The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 71 Ending
"This guy finally came..."

As soon as Hideki saw Minato, he stopped Scyther and let it land on the ground, while he was secretly complaining in his heart.

The reason why he didn't continue to pretend to be polite was because when he was using radar sensing technology to detect enemy ambushes, he detected that Minato had appeared near the school.

First of all, compared with "Root recruiting" and "Root beating people", the latter is of course more likely to attract the attention of Minato and the Sandaime, and at least it can make Danzo quiet down for a while.

Secondly, Hideki can also test the strength of the puppet's nemesis, the Aburame clan ninjas, in absolute safety, and test whether the countermeasures he has formulated are effective.

However, Hideki had not originally intended to use his hidden weapon, Air Blade Storm.

But he didn't expect that Minato would be blocked by someone at the school gate.

The one who blocked his way was none other than Inuzuka Jaw, who was also teaching here.

Hideki knew without thinking that it must be this outgoing senior who came to chat with Minato as soon as he saw him.

But this made Hideki, who had already started the fight, a little confused, and finally he had no choice but to use the Air Blade Storm...

This forced Hideki to reflect deeply:

It was too naive to pin my hopes on Minato who was always late at the critical moment...

Minato didn't know why, but he always felt that Hideki looked at him with some resentment.

However, he had no time to investigate. Seeing that both sides had stopped fighting, his originally serious expression suddenly relaxed and he sighed:
"Private fights between Konoha ninjas are strictly prohibited. Senior Shiguro, Hideki, you should all be aware of this."

Hideki knew that even if it was defined as a private fight, the other party would not be hurt, so he spread his hands and said:

"This is not a private fight, but a competition."

"It's just that this young Longma is too impatient. I told him that we could go to the training ground outside to spar, but he still went ahead and started fighting."

"Look, all the desks and chairs in the classroom have been broken by him. They are obviously new high-end products..."

Minato was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Because when he just came in, he clearly saw that the whirlwind created by Hideki caused more damage to the classroom...

And he remembered that Hideki seemed to have said before that he made the desks and chairs in the classroom himself to save money...

However, Minato did not think about it and began to ask Shiguro and the others:

"What do you two say?"

Shiguro didn't want to get tangled up with Minato, so he decided to go down the steps Hideki provided and glanced at Ryoma.

Longma was still a little indignant at first, but when he saw this, he immediately lowered his head and said:
"I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."

"It's ok."

Hideki walked up to Minato, waved his hand and said in a contemptuous manner,
"It's normal for young people to be hot-tempered. I was like that when I was young."

The other three people all had a few black lines on their heads.

You are only nineteen years old, still very young!
Seeing both sides say this, although Minato knew the trick, he had no intention of exposing it. Instead, he smiled and said to Ryoma:

"In that case, you should be careful not to be so impulsive in the future."

For the gloomy ninjas of the Aburame clan, Minato's smile was too dazzling, as scary as the sun to vampires.

So Longma couldn't help but take two steps back, then nodded with a constipated look on his face.

Seeing that the matter was resolved satisfactorily, Minato smiled and said to the three people:

"It's getting late. As a sign of reconciliation, why don't we go have a meal together?"

"I recently discovered a ramen stand that serves delicious ramen."

"No need."

Aburame Shiguro rejected coldly, and then he turned his gaze to Hideki.
"Kimura Hideki, you are more powerful than I thought."

"You really should go somewhere where you can better utilize your talents."

"My previous invitation is still valid. I hope you can figure it out soon."

"Otherwise, sooner or later, you will regret it..."

After saying that, his body suddenly transformed into countless parasitic insects, and then flew away with the wind...

Hideki also showed a regretful expression...

It's a pity that Minato is not Hokage yet, otherwise he could use that classic dialogue to refute the other party:
"Remember, I am the Hokage!"

Ryoma had not yet learned Shihei's cool way of exiting, so he had to turn around and leave in disgrace. Unfortunately, he was stopped after only a few steps.

"Ryoma, please stay."

Hideki smiled and rubbed his hands.

"Since you admit that it's your fault, shouldn't you first settle the cost of repairing the classroom and the desks and chairs before leaving?"

……

After a moment, Longma left the puppetry classroom with a dark face and clean sleeves.

"Next time we replace the tables and chairs, you're welcome to come and spar again, Ryoma!"

Hideki's voice sounded from behind, and Ryoma's face became darker, and he walked away faster.

Seeing this, Hideki, who was standing at the door, grinned and began to count the stack of bills in his hand.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, he is indeed a special jonin of the Root, he actually carries so much money with him."

Minato, who witnessed the whole process of Hideki's blackmail, was somewhat amused:

"Hideki, it shouldn't cost that much to repair the desks and chairs in the classroom."

"To be exact, it doesn't cost a penny."

Hideki said with a sly smile,
"With such a good opportunity, I must let the children practice using the classroom and tables and chairs."

"As for this money, I can use it to buy materials to make more pocket puppet beasts..."

Minato secretly mourned for Ryoma in his heart, and then said seriously:
"I will report to Hokage-sama about what happened just now, and it shouldn't happen again."

"It's nothing, I got compensation anyway."

Hideki shrugged and smiled.

"If they can make a lot of money like this every time, then I hope they can come and compete more often."

Minato could only shake his head and smile bitterly when he heard that.

……

Soon after, Hideki and Minato arrived at a ramen stand near Konoha People's Park.

"Hand-beat boss, two servings of tonkotsu ramen, please."

"okay!"

Minato opened the curtains with familiarity, and as soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to order the food, and then turned around and greeted Hideki,

"Hideki, please sit down and order your food. The ramen here is really delicious. I have to eat two bowls at a time."

Just two bowls, rubbish!

Do you know what your daughter-in-law’s record is?
Hideki complained in his mind before sitting next to Minato and looking at the shop owner who was busy across from him.

Although he is just an ordinary chef, this owner played an irreplaceable role in the growth process of the protagonist of the original work.

Of course, the current hand typer is still a relatively young man, probably in his early twenties.

Even the Ichiraku Ramen restaurant has not opened yet, and now he is just a ramen stall owner.

Indeed, Hideki had a vague impression that when the Lost Tower plot took place, Ichiraku Ramen had just opened.

It seems that the manual boss will have to save money for a few more years...

"The tonkotsu ramen is ready. I'll make you the next portion after you finish eating, Minato."

He placed a bowl of steaming ramen in front of Minato.

"Then I'll start first!"

After talking to Hideki, Minato couldn't wait to start eating noodles.

That satisfied look on his face made Hideki feel that based on Minato's looks and the way he eats, he would have a bright future as a food streamer.

Shouda also watched Minato eat noodles with a smile, which made him feel a sense of accomplishment every time.

However, he did not forget Hideki, and immediately turned around and asked:
"My dear guest, have you decided what to order?"

(End of this chapter)