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Chapter 147: The Test of BBQ Q

"Well done! Naruto, at this age, you captured an enemy spy on your own and intercepted important intelligence. You have made great contributions to Konoha, and the village will not forget your dedication."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's joy diluted the worries and sorrows in his heart.

He had thought that Naruto would become more and more hostile to the current Konoha under the dangerous ideology of Uchiha Kagetsu.

However, the development of things was far beyond Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectations.

There is no doubt that Naruto is the successor of Minato's talents. Not only is he talented in ninjutsu, but his service to the village is almost the same as Minato's back then.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave, Third Generation Grandfather."

His tone was indifferent, as if he had just done something insignificant. Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Naruto's back and vaguely saw Minato's figure.

There was no one around, and a figure appeared from the shadows.

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the newly created defense map and handed it to the Anbu captain beside him.

"Pass the order down, have all the troops in Konoha change their positions according to the newly arranged defense line, and make sure not to give the enemy any opportunity to take advantage."

The Anbu captain took the order and left, taking a final quick glance, his heart suddenly filled with a storm of emotions.

This defense map includes Yamanaka, Nara, Aburame, Sarutobi...but there is no Uchiha.

The team leader was terrified inside, but remained calm on the surface. He just rushed to the heads of various famous families as quickly as possible to convey the orders of the Third Hokage.

After the Anbu captain left, another Anbu captain hurried over. After taking off his mask, his silver hair attracted attention.

"Third Hokage, the Anbu has received information that some time ago, Uchiha Shisui committed suicide by jumping into the Nanga River."

For a moment, the writing brush paused slightly, and stood still in mid-air, without even noticing the ink drops.

"What did you say? Shisui committed suicide by jumping into the river? What was the Uchiha clan's reaction?"

"The Uchiha clan is investigating the cause of Uchiha Shisui's death. The details are unknown."

After a deathly silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand slowly, and after Kakashi left, he fell into deep thought.

"Is it because I pushed too hard, or was Shisui's actions discovered by Uchiha Fugaku, or...?"

For some reason, Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of the bandage that had covered his old friend's face for many years.

"It's an illusion. Even the An of Konoha wouldn't attack their companions. It's just..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't dare to think further. The time of Uchiha Kagami's death and the accident of Danzo's right eye were a bit too close.

"I hope I am overthinking it, but the problem now is Uchiha Kagetsu's attitude. If this gives Uchiha Kagetsu an opportunity to cause trouble..."

What will be the consequences? Will he raise the banner of rebellion against Konoha in a fit of rage? It is necessary to test it.

Weighing the pros and cons and thinking about the relationship, several candidates gradually emerged in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind.

In the evening of that day, after school at the Ninja School was over, Shikamaru and Choji, who should have been the first to rush out of the classroom, stayed where they were, along with Ino, who looked impatient.

Hua Yue, who was on the podium, was slightly surprised when she saw this and asked out of curiosity.

"What's wrong? Your parents will be worried if you don't come home so late."

"Um, teacher, actually..."

"Teacher Huayue, my father wants to invite you to barbecue Q. He said that we haven't seen each other for a long time and want to get together."

Seeing that one of her teammates was hesitant to speak, and the other was just eating potato chips, Ino had to speak first and make a quick decision.

"Eh? Mr. Haiyi, why is it so sudden? Never mind, let's go. Do you want to come with us?"

"That's great! But will it delay Dad and the others from talking about their business?"

Shikamaru cheered, then turned gloomy in the blink of an eye. Kagetsu chuckled twice and motioned for everyone to follow.

"Just open another table. It's my treat as a way of repaying Mr. Haiyi's kindness."

"Great!"

Shikamaru kept cheering, he didn't expect to have the opportunity to eat for free. If he didn't take the opportunity to indulge his appetite and have a big meal, how could he be considered a foodie.

Shikamaru shook his head helplessly, feeling troubled. When he got home, he and his son might be scolded again.

Ino was staring at the mask that had never been taken off, and the curious kitten became more and more active.

Half an hour later, the sky gradually darkened and disappeared into darkness along with the last ray of setting sun.

Neon lights flickered, and in a private room in the corner of the barbecue restaurant, the Pig, Deer and Butterfly trio stared at each other, with their own thoughts in mind.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Haiyi, Mr. Shikaku, Mr. Dingzuo..."

Seeing the real host arrive with the familiar mask on his head, Lu Jiuping smiled gently and received him warmly.

"It's been so long since we last met, and you're still wearing this mask. It must be hard work."

"I can't help it. Mr. Shikaku knows that if I take it off, many people will gather around the Ninja School. I can't do anything about it."

Huayue smiled and replied with pretended helplessness.

"After all these years, he's still so popular with the ladies. After all, he's the 'most handsome man in Konoha' and the 'most talented ninja' hero of Konoha!"

Yamanaka Haiyi made a few jokes and the whole box suddenly burst into laughter.

At the same time, in a box nearby, Ino and the other two were eavesdropping, their eyes filled with surprise.

"The most handsome man in Konoha? No way. Although I know that Mr. Kazuki is from the Uchiha clan, the most handsome man in Konoha is a bit too much. No matter how handsome he is, can he be more handsome than Sasuke?!"

Ino was filled with righteous indignation and muttered to herself subconsciously, but Shikamaru looked helpless and just said something perfunctorily.

"It's probably just a rumor from my father's generation. To be honest, I've never seen what Huayue teacher's face looks like behind the mask."

"Chouji, are you interested?"

"What interest? The last piece of barbecue?"

Shikamaru's mouth was watering, his eyes fixed on the meat on the grill, he was almost ready to eat it.

"Forget it. If you're interested, just go and take a look. You won't wear a mask while eating barbecue, will you?"

When Ino heard this, her eyes lit up and she felt that what Shikamaru said made a lot of sense.

"Yeah, you can't always guess correctly while wearing a mask while eating. I didn't realize you have such a smart brain, Shikamaru."

After waiting for a while and seeing several bottles of wine being delivered into the box, Ino and Shikamaru, unable to contain themselves, quietly pulled open the door curtain of the box.

"Dad, Mom will probably urge us to come, so we should..."

Ino was halfway through saying the excuse she had prepared when she stood there in a daze. Shikamaru, who was standing nearby, saw this and followed her in.

The next second, a fresh and refined photo of a handsome young man who doesn't look like he's in his twenties appeared, holding a wine cup and smiling without saying a word.

"The most handsome man in Konoha... is that true?"