Chapter 17: Protagonist Trio

Tsunade now fully believed that Shen Mo was from another world.

With so many incredible goods, there was no other explanation.

Therefore, she was curious about what kind of evaluation a person who had witnessed different worlds would have of Konoha.

"I've said before, the jar is a change in fate, right?" Shen Mo retracted his gaze from looking around and looked at Tsunade.

"That's what you said." Tsunade nodded.

"However, not everyone in any world or any city desires to change their fate." Shen Mo's gaze had a slightly playful tone. "Human emotions have collective communicability, satisfaction, numbness, self-abandonment, or stubborn concepts that are difficult to change, all of which make it difficult for people to have the desire to change their fate."

Tsunade seemed to be lost in thought.

War highlights human nature, and Tsunade, who has experienced war and traveled around, can understand Shen Mo's meaning.

Even she herself has been numb for a long time.

"What would you do for such a person?" she asked.

"We won't do anything." Shen Mo shrugged. "We are merchants, not saviors. We won't force anyone to buy or sell. Whether they want to change their fate, whether they can pay the price, or whether they have that kind of luck, it's up to the customer to decide. If the customer feels satisfied, they just need to stop buying the jars. When the time comes, the badge and membership will be taken back."

Naturally, this was just a statement to show off.

The mentality of selling as a salted fish will certainly not work.

If guidance and temptation can be done, it is still necessary.

Like Tsunade.

If it weren't for the resurrection, she wouldn't have the motivation she has now.

"...How many trades need to be completed within how much time?" Tsunade was a bit nervous instead.

People are like this. The less they are forced, the more they care about what they care about.

They will really beg to buy.

And they will feel contempt and disdain.

"For a junior member, it's six months, and they need to buy at least ten sets of second-level jars." Shen Mo gave a rough number.

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't much.

The three of them walked forward in silence for a while.

Tsunade's voice came again.

"You mentioned the desire to change fate earlier, but you haven't said your opinion of Konoha yet."

"Opinion? Of course, there are opportunities everywhere." Shen Mo grinned slightly, "There are people with dreams and needs everywhere here. Whether or not they have the ability to achieve them, you won't refuse to change. Even if they are satisfied with the status quo, they still have expectations for something better."

"..."

Tsunade knew what Konoha was like, from her deceased grandfather, second grandfather, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, to the current Third Hokage. She was familiar with almost everyone. They all had some deep pursuit.

If they knew about these magical jars...

They would probably be deeply fascinated, just like her.

This mysterious man.

Tsunade glanced at the man beside her with a smile on his face...

The gaze of Shen Mo suddenly froze.

Because he saw a few people inside.

This outfit...

It was unexpectedly the trio of protagonists.

Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke, three children who looked about twelve or thirteen years old.

This was a bit unexpected.

Although Shen Mo wanted to come and see the famous Ichiraku Ramen, he didn't intend to interact with these three on purpose. After all, they were just children who had recently become ninja.

"Teuchi" Tsunade walked straight in and looked at the Ichiraku Ramen owner who was making the noodles by hand. "You have grown old."

"Tsunade-sama?" The noodle maker looked at Tsunade with surprise. "Although I have heard from customers, Tsunade-sama has really returned!"

"Tsunade-sama?"

Sakura turned her head and looked at Tsunade, her breathing suddenly becoming rapid.

This was one of the three ninjas of Konoha, Tsunade-sama, who was also a top medical ninja?

And she was so young!

As a war hero of Konoha, Tsunade had been written into the history textbooks of the ninja school. Therefore, even Sasuke, who was cautious by nature, looked at Tsunade with reverence.

On this day, almost the entire Konoha was talking about Tsunade's return, and even Sasuke had heard about it.

The legendary strong ninja of Konoha.

Who was stronger, her or that man?

"Five large bowls of ramen first." Tsunade didn't care about the gaze of the three children and found a seat to sit down. "It's rare for someone to treat us, so just order whatever you want."

"Miss Tsunade is really..." Shen Mo shook his head helplessly.

Ichiraku Ramen was known for its deliciousness at an affordable price, so there was no need to order anything expensive.

"Don't call me 'miss', just call me by my name." Tsunade said casually, then sniffed the aroma in the air and couldn't help but feel emotional. "I've been to many places over the years, but when it comes to ramen, this one is still the most delicious."

The noodle maker poured genuine emotions into his ramen, so even when he was young, he was already famous.

Even Tsunade had left many memories here.

"That's really something to look forward to." Shen Mo also sat down next to Tsunade, looking at the noodle maker with some significant meaning. "But I'm a very picky customer."

Although it had only been a few days, after tasting the explosion of flavor from the world of Food Wars, Shen Mo felt that the handmade ramen might not make him amazed.

After all, taste was something that was difficult to compare.

But the noodle maker was very confident.

"In that case, I must recommend the 'best taste'." The noodle maker pointed to the largest font on the menu. "This is my proudest work."

"Yes, yes, old man." Naruto immediately shouted. "This is the most delicious ramen!"

"Old man?" Shen Mo looked at Naruto, then looked around.

"Don't look, he's talking to you." Tsunade glanced at Shen Mo's expression with interest and couldn't help but chuckle.