Chapter 23 Gathering

Sasuke leaned his elbow against Naruto, "I think there will be a lot of people coming, so Naruto and I prepared some snacks."

Naruto was nervously stunned for a second before reacting, and opened the package beside him, "These are the potato biscuits and potato chips I baked." At Sasuke's suggestion, he did a little selection and stacking, so that even if it was just paper Box packaging can also hold a lot.

Shikamaru was a little surprised, "I didn't expect that you who eat instant noodles every day can cook these things."

Naruto scratched his head in embarrassment and explained, "Actually, I borrowed Sasuke's kitchen. I asked him to teach me, but I grew all the potatoes myself!"

Sasuke also took out two other boxes, "These are the candies I made. If possible, I would like to hear your opinions. Some of them will fall off when you eat them. Please be careful. Both boxes are the same. "

Yoshino had quick eyesight and swatted away Shikaku's extended hand, turned to Sasuke and said, "When the other guests arrive, can I take it out together?"

Sasuke smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."

Yoshino exited to get ready, and Sasuke remembered the chess table next to him when he first entered the room.

"Why don't you, Shikaku-senpai, finish this game with Shikamaru first? Although I don't really understand, I'm very sorry for interrupting you just now."

Shikamaru didn't care, "Just wait for me for five minutes. Come on, Dad. Have you decided where to go?"

Seeing that his son was really coming, Shikaku said sternly, "The guests are already here, so there is no reason to let the guests wait for nothing. Shikamaru, you have to accompany your friends. There is progress in this round. Keep working hard next time."

Why does it look like a father who cannot win over his son and is forcing himself to save face...

After saying that, Shikaku took a step forward.

Shikaku took a closer look and said, "I lost again."

Neither party can let the chatter fall to the ground, but Shikamaru doesn't like to talk, and I, Sasuke, am a cold person. Shikaku and the two little ones are still older than each other when they first meet. After all, they are here to understand each other and deepen their relationship.

Sasuke spoke first without waiting for the silence, otherwise when the noisy Naruto started chatting, it would turn into a gossip meeting about trivial matters at school. In theory, it should be like that, but then he really wouldn't be able to get in the conversation.

"When I visited the house for the first time, I didn't see any signatures or seals on the paper door wall paintings. I wonder who painted them?"

Shikaku's expression was a little proud, "It looks good, but Shikamaru, this kid, can't appreciate it."

"Elegant, beautiful, and vivid. But isn't it a pity that paintings of this caliber are used so extensively to decorate the house?" This was Sasuke's heartfelt appreciation.

"Most of them asked Nara clan elders to write the book. After all, in addition to the ninja clan, there are always some people who are not very talented. If you practice another craft, you can support yourself. Of course, this is also a required course for the clan leader."

Seeing his father being proud, Shikamaru started to make trouble, "Don't praise my father too, but his works are placed in an inconspicuous place inside, so you can't get them out at all."

After Shikamaru finished speaking, his expression tightened and he fell silent. He must have been hit hard by his father in the back.

"You guys chat while I put the chess away."

Shikaku temporarily stepped away from the three peers, and the atmosphere in the guest room became slightly relaxed.

Today's ninja schools don't have much homework during the winter and summer vacations, and they don't worry about copying and catching up on homework. The topics of conversation are just comics, gossip, and the like. When Shikaku came back, the three of them had already started playing poker.

Naruto has already experienced the novelty of television at Sasuke's house. The living room is lively with it on. I heard that there will be several special singing programs today.

Sasuke had just traveled through time to "keep his filial piety" for a while, and then he watched what programs there were in the ninja world out of curiosity. There are less than 5 channels in total, 4 of them are "Will of Fire" and "Hokage-sama, thank you for your hard work" and "Poor development of other villages". The remaining channels are continuous advertisements. I watched Sasuke once and never took the initiative to turn on the TV again.

Later, when Naruto first arrived at his home, Lai looked at it several times in the bedroom, but stopped looking after that.

There is a lack of entertainment, not to mention the complexity of making computer games. It might be feasible to copy a few sets of board games by yourself in a short period of time. I don’t expect this thing to make money. When it comes to guest gatherings, don’t be so boring.

Nazuo and Naru didn't arrive too early. Not long after, a girl's voice suddenly appeared outside the living room.

"Shikamaru heard that Sasuke arrived first today, but you didn't come over to call me! It's true!"

A little strange, yet a little familiar, as the door opened, a humanoid weight hung on Sasuke.

It's Ino.

"Ah~ Sasuke looks so handsome and mature today!"

"That's great. No other girls compete with me for Sasuke. Sasuke belongs to me today!"

Then he started to blatantly stick to Sasuke.

Naruto looked disgusted, but Shikamaru was not surprised;

It can only be said that the relationship between the three Zhuludie families is really good, and they came in directly before anyone opened the door.

Shikaku gossiped, "Is Ino Sasuke's girlfriend now?"

In order to avoid Ino's random criticism, Sasuke immediately clarified seriously, "I have already refused, but the effect doesn't seem to be very good."

"Then it seems that my daughter will continue to work hard. Sasuke-kun, why don't you reveal what type of girl you like?"

Sasuke said "Hello, Uncle Yamanaka!" Naruto followed closely.

Shikamaru greeted accordingly, "Hello, Uncle Haiichi."

When a father asks about this kind of thing, of course he can only praise, "Ino is the best girl in the class. She is cheerful and straightforward, and her clothes are very good. However, because of my family situation, I don't plan to fall in love at the moment. I’m really sorry.”

Ino, who was used to being rejected by Sasuke, blushed at the compliment, but she took advantage of the situation and asked,

"Hey, Sasuke-kun, do you like long hair or short hair?"

"Long hair has more hairstyle choices, but I don't choose my girlfriend because of her hairstyle. You look good now too."

When Yamai Hai saw his daughter's powerful offensive, Sasuke remained unmoved at all, "It seems like my daughter is not your type. It's such a pity."

"Uncle Haiichi, your daughter is so outstanding, there will definitely be many suitors in the future. Konoha Village is full of talents, and there must be boys who are worthy of your daughter. There is no need to worry about this matter at all."

Naruto said with a stinking face, "Sasuke is a flatterer."

Shikamaru secretly thought, but he was serious, fair and flattering, and the photos were in the right position, and these adults were obviously very useful. He couldn't say such things, it would be too troublesome.

Not long after, the Akimichi family also arrived, which almost meant that the afternoon tea officially started, with the adults in one room and the children in one.

Although Shikamaru kept telling him not to bring anything with him, none of the other two families showed up empty-handed. Fortunately, they didn't listen to him, otherwise he and Naruto would really be freeloaders.

Fruits, dumplings, pastries, snacks, and of course dinner will be served soon. These are just things for leisure while waiting, not too much.

"Five Mai!"

Dingci suddenly roared and stood up with a slap on the table.

"Aunt Nara, where did you buy this pink pastry?"