Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

Chapter 107: Unease

"Life is so comfortable."

Tsukiki stretched and yawned. It was a new day, and since it was a rare day without having to be a sparring partner, Tsukiki decided to go out for a stroll and maybe have a meal at Ichiraku Ramen.

"Uncle Ichiraku, long time no see. A bowl of miso chashu ramen, a big bowl."

As always, Yue Shu walked in and spoke to the uncle in front of him.

"Good."

The ramen vendor responded and began preparing.

Ichiraku Ramen is a family business run by the Ichiraku family, and its skills have been passed down for many years.

Each generation takes over the title of Ichiro; it's their custom.

"Little Yile, do you need help?"

Yue Shu looked at the father and son, one big and one small, in front of her. The two looked very similar and seemed like family.

"You're actually younger than me, so call me Xiao Yile!"

The boy in front of her looked like he had just come of age, and was indeed more than a year or two older than the twelve-year-old Yue Shu.

But there was no other way; the Yile family's traditions forced him to call him Little Yile, and that became his name.

"Well, what can we do? You all have this name, so we can only use this to distinguish you."

Yue Shu smiled, which made Xiao Yi hum in delight.

“I’m going to abolish this thing in the future. It’s fine to be happy, but it has to be something that every generation calls ‘Happy’.”

"What are you saying, you brat?"

Daiichi Raku tapped Koichi Raku on the head, and at the same time, Tsukiki's ramen was served.

As always, it looks very appealing, and not only that, a wonderful aroma wafts out.

This is the most famous Ichiraku Ramen from Naruto.

The taste and appearance certainly live up to its reputation.

Yue Shu watched the interaction between the father and son with amusement, then broke open her chopsticks and started slurping noodles.

People from the past said that Ichiraku Ramen is the place where the Will of Fire is passed down.

Almost all the famous Konoha ninjas have appeared at Ichiraku Ramen.

Old generation, new generation.

All the will of fire has truly been passed down in this small stall, amidst the aroma of cooking.

As Yue Shu slurped her noodles, she suddenly remembered this.

"Xiao Yi Le".

"Huh? What?"

Yue Shu suddenly spoke up, and Xiao Yi Le looked over with a slightly displeased gaze. It seemed that his argument with his father just now was no match for him.

What do you think is the significance of Ichiraku Ramen?

As soon as he finished speaking, Da Yile, who was tidying up, paused for a moment before continuing to tidy up.

Xiao Yile looked at the moon tree, unable to answer for a moment.

"That's probably like this—I quite like the expressions on the guests' faces when they eat."

"Because people's expressions and feelings when they eat are the most genuine; whether it's good or bad, happiness or disappointment, everything can be seen clearly."

Xiao Yile thought for a moment and slowly opened her mouth. Da Yile, who was beside her, quietly washed the dishes without saying a word.

"is it?"

Yue Shu watched Xiao Yi Le for a while, and finally the corner of her mouth slightly raised, so much so that no one even noticed.

Because in the next instant, Tsukiki slurped up a large mouthful of ramen and finished it in one go.

"I'm full, thank you for your hospitality."

Yue Shu clasped her hands together and said something.

This is their habit; having been here for so long, it's inevitable that they'll follow it too.

Goodbye, I'll come again next time.

Yue Shu stood up, waved, and then slipped away, leaving Da Xiao and Yi Le staring blankly at the doorway.

The sound of Yue Shu's footsteps gradually faded away, and finally Da Yi Le burst out laughing.

What are you laughing at?

"Who knows? Maybe that kid will try to steal our business in the future."

"Stealing our business? He's the most talented genius in Konoha right now, people say he's comparable to the First Hokage. He's opening a shop and trying to steal our business?"

"Who knows? You just said those things, you should know better than anyone else."

After Da Yile finished speaking, he continued washing the dishes, leaving Xiao Yile with a somewhat puzzled look.

Meanwhile, Yue Shu's desire to open a shop was growing stronger.

"Task triggered: Open your own shop, a shop that can carry on the will of fire, happiness, and joy. Reward for completing the task is three chances to win a prize."

A voice echoed in his mind, and Yue Shu's steps were stopped.

He couldn't believe that this mission was so routine, yet the rewards were so generous.

I just don't know how these subsequent conditions are determined.

Yue Shu's heart pounded faster and faster. No sooner said than done. This place was closest to Bai Ya's house. Given Bai Ya's situation, it shouldn't be difficult for him to borrow some of her money to open a shop. After all, he was the number one person after the Hokage, and he must have some savings.

With that thought in mind, Yue Shu arrived at Bai Ya's house and knocked on the door.

After knocking several times, a belated response finally came from inside the door.

A few seconds later, the door opened, and White Fang's figure appeared in front of them.

"I'm here to visit again—"

Yue Shu stopped speaking as the white-toothed man in front of her looked so haggard and listless, a stark contrast to his usual confident, cheerful, and gentle demeanor.

"what happened to you?"

""

Tsukiki's question went unanswered; White Fang simply turned and walked away in silence.

"Where's Mano-san?"

Yue Shu walked in with a frown; the room was a mess.

It's a complete mess.

"died."

Bai Ya's voice was very calm, which made Yue Shu freeze on the spot.

What are you saying?

"died!"

White Fang roared loudly, then calmed down and quietly walked to a corner to sit down, where his knife hung on the wall.

It is a symbol of white teeth, and also the knife named White Teeth.

The tall man was locked in the corner, his eyes lifeless.

Where is Kakashi?

After a moment, Yue Shu asked, "I never knew about this before."

"Don't disturb him, he's sleeping in his room."

Bai Ya's voice was calm and soft.

Yue Shu stared at Bai Ya for a long time, but still didn't know what to say.

At this moment, the excitement of wanting to open a shop in my heart has completely disappeared.

Tsukiki felt a sharp pain in her heart.

The person who was so cheerful and like an older sister just died so quietly?

Tsukiki hoped it was fake, but White Fang's reaction had already revealed the truth.

A thousand words are stuck in my throat, unable to escape.

Yue Shu clenched her fists, walked quietly to Bai Ya's side, and sat there against the wall, just like him, quietly.

This was the best solution he could come up with using his own brain.

At this moment, Yue Shu was unaware that the master and apprentice, on their way home, were also encountering unexpected events—

Anxiety began to creep into Yue Shu's heart. Suddenly, it was like a huge dark cloud drifting in from a clear sky, completely obscuring the view. She was worried about whether it would rain or not...

Chapter 108: The Breeze

"Long, long ago, there was a village where the people were born with extraordinary talents."

"That village was isolated from the world and did not interact with the secular world. It intended to enclose its territory and live as a paradise."

"Unfortunately, people's desires are not so simple. When people discovered that this talent could be passed down, they became greedy for the smiling face of Peach Blossom Spring."

Talent is inherently an intangible thing; once it becomes tangible, people's fervor for it becomes apparent.

The wind blows across the waves, and people embrace the breeze, inhaling the local flavor.

Namikaze Village, a little-known village, is inhabited by blond-haired villagers, each of whom is a genius. But one night, the village was emptied out.

All that remained were corpses and blood.

What we cannot have, we must destroy; this is the same principle behind people's pursuit of talent.

That night, a little boy followed the water and luck, bypassed the sea of ​​blood, and walked out of this paradise. A leaf also drifted onto him on the wind.

The little boy also had blond hair, his surname was Namikaze, and his given name was Minato.