As soon as Ryun Uchiha finished speaking, before the waiter could go out to deliver the message, several people opened the door, smiling and saying, "Lord Hokage, you've worked hard."
"Lord Hokage, I hope my child hasn't caused you any trouble."
"Lord Hokage, thank you for looking after our child..."
For a moment, it was extremely lively. Torifu Akimichi made a signal with his eyes to the waiter, who nodded and silently withdrew. Namikaze Kumoro did not engage in small talk but instead went to Namikaze Minato's side, checking him for any injuries. After confirming he was fine, he let out a sigh of relief.
Ryun observed this scene. He first said, "Everyone, your children are all excellent." Then he looked at Namikaze Minato, then at the shinobi who resembled him, and said, "You must be Namikaze Kumoro. I've heard Great-grandfather mention you."
Ryun smiled. This wasn't a lie. A few days ago, Madara Uchiha, upon hearing that Ryun had taken in a child named Namikaze Minato, looked into it and discovered that this Namikaze Minato was the son of Namikaze Kumoro, who had once brought him Inarizushi on the battlefield. He then instructed Ryun to take care of Minato in daily life. Ryun had been surprised at the time that Lord Madara would ask him to show favoritism, and to a civilian shinobi like Namikaze Minato no less. After asking, he learned the whole story.
Namikaze Kumoro was stunned. He never expected that a civilian shinobi like himself would be remembered by name by the Hokage, the strongest Hokage, Ryun Uchiha. He quickly stood up and bowed, "Lord Hokage, I am indeed Namikaze Kumoro. But, regarding your great-grandfather..."
Ryun smiled and said, "Uchiha Madara."
Upon hearing this, Namikaze Kumoro was taken aback. "Lord Madara is your great-grandfather?" He looked surprised, then carefully observed Ryun's face and realized it indeed bore a seventy percent resemblance to Madara Uchiha. He couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.
"Lord Hokage, I never expected you to be Lord Madara's great-grandson. Thanks to Lord Madara's care, I learned many things..." He was somewhat nervous, rambling on about anything and everything.
Ryun smiled, listening to him attentively and patiently, nodding from time to time. Minato smiled. Sure enough, his teacher was a very gentle person.
If shinobi from enemy countries heard Minato say such a thing, they would probably laugh hysterically, slap Minato on the shoulder, and say, "Ryun Uchiha? Gentle? Young man, how did you manage to connect those two words? Huh? Speak! Look in my eyes!"
Ryun noticed that Namikaze Kumoro's personality was almost identical to Minato's. No wonder Minato was so gentle and positive; it seemed he was raised that way through his father's personal guidance.
When the other clan heads heard that Namikaze Kumoro was Minato's father, they quickly turned to him with smiles, greeting him and making conversation. Everyone knew that Minato was now the class president. His status was similar to that of Hiruzen Sarutobi back when he was among the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's disciples.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Namikaze Kumoro with an intention to build a good relationship. They had heard their children mention Minato's name more than once. This genius from a civilian background possessed talent not inferior to that of bloodline limit users.
For their children's sake, the clan heads would also treat Namikaze Kumoro politely. Namikaze Kumoro was stunned at this moment. He hadn't realized his son was so accomplished. But why didn't he say anything about it at home? To have such strength and achievements, yet remain so low-key.
Seeing Namikaze Kumoro's surprised expression, Ryun understood the general situation. He looked at Minato, who smiled lightly and shook his head. "Teacher, I never mentioned my strength or what happened at school. I didn't want my father to worry."
"It's fine, teacher understands you. You are well-versed in the Way of the Old Six!" Ryun said this strange phrase, but Minato took it to heart. "I must find time to ask teacher what the Way of the Old Six is!"
Minato felt it was no ordinary concept; this 'Way' might significantly increase his power!
After everyone chatted for a while, Torifu Akimichi, with Ryun's permission, had someone bring a larger grill. Everyone sat together and ate, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.
After several rounds of drinks and many dishes, it was time to go home. Upon learning about their children's performance during the mission, the clan heads were very excited. When they were that age, they were still in school, fighting crickets, or loitering on the streets aimlessly.
They never expected their children had already reached Genin-level strength and could hold their own against Chūnin without losing. How could this not make the clan heads happy? After all, these were their eldest sons, the ones who would inherit the family business and the clan leadership position in the future. The stronger they were and the more brilliantly they performed, the happier and more gratified the clan heads felt.
After everyone left, Ryun stood up and staggered towards his home. Seeing him unsteady on his feet, an Anbu shinobi appeared to support him, heading towards the villa.
Ryun murmured, "Tsunade, wife, why aren't you back yet? I miss you so much." After saying this, he tried to kiss the Anbu shinobi. The face under the Anbu's mask turned pale with shock. Oh no, Lord Hokage, I'm a man!
Pushing him away wasn't right, but not pushing him away wasn't right either. He raised his hand to block Ryun's mouth. Ryun frowned, then summoned the Susano'o.
"Holy crap!" The Anbu shinobi broke out in a cold sweat. The captain didn't say escorting the Hokage home came with life-threatening dangers! I wonder if my death would count as an occupational injury, he thought, his mouth twitching.
At that moment, a clear voice rang out. "Husband? And... Anbu?"
Seeing Ryun's Susano'o about to descend, Tsunade couldn't help but frown. "Husband! What are you doing!" As soon as she spoke, Ryun froze. The Susano'o dissipated. He grinned happily. "Wife~ You're back~ I missed you so much~"
The Anbu shinobi breathed a sigh of relief, then saluted. "Lady Tsunade! Lord Hokage is drunk..."
"Yes, I'm aware. Don't speak of this outside." After saying this, Tsunade took Ryun from him and handed the Anbu a scroll. "This contains twenty million. You were frightened, and you worked hard."
After speaking, Tsunade supported Ryun and walked towards the villa. The Anbu shinobi's lips curved into a smile. Fortune favors the bold! This money was almost equivalent to ten years of his salary. He stored the scroll and headed towards the red-light district in Shortcake Street outside Konoha.
Ryun murmured, "Wife, why were you gone for so long? I missed you so much, sob, sob. When are you coming back!" As he spoke, he started crying.
Tsunade was originally very angry, but seeing Ryun like this, she couldn't bring herself to scold him harshly. She sighed. "You... really are a handful. I was only gone for four or five days, and you drank yourself into this state. And you call yourself the Hokage!"
A man, seventy percent drunk, acts his part until you cry!
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