The next day, early morning.
Dawn broke, and a cool breeze swept through every corner of Konohagakure.
At this hour, some shops lining the streets were already open for business, and pedestrians were entering to browse the goods.
While shopping, people always chatted with the shopkeepers about gossip or interesting tidbits, so a flurry of rumors spread rapidly.
According to a neighbor of Hyuga Hiashi, there were violent noises emanating from Hiashi's residence late last night, as if several people were fighting.
According to a drunken passerby, a certain street was haunted, with a large number of shadowy figures silently staring at him wherever he went.
The Inuzuka clan had a hundred dogs barking in unison last night, seemingly chasing a thief.
The Aburame clan...
The Yamanaka clan...
Overnight, gossip exploded.
In a corner of Konohagakure, Ichiraku Ramen.
Inside the slightly cramped shop, the rich aroma of the long-simmering broth filled the air. Hazy white steam swirled, playfully changing shape with the breeze, sometimes resembling swaying seaweed, sometimes tumbling clouds...
Inside, a middle-aged man in a clean white chef's uniform kneaded dough with utmost seriousness. His square face was stern, and his movements were impeccable, as if he had practiced them hundreds of times. Combined with the surrounding mist, he exuded an aura of a master.
He boiled the noodles, ladled the soup, and arranged the toppings, all in one smooth motion.
"Enjoy your meal."
A steaming bowl of fragrant tonkotsu ramen was placed in front of Mu Yang.
Mu Yang took a disposable chopstick from the holder and snapped it apart.
He picked up a small amount of noodles and ate slowly, while listening to the gossip shared by the customer next to him to the owner, Teuchi.
"Last night was really lively!"
"It's a pity I didn't send a shadow clone to watch. I missed out on so many good shows!"
Mu Yang shook his head slightly, sighing inwardly.
Inside the shop.
Teuchi kept an eye on everything, listening to everything, able to chat with customers, knead dough, and also pay attention to other corners of the shop. This was a skill he had honed from decades of running a ramen shop.
For example, just now, Mu Yang's subtle head-shaking action was captured by Teuchi's squinting eyes.
"Guest, is the ramen not to your liking?"
Mu Yang raised his head and looked at Teuchi, who was asking with a questioning look.
"The ramen is delicious. It's in the top ten of all the noodle dishes I've eaten."
"Oh~~!" Teuchi's tone suddenly became high-pitched, his squinting eyes widened, revealing a sharp glint, which was a sign of excitement.
"May I ask, the other nine noodle dishes in the top ten, where did you eat them, guest? Could you tell me?"
Why do you look like you want to challenge someone?
Mu Yang raised an eyebrow and didn't answer Teuchi's question. Instead, he flipped his palm, and a bowl of seafood ramen appeared out of thin air.
"Try the taste first."
Mu Yang put the ramen in front of Teuchi and said.
Mu Yang was quite interested in Teuchi. He had been obsessed with ramen for over thirty years and possessed superb skills, even creating diet ramen. He was a talent.
If given higher-level recipes and a path in culinary arts, could he create more effective dishes?
For example, dishes for hair growth, dishes for beauty...
More advanced ones, like dishes to enhance strength, dishes to improve agility...
Honestly, he was quite looking forward to it.
With anticipation, Mu Yang looked at Teuchi.
At this moment, Teuchi picked up a small amount of the springy noodles and put them in his mouth. The moment it entered his mouth, Teuchi's slightly squinted eyes widened again, and his cheeks flushed red as if he were drunk.
The blue ocean, nurturing countless lives, countless fish, shrimp, and crabs, freely roamed the ocean, forming a beautiful, dreamlike scene, unforgettable to behold.
"I... saw the ocean."
After a long while, Teuchi slowly opened his eyes, exhaling comfortably.
"?"
The other customers in the shop tilted their heads, question marks seemingly appearing above them.
Boss Teuchi, what are you talking about?!
"Where is the chef who cooked this delicious food? Please, tell me! I want to become their disciple!"
A blazing fire ignited in Teuchi's eyes, the fire of his passion for ramen!
"Kou-kay, oh!"
Mu Yang used his Mind Power to transmit the relevant information about the Dimensional Shop into Teuchi's mind, then placed a card in front of Teuchi.
"See you later."
He waved and turned to walk out of the shop.
Outside the shop stood an Anbu ninja wearing a bird mask.
"I'm here to take you," a low voice spoke from behind the mask.
Mu Yang nodded slightly, "Lead the way."
The ninja didn't seem to like walking normally, and Anbu ninjas were the best at it. Hearing Mu Yang's words, the Anbu ninja immediately jumped and landed on the roof to the left, dashing forward in a ninja run.
Mu Yang's face twitched, and he slowly flew up, following behind the Anbu ninja.
After a few minutes of rapid travel, the two arrived at their destination: the Hokage's office.
Five people were already in the room.
On the left were two people wrapped in bandages. One was a middle-aged man in a black robe, his right arm and right eye bandaged, with a gloomy expression. The other wore ordinary clothes, and his head was wrapped in bandages, making it difficult to determine his age.
On the right were two ordinary-looking middle-aged people.
In the center stood a handsome blonde man, the Fourth Hokage.
The Anbu ninja who led them respectfully bowed and vanished in a puff of white smoke.
"Boss Mu, let me introduce you..."
Namikaze Minato pointed to the two on the right. "These two are the Konohagakure advisors, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura."
Then he pointed to the left, "These two are Shimura Danzo, the leader of Root, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage."
Mu Yang raised an eyebrow, "Kushina really went all out, huh!"
"Cough—"
Sarutobi Hiruzen choked on the sudden remark, while Namikaze Minato looked towards the wall.
"Stop the nonsense, first prove your identity."
Shimura Danzo glared, trying to bring things back on track, "I don't believe in any Dimensional Merchant. The claim that you can buy anything is also ridiculous."
Ha! I'll stake the reputation of Konohagakure's Root, Konohagakure's Anbu, to expose your true nature.
You must be a fake!
If the Fourth Hokage returned, I, in my lifetime, wouldn't have a chance at the Hokage position!
So...
You must be fake. Even if you're real, you have to be fake...
Shimura Danzo, grinding his teeth inwardly, suddenly froze. If it's real...
Thinking this, Shimura Danzo heard...
"Alright!"
Mu Yang pulled up a mischievous smile, raised his right hand, and flicked his index finger repeatedly.
"Heal!"
"Restore Youth!"
"Enhance!"
As the words left his mouth, a corresponding miracle manifested.
A warm current flowed through his body, and Shimura Danzo realized that all the hidden injuries he had accumulated over the years had vanished.
Another warm current, and Shimura Danzo found his skin becoming firm, like that of a young man in his twenties or thirties.
Another warm current, and a sense of overwhelming power filled his entire body.
However, it didn't end there. Another stream of light descended, enveloping the four of them. Their youthful bodies rapidly changed within the light, shrinking and their skin tone altering. A surge of energy coursed through them, reshaping their forms.
A few seconds later, Mu Yang conjured a full-length mirror and placed it in front of them. Reflected in the mirror were four pink Peppas.
"Well? Is the proof I provided sufficient?"
Four Peppas held up their pig trotters, seemingly trying to perform hand seals to dispel the genjutsu, but nothing changed.
"We believe you," the four Peppas trembled.
"Excellent."
Mu Yang snapped his fingers.
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