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“ Great. I know just where to take you.
I made this friend, a civilian, who's looking towards opening a ramen shop in the near future. You've got to get a taste before he gets busy with his shop. ”
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“ There's no need to call me by that title. When it comes to you, you can refer to me as your big brother.
Now what do you say to barbecue to celebrate? On me? ”
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He allows a moment of silence to follow, allowing them both a moment to mourn.
“ We knew this day would come. I'm proud of you, Lord Third. ”
He smiles warming when he calls Hiruzen by his official title. It feels unnatural, but he'll just have to get used to it.
“ I can tell. This is a lot to take in. ”
He looks up to the Hokage monument, observing the new addition: Hiruzen Sarutobi, The Third Hokage.
“ So, this means the rumors are true... Lord Tobirama was lost in combat... ”
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Kids these days really know how to flatter an old man. It's no big deal: sharing a cup of tea.
This is actually quite relaxing. He doesn't even want to think about politics or economy right now.
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