He was indeed very interested in this future Fourth Hokage.
After all, his portrayal in the original work was not extensive, and it was difficult to define him accurately based on just a few words.
Perfect.
It would be great to have a good chat during this time.
He was going to be Hokage sooner or later, and even if he only governed for a year, he still had the ability to influence the overall situation of the Uchiha.
Knowing oneself and one's opponent was still very important.
Thinking of this, he smiled and spoke.
"Alright!"
"It's almost noon, so let's go grab a meal."
"Minato-san, where should we go?"
Namikaze Minato frowned in thought.
A moment later.
A slight smile appeared on his face: "Follow me."
...Half an hour later, Akimichi BBQ restaurant.
Inside a quiet private room.
The two sat opposite each other.
Exquisite dishes were brought out one after another, quickly filling the entire table.
However.
Looking at the scene before him, the smile on Namikaze Minato's face began to falter.
A moment later, he spoke with a troubled expression.
"If I weren't eating with Jin-kun, I really wouldn't bear to come here."
"Kushina is too strict; my allowance is too small."
"Coming to the Akimichi Clan once costs me most of a month's allowance."
Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes.
He hadn't forgotten to show affection even now; it was really too much.
"Minato-san, that's enough!" Uchiha Jin immediately said, "I know you're happy, but you don't need to put on a show for me."
"This kind of public display of affection is not friendly to a single person like me."
Uh.
Hearing these words, Minato looked bewildered.
He could swear to the heavens that he really had no such intention.
However, never mind.
Because when he thought about it carefully, his words did seem to have a hint of showing affection.
So, after shrugging, he also began to eat and drink heartily.
He hadn't been lying earlier.
Even though he had a good relationship with Choza and Todo of the Akimichi Clan, he couldn't eat without paying!
This BBQ restaurant tasted good, the only downside was that it was too expensive.
Having finally gotten an opportunity, he didn't even care about important matters and immediately started to compete with Uchiha Jin for food.
A moment later, after they had eaten and drunk their fill.
Both of them half-reclined in the private room, their faces filled with satisfaction.
"Hmm, it's really good."
"I used to hear that the Akimichi Clan's food was good, but I was always short on money and never came."
"This time, I'm benefiting from you, Minato-san!"
Uchiha Jin said with a smile.
Yes.
Even though he was from the great Celestial Empire, a land of gourmet food in his previous life, he had to admit that the Akimichi Clan's secret recipe BBQ had a unique flavor.
It was truly satisfying!
This was the first time he had tasted such good food since transmigrating.
Yes.
When he first transmigrated, he was a child, relying on his own abilities to get by at Teuchi Ichiraku.
As he grew older and entered the Ninja Academy, he had to protect his life.
Although he pretended to be a good-for-nothing on the surface, he was actually training extra every day, so he had no time to research gourmet food.
After graduating from the Ninja Academy, it was even more so.
First, he went to the Hidden Mist Battlefield, and after returning, there was a pile of things to deal with.
Alas!
The more he spoke, the more tears flowed!
Sometimes he couldn't help but lament that his system really didn't suit him!
It would be better to have something like a diligence system.
But, there was truly no other way!
In the chaotic Shinobi World, a Lie flat system was not suitable.
Not to mention his background, which was the Uchiha.
Although the Sharingan was very good, the position of this clan was too awkward.
"Hmm, is this Jin-kun's first time?" Minato couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Aren't you a Uchiha Elder?"
He was really a bit confused.
Although the Akimichi Clan's BBQ was expensive, and he knew your childhood was unfortunate, you're an Elder now, aren't you?
Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes.
"Uchiha Elders don't get a salary, and the Police Chief's is an annual salary, so I have to wait until the end of the year!"
"They did give me a clan dividend, but that's also settled once a year."
"And what's annoying is that my war bonuses also have to wait until after the war to be settled."
"So, that's how it is."
"Strictly speaking, I'm still a poor person."
"I can only go to Uncle Teuchi's place every day for free meals and endure Ayame's merciless mockery."
"It's very difficult for me!"
At this point.
Uchiha Jin immediately began to complain.
Yes.
Don't look at him being impressive every day, constantly interacting with the village's higher-ups.
But, in essence.
He was still a commoner.
Namikaze Minato shook his head, speechless.
Especially now that he had eaten and drunk his fill, it was time for him to discuss serious matters.
Immediately.
After having the waiter clear away the leftovers and bring a pot of tea, his gaze became serious.
"Alright, Jin-kun."
"I imagine you've guessed that I have something important to discuss today, having invited me out."
"I'm not good at beating around the bush, so I'll just say it directly."
"Actually, when I first met you, I only thought you were a late-blooming genius."
"It seems you, Kakashi, Obito, and Rin are all the same age, but now your strength has already surpassed Kakashi's."
"But, why?"