4 Chapter 4: Hatake Kakashi, Ichiraku Ramen!

"G-Giant!" The residents of Konoha Village stared in disbelief at Whitebeard. They had never seen someone so tall, towering over them like a two-story building. It was beyond their imagination.

 Especially Whitebeard's heavily scarred chest and his muscular physique gave off an intimidating aura.

 Whitebeard, who had just experienced the Summit War, was even more fierce

 Just his presence alone made people tremble.

 "How could there be a giant in Konoha? Is there really a giant in the ninja world?" Someone couldn't help but step back, their expression filled with shock.

"How did he suddenly appear in Konohagakure?"

 Other people were nervous, "Is he an enemy? Did other ninja villages invade Konoha? Hasn't the war been ended several years ago?"

 "Quick! Go inform the Uchiha Police! 

 Wait! The kid he's carrying on his shoulder, isn't that the one who brings bad luck?"

 "Is it the demon fox causing trouble again? He should be kicked out of Konohagakure!"

 "The demon fox brought back a monster!"

 Listening to the waves of shock and disgust, Naruto's smile, which had just appeared, slowly faded away. 

 Feeling depressed, he gently tugged at Whitebeard's beard

 Whitebeard furrowed his brows deeply. He couldn't understand why a group of adults would direct such malice towards a child.

 Naruto was just a five-year-old boy, and yet, everyone in the village was bullying him.

 Wasn't the mindset of the people in this village too twisted?

 Did Naruto's "Grandpa Hokage" simply ignore all of this? What a terrible guardian!

 Whitebeard's impression of the Third Hokage dropped a few levels.

 "Are you okay, Naruto?" He glanced at Naruto sitting on his shoulder.

 Naruto sniffled and wiped away his sadness, forcing a brave smile.

"Pops, I'm fine! I'm used to it. I don't care what they say.

 I'm going to be a great Hokage someday! A Hokage shouldn't be influenced by them, right?"

 This kid...

 He was so mature for his age, it was heart-wrenching. 

 "Naruto, what do you want to eat? I remember you mentioned a place called Ichiraku Ramen. Do you want to have ramen?" Whitebeard changed the subject to prevent Naruto from dwelling on this matter.

 As for the shouts about the Uchiha Police...

 Whitebeard could guess that it was something akin to the Marines. But he didn't care, not one bit.

 "Yes!" Naruto immediately perked up. 

 .....

Hatake Kakashi wasn't in the best mood today. He had dreamt of Rin, Obito, his sensei, and his father during his sleep. Thinking about those who had left him forever cast a shadow over his one visible eye.

 Currently, he was sitting inside Ichiraku Ramen. His anbu mask, belonging to the dark side of the village, hung casually at his waist.

 While waiting for the ramen he had ordered, he was leafing through a particularly scandalous novel, one that made even a veteran like him blush.

 "It's not as good as 'Icha Icha Paradise'" Kakashi commented.

 Kakashi, at the age of nineteen, had lost much of his interest in other novels after reading a certain masterpiece. 

 A year ago, Jiraiya's "Icha Icha Paradise" had burst onto the scene, sweeping through the ninja world with its astonishing popularity.

 Kakashi had received a copy as a gift from Jiraiya himself.

 "Hmm?" Kakashi furrowed his brow and turned his head.

 He heard some commotion outside, but the curtains of Ichiraku Ramen happened to block his view.

 "Forget it... Not my concern."

 Kakashi didn't move. Since the end of the Third Ninja War, he had become something of a recluse.

 Suddenly,

 sunlight streamed in through the window, indicating that someone had opened the curtains.

 Ichiraku Ramen's owner, Teuchi, The Sage Of Six Bowls who was busy hand-making ramen, hurriedly greeted, "Welcome! May I take your order... Oh?"

 Teuchi was momentarily stunned, his expression resembling that of someone who had just seen an alien.

 Even his quick and practiced movements in making ramen came to a halt.

 Kakashi sensed something was amiss. 

 He turned his head a second time,

 freezing upon what he saw. 

 When he turned, he couldn't see anyone behind him. However, when he lifted his gaze upwards, he realized it wasn't that there was no one behind him, it was that the person behind him was incredibly tall.

 Ridiculously tall!

 Kakashi even exaggeratedly raised his head to get a better look. Only then could he see a stranger's massive face appearing before him. He estimated that this person's height was no less than 6 meters!

 He could also see the person holding an outrageously large naginata in his hand, which, if you excluded the blade above, looked like a small tree.

 The upper half of his body was naked. Only a large cloak was casually draped over him, revealing battle-hardened muscles and scars.

 His iconic mustache was highly distinctive.

 After making a glance over ...

 It would be hard to forget!

 "This is..." Suddenly, Kakashi noticed someone familiar sitting on the stranger's shoulder, and his pupils contracted slightly. "Is this my teacher's... child?"

 "Gurararara! Is this Ichiraku Ramen? It's so tiny!" Whitebeard's hearty laughter seemed to echo throughout the street.

 With his height, if he looked straight ahead, he could see the third floor of Ichiraku Ramen!

 He had to lower his head and eyes considerably to get a glimpse of what was inside.

 Whitebeard cleared the road and let out a breath towards the ground. 

 It was like a gale blowing, dispersing all the dust on the ground. He sat down directly on the ground. Even while seated, his head nearly touched the ceiling.

 After picking up Naruto, Whitebeard said to the restaurant,

"Gurarararara! Boss, bring me a few bowls of your most special ramen for this foolish son of mine!"

 "And bring me dozens more!" Whitebeard continued.

"This bowl looks too small, one bowl is not enough, I could eat it in one bite!"

 "Eh?" Teuchi was still in shock, unable to come back to his senses.

 "Uncle Ichiraku, it's me! It's me!"

 Naruto waved his hand towards Teuchi and flashed a brilliant smile.

"My Pops brought me here for ramen!"

 Teuchi swallowed hard, his gaze shifting from Whitebeard to Naruto.

 He naturally recognized Naruto. 

 Among the many people in Konoha, there were a few "outliers," and Teuchi, along with his daughter, was one of them. They were among the few kind-hearted individuals in Konoha who didn't discriminate against Naruto.

 "Naruto, is this your dad?" Teuchi felt like he was in a dream.

"Didn't you say you are an orphan?"

 Naruto's smile grew even brighter.

"This is my pops that I just met today! From now on, we're family! Uncle Ichiraku, I have a family now! I have a father!"

 Seeing Naruto's smile, Teuchi was taken aback. 

 He had known Naruto for some time.

 This was the first time he had seen Naruto this happy.

 Every time this child smiled, it was so heartwarming. He had been so strong, it wasn't easy for him.

 Teuchi suppressed his shock and smiled,

"Congratulations, Naruto! Today, you and your father must enjoy my cooking skills!"

 At this moment, 

 Kakashi on the side was left wondering, "???"

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