"But things are better now. With the two worlds connected, the village in the other world no longer has to fear war. You'll help them, won't you?"
Torikaze looked at Chisato and smiled. "Of course. From the moment the two worlds connected, they all became Villagers of Konoha. The two villages are one."
"Besides, you're already at the Six Paths Level. You can handle the Kage-level disputes in the other world with ease."
Chisato seemed to realize it as well. "That's right, I'm at the Six Paths Level too. I always forget about that."
Seeing his wife so absentminded, Torikaze could not help but shake his head with a smile. "What am I supposed to do with you?"
"Hatake should be back tonight, so don't touch his room yet."
Chisato nodded. "All right, I understand. That child seems rather restrained staying at our house."
"After all, it's his first time here. He probably heard some things from Minato Namikaze too, so it's only natural for him to feel reserved."
Chisato gave an acknowledging hum. He was right. Once Hatake got used to it, things would be fine. Konoha's environment was far better than that of his world, after all.
Torikaze said nothing more and simply basked in the sun, enjoying the sunlight.
By evening, Kakashi Hatake returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds. Everyone had just finished dinner and was chatting in the courtyard.
When Minato saw Kakashi Hatake return, he immediately walked over. "I heard early this morning that you'd come to Konoha, but official duties were far too busy today, and I couldn't come receive you right away. You don't blame your teacher, do you?"
Kakashi Hatake smiled and shook his head. "Of course not. I spent the whole day exploring Konoha and saw how prosperous it is. As