Chapter 11: Getting Played

Shisui had long heard about Itachi's younger brother, leaving him feeling intrigued.

As for Naruto, who stood on the sidelines, profound reasoning and understanding eluded him. To him, Satoru was simply awesome.

Kakashi observed as Satoru effortlessly navigated through 58 people, making three turns and arriving smoothly at the ramen competition site.

A hint of surprise flickered in Kakashi's eyes. Unexpectedly, Satoru possessed a unique perception ability, unrelated to the Sharingan.

Kakashi had initially removed him from the sensory type due to Sharingan, the Uchiha family's iconic bloodline trait. Kakashi, therefore, found it perplexing to see Satoru blindfolded.

How could he possess visual perception without the Uchiha eyes? Kakashi dismissed other possibilities, puzzled by this Uchiha without Sharingan. Despite his doubts, Kakashi refocused on his mission; he wasn't there to satisfy his curiosity.

"Okay, here we are," Satoru announced solemnly, observing the Uchiha brothers, Naruto, Shisui, and the eagerly anticipating Kakashi.

Rarely had everyone appeared so joyous. Satoru made a mental note to capture this delightful moment later.

"Boss, we're here for a super challenge!" Satoru happily waved to the Ichiraku Ramen owner.

"A super challenge? Are you sure?" Teuchi inquired.

"A colossal challenge," Satoru replied confidently, interrupting Teuchi's introduction. "Absolutely! This is it! A testament to our formidable identities!"

Kakashi, overhearing the conversation, had an uneasy feeling. "Wait a minute..." he began but was cut off.

"True ramen lovers aren't afraid of challenges, right, Naruto?" Satoru asked, successfully igniting Naruto's fighting spirit and Teuchi's enthusiasm.

"Yosh!! Ramen lovers aren't afraid of challenges!" Flames seemed to ignite behind Naruto, and Teuchi teared up.

"Don't worry, I'll be here to cheer you on. Until the last moment, I won't let you give up easily!" the owner declared.

Isn't this a simple ramen-eating competition? Thought Itachi, Sasuke, Kakashi, and Shisui simultaneously.

After the boss led them into the competition area, The shop owner suddenly disappeared with Satoru. Everyone, including Uchiha, Kakashi, Naruto, and the other contestants, anxiously awaited their return.

'Where did Big Brother go?" Naruto asked in confusion.

"He probably ditched us here," Sasuke's face displayed bitterness and resentment.

"Sasuke, don't speak of your brother like that," Itachi chided softly.

Sasuke stopped abruptly, puffing up his cheeks in grievance, indicating no ill intent.

Kakashi harboured no opinion on Satoru's disappearance. The target of his mission wasn't Satoru himself, and through Naruto, he could understand the situation.

However, based on the short-term interactions, things didn't seem so straightforward. It might have been preferable to leave them stranded here.

Before Kakashi could delve deeper into his thoughts, a resounding gong interrupted everyone. Teuchi stepped forward, addressing the crowd.

"Welcome, everyone, to the Ninja Big Stomach Championship. Today's competition isn't just an ordinary Big Eater contest.

We have five challengers aiming for the title of King Ramen. Let's give them a round of applause. Additionally, we've invited three special guests to judge today — Lord Hokage from Konoha Village, the patriarch of the Uchiha family, and the head of the Akamichi family."

What? This announcement left the entire scene in stunned silence.

What the hell? In an ordinary ramen competition, Hokage-sama and two patriarchs appeared together.

The crowd was surprised and puzzled. why did they come here? Kakashi and the Uchiha trio shared confused glances.

Why did two patriarchs of 2 big clans and Hokage-sama come to judge a common eating competition? The Uchiha trio stared at the Third Generation and the patriarchs, their minds racing with questions.

"Wow! Grandpa Hokage is here too!" Naruto exclaimed excitedly. "And Uchiha and the Akamichi family heads! Okay! I will definitely try my best to complete the challenge!" Naruto resolved himself.

As the news spread, curious ninjas gathered to witness Lord Hokage and the patriarchs judging the Big Eater Competition. Hokage-sama and the Akamichi clan leader's presence made some sense, given their friendly interactions with the community. However, the usually cold and distant Uchiha clan's participation as both judges and competitors in the Competition left everyone astounded.

A multitude of ninjas flooded the small competition venue, filling nearby tree branches with their presence. Countless eyes stared at the crowd, eager to witness the unfolding events.

"Now I'm going to send my special assistant to preside over the game for everyone!" the ramen shop owner announced with a smile. "Let's welcome our host, Uchiha Satoru, please!"

As the ramen shop owner's voice resonated, a figure with flowing white hair and a black blindfold emerged. Clad in the classic Uchiha clan uniform, it was none other than Satoru, who had been missing for a while. earlier before, Satoru and the ramen shop owner had stepped out for a private discussion on picking judges.

Satoru wore a bright smile as he addressed the crowd. "Satoru!" The atmosphere turned heavy as Itachi's face darkened, and Sasuke gritted his teeth. The presence of so many people, including their father, startled them.

At this moment, Uchiha Shisui also felt the pressure intensify. Why did Satoru decide to host the event? The rumours about Satoru's personality seemed true.

Kakashi's mouth twitched, expressing helplessness. He had agreed to participate in the competition for the mission, to deliberately approach them.

Naruto, however, continued to smile brightly. "Wow! Big Brother is Going to be the host, that's awesome!" he shouted.

Sasuke, still dissatisfied, puffed out his cheeks. "Idiot! Didn't you understand? He came to us, convinced us to participate in the game, and he ran away by himself! To Be the host!" Despite the initial shock, Naruto's genuine excitement resonated.

Satoru's next words stirred a mix of emotions. "Hi! Hello, everyone! I'm Uchiha Satoru, the host of this Big Eater competition!"

"Welcome to our Big Eater competition. This time, the challenge is Miso Char Sew. The time limit is 30 minutes, and the first person to finish the meal wins."

"Of course, in addition to the normal Big Eater competition, we also have a special challenge today. Five players signed up to challenge the store's most difficult project event, a super challenge."

"Come and let us cheer them on for their courage! The time to finish is also limited to 30 minutes, and the first person to finish before 30 minutes wins!"

"Now, let's..." Satoru paused, then revealed a familiar bright smile.

The five-member group on the opposite side felt a sudden sense of unease. "Let's announce the names of the contestants..." Satoru continued, setting the stage for the upoming competition.

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