125 Chapter 125: Thoughts

"Can you still eat, Naruto?"

"If it's okay, we'll have breakfast together with Sasuke, and you can also meet the other teammates."

Hearing that there was breakfast, Naruto rubbed his belly and smiled, saying, "Lord Charles, I can definitely eat."

As for the term "teammates," Naruto didn't have any particular feelings about it. Before coming to this world, he didn't have any acquaintance in Konoha. Aside from the occasional visit from the Third Hokage, he didn't have any other friends.

"Lord Charles, but you haven't finished your ramen yet. Do you want to take it with you?"

Seeing that Naruto couldn't forget the delicious ramen, Charles smiled and returned to the room to collect his own bowl of ramen to bring with him.

Under Sasuke's guidance, the three of them quickly arrived at the dining area of the opera house. There, Shizune, Iruka, and Rock Lee had already taken their seats, and the table was filled with a variety of breakfast dishes.

Iruka and Shizune heard footsteps approaching and looked in the direction of Charles and the others. 

They were surprised to see not two but three people walking toward them. They were puzzled about who the new boy in the orange outfit was. 

Nonchalantly following Charles, Naruto recognized Iruka Umino at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "I-Iruka-sensei, you're here too?"

Seeing Naruto's enthusiastic greeting, Sasuke couldn't help but mutter, "Idiot."

"Arrogant Sasuke, you're in for it!"

As the two of them quickly resumed their bickering, Charles found it amusing and didn't stop them. Instead, he led them to where the others were sitting.

With one hand keeping Naruto from causing trouble, Charles introduced them, saying, "This is Naruto Uzumaki, and he's still a student at the Ninja Academy."

Seeing the new boy, Iruka and Shizune were taken aback. They were surprised that Naruto had been brought to this world. 

Naruto, who had followed Charles, didn't continue arguing with Sasuke this time but instead said earnestly, "Iruka-sensei, it's great to see you again. Hello, Auntie Shizune! Hi, Rock Lee, I'm Naruto Uzumaki!"

Noting that Charles had emphasized that Naruto was still a student, Shizune seemed thoughtful, suspecting that he might not have been able to bring back more powerful ninjas due to a lack of chakra in the Dragon Bone.

"Hello, Naruto," Shizune greeted with a smile.

Iruka, on the other hand, was surprised that Naruto was still a student, given that both he and Sasuke had already participated in the Chuunin Exams.

He hadn't expected Charles to bring back a student this time. Naruto had been quite mischievous in school, and Iruka was worried that he might cause trouble for Charles.

"Naruto, it's been a long time!" While it had only been a day for Naruto, he hadn't seen Iruka for three years.

Rock Lee also greeted Naruto, saying, "Hello, Naruto-kun, it's been a while!"

Scratching the back of his head, Naruto looked at them and said sheepishly, "Uh, have we met before?"

Rock Lee felt disappointed when Naruto didn't recognize him, saying, "Naruto-kun doesn't remember me, Rock Lee. It seems that my impression during the Chuunin Exams was too weak to be remembered."

Seeing Lee's dejected expression, Iruka quickly pulled him aside and whispered an explanation in his ear.

Lee realized that the Naruto who had arrived was not the same Naruto who had participated in the Chuunin Exams but rather a young student still attending the Ninja Academy.

After hearing Iruka's explanation, Lee understood and regained his spirits. He approached Naruto, extended his hand, and said, "Let's start over. I'm Rock Lee, and from now on, we're comrades."

Seeing Lee's enthusiasm, Naruto shook his hand and responded, "I'm Naruto Uzumaki. Please teach me a lot in the future."

After introducing Naruto, Charles sat down beside Shizune and signaled for the others to take their seats.

Once everyone was seated, Charles looked at the delicious food on the table and took out six more bowls of ramen from his storage space. 

He then said, "To celebrate the addition of a new member, we're having an extra meal today. Each of you gets an extra bowl of delicious ramen."

Because they were all ninjas, Charles wasn't worried that anyone couldn't finish the food. Ninja training required maintaining high energy levels, and their appetites were accordingly substantial.

Everyone gladly accepted the extra bowls of ramen, and Naruto was especially thrilled. 

He loved ramen, and to have two bowls in one day was a delightful surprise. Moreover, there were plenty of other delicious dishes on the table.

"Thank you for your hospitality!" Naruto exclaimed with gratitude.

After Charles smiled and said, "Let's dig in."

Everyone began to enjoy their breakfast, starting with the extra bowls of ramen. Charles continued to eat his own bowl of ramen.

During the meal, Naruto couldn't help but steal glances at the headbands worn by everyone, especially Lee and Sasuke, whose headbands held his attention the longest.

Lee's headband was less visible since it was tied around his waist, making it challenging for Naruto to see. However, Sasuke's headband was quite prominent, and Naruto couldn't help but gaze at it.

Sasuke noticed Naruto's curiosity and deliberately adjusted his headband, making it even more visible. This action left Naruto in awe and envy.

Seated beside Charles, Naruto tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Lord Charles, how come Sasuke has a ninja headband too?"

"Do you have one? Could you lend it to me?"

As Naruto quietly asked his questions, all eyes turned toward him. Even though he spoke softly, his words were clear to everyone.

Iruka was about to explain the situation, but Charles raised his hand to stop him. Instead, he put down his chopsticks, purchased a genin headband from the system shop, and held it in his hand while looking at Naruto.

Charles then said, "Naruto, after we finish our meal, we'll have a ninja exam. If you pass, I'll give you this genin headband."

Naruto's eyes sparkled with excitement as he nodded enthusiastically. "Lord Charles, don't worry. I'll definitely pass the exam and become a genin!"

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