"Hehe, this is the first time the Hokage has come to my place to eat, so I'm a bit nervous." Teuchi scratched his head, not planning to leave, but standing there waiting for Ryun's evaluation.
Ryun smiled, then picked up his chopsticks, first taking a bite of the cod fillet. Mmm~ crispy on the outside with a hint of wine flavor, soft and fresh after chewing, delicious!
Then he tried the noodles, his eyes lighting up. Not only were they chewy, but the fish flavor was rich without being fishy. The soup was clear to the bottom and not greasy.
"Indeed, Boss Teuchi's skills are excellent, much improved since last time." Ryun said with a smile.
Tsunade also took a bite of the ramen and was instantly amazed. She hadn't expected Ichiraku Ramen to be so delicious; it could be called the best ramen ever.
"That's right, the ramen made by Boss Teuchi is the best ramen I've ever eaten." Tsunade, lacking the words for praise, simply followed her heart and said "the best."
Teuchi chuckled. "As long as the Fourth Hokage and Lady Tsunade like it, that's good. I'm still busy, so I'll get back to work."
Ryun nodded. "Yes, thank you for your hard work. Go ahead, don't keep the customers waiting."
Teuchi replied, "Yes!" and went back to making ramen.
Everyone present heard the conversation between the three. Their minds stirred—it seemed Ichiraku Ramen was about to become famous!
Never underestimate the celebrity effect. It's a signboard; used well, it can make big money. Used poorly, even if it becomes famous for a while, it will be like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water—illusory.
Whether a shop can last long depends on its flavor, on the owner's exploration and dedication to food, not just relying on celebrity promotion while neglecting the pursuit of the food itself. That would be putting the cart before the horse.
Ryun and Tsunade enjoyed their deluxe ramen, quietly discussing wedding matters.
"The wedding is in two days, Tsunade. Are you excited?" Ryun asked.
"Don't ask questions you already know the answer to." Tsunade snorted, eating her noodles in a good mood. Under the table, her little feet swayed back and forth, her eyes curved like crescent moons.
"Who are we inviting the day after tomorrow?" Ryun asked curiously.
"The Uchiha clan and the Senju clan must definitely be invited. Then the other shinobi clans. For seating order, it's the Sarutobi clan, the Hyūga clan, the Ino-Shika-Chō..."
The Sarutobi clan ranked first because they produced a Third Hokage. Out of respect, the Sarutobi family was the first clan after the Uchiha and Senju.
This was reasonable, and Ryun nodded.
As for the betrothal gifts, neither of them considered it. One was the Hokage and the sixth elder of the Uchiha clan, the other was the princess of the Land of Fire and princess of the Senju clan. Surely, someone would prepare the betrothal gifts.
This was the advantage of coming from wealthy families; they didn't need to worry about betrothal gifts. Moreover, they were well-matched in social status—both the Senju and Uchiha were great warring states clans, so no one would find it inappropriate.
Soon, the two bowls of noodles were finished. They stood up to leave. Just as they pushed the door open and stepped outside.
The sunlight was bright, the temperature pleasant. Many shops were already open, from clothing and food to daily necessities, all kinds of shops arranged in an orderly manner, bustling with activity.
Seeing this prosperous scene, Ryun couldn't help but smile. Konoha had gone from economic depression to this current hundred flowers blooming, all thanks to the "support and assistance" of the four great nations.
He should find time to thank them. Ryun was immersed in Konoha's prosperity when a quarrel broke out ahead.
"Why are you arresting me? I refuse to accept this! Can the Uchiha clan just arrest people arbitrarily?" A man was pinned to the ground by an Uchiha shinobi, struggling and angrily cursing the Uchiha.
Soon, a crowd gathered. This was quite a spectacle. It wasn't that they thought the Uchiha were wrong, but they found this man very bold. The public had long accepted the idea that the Uchiha clan enforced the law for the people and didn't believe the Uchiha would arrest people arbitrarily.
Ryun held Tsunade's hand and walked through the crowd, observing the scene. Kiyoshi Uchiha first showed his police badge, then Hizashi Hyūga stepped forward and said, "Jonin Tsuchibutori Kenji, Konoha wanted criminal. Charges include rape, murder, robbery, burglary, espionage, and organized crime. Wanted since Konoha year 20."
Hizashi Hyūga took out a wanted poster for the crowd to see. The crowd was puzzled—the man on the ground didn't look like the one on the poster at all!
"Nonsense! I look completely different from the person on the wanted poster! You're framing me! I want to report this to the Hokage and let him decide for me!" Tsuchibutori Kenji roared.
In reality, he was already sweating cold bullets. Damn it, it had been almost twenty years, and the case was about to be closed. But now, today, he got caught. He could only hope these two officers were guessing, since many people had similar builds and silhouettes.
Ryun's eyes flashed. He was observing Tsuchibutori Kenji's expression and noticed his face seemed paralyzed. Except for his mouth moving, he had almost no micro-expressions.
This was strange. Even the calmest person couldn't have zero micro-expressions. This man was peculiar.
Tsunade frowned. "Ryun, do you think there's some misunderstanding?"
Ryun pondered. "I don't think so. Kiyoshi Uchiha is experienced and steady, and Hizashi Hyūga is upright and good at observation. His Byakugan has seen through countless disguises..."
Speaking of disguise, Ryun suddenly understood. He activated his Sharingan and looked at Tsuchibutori Kenji. He noticed some protrusions near Tsuchibutori Kenji's jawline, and the skin color around his beard area was noticeably different by one shade.
Now he understood. He smiled. "Tsunade, keep watching. They probably didn't arrest the wrong person."
Tsunade nodded, then held onto Ryun's arm and looked at the scene.
Kiyoshi Uchiha pressed him to the ground and handcuffed him! This made Tsuchibutori Kenji anxious. "Why are you arresting me? I look completely different from the person on the wanted poster!"
As soon as he said this, Hizashi Hyūga mocked, "Look different? Everyone, watch!" Then, Hizashi Hyūga stepped forward and performed a small acupuncture technique on Tsuchibutori Kenji, sealing his chakra flow.
This made Tsuchibutori Kenji even more panicked. Originally, he wanted to use public pressure to make the two back off, but he didn't expect them to be so bold—one capturing him, the other sealing his chakra.
If they really noticed something, he wouldn't even be able to resist. He could only keep cursing to win the villagers' sympathy.
But the villagers weren't buying it. They glanced at Tsuchibutori Kenji with mocking expressions. Everyone knew the Konoha Police Force was absolutely fair.
Hizashi Hyūga walked up to Tsuchibutori Kenji, squatted down, pinched his jawline, and tore upward. With a tearing sound, the human skin mask came off, revealing his true face.
The crowd's expressions changed—it was indeed Tsuchibutori Kenji himself! 99% similar to the wanted poster!
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