Disturbing You...

(Chapters previously blocked due to the crackdown are already being handled. Please be patient. Ling Shi apologizes for the inconvenience caused to everyone's reading experience!) "Sorry to disturb you..."

Behind the slightly opened Japanese-style door, Chiba, Hirohiko, and Yukina slowly poked their heads in, then stepped into the Japanese-style residence with a hint of restraint.

"Chiba, how does this look?"

At that moment, Kakashi, who was arranging something inside, turned around and looked at the three of them as they slid open the door and entered his home.

"Huh? It looks great!"

Caught off guard by the question, Chiba paused slightly. He then looked up and surveyed the rather spacious Japanese-style residence. They were currently standing in the main hall. The previously empty room now held a low, long table, with soft cushions placed on either side. They even looked brand-new.

With the table and cushions, the hall felt much more lived-in.

"Take a look. Is there anything else we need?"

Kakashi took off his forehead protector and casually set it on the low table. Looking at Chiba carrying bags of all sizes, Yukina behind him holding a vase, and Hirohiko turning back to help Nao, whose figure was gradually revealed as the door slid open, he spread his hands and spoke.

"This is enough."

Chiba looked at Yukina, Hirohiko, and Nao. After receiving nods in response, he answered.

"Then, Chiba, leave this place to Hirohiko and the others. Let's get started."

Kakashi pointed toward another room.

"Alright, let's go!"

Chiba did not say much else. Carrying all the bags, he followed Kakashi into the other room Kakashi had indicated—the kitchen—and began preparing dinner. It was already past seven in the evening.

Although their sparring match had ended around two o'clock, the trouble Chiba had caused meant they had first