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Shin spent the morning instructing Nawaki, but now he had a headache. He swore he’d never teach anyone again.
It was mentally exhausting. He hadn’t felt this tired when teaching Kushina and Mikoto. Was Nawaki just that dumb?
No, that wasn’t it. He was simply more patient with girls.
With boys, he was less patient.
“Thank you, Shin,” Nawaki said gratefully. Shin had taught him several Jutsu.
“No need for verbal thanks. Just treat me to a good meal,” Shin said.
“Sure, anything you want.”
“Then I want a roasted toad from Mount Myōboku. Can you catch one for me?” Shin teased.
“Where’s Mount Myōboku? Tell me, and I’ll go catch one.” Nawaki looked at Shin seriously.
“Just kidding. You’d be lucky if you weren’t eaten by the toads there.”
Shin was just joking. Besides, he didn’t know where Mount Myōboku was.
“Let’s go eat.”
Shin went inside and called Kushina, Mikoto, and Konan, then they left with Nawaki.
“Nawaki, what are you treating us to? Don’t tell me it’s just cheap ramen,” Kushina said suspiciously.
“Of course not! I’m treating you to something good! Anything you want!” Nawaki declared.
He couldn’t take them for ramen after Shin had taught him so many Jutsu. Konoha ramen might be good, but it wasn’t fancy.
Speaking of which, Ichiraku Ramen didn’t exist yet. Teuchi probably hadn’t opened his shop yet.
“Then let’s have Yakiniku. We had it yesterday, but I still want more,” Kushina said.
Shin nodded.
“I know a new Yakiniku place. The food is better than any other place I’ve been to. It’s a bit far, though,” Nawaki said.
“Really?” Shin didn’t know. He hadn’t been in Konoha for over half a year.
“You’ll see. It’s not just delicious; it’s also cheap.”
Nawaki led the way.
“It really is far,” Shin complained. They had been walking for half an hour.
“Nawaki said it’s cheap, right? It’s probably because it’s so far from the center of the village,” Mikoto said.
“Probably. But I wonder how the food is.”
Shin looked at Nawaki. If the food wasn’t good, he’d spar with Nawaki.
The restaurant was nicely decorated.
And the prices were indeed cheap, about a third of what they usually paid.
The marinated meat arrived. They could grill it themselves or have the staff do it. They chose to grill it themselves.
“Shin, how’s Sis doing on the battlefield?” Nawaki asked with concern.
“Don’t worry about her. She’ll be fine.”
Tsunade was strong, and Shin had given her his Mangekyō Sharingan abilities with the Transcription Seal. Even if Konoha lost the war, she would survive.
“By the way, I heard you were amazing on the battlefield. That you defeated the Third Kazekage.”
Nawaki’s eyes held a hint of doubt. He couldn’t believe Shin could defeat a Kage.
“Nawaki, are you doubting me? Want to spar?”
“No, thank you.” Nawaki quickly shook his head. He had sparred with Shin before and knew the difference in their strength.
He didn’t want to be beaten up.
“Shin, it’s ready! Come eat!”
Mikoto placed some grilled meat on Shin’s plate, followed by Kushina.
“Shin, try this. I grilled it myself.”
Shin looked at the meat Kushina had grilled. It was covered in chili powder. He almost refused, but seeing her expectant gaze, he took a bite.
He took a sip of water, his face expressionless. However, He wouldn’t be eating that again.
“Kushina, don’t waste food. Even if Nawaki’s treating us, we shouldn’t waste it.”
Shin said. He wasn’t trying to be mean; he just didn’t want to encourage Kushina.
If he praised her cooking, she might make more.
“Hmph, it’s delicious!” Kushina huffed.
“Kushina-neechan has no self-awareness,” Konan whispered.
Her voice was soft, but they all heard her. They burst out laughing.
Even Mikoto, who had been in a bad mood, couldn’t help but giggle.
After over an hour, they finally left the restaurant. The food had been delicious, better than what Shin had eaten the night before, and cheaper.
But even though it was cheap, Nawaki still clutched his wallet with a pained expression.
“Oh, I almost forgot something important,” Nawaki suddenly exclaimed.
“What is it?” Shin asked.
“I haven’t collected my mission reward yet. I’ll be going now.” Nawaki hurried off.
Shin shook his head, then took Kushina, Mikoto, and Konan for a stroll through Konoha. He mainly wanted to show Konan around.
They returned home in the evening. Mikoto kept a close eye on Kushina. Wherever Kushina went, Mikoto followed.
“Mikoto, why are you following me?”
Kushina was annoyed. Mikoto had even followed her to the bathroom.
“Why do you think?” Mikoto countered.
“Fine, I’ll sleep in my own room tonight,” Kushina said, defeated.
But Mikoto continued to watch her. She was determined to keep an eye on Kushina.
“Fine, follow me if you want. But don’t come into my room.”
Kushina entered her room and shut the door, locking Mikoto out. She wouldn’t let Mikoto in.
Being watched constantly was uncomfortable.
Mikoto smiled and left. But she didn’t go to her own room.
She headed towards Shin’s room. Kushina didn’t understand the concept of “Guarding the Thief.”
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