Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 186 Eating Contest

"Eat, are you full?"

Hiashi Hyuga was stunned; he wondered if he had misheard.

"Hinata is my daughter, I'll definitely make sure she's well-fed. Besides, do you think our Hyuga clan would ever go hungry?"

"Oh? Really? Shall we bet?"

The deer gave a mysterious smile.

This smile made Hiashi Hyuga a little unsure, but no matter how you looked at it, how could Hinata, a little girl, possibly be going hungry?

With this in mind, Hiashi Hyuga gritted his teeth and said, "Let's gamble! What's the stake?"

"If you win, I'll tell you what you want to know. If you lose, don't bother me. The Tenseigan doesn't evolve that easily."

If I had to say it's possible, then when Hinata grows up, Shikatoshi might actually have a chance if he thinks of a way.

But for the rest of the Hyuga clan, Shikatoki could only say it was wishful thinking.

Upon hearing this bet, Hiashi Hyuga hesitated again.

Just like in the original story, when the Hidden Cloud Village framed the Hyuga clan, he was always so hesitant, which is why he lost so many people and things.

"Hiashi! You should know that this is your only chance. If I don't want to say it, no one can force me to!" Shika added another bombshell.

His eyes were fixed on his feet, and he saw a hundred things clearly; this was his only chance.

Moreover, although he was strict with Hinata, he believed he still loved her very much, and the situation of not having enough to eat would never happen.

Hinata never complained about not having enough to eat at home.

"good!"

"A wise decision. Take all the things you gave me back. Now I'll take you to find Hinata. You've come at just the right time."

Lu Shi gave a playful smile.

Hiashi Hyuga suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, and an absurd idea surfaced in his mind.

Hinata—could she really not have ever been full?!

Shika walked calmly ahead, while Hiashi followed beside him, looking preoccupied.

We soon arrived near Ichiraku Ramen.

A huge sign stands in front of Ichiraku Ramen.

[The First Annual Ichiraku Ramen Eating Contest!]

"This is?"

"The children participated in this competition."

Naruto was the first to discover this competition, and the little guy immediately decided to get his friends involved.

Sasuke initially didn't want to participate.

Naruto only said one thing: "Is Sasuke afraid of losing to me?"

These words immediately ignited Sasuke's competitive spirit; he not only wanted to participate, but also to defeat Naruto!

"Hinata is participating too?"

"Yes, isn't this a perfect opportunity? Let's wait and see." Shikatoki pointed to Hinata, who was chatting with Ino.

At that moment, Teji walked out, holding a microphone he'd somehow acquired. "Everyone! Welcome to the Ichiraku Ramen Eating Contest! The champion will receive a lifetime discount card for Ichiraku Ramen!"

"With this card, you can get a 50% discount on ramen at Ichiraku Ramen!"

Upon hearing this, Naruto immediately stood up excitedly, "I'm determined to get this card!"

Just then, a familiar voice rang out, "Hahaha, this card! It's definitely mine!"

Shika looked over and, lo and behold, Obito Uchiha was there too, and he even dragged Rin and Kakashi along to participate in the competition.

Kakashi rolled his deadpan eyes. "Obito, be quiet!"

Before Obito could even retort, a passionate voice rang out, "Kakashi, my dear friend! Let's have a competition! This time, we'll see who can eat the most!"

Kakashi didn't want to speak. To his left sat Obito Uchiha, and to his right sat Might Guy. Kakashi felt only despair.

Lu Shi's gaze swept over.

That's when I realized I knew quite a few people at the competition.

Kakashi and the others aside, Nawaki also participated, and Shikatoshi even saw Uchiha Izumi dragging a reluctant Uchiha Itachi along to join as well.

"Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I hereby declare the competition open!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he brought out the family-style ramen that he had prepared beforehand.

Hiashi Hyuga's gaze was fixed on Hinata, and he only breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw Hinata eating slowly and methodically.

My daughter is so young, she can't eat much at all.

Naruto and Choji, on the other hand, were full of energy, eating ramen with gusto next to Hinata.

Naruto, in particular, kept taunting Sasuke while eating, "Hahaha, Sasuke, I'm almost finished, and you still have half left! Looks like you can't keep up either!"

Sasuke's face darkened upon hearing this, and he unconsciously sped up his chopsticks.

The winner of the competitive eating contest is still unknown, but some people have already surrendered.

Nara Shikamaru ate one bowl and then immediately surrendered. He had been dragged there in the first place, and he couldn't eat anymore.

Following closely behind were Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Izumi, who also surrendered after eating only one bowl.

Time passed by, second by second.

Hiashi Hyuga's previously gratified and confident expression had completely vanished.

His face now showed only deep despair.

Hinata doesn't eat fast, but she eats a lot!

This is my 11th bowl of ramen!

Eleven bowls!

He's an adult, and he can only eat five or six bowls of ramen at most.

Hiashi Hyuga now feels like a complete failure as a father; he can't even notice that his daughter isn't getting enough to eat, and then he gets worried.

"Shikatoki-kun, I lost the bet this time. Could you please have Lady Tsunade check Hinata out later? She eats so much, I'm worried she might have some health problem!"

Shika calmly patted Hiashi on the shoulder, "Don't worry, if someone eats a lot but doesn't get fat, there must be a reason. Hinata's Byakugan has a very high purity, which consumes a lot of energy."

"Besides, Tsunade already checked; Hinata is very healthy. How do you think I know Hinata can eat that much?"

Let's set aside the original work.

Hinata often ate snacks with Kurama and Isobu, and the amount she ate shocked Kurama.

"That's good."

Hiashi Hyuga breathed a sigh of relief.

The match is still ongoing.

Sasuke was already slumped over the table; he had only eaten six bowls and was already exhausted, while Naruto was already eating his twelfth bowl.

This made Sasuke very unhappy, but he really couldn't eat anymore.

The ramen is already shoving up my throat; I'm about to throw up if I'm not careful.

Now only Naruto, Hinata, and Obito remain on the field.

Naruto and Obito were both putting on a brave face.

Naruto was after the lifetime discount card, while Obito didn't want to lose face in front of Rin, because if he admitted defeat, he would lose to two kids!

"Obito, maybe we should call it quits," Rin said worriedly, looking at Obito's flushed face.

Obito forced a smile. "Rin, I'm fine. I'm alright."

"Obito! This is youth!" Guy expressed his approval of Obito's persistence.

Kakashi was speechless. "Obito, move over a bit. I think you're about to throw up."

"You bastard Kakashi, you—"

Obito was so excited that he felt he couldn't hold back any longer and immediately turned his head.

"Ugh!"

"Great! I never expected that in the end, only two kids would remain on the field: Hinata Hyuga and Naruto Namikaze! Who will be the final winner?!" Teuchi passionately commented.

Naruto was also at his breaking point, and his eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Hinata.

Is this still that shy little girl?

Hinata continued to eat slowly and deliberately.

Naruto's journey ended with 12 bowls of ramen.

Hinata continued eating at her own leisurely pace, ultimately finishing with 16 bowls of ramen.

This achievement is still due to Hinata's relatively young age.

In the original manga, Hinata's record was a whopping 46 bowls of ramen, a record that she maintained until Boruto!

Its gold content is self-evident.

Hinata looked up and saw that everyone was looking at her. Her face turned bright red instantly, and she immediately lowered her head.

She felt full and comfortable after eating.

The man approached Hinata and announced, "Let's congratulate this year's Eating Contest champion! Ms. Hinata Hyuga! She will receive a lifetime discount card for Ichiraku Ramen!"

Hinata was stunned.

She never expected it would be her.

Naruto sidled up to Hinata, exclaiming, "Ahhh! Hinata-chan, you're amazing!"

Hinata felt dizzy upon sensing Naruto's presence.

Hinata and Naruto's bond remained unchanged despite Shikato's appearance. It was still a snowy day, and there was still that little brat from a villager's house who dared to bully the Hyuga clan's little princess.

Naruto still happened to pass by and rescued Hinata.

The only difference is that, because Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki are still alive, Naruto has someone backing him up this time!

Those children who bullied others also received the lesson they deserved.

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