Getting up and yawning, Uchiha Jin was the first to walk out of the small courtyard.
Uchiha Itachi was a little surprised.
Clearly.
He had never expected that Uchiha Jin, despite becoming his teacher, would still be so lazy.
Shouldn't a teacher be strict?
However.
Since he had already become his disciple, even if he didn't understand it in his heart, he still knew to respect his teacher and value the Dao.
Running to keep up with Uchiha Jin, the two left the Uchiha Clan Grounds and arrived at Konoha Village's commercial center.
"Is that... Uchiha?"
"Quickly get out of the way, don't bump into them."
"Right!"
...
As the two walked along, the Konoha Villagers' expressions changed drastically.
Their faces turned pale, and their eyes were filled with terror.
Uchiha Itachi's expression was very grim.
His eyes were filled with sadness; he couldn't understand why everyone would act this way, just because they were Uchiha?
But, the problem was.
They hadn't done anything wrong!
From the time he was born until now, he had actually rarely left the Clan Grounds, precisely because he couldn't stand the gazes of the Konoha Villagers.
Therefore.
The young him preferred to stay in the Clan Grounds; if it weren't for Uchiha Jin, he probably wouldn't have chosen to leave before starting school.
The world outside the Clan Grounds was hell for Itachi.
"Teacher, why are we leaving the Clan Grounds?" Uchiha Itachi couldn't help but ask.
He felt uncomfortable all over.
The gazes of the surrounding civilians were like knives.
Uchiha Jin, hearing this, rolled his eyes: "Of course, it's to eat!"
"Then..." Itachi began to retort.
After all, in his opinion, if it was just to eat, why leave the Clan Grounds?
There were also restaurants within the clan!
But, unfortunately.
Before Itachi could even finish his sentence, Uchiha Jin directly interrupted him.
"Alright, shut up."
"You can't even relax while eating, just follow me."
"The world is vast, but eating is the most important!"
After speaking.
He no longer paid attention to Uchiha Itachi and simply walked straight ahead.
Uchiha Itachi: "..."
He was, of course, unwilling.
But Jin had already spoken to this extent, and furthermore, this was not the Uchiha Clan Grounds.
So, he had no choice.
He could only bury his doubts in his heart and followed Jin to Ichiraku Ramen.
"Oh, Jin-kun!"
"And you brought a little friend, what will you two be eating today?"
Teuchi Ichiraku, with a slight smile.
Uchiha Jin showed a faint smile and immediately waved his hand: "Teuchi Ichiraku, I'll have the usual."
"Itachi, what do you want to eat?"
Uchiha Itachi was at a loss.
He still had no experience interacting with outsiders, and hearing this, he could only stammer.
"I..."
He stammered for a long time, unable to say anything.
Seeing this, Uchiha Jin couldn't help but explain with a smile.
"Teuchi Ichiraku, I apologize."
"Itachi has never left the Clan Grounds, so he's a little shy; please get him a bowl of braised pork rib ramen."
"Children need to eat more meat to grow!"
Teuchi Ichiraku didn't say much.
He just smiled and greeted Itachi, then turned to make ramen.
After a short while, Ayame rushed in.
Patting Uchiha Jin's shoulder, Ayame couldn't help but roar: "Jin, you're too much! It's bad enough you eat and drink for free, but now you've brought a little one along too?"
"My family is going to be eaten into poverty by you!"
Uchiha Jin was calm.
He had essentially been raised by Teuchi Ichiraku's family, and he had been bickering with Ayame since childhood.
He was already used to it.
Eating ramen, he shrugged.
"Ayame, I need to educate you."
"The one sitting in front of you right now is Uchiha Jin, who has just been promoted to Superior Ninja and has made great contributions on the battlefield."
"So first, you should call me Lord Jin!"
"When I do a mission now, the starting pay is 600,000 ryo, understand?"
"I am rich!"
"So for a big customer like me, you should try to curry favor more."
"Got it?"
However, on the other side.
Ayame crossed her arms, her face full of disdain.
"Oh, Superior Ninja!" Ayame spread her right hand: "So, where's the money?"
Uchiha Jin looked awkward.
Based on his performance on the battlefield, the mission bonus was, of course, quite substantial.
Conservatively estimated, it was at least two million ryo.
But, the problem was.
The village was currently in the middle of a war and had no time to issue mission bonuses.
And, on the other side.
Although he was also a Uchiha Elder, and even the Chief of the Military Police Force, he had only just taken office.
It was still a long time until payday!
So at this moment, his face immediately fell.
"That, no!"
"My mission bonus will only be issued after the war ends."
Ayame laughed heartily.
She immediately patted Uchiha Jin's shoulder and let out a merciless laugh.
"So, Superior Ninja?" Ayame teased: "You're still a pauper, then."
"Shut up!"
Uchiha Jin immediately became furious.
Good heavens!