Senju Disease

News of Yuya's return to the village did not cause much of a stir among the villagers.

After all, very few people knew about it. Still, certain important people received the news right away.

For example, Minato Namikaze's family.

When Minato Namikaze came to visit, Yuya and Tsunade were at Shisui's home, playing with their granddaughter.

Though he had not seen him right away, Minato Namikaze still waited outside Yuya's house for a full three hours.

Later, when Yuya returned home laughing and chatting, he was somewhat surprised to see Minato Namikaze at the door.

It was not that he was surprised Minato Namikaze had come, but rather...

"You came alone?" Yuya looked at Minato Namikaze in puzzlement.

"Yes. I was afraid of disturbing your rest, so I came on their behalf to report to you..." Minato Namikaze said nervously.

Yuya smiled, opened the door, and invited Minato Namikaze inside.

Yuya's house was cleaned by dedicated staff about once a week.

So although he had been away for nearly ten years, the house was still clean enough to receive guests.

"Lord Hokage, we..." The moment Minato Namikaze entered, he wanted to report on work, but Yuya waved him off and gestured for him to change into indoor shoes before coming to sit on the sofa.

After Minato Namikaze sat down, Yuya smiled, crossed one leg over the other in the armchair beside him, and said, "Tsunade and I don't really care how well you've all been doing."

Minato Namikaze froze briefly, then looked at Yuya in confusion. "Lord Hokage, what... what do you mean?"

Yuya raised a hand, stopping Minato Namikaze from continuing.

"I've already stepped down. Hinata is the current Hokage, and hasn't she been doing a fine job?"

Minato Namikaze looked conflicted. After thinking for a moment, he