On the streets of Konoha, the ramen shop Mikoto discovered had a style very similar to Ichiraku Ramen.
But the name on the sign read "Yejuan Ramen" in large characters.
The "Otsutsuki Ichiraku" he had just seen was, naturally, a young apprentice at this ramen shop.
"Otsutsuki Ichiraku" was slightly younger than Uchiha Fucheng.
Uchiha Fucheng was also quite happy; while out on a date, he could even see Konoha Village's gold-medal supporting character, "Uncle Teuchi."
Slightly younger than Teuchi was another apprentice delivering food to the tables. His name was Hachikaku, and he was considered Teuchi's junior fellow apprentice.
The youthful Teuchi didn't look much different from the "Uncle Teuchi" of many years later.
His eyes were still tiny.
When he smiled, they looked like slits, and he appeared honest and reliable.
Since this was the noodle shop where the young "Otsutsuki Ichiraku" worked, the taste must be quite good.
Uchiha Fucheng decided to order two extra bowls; he ordered the Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen that Uzumaki Naruto loved most.
Mikoto ordered Beef Ramen and Fish Cake Ramen.
One shouldn't imagine Japanese-style ramen to have the same portion size as Chinese Lanzhou lamian.
For an average adult, one bowl of ramen is definitely not enough to be full.
Like the future Princess of the Village, Hyuga Hinata, she could eat dozens of bowls every time she had ramen.
Uchiha Fucheng wasn't very hungry, so he and Mikoto each ordered two bowls of different flavors, planning to taste them first.
It's no wonder Ninjas have such big appetites; two bowls of ramen posed absolutely no pressure for Uchiha Fucheng and Mikoto.
Just as the two were ordering their third bowl of ramen, a girl with fiery red hair walked in from outside.
"Huh? Uzumaki Kushina!"
Mikoto greeted her happily, "Come, Uzumaki Kushina, come sit over here."
Seeing Mikoto greet her, Uchiha Fucheng remembered.
"It seems Mikoto really is the best friend of the 'Little Pepper' Uzumaki Kushina. It looks like these two have known each other for quite a while."
By this time, Uzumaki Kushina had been in Konoha for five years. She was no longer like she was in the beginning, and there were few people who dared to discriminate against her red hair anymore.
So now, Uzumaki Kushina stood with her hands on her hips, looking full of confidence.
Seeing her 'older sister' Mikoto, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, the 'Little Pepper' was naturally overjoyed.
"Sister Mikoto, long time no see! I heard that you went to the Sunagakure battlefield."
Uzumaki Kushina had a straightforward personality; while greeting Mikoto, she leaned over to look at Uchiha Fucheng beside her.
Mikoto smiled and introduced the two to each other.
She pointed at Uchiha Fucheng and said, "This is my fiancé, Uchiha Fucheng! He is the head of the Uchiha Clan."
"Oh my god!" the 'Little Pepper' Uzumaki Kushina covered her mouth in surprise, "This handsome guy is your fiancé?"
Mikoto nodded with a smile.
She pointed at Uzumaki Kushina and introduced her, "Uzumaki Kushina is my best friend from the Ninja Academy. She is in the same class as Uchiha Inabi."
"Don't look at her as younger than me; she is incredibly capable and very caring. Because I transferred to Konoha later and had a special accent, some local kids used to bully me, and it was always Uzumaki Kushina who helped me fight them back."
Mikoto waved her fist happily.
Uchiha Fucheng smiled and extended his hand to shake hands with the 'Little Pepper'.
"Just call me Uchiha Fucheng; there's no need to be so polite. You are welcome to attend my engagement ceremony with Mikoto next week."
Uzumaki Kushina was still shocked by Mikoto's engagement and shook Uchiha Fucheng's hand in a daze.
Seeing the expectant look in Mikoto's eyes, Uzumaki Kushina nodded happily.
"Of course, no problem! I will definitely, absolutely, certainly be there."
"Mikoto, you are amazing! You're getting engaged at such a young age."
As she spoke, Uzumaki Kushina looked at Uchiha Fucheng with a smile and said heroically.
"Big Brother Uchiha Fucheng, please take good care of my sister Mikoto. If there is ever anything you need from me, Uzumaki Kushina, I will definitely not refuse..."
Mikoto, with a strange expression, hurriedly covered Uzumaki Kushina's mouth.
"What are you doing? You, why do you sound like a gangster at such a young age? Be a lady, be a lady!"
Uchiha Fucheng laughed out loud.
This Uzumaki Kushina's temper was really quite interesting.
...
Unlike Uchiha Fucheng's relaxed and comfortable last two days.
Sakumo Hatake, who had returned to Konoha, appeared exceptionally anxious.
Since approaching the due date, Hatake Inaho's health condition had not improved.
Perhaps because Sakumo Hatake was in such great danger on the Land of Wind battlefield, Hatake Inaho, who was pregnant with Kakashi, had fallen into nervous breakdown, severe insomnia, and intense pregnancy symptoms several times.
In the two months approaching delivery, she even developed life-threatening pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Seeing his wife's health weakening, Sakumo Hatake even invited Senju Tsunade.
But Senju Tsunade's current medical Ninjutsu could only alleviate and reduce the symptoms; it could not completely resolve the danger of Hatake Inaho's delivery.
As the time for the child's birth drew closer, Sakumo Hatake became increasingly tense.
Hatake Shoichi was also trying to persuade the White Fang of the Leaf.
"Uncle, why don't I go beg Lord Uchiha Fucheng? I heard that Lord Uchiha Fucheng can treat very serious injuries. I'll go ask Lord Uchiha Fucheng for help; perhaps it can make Aunt safer."
Sakumo Hatake pondered in silence. Seeing Hatake Shoichi losing his patience and preparing to head to the Uchiha Clan, he reached out to stop his nephew.
"You don't need to go. Help me look after the house; I will go ask Clan Head Uchiha Fucheng myself."
Sakumo Hatake seemed to view Uchiha Fucheng as the last hope for saving his wife.
Once he made up his mind, he didn't hesitate for even a moment and headed straight to the Uchiha Compound.
...
"Lord White Fang of the Leaf!"
The UchihaNinja guarding the compound happened to have been under Sakumo Hatake's command in previous battles.
He recognized the White Fang of the Leaf from afar.
After asking for the reason, this UchihaNinja immediately brought Sakumo Hatake to the Clan Head's courtyard in the compound.
"Lord Sakumo Hatake is visiting!"
After reporting, he didn't make Sakumo Hatake wait; a few seconds later, someone came out to greet him from the courtyard.
"I didn't expect Lord Sakumo Hatake to come today. Please, come in!"
The person who came out to greet him was none other than Uchiha Fucheng himself.
Uchiha Fucheng's welcome moved Sakumo Hatake greatly.
"Sorry, Clan Head Uchiha Fucheng, I am bothering you with this sudden visit."
Looking at Sakumo Hatake's slightly anxious expression, Uchiha Fucheng had long understood Sakumo Hatake's intention.
But Uchiha Fucheng still had to be a bit reserved on the surface.
"How could it be a bother? I was already planning to discuss the business cooperation between my Uchiha Clan and the Hatake Clan with you, Lord Sakumo Hatake. Since you are here, please come in."
As he spoke, he ushered Sakumo Hatake into the room.
Uchiha Fucheng called over the UchihaNinja responsible for security. After a few instructions, not only did the guarding Ninjas leave the scene, but even Mikoto, who was planting flowers with Kuroko in the courtyard, moved away from there.
Sakumo Hatake looked at the increasingly authoritative Uchiha Fucheng and understood the capability of this newly appointed Uchiha Clan Head.
"Lord Sakumo Hatake, please have some tea."
Personally pouring tea for Sakumo Hatake, Uchiha Fucheng sat down opposite him at the small table.
Sakumo Hatake sighed first, drank the tea in one gulp, and looked somewhat depressed before speaking.
"I came this time to beg Clan Head Uchiha Fucheng. My wife Inaho's health condition has taken a turn for the worse, and I want to beg Clan Head Uchiha Fucheng to save her..."
Uchiha Fucheng did not hesitate, answering without the slightest pause.
"No problem!"
In Uchiha Fucheng's view, when doing a favor, one should do it completely.
Only by giving a response that exceeds the other party's expectations can one talk about other things.
Being too obsessed with returns on investment would only make people think he was petty.
At this moment, Sakumo Hatake was shocked by Uchiha Fucheng's crisp and decisive agreement.
He had thought that Uchiha Fucheng would have concerns about the Mangekyo, or would hope to use the healing ability to make some exchanges of interest.
He didn't expect Uchiha Fucheng to not hesitate at all!
Sakumo Hatake originally wanted to say something, but choked up.
"Great kindness needs no thanks."
Sakumo Hatake thought to himself.
From now on, Uchiha Fucheng's enemies are also Sakumo Hatake's enemies!
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