[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito":3,"chapter-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-185":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Reborn as Uchiha Obito",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1341380,1785,"Chapter 185 182: The Ramen Shop Incident","naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-185",185,"\u003Cp>After walking through Konoha for a while, Yugao eventually led the team into a hotel to settle in temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped inside...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like Konoha is just… so-so,\" she said cheerfully, flopping into a chair and crossing her legs. \"So many people keep talking about how amazing it is, but I'm not seeing anything worthwhile. Feels like living under a rock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yugao let out a slow breath and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh… you can't judge a book by its cover, Karin. Even if they look backward, what truly makes Konoha strong is its shinobi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin tilted her head. \"…That's not helping their image.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro spoke up calmly, straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…It's surprising they didn't send anyone to monitor us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haku moved toward the window, gently pulling aside the curtain as he looked outside at the village streets below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we say the Third Hokage is broad-minded,\" he said softly, \"or that he simply doesn't care?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, if they had sent someone to watch them, he would not have been happy about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This outcome was… acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata shifted slightly, her hands fidgeting together as she glanced at Karin, who was now rocking her chair back and forth, clearly unable to sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"U-Um… Karin-chan,\" Hinata asked timidly, \"should we maybe go out for a bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's gooo!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin shot up instantly, chair legs screeching against the floor as she bolted toward the door with sparkling enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, Karin-chan—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata's voice trailed off as Karin was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro stood next, adjusting his posture before following without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haku lingered for a moment, then smiled gently at Yugao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Yugao-san,\" he said warmly. \"I'll keep an eye on them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and left as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving only Yugao behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the empty room for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I knew this would happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Karin stepped outside, she inhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Yep,\" she said flatly. \"Still hypocrisy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata blinked curiously behind her blindfold. \"Y-You can smell that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can smell everything,\" Karin replied proudly, lifting her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…That sounds amazing, Karin-chan,\" Hinata said with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, almost unconsciously, her thoughts drifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lord had once mentioned it casually—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin sometimes acts strange on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She likes sounding mysterious. Don't always take her seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata's smile didn't fade, but the thought quietly settled in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin, completely unaware that the usually gentle Hinata was internally doubting her, continued walking forward with absolute confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, they came across a snack stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Is that your famous street food?\" Karin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor straightened immediately, chest puffed out with pride. \"Best in Konoha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin bought one, sniffed it, and took a bite—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata leaned forward anxiously. \"I-Is it bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…No,\" Karin admitted reluctantly. \"It's actually good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor practically glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" Karin continued, raising one finger, \"the Snow Village version would be spicier, have better texture, and not pretend it's healthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Pretend?\" the vendor echoed weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin dropped some coins on the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" she said cheerfully, already turning away, \"you pass. Barely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata bought one as well, nibbling at it in small, careful bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Karin stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata, Kimimaro, and Haku—who had just caught up—halted as well, all three glancing back in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin jogged back toward the stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, she returned—beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were folded together, eyes shining like she'd just uncovered a great secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Karin said excitedly. \"I asked that guy over there about Konoha's special food, and he said it's called Ichiraku Ramen or something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go there next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Alright,\" Haku said with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro gave a brief nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata smiled softly. \"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no objections, the group followed after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, can you behave normally for once?\" Sakura snapped, pointing angrily at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at you—you're annoying Sasuke-kun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was glaring daggers at Sasuke for reasons even Sasuke himself didn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakura-chan, this guy is hiding something… I'm just trying to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Naruto could finish, Sakura's fist crashed down on his head. He bent forward instantly, a comically large bump swelling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arghhh! That hurts!\" Naruto wailed, squealing like a pig being slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, who had been walking calmly ahead, felt his head buzz slightly—heavy, unfocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise beside him had been constant the entire journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, all he wanted right now was food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Let's go eat ramen!\" Naruto suddenly shouted, perking up as drool nearly escaped his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a suspiciously friendly grin, he walked up to Sasuke and patted him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke, I can tell you're not in the right mood,\" Naruto said earnestly. \"You should go back and rest. Sakura-chan and I will go eat ramen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even pressed slightly on Sasuke's shoulder, encouraging him to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've gotta get rid of this guy, Naruto laughed internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Sakura-chan and I can be alone… hehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto screamed and dropped to the ground, clutching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No surprise—it was Sakura again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely was not letting Sasuke go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sweet, terrifying smile, she said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, I think you should go rest. Then Sasuke-kun and I… Sasuke-kun and I—yaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She squealed like a pink pig in heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Naruto and Sakura were about to argue again, they realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke had already walked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—wait!\" they shouted, scrambling after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Sasuke sat quietly, eating his ramen at a steady pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto, on the other hand, was slurping as if his life depended on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura… well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who cares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi had already left to report the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto slammed his empty bowl onto the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss! Another one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teuchi didn't even look surprised. \"That's your fourth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\" Naruto said proudly. \"I'm still hungry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke lifted his chopsticks, paused mid-air, and stared at Naruto with eyes so dead they looked fossilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You're disgusting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto turned toward him instantly. \"Huh? Jealous, Sasuke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would rather starve,\" Sasuke replied flatly, slurping his ramen with calm dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura pinched the bridge of her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, can you please stop embarrassing us in public?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Public?\" Naruto looked around dramatically. \"Sakura-chan, this is a sacred ramen shrine! You don't hold back here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer to Sasuke, whispering loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides… you should eat more—my mom said if you don't, your face stays grumpy forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura snapped. \"Naruto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! I'm helping him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're making him lose his appetite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke stared into his bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…That already happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto gasped. \"WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned over Sasuke's shoulder, eyes wide. \"Did the ramen offend you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke slowly turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…If you lean any closer,\" he said calmly, \"I will throw you into the street.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then grinned. \"Heh. Tsundere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto folded forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHY DO YOU ALWAYS HIT ME?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura stood there, fist smoking. \"Because you never learn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto groaned, rubbing his head. \"I'm being persecuted…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teuchi chuckled with his eyes closed, carefully... because if he opened them, who knew what kind of legendary eye technique might come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kids are teammates, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately,\" Sasuke muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, he stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back slightly, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and Sakura noticed the movement immediately, suspicion flashing across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something wrong, Sasuke-kun?\" Sakura asked, following his line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the small curtain at the counter, gently swaying and blocking the view of the ramen shop's entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head again and continued eating, chopsticks moving steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his attention had already drifted elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo… so this is the Ichiraku Ramen I've heard about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A haughty, confident voice rang out from outside, easily audible inside the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Place looks kinda shabby, though.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…U-Um,\" another voice followed, soft and hesitant, \"it's actually quite good, I think…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The counter curtain was lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by a flash of red hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the curtain rose, Team Seven's attention snapped toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support me at patreon.com\u002FArthorain and read upto 50 Advanced Chapters and R-18 Content!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Update schedule: 7 chapters\u002Fweek\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every 300 power stones = 1 Extra Chapter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By voting with [power stones], you can easily get double the number of chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>",1401,"2026-06-05T20:19:17.122Z",1,"novelbin.me","208c095a487e284df6f503465803a52f8e52ecc52e0d9d461b3f2aa998daa612","naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-186","naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-184",238,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-cover.jpg"]