Konoha: Starting by giving Hinata the Tenseigan!

Ichiraku Ramen.

Slurp~

"So good, Its so good! This is the best food I've ever eaten!"

Naruto's face was full of bliss.

"Don't talk so much, focus on replenishing your energy with some spring onions."

Ino glanced at Naruto disapprovingly, her cheeks puffed out.

I was delicious.

As expected, Natsuki always knew the best place to recharge after a grindin day.

In a short while, Naruto had devoured three large bowls.

Watching him gobble down the ramen, Ino quietly scooted her stool further away, pressing close to Natsuki.

Ugh, I can't. I still can't out-eat that brat.

Little Ino managed two bowls before she couldn't eat another bite.

Unlike Naruto, who was already on his fourth.

She had originally wanted to try and surpass this brat in eating capacity.

But Natsuki... eight bowls!!!

As expected, Natsuki was still the strongest!

"Are you full?"

Natsuki chuckled, watching Ino pat her belly discreetly.

"Mm-hmm, dimensional energy replenished to 120%!"

Then, the two looked at Naruto, who had just finished his fourth bowl.

"Huh? I ate..." Naruto started to say, but stopped abruptly when he saw Ino frown.

Did I say something wrong?

He really cherished these two new friends.

Wait, they just said something weird about energy.

Gotcha!!!

"Replenishment complete! Dimensional energy has reached 100%!"

Naruto stood up straight and shouted loudly.

Inside the ramen shop, a group of diners cast intense gazes their way.

Naruto even patted his chest.

The more attention he got, the happier he was.

As expected, the two across from him were masters of commanding public attention.

He must watch carefully, and learn carefully!

Naruto had an epiphany at that moment!

"Very good, you have grasped the initial truths of our world."

Ino nodded like a little adult, expressing her approval of this newbie.

Since Natsuki was willing to play with him, no, willing to let him participate in the mission, and even replenish his dimensional energy...

Then he was very likely to become a member of the Dimensional End's Congregation.

As the Second Mage, she must set a good example.

She couldn't let Natsuki handle everything; he worked very hard enough.

As for why she was the Second Mage, Ino had questioned that, and according to Natsuki, the First Mage position was already filled.

As expected, the Dimensional End's Congregation was incredibly powerful, with members she didn't even know.

She must work hard to become the First Mage soon.

Right, what was this brat's name again? She forgot.

With that thought, little Ino abruptly stood up, striking various poses:

"I am the Second Mage of the Dimensional End's Congregation! True name: Yamanaka Ino!"

In the next moment, she grabbed a handful of cherry blossom petals from her pocket and scattered them.

Instantly, petals fluttered through the air.

"Thud!"

"Thud~~"

Half of the nearby diners collapsed, feeling like ants were crawling on their skin.

It was a compelling performance built-in special effects.

She had even been praised for this move while practicing at Natsuki's house.

"Your true name!"

Hearing this, Naruto's jaw dropped, feeling his face somewhat heating up.

This... this was too...

Then he understood. 

They were also lacking companions, yearning for friends.

But seeing the crowd of fallen diners in Ichiraku Ramen...

Naruto, once again, had an epiphany!

As expected, when it came to making an impression on others, he was far inferior.

He must learn well.

Immediately, Naruto flailed his arms with even more exaggerated movements, even attempting a backflip, but thankfully, the surrounding space was too limited.

"I am... am..."

Damn it, I don't have an organization in my movements, I don't have enough presence!

"Alright!"

Natsuki blushed had, unable to watch any longer.

If this farce continued, they would make tomorrow's Konoha headlines.

More importantly, he noticed two people who had bought his toys also come in for ramen.

They were clearly monitoring Naruto.

Recruiting him into the organization now wouldn't be wise.

Forget it, there were plenty of opportunities in the future.

After paying for N bowls of ramen, after—Natsuki and Naruto ate quite a lot—they left the ramen shop under the gentle, smiling gaze of Ayame, the owner's daughter.

"I'll escort the Second Mage home first.

"I'll call you again next time there's an mission, yellow-haired kid."

Natsuki waved his hand, grabbed Ino's hand, and walked towards the Yamanaka Clan compound.

Their small steps were deceptively fast.

With her hand being held, Ino's chuuni aura retreated.

Her little face flushed crimson as she glanced at Natsuki's back from time to time. 

He gave her such a sense of security.

As for her plans to train a certain newbie underling, she had long forgotten them.

"Hey~~~ You still don't know my true name!"

Naruto looked at the Ultraman figure in his hand. A warm current spread throughout his full belly, filling his heart.

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, he hurriedly shouted:

"I am Natruto, Konoha's future Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto!"

"Uzumaki Naruto!!!"

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(End of Toddler Arc!)