In Konohagakure

A Naruto-Neko original

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto. Sorry.


Chapter 2- OM NOM! RAMEN!

The air around Ichiraku was delicious and enticing. I was unsure how anyone could pass by it without getting at least one bowl. I caught myself almost drooling at the smell alone.

"This, my friend, is Ichiraku. They have the best ramen known to man!" explained Naruto, with his usual ramen enthusiasm.

"Oh… my god." I managed to sputter out. I must have said it in English, because Naruto had a confused expression for a second. But then, a devious expression crossed his face.

"Mayumi-chan, I have a deal," he said sounding evil, like there was no way I could handle his 'deal.' "If you can eat more ramen than I can, you won't have to pay for your ramen. But if I win, you will have to pay for all of it!"

I knew I had ramen eating skills, so I agreed. What did I have to lose anyway, it's not like I had any money yet. I was confident, but Choji, overhearing the conversation, looked at me like I was absolutely nuts. I laughed and thought to myself, maybe I am nuts… oh well!

The owner of Ichiraku was excited. He handed me a bowl of miso ramen, and he gave Naruto a bowl of his usual. Choji acted as referee and shouted, "Go!"

I ate my first bite, and in the half second it was in my mouth, it was pure bliss. I kept going and going, and somehow, I had 15 empty bowls in front of me, and Naruto had only 14. We both could not shove a single bite in our mouths.

Choji counted the bowls. When he finished, everyone was silent. And then, there was an eruption of applause. Naruto was shocked, frozen into place.

I put my hands on my cheeks. "That was so good!" I said, responding to the crowd that had amassed behind us. There had to be about 100 people clapping and cheering. I had managed to be so focused on my ramen, that I didn't even notice them until I was done. The owner looked pleased. The crowd laughed.

"Hey, what's your name?" asked a small child, no older than 5.

"Nakamura Mayumi," I replied, smiling at the little girl. I was getting used to my name.

And from that point forward, I was the famous Nakamura Mayumi, the ninja who can eat more ramen than Naruto. Honestly, it was a little embarrassing, since that's how people recognized me for a long time. I didn't think Naruto held it against me. I think.

Naruto never offered to buy my ramen again, but since I seemed to be doing really well as a ninja, surpassing even Sasuke's genius, I didn't even have to worry about that. I was having so much fun in Konohagakure, I couldn't recall ever being this happy. My memories of my old life started to fade.


AN: Well, this was more of a filler chapter. I figured I'd get ya a little closer to my OC, Mayumi. Seriously, review guys! I need them to LIVE! And improve my writing!

-Ana-chan