Kamiyo brought Uchiha Hikari to Kamimaki Town.
Kamimaki Town is about the same size as Tanzaku Gai; Kamimaki Town can also be called Kamimaki Street.
"This is my first time in Kamimaki Town. I didn't expect so many people."
Uchiha Hikari looked at Kamiyo behind her in confusion: "Why are you hiding behind me?"
"What hiding? I just like standing behind people!"
Uchiha Hikari found it very strange; before coming to Kamimaki Town, Kamiyo had been walking in front of her.
However, upon arriving in Kamimaki Town and seeing people, Kamiyo walked behind her, peeking around, looking as if he had a guilty conscience.
A thought flashed in Uchiha Hikari's mind: "Could it be that you… are afraid of crowded places?"
"What nonsense are you spouting! Do you know what I'm called in Konoha? A social genius! Me, afraid of crowds? What a joke! So funny, haha!"
Kamiyo let out two very dry 'haha' laughs.
Uchiha Hikari raised an eyebrow: "Is that so? Actually, I wouldn't mock you."
"I told you to stop spouting nonsense. I'll walk in front; you follow me!"
Kamiyo walked directly in front of Uchiha Hikari.
Uchiha Hikari watched Kamiyo walk with a hunched back, his arms and legs moving together, and seeming unsure where to put his hands… Honestly, she wanted to laugh.
Kamiyo and Uchiha Hikari arrived at a ramen shop. After eating their fill, Kamiyo walked out, picking his teeth: "Tsk, it can't compare to Ichiraku Ramen at all. It's barely palatable. Nameless, when we get to Konoha, I'll treat you to Ichiraku Ramen and let you know what the best ramen tastes like!"
Uchiha Hikari suddenly felt a bit emotional.
From childhood to adulthood, this was the first time someone had offered to treat her to a meal.
During the time she was a 'weapon,' she only ate others' leftovers because 'weapons' didn't need to eat.
Kamiyo waved his hand in front of Uchiha Hikari: "Hey, what are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, just wondering what they're doing over there."
"Over there?"
Kamiyo looked ahead; it was a goldfish scooping stall.
"You haven't seen it before? They're scooping goldfish over there, but not with a regular net, but with a paper net."
Uchiha Hikari said in surprise: "A paper net? Won't a paper net break when it goes into the water?"
"Of course, it'll break. If people could scoop them up so easily, how would the boss make money? I'm not boasting, but in Konoha, I'm known as the goldfish scooping genius. Come on, I'll show you what I can do!"
Kamiyo rolled up his sleeves, looking ready for a big task.
Uchiha Hikari asked in confusion: "Aren't we going to Konoha?"
Kamiyo asked: "Are you in a hurry?"
"Hurry… not really."
"Then that's good. Since we're not in a hurry, let's play for a bit before we go. Hurry up, I can't wait to show you my skills!"
Kamiyo grabbed Uchiha Hikari's wrist and jogged to the goldfish scooping stall.
Kamiyo asked the boss: "Boss, how much for one scoop?"
"10 ryo for one, 80 ryo for 10."
Kamiyo took out money and handed it to the boss: "Give me 10 tries. Nameless, watch closely and see how I scoop 100 fish in 10 tries!"
The boss smilingly accepted the money: "I also wish the customer can scoop 100 fish."
Kamiyo, not getting a response from Uchiha Hikari, turned to look and found Uchiha Hikari staring at her wrist.
"What's wrong? Did I scratch you? That shouldn't be; my nails aren't long, and your sleeve is so long; I grabbed your wrist through your clothes."
Kamiyo grabbed Uchiha Hikari's wrist again and looked: "No injury, not even a red mark. Doesn't look like an injury."
Uchiha Hikari suddenly pulled her hand back: "I'm not injured, just thinking."
Kamiyo complained: "Why are there so many things to think about? You should focus on what's in front of you. I was just talking to you."
Uchiha Hikari murmured: "Focus on what's in front of me, huh…"
Kamiyo began to explain to Uchiha Hikari in a very 'professional' manner: "When scooping goldfish, try to choose areas where goldfish are gathered to increase your success rate. Move the paper net slowly and accurately, avoiding startling the goldfish."
Kamiyo slowly brought the paper net close to the school of goldfish without startling them.
"Then, when scooping goldfish, as the paper net approaches a goldfish, move quickly and accurately, scooping it from the tail and quickly flicking it into the bucket to prevent the goldfish from jumping away. At the same time, the force should be moderate, ensuring you can scoop the goldfish while avoiding too much force that would cause the paper net to break… Watch me!"
Kamiyo suddenly plunged the net into the water, greedily scooping up three goldfish.
The expected unexpected happened: the paper net broke before it even left the water.
The boss smilingly handed Kamiyo a new paper net: "What a pity, just missed it. Please try again, customer."
Uchiha Hikari looked at the boss with a subtle expression. Just missed it? It seemed like he missed by quite a lot.
Kamiyo laughed dryly and explained: "That was an accident. It's been a long time since I've scooped, so I'm a bit rusty."
Kamiyo took the second paper net: "No accidents this time, watch closely!"
This time, Kamiyo wasn't greedy and only aimed for one fish.
The moment it was lifted from the water.
"Snap."
The paper net broke, and the goldfish returned to the water.
A vein popped on Kamiyo's forehead.
"Again!"
"Hurry, again!"
"Hey! I don't believe in bad luck!"
"This paper net must be faulty!"
In an instant, Kamiyo's 10 chances were used up.
Uchiha Hikari looked at Kamiyo, whose face was flushed red and several veins pulsed on his forehead, with a hint of amusement: "Goldfish scooping genius?"
Mocked, Kamiyo immediately couldn't stand it: "Boss, 10 more tries!"
"Hurry, 10 more tries!"
"No nonsense! Again!"
"Come on!"
Kamiyo had lost count of how many sets of 10 he had bought; his eyes were red.
Even the boss couldn't bear it anymore: "Customer, how about I give you one for free?"
Kamiyo was completely in over his head now, roaring at the boss with bloodshot eyes: "No, do you think I can't catch one? I'll definitely catch one today to show you all! Give me 10 more!"
The boss shrugged. Free money, why not: "Alright then, 80 ryo."
"Let me try."
Uchiha Hikari took the paper net from the boss.
Kamiyo looked at Uchiha Hikari with a doubtful gaze: "Hmm? Are you sure you can do it? This is very difficult. I even suspect this boss tampered with it."
The boss said discontentedly: "What are you talking about? I didn't tamper with anything. I'm the most honest one on this street. It's clearly you, customer, who's messing up. Your theory sounded good at first, but who knew it was just talk."
Kamiyo glared at the boss: "Do you see the Konoha forehead protector on my forehead? I, Kakashi Hatake, am a Konoha Jonin! Do you believe I'll flip your stall?!"
Kakashi, who was on a solo mission outside the village, sneezed several times.
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