Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

At this time, Minato also rushed to the hospital from the Hokage Building.

He was kept behind by the Third Hokage after the Jonin meeting, where they discussed many things about succeeding the Fourth Hokage.

I didn't manage to squeeze out the time until noon.

As soon as they entered the corridor, Haneda, Kakashi, and Minato ran into each other.

"Is Kai alright now?" Minato asked with concern.

"He's doing alright, but neither Kakashi nor I mentioned Orochimaru."

Haneda glanced around and asked with a smile,

"Isn't Kushina-neechan here?"

"Her... I originally wanted to come with her and have a celebratory dinner together."

"But she said she wasn't feeling well, that she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit."

Upon hearing these familiar symptoms, Haneda thought of Mikoto's pregnant belly and laughed:

"Maybe it's good news."

"happy event?!"

Minato, who loves reading, clenched his fists as he thought of Kushina's symptoms.

A little excited and a little nervous.

Is Kushina pregnant?

Am I going to be a dad?

Seeing Minato lost in thought, Haneda thought of Obito.

According to the original story, Obito will take action against Kushina for some reason...

Haneda glanced down at his right shoulder.

That's where the first generation of cells merged.

He could feel his body slowly merging with the First Generation's cells, and his chakra was rapidly increasing.

Haneda smiled and said:

"Minato-senpai, which restaurant are we going to eat at? Do you have a reservation?"

Minato said, "Q BBQ, I went there with Kushina last time, and the BBQ there was really good."

"Yes. Jiraiya-sensei said he'll be there too."

"Grilled meat Q..."

Haneda and Kakashi exchanged a glance.

Since Obito's incident, they haven't been to that shop again.

However, on this special day, the two tacitly agreed not to refuse.

Unlike two years ago, the interior of BBQ Q has been significantly renovated, incorporating many modern elements.

However, most of the interior decoration is still made of wood, but there are more green plants and brightly colored tables and chairs.

Jiraiya arrived early at the private room that Minato had reserved.

He was flirting with the girls in the shop while still holding a bottle of alcohol in his hand.

Haneda and his two companions were already used to Jiraiya's unrestrained behavior, so they casually found a place to sit down.

When the guests arrived, a young female waitress came over.

Holding the menu, she leaned forward, smiling, and asked:

"Welcome! What would you four like to order?"

Minato and Jiraiya readily ordered several dishes they liked.

Haneda and Kakashi looked down at the menu without saying a word.

Suddenly, the two spoke at the same time:

"A serving of pork belly with lettuce (BBQ Set Meal C)..."

"Another glass of orange juice with ice, please."

Haneda and Kakashi looked up and exchanged a glance, recalling their past.

"You're still the same as always," Haneda said in a low voice.

“You are the same,” Kakashi replied.

Chapter 178 Minato succeeds to the throne, Uchiha arrests Danzo!

Jiraiya, hearing that Haneda and Kakashi hadn't ordered any drinks, teased them:

"Hey hey hey~ The famous Purple Lightning Kirin duo in the ninja world actually like to drink orange juice."

"What's wrong with orange juice? Can't ninjas drink orange juice?"

Haneda retorted.

“Yes, Haneda and I are still kids.” Kakashi chimed in.

"Sizzle..." Jiraiya was seeing Haneda's cute side for the first time, and chuckled a few times.

In his memory, Haneda was mature beyond his years and always composed.

In the eyes of the enemy, he was still a ruthless killer...

Kakashi is right, they really are just kids.

After Jiraiya lightened the mood, Haneda and Kakashi, who were initially feeling sentimental, also became more lively.

Soon, the waitress brought over the drinks.

Jiraiya poured himself and Minato a glass of wine, raising his glass to congratulate Minato:

"Minato, congratulations! You'll be Hokage in a few days."

As he spoke, Jiraiya unconsciously glanced at Haneda, secretly pleased with himself.

He remembered the bet he made with Tsunade last year and chuckled to himself.

Minato is almost Hokage; the prophetic child he chose was indeed right!

That old woman Tsunade is doomed to lose!

Hearing the blessings in his ears and seeing Minato's smile, Kakashi subconsciously touched his left eye.

That was a gift Obito left for himself.

"Our teacher will soon become Hokage, Obito..."

Kakashi recalled his past dream, glanced at Haneda, and thought to himself:

"I will carry your eyes with me, and stay with Haneda."

At this moment, Haneda also smiled and offered his congratulations:

"Congratulations, Minato-senpai."

His smile, however, concealed a hint of worry, which was quickly replaced by confidence.

He will stop Obito from causing the Nine-Tails' rampage!

…………

Outside the barbecue restaurant, on a shady tree.

Obito, wearing a tiger-skin mask and a red cloud cloak, silently watched Haneda and the others in their private room.

White Zetsu emerged from the tree and said to Dai Tu:

"It has been confirmed that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is pregnant, Lord Madara."

Seeing that Obito remained silent, Black Zetsu, who was possessing White Zetsu, said:

"Can't bear to do it?"

Obito withdrew his gaze and said calmly:

"She's too strong; this is the best opportunity."

"Some sacrifices are necessary to create a real reality."

Bai Jue asked with a smile:

"What if your good friends, Uchiha Haneda and Hatake Kakashi, try to stop you?"

Black Zetsu chuckled coldly:

"Why not kill Kakashi and bring Haneda to your side..."

"Quiet down, don't mention that good-for-nothing Kakashi."

Obito's right eye transformed into a kaleidoscope, fixed intently on Black Zetsu.