At noon, Kawaki stayed at the Senju family's for lunch.
Mito sat at the head of the table. On either side were Kawaki, Tsunade, Nawaki, and Misaki.
If Kushina weren't at school, Minato would probably be here too.
That boy has a nerve these days. It's no big deal for him to mooch off others for meals.
He keeps calling out "Grandma Mito" and it makes her really happy.
"Brother-in-law, can I go to your shop and grab some stuff?"
Nawaki didn't hold back anymore and directly called him "Brother-in-law" right in front of Mito.
"What do you need?"
Kawaki took a bite of the shrimp peeled by Tsunade. It tasted really good.
"Misaki just started her training. I'm planning to get her some kunai and stuff."
"Everyone in Konoha knows that the stuff from the Hatake Weapon Shop is of the best quality."
"You see..."
Nawaki didn't hold back at all when it came to taking advantage of Kawaki.
"Just go and get them. Tell them I said so."
Kawaki readily agreed. A few ninja tools weren't a big deal.
"I knew you were the best, Brother-in-law."
A fawning smile appeared on Nawaki's face. Then he turned to Misaki.
"I'll take you to pick out ninja tools after we eat."
If someone didn't know better, they'd think he was paying out of his own pocket. It's really something that he uses Kawaki's stuff to flirt with a girl.
"Thank you, Big Brother Kawaki."
Misaki ignored Nawaki and politely thanked Kawaki.
Mito was very satisfied. This was how a well - bred young lady should be.
There has to be someone decent in the family; otherwise, they'll all be led astray by that old fool Hashirama.
"You're welcome. Just take whatever you like."
Kawaki was even more generous towards Misaki than Nawaki was.
"First, practice with Nawaki. Later, I'll teach you myself."
Tsunade also had the intention of teaching Misaki. If she's really a good candidate for a medical ninja, Tsunade will definitely train her hard.
"Okay, I got it."
Misaki nodded obediently and ate her meal slowly.
"Do you guys have any plans for the afternoon?"
Mito was just asking casually, without any other motives.
"I'm planning to visit the Uchiha clan's land."
Kawaki didn't hide his whereabouts. It wasn't something to be ashamed of.
As for Hiruzen Sarutobi's opinion, he doesn't really care.
"I heard they've contributed a lot on the battlefield."
"It's good to go and have a look."
She paused for a moment before saying this. Mito probably thought of the love - hate relationship between Hashirama and Madara.
"Yeah."
Kawaki didn't say much. Mito isn't the kind of person who gets involved in all this messy stuff.
After the meal, Nawaki happily went out with Misaki.
Kawaki and Tsunade stayed with Mito and chatted for a while before leaving.
The two of them left the house and headed towards the Uchiha clan's land.
Kawaki naturally took Tsunade's hand. As they walked on the street, they attracted the attention of many passers - by.
What a handsome guy and a beautiful girl! They bumped into some familiar ninjas from time to time and greeted them.
No one was surprised. Their relationship has almost spread among all the Konoha Ninjas.
After walking through a few streets, they came to a secluded alley. Kawaki felt someone following them from behind.
"Some flies are following us."
"Anbu?"
Tsunade quickly reacted.
"Probably. Just can't help worrying about you."
Kawaki Hatake didn't find it strange. No matter how much he thought highly of Tsunade, it didn't mean he wanted her to seize the position now.
That wasn't Hiruzen Sarutobi's style.
"What should we do?"
Tsunade never thought she would go as far as killing her teacher.
"Let them follow if they want."
Kawaki Hatake's lips curled up slightly. What can you do to me even if I do these things right in front of you?
The two of them continued walking at a steady pace until they reached the area of the Uchiha clan's land.
"Lord Tsunade, Lord Kawaki Hatake."
Two Uchiha ninjas stepped forward to block their way. They knew the two of them and were quite humble in their attitude.
"Is Fugaku here? We've come to see him."
Kawaki Hatake addressed the two ninjas without any sign of annoyance. It was their duty.
"Please wait a moment. I'll go and inform him."
"Go ahead."
The Uchiha ninja quickly disappeared and soon returned to lead them to Fugaku's residence.
The Anbu behind Kawaki Hatake and Tsunade also turned back to report the situation.
In the Hokage's office.
"The Third Lord, Lord Kawaki Hatake and Lord Tsunade have entered the Uchiha clan's land."
This Anbu ninja knelt on one knee in front of the desk.
"Okay, I see."
Hiruzen Sarutobi put down the pipe in his hand, and the Anbu ninja turned and left the room.
"Hiruzen, Kawaki Hatake is really in the limelight now. We have to be on guard against him."
Homura Mitokado spoke up first. Strangely, Nemu Koharu wasn't there.
"Heh~"
"Slaying a Demi - God, vanquishing the Kazekage and defeating the Tsuchikage. It's far more than just being in the limelight!"
"He doesn't even take me seriously."
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly slapped the table, which startled Homura Mitokado.
"Tsunade could've taken over your place after you're gone."
"Now it seems they're not willing to wait until then."
Homura Mitokado's words hit the nail on the head in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.
"I'll see what tricks they have up their sleeves."
Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples in a headache. The Hatake family was really a tricky situation to deal with.
They're powerful but have a small population, which has become a tricky situation to deal with.
Moreover, both of his brothers were heroes who had returned from the battlefield. It was impossible to take action against them openly.
Even if they did, the price to pay would be too high, which was something Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't dare to imagine.
If so, other great nations would burst out laughing.
At this moment, he remembered the days when Tanzō was around. Then he wouldn't have to worry about such things.
"Sigh~ You can go. I want to be alone for a while."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Homura Mitokado away and was sitting there, lost in his own thoughts, nobody knew what he was thinking.
The smoke in the office grew thicker and thicker.
Kawaki Hatake and Tsunade were directly led to Fugaku's residence, which was originally his Uncle's house.
Now it had been inherited by Fugaku, and he had always lived here.
Fugaku had specifically changed to a quiet room, not the one Kawaki Hatake had visited last time.
It was to avoid recalling some unpleasant scenes.
The three of them sat down. Fugaku still looked a bit pale.
He personally poured tea for Kawaki Hatake and Tsunade. He opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.
He didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment.
He had become the clan leader after waking up, and he really couldn't hold the position firmly.
There was still much for him to learn, but the person who used to shield him from hardships was no longer there.
Seeing Fugaku's eyes gradually lose focus, Kawaki started the conversation.
"Has your Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b] evolved?"
Just one sentence pulled Fugaku back to reality.
"Yeah."
Fugaku nodded without concealing it. How he wished he could trade these eyes for his uncle's resurrection!
He no longer had the heart to fight Kawaki. A person's thoughts can change with different experiences.
"Do you need me to take a look at it?"
On the way here, Kawaki had told Tsunade about some of the drawbacks of the Mangekyou Sharingan[b]Mangekyou Sharingan[/b].
"No, I know my own body well enough."
"I'm already fine."
Fugaku gave Tsunade a gentle smile and politely declined.
He knew that his weakness was not physical; only time could gradually heal his pain.
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