
“Then the three of you gave me no other choice.” As Yamato said, silence filled the room. Hinata and Nozomi were sad. All their efforts did not pay off but at least they were still with Tomoka and that was the most important thing.
“A friend of mine once told me this: Those who break the rules are trash, but those who leave a friend are worse than trash. In the shinobi world our lives are in danger and our decisions can lead to death. I am from the company and believe that orders are a priority. However, I wouldn't follow them if it meant sacrificing my friends and those I care about.
The three of you have shown me your faith. I respect Your Decision and therefore I approve of You all. Congratulations, you have passed my exam.” As Yamato finished speaking, a smile adorned his face. Unlike Kakashi, this is the first time he has been assigned as a jounin instructor. He couldn't be happier because his team is so united and strong.
"Thank you!? We pass!?” Hinata had a hard time believing Yamato's words. He had been prepared to accept his failure and now he was given the best news he could hope for.
"Yup, this is the real Hinata" Hearing Tomoka's words, Hinata recalled the time they practiced together. Nozomi, like Hinata, remembers the time they trained together and then matched up.
"You know about this, don't you?" At that moment Nozomi glared at Tomoka. In the past Tomoka insisted that their survival and their team take priority over any mission assigned to them. At that moment they thought Tomoka was worrying about them.
“Yup, sorry for not telling you in person but as I said, some lessons have to be learned in order to be learned.” After hearing that the two girls could not remain angry at him.
"Yes Yamato-sensei, how about we go and eat together as a team for the celebration, my treat."
"That sounds good to me even though I want to be the one to treat you guys." After that the group left and Tomoka guided them to Ichiraku. Tomoka must admit that Ichiraku has perfected the art of cooking ramen. Perhaps it was his Uzumaki legacy that spoke, but he did not care.
"I still can't believe you can eat so much." Nozomi looked at Tomoka with a wry smile. While he had just finished his first bowl of ramen, Tomoka was second at incredible speed.
[Oi! Don't blame your excess food on me!] Kurama himself does not have it. He had heard Tomoka talk about the differences in yin and yang and how naruto tends to eat a lot because of the kurama ones. She as part yin has nothing to do with Tomoka's eating habits.
[Go and blame the scary lizard on me]
'I can't blame Oditomnia, for starters she is me too so it's like blaming myself. Secondly, no one besides us knows about him, so there is nothing to do.'
"My wallet." That was all Yamato could whisper when he saw the insatiable girl devouring his food. He could not even understand where all the food was going.
“Don't worry about that Yamato-sensei. I will pay for extra bowl.” Hearing Tomoka Yamato feeling relieved. Even though he wanted to be a respectable man and pay, he was worried about his wallet. In the end he let go, he knew Tomoka was laden with money so there was no problem.
Like that, team five spent time chatting and eating before Yamato had to leave. He still has to report his acceptance of team five and what not. Meanwhile Tomoka, Hinata and Nozomi go to do their own business.
“Now I think about it. Tomoka, you said your world has a lot of technology that doesn't exist in this world. Do you have any plans to make it here? Hinata did not think too much about Tomoka's origin, but this question would come to her mind from time to time.
“Hehe, I have many plans about it but it will be a surprise, no spoilers.”