Kakashi sat on the small sofa with his dead fish eyes rolled back. It was a good spot, only big enough for one person, perfect for his cool, solitary nature.
At first, he would nod and chime in occasionally while listening to Kushina and Rin, but later, their conversation made him blush.
So he decided to stop enduring it, got up, went to the kitchen door, and knocked. "Mizuki- Minato-sensei, Obito, I've come to help with the cooking too!"
Obito Uchiha aback, then opened the kitchen door. "Kakashi, what are you doing here? Can you even cook?"
Kakashi rolled his eyes. "Anyway, I'm stronger than you!" he said, walking into the kitchen. Namikaze Minato seemed thoughtful, but soon he understood and smiled knowingly.
"Kakashi, do you know how to kill fish? Come and lend a hand!" Namikaze Minato with a gentle smile.
Kakashi nodded. "Minato-sensei, I'm here!" After saying that, he picked up a salmon sashimi knife and skillfully dissected the salmon. The flesh was orange all over, and from the clear and even V-shaped patterns, it could be seen that this salmon was of very good quality.
"Damn it! Kakashi, your swordsmanship is so fast and skillful! Do you usually cut meat and vegetables at home?" Obito Uchiha's eyes widened.
He can use a knife too, but it's Ninja Blade, not this kind of kitchen knife.
Kakashi glanced at him and said, "All knives are the same to me; it's all about practice." With that, he arranged the fish and handed it to Minato-sensei.
Namikaze Minato nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. The scales were scraped very cleanly, and the technique was excellent—clean and efficient, without damaging the fat's texture."
"Kakashi, I'm curious too, do you cook at home? How come you're so skilled?" Namikaze Minato smiled.
"No, this is my first time cooking. My father does the cooking at home, and I've secretly observed the steps, but I've never tried it myself. It doesn't seem too difficult today!" Kakashi smiled.
Namikaze Minato sighed, "Is this what a genius is? Not only can he learn ninjutsu quickly, but he can also master cooking skills in no time."
Obito Uchiha gritted his teeth. "Damn it! Kakashi, I won't lose to you." With that, Obito Uchiha went to the table behind Kakashi and started cutting potatoes.
However, his movements were a bit clumsy, but you could tell he was trying his best to cut the potatoes. The cut surfaces were very smooth, but the pieces were all different sizes and lined up one after another.
"Obito... we don't really need to work this hard." Namikaze Minato looked annoyed, unsure how to explain to Obito. The potato chunks he cut were quite artistic.
Well, since that's the case, I'll make a plate of mashed potatoes later. After all, that dish doesn't require the potatoes to look appealing.
Since the child likes to cut potatoes, let him do it; potatoes aren't expensive.
Namikaze Minato shook his head, then began cleaning the sakura shrimp. He planned to make sakura shrimp cakes later, which were Kushina's favorite.
Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato's expression softened, and his movements became much more nimble.
After Kakashi finished cutting the sashimi, he went to make grilled steak. The beef was from Kumogakure. At that moment, Obito finished cutting the potato chunks and followed him over.
Kakashi, timing it perfectly, said, "That's about enough." But Obito grabbed his hand, causing him to pause in surprise and look at Obito.
Obito activated his Sharingan, the three black Tomoe swirling around the steak in his hand. Suddenly, as Kakashi was momentarily stunned, Obito said, "Kakashi, it's cooked!"
After Obito released Kakashi's hand, Kakashi reacted and took the steak off his plate.
Obito nodded. "Not bad, the steak is perfectly cooked now. Any longer and it'll be burnt!" he said smugly.
Kakashi's lips twitched. "Obito, is this how you use your Sharingan? I'm starting to have a different opinion about the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan."
Obito Uchiha. "Is it not allowed?" He hesitated for a moment, remembering that Uchiha had also fried eggs like this before!
"Y-yes!" Kakashi sighed, Sharingan. He couldn't help but feel a little envious.
"What are you two whispering about?" Namikaze Minato finished making the sakura shrimp cakes and was about to get the raw materials for mashed potatoes, Obito- style potato chunks, when he saw Kakashi and Obito Uchiha in this scene.
"No, it's nothing, Minato-sensei, the steak is ready!" Obito Uchiha a grin.
Namikaze Minato nodded. "Alright, you guys go out first and chat with your master's wife and teammates."
Obito Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake exchanged a glance, then left the kitchen, leaving Namikaze Minato inside to cook alone.
"Hmm? The little ones are back?" Kushina's eyes lit up, and she chuckled. "How was it? Your Minato-sensei is amazing, isn't he? He can fight on the battlefield and cook in the kitchen! You two still have a lot to learn, especially you, Obito!"
Kushina poked Obito's head with her finger, then started pinching his cheeks.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Big sister, have mercy! I didn't do anything!" Obito said helplessly.
Upon witnessing this, Kakashi quietly walked away, fearing he might become a victim as well.
Rin spoke up for Obito, saying, "Sister, that's enough, stop pinching!"
Kushina, released her grip, sat back on the sofa, then took an apple from the fruit basket, took a bite, and said, "Not bad, quite sweet!"
Obito was on the verge of tears, sitting on the sofa rubbing his face. Rin shook her head and used Healing Mystical Palm Technique to heal Obito.
Before long, the swelling disappeared, and Obito's appearance returned to normal.
"Rin, you're amazing!" Obito's eyes were full of stars. When it comes to providing emotional value, my brother Obito has never lost to anyone!
"Dinner's ready, let's eat." Minato's voice came from the kitchen, and then he carried several plates of food toward the dining table.
Seeing this, the three children quickly stepped forward to serve Namikaze Minato the dishes, and in no time, the delicious food was presented on the table!
Kushina's eyes lit up—sakura shrimp cakes! Her favorite! Hehe, she was in for a treat today! Namikaze Minato naturally knew this too, so he placed the sakura shrimp cakes not far from Kushina.
Kushina nodded to Minato with a satisfied look, indicating that he had done a great job!
Minato smiled without saying a word, and replied, "Of course."
Their body language and eye contact were so harmonious and in sync.
After their master Namikaze Minato and his wife Uzumaki Kushina took their seats, the three children sat down one after another.
The group chatted and ate in a relaxed manner, especially Lin, who ate several bites of the mashed potatoes after hearing that Obito had helped make them, even more than she ate the steak.
This warmed Obito Uchiha's heart, while Kakashi ate his meal, picked up food, and drank water by himself.
"I'm heartbroken, and I long for a sweet romance!" Kakashi Hatake thought to himself.
After finishing their meal, the three children said goodbye to Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina. As they left, Kushina said, "Come again often!"
The three children agreed, then turned and left, intending to go back and rest, as the battle had just ended and they were feeling somewhat tired.
The next day, in the morning
Uchiha Kō was making breakfast at home when the doorbell suddenly rang. Tsunade heard the sound and wanted to open the door, but Uchiha Kō stopped her.
After calming Tsunade, Uchiha Kō went to open the door. When he opened it, he found Uchiha Fugaku inside, and... a child?
Uchiha Kō stared intently, noticing the two tear troughs and the smooth hair. He couldn't help but gasp, "Uchiha Kō Uchiha most filial son!"
"Teacher? The most filial son? Who? You mean Itachi? Hahaha, Itachi is indeed very sensible, well-behaved, and filial. I would agree that he is the most filial son of the Uchiha Clan!" Uchiha Fugaku's voice was loud, and his laughter was wild.
Uchiha Kō glanced at him and rolled his eyes. This guy acted like a cool and aloof god in front of strangers.
In front of people he knows, he's like a silly husky, and you don't know about the Uchiha son yet, but you will in the future!
No, I'm the one in power! The Hokage clan is the Uchiha, so the chaotic situation from my previous life shouldn't happen again.
Uchiha Kō looked at Uchiha Itachi with a jealous expression, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
"Honey, who's here? Is it Fugaku?" Tsunade asked.
"Yes, my wife is!" Uchiha Kō nodded.
"Well, Itachi's here too! Honey, let them in!" Tsunade happily.
She's about to become a mother herself, so she especially loves children. When Fugaku visited her home before, he brought Uchiha Itachi with him.
Uchiha Itachi's adorable appearance melted Tsunade's heart, and she hoped that her own children could be as cute as Itachi!
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kō welcomed Uchiha Itachi and Fugaku inside.
"Grandma!" Uchiha Itachi called out sweetly.
Tsunade chuckled and said, "Little Itachi's here! Come sit down next to your master."
Uchiha Itachi obediently sat down on the sofa.
Tsunade was overjoyed! This little guy was so cute and polite, and supposedly even precocious! So adorable!
"Honey, we still have some snacks in our room, let's get them for Itachi!" Tsunade said quickly.
Uchiha Kō sighed, then went back to his bedroom and brought back a box of chocolates and a bag of jelly.
Tsunade frowned. "Honey, why is it all sweets?"
"Maybe that little guy will like it." Uchiha Kō smiled knowingly and placed the snacks in front of Itachi.
Itachi's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but swallow hard before looking at Uchiha Fugaku.
This action also caught the attention of Uchiha Kō and Tsunade, both of whom looked at Uchiha Fugaku.
Tsunade frowned, Uchiha Kō looked at Fugaku with amusement. "Tsk tsk, she's really strict!"
Uchiha Fugaku was about to say no, but seeing Tsunade frowning and his teacher looking amused, he quickly changed his mind.
"Ahem, since it's from your master and mistress, just take it. But be careful not to eat too much, or you'll get cavities!" Uchiha Fugaku said with a smile.
Uchiha Itachi's eyes lit up, he nodded, and then looked at Tsunade and Uchiha Kō, "Thank you, Master and Grandmother!"