As days passed by, the oppressive atmosphere of the war grew thicker.
More and more ninjas were sent to the Land of Rain. It was said that they were going to ask Hanzō of the Sanshōuo for passage.
Kawaki shook his head at these rumors. Man, the Third Hokage is really past his prime!
Can you believe he'd do something so crazy?
Hanzō of the Sanshōuo isn't dumb. If a whole bunch of Konoha ninjas pass through, who knows if the Land of Rain will even stay the same place!
There's no doubt this war's gonna break out in the Land of Rain.
However, as long as the war hadn't officially started, it wouldn't affect him.
Kawaki still enjoyed himself every day, teaching Nawaki who had returned from Orochimaru.
He flirted with Tsunade and annoyed Sakumo, leading a very happy life.
The training of Immortal Jutsu was also on the agenda. After the hospital was built, he planned to stay in the Shikkotsu Forest for some time.
One day, Kawaki was sitting in front of the stone table in the martial arts training hall, sipping tea.
Since the construction of the hospital had started, Tsunade was much busier than him, the hands - off investor.
Nawaki was practicing swordsmanship in the field. After a period of time, his strength had improved steadily.
Ordinary Genin were no longer his opponents, and he could also compete with Chunin.
He had been beaten badly by Kawaki recently. If it weren't for his good sister, he might have to rest for a week after each training session.
At this time, the butler brought two kids over. One had long, flowing red hair, and it was Kushina Uzumaki.
The other had short, golden - yellow hair. Who else could it be but Minato Namikaze?
Kawaki didn't expect that Minato would really be brought here by Kushina.
He took a sip of tea, smiling, and didn't get up.
Seeing the famous Fourth Hokage from the original plot as a little kid, this weird feeling can probably only be felt by him.
"Aniki Kawaki, I've brought my friend here."
Kushina walked up to Kawaki with a happy smile but didn't sit down.
Minato Namikaze was a bit nervous when he saw the silver - haired man looking at him. After all, he was here to ask for guidance.
It'd be so embarrassing if Lord Kawaki didn't want to take me in.
"Hello, Lord Kawaki. I'm Minato Namikaze."
"I've come to pay my respects today, hoping to get your guidance."
Minato, who was about ten years old, was really cute. He didn't give up on himself because of his parents' death. Kawaki could sense his longing for love from him.
"Aniki Kawaki, Minato graduated today. He's only ten years old."
Seeing that Kawaki just smiled and didn't say a word, Kushina started to speak well of Minato.
What she meant was that Minato was a genius.
"Oh~ Then when will you graduate, Kushina?"
Kawaki reached out and stroked her red hair, and Kushina didn't show any impatience.
Minato had never seen Kushina so obedient. He didn't even dare to touch her hair.
Lord Kawaki was really amazing.
If Kawaki knew he was thought cool just for stroking her hair, he'd totally be like, 'These love - struck folks are something else!'
"Humph~ I usually spend all my study time on Sealing Technique. Otherwise, I would have graduated too."
Kushina stated the fact, a bit indignant.
Now that Minato had graduated, she had no friends at school.
"Kushina, I'll go to accompany you whenever I have time."
Minato understood what Kushina meant very well. He was such a caring guy, no wonder Kushina was smitten with him.
Two kids starved for love were attracted to each other and kept each other warm. As Kawaki Hatake, I'm totally rooting for this couple.
"Are you Minato Namikaze?"
Kawaki put on a serious face, looking quite imposing. At least, it put some pressure on the young Minato.
"Yes."
"I'll take you as my disciple. Haha."
Kawaki was acting like a nut. One second he was all serious, the next he burst out laughing.
There was no need for a test. Minato was a genius.
"Great! Minato, quickly call him teacher."
Kushina knew how powerful Kawaki was. His swordsmanship and Flying Raijin were skills she could only admire from afar.
She quickly ran to Minato's side and pushed the still-dazed Minato's head down to bow.
"Okay, okay. I don't care about such formalities."
Kawaki waved his hand to stop Kushina's action.
"Do you live by yourself, Minato?"
"Yes, teacher. I'm an orphan."
Minato's expression didn't change when he said this. He was used to it. Now he was like a little sun.
"Move in with me from now on. You'll have a new home."
Kawaki stood up and walked in front of Minato, rubbing his golden hair.
Minato felt a warmth he had never felt before. Somehow, his nose went sour.
"Okay, teacher."
He raised his hand to wipe the corner of his eye. From today on, he, Minato Namikaze, had a family again.
"Aniki Kawaki, can I come and play often in the future?"
Kushina didn't act shy like a little girl. This kind of personality made Kawaki like her very much.
"Sure. I'll tell Minato to wait for you at home every day."
Kawaki's words made both kids blush deeply.
"I'm going to find Brother Nawaki."
Kushina ran off blushing to find Nawaki, leaving Minato alone in front of Kawaki.
"What skills do you have now?"
Kawaki intended to find out Minato's current abilities and then mold him into an even more powerful person.
"The Three Body Jutsu, some Wind Release and Water Release, and I've also practiced Taijutsu."
Minato answered Kawaki's question seriously, looking like a well - behaved kid.
It was hard to believe that when he grew up, he would be fond of Jiraiya's novels.
He even passed this habit on to Kakashi.
"I see. Here's a test for you."
Kawaki said seriously.
"Please give the order, teacher."
Minato Namikaze thought every teacher would only accept students who passed their tests, so he finally felt things were normal.
This playful Kawaki put his arm around Minato's shoulder and bent down to be about the same height as him.
"Do you like Kushina?"
"Huh? Does this have anything to do with the test?"
Minato was a bit confused. He couldn't believe his teacher would ask such a private question.
"Of course it does."
Kawaki didn't feel the slightest bit guilty about deceiving the little sun.
"Yes, I do."
Minato was quite straightforward.
"If you like her, tell her. How will she know you like her if you don't say it?"
Kawaki started to egg Minato on to confess his love to Kushina.
"This... this doesn't seem right."
Minato hesitated. What kind of test was this?
"This is a test of your bravery."
"
"One of my disciples, Kawaki Hatake, must be a brave one."
"Are you?"
Kawaki employed the PUA technique, which got Minato all fired up.
"Yes, I am."
After all, Minato was still young. He stuck out his neck and roared loudly, drawing the attention of Nawaki and Kushina.
"Then go and confess your love. You're a brave kid."
Kawaki stood up and gave Minato a push.
Watching Minato striding firmly towards Kushina.
Kawaki folded his arms, looking like someone waiting to watch a good show.
What a great teacher! It's really something to be sitting back and watching the drama unfold with his ten - year - old disciple involved.
When Minato reached Kushina, his face was already flushed red.
"What's wrong with you, Minato?"
Kushina even reached out to touch his forehead with concern.
Nawaki, watching from the sidelines, thought to himself, 'Is this little kid showing off his affection in front of me?'
Do single folks have any rights at all?
<><><><><><><><>
~ 80+ Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!
p-atreon.com/Tansnovel
(Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)
~ Every 50 Powerstones = 4 Bonus Chapters on the weekend!