Gift Giving

After hearing Chisato's suggestion, Torikaze also felt it made a lot of sense. Better not provoke Tsunade Senju like this.

They would let the master's wife and the others lay the groundwork tomorrow, then talk about it the day after.

"Then tomorrow, we'll bring some gifts and visit Mikoto. I'm planning to give both Itachi and Sasuke something that will help them grow."

Chisato nodded with a smile. "Whatever you say. Why do you like Itachi and Sasuke so much?"

"It's nothing special. As an elder, it's only natural for me to care for the younger generation."

Chisato stood and stretched lazily. "Fine, then we'll make the trip tomorrow. But I'm really sleepy now. I'm going to bed."

The next morning, Torikaze woke from his sleep and reached toward the space beside him, only to find that Chisato had already gotten up.

Still groggy, he sat up. A few minutes later, Torikaze was fully awake.

He got out of bed, washed up, and changed clothes.

When he pushed open the door, he found Chisato sitting in a chair outside.

"Why are you up so early?"

Chisato chuckled. "How else? I went to bed early last night. Besides, you got up a little late today. Minato, Yahiko, and the others are already up."

Torikaze looked around and saw no one in the courtyard. They had probably gone out to buy breakfast.

So he leisurely lay back down.

"I'm already retired. Why should I get up so early? It's rare for me to sleep in. Let them buy breakfast today."

Chisato looked at Torikaze. "Don't forget what we're doing today. Are the gifts ready?"

"Of course they are."

With a wave of his hand, dozens of flowers and herbs appeared in midair.

"Let's pick them out together. Giving too many at once