That tone, that voice, if I'm not mistaken, it should be that person.
Uchiha Hayato turned his head, and a strange young man in a green jumpsuit appeared in his sight. Under his thick parted hair, what was most striking were his thick eyebrows, and a yellow scarf tied around his neck.
Uchiha Hayato's eye twitched. Although he had seen this shocking outfit in manga, seeing it in real life still made him want to cover his face.
"Who is this person? His clothes are so strange," Kushina whispered as she walked up to Hayato.
"Might Dai Genin?" Minato Namikaze asked.
That's right, this thick-browed Ninja in front of him was Might Dai, a Genin who already had a certain reputation in the Village.
He couldn't use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu, but he had become a Ninja three years ago relying on his decent Taijutsu. Most of his peers had already become Chunin, but he was disliked by everyone because he only knew Taijutsu, and to this day, he still only did simple tasks like catching cats and dogs.
"You know me?" Might Dai asked, puzzled, then showed a dazzling white smile. "It seems my youth has been recognized by everyone, hahahaha..."
No, that's just because you're too famous, Uchiha Hayato thought to himself. What Might Dai didn't know was that, in a normal timeline, he would remain a Genin for another twenty years, and finally, to protect his son, he would use the Eight Gates Released Formation at the last moment of his life to kick the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into a pulp.
He always admired people with such strong convictions. If given the chance, he hoped to change Might Dai's fate.
"Might Dai Genin, why are you here? Are you observing our training?" Uchiha Hayato looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze. Spying on someone else's training wasn't a good thing, especially if they were practicing a secret Ninjutsu.
Might Dai was a bit embarrassed, rubbing the back of his head and laughing loudly: "Sorry, I saw you guys during my training and was moved by your youth."
A few minutes ago.
Might Dai, as usual, was doing his training around the Village, first frog jumps, then handstand walks.
Although the people in the Village didn't trust his strength, he believed that as long as he learned the Eight Gates Released Formation, everyone would recognize him one day.
Might Dai frog-jumped along his usual training route, "987, 988, 989, hmm, is someone else training up ahead?" He curiously looked towards the training ground in the forest. Inside, Chimchar was aiming a Spark at Yakushi Nonou.
He frowned. Is student training so dangerous now? When he heard that there was a way to treat injuries, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed. So, it was someone who also held the belief in youth, just like him.
Might Dai's eyes welled up with tears. Uchiha Hayato's speed was very fast; he might only be able to completely suppress him after opening the First Gate. The students were all so serious; he couldn't fall behind. Might Dai lightly clenched his fist.
"What passionate and youthful training! It's decided, I'll do a hundred more laps of handstand running around the Village!"
"So that's how it is. Never mind, today's training ends here. I won't bother with Yakushi Nonou and Hyuga Ruri; it's not like I asked them to come." Uchiha Hayato pouted. "Everyone come to my house for dinner today; I'm going to cook something delicious for everyone."
"Dekai, you and Might Dai Genin can also come along."
"Me?" Dekai was overjoyed. Uchiha Hayato's attitude towards him was no longer so cold; it seemed that as long as he worked hard, he could still become friends with everyone.
"Hahaha, I won't go. Today's youth hasn't ended yet; I must complete it." Might Dai refused. "Grumble––"
His stomach protested to Might Dai. Because the remuneration for the missions he performed was not much, and with his high-intensity training every day, he naturally needed sufficient nutritional supplements. He was already hungry, but it was really not good to agree to go to someone's house for dinner on their first meeting.
"Hahaha, Might Dai Genin, just come with us. Hayato's cooking is not ordinary; he hasn't cooked by himself for a long time." Minato Namikaze chuckled, kindly inviting Might Dai. He had heard about Might Dai's situation.
"Then, then I'll impose!"
Uchiha Hayato's purpose in inviting everyone was not only to get to know Might Dai and deepen their relationships, but also to try out the new rewards from the system.
[Ingredients for Spicy Sausage Curry. After consumption, it can increase Pokémon friendship and gain experience points based on the cooking level.]
The curry dish, originating from the camping system in Pokémon Sword/Shield, became a dish in the Ninja World that could increase Pokémon attribute energy and Ninja Chakra.
"Hayato, do you need my help?" Kushina felt a sense of crisis as she watched Uchiha Hayato in an apron.
No, Hayato is strong, and his cooking skills are also said to be very good. If this continues, how can I help him?
"Kushina, just sit in the living room and wait for me."
Uchiha Hayato was busy in the kitchen. On the stove, sausages were fried until slightly curled, gleaming with an inviting golden oil. He took a few bright red "Cheri Berries" from a small basket nearby. The berries were entirely red and translucent. He carefully sliced the Cheri Berries and added them to the pot, stewing them with the sausages. The spiciness and fruity aroma instantly combined, making the fragrance in the pot even more layered.
A moment later, Uchiha Hayato slowly poured in the thick curry sauce. The aroma immediately spread through the air, enveloping every slice of sausage. Hayato stirred unhurriedly, ensuring the curry and sausages were perfectly combined, and the sauce slowly became richer. He took a taste, feeling the spiciness explode on his tongue, then nodded, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
"What is Hayato making?" Kushina asked curiously. Among everyone, Minato Namikaze had spent the longest time with him, so asking him might yield an answer.
"I'm not too sure either; Hayato rarely makes spicy dishes." Minato shook his head. He was already very satisfied to eat Uchiha Hayato's cooking; he wouldn't think of anything else.
"No matter what kind of dish it is, my burning, passionate youth will never lose to it!" Might Dai tore off his scarf, getting fired up.
"Here it is! This is the spicy sausage curry I made with all my might. Everyone, please taste it. Xiao Yan and Pikachu, this is for you."
Uchiha Hayato bent down and placed two plates of curry in front of the two Pokémon.
"Awooo ≧ ▽ ≦ y"
"Pika ≧ ▽ ≦ y"
Watching the two Pokémon continuously swallow the food in their mouths, Might Dai also turned his gaze to the plate in front of him. The spicy aroma stimulated his nasal cavity, making his mouth water.
"Woo, delicious!" Tears streamed down Might Dai's face. "Your cooking makes my youth feel inferior!"
No, this is...?
Might Dai felt his body seemed to have lightened a lot.