"I choose Wanderer."
[Ding! Trait selected: Wanderer!]
Gento looked down at the little fellow in his arms, a smile hovering at the corners of his mouth:
"As for the name..."
"Let's call him Yukito Uchiha."
"Yukito..."
Rin murmured, gentle ripples rising in her eyes.
With the name finalized, the system panel automatically surfaced:
[Name: Yukito Uchiha]
⟩ Father: Gento Uchiha
⟩ Mother: Rin Nohara
⟩ Bloodline: Uchiha Clan (Yin-Attribute Chakra Talent)
⟩ Talent Trait: Wanderer
Gento looked at this panel and nodded in satisfaction.
Another unusual child.
He did not belong to the battlefield, nor did he belong to the court; he belonged to the far distance.
Rin took the child from Gento's hands and pressed him gently to her chest.
"Yukito... your name is Yukito."
At the same time, the Many Children, Many Blessings reward was also distributed by the system:
[Ding! Descendant born! Triggering Many Children, Many Blessings reward!]
[Reward: Mangekyo Awakening Card x1]
Just when Gento thought it was over, the system notification sound resounded in his mind once again.
[Ding! The number of the host's descendants has reached the training standard, unlocking the "Child Nurturing" module!]
[This module will provide the host with a systematized descendant nurturing plan.]
⟩ Available: Hanyu Uchiha
[Other descendants will be unlocked only after reaching the corresponding age.]
[Please designate an instructor for Hanyu Uchiha.]
⟩ The instructor cannot be the host himself and can only be another shinobi designated by the host.
› The instructor's strength, field of expertise, and teaching capability will directly affect the descendant's growth rate.
⟩ Note: The more excellent the instructor, the higher the bonus to the descendant.
› If the instructor is a Kage-level or higher powerhouse, the descendant will obtain an extra attribute bonus.
That child Hanyu… although he naturally possessed the Six Paths Body and carried the Yin-Yang Release talent with limitless potential… the Child Nurturing system could still provide a bonus to his growth on top of this.
A good teacher could allow Hanyu's talent to reach its full potential.
As for the choice...
Almost instantly, Gento thought of Itachi Uchiha.
Itachi was a genius of the Uchiha clan; whether in ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, or combat intelligence, he was at the pinnacle level of the shinobi world.
More importantly, Itachi had a calm personality, was patient and meticulous, and knew how to teach younger generations.
For Itachi to teach Hanyu was simply perfect.
Gento immediately had someone call Hanyu.
Before long, there was a knock on the office door.
A child only six years old but already possessing an extraordinary bearing walked in.
Hanyu Uchiha.
He wore a deep blue kimono, his collar neat and his hair combed meticulously.
With refined features, sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, and a straight nose bridge, one could already tell at his young age that he would surely be a handsome man in the future.
His temperament was much more mature than his peers, his steps calm, and his gaze as peaceful as water.
He walked in front of Gento and bowed respectfully:
"Father."
Looking at this eldest son, Gento's heart was filled with gratification.
For a six-year-old child to have this level of composure was truly rare.
He nodded, gesturing for Hanyu to sit opposite him.
"You have already been in the Ninja Academy for a year. How do you feel about it?"
Hanyu thought for a bit and answered neither humbly nor arrogantly:
"The knowledge the teachers instruct is too simple. As for chakra refining, I had already mastered it before entering school."
"I learned the Three Basic Jutsus in only three classes."
"The shuriken throwing and basic taijutsu taught at school also pose no challenge to me."
He paused, adding:
"Father, I want to learn more difficult things."
Gento smiled.
This child, indeed, was just as he thought.
The Academy's education could no longer satisfy him.
"I plan to find you a teacher to specifically instruct you in some relatively advanced ninja knowledge. How about it?"
Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Hanyu's face:
"Really?!"
Gento nodded and had someone call Itachi Uchiha.
Itachi walked into the office, his long black hair draped at the side of his shoulders, his face calm.
He walked in front of Gento and bowed:
"My Lord."
Gento got straight to the point:
"Itachi, starting from today, you will temporarily suspend executing missions."
Itachi was startled for a moment, though he did not ask why.
"Hanyu's talent is quite good. I plan to let you be his teacher, instructing him in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu."
Gento paused.
"Your salary will be distributed as usual according to the Anbu standard. Are you willing?"
Itachi looked at Hanyu, who was sitting to the side.
The child was looking up at him expectantly with those bright black eyes.
Itachi's thoughts drifted back to a few years ago.
Back then, he had also looked up at Shisui in the same way.
A kind smile hovered at the corners of his mouth:
"I agree."
To be able to teach a genius student was a fortunate thing in itself.
Moreover, this way, he would have more time to stay in the village and accompany Sasuke as he grew up.
In recent years, his missions had been heavy, and the time he spent accompanying his little brother was incredibly scarce, which always left him feeling guilty.
Now, he could perfectly balance both.
Hanyu stood up, walked in front of Itachi, and bowed deeply:
"Instructor Itachi, please guide me."
Itachi reached out and patted his shoulder:
"Likewise."
Gento looked at this scene and nodded in satisfaction.
With Hanyu following Itachi, he could rest easy.
...
Time flowed like water, and two months flew by in the blink of an eye.
During these days, Gento handled government affairs during the day and accompanied his women in practicing taijutsu at night.
Occasionally, under the identity of Nanashi, he participated in the Akatsuki's remote meetings via the Astral Projection Jutsu, living a fulfilling and comfortable life.
Early this morning, Gento was reviewing documents in his study when Mabui pushed open the door and entered.
"My Lord, Lady Tsunade has arrived."
Gento set down his brush, raised an eyebrow, and immediately walked out of the study.
Outside the palace gates, Tsunade was standing below the steps, her belly protruding.
She wore a loose, tea-colored robe with a green coat draped over it, her abdomen highly swollen, obviously having reached her expected delivery date.
Shizune stood behind her, carrying large and small bags, while cradling Tonton in her arms, gasping for breath.
The moment she saw Gento come out, Tsunade immediately scolded:
"Gento Uchiha! You bastard!"
"To think you didn't even know to come to the Leaf to pick me up."
"I had to rush all the way here from the Leaf by myself. Do you have any idea how exhausting it was!"
Gento hurriedly strode down the steps and scooped Tsunade into his embrace.
Tsunade grumbled and punched him a few times, but she did not push him away, ultimately leaning against his chest and letting out a long breath.
"Alright, alright, it is my fault."
Gento leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Let us go inside to rest first."
"That is more like it."
Tsunade huffed, letting him support her as they walked inside.
Shizune followed behind, muttering in a low voice:
"An old married couple... still showing off like this..."
"Shizune! I heard you!"
Tsunade did not even turn her head.
Shizune hurriedly covered her mouth, her face turning red.
Gento, naturally, also caught Shizune's words.
However, what he thought in his heart was that he must thoroughly deal with Shizune tonight.
Just as Gento was having stray thoughts about Shizune, Tsunade's expression suddenly shifted.
"Oh no, I... seem to be about to give birth!"
Hearing this, Gento dared not delay and immediately ordered the medical ninja to prepare.
Fortunately, the delivery room deep within the palace had already been prepared.
Very soon, the medical kunoichi dispatched from the Leaf were already in position.
Various medical equipment was fully provided.
Tsunade was ushered into the delivery room.
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