As soon as Uchiha Kō finished speaking, before the waiter could even come out to deliver the message, the group opened the door and greeted him with smiles, "Lord Hokage, thank you for your hard work."
"Lord Hokage, my child hasn't caused you any trouble, has he?"
"Lord Hokage, thank you for taking care of our child..."
The scene was bustling with activity. Torifu Akimichi to the waiter, who nodded and silently withdrew. Namikaze Yunmu didn't exchange pleasantries but went to Namikaze Minato's side, checked him for injuries, and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he was unharmed.
This scene was also observed by Uchiha Kō. He first said, "Everyone, your children are all very outstanding." Then he looked at Namikaze Minato, and then at the ninja who resembled him, saying, "You must be Namikaze Yunmu, right? I've heard my Great Grandfather mention you."
Uchiha Kō smiled. This wasn't just something he made up. A few days ago, Uchiha Madara heard that he had taken in a child named Namikaze Minato. After checking, he discovered that this Namikaze Minato was the son of Namikaze Yunmu, who had delivered tofu skin sushi to him on the battlefield.
He instructed Uchiha Kō to take good care of him. Uchiha Kō was puzzled at the time, wondering why Madara would let him get in through connections, especially with a commoner ninja like Namikaze Minato. He only found out the reason after asking.
Namikaze Yunmu was taken aback. He hadn't expected that he, a commoner ninja, would be remembered by the Lord Hokage, the strongest Hokage Uchiha Kō. He quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Lord Hokage, I am Namikaze Yunmu, but I don't know if your Great Grandfather..."
Uchiha Kō laughed, "I predict Madara."
Upon hearing this, Namikaze Yunmu was taken aback. "Madara- sama is your Great Grandfather?" He looked surprised, then carefully observed Uchiha Kō's face and found that he did indeed resemble Uchiha by about 70%, which made him feel a sense of kinship.
"Lord Hokage, I never imagined you were Madara's grandson. I've learned so much thanks to Lord Madara's care..." He was a little nervous and blurted out whatever came to mind.
Uchiha Kō smiled, listening attentively to his words, nodding occasionally. Namikaze Minato smiled, thinking, "As expected, my teacher is a very gentle person."
If enemy ninjas heard Namikaze Minato speak like this, they would probably burst into laughter, patting Namikaze Minato on the shoulder and saying, "Uchiha Kō? Gentle? Young man, how do you connect these two words? Hmm? Speak! Look in my eyes!"
Uchiha Kō discovered that Namikaze Yunmu's personality was almost identical to Namikaze Minato's. No wonder Namikaze Minato was so gentle and positive; it seemed that he had been personally taught by his father to be like this.
When the other clan leaders heard that Namikaze Yunmu was Namikaze Minato's father, they quickly greeted him with smiles. Everyone knew that Namikaze Yunmu Namikaze Minato was now the class representative, a position similar to that of Sarutobi Hiruzen, one of the Second Hokage 'Senju Tobirama students.
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Namikaze Yunmu with a hint of goodwill. They had heard their children mention Namikaze Minato's name more than once. This genius from a commoner background was no less talented than a bloodline ninja.
Out of respect for the child, the clan leaders treated Namikaze Yunmu with great courtesy. Namikaze Yunmu was stunned at this moment. He hadn't expected his son to be so promising, but why didn't he mention it when he got home? With such strength and achievements, he could still be so low-key.
Seeing the surprised look on Namikaze Yunmu, Uchiha Kō knew what was going on. He looked at Namikaze Minato, Namikaze Minato. "Sensei, I didn't mention my strength or what happened at school. I didn't want my father to worry."
"It's alright, your teacher understands you. You're well-versed in the Sixth Way!" Uchiha Kō uttered a seemingly random term, but Namikaze Minato remembered it. "I'll have to ask my teacher what the Sixth Way is sometime!"
Namikaze Minato sensed something unusual; this technique might greatly increase his strength!
After exchanging pleasantries, Torifu Akimichi, having obtained permission from Uchiha Kō, had a large grill brought in, and everyone sat down to eat together, creating a joyful atmosphere.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, it was time to go home. Upon learning of their children's performance in the mission, the clan leaders were very excited. At that age, they were still in school, playing cricket fighting, or idly wandering the streets.
The clan leaders were Chunin that their children had already reached the Genin level and could hold their own against Chunin. These were their eldest sons, destined to inherit the family business and the position of clan leader. The stronger and more outstanding their children were, the happier and more gratified they were.
After everyone left, Uchiha Kō got up and staggered toward his home. Seeing that he was unsteady on his feet, Anbu Ninja appeared and helped him toward the villa.
Uchiha Kō murmured, "Tsunade, my wife, why aren't you back yet? I miss you so much." He then lunged at the Anbu Ninja to kiss him. The Anbu Ninja, his face hidden behind his mask, was utterly shocked. "Holy crap, Lord Hokage! I'm a man!"
Pushing him away was one thing, not pushing him away was another. He raised his hand and covered Uchiha Kō's mouth. Uchiha Kō frowned, and then Susanoo.
"Holy crap!" The Anbu Ninja was sweating profusely. The captain hadn't said that taking the Lord Hokage home would be life-threatening! He wondered if dying would count as a work-related injury. His lips twitched.
The next moment, a clear voice rang out, "Husband? And... the Anbu?"
Seeing Uchiha Kō's Susanoo to land, Tsunade couldn't help but frown. "Honey! What are you doing!" Before she could finish speaking, Uchiha Kō, his Susanoo dissipating. He chuckled and said, "Wife~ You're back~ I missed you so much~"
The Anbu Ninja breathed a sigh of relief, then bowed and said, "Lady Tsunade! The Lord Hokage is drunk..."
"Yes, I understand. Don't tell anyone." After saying that, Tsunade handed the scroll to Uchiha Kō, then gave it to the Anbu Ninja. "Here's twenty million. You were frightened, and you've had a hard time."
After saying that, Tsunade helped Uchiha Kō walk towards the villa. The Anbu Ninja's lips curled up. Fortune favors the bold! Fortune favors the bold. This money is almost ten years' salary for him. He put away the scroll and walked towards the Tanzaku Town red-light district outside Konoha.
Uchiha Kō murmured, "Wife, why have you been gone for so long? I miss you so much, sob sob, when are you coming back!" As he spoke, he started to cry.
Tsunade was initially angry, but seeing Uchiha Kō's state, she couldn't bear to scold him. She sighed, "You really are a handful. I've only been gone for four or five days, and you're already this drunk. And you Hokage!"
A man who's seven-tenths drunk will act until you cry!