However, 'Sasuke' had no intention of exposing him immediately; instead, he suddenly became interested, wanting to see how far Konohamaru could impersonate him.
'Sasuke' leaned close to Chizhao's ear and whispered,
"He's my little brother Konohamaru, leave him to me...."
After saying that, he leisurely crossed his arms over his chest, a playful smile on his lips:
"Are you guys here for this event too? How come I don't see Konohamaru?"
'Naruto' rubbed his nose, his gaze flickering uncertainly:
"Ah... he had something really important to do, so he couldn't come...."
As he finished speaking, his eyes unconsciously slid to the girl beside 'Sasuke', and with a gossipy expression, he immediately changed the subject:
"This sis... no... is this girl your girlfriend? I don't think I've ever seen her before."
Uh...
It seemed Naruto hadn't mentioned her in front of Konohamaru yet, and this seemed to be their first meeting, so it was normal not to recognize her.
But 'Sasuke' was blushing furiously at the mention of "girlfriend" from the other party.
Then he remembered he was wearing Sasuke's face, and immediately sobered up, retorting:
"No way, don't talk nonsense, kid!"
At this moment, Moegi's sharp eyes caught sight of the short skirt hidden beneath 'Sasuke's' clothes, and she shouted:
"But Sasuke-elder brother specially wore a skirt and brought a girl to the event to eat barbecue, so she must be someone special! How romantic!"
The Naruto inside 'Sasuke's' head had a vein throbbing on his forehead; he never expected that his plan to embarrass Sasuke would unexpectedly strengthen the perceived relationship between Sasuke and Chizhao in others' eyes.
An unspeakable annoyance surged in his heart, and he secretly gritted his teeth, indignant.
How infuriating!!
"It's not what you think.... I just... asked him to bring me, right, Sasuke!"
Chizhao gave him a look, and 'Sasuke' immediately understood, clearing his throat:
"That's right, I just thought the event was interesting, and I get free barbecue, so I came."
Ise Udon, still sniffling and fidgeting in his short skirt, asked with a puzzled expression:
"The event should be for three people, who is the other one?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a loud voice caught everyone's attention:
"I'm ready! Bring all the barbecue!"
On the other side, 'Shikamaru' tore off the fabric around his waist, and the beautiful skirt hem fluttered in the breeze, his fair skin exposed to the air, standing out among the boys wearing skirts.
That idiot, didn't I tell him to keep a low profile?
How could he lose control as soon as he saw barbecue.....
Helpless, Chizhao covered her face, pointing at 'Shikamaru':
"Our companion is him...."
Under the boss's "review," Chizhao and her two companions successfully qualified for the free meal event. The three sat side-by-side, facing 'Naruto' and his group, who had also qualified for the free meal.
Glancing at 'Shikamaru', who was eagerly grilling meat, and then at 'Sasuke', who was wearing a skirt, eyes narrowed, intently staring at 'Naruto' across from him, Chizhao mentally reviewed their true identities.
It felt like a dream.
Too unreal.
Due to limited seating, the six of them sat face-to-face like this, and 'Naruto' was sweating profusely and at a loss under 'Sasuke's' gaze.
Konohamaru gritted his teeth inwardly, but maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.
"Why are you looking at me like that...."
It's okay, my Naruto-elder brother impersonation is perfect, he definitely won't find out.
But 'Sasuke's' soul-piercing question instantly flustered him.
"Why are you missing a tooth?"
"Eh?!"
Chizhao also looked over and saw 'Naruto' frantically covering his mouth.
Konohamaru secretly ran his tongue over his perfectly aligned teeth, realizing he had been tricked. He awkwardly lowered his hands and said angrily:
"You... you're talking nonsense, how could I be missing a tooth!"
'Sasuke' raised an eyebrow; he had only slightly scared Konohamaru, and he became so unsteady. If it had been someone else familiar with him, they would have seen through him immediately.
To ensure this absurd event ended smoothly, Chizhao put barbecue on each of their plates, playing mediator:
"Alright, alright, don't worry about those details. Don't forget why we're here. If we don't eat now, it'll all be eaten by Ch... Shikamaru and them."
Who knows how many rounds of barbecue had already been served, devoured by 'Shikamaru', Ise Udon, and Moegi.
'Naruto' and 'Sasuke' exchanged glances, then suddenly came back to their senses and plunged into the frenzy of devouring barbecue.
Eating and surveying the restaurant, Chizhao noticed that the boys in short skirts were actually walking around as if it were completely normal.
Of course, some of them were forced to wear short skirts by their female friends; they sat shyly in the corner, looking like they were about to cry.
Chizhao silently stuffed another piece of barbecue into her mouth, her gaze on the grill. The meat slices she had just put on were gone again at some point.
Turning her head, she saw 'Sasuke' putting a piece of still-undercooked barbecue into his mouth. Chizhao quickly grabbed him.
"Wait a minute! Have you been eating the barbecue from this side the whole time?"
'Sasuke' was startled, then nodded: "Yeah, can't I?"
"Idiot, those are all freshly grilled and not fully cooked. You didn't eat them all, did you?"
"Eh?!"
The barbecue 'Sasuke' was holding with his chopsticks dropped into his plate. He suddenly clutched his stomach, his face twisted in discomfort.
"Ow, my stomach hurts, restroom, restroom!"
Watching 'Sasuke' rush out in a panic, 'Shikamaru' sighed and shook his head:
"What a waste...." Then he stuffed a large mouthful of barbecue into his mouth.
Moegi, happily eating, looked up from her plate, her round eyes gazing at Chizhao:
"Are you a Ninja too, big sister? I don't think I've seen you much?"
Chizhao carefully grilled the meat as she replied:
"Of course I'm a Ninja, but I'm on missions in another department, so I'm only in the Village during my breaks."
At this moment, 'Naruto' across from them suddenly put down his bowl and chopsticks, exclaiming, "Then aren't you incredibly powerful?"
Hearing their conversation, which sounded like strangers talking, made 'Shikamaru' unable to help but laugh. The three across from him looked at him in confusion.
'Shikamaru' could only wave his hand, suppressing his laughter, his shoulders trembling slightly: "Sorry, sorry, you two continue talking, I'll continue eating barbecue...."
Ise Udon, still sniffling, stared blankly at 'Shikamaru' continuously eating barbecue, thinking to himself:
This older brother is so amazing....
Shifting her gaze from 'Shikamaru', who was devouring barbecue, Chizhao flipped the nearly cooked meat slices, considering how to answer the question of the person in front of her.
A familiar figure sat down beside her, and a magnetic voice sounded in her ear:
"At least more powerful than you, you super idiot."
Chizhao turned her head and smiled with delight when she saw Sasuke had returned:
"You came at the perfect time, just a little longer and the barbecue will be ready to eat!"
