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"Uh, Sensei Jiraiya, Lord Orochimaru, Lady Tsunade, you're here too!"
Despite the awkwardness, Namikaze Minato still maintained proper courtesy and greeted the familiar faces.
Orochimaru gave a brief response, while Jiraiya and Tsunade looked at them with a teasing expression.
Especially Jiraiya, who even raised two little fingers and connected them in the air. "Minato, what are you two up to... hehe."
Minato smiled awkwardly, and Uzumaki Kushina completely ignored Jiraiya, running to Tsunade's side and hugging her arm.
"Sis Tsunade, why are you having a meal at this time?"
Tsunade, unaffected by the lively girl's display of affection, responded casually. Kushina had been taken care of by Tsunade's grandmother, Mito Uzumaki, since her early years in Konoha. Tsunade, being a distant relative, had always cared for Kushina.
Despite the gossip about Minato and Kushina, Tsunade never dwelled on it. Their relationship had been going on for quite some time, and everyone was well aware of it. Today, they just happened to be caught in the act.
"Today, we have a distinguished guest. We came to accompany him for a meal." Tsunade smiled and explained to Kushina.
"A distinguished guest?"
Both Minato and Kushina turned their gaze towards Asahi.
In the entire Ichiraku Ramen, Asahi was the only unfamiliar face. So, naturally, he was the "distinguished guest" Tsunade referred to.
They were curious about the person who Tsunade, the princess of Konoha, considered a distinguished guest.
On the side, Jiraiya, feeling neglected by his disciple and disciple's girlfriend, awkwardly retracted his raised fingers.
However, when the topic shifted to Asahi, Jiraiya instantly became attentive.
He eagerly wrapped his arm around Minato, ready to introduce Asahi.
"Alright, alright, Minato, Kushina, let me introduce you. This is Lord Asahi. He's saved our lives before, a rare encounter with such a powerful individual."
"Lord Asahi, meet my disciple, Namikaze Minato, and his girlfriend, Uzumaki Kushina."
Upon hearing this, Minato and Kushina instantly bowed towards Asahi.
Just as Asahi had observed them when they entered, now they were scrutinizing him.
Initially, they were puzzled about his identity, but with Jiraiya's words, they immediately understood who Asahi was.
Four years ago, during the battle between the Sannin and the semi-God of Shinobi Hanzo of the Salamander, outsiders might think that the Sannin had fought evenly with Hanzo.
This battle became the moment of fame for the Sannin.
However, as close acquaintances, Minato and Kushina knew the details of that battle.
They knew about a mysterious and powerful figure who intervened, suppressing Hanzo forcefully, allowing the Sannin to retreat unharmed.
At this moment, the legendary mysterious figure Asahi was right in front of them.
For someone who had rendered them a great favor, both Minato and Kushina bowed respectfully.
"Thank you very much, Lord Asahi!"
Asahi stood up and lifted the two who were bowing. Both Minato and Kushina were figures deserving of respect.
"No need to be so polite. Achieving Jonin at such a young age, truly outstanding talents in Konoha."
No one doubted Asahi's words about the strength of these two. Firstly, because Minato was still wearing the Jonin vest, and secondly, Asahi was strong enough that it wasn't apparent, it would be puzzling if they couldn't see it.
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing Asahi's praise, before Minato and Kushina could react, Jiraiya burst into laughter.
"Just take a look at whose disciple he is. Although Minato is only eighteen, his strength among Jonin is quite formidable."
As for Kushina, Jiraiya didn't elaborate much, as revealing her status as a Jinchuriki was not something to be done casually.
Asahi looked somewhat helpless at Jiraiya's antics. This white-haired guy was really stealing the spotlight!
Orochimaru, observing Jiraiya's behavior and recalling Asahi's comments about his disciple, felt a strange sense of familiarity.
"Eighteen years old, huh? Not much older than my disciple."
Asahi assessed Minato and Kushina. It was unbelievable that these youthful individuals would meet their demise six years later, at the age of twenty-four.
"So, have you taken any disciples, Lord Asahi?" Curiosity shone in Kushina's eyes.
"Yes, indeed. I'm already in my thirties. I'm older than Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the others, but that doesn't mean I can't take a disciple, right?" Asahi chuckled.
"Hey, Lord Asahi. Being in your thirties considered old? I'm still quite young!" Tsunade retorted.
Upon seeing Asahi talk about himself, Tsunade couldn't help but refute him. She felt like he was trying to overshadow them.
Orochimaru, observing Jiraiya's behavior, was reminded of Asahi's previous comments about his disciple. It seemed like there was a strangely familiar connection.
"Being in your thirties is quite old compared to these youngsters, isn't it?" Asahi didn't care about Tsunade's thoughts.
This discussion seemed to irritate Tsunade. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't defeat Asahi, she felt like she would have already taken action.
This person didn't seem to understand the concept of cherishing women. Didn't he know how to make concessions for girls?
Seeing that the seniors had calmed down, Kushina spoke up, "Hey, Lord Asahi. You're already in your thirties? But you look much younger than even Jiraiya-sensei!"
Indeed, because practicing the Tazuna Senjutsu method itself can slow down aging, coupled with Asahi's lack of worries in daily life, it makes his face look exceptionally youthful.
Standing together with the Sannin, besides Tsunade, who has mastered the Yin Seal, looking similar in age, appearing in their twenties.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru seem a bit older, especially Jiraiya, who already had a slightly anxious look and a head full of white hair.
"Hey, hey, Kushina, haven't I been nice to you normally? Why do you want to hit me like this?" Jiraiya covered his chest as if he had received ten thousand points of damage.
Seeing Jiraiya acting up, everyone burst into laughter.
Even Minato couldn't help but smile helplessly.
Minato expressed that having such a master was really helpless! There were things he couldn't say or laugh at, only watching with a helpless gaze.
"Pfft~" Kushina made a funny face at Jiraiya, then completely ignored him.
Jiraiya and Kushina's interactions were quite amusing. It seemed that Kushina had long figured out Jiraiya's temperament.
"Kushina~ The little girl is quite interesting." Asahi chuckled.
Watching the mischievous Kushina, Asahi suddenly had a bold idea.
However, this idea seemed a bit difficult to implement~
"System, help me check Kushina's talents."
[Ding~ Kushina Uzumaki, Talent: S-rank, Talent Inclination: Sealing Jutsu, Taijutsu.]
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