Chapter 56: Naruto and Sasuke
"Didn't you say we were going to spar? Why come to Ichiraku Ramen Shop?"
Naruto naturally wouldn't admit he was hungry, nor would he mention that the other Naruto from his life experience tour had a penchant for this place; he was simply here to give it a try.
However, he didn't know until he tried it, and after one taste, Naruto completely fell in love with the ramen at Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
"Hurry up and eat. How can you have the strength to fight if you're not full?"
"But..." Uchiha Sasuke said with some embarrassment, "This is already the third bowl..."
Uchiha Sasuke really couldn't eat any more. He couldn't help but wonder if only those with big appetites were good at fighting; otherwise, why was Naruto still eating?
"If you can't eat anymore, just say so! You're making it seem like I'm forcing you to eat as much as I am!"
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Perhaps Naruto was used to his sharp tongue, or perhaps Uchiha Sasuke had already succumbed to Qi Deviation when it came to beating Naruto, but these words sounded different to Sasuke, as if Naruto were issuing a declaration for an alternative competition.
"Who said I can't eat anymore?!" Sasuke said, stiffening his neck. "Not only can I eat it, but I can eat even more than you!"
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"Why... *hic*... do I... *hic*... have to pay the bill!"
After Naruto and Sasuke each finished another two bowls, Naruto finally called a halt to this "sparring match" that had evolved from eating ramen.
"I didn't bring any money!"
"I... *hic*... didn't either!"
"Your family is rich, and mine is poor!" Naruto said righteously. "Boss, this time the young master of the Uchiha family is treating. Just send the bill directly to the Uchiha Compound later. Remember to look for Uchiha Fugaku or Uchiha Mikoto!"
Seeing Naruto take the liberty of putting the bill under his name without his consent—and knowing that if the bill were handed to his father or mother, his skipping class would be exposed—
Uchiha Sasuke, who was determined to surpass Uchiha Itachi and receive more praise from his family, naturally couldn't allow such a thing to happen. He was about to refute Naruto's words immediately.
"If you treat this time, I'll tell you a very important piece of information!"
"What information?"
Seeing that Uchiha Sasuke was bluffed by him, Naruto pulled him toward the door. "Let's talk while we walk. This matter can't be known by too many people!"
Seeing Naruto's mysterious act, Uchiha Sasukefollowed him skeptically for a long time. Upon reaching the Training Ground, Sasuke could no longer contain himself.
"What exactly is the information? You can tell me now, right?!"
"The ramen at this Ichiraku Ramen Shop is delicious!"
"Huh?!" Uchiha Sasuke thought he had misheard. "What did you say?!"
"I said!" Naruto's voice suddenly rose an octave. "The ramen at Ichiraku Ramen Shop! Is delicious!"
"I'm going to kill you! You idiot! Bastard! Big liar!"
The colors on Uchiha Sasuke's face were spectacular. To be teased three times in a short period by Naruto's wicked sense of humor in one day—let alone a six-year-old child like Uchiha Sasuke—even an adult wouldn't be able to withstand this "blow."
The two of them chased each other, playing around for a long time, before finally stopping by a small river in the Konoha Forest, which was also a place where Naruto often went fishing.
After a series of seemingly "brain-dead" operations, Naruto's mood improved significantly.
The world of an adult isn't better the tighter it's wound. Sometimes, appropriately turning oneself back into a child and doing some childish things will keep one's mindset forever full of vitality, avoiding being crushed by the various troubles of reality.
Although Naruto wouldn't be crushed, it was still necessary to relax properly.
"Naruto, do you think we are friends?" Lying beside Naruto, Sasuke suddenly became sentimental. "I feel like I've never been this carefree before..."
Naruto understood Uchiha Sasuke's state of mind. After all, considering the precocity of children in his world, it was normal to think about heavy issues at this age.
"We're not!" Even if Naruto understood, how could his sharp tongue easily comfort anyone? "I only make friends with the opposite sex. You'd better go wash up and go to sleep early, kid. I'm not interested in you!"
Uchiha Sasuke, who had just entered a state of life reflection, broke down again in the next second. He reached out and swung a punch at Naruto's face.
"Just based on your habit of always getting physical, we can't be friends in this lifetime!" Naruto grabbed Uchiha Sasuke's incoming fist. "But being brothers is fine. However, I have to be the older brother!"
"On what grounds?!" Uchiha Sasuke's lips curled up slightly, but he still spoke stubbornly.
"Because I'm older than you, and because I'm stronger than you!" Naruto sent a kick flying toward Uchiha Sasuke. "Come on, kid! Who's the older brother and who's the younger brother depends on this battle. Didn't you say you mastered a new Move? Show it to me!"
"Today, you are destined to fail!"
Naruto ignored Uchiha Sasuke's bluster. After taking his stance, he provocatively beckoned with his finger. The battle was about to erupt!
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The sparring match began without warning and ended logically. Uchiha Sasuke was once again beaten black and blue by Naruto, falling back into a psychological state of doubting his life.
But Naruto knew very well that this was only temporary. Tomorrow, this guy would be fully revived, and while having improved slightly since yesterday, he would again confidently issue an invitation to be beaten.
And Naruto was naturally happy to play the key role in slapping Uchiha Sasuke's face. After all, the transition from being full of confidence to being beaten into doubting life was simply too hilarious. This was one of Naruto's few pleasures in a day.
Although it was joy built upon someone else's pain, that's just human lowbrow humor, isn't it? Moreover, very few people can resist it; it can be called an eternal law of human life.
"Call me big brother!" Naruto reached out and poked Uchiha Sasuke, who was lying spread-eagle beside him. "If you do, I'll teach you a few Moves. It'll definitely restore your confidence!"
"And then let you beat me up again?!" Uchiha Sasuke muttered reluctantly. "I've never seen someone as wicked as you. I really regret knowing you!"
"You regret having your face slapped, don't you?!" Naruto's tongue remained sharp. "After all, the one who said he was powerful was you, and the one who got his face slapped was also you. That doesn't have much to do with knowing me, does it?"
"Once I awaken my Sharingan, I will definitely tear that mouth of yours apart!"
"When I become the Hokage, I'll definitely appoint you as my Personal Secretary to bring me water for my footbaths!"
"You...!"
"What about me? You're allowed to look forward to the future, but I'm not allowed to look ahead a little bit?"
Just as the two were bickering and Uchiha Sasukewas constantly on the losing end, Hyuga Hinatawalked over gracefully from a distance, carrying two Bento boxes in her hands.
"Naruto-kun! Sasuke-kun! I brought you both Bento!"
Hyuga Hinata quickened her pace after seeing the two of them, and for the first time ever, she shouted those words at the highest volume of her life.
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