Konoha's Strongest Technician

In the evening, Kakashi's home.

"Really, Kakashi, do you really want to be promoted to Jonin?"

Obito's surprised voice came from the living room again. This was the tenth time he had confirmed.

"Well, it has passed the review. All that is needed is a letter of appointment and a set of Jonin vests."

Kakashi explained again.

He didn't find it bothersome to be troubling.

Since the last time the two of them had said some heart-wrenching words, the awkward mood before had also dissipated.

"Ah, then isn't the gap between you and me getting wider and wider?"

"No, I also need to ask Minato-sensei to help me apply for promotion!"

Obito lay on the sofa in the living room and whined.

"Well, I don't object to you bringing it up."

"However, if you are promoted to Jonin now, you will have to lead the team alone."

"This means that our three-person team will be split up."

Kakashi didn't want to directly undermine Obito's confidence, so he used a more euphemistic way of saying it.

"Huh? Let's forget it first. Anyway, I'm not too anxious about being promoted to Jonin."

Hearing this, Obito immediately gave up the idea of ​​going to Minato-sensei to apply.

He doesn't want to be separated from Kakashi and Lin right now!

"You, Obito is really going to be eaten to death by you!"

Lin, who was cooking with Kakashi in the kitchen, heard the conversation between the two, patted his shoulder lightly, and chuckled.

"Hey, I'm doing it for him too."

"That Jonin test is quite dangerous. Obito can't pass it yet. He might get hurt if he's not careful."

Kakashi was slightly embarrassed by Lin's words and touched his forehead protector.

"Ah, hiss~"

Suddenly, Kakashi closed his eyes and made a painful sound.

"what happened?"

Lin was startled and asked quickly with concern.

"Hey~, I just cut a green pepper and accidentally got it into my eyes~"

Kakashi closed his eyes tightly, feeling a strong burning sensation, and tears flowed down involuntarily.

"Oh, why are you so careless~"

"Come, let me blow it for you~"

Lin said in a funny and distressed tone.

Kakashi bowed his head obediently.

Then he felt a warm, moist fragrance blowing through his eyes, and the burning sensation in his eyeballs also eased a lot.

Kakashi tried to open his eyes, and what came into view was Lin's delicate and cute face.

The pounding of his heart at this moment made him ignore the pain in his eyeballs.

Lin was helping Kakashi blow with all her heart, when she suddenly saw Kakashi staring directly at her, his eyes full of tenderness.

Lin's face suddenly turned red.

She only felt her cheeks starting to feel hot, and it seemed like the air around her was becoming hot.

Flustered, she wanted to escape from Kakashi's sight, but she felt that her heart had fallen under that gentle gaze.

Not sure if it was an illusion, but Lin felt that Kakashi's face seemed to be getting closer and closer to her.

She seemed to have a premonition of something, so she slowly closed her eyes.

"By the way, Kakashi, what gift do you want? Since you have been promoted to Jonin, you must celebrate!"

At this moment, Obito's excited voice came from the living room.

He felt that the proposal he had just thought of would definitely be praised by both of them!

Lin, who was originally jostling around and immersed in anticipation and fantasy, was awakened by this sudden sound.

Like a frightened deer, he immediately turned around and continued chopping vegetables.

But her busy look and blushing cheeks revealed her absent-mindedness at the moment.

"Casual!"

"How can anyone give a gift and ask the recipient of the gift? Obito, do you know what a surprise is?"

Kakashi replied angrily loudly.

This fool, if he hadn't received his blessing before, I would have doubted whether he did it on purpose!

No, I must find a chance to be alone with Lin next time!

"But Obito is right, something so worthy of joy should really be celebrated!"

The blush on Lin's face has not completely dissipated, but she has adjusted her mood and pretended that nothing happened just now.

"Huh? Yes, you are right, it is indeed worthy of celebration."

Kakashi nodded with deep understanding, not remembering that he had complained about Obito just now.

"Puchi~"

Lin couldn't help laughing. She looked at Kakashi's handsome face curiously, and his bright smile was like a cherry blossom in bloom.

The innocent and cute little face revealed the charm of a girl, which made Kakashi's heart tremble.

"Don't stand there stupidly, the meal isn't ready yet!"

Lin reminded Kakashi with a chuckle.

"Huh? Oh, yes!"

Kakashi gave Rin a playful salute.

Although Lin didn't understand the specific meaning of this gesture, she could probably guess its meaning.

The smile on her face grew stronger, and her gaze towards Kakashi became more affectionate.

Half an hour later, all the dishes were finally ready.

"Obito, the meal is ready. Go wash your hands and help serve the food."

"Come on, come on!"

Obito smiled, jumped up from the sofa, and ran all the way to the kitchen.

After all, I can’t cook, so if I don’t work, they will dislike me!

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Obito admired sincerely.

Lin's cooking skills are very good, and Kakashi's cooking skills are even more outstanding!

Thinking about it carefully, I am quite lucky to have two close friends, Kakashi and Lin.

Perhaps, this is what grandma calls happiness!

After the meal, Obito and Rin left Kakashi's house.

"By the way, Lin, what gift do you plan to give Kakashi? Give it to me for reference."

As soon as he left Kakashi's sight, Obito couldn't wait to ask Lin for advice.

I don’t know what to give.

Since Kakashi said that the gift should be a surprise, wouldn't it be better if he didn't ask Lin in front of him?

"Obito, it actually doesn't matter what you give me, as long as you prepare it carefully!"

"Ah? So that's it?"

Obito scratched his head, looking thoughtful.

Along the way, Obito said nothing. He was seriously thinking about what kind of gift would be considered thoughtful.

After returning home, lying on her bed, Lin recalled the scene that happened in the kitchen.

If only I hadn't been interrupted then...

When she thought of this, two blushes crept onto Lin's cheeks again.

She quietly covered her head with a quilt, wrapped herself into a rice dumpling and rolled back and forth on the bed.

Hmm~, I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep again tonight!