It wasn't long before they arrived at the door of the house. The butler was already waiting there.
"Since you're here, go to the weapon workshop and tell Old Tie to forge two weapons."
"The weapons of Big bro and I were destroyed in the war."
Kawaki directly ordered the butler. He and Sakumo really weren't used to being without weapons.
"Yes."
After receiving the order, the butler went there himself instead of instructing his subordinates.
"Teacher, teacher's wife." x3
The Three Young Ones of Nagato had been waiting for a while. Now they swarmed over and surrounded Kawaki.
"You've all grown taller."
"Did you train hard while I was away?"
Kawaki ruffled the heads of the three kids one by one.
"Did you practice Medical Ninjutsu diligently?"
Tsunade smiled at Nagato. She had left many scrolls on Medical Ninjutsu before she left.
"Yes, teacher's wife."
As Nagato spoke, the light of the Mystical Palm Technique[b]Mystical Palm Technique[/b] shone on his hands.
"Good, very good."
Tsunade's eyes were full of admiration. Kawaki was also surprised by Nagato's high aptitude.
This wasn't a function that comes with the Rinnegan.
"I can fly now, teacher."
Konan wasn't willing to be outdone. Two paper wings appeared behind her, and she floated in the air.
Only Yahiko couldn't use his large - scale Water Release[b]Water Release[/b], which would only get him beaten up.
He watched his two friends longingly. Why were they so show - offy?
"Alright, alright, you're all amazing."
"Let's go inside."
Kawaki led the kids into the house.
Everything in front of him was still so familiar. Only in this house did he truly feel relaxed.
"Where's Senior Minato?"
Nagato looked around and noticed someone was missing, so he asked.
"Do you even need to ask?"
Yahiko was impatient with Nagato's intelligence.
"Haha, he went to see Kushina."
Kawaki revealed the truth. By now, Nawaki and Minato had already arrived at the Senju family's mansion, greeted Mito first, and then the four teenagers gathered together.
"Misaki, are you used to living at home recently?"
Nawaki asked Misaki about her life in a straightforward manner.
"Pretty good. Grandma Mito is already teaching me Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b]."
Misaki showed a beautiful smile and seemed more energetic than before.
Wearing nice clothes, she looked even more youthful.
"That's good. I was afraid you wouldn't get used to it."
"How are you doing with the Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b]?"
Nawaki scratched his head and showed a simple - minded smile.
He wasn't very talented in Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b], even though his grandma was a master of it.
"Not bad. Grandma Mito often praises me for being talented."
As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, Misaki was like a fish in water when learning Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b] and made rapid progress.
"Really amazing. Grandma doesn't praise people easily."
Nawaki immediately flattered her. Flattery will always find its way through.
"No way. Kushina is much better than me."
Misaki had only been learning for a short time, so she couldn't compare with Kushina.
"Brother Nawaki, why are you never like this with me?"
Kushina looked suspiciously between the two of them. Although she and Nawaki had a good relationship, they had fought quite a few times.
Normally, Mito would give each side a scolding, showing no favoritism.
"You? Come on."
Nawaki's disdainful tone was obvious to everyone.
"Nawaki, how can you talk like that?"
Hearing this, Minato stood up for Kushina and didn't even address Nawaki as 'brother'.
What did he mean? What's wrong with Kushina?
He didn't even think. If Nawaki thought Kushina was good, would Minato even have a shot?
"Yeah, what's wrong with me?"
With someone backing her up, Kushina became more brazen.
Without saying a word, Nawaki lightly hit Misaki.
"Nawaki, why did you hit me?"
Misaki was confused. She was just a gossip, okay?
Her tone was soft, with a hint of doubt, and she stared at Nawaki with her big, watery eyes.
Nawaki didn't answer. Then he stood up and hit Kushina.
"Who said you could hit me?"
Kushina punched back, and Nawaki covered his stomach and let out a cry of pain.
"See? This is the difference between you two."
Minato covered his forehead. The difference was really obvious.
"I... I..."
Kushina stammered and didn't know what to say.
"Don't mind him. I just like you like this."
Minato quickly stepped forward to comfort her. His little fiery girl could only be spoiled by him.
"Tsk tsk. Don't come to me if you get beaten to death one day."
Nawaki was still fanning the flames on the side.
"Haha."
Misaki finally understood the situation and burst out laughing.
They were really funny.
"Sister Misaki, let's ignore him."
Kushina glared at Nawaki and started to form an alliance with Misaki.
"Okay, let's ignore him."
Misaki glanced at Nawaki, smiling.
"Did you hear that? Sister Misaki won't pay attention to you anymore."
Kushina hugged Misaki's arm as if in a show of victory.
"Got it, got it."
Nawaki remained unmoved by such childish behavior.
...
The four of them chatted happily, and most of the time, Misaki just listened.
The sky gradually darkened, and it was almost time for dinner.
"Gurgle～"
As a growling stomach sound came, as if it were contagious, several people's stomachs growled one after another.
"Alright, it's about time for me to go back."
"Do you want to come with me?"
Minato touched his stomach and only then remembered he had a home to go to.
"Sure. Grandma just asked where Sister was. I said she went to the Hatake family. Grandma didn't look happy and muttered about this naughty girl."
Nawaki still remembered the delicious meal at the Hatake family and readily agreed.
"I'll go too. I'll tell Grandma Mito about it."
Kushina also got interested and dragged Misaki to Mito's bedroom.
Not long after, the four of them left the Senju family mansion and headed to the Hatake family.
Normally, when Kushina was at school, Misaki would stay home alone and rarely went out.
She was also afraid of bothering others and only went out a few times during Kushina's vacations.
When Minato wasn't around, Kushina rarely went to the Hatake family, and Misaki had never been there.
"Is it okay for me to go like this?"
Misaki felt it was a bit abrupt. Who would visit someone else's home right at mealtime?
"It's okay. Brother-in-law is very generous."
Nawaki waved his hand indifferently. They couldn't eat the Hatake family out of house and home.
As long as Sister wasn't so fond of gambling.
"Teacher won't mind."
Minato and Kushina walked behind the two of them.
"Forgot to tell you, the food at their place is delicious."
Kushina's eyes sparkled. It had been a long time since she last ate at the Hatake mansion.
"Yeah."
Misaki nodded, not taking Kushina's words to heart. For her, being half - full was enough.
This was the difference between a poor child and a rich one.
Kushina had never suffered since leaving her hometown.
"That's it up ahead."
Nawaki pointed at the large - scale mansion and introduced it to Misaki.
"So big!"
Misaki couldn't help but let out an exclamation. It seemed that Lord Kawaki's mansion was indeed as they said.
So rich!!
...
"I thought you weren't coming back for dinner."
In the Hatake family's dining room, Kawaki was already gnawing on a pig's trotter.
"Haha, I missed Aunt and Kakashi."
Minato walked over to Natsuki with an awkward smile, glanced at Kakashi, and went all the way in putting on a show.
"You're just all talk. Why didn't I see you go home first?"
Natsuki gave Minato a sidelong glance. He was sly as a fox, and he'd learned all the bad habits from Kawaki.
When he first came to the house, he was such a well - behaved child.
Minato stood there stiffly, silenced by the retort, unable to say a word.
"Go and take a seat."
Natsuki reached out and patted Minato on the head.
"Misaki is here too."
Tsunade saw her and invited her to sit down, noticing her nervousness.
After Nawaki and Kushina greeted the elders, they sat down right next to the three kids, and the group immediately started whispering to each other.
Misaki sat next to Tsunade, greeted everyone one by one, and then lowered her head and said no more.
The servants of the Hatake family had already brought out new bowls and chopsticks.
Nawaki and Minato didn't need to be told twice and immediately started eating. Otherwise, if they weren't full later, they'd be asked to pour sake.
Nagato and Yahiko were probably already half - full, and only Konan was still slowly peeling the shrimp.
"Try this."
Tsunade picked up a piece of braised pork for Misaki. It was fatty but not greasy.
"Thanks, Sister Tsunade."
Misaki didn't mind the fat and took a bite. The juice burst out, and her eyes lit up.
"Delicious, right? Eat more."
Tsunade laughed looking at her cute expression.
"Come on, let's have a toast first."
Since it was a happy day, soy - sauce flavored sake was a must.
Sakumo picked up his wine glass and stood up.
"Hiss~"
Everyone made the same sound after taking a sip.
"Feels good."
Kawaki wiped his mouth, picked up some vegetables and put them in his mouth. This was the life.
What a life they'd led during the war.
As the group kept raising and clinking glasses continuously, the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually heated up.
Tsunade's face flushed, and her eyes fell on Misaki sitting beside her.
It was as if she saw a shadow of herself when she was a child. It could only be said that Tsunade has no clear self - awareness.
If Nawaki knew, he'd definitely vehemently refute. Where was the resemblance? Just tell me where!
Gambling or violence?
"Misaki, what do you think of Konoha?"
Misaki was caught off guard by Tsunade's sudden question.
She hadn't swallowed the meat in her mouth yet.
"It's nice. I like it a lot."
Misaki quickly swallowed the meat, not knowing what Tsunade meant.
"Then how about getting married in Konoha in the future?"
Tsunade's question made Misaki blush. According to her age, she could indeed get married in a couple of years.
"I haven't thought about this question yet."
Misaki secretly glanced at Nawaki. Why did Sister Tsunade ask such an embarrassing question?
"What do you think of Nawaki?"
As soon as Tsunade said this, Nawaki pricked up his ears, waiting for Misaki's answer.
A group of young people started to listen to the gossip and put down their chopsticks.
"Nawaki is nice."
Misaki blushed and answered Tsunade's question. The scene where Nawaki saved her had appeared in her dreams many times.
"That's good, haha."
Tsunade happily patted Misaki on the shoulder. She had decided on this sister - in - law.
"Hehe～"
Nawaki stupidly laughed out loud in his seat.
"Look at your stupid look."
Kawaki threw a chopstick at him, waking Nawaki up.
Surprisingly, he kept his mouth shut and had no intention of arguing back.
He wasn't angry either. He picked up the chopstick and put it aside, and the smile on his face didn't fade.
Casually making eye contact with Misaki, the smile on his face became even wider.
This fight was worth it. Regardless of what others thought, he had fought for a future wife.
After this little episode, the young people were full, and only Kawaki and a few others were still drinking sake.
Finally, they began to sit unsteadily, and the meal was over.
It was also a good thing to have many disciples. Kawaki and Tsunade were carried back to their rooms by several people together.
"I still want to drink..."
Tsunade was still yelling. Her eyes had lost focus, and she was still reaching out and pretending to hold a cup as if there was really one in her hand.
This completely dispelled Nawaki's idea of taking her home.
It made no difference whether she went home in this state or not.
Instead, it would just make grandma annoyed. Anyway, she was going back tomorrow.
"I'm so tired."
Nawaki plopped Tsunade down heavily on the bed. It was really difficult to take care of a drunk sister.
"Teacher is still the best."
Minato gently laid the sleeping Kawaki down on the bed, and then the snoring started.
"Forget it."
"Never mind. Let's go."
After saying that, Nawaki led the way out. Konan, who was the last to leave, closed the door.
"We're heading back."
Nawaki took Kushina and Misaki and prepared to go back.
"I'll see you off."
If it weren't for Kushina, Minato would only have said "Go." at most.
There was no way he would see them off. Nawaki wasn't unfamiliar with the way.
Minato sent Nagato and the other two away.
"Need you to see us off?"
Nawaki, of course, knew what was going on in Minato's mind. He snorted and walked in front with Misaki.
"Let's go."
Minato didn't care what Nawaki thought. He stealthily took Kushina's hand and walked towards the door.
"Remember to come to me tomorrow."
Kushina didn't resist when Minato took her hand. She gently tickled the palm of Minato's hand with her fingers.
"Okay, I'll come to you after my training."
Minato readily agreed. His heart was itching as if she had tickled his heart.
"I'll wait for you."
Kushina gave Minato a cute smile. She was still very pretty when she didn't hit people.
Minato was momentarily stunned.
After leaving the Hatake family's house, Minato reluctantly let go of her hand and waved goodbye to the group.
He didn't turn around and enter the gate until Kushina disappeared from his sight.
He planned to wash up and rest. As for the two drunkards, Kawaki and Tsunade, Minato didn't intend to care about them anymore.
Inside the room, Tsunade was still acting drunk, while Kawaki beside her was sound asleep.
In a daze, he felt someone making a racket in his ear and constantly pounding on his chest.
Opening his heavy eyelids, he saw Tsunade half - sitting on the bed.
With a dazed look in her eyes, she was hitting him and shouting for sake.
She seemed to be having a lot of fun playing by herself.
"What a pain in the neck!"
With great willpower, Kawaki managed to get out of bed. Based on his understanding of Tsunade, he knew he wouldn't be able to get a good sleep without sobering her up.
"Come on, I'll take you to get some sake."
Kawaki staggered to his feet. His speech was still a bit slurred. He helped Tsunade off the bed.
The alcohol was still kicking in, and he almost fell to the ground with Tsunade in his arms.
The two of them finally managed to stand still.
Kawaki thought that taking a shower would sober him up a bit so that he could get a good sleep when he came back.
Supporting Tsunade, the two drunkards staggered towards the bathroom.
When the butler saw them, he moved the sentry posts further away and disappeared from the vicinity of the bathroom.
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