Chapter 603: The Chef Is Missing

The war has begun.

The Ninja Alliance's raid force encountered the Impure Earth Reincarnation's Red Sand Scorpion, Deidara, and others.

One hundred thousand Bai Jue launched a surprise attack on the battlefield, engaging the Ninja Alliance's Second Division in fierce combat.

The Impure Earth Reincarnation's Ninja Sword Seven fought the Alliance's Third Division.

The First Division faced the Impure Earth Reincarnation's Jin Jiao, Yin Jiao, and others. The Fifth Division supported the raid force, battling the Impure Earth Reincarnation's Shanjiaoyu Banzang and the like.

The Fourth Division engaged in a tug-of-war with the four Impure Earth Kage.

Later, Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto Uzumaki and Killer Bee entered the battle; along the way they encountered Itachi Uchiha and Zhang Men. Itachi broke free from the Impure Earth Reincarnation's control, sealed Zhang Men, and set out alone to find the pharmacist Dou's hideout.

However, everything on the battlefield had nothing to do with Lian Ye, who was in the command post.

As for how he knew? Of course, he happened to see it while delivering food to Gangshou.

Lian Ye had just prepared to leave the camp when a burly strongman stopped him.

At a glance, the person turned out to be the Fourth Raikage, who had lost an arm.

"Lord Raikage, do you have business?"

The Fourth Raikage's stern face suddenly broke into a smile, and his tone became friendly.

"Could you also deliver food for me?"

Perhaps fearing Lian Ye would refuse, he hurriedly added.

"Don't worry, I can pay the fee!"

Logically, with the great battle imminent, he had no mind for meals; two Soldier's Ration Pills would suffice.

It was indeed like that at first.

Only Gangshou and the Raikage jointly stationed at the main camp on the battlefield coordinated the war.

He often saw Gangshou enjoying gourmet food, while he could only barely fill his stomach with Soldier's Ration Pills.

At first, the Fourth Raikage could tolerate it a bit; his strong pride prevented him from asking for food.

But watching Gangshou have delicious meals all day, even a midnight snack!

He finally couldn't hold back.

Today, he found Lian Ye, who had just delivered food, and asked that a portion be sent to him as well.

Lian Ye: "…"

He thought the Raikage had found him, having discovered his identity.

And that's it?

"No problem."

It's just a matter of an extra pair of chopsticks; after all, he and Tuan Cang never finish that much food.

Sending a portion to the Raikage is no trouble.

"Hahaha, then I look forward to the food you prepare," the Raikage laughed heartily, patting Lian Ye's shoulder, his face full of unabashed praise.

What a fine chef; when the war ends, we'll see if we can recruit him.

After all, such a good chef would be a waste to keep in Konoha.

Only Cloud Hidden Village can let Lian Ye's abilities shine.

Lian Ye had no idea that while he cooked for the Raikage, the latter was still keeping him in mind.

Just as Lian Ye left, an angry roar from Gangshou echoed in the big tent.

"Raikage, you don't dare plot against the chef!"

She had seen that scene, realizing the Raikage's ulterior motives toward Lian Ye.

As Hokage, she naturally could not allow such a thing.

"Hokage, you're too sensitive," the Raikage laughed, "I merely asked him to deliver a portion of food for me."

Admitting to scheming against the chef?

Sorry, I have no such obligation.

The first thing to do when the war ends is to recruit the chef to Cloud Hidden Village!

As for the Hokage, just gnaw on Soldier's Ration Pills in the Hokage Office!

Logistics, Catering Squad.

It's called the Catering Squad, but in reality it's only Lian Ye and Tuan Cang.

The front-line battles are so tight, how could the ninjas find time to return to the rear for meals?

If hungry, just stuff two bites of Soldier's Ration Pills.

Though the taste of Soldier's Ration Pills is hard to swallow, they meet the body's nutritional needs without issue.

The so-called Catering Squad is merely an excuse Gangshou uses to coax Lian Ye into cooking for her.

"I'm back."

Tuan Cang lay on a chair sunbathing; hearing footsteps, he turned his head, saw his good brother, and closed his eyes again.

Lian Ye: "…"

This guy is getting better at enjoying life!

He comes here and does nothing, just sunbathing all day.

"I want to go to the battlefield."

Lian Ye felt staying here was pointless and thought of running to the front to watch the Ninja Alliance's combat.

Even if not participating, just watching would be fine!

It's better than staying in the rear cooking for others, right?

A top-tier powerhouse, yet he time‑traveled here to become a chef; if word got out, it'd be downright pathetic, wouldn't it?

"Do you really want to go?" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang sat up, saying helplessly, "Then let's go."

He knew his good brother couldn't stay idle; after only two days as a Chu Zi he was completely unable to sit still.

Never mind, it's because he's my good brother.

Don't be fooled by the fact that before coming here this guy kept saying he was only a witness and wouldn't take part in the war.

But from what I know of him, my good brother's words are like farting.

He crossed over and immediately couldn't wait to trick himself into joining the Ninja Alliance's troops.

What he wants to do needs no further explanation, right?

If Lian Ye's words matched his actions, he wouldn't have been beaten up by Teacher Feijian back then.

Even though he internally complained, he had no intention of stopping it.

Since he wants to go, I'll go with him!

"Hehehe, I knew you wouldn't refuse," Lian Ye said with a grin, "Tuan Tuan is the best to me!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's forehead veins bulged, his fists clenched and teeth gritted as he said.

"You call me Tuan Tuan again and see what happens?!"

This guy, for some reason, shouted his own Tuan Tuan right in front of Gangshou.

He shouts it for any reason, big or small.

It's fine when only the two of them are around, but if Lian Ye accidentally calls him out in front of acquaintances…

Does Zhi Cun Tuan Zang care about saving face?

"Alright, alright, don't be angry, Tuan Tuan."

I don't know why, but Lian Ye likes watching his good brother's embarrassed look.

Sure enough, those who appear aloof are actually quite repressed inside.

Maybe it's just surface anger, but deep down they're secretly thrilled.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang: "…"

If he had known Lian Ye's inner speculation, he wouldn't have acted so calmly.

Having obtained his good brother Tuan Cang's permission, Lian Ye immediately packed his things and prepared to run.

That was indeed infuriating.

Gangshou only asked him to be a Chu Zi, but didn't provide any pots or pans.

These were all taken out by Lian Ye himself from the storage space.

After packing the cooking tools, the two fled without attracting anyone's notice.

In the afternoon, Gangshou, stomach growling, arrived at the Catering Squad, feeling a bit dissatisfied.

Why didn't Lian Ye and Tuan Tuan bring food in time? Don't they know being a battlefield strategist consumes a lot of brainpower?

When she saw the empty Catering Squad, she was completely stunned.

Lian Ye and Tuan Tuan, where did they go?

Where are they, the two big ones?!

"Raikage!"

The Chu Zi is missing; the prime suspect is definitely the Fourth Raikage.

That guy must have used some method to kidnap her Chu Zi.

Bastard, he's literally a bastard!

What era is this, still scheming against a Chu Zi!

Cloud Hidden Village truly lives up to its name, so despicably shameless!

Raikage, who was in the Commander's Tent awaiting food, said: "???"

What happened?

Has the meal started?