Naruto let out a grin, grabbed his frog wallet, and looked at Furin with sparkling eyes. "Let's go, Furin! I'll treat you to Ichiraku Ramen!"
Furin gave a soft nod and followed behind him, though a bitter ache squeezed her heart. Looking at the flat, thin wallet in Naruto's hand, she couldn't help thinking: *Big Brother Naruto already has a hard enough time as it is. I absolutely cannot let him spend any money tonight, or I'll die of guilt!*
The night was deep, a cool breeze swept through the streets, and white moonlight spilled over the two children, making them look as though they were dusted with a thin layer of frost.
Chapter 25