Trouble

As the day neared its end, the trio finally completed the task of cleaning Hokage Rock. By this point, they were feeling exhausted and their stomachs were audibly growling.

"Nawaki, let's go grab some fried dumplings," Kirito suggested, patting his rumbling stomach.

Nono had opened a small snack bar in the village's food street, offering novel, affordable, and delicious food, which added to it sucess.

Kirito, with the help of his friends at the academy, had successfully promoted the establishment, making it a lucrative source of income for the orphanage.

"Fried dumplings,They're quite tasty, i've already eaten them before,and I'm starving. Let's not waste any more time; we should head there right away," Nawaki eagerly agreed, his hunger evident.

Seeing that Nawaki was on board with the plan, Kirito turned his attention to Chizuru, who was tidying up and preparing to leave. He extended an invitation with a warm smile.

"Chizuru, would you like to join us? "

Chizuru was taken aback, surprise washing over her features. She had never eaten with other children before.

Since her parents' passing, she had been dining alone. A yearning for companionship began to stir within her.

However, she hadn't completed her training for the day, and she couldn't afford to waste time.

"I.."

But before she could finish her sentence, Kirito gently took her hand and started walking, pulling her along.

"Wait."

Chizuru tried to resist, but Kirito's grip was firm, and he continued to speak.

"Come on, the fried dumplings are delicious. You'll definitely enjoy them."

Caught off guard and already a few steps away, Chizuru had no choice but to follow. She struggled to voice her objections.

"Wait, I..."

Nawaki intervened at just the right moment, sounding rather annoyed.

"Hah, why did you invite her to join us?"

"Nawaki, it's your fault we were all punished together. Since we're in this together, isn't it only natural that we eat together? After all, doesn't our future Hokage-sama want to share a meal with his fellow villagers?" Kirito responded with a sense of teasing.

Kirito bore no deep grudge against Uchiha Chizuru, nor the Uchiha clan as a whole. He held no ill will, and in fact, had a favorable impression of the Uchiha clan

On the contrary, because Uchiha didn't prostitute him for nothing, he still has a good impression of the Uchiha clan.

Who want to work for free ? 

Will of fire ? Please.

The Uchiha clan was different from Sandaime and Danzo. They valued honor. While they might be proud and arrogant, they could be trusted as allies. If Kirito could establish a friendship with them, he would have loyal allies who wouldn't stab him in the back.

Unless it is an Uchiha who has turned on the Kaleidoscope, and his brain has become abnormal, betrayal is impossible

As soon as the Hokage word was mentioned, Nawaki perked up, ready to take charge. He quickly changed his tune and proudly declared, "Of course not. Let's go eat fried dumplings together. This time, I'll treat you."

With that, the future Hokage led the way enthusiastically.

"What was it that you said earlier?" Kirito grinned, turning to Chizuru.

"It's nothing. Just let go of my hand; I can walk by myself," Chizuru replied somewhat awkwardly.

Kirito promptly released Chizuru's hand, allowing her to walk on her own. He then caught up with nawaki, motioning for Chizuru to follow. The three of them headed towards the bustling food street in the village together.

Meanwhile, hidden nearby, Uchiha Kari observed the trio from a big tree. His eyes softened as he watched Chizuru, but he shot a cold look at Kirito before using a teleportation technique to disappear.

Shortly after, Uchiha Kari reported to Uchiha Homura that Chizuru had gone to eat with Kirito and Nawaki.

"Master, should we intervene in this matter?" Uchiha Kari inquired while kneeling on one knee.

"No, there's no need to interfere. Let things run their course, but make sure the training is completed. Once Chizuru returns, you'll oversee her training. No rest until it's finished," Uchiha Homura replied, showing a hint of surprise on his face before quickly concealing it with a cold tone.

"Understood," Uchiha Kariya acknowledged, then vanished instantly using the Body Flicker Technique.

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In Konoha Food Street, there was a humble little food stall with just ten tables, yet it was already packed with diners. A line of people waited patiently outside.

Although the establishment was small and modest, its decor was charming. Lush green plants adorned the whitewashed walls, and beautiful pictures of food adorned the space. The floor featured clean white tiles. The attention to detail created a clean and hygienic ambiance.

Most importantly, the owner of the eatery was a lovely blonde loli with a gentle and motherly smile, which made all the patrons feel welcomed.

As far as Face goes, we can already see the 10 she will become.

The servers were children with equally warm smiles, displaying obedience and politeness.

Yamazaki and Noda were also assisting.

Kirito, Chizuru, and Nawaki occupied a table all to themselves, which was already laden with numerous empty plates.

"Ten more orders of fried dumplings, please," Kirito called out, raising his hand.

"Of course, please wait a moment," responded Nono, who had transformed into a charming older sister, all smiles.

"Hey, hey, are you guys still going to eat?" Nawaki asked with a distressed expression. He surveyed the table stacked high with empty dishes and couldn't help but worry that his monthly allowance would be wiped out.

Having spent time with Kirito, Nawaki was well aware of how much Kirito could eat. He had factored that into his budget when treating his friends, but he had never anticipated that Kirito wouldn't be the only hearty eater among them.

"This little girl may look small, but she sure eats like a beast," Nawaki lamented as he watched Chizuru elegantly savor her spring rolls. He couldn't help but shed imaginary tears for his wallet, which was on the brink of bankruptcy.

Qianhe noticed Naoki's pained expression and couldn't resist teasing him. With a mischievous grin, she raised her hand and exclaimed, "Five more orders of spring rolls!"

Nono promptly acknowledged her order with enthusiasm.

"Nawaki, Dont look like this. If your wallet can't handle it, you can always take on a little debt. You're the grandson of the Hokage, so you'll be able to pay it off eventually," Kirito consoled with a smirk.

Nawaki clenched his teeth, his gaze locked on Kirito, fighting the urge to smash a plate of sauce onto Kirito's cheeky, smiling face.

"Hey, how long are you going to make me wait? I've been in line for nearly 5 minutes. I want ten spring rolls to go," a rude voice suddenly interjected into the bustling eatery.

Kirito quickly turned his head to see a man in a security uniform, aggressively grabbing Nono's hand while wearing an angry expression.

"I apologize, sir, but there are many other customers ahead of you. Please wait patiently, and we'll get to your order as soon as possible," Nono replied with a polite but apologetic tone.

However, the man was clearly impatient and responded with arrogance, "Shut up and attend to my order immediately! I'm a member of the security team, responsible for maintaining law and order here. Do you mean to starve those of us who are trying to protect this place?"

He tightened his grip on Nono's hand, causing her to wince in pain.

Witnessing the Pretty loli of mental Healing being mistreated, the surrounding guests glared at the man. However, they noticed the family crest on his back, which made them hesitant to intervene.

Uchiha crest.

The security team member noticed the stares directed at him and responded arrogantly, "What are you all looking at? I warn you, don't meddle in matters that don't concern you. Be careful, or I'll arrest you for interrogation."

His words made most of the onlookers lower their heads, intimidated by his authority.

Nono had encountered difficult customers before, but this was the first time she had to deal with someone from the security team causing trouble. She was unsure how to handle the situation, given the man's identity and her young age.

After all, she was just an 8-year-old with limited ninjutsu skills.

Even though she was precocious, she lacked the experience and strength to handle such confrontations.

Kirito couldn't stand by and watch his good friend being bullied. While he may have been reluctant to provoke the Uchiha clan in the past, he was now a disciple of Mito, which changed the situation.

Just as he was about to step in to help Nono, an unexpected person took action. It was one of the waiters, a brave boy who rushed to Nonoyu's aid, shouting, "Let go of Nonoyu, you jerk!"

The security team member watched the boy charging toward him with a menacing look in his eyes. 

A mere civilian child dared to trigger Uchiha's majesty.

Really looking for death.

The man from the security team kicked the boy who was rushing forward, not knowing what to do.

Seeing that the boy was about to be injured, Kirito shot decisively. He used a chopstick as a weapon, and shot at the guard man's forehead at high speed.

At the same time, he saw a group of shuriken and a handful of kunai being thrown

Kirito unexpectedly realized that Chizuru had also taken action.

Nawaki also didn't keep watching, launching a handfull of kunai.

Chopsticks, Shuriken, and kunai whizzed through the air, converging on the security team member who had reached the Chunin level. The guard man sensed the impending danger and immediately abandoned his attack on the boy.

He released his Sharingan and deflected the incoming chopsticks, kunai, and Shuriken.

Meanwhile, Nono quickly pulled the boy out of harm's way, ensuring his safety.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" The security team member shouted angrily after avoiding the projectiles.

"Shut up, you disgraceful man. Leave this place immediately," Chizuru responded fiercely, standing up and activating her Sharingan. Her gaze bore into the guard man.

Recognizing Chizuru and her Sharingan, the guard man's arrogance melted away, replaced by a hint of fear.

Nevertheless, he tried to save face, saying stiffly, "Miss Chizuru, we're fellow Uchiha clan members. How can you side with outsiders against one of our own?"

Chizuru responded with disgust, "I won't repeat myself. A disgrace like you, tarnishing the Uchiha name, doesn't deserve to be called an Uchiha."

The guard man had initially only been afraid of Chizuru due to her status as the clan patriarch's granddaughter, but he hadn't been genuinely afraid of her. However, being publicly humiliated by her and called a disgrace that tarnished the Uchiha name stirred a deep sense of shame and anger within him.

This anger overwhelmed his rationality, and he quickly formed seals, shouting in anger, "You ungrateful brat, I'll teach you a lesson!"

He initiated handseal for the Great Fireball Technique.

Before he could complete the seal successfully, a foot connected with his face, firmly landing on his cheek.

It was Kirito who had executed the attack. Infusing natural energy, he moved at a speed surpassing that of an ordinary Chunin, taking advantage of the guard man's distraction caused by Chizuru.

With a solid stomp, Kirito knocked the guard man out cold, causing him to collapse onto the street outside. Passersby were shocked and quickly fled the scene to avoid any collateral damage.

Kirito didn't stop there; he immediately rushed outside and continued to step on the man's stomach, ensuring he wouldn't pose a threat.

However, just as Kirito had subdued the Uchiha guard man, other security team members appeared on the surrounding rooftops. They all activated their Sharingan and glared at Kirito with intense malice.

Realizing the situation, Kirito swiftly raised his hands in a gesture to show he meant no harm.

Oops.

Would you believe me if i say he become like this after falling from the stair ? 

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