Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master!

Chapter 57 Since things have come to this, let's order ramen first.

The atmosphere in the office was almost frozen.

Suddenly, Iruka took a deep breath, his gaze clearing from shock.

He glanced at the aged Third Hokage, then at Naruto whose shoulders were trembling slightly, and a resolute look flashed in his eyes.

Although hearing about Naruto's past had greatly shocked him, Iruka felt deeply guilty.

If it was the Fourth Hokage who sealed the demon fox inside Naruto.

Naruto wasn't just an innocent child; he was a hero who imprisoned the Nine-Tailed Fox.

I realized I had wronged Naruto for so long.

Fortunately, with the persuasion of the third generation, he reconciled with himself and let go of his hatred.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have the face to face Naruto right now.

However, Iruka always believed that the Third Hokage must have had his reasons and difficulties in doing so.

Now is not the time to pursue the truth; we need to calm Naruto down quickly.

"Naruto." Iruka forced a smile and gently patted Naruto's shoulder. "Come on, let's go outside for some fresh air."

Naruto paused for a moment, then looked up at his mentor.

Iruka nodded gently at him, said nothing more, and instead put his arm around Naruto's shoulder, half-forcibly leading him towards the door: "How about I treat you to Ichiraku Ramen?"

Naruto wiped his eyes, his emotions calming down a bit.

He sniffed, but didn't resist, letting Iruka help him out of the Hokage's office.

Behind him, Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the two figures depart, sighed deeply, and wearily closed his eyes.

Stepping out of the Hokage Building, the crisp morning air hit me.

Naruto regained some of his senses, and his previously out-of-control anger gradually turned into a powerless frustration.

He followed Iruka silently, without saying a word the whole way.

Iruka didn't say anything, just quietly stayed by Naruto's side, occasionally glancing at him with concern.

He understood that there was no point in saying anything more at this point; it would be better to let Naruto have some peace and quiet.

Before long, the two arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.

Iruka gestured for Naruto to sit in the empty seat.

Naruto hung his head, propped his elbows on the table, looking sullen. Even the aroma of his favorite ramen couldn't lift his spirits.

Iruka felt sorry for him, but didn't know how to comfort him.

After all, he himself had not yet fully digested the secret he had just learned.

"Yo, Naruto, Iruka-sensei, good morning!" Just then, a cheerful voice rang out.

A boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old peeked out from the kitchen with a smile; it was Shiyu.

"Why so early today? Same as always, two bowls of miso chashu ramen?"

Shi Yu asked familiarly.

"Naruto, what's wrong with you? You look so unwell?"

Hearing Shigure's question, Naruto forced a smile and mumbled, "N-nothing..."

A hint of worry flashed across Shi Yu's brow.

"Hey Naruto, order whatever you want to eat today, it's on my tab."

Upon hearing this, Iruka couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh? What fortune did Shigure-kun strike today that he's so generous in treating everyone?"

Shigure scratched his head: "I just saw that Naruto was in a low mood, so I wanted to cheer him up."

After saying that, he patted Naruto on the shoulder and added, half sincerely and half jokingly, "Naruto, it's my treat today. It's okay if you eat a couple more bowls. How about adding a tamagoyaki and a large portion of char siu?"

Naruto raised his head slightly, knowing that Shigure meant well, and felt very grateful.

But he couldn't muster a decent smile at that moment, so he could only nod and say, "Thank you, Brother Shigure..."

Seeing Naruto's forced but polite response, Shigure sighed inwardly.

Last night, as the mastermind behind the scenes, he was fully aware of Naruto's experiences and reactions in the dream.

At this moment, it became clear that the child was deeply shocked by the identity of his biological father.

Her father was a great hero of Konoha, but in reality, she suffered from misunderstanding and cold treatment. The impact of this huge gap was indeed not something that could be calmed down in a short time.

Shigure turned around and poured tea for the two of them, then casually said, "Please wait a moment, the ramen will be ready in a bit!"

After saying that, he returned to the counter to keep busy and didn't bother them anymore.

But as he bent down to prepare the meal, a thought flashed through his mind.

In the dream, Iruka also underwent significant changes.

If we could bring him into the next dream as an audience, we might also gain a lot of emotional points.

Besides, I just upgraded and unlocked new audience slots, so why not make good use of them?

Just then, the curtain of the ramen shop was suddenly yanked open.

"I've finally found you."

Shigure looked up and saw Kakashi walking quickly toward Naruto and Iruka inside the store.

Naruto looked up in surprise: "Kakashi-sensei? What brings you here?"

Kakashi walked over to the group's seats and sat down next to Naruto.

He turned his head slightly to look at Naruto, then glanced at Iruka, and only after confirming that Naruto was safe and sound did he feel relieved.

As Naruto's team leader, he knew all too well how much of an impact the Fourth Hokage's identity had on Naruto.

Kakashi rushed to Naruto's house just as dawn was breaking, only to find that Naruto had already left.

The usually calm man searched almost every place Naruto frequented, and thankfully he finally found Naruto at Ichiraku Ramen.

Seeing Naruto's red and swollen eyes and forlorn expression, Kakashi sighed inwardly.

This child must be confused.

"Kakashi-sensei... I'm sorry for making you worry," Naruto said softly, lowering his head.

He knew that Kakashi was usually lazy, but this morning he had gotten up early for the first time ever to look for him and had run through most of the village, which made him feel a little guilty.

Kakashi shook his head, his eyes full of peace: "It's good that you're alright."

As he spoke, he nodded to Iruka across from him.

Iruka showed a hint of surprise when he saw Kakashi arrive.

Kakashi is a famous genius Jonin of Konoha Village and a former captain of the Anbu. Iruka had heard many legendary stories about Kakashi when he was in the Ninja Academy. He thought Kakashi was a strict person and was worried that Naruto might not be able to handle the intensity of Team 7.

Seeing how much the other party cared about Naruto, her impression of him changed considerably.

Kakashi looked at Naruto solemnly: "Naruto, I know you're feeling confused and have many questions right now. Finish your noodles first, and I'll take you somewhere about your father... I can tell you some things I know, which might help you understand the Hokage's good intentions."

Upon hearing this, Naruto abruptly raised his head, the surprise on his face vanishing in an instant. Then, a faint but resolute light flickered in his azure eyes as he stared straight at Kakashi.

"Kakashi-sensei, thank you..."

Kakashi nodded slightly, a gentle yet complex emotion appearing in his eyes, as if a thousand words were stuck in his throat, but in the end, he only managed a smile with his right eye.

Then, he called to Shi Yu who was standing to the side.

"Could I also have a tonkotsu chashu ramen?"

"One order of tonkotsu chashu, coming right away!"

Shi Yu responded with a smile, skillfully handling the pots and pans with her hands, and the aroma of ramen quickly wafted out.

After eating ramen, Kakashi led Naruto and Iruka slowly to the memorial stone.

The morning light, like a thin veil, covered the stone monument engraved with the legends of countless heroes. All around was quiet, with only the chirping of insects.

Kakashi stood quietly, his gaze fixed solemnly on the name on the monument. His fingertips unconsciously brushed over a familiar engraving, and a look of reminiscence and remembrance flashed between his brows.

The voices and faces of my former companions seem to be right before my eyes, lingering in my heart like a dream I can't wake from, impossible to shake off.

"I never intended to keep these things from you forever. I just planned to wait until you were a little older... But now that you know some of the clues, I think it's good for you to know the truth."

"There are so many things I should tell you about your father—the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze..."

Naruto held his breath and listened intently.

Iruka also showed an expression of listening attentively.

"In the days before you were born, the entire ninja world was engulfed in the chaos of the Third Shinobi World War. Countless ninja villages suffered casualties, and Konoha was no exception. It was a dark age... Most of the names on this stone tablet come from that war."

"And in that war, your father became famous throughout the world for his outstanding performance. Because of his achievements, ninjas from all countries were terrified at the mere mention of his name, calling him 'Konoha's Yellow Flash'."

When this name was mentioned, a hint of pride and nostalgia flashed in Kakashi's eyes.