"So full, so full! Another happy Kushina day! *Burp*,"
Kushina patted her round little belly and let out a cute burp. She immediately covered her mouth with her small hand, glancing around. Seeing no one noticed her, she lowered her hand and breathed a sigh of relief. She, Kushina, was a very dignified person!
"Lin Yu, then Zhenhong and I will be leaving. We have things to attend to. Let's meet again next time!"
Kusakage Gakusei and Yūhi Shinkō greeted Lin Yu and left one after another. One was a chief physician at the Ninja Hospital, and the other was a Leaf Jonin; they were both very busy.
As for Might Duy... he was now a contented old man. With Lin Yu as his "sugar daddy," he lived quite comfortably. He took on missions when he had time and usually took Guy for runs around the Leaf Village, letting Guy experience the vitality of youth from a young age!
"How about it? Do you guys have plans for the afternoon?"
Lin Yu looked at Mikoto and Tsunade, a mix of anticipation and trepidation on his face. Mikoto wouldn't fight with Tsunade, right?
"Hmph! Take me home!" Kushina wrapped her arms around Lin Yu's, her small face glaring fiercely at him. The threat in her eyes was unmistakable: if he didn't go home, she'd resort to severe punishment tonight!
"Tch, what's the point of these brats? I'm going to train!" Tsunade pouted, giving Lin Yu a glance with her beautiful eyes. A gust of fragrant wind followed her as she left.
"I accepted a D-rank mission, and I want to complete it this afternoon, so... next time!" Mikoto said softly to Lin Yu after Tsunade had left. Her voice was a little weak, and her eyes, like water, held a hint of expectation. However, seeing Kushina's stern little face, she changed her mind.
No rush, she, Uchiha Mikoto, was best at "boiling a frog in warm water"! She and Lin Yu had plenty of time ahead of them.
"There, you're happy now that they've all left." Lin Yu looked at Kushina helplessly and reached out to ruffle her hair.
"Hmph! It's only right! Hehe!" Kushina giggled happily. She felt she had "won." Indeed! When I, Kushina, step in, it's always "Kushi-achieved"!
"Alright, let's go home."
"No! I want to go shopping!"
"...Fine."
...
Lin Yu seemed to have forgotten to greet someone. Well, it probably wasn't a very important person!
As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi left, Orochimaru went straight to his laboratory. Eating ramen was merely a transaction for him. His eyes were now solely on science! Immortality! The ultimate power of ninjutsu!
Although a wave of memories with Jiraiya had been stirred, it was only a slight ripple, fleeting.
Jiraiya... I wonder how you are in the Land of Rain.
Meanwhile, Might Duy, whom Lin Yu had forgotten, was being called to a halt by an acquaintance. The two were chatting leisurely.
"Huh? Duy, are you here for ramen too?" Hatake Sakumo said to Might Duy, who was also carrying Guy, while holding Kakashi.
"Ah, it's Lord Sakumo. Are you also here for ramen? The Hokage-sama just left. You're a step too late," Might Duy said, pulling Might Guy in front of him. The two "lonely bachelors" of the Leaf seemed to have a kindred spirit.
"Duy, I've told you many times, just call me Sakumo. I've always considered you a friend, and friends use casual terms."
Might Duy hesitated for a while, then looked at Guy, who was stirring restlessly in his arms. He nodded heavily, "Alright, Sak... Sakumo!"
"You ya wu."
"Guy? Is your Guy already able to speak?" Hatake Sakumo looked at Guy in Might Duy's arms with surprise. By common sense, an infant would learn to speak around the age of one, but Guy didn't look like he was around one year old.
Perhaps Might Duy had a unique teaching method? He'd have to learn it properly!
"Hmm?" Might Duy also looked surprised. Guy usually just uttered "ah" or "ee," but this time, he clearly uttered a "you" sound. Might Duy excitedly said to Guy, "Guy, you can talk? Can you call me Daddy!"
Might Guy completely ignored Might Duy. His large eyes were fixed only on the white-haired boy with his back to him, and he continued to babble, "You ya wu!"
Perhaps disturbed by Might Guy's noise, Kakashi turned his head. Seeing Might Guy staring at him intently, he said with a hint of arrogance, "You yi ha?"
"Sakumo, listen! Your Kakashi seems to know a few simple words and phrases too."
"Is that so? Can you hear what they're saying?" Hatake Sakumo asked, somewhat excited.
"It seems they're greeting each other? Hello? Or hello there?" Might Duy was a little confused.
"Hahaha, it seems these two have a special connection. They already know how to make friends at such a young age. They'll surely have a deep bond when they grow up," Hatake Sakumo said heartily.
"That's for sure! Guy will definitely become an excellent Leaf ninja, inheriting all my youthful passion!"
"Uh... Hahaha, then I'll look forward to it."
"Look, they're greeting each other again! It seems they're saying more this time!"
Might Duy: I knew my Guy had a unique talent!
Hatake Sakumo: As expected of my child, smart from a young age!
Might Guy and Kakashi, held in their fathers' arms, chattered away. Kakashi even stretched out a leg towards Might Guy, his face, handsome from a young age, showing annoyance. In contrast, Might Guy opposite him was grinning.
Might Guy: Look at me!
Kakashi: What are you looking at? (◦`~´◦)
Might Guy: I'm looking at you, so what?
Kakashi: Try looking again!
Might Guy: I will try! (♡w♡) Stare...
...
Bonds are formed from moments like this. Might Guy, for some reason, was instantly drawn to this white-haired boy. Although he was a bit arrogant and often ignored him, Might Guy, who was constantly infused with youthful passion, understood one principle: the more difficult the challenge, the more he had to overcome it with youth! Olyge! Just do it!
"Alright, Duy, Kakashi and I are going in to eat ramen. Let's meet again sometime," Hatake Sakumo adjusted his grip on Kakashi for a more comfortable hold and said loudly.
"Okay! I'm going to take Guy for his midday nap too. We'll start by running 1000 laps around the Leaf Village to warm up!" Might Duy flicked his hand, and Guy spun 180 degrees around him, landing perfectly on his back. This demonstrated his skill and precise control of force!
"Uh, this... okay." Hatake Sakumo gave an awkward smile. You call running 1000 laps around the Leaf Village a midday nap?
"Ee ya..." Kakashi poked his head out and giggled at Guy on Might Duy's back.
"Wu wu..." Might Guy emulated Kakashi's arrogant expression and shook his head.
Kakashi: Your dad's movements are quite skillful. You must have suffered a lot!
Might Guy: I'm off to sweat for youth, goodbye!
The two were on completely different wavelengths, yet they could miraculously communicate. Perhaps this was the reason for their deep bond in the future!