Escape from Konoha.

"..."

Shiraishi was embarrassed.

He didn't even remember it, but Liuli did.

—It's true, I never lie.

—You are the man I approve of, and I will keep this a secret for you.

The two passed notes back and forth, and Shiraishi found that chatting with Ruri was much more interesting than listening to these pyramid scheme lectures.

Just then, someone gently poked my left arm with their finger.

Shiraishi turned her head and saw that it was Ayane. Like Ruri, Ayane was pretending to listen attentively and handed Shiraishi a small note.

—What are you talking about?

They seem quite interested in getting involved in the conversation between Shiraishi and Ruri.

Women's gossip, huh?

Shiraishi paused to think, then tore off a piece of paper to answer—

—We were talking about the newly opened Ichiraku Ramen shop in the village, where the ramen is delicious.

After receiving it, Ayane wrote another sentence back.

—Ichiraku Ramen? I know it too. It's newly opened, but their ramen is really good. Shiraishi-kun, let's go eat there after school.

--OK.

Shiraishi didn't think much of it, wrote a message on the note, and passed it to Ruri.

—Ruri, let's go to Ichiraku Ramen after school this afternoon. The ramen there is delicious. Ayane will come too.

--casual.

"Whatever" means "I agree".

Shiraishi nodded.

Meanwhile, the homeroom teacher, Fujimura Taiga, who was earnestly lecturing at the podium, watched with a slightly helpless expression as Shiraishi and the other two kept making small movements.

Do you think I, as the homeroom teacher, am blind?

Then, seeing the three of them still happily passing notes and whispering to each other, Fujimura Taiga realized that he had reached his limit.

"Hey you three, stop secretly passing notes during class! Stand outside and listen to the lecture!"

Don't assume that being a top student means you can do whatever you want in class. Fujimura Taiga felt he had to act like a proper homeroom teacher.

This year's kids are too arrogant; they need to be taught a lesson.

The three of them, including Shiraishi, did not resist and were made to stand outside as punishment.

"I thought I was very discreet and that Fujimura-sensei wouldn't notice, but I didn't expect to be discovered anyway."

Ayane smiled helplessly, clinging to a sliver of hope.

Ruri said calmly, "I thought he wouldn't care even if he saw us. He's over twenty and still a Chunin. Having a Chunin of this level teach us about ninja is making me deeply worried about the quality of teaching at the Ninja Academy."

In Liuli's eyes, the three of them, as "geniuses," could do whatever they wanted in class.

This is a privilege unique to geniuses.

Shiraishi: "..."

Hey, you two geniuses, that's enough!

Do you really think that Fujimura-sensei can't hear us when we're outside?

I never expected that Ayane, who is usually so honest and quiet, would have such a mischievous side.

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Ichiraku Ramen.

This is a newly opened ramen shop in Konoha Village.

Although the business doesn't seem very booming now, Shiraishi was deeply attracted by the delicious ramen after eating there once, and it's only a matter of time before it becomes a hit.

"It's my treat tonight, eat as much as you want."

After school in the afternoon, Shiraishi took Ayane and Ruri to Ichiraku Ramen and sat down, saying with great gusto.

The main question is: how much can you eat from two small bean sprouts?

Three people can only order four or five large bowls of ramen at most.

Bai Shi still has that much money.

Before Ruri could finish speaking, Ayane hesitated for a moment and said, "Um, Shiraishi-kun, it would be better if we each paid our own."

"It's alright, Ayane. Don't worry about my wallet. I can still afford a few bowls of ramen."

Shiraishi smiled nonchalantly and said.

Hearing what Shiraishi said, Ayane couldn't refuse anymore.

"Okay then, if your wallet can't hold on any longer, please let me know and I'll stop."

"?"

Shiraishi looked at Ayane with some confusion, wondering what she meant by those words.

"Anyway, you can eat as much as you want. I'll pay for all the ramen tonight."

After saying that, Shiraishi started ordering, asking the owner to bring the ramen as soon as possible.

The owner of Ichiraku Ramen is a man in his thirties, accompanied by his son, a handsome young man named Teji.

It has to be said that Ichiraku Ramen's ramen tastes really good; Shiraishi ate two big bowls in one go.

He then looked over at Liuli and noticed that she had only ordered one bowl; after all, girls tend to have smaller appetites.

Then, Shiraishi looked at Ayane.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

What's that piled up so high?

How much did Ayane actually eat?

1...4...7...9...13...

The number of bowls continues to increase.

Shiraishi felt an unbearable heartache.

My wallet!

Ayane noticed that Shiraishi and Ruri were both looking at her with bewildered expressions, so she blushed slightly, stopped eating her ramen, and whispered:

"Actually, I only eat a little more than others..."

If it weren't for the pile of large bowls in front of Ayane, Shiraishi and Ruri would have actually believed it.

If they're like this when they're little, what will they be like when they grow up?

Shiraishi couldn't help but worry about Ayane's future husband.

If you eat like this every day, every meal, most people really couldn't afford to feed you.

Chapter Seven: Breaking the Law

Since that day, Shiraishi has never again said anything about casually inviting Ayane to dinner.

Because that could mean he goes bankrupt.

This woman's appetite is the strongest I, Chiba Shiroishi, would call the strongest!

Time passed slowly, and the days went by one by one.

Because of the ramen incident, the three of them grew much closer.

After all, they had a deep friendship from eating ramen together.

Shiraishi's performance in class was still not particularly outstanding. Compared to the two genius girls sitting next to him, his grades could only be described as mediocre.

Another month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Within this month, Shiraishi and Ayane's relationship grew much closer, but his relationship with Ruri grew even faster.

Of course, it's a very pure friendship.

After all, Liuli is the only one who knows that he is hiding his true strength. If he were to show his true strength, he would definitely be ranked in the top three in the class.

The reason why Shiraishi and Ruri became closer was that Ruri often sought out Shiraishi after school in the afternoon to engage in physical skill exchanges.

Both Shiraishi and Ruri were extremely satisfied with each other's superb skills in this physical exchange of techniques.

Although Shiraishi lacked practical combat experience, he could learn from Ruri. Ruri had a private tutor in the Uchiha clan who taught her combat techniques, and these techniques were passed on to Shiraishi, allowing Shiraishi to gradually approach her combat level and learn from each other.

Shiraishi's growth was beyond Ruri's expectations.

As she got to know Shiraishi better, she found herself gradually losing control of him. She estimated that it wouldn't be long before he would overpower her and completely subdue her.

This was something that Uchiha Ruri, a genius, could hardly tolerate.

Every week, she would receive combat skills instruction from elite Jonin members of her clan. However, in just one or two months, the boy she had always been pinning down took the initiative, which tarnished her reputation as a genius of the Uchiha clan.

Therefore, it is necessary to regain the initiative and pin him down again.

To restore the prestige of the Uchiha clan.

Why has your strength increased so quickly?

Liuli voiced the question that had been nagging at her.

In her opinion, Shiraishi must be hiding some secret to becoming stronger quickly.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for an ordinary person to maintain the same rate of strength growth as her without any guidance.

Otherwise, the problem is caused by Shiraishi himself.

"Hmm?" Shiraishi was slightly taken aback and said, "I'm just cultivating step by step."