Nawaki, carrying Three-color Dango, grilled meat, lemon juice, and other food and drinks, knocked on Yugito's door.
"Who is it?" A clear female voice came from inside the door; it was Yugito!
"It's me, Nawaki!" Nawaki chuckled, scratching his head, perhaps because he had survived the ordeal of the Explosive Tag, or perhaps because he had grown taller very quickly during this period.
The Nawaki has now grown to about 1.7 meters tall, but its "hair" is still short, giving it a very sunny appearance.
"Yugito, this guy has come seven or eight times already, he's really persistent!" Matatabi exclaimed in his mental space.
Yugito didn't reply to her, but instead opened the door, gesturing for Nawaki to come in.
Seeing this, Nawaki's eyes lit up. He walked in, carefully approached the dining table, and placed the food and drinks he had bought on it.
Yugito sighed that she would have to tidy up again soon, but she didn't dislike Nawaki's behavior. She had always been alone, eating alone, fighting alone, and carrying out missions alone.
She had almost forgotten that this world was a world of social creatures, and she was like a lone wolf, living there all by herself.
Nawaki caught a glimpse of sadness on Yugito's face. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he said earnestly, "Yugito- neechan, it's all over now. You're in Konoha now, with your older sister, Brother Kō, the villagers, and me."
"We are partners, we are family! Let bygones be bygones! In the future, one day, I will avenge Yugito- neechan against the Raikage!" The boy's gaze was firm, shining like the stars.
Yugito seeing this, Yugito was first moved. Regardless of whether Nawaki had the ability, he was deeply moved by Nawaki's willingness to stand up for him and his determination to take revenge on the Raikage.
Then he gave a wry smile, "The Raikage isn't so easy to defeat. Even if I Complete Tailed Beast Transformation and rely on Matatabi's power, I'd still be doomed if I faced the Third Raikage."
"Alright, let's eat first, little brother. Thank you for your kindness!" After saying that Yugito opened the bag and found that most of the food inside was what she liked to eat. She couldn't help but smile.
This little guy is so interesting, just a bit too young!
Nawaki, however, pondered as he ate, wondering how to gain immense power. Just then, he thought of someone! Uchiha Kō!
It seems that every time he returns from the battlefield, he experiences a dramatic increase in combat power! Perhaps we could ask him how he manages to do it!
Yugito ate his grilled fish, he observed Nawaki deep in thought, blinked, and smiled, thinking to himself, "This little boy is actually quite handsome."
They then quietly ate the grilled fish and drank lemonade. After they were full, the two cleared the table together. Yugito wanted to make Nawaki a pot of tea, but Nawaki waved his hand, saying, "It's too late, I have to go back."
Yugito nodded and stood up to see him off. At the door, Nawaki waved his hand, "Go back now, we're at the door."
"Mind your own business! Hurry up and leave, I'll watch you go!" Yugito said reproachfully.
Nawaki nodded and smiled slightly. "Okay! Goodbye~"
"Goodbye~" Yugito a smile.
As Yugito watched Nawaki's departing figure, her gaze softened, her thoughts wandering.
"Hey, Yugito, you didn't actually fall for him, did you? This kid has no intelligence, no emotional intelligence, and he's not even that handsome..." Matatabi kept complaining.
Yugito's expression turned cold, and she manipulated the Adamantine Sealing Chains that Mito had arranged for her.
Matatabi's face turned pale. "Hey, hey, hey, are you crazy?! You've lost all humanity for the sake of a woman!"
"Hmph, this is just a warning to you. Stop making up stories about Nawaki. He's just a little naive and simple-minded. He's nothing like what you're saying. And how can he not be handsome? He's grown more than ten centimeters taller, and his face is even more angular!" Yugito said fiercely to this Matatabi.
Matatabi at the imposing Adamantine Sealing Chains before him, You Lu couldn't help but shed tears from the bottom of his heart. "Yes, you're right! I was wrong!"
Seeing Yugito withdrew the Adamantine Sealing Chains Matatabi a sigh of relief. Although it knew Yugito was joking, the oppressive feeling of the Adamantine Sealing Chains still made its scalp tingle.
That thing is a chain that can easily suppress even the Nine-Tails. I'm just a mere Two-Tails. Forget it, I can't afford to mess with it!
Yugito snorted coldly, looked at the sky, raised an eyebrow, and thought, "Konoha seems pretty good. There's no scheming or cruelty like in Kumogakure, only the concern of comrades."
The next day
Uchiha Kō had just woken up from his nap at his clan's residence when he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen standing at his doorstep with Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiles. Behind Sarutobi Hiruzen were several Sarutobi Clan ninjas carrying gifts.
"Lord Hokage, what's going on?" Uchiha Kō was taken aback.
"Hey, Lord Sarutobi, have you forgotten? I already told you before that Shinnosuke wanted to become your apprentice, and you agreed! I just had some free time, so I brought him here to formally become your apprentice!" Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed.
Uchiha Kō was taken aback for a moment, then remembered, and smiled, "Alright, alright, then I'll announce the procedure: all my disciples, meow meow meow meow..."
After hearing the procedure, Sarutobi Hiruzen. Respecting one's teacher and kowtowing to one's master is only right! What does this matter when it comes to learning skills?
After Uchiha Kō finished explaining the process, Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded and walked step by step toward the seated Uchiha Kō.
"Master, your disciple Shinnosuke has come today to formally become your disciple. From now on, I will certainly be self-disciplined, respect my master, and take the teachings of the sect as my standard of conduct..." Sarutobi Shinnosuke said a long speech, which made Uchiha Kō nod.
"Serve the tea!" Only when the master is satisfied can the apprentice serve the tea.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke, with Ichiraku, picked up his teacup and walked step by step toward Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō smiled slightly, took the teacup, and took a sip. "From now on, you are my eldest disciple. Once you join my sect, you must obey my orders and think thrice before acting. If you do anything wrong, I will personally take action to cleanse the sect!"
"Disciple will obey Master's orders!" After Sarutobi Shinnosuke bowed three times, the ceremony was completed, and the apprenticeship gifts brought by the Sarutobi Clan were naturally delivered to the home of Uchiha Kō.
To be honest, Sarutobi Hiruzen is quite wealthy; a purple clay teapot! He even managed to get one of those in this place! Uchiha Kō smiled at Sarutobi Hiruzen, "From now on, you can rest assured leaving your children in my care."
"Lord Owl, what are you saying? I'm naturally at ease leaving Shinnosuke in your care!" Sarutobi Hiruzen flattered.
"Well, Lord Hokage, would you like to have a meal together?" He just became a disciple and gave gifts; it wouldn't be right not to treat him to a meal.
"With pleasure!" Uchiha Kō and Sarutobi Hiruzen the way, with the rest following behind, as they headed towards the Akimichi Clan's Yakiniku Restaurant.
I want to tell you that chapters 200 and 201 were rewritten after my fever subsided today. I just haven't been feeling well lately and can't add more chapters. I hope you can understand.
Thank you all for your support and love, Lao Guan loves you all!