novelhk Chapter 334
Chapter 334
Xiaoying picked up the chopsticks in the bamboo tube beside her, put her hands together and said, "I'm going to eat!"
Feeling the authentic flavor of the soup base quickly occupying the taste buds, the delicate and chewy noodles paired with rich ingredients, every bite is a pleasure... ...but both Shikamaru and I have regular portions of noodles, so naturally we eat faster than Naruto.
Sakura looked at Shikamaru who had already finished eating, and Shikamaru nodded at her. Sakura then said softly, "Then I won't disturb you guys from reminiscing about the past."
Naruto couldn't persuade him too much, after all, he could sense Iruka's nervousness, "Ah? Okay..."
Sakura was actually still quite worried about Naruto's situation, so she and Shikamaru leaned against the door of Ichiraku Ramen and listened to the conversation between Naruto and Sensei Iruka.
Shikamaru looked at Sakura deeply, but didn't say much. He just stayed with Sakura quietly.
After the two left, the conversation inside became louder.
"It's delicious! As expected! Ichiraku Ramen is the best! But... I'm still a little dissatisfied..."
"Naruto! Long time no see. You're here to pick on my ramen, right?"
"No, I'm not dissatisfied with ramen!"
"So, what's going on?!"
"I think this time I was treated by Iruka-sensei should be when I became a Chunin."
"Naruto..."
"My peers are all Chunin and Jonin, but I am still a Genin..."
"Don't be so depressed because of the Chuunin and Genin. You were taught skills by Master Jiraiya himself."
"That's what I said... But, but the lecherous sage is really merciless! He tore the forehead protector that I got from Iruka-sensei into pieces, and even my clothes became tattered, so I had to exchange the forehead protector for a new one..."
"But thanks to such rigorous training, you have become stronger. Isn't that great?"
"Yeah! It feels like another step towards becoming Hokage!"
"Oh? You're quite good at talking now."
"I heard that Gaara of the Sand Ninja is already the Kazekage."
"Ah, that child is another matter..."
"What do you mean by another matter?"
"Eh?"
"It's not easy to become the Wind Shadow. I know that guy must have worked very hard to gain everyone's recognition. Only then could he become the Wind Shadow..."
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Hearing this, Sakura asked Shikamaru to leave.
Looking at the dimly lit street scene, I couldn't help but feel relaxed, and I heard Shikamaru muttering beside me: "You really care about Naruto."
Sakura didn't think anything was wrong, and answered subconsciously: "After all, we are in the same class, so it's normal to show some concern for him. But seeing him like this, I think my worry is unnecessary."
Seeing a huge shadow in front of her, Sakura looked up in confusion and saw Shikamaru gradually getting bigger in front of her. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered in her ear: "I'm jealous."
But this action also made Sakura tremble uncontrollably, and her brain suddenly stopped working. Did she hear it wrongly? What did Shikamaru say? Was it what she understood?
The girl in front of him opened her big watery eyes and leaned forward involuntarily. Her eyes were full of grievances, but her voice was low and tired, "I'm just jealous."