Naruto: Scourge of the Ninja World

"Soldier Pills. But there must be quite a bit added in here to improve the flavor... and this fragrance."

"Is it floral?"

Gekko Chizan, a true gourmet, sniffed the air and immediately picked out several ingredients.

"Plus, these Soldier Pills are made quite perfectly. Personally, I think they must taste really good."

"Can I eat one?"

"Probably, right? After all, they're made of food. And I have to admit, the smell really is quite nice."

As the aroma of the Soldier Pills wafted through the air, even Gekko Chizan was tempted.

But fearing there might be something suspicious about the pills, he forced himself to hold back.

Meanwhile, Kushina had already run over to Minato Namikaze, cradling the Soldier Pills she made in her arms.

"Here, these are Soldier Pills I made especially for you."

"I added three kinds of medicinal herbs to greatly enhance their effects."

"I hope you like them."

Minato looked at Kushina, her cheeks flushed red as she handed him a pink-wrapped pouch.

His lips curled into a smile. He was happy—Kushina gave him a gift! Extremely happy!

"Of course I like it. It's a gift from you, after all."

"Specially made Soldier Pills, huh? Let me see."

If there's a time when the world feels the most joyous, it's when you receive a gift from the one you love.

At this moment, that's exactly how Minato felt. Joyfully, he opened the pouch right away.

Inside were rows of finely crafted black pills, neatly arranged.

"Huh, they're made really well, Kushina."

"I don't remember you ever making Soldier Pills before?"

Kushina nodded, then looked gratefully toward Pakura.

"It's all thanks to Pakura-san. She taught me. I spent several days learning before I could finally make them."

"Since it's my first time making them, the taste might not be great, but the effects will definitely be solid!"

"Oh, by the way, Pakura-san made a batch too."

"But hers are for Gekko Chizan."

Pakura, who had just been watching on the sidelines, didn't expect Kushina to bring her into the conversation. She blushed slightly.

"Kushina, don't talk nonsense. Who said I made them for that jerk?"

"Hehehe, Pakura-san, no need to pretend. You were so focused when you were making those Soldier Pills, and you added so many of Chizan's favorite sweet flavors. You think I didn't notice?"

Pakura's face turned bright red. And in the other room, Gekko Chizan froze.

Sweet treats he liked? She actually remembered his favorite things?

Due to his past life, Chizan had never cared much for the food of this era. Most of the time, he just cooked for himself.

But sweets—those he truly loved.

"Huh? Does Pakura like Chizan?"

"Isn't this what they call 'enemies to lovers'? Or wait, maybe 'feelings grow over time'? No—'love born from hate'!"

Minato's eyes sparkled at the juicy gossip.

Gekko Chizan: I freakin' knew this guy wasn't as upright as he looks! Anyone who trained under Jiraiya? No way he's normal!!!

Maybe the gossip was just too good—Minato popped one of the Soldier Pills into his mouth, chewing as he listened intently.

He even thought to himself: What a pity there's no chair here. If I could sit, eat, and listen to gossip all at once—tsk, that'd be perfect!

But why did this pill taste so strongly of herbs? Eh, whatever—it was made by Kushina's own hands. Bitter? Not at all! It's sweet!

"Stop spouting nonsense! I didn't!"

"I only made them to teach Kushina. I added the sweets I personally like, that's all!"

"They were for myself!"

Pakura had never been this flustered before. For a moment, she was completely tongue-tied.

But Gekko Chizan heard it all clearly. Seeing Pakura's expression, he almost laughed out loud.

Silently, he picked up the black pouch, pulled out a Soldier Pill, and tossed it into his mouth.

"Mm, not bad."

"I want one too! Chizan, give me one!"

"No way! These were made especially for me! How can you be so heartless and try to steal them? I'll get you more bugs later—this time, you're not taking mine!"

Gekko Chizan was in a fantastic mood. The Soldier Pills were great—delicious!

No bitterness at all. In fact, they had a light, sweet taste. Not bad! Just his kind of flavor.

He had been worried the pills might be tampered with, but now he felt at ease.

After all, a blushing Pakura was so beautiful. That trembling back of hers too—siiigh... haaa... one more pill!

So sweet! Not a hint of bitterness. Totally unlike Minato's generation—all bitter herbs, ugh!

But in the next second, he went completely mad...

"Come off it, Pakura-san! If those were for yourself, why the heck did you add a whole kg of medicinal herbs?"

"You think I'm stupid?"

Thunk...

Suddenly, a heavy thud came from the house.

All three immediately turned their eyes toward the sound.

A black pouch had fallen to the floor, spilling its fragrant contents everywhere...

"Huh? Isn't that the batch you made, Pakura-san? Why is it on the floor? I didn't bump into anything just now..."

Kushina looked confused. And so did the other two.

The next second, they found out why.

Gekko Chizan, having deactivated his Transparent Release, suddenly appeared and dashed over to Pakura in a single bound, gripping her arms with trembling hands.

His voice shook as he asked:

"Pa...kura... tell me... the Soldier Pills you made... didn't... have... medicinal herbs... right???"

Everyone was still processing the fact that Gekko Chizan had been at home the whole time—with Transparent Release active, no less.

Especially Pakura—now face to face with Chizan, she could even smell the flavor of her own pills on his breath.

"Pakura... say something. Please. Tell me you didn't add herbs, right?"

"You just said they were for yourself, so of course there wouldn't be herbs. Right???"

Gekko Chizan felt drenched, sweat pouring off of him like a waterfall.

"Chizan, you bastard! Why are you even at home?!"

"And did you eat the Soldier Pills I made?! Who told you to do that?!"

"That's right, they were for me! So what?! I can put in herbs if I want!"

"I'll have you know—I put in a whole kg! The shop owner said that was the perfect amount!"

Pakura, completely thrown off by Chizan, couldn't take it anymore. Her fluster exploded into full-on shouting.

"I'm telling you! I—wait, wait—huh???"

"Chizan... are you crying???"

"Hey hey hey! You're a grown man! Why are you crying?!"

"I made them for you! To cover up the bitterness of the herbs, I added a ton of your favorite sweets. That's enough, right?!"

Gekko Chizan cried.

He cried his eyes out.

Leaving Pakura totally dumbfounded, and Kushina and Minato completely stunned.

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