Third Hokage took one look at Minato and Nawaki walking in together and knew Xin had already bolted. He was probably already at home, enjoying a drink and relaxing in the bath.
"Thank you for your hard work," Hiruzen said with a smile, signing off on their mission. With another stroke of his pen, Xin's team had earned another battle commendation.
Since their mission involved escorting wounded shinobi from the battlefield, it still counted as part of the war effort. And battle commendations were worth far more than regular mission points.
Just as the Third Hokage had guessed, Xin had indeed just finished his bath and was now enjoying a cold drink he had pulled from the fridge. The drink, of course, had been prepared by Kushina and Mikoto, his favorite orange juice.
As for the bath, Xin would have liked to take one, but his house didn't have a bathtub.
After completing their mission, Minato dragged Nawaki to the market. "What are we doing here?" Nawaki asked. "All I want is a bath and some food."
"You don't get it," Minato said, flashing a mischievous grin that seemed out of character for him. He lowered his voice. "If we just show up, Xin will probably suggest we go out for ramen or barbecue. Do you really want ramen or barbecue?"
"No," Nawaki quickly shook his head. After eating either dry rations or barbecue on the battlefield, he was sick of both. He didn't want to see either of them for a long time. He craved something different.
"Exactly. That's why we're buying groceries. That way, Xin has no choice but to cook for us. There's an art to getting free meals-pay attention."
After years of tagging along with Xin, Minato had become quite adept at securing a good meal.
When Minato and Nawaki returned with bags of fresh vegetables, Xin could only sigh. He had been planning to suggest ramen because he was too tired to cook, but Minato had effectively blocked that option.
Looking at the fresh produce they had brought, Xin knew he couldn't get out of cooking now.
After dinner, the three of them headed to a hot springs inn for a soak. Ever since Xin's prank, business at the hot springs had taken a hit. Many owners had received funding from the village to build enclosed hot springs, turning them into indoor baths.
After all, the "Telescope Technique" couldn't see through walls.
With rumors about the technique spreading, how many girls would feel comfortable bathing in an open-air hot spring?
If anyone still did, it was almost like they were inviting someone to peek.
When Xin returned to Konoha, Kushina and Mikoto were thrilled. Kushina even took Xin to meet some of her clansmen.
Seeing a group of redheads left Xin a bit confused. When did Konoha get so many Uzumaki?
Weren't there just Kushina and Nami?
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