Father-in-Law, Please Accept My Bow

And just like that, after the battle, all the kids in the class started heading home to their parents.

Makoto Ito, meanwhile, had escorted Hinata Hyuga and Ino Yamanaka back to their homes, openly flaunting his affection in front of the group chat's "big shots." He held a hand of each girl, completely disregarding the fact that many of the group's "big shots" were still single...

[Hizashi Hyuga: Kid! You're already messing with the Yamanaka girl, can you at least stay away from my niece?]

[Makoto Ito: What do you mean, "messing with"? I was just worried they might be in danger on their way home from school. I was simply showing concern for my classmates!]

[Madara Uchiha: Then why don't I see you showing concern for the other girls in your class? Why only those two?]

[Makoto Ito: That's because they're... cough cough... I mean, it's because I'm just one person, so I'm a bit overwhelmed!]

[Madara Uchiha: What a joke! I think you just find them unattractive!]

[Makoto Ito: Madara! Sometimes, telling the truth can really offend people, you know!]

[Madara Uchiha: Hmph!]

[Mikoto Uchiha: Scumbag!]

[Kushina Uzumaki: Heh heh, scumbag!]

[Makoto Ito: What are you talking about? What is this nonsense? I'll sue you for defamation! Besides, what's wrong with being a scumbag? Did I scumbag either of you two? Even if I am a scumbag, what business is it of yours? You two old ladies should just shut up, okay? Otherwise, maybe I'll scumbag you too?]

[Fugaku Uchiha: ????????????????]

[Minato Namikaze: ????????????????]

[Mikoto Uchiha: Pfft, shameless!]

[Kushina Uzumaki: Heh heh!]

[Hizashi Hyuga: You rotten kid, you philandering jerk, you absolute scumbag! Don't you dare mess with my niece again!]

[Makoto Ito: Uncle, how can you say that about me?]

[Hizashi Hyuga: Shut up! I'm not your uncle, don't call me uncle!]

[Makoto Ito: Okay, Uncle, I got it, Uncle!]

[Minato Namikaze: Let it go, Hizashi, this is a matter for the young folks. We dead people shouldn't get too involved.]

[Hizashi Hyuga: It's not that I want to get involved, Lord Fourth! It's just that this kid is too much! He's openly admitted to being a scumbag! Before, he even promised the First Hokage and Second Hokage that he'd revitalize the Senju Clan, and he even said he'd marry Tsunade, the First's granddaughter!

I didn't have the heart to say anything then, but their age difference is too big, isn't it?! And now, he's messing with the Yamanaka family's girl, and he's got something going on with my niece! I'm absolutely furious!]

[Hashirama Senju: That's right! I just thought of that too! Makoto, isn't there too big an age gap between you and Tsunade?!]

[Makoto Ito: Age isn't a problem! What matters is love! It's love, do you understand? Besides, maybe it's because First Hokage, you died too early, so you don't know!]

[Hashirama Senju: Don't know what?]

[Minato Namikaze: Well, actually, Lady Tsunade cultivated a secret jutsu! It allows her to maintain a youthful appearance! She looks very young even now!]

[Hashirama Senju: So that's how it is...]

[Makoto Ito: So, Grandpa First, don't worry! Revitalizing the Senju Clan is our undeniable duty! Oh, and Grandpa Second too! Since I'm calling both of you grandpas, shouldn't you give me something good?]

[Tobirama Senju: You little rascal! You never forget to ask us for favors! Besides, nothing's set in stone yet between you and Tsunade, don't be so quick to call us grandpa!]

[Makoto Ito: Okay, two Grandpas, I got it, two Grandpas!]

[Hashirama Senju: ...]

[Tobirama Senju: ...]

[Tobirama Senju: Honestly, just thinking about how rebellious you were before, and then hearing you call me grandpa, it's truly refreshing!]

[Makoto Ito: If you're feeling refreshed, then how about two Ninjutsu? I'll call you a couple more times to make you happy!]

[Group member Tobirama Senju gifted Ninjutsu, Water Release: Water Formation Wall, to group owner Makoto Ito!]

[Makoto Ito: ???????????????? Seriously, you actually gave it?]

Makoto Ito was genuinely stunned when he saw that message! When did the Second Hokage become so easy to talk to?

He had just said it casually, never expecting the Second Hokage to actually give him something!

Could it be that he really saw him as his grandson-in-law?

[Madara Uchiha: ???????? Oh, wow! You called him grandpa twice, and he actually gave it to you?]

[Tobirama Senju: I'm happy, what's it to you? I have plenty of jutsu, even Forbidden Jutsu are a dime a dozen! I'll give it if I want to! What's it to you?]

[Makoto Ito: Honestly, I'm still a bit confused! Lord Second, do you need me to do something for you?]

[Tobirama Senju: No need! Didn't I promise you before? If you beat that Uchiha kid black and blue, I'd give you something good! Since you already beat him up, I can't go back on my word, can I?]

[Fugaku Uchiha: ... So this Ninjutsu was given because my son got a beating?]

Makoto Ito was overjoyed inside. He never imagined that beating up Sasuke Uchiha would yield such a huge reward!

First the Sharingan, then the Uchiha Clan's Fire Release Compendium, and now a Water Release Ninjutsu—he'd hit the jackpot!

Sasuke Uchiha! You truly are my lucky star! I'll definitely go easier on you next time I beat you up!

Seeing the delighted expression on Makoto Ito's face, Tobirama Senju couldn't help but say:

[Tobirama Senju: Look at you, so uncultured! It's just a Water Release Ninjutsu, why are you so happy? When I give you two of my Forbidden Jutsu later, won't you be absolutely ecstatic?]

[Makoto Ito: Really? Step-father, please accept your son's bow!!!!]

[Hashirama Senju: Brother! When did you have a son? Aren't you unmarried?]

[Tobirama Senju: Shut up, Big Brother!]

[Madara Uchiha: You little rascal! You'll throw away all your dignity just for a few good things, huh! Madara Uchiha has truly seen it all today!]

[Izuna Uchiha: Well, I'll be! There are only two words to describe you, and that's "awesome!"]

[Minato Namikaze: Truly awesome!]

[Makoto Ito: Cough, cough... What's the big deal? It's just calling someone 'step-father,' isn't it? I'm happy to! If you guys give me your signature techniques, I can call you step-fathers too! What is 'dignity,' anyway? How much is it worth? Can it teach me Ninjutsu? Dignity is the most worthless thing in this world! The day I gain power, my dignity will naturally return!]