Chapter Seventy-Three: Yile Ramen Restaurant

  "It's really crowded in the village lately! There are so many people I don't know!" Naruto complained.

  "Idiot, it's because the Chunin Exams are being held in a few days and many ninjas from other countries have come!" Upon hearing this, Naru couldn't help but curse.

  "Fool!" Sasuke said with disdain on the side, but as he spoke, he couldn't help but think of a black-haired youth carrying a large sword!

  "Hey, hey! Little Sakura, I'd advise you not to take the Chunin exam, Naruto that dead weight will hold you back!" On the side, Ino with her blonde hair tied in a ponytail couldn't help but smile at Sakura.

  "How detestable! Who's the one holding us back?" Wen Yan shouted loudly at once.

  "Haha! It's so lively here! Naruto! And Sasuke! Sakura!" Just as the loud voice fell, an unpleasantly familiar voice rose, and out came Iruka-sensei from Ichiraku Ramen shop!

  "Ah, Shika, Tei, and Iino are all here!" Seeing the figures inside, Teruaki couldn't help but let out a soft laugh in his heart. He hadn't expected that six of the Twelve Small Strong would be gathered here!

  "It's you! Zhao Kongming!" Seeing Zhao Kongming enter, Ming Ren's face immediately changed, first shocked and then full of indignation!

  Sasuke and Sakura also changed their expressions after seeing Shoukoku Me, Sasuke's eyes were complex with jealousy, resentment, and some fear! And Sakura, in addition to fear, also had a hint of fervor, admiring Shoukoku Me's handsomeness and strength!

  "Huh? What's going on? This person's appearance has changed Sasuke's expression!" Shikamaru, who was standing by and saw the change in Sasuke's face, couldn't help but feel suspicious, then carefully looked at Shōryūjin!

  "So strong!!" After seeing Shō Kūmyō, Shikamaru's mind only had these words. He keenly sensed the overwhelming aura of Shō Kūmyō! The killing intent that was faintly emanating from his body was astonishing!

  "Wow, so cool......" And Inosee saw the appearance of Shoukongming, but immediately cheered and exclaimed, "Even more handsome than Bisa, and carrying a knife on his back, super cool!"

  Sasuke's eyes twitched at the words, and apart from his strength, he found that he was also surpassed by Shisui in terms of appearance, which made him extremely depressed!

  "I told you! We'll meet again in two months, and I'm wondering how your skills have improved after not seeing each other for two months. Are you still as unbeatable as before?" Seeing the reactions of several people, Zhao Kong couldn't help but let out a faint smile.

  At the words, a sharp glint flashed across Shikamaru's eyes again. From what Chōjūrō said, he could tell that Chōjūrō had fought with Sasuke and Naruto before, not only defeating Naruto but also Sasuke!

  "Hmph! I can take you down with just one punch now!" Naruto's face turned bright red with embarrassment at first, but then he shouted loudly.

  "Idiot! Stop embarrassing yourself!" Hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke couldn't help but shout at him before turning his head to look at Shikamaru.

  "In the Chunin Exams, I will definitely surpass you! Just wait for me to defeat you!" Sasuke said with a confident face, looking at Shikamaru, seemingly very confident in his current abilities!

  "Heh heh! I've been waiting!" Zong Kongming smiled faintly as he heard the words, then turned to smile at the boss of the ramen shop.

  "Boss, give me two bowls of ramen!"

  "Alright! It'll be fine right away!" The boss smiled immediately upon hearing this!

  "My name is Shōkūmei, and this is my teammate Haku. Don't mind if everyone gets to know each other, we're all here for the Chunin Exams!" Shōkūmei smiled faintly at Ino Yamanaka, Tenten, and Neji Hyuga after sitting down.

  "Really? Really! My name is Yamachika Ino! I heard you said you defeated Sasuke, is that true?" Ino exclaimed with excitement and then asked curiously.

  Sasuke's face turned unnatural again upon hearing this!

  "Mountain middle field, your name really suits you, beautiful and refreshing! " Zhao Kongming heard the words and boasted for a moment before lightly laughing and saying, "My strength is of course not to be joked about. If we meet in the exams, I can help you guys solve it!"

  "Really?" Inou exclaimed in surprise!

  "It seems like we're in a competitive relationship or something, why are you helping us?!" At this time, Shikamaru quietly spoke up from the side!

  "That's right! We can also say we're enemies!" Ding Ci said with his mouth full of food, nodding at the same time.

  "Kamamaru, Chōji, you two don't want to mix anymore, huh?" Upon hearing Kamamaru and Chōji's words, Ino immediately turned around with a furious expression, glaring at the two of them! With the chance to chat with the great captain, Ino didn't want to be bothered by Kamamaru and Chōji!

  "Ugh! Women are such a hassle!" Shikamaru muttered under his breath as he lowered his head to eat.

  "I'm eating!" Ding hastily said when he saw Jingye was about to blow up, and then focused on eating!

  "Haha! Because there's a beauty in your team, isn't that reason enough?" Shikamaru gazed at Chouji and Ino for a moment before lightly laughing.

  "Really?! Waaaah! If you're a Konoha ninja, I'll chase after you right now!" Ino exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. The boasting of good-looking guys was the most thrilling thing for women!

  "Haha......" Shoukong Ming heard and smiled, not saying much more. The noodles had already arrived! But Sasaki had quickly finished eating and paid the bill! Not wanting to stay and be hit by Shoukong Ming!

  "Sasuke!" Sakura cried out and also hurriedly chased after him!

  Watching the empty sky, I don't care about Sasuke and Sakura's departure. On one hand, I chatted with Iruka, on the other hand, I ate a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen. Indeed, it lives up to its reputation as the best ramen in Konoha, the taste is just different!

  After a while, Wu Mingren finished eating and left!

  "This old man is going to work hard and cultivate, I'll definitely defeat you, humph!" Naruto shouted loudly at Shikamaru as he walked away!

  Shikaamaru and Chouji were already full, Ino just followed them out, they still had to go see their sensei Asuma.

  "Hey! Isn't that Kage no Jutsu, what a coincidence!" However, after Ino and the others left for a while, a strange laughter suddenly echoed, and then a figure entered the Ichiraku Ramen shop. Without turning around, Shikamaru knew it was Kakashi who had arrived.

  "Kakashi! What a coincidence! Naruto and the others just left, and you're here!" Shikamaru smiled lightly upon hearing this. Then he saw Kakashi casually sit down beside him.

  "Boss! A bowl of spicy ramen!"

  "Kakashi! Are you interested in accepting my challenge?" Seeing Kakashi sit down, Shikamaru smiled and said to him.