During this time, quite a few D-rank missions had been arranged for Minato's team. Of course, that could not last long. Someone was keeping an eye on Obito, and he could not keep delivering takeout in Konoha forever. Even though these past few days... Rin had been a waitress while he had been a deliveryman, giving them the air of a young couple happily running a milk tea shop together, once the time came, he would be sent out on more dangerous missions.
It was still the early stage of the war, so the battlefield was not yet too tense. Kakashi being temporarily transferred back was proof of that. Before long, they would still have to head back to the battlefield.
The higher-ups of Konoha had their eyes on a genius like Kakashi as well, especially the Third Hokage, who worried that darkness might take root in the heart of Konoha's prodigy.
At this moment.
Inside the office.
After paying Konoha celebrity Might Duy his wages, Uchiha Fuyou smiled faintly. "How has work been going lately, Senior Dai?"
"Thanks to Lord Fuyou's help, my son and I both have stable incomes now." Might Duy was just that kind of good-natured man, smiling warmly at everyone. Though he possessed bizarre strength, he did not care even when others mocked him, remaining as bright as sunshine.
He lowered his head to look at his envelope, and his face immediately filled with shock. "Lord Fuyou! There must have been a mistake!" As he spoke, he took out only his own portion, then bent over and offered the extra money to Uchiha Fuyou. "Lord Fuyou, please take this back!"
"No need. Keep it. This is your quarterly bonus, and... congratulations on Might Guy's graduation." Uchiha Fuyou pushed the money back. "Sorry I never went to celebrate with him."
"But this..." It was still a little too much!
"It is fine, keep it. Your deliveries this quarter have been excellent. You controlled the temperature, taste, and timing perfectly, earning five-star reviews from customers. That is why there is a little extra. You deserve it." Uchiha Fuyou shook his head with a faint smile. "Besides, I have another job that needs your help."
Because Might Duy specialized solely in Taijutsu, he could neither learn nor use Ninjutsu. As a result, his abilities did not stand out. After all these years, the members of his team had either advanced to Chunin or Jonin, or were long gone. Left alone, he could accept very few missions, so Might Duy had always worked odd jobs while training. But odd jobs... ultimately did not pay much.
Thinking that this was a formidable man, Fuyou realized delivery work suited him perfectly. So he hired him, allowing him to train while making deliveries and quietly corroding his heart with money. As a result, the man loved this job.
He had heard that after delivering takeout for so long, the man had trained himself to speed up while hanging upside down without spilling or shaking the milk tea.
So it was not wrong to say he was widely praised by customers.
Fuyou stroked his chin and said with a smile, "It is not particularly difficult, just rather troublesome!"
"Please tell me, Lord Fuyou!" Might Duy straightened his chest and said seriously, "No matter what the job is, Dai will complete it!"
"Do you know about the Uchiha Clan Senior Citizens Activity Team?" Uchiha Fuyou looked at the earnest Might Duy. This was what he liked about him: repay even a drop of kindness with a gushing spring. Therefore, he always completed every assignment Fuyou gave him with great seriousness. "It is not much trouble. There are simply too many elderly people, which means too many trivial matters. Ninjutsu cannot be used to manage them, so I hope a Taijutsu ninja can lend a hand. Be patient. Just make sure they do not wander off or fall down, and if something happens, take them directly to the medical department."
"Is that so? Don't worry, Lord Fuyou!" Might Duy shouted earnestly. "Dai will protect them properly!"
"I'll be counting on you. If possible, can you report there today?"
"No problem!" As long as there was no important mission in the village, Might Duy prioritized this work. After all, he was a ninja.
In truth, he was deeply grateful to Lord Fuyou. Back then, the entire village had mocked father and son alike. Even missions were prioritized for those in teams. Only Lord Fuyou had extended a helping hand, giving them a well-paying job that also let them train.
"Dai will go right now!"
With that said.
He immediately turned and rushed out like a gust of wind.
"I'll be counting on you, Senior Dai." Uchiha Fuyou shook his head helplessly. Hearing noisy commotion outside from within the office, he frowned slightly and walked out. "Why is the manager throwing a fit in the shop?"
Because of the village's situation, the shop manager at headquarters was not recruited from any major clan. He was merely an ordinary uncle who had retired from being a ninja due to a leg injury.
Uchiha Fuyou stepped out and saw the manager grabbing hold of a black-haired youth with his head lowered, scolding him fiercely. The corner of his mouth twitched.
Uncle Sato, you even dare scold Obito? Aren't you afraid he'll wipe out your entire clan?
Looking at the aggrieved Uchiha Obito, who was helplessly biting his lip, he sighed and patted Uncle Sato's shoulder. "Uncle Sato, what happened?" He glanced at Obito, who still had his head down. "Young people make mistakes when they first start working. It is fine. Teach him properly, and make sure he does not do it again next time."
"Boss Fuyou!" When Uncle Sato saw Uchiha Fuyou come out, he hurriedly greeted him respectfully. Then he looked helplessly at Uchiha Obito. "I have already taught him these past few days, but this kid forgets every time. Because of some competition, he always rushes out in a hurry. He has ruined several cups of milk tea, and because he was too rushed, he mixed the milk tea until it turned cloudy, leading to customer complaints. This time, he was late delivering the food because he helped an old lady cross the road, and the customer complained again."
"..."
Just as expected of you, Clumsy Obito!
Uchiha Fuyou's mouth twitched again. He walked up to Uchiha Obito and said with a smile, "Obito, raise your head."
"???" Uchiha Obito had heard another person's voice and had been curious for a while. But because he had truly made a mistake this time, he had been too embarrassed to raise his head.
The moment he looked up and saw that familiar face, he froze slightly. "It's you! You liar!"
"Obito!" Rin's anxious voice rang out.
"Idiot!" Kakashi covered his face helplessly.
"You brat, what are you saying? The boss is your employer now, and he is also the younger brother of the Uchiha Clan head. You should call him Lord Fuyou." Sato punched Obito on the head. "Don't ninja academies teach these things anymore?"
"It is fine, no problem." Fuyou waved his hand and smiled at Obito. "Do you regret it? If you do, you can call me dad now..."
Before he could finish.
Everyone nearby was stunned.
Obito's dad?
He was so young!
And so rich!
Even Rin and Kakashi were dumbfounded.
Weren't Obito's parents gone?
"Who wants to call you dad? You horrible guy!" Obito shouted. "I'm going to become Hokage!"
"Don't worry, your father will be waiting." Fuyou wore the smile of a loving father and reached out to rub his head, but unsurprisingly, Obito dodged every time. Then Fuyou said seriously, "You received customer complaints for late deliveries and damaged orders. I will have a proper talk with Senior Minato about this. Obito, as a ninja carrying out missions, no matter what kind of mission it is, you must be careful and cautious. Do not be so careless and absentminded. If this had been an escort mission, and your competition caused the client to get hurt, what would you have done?"
Seeing that Fuyou said he would tell their teacher, Obito immediately wilted. He lowered his head dejectedly and muttered, "I didn't do it on purpose."
There were just always a tiny billion unexpected accidents.
However.
Fuyou was not done yet. He patted Obito's shoulder and said with a smile, "But there was a reason. You were helping someone. So, to encourage this kind of behavior, we are awarding you a Good Deed Certificate and a reward of thirty thousand ryo. Never forget why you started, and you will achieve your goal. Remember this willingness to help others, but do not be so naive during wartime!"
With that, he turned to Sato again. "I'm heading out. I'll leave the shop to you again."
With that said.
Under the curious, excited, and confused gazes of everyone, he headed straight outside.
A moment later.
"Obito, was that your dad?" Rin blinked curiously as she watched his departing back. "He was really handsome and so young! He looked only a little older than us."
"Of course not! He's just a lunatic!" Obito explained without hesitation, though there was a trace of pride in his voice. "I don't know who he is either, but he wants to take me as his son and make me inherit his family fortune!"
Clearly, he was simply too outstanding.
After he spoke.
Kakashi rolled his eyes.
It had only been a joke.
Did this idiot take it seriously?
"Uchiha Fuyou, the younger brother of the Uchiha Clan head and also a genius of the Uchiha Clan. But for some reason, he later refused to become a ninja and went into business instead." Kakashi watched his back with a puzzled expression. "He is quite a curious person!"
As soon as he finished.
Rin and Obito both stared at Kakashi in shock.
"Kakashi, you know him?" Rin asked curiously.
"Kakashi, you said he's a member of the Uchiha Clan?" Obito asked in shock.
Immediately.
Kakashi rolled his eyes at him again.
Rin, meanwhile, looked helplessly at Obito.
"Obito! Didn't Manager Sato just say so?" Rin said softly. "Ninjas need to learn how to gather useful information too, Obito!"
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