"Kakashi, you haven't been to school these past few days, everyone was really worried about you."
Rin Nohara looked very happy, surrounded by people who were all Kakashi's close friends.
Kakashi scanned his surroundings, and for once, he didn't act tsundere: "I'm sorry for making you worry."
Hearing this, Obito, who was pretending to be aloof, couldn't help but open his eyes (O.o) and scrutinize him: "Are you really Kakashi? You're not someone disguised, are you?"
Kakashi didn't explain anything, he just rolled his Byakugan at him.
Obito instantly nodded: "Mm, confirmed, it's Kakashi."
Anko secretly touched her wallet, then said: "To celebrate, I'll treat everyone to three-color dango after school."
"You still love sweets so much."
Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but poke her soft waist: "You should be careful not to get fat in the future."
Anko patted her chest confidently: "No way! As long as I keep exercising, I won't get fat no matter how many sweets I eat!"
Just then, Toki suggested: "Just eating dango isn't enough. How about... I treat everyone to barbecue? How about Yakiniku Q?"
Rin Nohara nodded, turning to look beside her: "I'm fine with it, but what about Obito and Kakashi?"
"Okay."
Kakashi didn't refuse his friends' kindness. He suddenly understood his father's choice; with such a group of friends... he wouldn't regret even abandoning a mission.
Obito raised a hand to adjust his goggles: "Barbecue, you say? I'm always ready!"
Anko raised her hand: "After school, you all go ahead, I'll go buy some three-color dango to bring over."
Kurenai Yuhi didn't immediately agree, but instead turned her head to look at Asuma Sarutobi next to her.
She wanted to invite Asuma to come along, but since she wasn't the one treating, it wouldn't be right to invite someone else without permission. However, Asuma was oblivious to his surroundings, just pinching his chin, seemingly lost in thought.
Toki noticed Kurenai Yuhi's subtle movement, so he reached out and patted Asuma's shoulder, calling: "Asuma, you come too."
"Huh?" Asuma was startled for a moment, then instinctively echoed: "Oh, oh, okay!"
Kurenai Yuhi was a little angry, her cheeks puffed out slightly, and she pouted: "You don't even know what we're going to do, do you?"
Asuma chuckled awkwardly: "Do what?"
"Sell you off."
Kurenai Yuhi walked away after saying that, not giving Asuma any chance to explain.
Asuma reached out: "Hey, hey, Yuhi, wait for me..."
After school, everyone gathered at Yakiniku Q.
Toki originally wanted a private room, but the barbecue restaurant staff said there were no private rooms available, but there were many empty tables in the main hall that they could choose from.
Toki frowned slightly, just about to suggest changing restaurants, when Kakashi raised his hand and pulled him.
"I'm fine, sitting in the main hall is fine."
Rumors wouldn't disappear just because they hid in a private room; pretending to be deaf and dumb wouldn't work.
Toki looked into his eyes: "Okay."
But even so, he still asked the barbecue restaurant staff for a corner table where there was no one else around.
"Hey, hey, hey! I'm here, make some space on the table."
Anko rushed in, carrying a large bag of three-color dango and some other street snacks, all of which were sweets.
"Anko, you're hopeless."
Kurenai Yuhi sighed, already starting to calculate how much weight she would gain after this meal.
"Hehehe."
As they chatted and ate, more and more people filled the barbecue restaurant, and the empty seats next to Toki were all taken.
As expected, discussions about the White Fang soon began.
"I don't agree with White Fang-sama abandoning the mission. A Ninja should prioritize missions, and besides, White Fang-sama's choice caused losses to the Village."
"Pengmu Kangfu, what if White Fang-sama did it to save you?"
"Of course!"
Pengmu Kangfu's voice suddenly rose several octaves, as if worried others wouldn't believe him, and he continued.
"For the mission, for the Village, what if I even sacrificed my life? On the contrary, White Fang-sama... Heh, I didn't ask White Fang-sama to save me."
His voice was very impassioned, and in contrast, Kakashi's hand gripping his chopsticks tightened more and more.
"Kakashi..."
Rin Nohara was extremely worried. She never expected to meet the comrade whom White Fang-sama chose to save by abandoning a mission.
No, it should be "former comrade" now.
Kakashi shook his head slightly, and said softly: "I'm fine."
However, the lively atmosphere suddenly quieted down, leaving only the sizzling sound of the barbecue on the grill.
"I just feel... it wasn't worth it for my father."
Just then, Toki poked Obito and whispered in his ear: "Hey, Obito, go attract the attention of the people at the next table."
Obito thought for a moment and asked: "Why me?"
Toki placed both hands on his shoulders, staring into his eyes, and said seriously: "You were born with that ability. Just standing there makes you the center of attention."
"Really?"
Obito's eyes lit up. If Toki said that, wasn't he acknowledging his ability?
"It's true!" Toki waved his hand, urging him, "Go quickly, do anything, as long as you get their attention, even if it's just for a moment."
"Alright, alright."
Obito responded and slowly walked towards the center of the hall.
"Cough, cough..."
Obito coughed twice, his throat immediately went hoarse, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
But seeing Toki already walking towards the next table, and glancing at Kakashi, Obito closed his eyes.
I'm going all out!
Then he clapped his hands together and shouted: "Cough, cough! Everyone look at me! Look at me! I have an announcement!"
The effect was outstanding. Almost everyone in the barbecue restaurant focused their attention on him, even the staff who were supposed to maintain order wanted to see what he was going to do.
However, the next second.
Obito didn't make any move, but Toki on the other side aimed a hook punch directly at Pengmu Kangfu's face.
"Go to hell, you bastard!"
Bang!
Pengmu Kangfu, completely unprepared, was knocked to the ground by a single punch.
He had just gotten up and hadn't had time to speak when Obito, who had rushed over from behind, delivered a powerful kick to his waist.
Bang!
In terms of force, that kick was much harder than Toki's punch, but in terms of insult, it was still somewhat lacking.
The two were about to continue fighting, but they were stopped and pulled apart by the Ninja at Pengmu Kangfu's table.
Pengmu Kangfu covered his swollen cheek with one hand and rubbed his lower back with the other, his eyes dark.
"Where did these brats come from?"
Toki struggled free, and at the same time, freed Obito: "I'm too lazy to reason with you, you don't deserve to hear it!"
"Bastard!" Pengmu Kangfu clenched his fists tightly, "Whose children are you? How can you have no upbringing at all! Who are your parents!"
Obito wasn't scared at all and charged straight up: "This great master is Uchiha Obito! If you have the guts, come find me at the Uchiha Clan compound!"
Uchiha...
Pengmu Kangfu's face stiffened. Everyone in Konoha knew that the Uchiha Clan was the most protective of their own. Even if he had the courage, he wouldn't dare go there to cause trouble.
Alright, I'll endure it.
Pengmu Kangfu turned to look at the other culprit: "Brat, who are you?"
Toki spat, acting extremely arrogant, almost as if the words "profligate son" were written on his face.
"Uzumaki Toki, I live at Konoha Road, Number 01."
"Konoha Road, Number 01, is it..." Pengmu Kangfu gritted his teeth, recalling the exact location in his mind.
Wait!
Isn't that the First Hokage-sama's...