indeed not simple.

"Should we still continue to the Ninja Academy?"

Kato Megumi shook her head, then said somewhat mysteriously:

"No, let me take you to a nice place first."

"A good place? What kind of good place?"

Her words immediately piqued Xu Ming's curiosity.

Kato Megumi smiled slightly.

"You will know when you go."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the other end of the alley.

"So mysterious?"

Xu Ming muttered something to himself, but still obediently followed behind Kato Megumi.

He followed Kato Megumi through the winding streets of Konoha Village, carefully avoiding the vengeful spirits and the Nine-Tailed Fox's clones that could be seen everywhere.

After walking for about half an hour, Kato Megumi finally stopped and pointed in a direction.

"We've arrived."

Xu Ming looked in the direction she was pointing.

On a dilapidated commercial street, one of the shops was surprisingly lit up and operating normally!

The shop lights shone through the curtains onto the street, creating a surprisingly warm and inviting atmosphere.

A huge lantern hangs under the eaves on the left, with the words "Ichiraku" written in red traditional Chinese characters on it. The curtain is covered with the Japanese words "Ichiraku Ramen" written in the same color.

It's the famous Ichiraku Ramen!?

Xu Ming looked at Kato Megumi with some surprise.

Kato Megumi actually winked at him, looking rather playful.

Xu Ming then noticed that there wasn't a single vengeful spirit lurking along the entire commercial street.

Not only that, it seems that even the Nine-Tails' clones subconsciously avoided this place.

This ramen shop, bathed in a soft yellow light, seemed to be the only sanctuary in this wasteland.

But wasn't the entire Hidden Leaf Village abandoned?

What's the deal with this Ichiraku Ramen?

Xu Ming was completely bewildered.

Kato Megumi met Xu Ming's questioning gaze and said:

"We are about to begin reinforcing the seal."

So we should fill our stomachs first before we start.

Strengthening the seal almost certainly means a battle will break out.

Vigorous exercise after a full meal is obviously bad for your health.

Most importantly, there is a ramen shop that is still operating normally in the ruins of an abandoned village, which seems very suspicious.

If it weren't for Kato Megumi bringing him here, and judging from Kato Megumi's appearance, it seems she had been here before and knew the inside story.

Xu Ming had already taken out his phone and crowbar.

Eating ramen at a time like this?

Xu Ming initially refused...

"Alright, let's go in quickly."

As she spoke, Kato Megumi lifted the curtain.

A rich aroma of pork bone soup wafted over.

The aroma aggressively penetrated Xu Ming's nasal cavity.

Xu Ming's mouth immediately began to secrete saliva uncontrollably.

Really fragrant!

Just based on this aroma alone, it probably ranks among the top five of all the ramen Xu Ming has ever eaten!

It was this fragrance that instantly changed Xu Ming's mind.

After you finish eating, walk slowly. By the time you reach the Ninja Academy, it will have mostly been digested, so it's fine.

Moreover, Xiao Hui is an expert in this field, and she has no problem with it, so Xu Ming decided to trust her.

Without hesitation, Xu Ming followed Kato Megumi into the ramen shop.

"welcome!"

Two enthusiastic voices rang out.

Xu Ming looked up.

This simple ramen shop has only one counter, behind which are two figures.

One was a middle-aged man wearing a white chef's uniform and a white chef's hat, and the other was also dressed in white with a white headscarf, but was a young girl.

The two look somewhat alike, and judging by their ages, they seem to be a father and daughter.

This must be the legendary hidden master of Konoha, Boss Tetsuya, and his daughter Ayame.

Kato Megumi placed her hands in front of her and bowed slightly.

"Two bowls of premium tonkotsu chashu ramen, please."

Kato Megumi thought for a moment and then added a sentence.

"Please add an extra egg and char siu."

Xu Ming immediately looked at Kato Megumi with a strange gaze.

Why are you so skilled at this?

Ayame, who was acting as a waitress, immediately repeated it loudly.

"Two bowls of premium tonkotsu chashu ramen, with extra egg and chashu!"

"Hey!"

The shop owner replied that he understood, and then immediately picked up a strainer and got busy on the counter.

Kato Megumi skillfully found a seat at the bar and patted the seat next to her.

"Ming, come and sit down."

"okay."

Xu Ming walked over in a daze.

Just as he was about to sit down, the shadow behind him suddenly began to wriggle, and then Kasumigaoka Utaha burst out.

Kasumigaoka Utaha rushed ahead of Xu Ming and sat down next to Kato Megumi, then patted the empty seat next to her.

"Amin, sit here."

Kato Megumi raised her eyebrows, a hint of displeasure on her face.

"Kasumigaoka-senpai, don't you think that's very rude?"

"Should we be polite to a woman who steals fish?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha made a sarcastic remark at her, then turned to the boss and shouted:

"Boss, one more of the same!"

"Hey!"

The owner of the handmade pot only glanced up slightly before focusing on the boiling soup pot in front of him.

Seeing that Xu Ming hesitated and did not come over, Kasumigaoka Utaha patted the seat next to her again.

"Little brother~"

The voice sounded particularly gentle.

Xu Ming's body trembled involuntarily. He remembered the fear of being dominated by his sister and quickly and obediently sat down next to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately gave Kato Megumi a provocative look.

Kato Megumi frowned, just about to say something.

Ayame placed two bowls of noodles in front of Kato Megumi and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Just as Kato Megumi was about to push her noodles in front of Xu Ming, Kasumigaoka Utaha beat her to it and pushed her fragrant tonkotsu ramen in front of Xu Ming first.

Upon seeing this, Acorus calamus immediately revealed a playful smile.

"Please enjoy your meal, sir/madam."

She made a casual remark, then pretended to be helping her father, but actually kept glancing at the three people at the bar, her face clearly saying, "I'm curious, I love gossip."

Xu Ming quickly pushed the noodles back.

"Sister, you should eat this noodle first."

Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes darted around, and surprisingly, she didn't refuse.