Chapter 9

In Konoha, the symbol resembling a red and white table tennis paddle is almost universally recognized, as it represents one of Konoha's most powerful clans—the Uchiha clan.

Naruto Hana naturally knew the meaning of this clan symbol.

However, his attention was more focused on the two figures, one large and one small.

To be precise, both were children.

The older one was Uchiha Shisui, whom he had met a few days ago at the Hokage's office, and the younger one was Uchiha Itachi, who would become a future S-rank Konoha rogue ninja.

The madman who, for the sake of Konoha, would eliminate his own clan!

Of course, that was part of the Hokage's plot.

"Thinking about how cute Itachi was when he was little!"

Naruto Hana looked at the handsome and adorable Uchiha Itachi, feeling an urge to pinch that little face, but he quickly suppressed this impulse.

Before he left Konoha to travel, he had also met Uchiha Itachi. His sister, Uzumaki Kushina, and Uchiha Itachi's mother, Uchiha Mikoto, were good friends, and they often visited his sushi shop. Uchiha Mikoto would occasionally bring Uchiha Itachi along, but at that time, Uchiha Itachi was less than two years old, and there was a significant difference compared to the Uchiha Itachi in front of him.

The young Uchiha Itachi seemed to notice Naruto Hana's gaze and lifted his little head to look at him. A hint of confusion appeared on his handsome little face, as if he had seen this face before but couldn't quite remember where.

Uchiha Shisui said, "Itachi, what are you looking at?"

As he spoke, Uchiha Shisui's gaze also turned toward Naruto Hana.

Seeing Naruto Hana, Uchiha Shisui showed a hint of surprise: "Hana... Master Hana!"

Uchiha Shisui recognized Naruto Hana because he was a big fan of Master Hana's sushi and used to visit the shop frequently.

Naruto Hana gave a sunny smile: "Shisui, it's been a while!"

Uchiha Shisui said, "Master Hana, where have you been? I thought I would never get to eat your sushi again."

Naruto Hana replied, "What, you were hoping I wouldn't come back?"

Uchiha Shisui quickly said, "Of course not, I love your sushi the most."

Naruto Hana smiled: "Well, my new shop will open soon, and you'll be able to eat my sushi again. By the way, the one next to you must be Itachi, right?"

Uchiha Shisui nodded: "Yes."

Naruto Hana waved at Uchiha Itachi: "Hello, little Itachi!"

Uchiha Itachi, who had been curiously observing Naruto Hana, initially had some wariness. However, seeing that Naruto Hana and his older brother Shisui seemed to be familiar, he relaxed his guard, though his dark eyes continued to fixate on Naruto Hana.

In response to Naruto Hana's greeting, Uchiha Itachi furrowed his brow and said in a serious tone: "I'm not 'little Itachi,' I'm Itachi!"

When he said his name "Itachi," he deliberately raised his voice to emphasize it.

What a cute little guy!

Naruto Hana laughed: "Okay, Itachi!"

Uchiha Shisui gave his younger brother Uchiha Itachi a head pat: "Itachi, this is Master Hana. His sushi is the best. When Master Hana's shop opens, I'll take you to eat sushi."

Uchiha Itachi showed a hint of anticipation: "Okay, but I think I've seen him before."

"Seen him?"

Uchiha Shisui showed a hint of curiosity.

Naruto Hana smiled and said, "We have indeed met before. Your mother used to bring you to my sushi shop, but at that time, you were just a little kid."

Uchiha Itachi looked thoughtful.

Uchiha Shisui's expression relaxed, and he then asked Naruto Hana: "Master Hana, where is your shop?"

Naruto Hana pointed to his shop: "Right over there, it's very close."

"Brother Hana, what would you like to eat today?"

At that moment, Shizuka gave her signature smile and looked at Naruto Hana.

Naruto Hana said, "I'll have a pork ramen!"

Shizuka said, "Sure."

At the same time, she served two bowls of ramen to Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.

Uchiha Itachi looked at the ramen and leaned forward.

Uchiha Shisui said, "Itachi, let's eat!"

Before they started, Uchiha Shisui gave a large piece of pork from his bowl to Itachi.

Uchiha Itachi said, "Thank you, big brother!"

What a good brother!

Naruto Hana watched the heartwarming scene between the two brothers, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He thought to himself, "I hope I can change their fate."

In the world of the Hokage, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were undoubtedly tragic figures, one forced to commit suicide by jumping into a river, the other burdened with the fate of eliminating his family and clan.

Now, nothing has happened yet. Naruto Hana didn't know if he could change the fate of the Uchiha clan, but he hoped to steer things in a better direction.

Naruto Hana's large bowl of pork ramen was soon served.

As he ate, he chatted with Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.

During the conversation, Naruto Hana subtly asked about the situation of the Uchiha clan. Recently, the Uchiha clan was not doing well because the Konoha leadership suspected that the Nine-Tailed Fox might be related to the Uchiha clan.

In the eyes of the Konoha leadership, only the Uchiha clan's eye techniques had the power to control the Nine-Tailed Fox.

The two brothers quickly finished their ramen.

Uchiha Shisui said, "Master Hana, see you later!"

Uchiha Itachi waved his little hand at Naruto Hana.

Soon, only their receding figures remained.

Naruto Hana sighed lightly, then收回了目光，继续吃他的拉面。

A busy ramen uncle approached Naruto Hana: "Hana, how's your shop coming along? When will it open? I'll be there to support you."

Naruto Hana, while eating, replied: "It should take about ten to fifteen days. Uncle, there's something I want to ask you."

The ramen uncle, Ichiraku, patted his chest: "What is it?"

Naruto Hana said, "Uncle, if it gets busy, could you lend me Shizuka?"

Shizuka's smile is a golden sign.

The ramen uncle immediately said sternly: "No way!"

Naruto Hana felt a bit depressed.

The ramen uncle suddenly added: "Unless you agree to marry my Shizuka!"

"Uh..."

Naruto Hana was momentarily speechless. It seemed the uncle had high hopes for him and even wanted to be his father-in-law.

Shizuka, standing nearby, was almost speechless at her father's sudden words, but a blush appeared on her cute and delicate face.

After finishing his pork ramen, Naruto Hana quickly left Ichiraku Ramen and walked to his nearby shop. He then began to design and renovate his late-night diner.