Chapter 282

Sasuke Uchiha couldn't help but ask, even while in his embarrassment.

Choji Akimichi could eat, he could understand.

But what was going on with Hinata Hyuga?

"Good question."

Shikamaru Nara spread his hands and said, "I want to know the reason too."

They had arrived early, so they had started eating a step ahead of Sasuke Uchiha.

In their shocked gaze, Choji Akimichi and Hinata Hyuga were launching an assault on first place in the junior group of the big eater competition.

This was also the reason why the two of them hadn't run out to see Sasuke Uchiha.

"This is probably an innate ability."

Sakura Haruno sighed, "It's truly enviable."

"If I had Hinata's ability, I would definitely eat several meals a day and eat all the delicacies of the ninja world!"

Ino Yamanaka echoed.

"Sorry."

Teuchi's daughter, Ayame, walked up and said, "Itachi'll have to wait a moment longer."

"It's fine."

Might Guy said nonchalantly, "We can just rest for a while."

They hadn't rested much after training all morning.

"Thank Itachi for your understanding."

Ayame let out a sigh of relief and said, "Find a seat; I have to go help."

After saying that, she hurried to the kitchen.

"Uncle Teuchi must be busy as a bee today."

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head and said.

Mikoto Uchiha subconsciously looked at him.

When they ate earlier, Naruto Uzumaki and Kitazawa were sitting together, while she and Itachi Uchiha were at another table.

Now it could be considered the closest she had been to Naruto Uzumaki, and it could also be considered their first meeting.

After the Nine-Tails incident, the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the high-ranking members of the Hidden Leaf Village became increasingly tense.

And as the jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails, neither Danzo Shimura nor Hiruzen Sarutobi allowed them to have contact.

Mikoto Uchiha looked at him, thought of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

"Sasuke."

Itachi Uchiha glanced at Mikoto Uchiha and asked with a smile, "Aren't Itachi going to introduce your classmates to us?"

He also knew this was a rare opportunity.

Meeting at the big eater competition couldn't be considered deliberate contact.

As a firm successor to the Will of Fire, Itachi Uchiha hoped that Sasuke Uchiha could become true friends with Naruto Uzumaki and the others.

In that case, he wouldn't follow in the footsteps of Shisui Uchiha and himself.

And perhaps the ice-breaking between the Uchiha clan and the Hidden Leaf's high-ranking members could be realized by Naruto Uzumaki.

After all, his identity was truly special.

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki!"

Before Sasuke Uchiha could speak, Naruto Uzumaki immediately raised his hand and said.

"Hello, I'm Sasuke's mother, Mikoto Uchiha."

Mikoto Uchiha said gently.

"Aunt Mikoto, the bento Itachi made is super delicious!"

Naruto Uzumaki's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly.

"As long as it suits your taste."

Mikoto Uchiha smiled and said, "If Itachi want to eat anything, just tell Sasuke, and I'll make it for Itachi."

"Okay!"

Naruto Uzumaki agreed, then felt it wasn't appropriate, and hurriedly said, "No need to be so troublesome; I can eat anything!"

"It's not troublesome; I think about what to cook every day, and if Itachi can tell me, it actually saves time."

Mikoto Uchiha patted his head and said.

"...?"

Sasuke Uchiha looked left and right, full of question marks.

What was this strong sense of déjà vu?

Oh right!

Wasn't this the conversation he and Mikoto Uchiha used to have?

What's going on?

Did I get my house stolen?

If it weren't for Naruto Uzumaki's abnormal constitution, Sasuke Uchiha would have suspected if he was his own younger brother who had been lost for many years.

"Aunt Mikoto, I'm Sakura Haruno!"

Sakura Haruno couldn't wait to step forward.

This was a rare opportunity to meet the parents.

"Sakura? I know Itachi; your theoretical grades are very good."

Mikoto Uchiha said with a smile.

"Did Sasuke say that?"

Sakura Haruno became excited all of a sudden.

"I didn't say that!"

Sasuke Uchiha subconsciously denied it.

Why would he have nothing better to do than mention Sakura Haruno to Mikoto Uchiha?

Mikoto Uchiha was thoughtful.

It seemed Sakura Haruno liked Sasuke Uchiha very much.

But she didn't say much.

Because the two were too young, liking someone now didn't mean they would like them in the future.

"Aunt Mikoto, I'm Ino Yamanaka."

After Ino, Shikamaru Nara, Kiba Inuzuka, and others introduced themselves.

Kitazawa didn't participate.

After all, he and Mikoto Uchiha already knew each other.

Kitazawa looked at the task he had just completed.

【Current task: Help Sasuke Uchiha activate the Sharingan.】

【Task reward: Proficient-level Yin Release chakra nature transformation.】

【Host has completed the task, reward issued.】

Kitazawa nodded slightly.

In an instant, he mastered a large amount of information, similar to the previous proficient-level Yang Release chakra nature transformation.

If there had to be a unit of measurement, Kitazawa was now equivalent to Kurenai Yuhi's father, the genjutsu jonin Shinku Yuhi.

The further master-level Yin Release chakra nature transformation would be at the level of Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha.

Kitazawa was already very satisfied.

With this proficient-level Yin Release chakra nature transformation, he would soon be able to learn five genjutsu.

He had already learned two, and the remaining three would likely be done by next week.

By then, he would obtain the Darkness Jutsu and could turn around and teach it to Kurenai Yuhi.

How should he put it?

Kurenai Yuhi's talent was limited; being able to become a jonin was already quite good.

But after all, she was his girlfriend, so increasing her strength a little was good.

If that didn't work, he would catch a Tailed Beast for her later.

"Ramen is here!"

After they chatted for a while, Ayame brought out the ramen.

But their attention was more focused on Hinata Hyuga and Choji Akimichi.

"How many bowls have they eaten now?"

Naruto Uzumaki asked in amazement.

"Choji, twenty bowls."

Shikamaru Nara glanced and said, "Hinata, twenty-four bowls."

"What?"

Sakura Haruno opened her mouth wide, "Hinata is still in the lead?"

"These two children can really eat."

Mikoto Uchiha said with surprise.

"Truly... amazing."

Itachi Uchiha echoed.

Time passed slowly.

"I'm full, thank Itachi for the treat."

Choji Akimichi let out a breath and said.

Although he still wanted to eat, he really couldn't eat anymore.

And the time was up; each person's eating time was half an hour.

"Itachi ate forty bowls in total."

Ayame counted and looked at Hinata Hyuga, unable to hide her shock, "Itachi ate forty-five bowls."