[V2] - Chapter 72. Aftermath
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The war was over!
The Pyramid Scheme Leader—Otsutsuki Urashiki—was executed, and his accomplice and former head of the infamous black-hearted processing plant that shocked the Ninja World—Orochimaru—was also successfully arrested.
The terrorist organization was completely wiped out.
The Ninja World once again ushered in a new era of peace.
What a joyous occasion~
Truly joyous!
Of course, none of that had anything to do with Yuto. After the war and getting what he wanted, he just went home to take care of the kids.
As for the rest... that was ninja business. What was a businessman like him meddling in it for?
Morning.
After breakfast, Yuto held little Asuka and Yumi, the silly father-and-daughter trio watching TV stupidly.
Although three days had passed since the end of the war, war-related topics still dominated the television and internet.
Of course.
Most of what was released online had been screened. After all, too much happened during that time—even a live stream from a "Little White Man" couldn't capture it all.
Many of the events were still considered Ninja World secrets. So, after discussions, in order to avoid causing chaos, the network had to be regulated to prevent it from being used by people with ulterior motives.
However—
Speaking of the "Little White Man"...
Now Madara was blind and had been taken home by the First Hokage to be raised; Uchiha Obito, because of the video in which he was "accidentally" filmed, was reportedly living in joyful pain these days. As for Uzumaki Nagato... that shy big guy still seemed awkward around his "Brother Yuto." Every time he saw him, he would run away.
Seriously!
He is already that old and still so shy?
At this rate... how can the Uzumaki clan ever be revived?
We can't possibly entrust the revival of the Uzumaki clan to Honoka, right~
She has to inherit his massive business empire—where would she find the time to revive anything?
Speaking of Honoka...
She's already a Jonin, yet still hasn't retired to help out—instead, she ran off to become a team leader.
My daughter has grown up.
It's truly a headache~
So... what's Black Zetsu's plan now?
Is he planning to hide out for another thousand years?
Yuto paused for a moment in thought, then didn't bother anymore. The matters concerning the safety of the Ninja World weren't for a businessman like him to worry about. Why was he even thinking so much?
He turned to look at Hanabi beside him, who was organizing "gifts," occasionally giggling when she spotted something amusing.
Because time was tight and Otsutsuki Urashiki had already been dealt with, and because he was worried about the Ninja World over there, Sasuke seemed ready to return in a few days.
And it had been a long time—he probably didn't have much time left to linger here. After all, the home mortgage wasn't paid off yet!
Uncle Uchiha Sasuke wasn't the pampered young master from this Ninja World. He couldn't just buy whatever legendary glowing Flying Thunder God Sword he wanted or smash collectible figurines at will!
If he didn't go back, how was Sakura supposed to pay the mortgage on her own?!
That's why Hanabi had been preparing "gifts" for her father and sister on the other side these past few days.
However—
Yuto said with some concern, "I think you'd better be cautious—don't end up starting another ninja war over there!"
"Relax! Relax! I know what I'm doing!" Hanabi chuckled, blinking with a trace of excitement as she said, "It's all just everyday stuff! No problem at all!" Then she sighed in regret, "Too bad… I probably won't get to see their expressions!"
"…"
That really doesn't sound like there's no problem at all!
Yuto raised an eyebrow, rubbed the quiet little Yumi and the restless Asuka in his arms, then shook his head and hesitated, "You really don't plan to go back?"
"Why bring that up again?" Hanabi waved her hand dismissively and said casually, "Didn't I already say it? I left a video for my sister and father—I have to stay here and take care of the kids!"
At that moment—
Upon hearing the word "kids," Suzune beside them seemed to remember something and said, "Oh right! The Chief Elder is back! He wants you to take Asuka and Yumi to see him these days! He said... if you don't hurry up, he'll invite Clan Leader Fugaku to help him activate Susanoo and smack you!"
"…"
That old man.
Would he be afraid of a mere Susanoo?
Ridiculous!
The Chief Elder... ever since the war ended, had returned to the village to rest. After all, he had taken on the Legendary Uchiha, so he was bound to have suffered some injuries.
And with his motorcycle blown up, and being old already, after years of traveling, he probably wouldn't be going out again anytime soon.
But he heard that his days lately have been quite comfortable!
Since he got injured, Elder Hana has been reluctantly... visiting him from time to time, bringing along lunchboxes, fruit, and such.
There is an old lady to care for him!
But thinking about that tsundere old bachelor of a Chief Elder, even if Elder Hana came to care for him, the two of them probably just bickered the whole time.
As for taking things further… forget it. They're both old people now—one the Chief Elder of the Uchiha, the other a Hyuga clan Elder—neither of them probably has that kind of thought anymore~
If there were any feelings…
The two of them have been traveling together for so long—how could they still be like this now?!
As for Uchiha Madara, he has now returned to the village, but he didn't go back to the Uchiha clan.
With everyone's blessings, he ultimately followed Senju Hashirama back to the village and now lives with him.
It's just that he's still blind and needs Hashirama to help him walk every day!
What a touching bond!
"It looks like that old guy has probably already been discharged from the hospital!" Yuto sighed and shook his head. "Forget it, forget it, I'll go back for a visit in a few days!"
As soon as he finished speaking—
"Ding-dong, ding-dong~"
The doorbell rang.
A moment later.
When the door opened, Uchiha Sasuke walked in.
But—
What's this guy doing staring at Yumi?
Can't he see how scared Yumi is, hiding behind him?
Is he thinking about his own daughter?
"Oh, it's nothing." Upon hearing Yuto's words, Sasuke glanced at little Yumi again with a complicated expression.
This little girl…
Who would've thought—
She's the successor of the second-generation terrorist leader after Uchiha Madara.
As expected—
The White Zetsu of this Ninja World must be crazy too.
Otherwise, what sane person would come up with that idea?
But thinking about how this Ninja World is... more or less not normal anyway, Sasuke felt no doubts inside.
It didn't look like there would be any major problems anyway, so why should he care so much?
Then he raised his head, expressionless, and looked at Uchiha Yuto. "Where's Boruto?" He paused. "Since everything's settled, we should head back. The Ninja World over there is still far from peaceful!"
"Boruto? He's still upstairs playing video games! He is probably grinding that Otsutsuki Momoshiki again!"
"…"
"Oh right!" Yuto seemed to remember something and said, "Stay a few more days—come with me to the Uchiha clan tomorrow! Also, Hanabi needs to prepare a few things, and I hope you can help take them back with you."
As he finished speaking—
Sasuke was slightly surprised. He glanced at Hanabi and sighed inwardly, [It looks like she's already made up her mind.]
However—
Even though he would be leaving a few days later, the thought of being able to see his father, mother, and Onii-chan did make him a little happy inside.
Most likely, after this departure, they would never meet again.
Just as he was about to nod to show he understood—
"Don't be so sad~!" Yuto suddenly put his arm around Sasuke's shoulder and said emotionally, "Don't worry, I'll have Sister Mikoto prepare more dishes tomorrow. Eat as much as you want—don't hold back! But if you want to cry, just cry here with your uncle, alright? I won't laugh at you! Just don't scare your mother again—last time she thought her cooking was so bad it made you cry!"
"…Get off me!"
Suddenly—
He wanted to go home immediately.
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