Misunderstanding

Fugaku Uchiha believed that Zhang Miao had the Uzumaki Clan backing him, but such a thought was not unreasonable.

After all, the Uzumaki Clan's history was in no way inferior to that of the Uchiha or Senju Clan, and their sealing techniques were unmatched in the world!

It was precisely because other clans feared the Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques that they joined forces against them, ultimately leading to the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools.

As the old saying went, success and failure both came from the same source. The Uzumaki Clan had risen because of their sealing techniques, and in the end, they had also perished because of them.

After the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, the surviving members of the Uzumaki Clan had hidden their identities and scattered across the world.

But judging from Zhang Miao's situation, Fugaku Uchiha suspected that the Uzumaki Clan might have gathered once again under someone's leadership. And the person leading the Uzumaki Clan might be Zhang Miao's close relative!

Thinking of this, Fugaku Uchiha immediately called someone in and instructed him, "Go investigate Uzumaki Ryunosuke's family. Remember, keep it absolutely confidential. It doesn't matter if you find nothing, but no one else can discover what you're doing!"

"Yes, I understand!"

Upon hearing Fugaku Uchiha's order, the Security Department member immediately agreed, then turned and left.

After he was gone, Fugaku Uchiha frowned.

"Hopefully, they'll find something!"

In truth, Fugaku Uchiha was destined to be disappointed.

Because Kushina Uzumaki was a Jinchuriki, the time of her childbirth had also been when the Nine-Tails' seal was at its weakest. To prevent those with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the situation, Minato Namikaze had sealed off all information at the time. Thus, only a handful of people knew about it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was one of those few. After the Nine-Tails incident ended, he issued a gag order, forbidding those in the know from revealing Zhang Miao and Naruto's identities.

It was precisely because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's order that the villagers of Konoha later only knew Naruto as the "Demon Fox," without knowing that he was actually the Fourth Hokage's son.

However, Zhang Miao greatly approved of Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions. Minato Namikaze's reputation had not been exaggerated; he had carved it out on the battlefield. Countless enemy ninjas had died at his hands.

Hatred like that would not disappear simply because Minato Namikaze was dead. If anyone learned that he still had children in this world, who knew what those blinded by hatred might do.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi had hidden Zhang Miao and Naruto's identities not to harm them, but to protect them.

As the Third Hokage, could a secret Hiruzen Sarutobi had decided to protect really be uncovered just because Fugaku Uchiha sent out one person to investigate?

If they actually found it, that would be the real joke!

Of course, aside from those Hiruzen Sarutobi had placed under a gag order, there was one other person who knew Zhang Miao and Naruto's identities: Kakashi!

Zhang Miao had personally told Kakashi, but he was completely at ease with him. He firmly believed that, given Kakashi's character, he would never betray him!

Because he understood all this, Zhang Miao had no concerns at all. He believed that as long as he said nothing, no one else would ever be able to uncover his identity through other channels!

Not even the Uchiha!

With a confident smile, Zhang Miao walked out of Fugaku Uchiha's office and arrived outside the Police Force building.

The moment he stepped out of the Police Force building, he saw two green-clad figures tightly embracing each other. They looked like a father and son reunited after years apart, and both were crying their eyes out.

"Uncle! Sob, sob, sob..."

"Kai! Sob, sob, sob..."

Zhang Miao: "..."

Damn it, did they have to be this sentimental?

Watching the two before him, Zhang Miao was speechless, especially when it came to Might Wei!

After all, although this guy had been recruited, he possessed all the memories and skills of the adult Might Guy. In other words, he was the real Might Guy!

Yet now, he was naturally hugging the young Might Guy, who was over a decade younger than him, and naturally calling out the name "Might Guy" without the slightest psychological burden.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao shook his head helplessly.

"Looks like Might Wei has completely settled into his new role. But that's fine too!"

With that thought, Zhang Miao walked over to them and patted their shoulders.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. To celebrate Wei getting out of the Konoha Security Department safe and sound, and to celebrate Kai breaking through his limits earlier and successfully running a lap around Konoha on his hands, let's go have a big meal at Q's BBQ! Don't worry, someone else is treating!"

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Might Wei immediately stopped crying. He wiped away his tears, then gave Might Guy a thumbs-up.

"Kai! Youth allows us to cry, but it does not allow us to stop moving forward! Come, let us have a contest of youth at Q's BBQ!"

"Yes, Uncle!"

After saying that, the two grinned at the same time. The dazzling white flash that suddenly appeared made Zhang Miao's mouth twitch.

"Damn it, their smiles really come with such intense shine effects? Looks like next time I'd better find some sunglasses first. Wait, what did they mean by having a contest of youth at Q's BBQ? Could it be..."

At that thought, Zhang Miao secretly rejoiced that the person treating them at Q's BBQ this time was not him.

Meanwhile, far away at Leaf Village Hospital, Owl suddenly sneezed several times in a row.

"Achoo! Achoo! A--choo--"

After the Konoha Security Department incident, Zhang Miao's life returned to peace once again. If he had to name anything different from before, it was that there was now one more person at his door.

Might Wei!

According to the system, system recruitment was not like summoning a Summoning Beast, where one could be called out when needed and immediately dismissed when no longer needed.

The Recruitment System's rule was that once Zhang Miao recruited a ninja, that ninja became just like a normal person, needing to eat, drink, relieve himself, and sleep!

Might Wei was now in precisely that situation. With an extra living person around, Zhang Miao had no idea how to arrange things. Moreover, Might Wei was unwilling to be separated from Zhang Miao. In his words, Zhang Miao needed his "youthful protection."

Of course, Zhang Miao had no objection to that. Having one more person to protect himself and Naruto was not a bad thing.

More importantly, Might Wei's combat strength spoke for itself. Now, even if Zhang Miao wanted to go out for a stroll, with Might Wei following him, Owl had no reason to stop him.

And ever since Might Wei arrived, Owl had completely become Zhang Miao and Naruto's nanny.

Every day, aside from changing Naruto's filthy diapers and feeding him milk, he also had to wash dishes, sweep the floor, wipe tables, cook meals, and look after the child. He was even busier than an ordinary housewife!

Although doing all this was completely beneath the status of an Anbu, Owl worked without complaint and constantly consoled himself.

"It's fine, I can endure it! Once this period is over, I'll be able to follow Ryunosuke and the others to the Daimyo's Mansion and enjoy the good life. When that time comes, as the future daimyo's confidant, how many wives should I marry?"