Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

Because that man has always been his hero.

"Oh, did I say something wrong?"

Kisame looked completely unconvinced, ignoring Kakashi's sharp gaze, just as the latter had previously ignored his presence.

He looked down at Kakashi, who was less than 1.5 meters tall, and continued:

"Whether it was caused by the villagers' gossip and made him depressed, or because his achievements were too great and he was secretly suppressed by the Konoha higher-ups, or it was to protect you, his son..."

Regardless of the reason or so-called righteousness, suicide is a cowardly way of dealing with problems.

As long as a person is alive, all problems can be solved; once a person dies, everything is gone.

The men of Konoha still lack a bit of guts.

If Kisame were replaced by Sakumo Hatake, and he suffered the same fate, Konoha would likely be plunged into a bloodbath with countless deaths.

"Take back what you said."

Kakashi tilted his head back, clenched his fist, and stared at Kisame as he spoke slowly, a murderous intent surging in his eyes.

He graduated at the age of five, became a Chunin at the age of six, and is not yet eleven years old this year. He has already carried out hundreds of missions, big and small, and his hands are stained with blood and lives.

He really would kill.

"I don't want to argue with you. Since we're both ninjas, let's settle things with our fists."

Kisame met Kakashi's gaze without flinching, instead pointing to the training ground beneath his feet. "I have some urgent business to attend to today. If you want my apology, come here at nine o'clock tomorrow morning for a duel. Let me see if the son of that coward Hatake Sakumo is just a show-off, a complete waste."

Without waiting for Kakashi's reply, he turned and left.

37. Beef noodles without noodles

"Brother Kisame!"

"Kai called out from behind. Kisame and Kakashi suddenly got into a verbal argument, putting him in a difficult position, unsure of who to side with."

Kakashi took a deep look at Kisame's departing figure, then turned and left in another direction without saying a word.

Matt Kai quickly chased after him.

"Kakashi, are you really going to fight Kisame? He may be a genin, but he's really strong. He not only beat me in a run, but he also taught me a lot of training methods. You might not be able to beat him..."

Kai walked beside Kakashi, feeling worried for his best friend.

Unexpectedly, his words angered Kakashi once again.

Kakashi stopped and sneered:

“Kai, I’m not as useless as you. Haven’t you realized that all those so-called competitions I had with you before were just me deliberately letting you win? Because I didn’t want you to lose too badly.”

"I...I know."

Kai froze, then said bitterly, standing there watching his friend leave.

after awhile.

Just as Might Guy was feeling disheartened and walking alone on the street, Kakashi suddenly returned.

"Tell me everything you know about Kisame Hoshigaki."

He crossed his arms and said calmly to Matt Kai, "This guy has obviously studied me. I also need to know about my opponent."

Finally, he paused for a moment and added:

"Also, I apologize for my harsh tone just now, and for saying things I shouldn't have."

"Hehe, it's okay. Kakashi, I knew you were cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

Matt Kai didn't take it to heart at all; his mood instantly brightened, and he acted as if nothing had happened.

Just then.

"Cuckoo."

A protest came from inside Kai's stomach, so loud that it drew the attention of many passersby.

"I'll treat you to ramen, let's talk while we eat."

After saying this, Kakashi turned and walked forward.

"Haha, that's so embarrassing." Kai scratched the back of his head, gave a happy smile, and followed along cheerfully.

Soon, the two arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.

Ichiraku Ramen has been open for less than four years, but it has already made a name for itself in the village. There are always long queues, and it is very popular.

The owner, who is 27 years old this year, is known for his stubbornness and dedication. For many years, he has been persistently studying cooking techniques, vowing to create the most delicious ramen in the world.

This dedication has earned the recognition of all diners, and the constant stream of customers coming and going at the restaurant every day is the best proof of that.

When Kakashi and Guy entered the store, the lunch rush had just passed, so they didn't have to wait in line for too long.

"Boss, two bowls of ramen, please. I'll add extra chili to mine."

Kakashi held up two fingers and said to Teuchi.

"It's Kakashi and Guy. Okay, please wait a moment."

He smiled and turned to go into the kitchen to get busy.

Kisame arrived nearby without a sound.

Through the kitchen window, he saw Tsuteki busy at work, skillfully preparing two steaming bowls of ramen in just one minute.

And so, Kisame made his move.

Suddenly.

With a loud crash, a pot hanging on the wall behind him fell to the ground.

"Has the hook come loose again?"

He shook his head, muttered to himself, and walked over to pick up the pot.

What I didn't notice when I typed it out was...

A chakra thread silently slipped in through the window, carrying a packet of colorless powder, and sprinkled into the bowl of ramen with the most chili.

The powder dissolves quickly in the broth.

Unaware of what was happening, Tetsuya carried two bowls of ramen out and presented them to Kakashi and Guy with a smile.

It's a laxative; Kisame added a laxative.

He stayed in the corner until the two finished their ramen and left before coming out.

Kisame and Guy had run around Konoha dozens of times, and since they were a little hungry, they went into the shop.

"Guest, what would you like to eat?"

When he first saw Kisame, he was overwhelmed by the powerful aura emanating from him and couldn't help but ask politely.

"Boss, a bowl of beef noodles, please. No noodles, just the maximum amount of beef."

Kisame glanced at the menu on the wall and spoke.

Beef ramen without noodles?

Upon hearing this, Shou Da froze on the spot, and after a long while, he came to his senses and said somewhat awkwardly:

"I've never had this kind of ramen served to me before."

He started as an apprentice at a ramen shop when he was a teenager, and later opened his own shop. This is the first time in all these years that he has seen a customer like this.

"That's because I wasn't here. If I had been here, you would have already started this."

Kisame glanced at Teuchi and gave him a friendly yet sinister smile. "Don't worry, I'll give you enough money."

He trembled all over and silently turned and went into the kitchen.

Soon, a large bowl of beef noodles (without noodles) was served.

Kisame picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily. After finishing one bowl, he ordered four more in one go, and finally ate until he was about 70% full.

A healthy diet should follow the principle of small, frequent meals. For example, Kisame eats six to seven meals a day, and each meal is small, consisting of only a few kilograms of food.

"Boss, your beef is pretty good. I'll come again tomorrow."

Kisame finished his meal with satisfaction, took out a large bill, placed it on the counter, and turned to leave.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Kisame arrived at the training ground early to wait.

However, when the time came, Kakashi was nowhere to be seen.

"Could it be that the laxative dosage was too high and he can't walk anymore?"

Kisame pondered to himself, reflecting on his actions.

Only through continuous self-reflection can we summarize experiences and make continuous progress.

It wasn't until almost 9:30 that time.

Kakashi, supported by Might Guy, arrived at the training ground. However, he was pale, his legs were trembling, and he looked extremely weak.

"You're almost half an hour late. I thought you were too scared to come."

Kisame stared at Kakashi, his cold tone carrying a hint of mockery.

"Brother Kisame, could you please tell me... that your match with Kakashi could be postponed? He had an upset stomach yesterday and hasn't been feeling well since."

Might Guy immediately bowed to Kisame and pleaded with him.

Kisame, upon hearing this, dismissed it and continued to verbally provoke Kakashi:

"If you don't dare to duel me, you can just admit defeat sooner. Why bother deliberately getting a stomachache and playing the victim? Don't worry, for Kai's sake, I won't tell anyone about this."

The effect is immediate.

"Kai, move aside."

Kakashi gave Might Guy a push, signaling the latter to make room.