Misunderstanding

Fugaku Uchiha assumed Zhang Miao was backed by the Uzumaki Clan, but his assumption was understandable.

After all, the Uzumaki Clan's history was no less significant than that of the Uchiha and Senju Clans, and their sealing jutsu was unparalleled in the world!

It was precisely because they feared the Uzumaki Clan's sealing jutsu that other clans united to attack them, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Land of Whirlpools.

This was akin to the old saying, "He who rises by the sword dies by the sword." The Uzumaki Clan rose to prominence because of their sealing jutsu, and ultimately perished because of it.

After the fall of the Land of Whirlpools, the surviving members of the Uzumaki Clan went into hiding, scattering across the globe.

However, judging by Zhang Miao's current situation, Fugaku Uchiha suspected that the Uzumaki Clan might have reunited under someone's leadership, and that leader could be Zhang Miao's closest relative!

With this thought, Fugaku Uchiha immediately summoned someone and ordered, "Go investigate the situation of Uzumaki Ryunosuke's family. Be sure to keep it confidential. It's okay if you can't find anything, but you absolutely cannot let anyone else discover this!"

"Yes, I understand!"

Upon hearing Fugaku Uchiha's words, the member of the Security Force immediately agreed, then turned and left.

After he departed, Fugaku Uchiha frowned.

"I hope they can find something!"

In reality, Fugaku Uchiha was destined to be disappointed.

Because Kushina Uzumaki was a Jinchuriki, the seal on the Nine-Tails was weakest during her childbirth. To prevent those with ill intentions from taking advantage, the news had been strictly controlled by Minato Namikaze, with only a handful of people aware of the situation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was one of those few who knew. After the Nine-Tails incident concluded, he issued a gag order, forbidding those privy to the information from revealing the identities of Zhang Miao and Naruto.

It was precisely because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's order that later, the villagers of Konohagakure only knew Naruto as the "Demon Fox," but not that he was the son of the Fourth Hokage.

However, Zhang Miao highly approved of Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions. Minato Namikaze's reputation wasn't built on air; it was forged on the battlefield, where he had slain countless enemy ninja.

Such enmity wouldn't disappear with Minato Namikaze's death. If people knew he had children left in this world, those blinded by hatred might do anything.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi's concealment of Zhang Miao and Naruto's identities wasn't to harm them, but to protect them.

As the Third Hokage, could a secret that Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to protect be easily uncovered by someone Fugaku Uchiha sent out casually?

If it could be found, that would truly be a joke!

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

Zhang Miao had revealed his identity to Kakashi voluntarily. However, Zhang Miao had immense trust in Kakashi, firmly believing that given Kakashi's character, he would absolutely never betray him!

It was precisely because he understood these points that Zhang Miao acted without reservation, confident that as long as he didn't speak, no one else could 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 Security Force building.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw two emerald green figures embracing each other tightly, as if long-lost father and son had finally reunited, weeping uncontrollably.

"Uncle! Sob sob sob..."

"Kaiyo! Waaaaah..."

Zhang Miao: "..."

Damn it, did it have to be so dramatic?

Looking at the two before him, Zhang Miao was speechless, especially at Might Wei!

Although this guy was recruited, he possessed all the memories and skills of an adult Might Guy. In other words, he was the real Might Guy!

Yet now, he was naturally hugging the younger Might Guy, who was more than a decade his junior, and casually calling him "Might Guy" without any psychological burden.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao shook his head helplessly.

"It seems Might Wei has fully embraced his new role. But that's good!"

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

"Alright, alright, stop crying. To celebrate Awei's safe return from the Konoha Security Force, and to celebrate A'Kai's breakthrough and successful accomplishment of running around Konoha upside down, let's go to Q's BBQ and have a feast. Don't worry, I'm treating!"

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

"Kaiyo! Youth allows us to cry, but not to stand still. Come, let us have a youthful showdown at Q's BBQ!"

"Yes! Uncle!"

With that, both of them grinned simultaneously, their sudden, dazzling white smiles causing Zhang Miao's mouth to twitch.

"Damn, these two's smiles still have that intense flash effect. I guess I'll need to find some sunglasses next time. Oh, and what's this about a 'youthful showdown' at Q's BBQ? Could it be..."

With that thought, Zhang Miao secretly rejoiced that he wasn't the one treating them to dinner at Q's BBQ this time.

Meanwhile, far away at the Leaf Village Hospital, Owl let out several loud sneezes.

"Achoo! Achoo! A—choo!"

After the incident at the Konoha Security Force, Zhang Miao's life returned to its usual calm. If there was anything different, it was that there was now an extra person at his doorstep.

Might Wei!

According to the System, the Recruitment System wasn't like summoning a summoning beast, where it could be summoned when needed and dismissed when not.

The rules of the Recruitment System were that once Zhang Miao recruited a ninja, that ninja would become like a normal person, requiring food, drink, and sleep just like anyone else!

Right now, Might Wei was in such a situation. With an extra person around, Zhang Miao didn't know how to arrange things. Furthermore, Might Wei was unwilling to be separated from Zhang Miao, stating that Zhang Miao needed his "youthful protection."

Of course, Zhang Miao had no objections to this. Having an extra protector for himself and Naruto wasn't a bad thing.

More importantly, Might Wei's combat power was undeniable. Even if Zhang Miao wanted to go out for a stroll now, with Might Wei accompanying him, Owl would have no reason to stop him.

Moreover, ever since Might Wei arrived, Owl had completely devolved into a nanny for Zhang Miao and Naruto.

Every day, besides changing Naruto's diapers and feeding him, Owl also had to wash dishes, sweep the floor, wipe tables, cook meals, and take care of the child. He was busier than an average housewife!

Although these tasks didn't align with his Anbu identity, Owl performed them without complaint, constantly reassuring himself.

"It's fine, I can handle it! Once this period passes, I can go to the Daimyo's Mansion with Ryunosuke and the others to enjoy life. By then, as a trusted confidant of the future Daimyo, how many wives should I even marry?"