After applying the Young Dragon Level Dragon Blood, it was still early.
Having finally skipped class, there was no way he could go back to class now, right?
Naruto-kun watched Hinata poke her small hands together, couldn't resist placing his hand on her head, ruffling her short hair, and asked in a low voice, "Do we want to go on a date?"
"Date... a date..."
"A date with Naruto-kun..."
Hinata lowered her head, her eyes flitting from side to side, her cheeks flushed, shy and expectant, and she nodded gently.
Naruto-kun said with a smile, "Our Shadow Clones are still in class, so we can't just swagger down the street. It would be bad if other teachers saw us. Let's use the Transformation Jutsu."
"Mm!"
Hinata's Three Body Technique was quite good. She formed hand signs with Naruto-kun and transformed into another youthful appearance.
After disguising themselves, Naruto-kun proactively took Hinata's small hand, left home, and walked down the street.
He wondered if shopping was an innate skill for girls.
Hinata was still young, but she already showed astonishing talent.
Initially, she was a bit shy, but after shopping for a while, she completely let loose.
They ate taiyaki, takoyaki, qingtuan, and dango together.
They browsed magazines at a bookstore together.
They listened to music together.
"Yo! Old man, a super-sized chashu ramen!"
Naruto-kun brought Hinata to the Ichiraku Ramen shop, lifted the curtain, sat on a round stool at the counter, and whispered, "I used to love this ramen the most. The taste is incredible, Konoha Village's top tier."
Teuchi-san skillfully worked, saying with a chuckle, "You 'used to' love it the most? Do you not love it the most now?"
"Hahaha, I love it, I love it! Otherwise, why would I bring my girlfriend here?"
"Girl... girlfriend..."
Hinata 'puffed,' smoke rising from her head, her head bowed low, looking as if she had been steamed.
"What does your girlfriend want to eat?" Teuchi-san cooperated with Naruto-kun, smiling as he asked.
"Hmm... three bowls of the signature tonkotsu chashu ramen, three bowls of miso ramen, and three bowls of shoyu ramen."
"Hinata, can you eat spicy food?"
Naruto-kun asked while looking at the menu hanging on the wall.
"I... I can eat spicy food..."
Hinata, who did not deny being Naruto-kun's girlfriend, became even more shy and adorable.
"Alright then, old man, another three bowls of super spicy hell ramen, and three bowls of seafood medley ramen."
"Three bowls, three bowls, three bowls... a total of fifteen bowls? Young man, can you eat all of that? It's not good to waste!"
Teuchi-san was both shocked and confused, his expression turning serious.
For Teuchi-san, ramen was his ninja way.
He would never allow anyone to waste ramen.
Hinata secretly tugged at Naruto-kun's jacket, whispering, "Naruto-kun, I can't eat that much..."
Naruto-kun patted Hinata's small hand, signaling her to relax.
With Hinata's appetite, a mere fifteen bowls of ramen could definitely be finished.
Otherwise, why would some say that with Hinata's appetite, an ordinary person really couldn't afford to feed her.
"Don't worry, absolutely no waste!" Naruto-kun guaranteed.
"Good!"
"I like customers who eat a lot!"
Teuchi-san laughed loudly, accurately throwing bundles of dry noodles into the boiling water pot to cook.
The ramen that had already been put in was scooped out, shaken a few times to drain the water, and then poured into the large bowls prepared by Ayame.
The large bowls contained milky white pork bone broth, simmered for over 12 hours.
After the noodles were added, Ayame began to arrange thick-cut chashu, soft-boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, Naruto-maki (fish cake), and chopped green onions.
"Customer, your extra-large tonkotsu chashu ramen is ready~"
Ayame brought the large bowl to Naruto-kun.
Naruto-kun asked for two pairs of chopsticks, handing one to Hinata.
"Here, let's eat together. Your noodles will probably take a while longer."
After speaking, Naruto-kun heartily slurped up the ramen, praising its taste endlessly.
Sharing a bowl of ramen...
Hinata's cheeks were crimson. She first stole a glance at Naruto-kun, then cautiously picked up a noodle and put it into her mouth.
"Such a pure romance~"
Ayame, who was preparing other ramen toppings, clapped her hands together, placed them by her face, tilted her head, and let out a beautiful sigh.
Teuchi-san said good-naturedly, "Hahaha, Ayame, I told you ramen can bring people happiness."
Ayame gave Teuchi-san an annoyed look.
What did a sweet romance between a young couple have to do with his tonkotsu chashu ramen?
Teuchi-san was very fast with his hands.
Before long, Hinata's fifteen bowls of ramen were also ready.
Naruto-kun took a few bites.
Especially the super spicy hell ramen.
Naruto-kun took a bite and almost thought he had awakened the Dragon Blood, spewing flames from his mouth.
This startled Hinata, who quickly took out her strawberry milk, which she had only had a few sips of.
Naruto-kun drank it all in one gulp, and Hinata blinked in surprise.
She looked at Naruto-kun, then secretly glanced at the straw that had touched her lips, and lowered her head shyly.
The result was still within Naruto-kun's expectations.
Fifteen bowls of ramen, and Hinata ate every last bit.
"Which flavor do you like the most?" Naruto-kun asked curiously.
Hinata thought for a moment and replied, "The one with bonito and kombu broth, thin-sliced chashu, and seaweed, it has a refreshing taste."
"Little girl, you know your stuff!"
Teuchi-san, standing behind the counter, gave Hinata a thumbs up.
He then pointed to the "Ichiraku Ramen Eating Contest" poster on the wall.
"Little girl, if you have time next time, you can participate in the event I'm planning to hold. You can eat as much ramen as you want during the competition, no charge."
Teuchi-san could tell that even though Hinata had finished fifteen bowls of ramen, she still looked like she wanted more.
"Um... okay... thank you..."
Hinata nodded, then quietly took out her wallet.
"Old man, how much is it?"
Naruto-kun, fumbling in his pocket for his frog wallet, said, "I'm treating you to ramen, so of course I'll pay."
Hinata saw the empty frog wallet and couldn't help but chuckle, whispering, "Naruto-kun, the little frog says its tummy is empty. I'll pay this time, and you can pay next time."
Naruto-kun realized his frog wallet was empty and was about to ask Teuchi-san for credit.
Seeing Hinata say this, he nodded and agreed.
After eating and drinking their fill, they took a stroll.
The two walked by the river, a slightly dry and hot summer breeze blowing, the water shimmering, and willows swaying.
In the distance, the sun, like a large, round salted duck egg, slowly set, painting the Konoha Village landmark—the giant Hokage Rock sculpture—with a thick layer of orange.
"School's about to end."
Hinata walked beside Naruto-kun, about half a step behind him, with her hands clasped in front of her.
"Yeah, Hinata, you're going home."
Naruto-kun kicked a stone on the riverbank, then suddenly turned and said to Hinata, "When you go home, your father, Hyuga Hiashi, will definitely talk to you and tell you not to get too close to me."
"Why... why..."
Hinata asked, puzzled.
Naruto-kun shook his head, not explaining directly, and continued, "He might test what you've learned recently and have you spar with Hyuga Hanabi."
"Don't fight with Hyuga Hanabi, because you've just absorbed Dragon Blood, and your physique has significantly strengthened. You haven't fully mastered this power yet."
"If you can't control it, you'll seriously injure Hanabi."
Hinata nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I won't hit my sister."
Naruto-kun suddenly smiled, "But you can't show no performance at all. You can challenge your father."