Amid all the commotion, the distinguished guests from Ninja World 2 gradually settled in.
Of course, Mito Uzumaki of Ninja World 2 didn't make things difficult for Hashirama 1. She was always sensible, and she knew this Hashirama wasn't, in the fullest sense, the husband who belonged to her.
So she didn't give him a hard time. She simply kept her feelings in check and politely nodded to Hashirama 1 in greeting.
Still, seeing that this Hashirama had brought only another Madara to the dinner, and hadn't brought along the other version of herself, left her with mixed feelings.
Fortunately, she still had a "sweet and sensible" younger Uzumaki to pay attention to.
So Mito immediately took Kushina aside, and the two began quietly chatting like close friends.
That left the trembling young Kakashi standing alone by the door, continuing to welcome the guests who arrived afterward.
"Ding-a-ling—!"
The bell rang again. The third group of guests had arrived.
Fortunately, Kakashi knew most of this group.
There were eight guests from Ninja World 3.
Leading them was, naturally, Snake Aunt 3. She deliberately supported elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi 3 beside her, putting on a smug display of how harmonious things were between master and pupil.
Behind them came Jiraiya 3 and Tsunade 3.
Last came Kakashi 3, young Naruto and young Sasuke, and Uchiha Itachi 3, who was covered in injuries.
"L-Lord Orochimaru! And Lord Third! Y-you..."
Young Kakashi was stunned at the door. He was especially terrified when he saw Snake Aunt 3, and immediately broke into a cold sweat.
"Oh, Kakashi's in charge of greeting everyone!"
"Tsk. You really are cuter when you're little."
"Come find me after dinner. I've got plenty of treasures I can show you!"
Snake Aunt pinched young Kakashi, smiling with narrowed eyes.
Then she