Chapter 132: The Adorably Clueless Gaara
"Who are these kids?" Yamashiro Aoba asked after a few drinks, his eyes slightly glazed with intoxication as he stared at the red-haired boy. "I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before!"
"Aren’t they the kids from Sunagakure? Last time, Genma was the referee for their match!" Kotetsu replied before breaking out in a cold sweat.
If he remembered correctly, this kid was Sunagakure’s Jinchūriki.
But... he didn’t seem all that terrifying.
"Alright, you guys keep drinking. I’m taking these kids to the next room to eat!" Hikari said, knowing full well that having a bunch of wary adults around Gaara would only put the boy on edge.
And that kind of behavior would only deepen Gaara’s hostility toward Konoha.
For the sake of peace between the two villages, Kamizuki Hikari decided to sacrifice himself—for the greater good, of course.
Yes, this was purely for the sake of diplomacy. It definitely wasn’t because Genma and the others became insufferably chatty after a few drinks.
Middle-aged men—what could you do?
"Let’s go! We’ll take that room!"
The restaurant they chose had a distinct local flair. Hikari had generously reserved all the private rooms to ensure that Izumo and Mikan’s friends would have plenty of space to celebrate.
As Hikari led the kids away, the sake cup in Genma’s hand slipped and clattered to the floor.