"We're here. This is my home, the Cloud Clan Grounds."
After pushing open the gates and entering, they found the courtyard quite lively.
Obito did not seem to be training either; he was fooling around with Naruto.
Minato, Chisato, Kushina, and An'hua were chatting over tea in the pavilion, looking thoroughly at ease.
"Oh, Torikaze is back."
Chisato was the first to spot Torikaze. Looking behind him, she saw a red-haired ninja as well.
He was clearly from the Uzumaki Clan.
Judging from his features, he was at least seventy years old, yet he looked remarkably vigorous and in excellent spirits.
"Let me introduce you. This is Uzumaki Yuukou, the clan head of the Uzumaki Clan from another world."
"This is Uchiha Chiri, my wife."
Yuukou was somewhat surprised. It was not for any particular reason, but because she had retained her original family name after marriage. That was quite rare.
Still, it could only mean that the couple had a very close relationship.
"Greetings, Lord Chisato. I am Uzumaki Yuukou, head of the Uzumaki Clan."
Chisato rose and nodded at Yuukou. "My master and his wife mentioned you long ago. They said the Whirlpool Clan members all listened to you. I imagine the fact that this branch of the Uzumaki Clan survived is entirely thanks to you."
Yuukou did not take the credit. "Lord Chisato, please do not say that. I merely did a very small thing—something every Whirlpool Clan member should have done."
"And under those circumstances, I was only trying to survive myself while rescuing as many clansmen as I could."
Chisato understood what Yuukou meant and did not continue the subject.
"Now that you're here, don't dwell on matters concerning the clan. Relax and enjoy this vacation properly."
Yuukou nodded. "Haha, Lord Chisato is right. This