Amid the lively atmosphere, the honored guests from Parallel World 2 finally settled down.
Of course, Parallel World 2 Mito didn't make things difficult for Parallel World 1 Hashirama. She always knew her place and understood this Hashirama wasn't truly her husband.
Thus, she didn't press, merely suppressed her emotions and nodded politely to Parallel World 1 Hashirama.
However, seeing this Hashirama brought only another Madara to the dinner party, not her other self long gone, she couldn't help feeling mixed emotions.
Fortunately, she had a dutiful, sensible Uzumaki junior to focus on.
So, Mito promptly pulled Kushina aside, starting a private chat like close friends.
This left young Kakashi trembling alone, standing at the door to keep greeting incoming guests.
*TIN-TONG—!*
The bell rang again, and the third group of guests arrived.
Luckily, Kakashi knew most in this group.
Eight total guests from Parallel World 3.
Leading was, of course, Parallel World 3 Auntie Orochimaru, deliberately supporting elderly Parallel World 3 Hiruzen beside her, proudly posing as harmonious teacher and student.
Behind them followed Parallel World 3 Jiraiya and Tsunade.
Lastly, Parallel World 3 Kakashi, young Naruto, young Sasuke, and sickly Parallel World 3 Itachi.
"Orochimaru-sama! And Sandaime-sama! Y-You all…"
Young Kakashi at the door was scared half to death, especially seeing Parallel World 3 Auntie Orochimaru, instantly breaking into a cold sweat.
"Oh, Kakashi on greeting duty!"
"Tch, the little you is indeed cuter."
"After dinner, come play with me. I've got lots of treasures for you to see!"
Auntie Orochimaru pinched young Kakashi, smiling with narrowed eyes.
Then she helped elderly Hiruzen walk straight in, not continuing to torment little Kakashi.
Jiraiya scanned around, face full of shock. Then he quickly shrank to the kitchen, ready to chat with Parallel World 4 Minato about Icha Icha plotlines, also hiding.
Tsunade saw two fighting Grandpa Tobiramas, face involuntarily chilling; but she quickly noticed Grandpa Hashirama and Grandma Mito.
Hesitating briefly, Tsunade joyfully lunged toward Grandma Mito.
What else could she do? Grandpa Hashirama was surrounded by two Madaras. Their aura alone gave Tsunade chills; though she dearly missed Grandpa Hashirama, hugging Grandma Mito was far safer.
"Wow! W-Where is this?"
Young Naruto stared blankly at everything before him. A strong warmth surged in his heart.
"Naruto!"
With Mito dragged off by Tsunade, Kushina saw 12-year-old young Naruto, maternal love radiating. She immediately hugged him.
"M-Mom?"
Naruto froze. Childhood sorrow tears flooded, and he sobbed uncontrollably.
Sasuke was slightly stunned too. Before coming, Auntie Orochimaru only said they'd meet their deceased parents. He didn't expect Naruto to really meet his mom.
Wait, where were his parents?
As little Sasuke searched for his parents, nearby Izuna noticed this junior strikingly like his young self.
"You must be Uchiha Sasuke that Big Brother mentioned, right?"
"Huh? I guess so…"
Izuna was thrilled. Before young Sasuke could react, he was grabbed.
Sasuke yelled, no time to call Naruto for help. Izuna dragged him to a corner, starting slow torment.
Meanwhile…
Sickly Parallel World 3 Itachi noticed little Shisui, carefully roughed up by Kagami.
His pale face lit up instantly. Intense excitement shone in his eyes.
That was 9-year-old Shisui!
As a little brother always following Shisui, Itachi never imagined meeting a Shisui younger than him in this life.
Shouldn't he pet him hard?
He couldn't miss this chance!
Parallel World 3 Itachi dragged his frail body, step-by-step toward little Shisui with burning heart.
Despairing little Shisui, seeing another adult Uchiha brother lunge, sank deeper into hopelessness and helplessness.
Lastly…
At the door, two figures stood frozen.
26-year-old adult Kakashi and 14-year-old young Kakashi faced each other. Atmosphere inevitably awkward.
As Hatake Kakashi, bad at expressing emotions.
Teen or adult, in coldness, Kakashi ranked top three in Konoha.
Especially young Kakashi. First seeing his adult self 12 years later, though full of wonder and questions, he truly didn't know how to start talking.
"Hello, Kakashi."
Adult Kakashi broke the ice first, greeting proactively.
"H-Hello, Kakashi."
Little Kakashi replied stuttering. This felt too weird.
"First meeting. I didn't bring gifts, so I'll give you a good book."
Adult Kakashi pulled an Icha Icha Paradise book from his clothes, handing it to little Kakashi enthusiastically.
As future self, at first meeting, he should give past self a small gift, leave a good impression, right?
But Kakashi had no good items. Since past self was himself, tastes surely same. Thus, gifting a collectible ecchi book couldn't go wrong.
"Huh? Oh, thanks!"
Little Kakashi took the book confusedly.
He thought future self was indeed knowledgeable, always carrying literature to study. He must study it carefully later.
Couldn't lag too far behind future self here!
Meanwhile, in the living room…
Elderly Hiruzen glanced around.
He saw two Sensei Tobiramas, golden-glowing Minato in the kitchen, two opposing Madaras.
Recalling many crimes he let Danzō commit on his behalf, if known by all here, wouldn't he be skinned alive?
Elderly Hiruzen hurriedly shrank his head, hiding in a corner, ready to smoke dry tobacco to calm trembling heart and hands.
But before smoking, Auntie Orochimaru forcibly interrupted.
"Sensei, why sit alone?"
…
"That's Second Hokage, your Sensei, my Sensei's Sensei. Come, I'll help you greet them!"
Auntie Orochimaru dragged trembling elderly Hiruzen, smiling brightly.
"No! I-I don't wanna go…"
"Don't fear, I'm here! If you get beaten later, I guarantee you won't die. I'll let you enjoy a bit longer!"
Auntie Orochimaru exerted strength, ignoring elderly Hiruzen's refusal, dragging him bit by bit toward Tobirama.
As Sensei's favorite student, missing this fun, she wouldn't sleep tonight!
"You traitorous student…"
Elderly Hiruzen was terrified, still resisting, but too late.
Opposite two Tobiramas noticed Hiruzen. Instantly, their eyes gleamed red fiercely!
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As numbers grew, the large living room's atmosphere warmed further.
Minutes later.
No wind chime, but sudden door knocks.
Young Kakashi guarding door, preparing to study literature, opened it. Realized arrivals were locals he knew.
Parallel World 4 Orochimaru and Tsunade arrived together.
Behind, Fugaku's family.
Including Fugaku, wife Mikoto, 6-year-old little Itachi, about 1-year-old baby Sasuke—all present.
Clearly, Minato invited Fugaku's family too.
Upon entering, Parallel World 4 Uncle Orochimaru saw Auntie Orochimaru dragging elderly Hiruzen, peacefully interacting with other Tobirama.
As Hiruzen's good student too, how miss such juicy gossip?
He lunged, joining harsh Hiruzen torment.
Poor elderly Hiruzen, surrounded by two Senseis, two students, tortured hard, nearly shrinking to a ball.
Parallel World 4 Tsunade saw her other self and Grandma Mito, quickly joining.
As for Fugaku's family upon entering.
First to explode was 6-year-old little Itachi.
"That's you!"
"You bastard!"
"You bastard making me beaten daily…"
Little Itachi erupted. Seeing sickly Parallel World 3 Itachi, boundless sorrow and hatred flooded his heart.
All this future bastard's fault.
If not him wiping out entire Uchiha clan, how'd he get beaten daily by Dad?
Why bear sins done by him?
He'd fight him to death!
Little Itachi gritted teeth, lunging at sickly Itachi, trying fight to death.
Sadly, how match adult Itachi?
In a blink, adult Itachi grabbed him backhand, lifted.
Instantly, little Itachi in left hand, little Shisui in right; adult Itachi felt like heaven!
"You bastard, let go!"
"I'm not like you. I'd never wipe out entire Uchiha clan!"
Little Itachi struggled hard, sadly hard to escape.
But his words drew Kagami's attention.
Kagami's gentle gaze on Itachi sharpened!
"Itachi-san, care explain what happened?"
Kagami arm-hugged adult Itachi, asking low, taking little Itachi from his hand.
With Kagami's protection, little Itachi turned fierce again, relentlessly attacking Parallel World 3 Itachi.
Meanwhile…
Seeing Parallel World 3 Itachi and own little Itachi cause a ruckus, Fugaku frowned, tightening belt.
Luckily, he restrained anger.
Before so many ancestors and big shots, not time to keep disciplining little Itachi.
Let debt be noted. Settle after returning.
As for Parallel World 3 Itachi, even if Fugaku wanted discipline, he might not win.
"I'll greet ancestors first."
"Mikoto, take Sasuke to greet Kushina."
Fugaku instructed wife, hurrying to greet Madara and First Hokage.
Though not fond of Ancestor Madara, as current Uchiha Clan Head, etiquette couldn't be ignored.
He must greet first.
As for Mikoto, she held pacifier-sucking baby Sasuke, finding Kushina chatting with young Naruto.
"Kushina?"
"Mikoto, you're here! Sorry, sorry, was chatting with Naruto, forgot to greet you."
"No worries, no worries. Wait… this kid?"
Mikoto saw young Naruto. Blonde hair made her guess.
"Hehe, future Naruto! My son too. Come, Naruto, quick greet Aunt Mikoto!"
"Hello, Aunt Mikoto!"
Young Naruto greeted joyfully. Meeting mom, attending such lively dinner—happiest time in life.
"He's really future Naruto!"
"Hello, Naruto!"
"Come, let little Sasuke greet you too. Heard your future bond's good."
Mikoto lifted little Sasuke, letting chubby hands wave at young Naruto.
Baby Sasuke saw Naruto's face, instantly crying waaa.
Hearing cry and little Sasuke's name, many perked ears, gazing excitedly.
Young Sasuke: (#ﾟДﾟ)
Young Naruto: (･ﾟρﾟ)!!
Young Shisui: (･ﾟρﾟ)!!!
Parallel World 1 Izuna: (･ﾟρﾟ)!!!!
Parallel World 3 Itachi: (･ﾟρﾟ)!!!!!
Several whooshing sounds.
Several rushed beside baby Sasuke, like hungry cats smelling fish. Eyes turned green!
Instantly, seeing hungry wolves licking lips surround, weak helpless baby Sasuke shivered in fear. Even cries instinctively stopped.
"…"
As everyone teased baby Sasuke, outside wind chime rang again, signaling next guest group's arrival.
Young Kakashi promptly opened door.
This time, as expected, Parallel World 5 honored guests.
Six total.
Leading, naturally, Six Paths Nagato. Beside, tall gown-wearing Konan.
Behind, Parallel World 5 Tsunade, cheerful Hashirama, Naruto, and Edo Tensei Itachi.
Initially, Nagato wanted other Edo Tensei Akatsuki, but considering Minato's family dinner, with big shots and leaders from various worlds.
With Edo Tensei Deidara's nature, he'd cause big jokes sooner or later. Thus, only brought familiar Konoha folks.
Six Paths Nagato's arrival drew much attention.
Especially from Hashirama, Madara, Tenseigan Tobirama, quasi-Six Paths Minato…
After all, Six Paths Nagato truly sealed entire Juubi, truly stepped to Six Paths level.
Though rose from Super-Kage base to Six Paths base, he was scene's sole true Six Paths.
None guaranteed beating Six Paths Nagato one-on-one.
Nagato scanned all, nodding back one by one.
Not too familiar with most, but maintained basic etiquette.
As Parallel World 5's representative, world unification winner, Nagato held little personal grudge. Else, attacking Konoha then, he'd used big techniques directly.
Plus, not like no acquaintances here.
Six Paths Nagato raised hand, Banshou Tenin activated.
Next second, Parallel World 3 Jiraiya hiding in kitchen forcibly pulled out.
"Na-Nagato?!?"
"Jiraiya-sensei, can we talk?"
Jiraiya: ∑(O_O;)!!!