Reborn in Konoha as the Anbu Torturer-Chapter 710: The Incarnation of Ōtsutsuki Shiren!

At this particular moment, Aoba was sitting in his room, holding a pen and quickly writing on sheets of paper. The content on these pages detailed the dark secrets about Konoha that Orochimaru and Danzo had revealed during their talk at Hokage Rock.

This information was already firmly etched in Aoba's mind, primarily since he had heard it firsthand. As a result, writing it down was smooth and effortless, his hand moving swiftly without any hesitation.

After some time, he paused to rest for a while.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, he sensed a strange chakra fluctuation. It wasn't the usual type of chakra, but one that felt very familiar to him.

"Konan?"

"What is she doing here?"

"And she's alone!"

Aoba was taken aback. As soon as he spread his chakra perception, he noticed Konan sitting inside Ichiraku Ramen.

"She's here already?"

Aoba was stunned. He hadn't expected this to happen so soon.

He had told Konan before that if she ever needed to find him, she should go to Ichiraku Ramen. Now that she was there, she had something important to discuss.

Has something happened?

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When Aoba spoke with Minato earlier, he retracted his chakra to avoid detection. As a result, he hadn't been aware of the Akatsuki trio's exact location.

But now, after writing everything down, he thought he would check on the trio's position. To his surprise, he discovered Konan was at Ichiraku Ramen, while Nagato and Yahiko were nowhere to be seen.

This made Aoba realize that something significant must have occurred.

"I guess I should check things out soon."

However, Aoba wasn't foolish enough to appear as himself. He also didn't plan to disguise himself as someone else and go to Ichiraku Ramen. The village was relatively stable, and assuming another identity might raise unnecessary suspicion.

For instance, if he transformed into a ninja from another village, how that ninja got into Konoha would immediately arise, drawing unwanted attention.

He was even disguising himself as a Konoha ninja would pose risks. There was always a chance of being recognized, which could lead to complications. If Konan mistakenly thought that another person was his clone or transformation, it could create unnecessary confusion and awkwardness.

Aoba hated dealing with such complications.

Therefore, he decided to wait until Konan finished eating and left the ramen shop. Once the area was clear, he would approach her.

This was precisely in line with what Konan had initially anticipated.

...

Inside Ichiraku Ramen.

Konan was completely absorbed in the delicious meal before her, no longer concerned about whether she had been noticed.

The ramen was simply too delicious!

She had never tasted anything like it.

The flavors overwhelmed her, and she couldn't focus on anything else. Other matters seemed trivial compared to the incredible taste of the ramen in front of her.

Before long, the gatekeeper ninja also received his bowl of ramen.

His hunger had been growing, and seeing Konan enjoying her meal had only made him crave it more.

Both of them were fully engrossed in their ramen for a brief moment, with the fragrant aroma filling the air.

Konan had never imagined that she would come to love ramen this much.

The noodles were so delicious that she couldn't help but appreciate that Aoba had chosen this location for their potential meeting. She began to understand why he had explicitly mentioned Ichiraku Ramen.

The food was so good that just one taste left her wanting more.

After some time, the second bowl of ramen that Konan had ordered arrived. Despite eating one bowl, the ramen was so irresistible that she couldn't help but continue.

She reflected on the state of Amegakure, ravaged by the ninja wars, leaving it in a dire economic state. Food like this was a rare luxury she had never experienced before. Her satisfaction with the meal made her feel even more connected to Konoha, and she wanted to stay.

"Sigh..."

Konan let out a sigh. She knew that Minato was about to become Konoha's Fourth Hokage, which should have been good news, especially for them as Jiraiya's disciples.

However, she sensed that Minato had reservations about allowing them to stay in Konoha. She assumed these reservations stemmed from issues she wasn't aware of, but she understood that Minato wasn't acting out of malice.

Moreover, she realized that Nagato and Yahiko hadn't shown the sincerity they should have during their conversation with Minato.

Given the circumstances, it was understandable that Minato wouldn't want to take risks for people who didn't seem invested in staying in Konoha.

Konan felt a pang of regret that they couldn't establish a connection with Minato and stay in Konoha. However, she was content with the thought that, at the very least, she had come here and tasted the ramen, something that would leave her with good memories.

In hindsight, she felt that her decision to stay behind and experience Konoha had been right. If she had left with Nagato and Yahiko, she might have never experienced this delicious meal.

She could see that Nagato's ambitions had grown. He now saw himself as someone of great power, belonging to the Ōtsutsuki clan. With that attitude, it was unlikely that he would ever lower himself to return to Konoha.

And where Nagato went, Yahiko would follow.

Now that she was here, Konan realized this was probably her only chance to visit Konoha. If she didn't seize it now, she might never return.

"Delicious."

Konan raised her right hand and gave Teuchi a thumbs-up, smiling at him as she expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the ramen.

This was genuine praise, coming straight from her heart. She had never eaten anything so delicious, and she wanted to show her gratitude to the skilled chef who had prepared it for her.

After thanking him, she resumed eating her second bowl of ramen, even though she was already full.

But she was determined to finish it.

It had been so long since she had truly enjoyed a meal, and she wouldn't let this opportunity pass her by. Growing up in Amegakure, food had been scarce, and survival was always her top priority.

Now, she was beginning to understand why people sought more than just survival—they sought a better quality of life, something she had never considered before.

Konan's experience at Ichiraku Ramen made her realize what it meant to live and not just survive genuinely.

She wanted to stay in Konoha. The village represented the life she had always dreamed of but never had.

Lost in her thoughts, Konan focused on savoring the ramen before her, determined to enjoy every last bite.

Teuchi, watching the young woman, smiled warmly. He appreciated her sincere praise and was glad to see her enjoying the ramen so much. To him, there was no greater reward than a customer relishing the food he had prepared.

At that moment, the footsteps approaching the entrance to Ichiraku Ramen caught Konan's attention.

Her eating slowed as her focus shifted toward the door.

Someone was coming.

Konan's heart skipped a beat, and she tensed slightly, wondering if the person approaching could be none other than the incarnation of Ōtsutsuki Shiren.