After returning to Konoha, Tsunade had become noticeably busier.
Most of it was work for the Medical Department, though it wasn't as if the Third had dumped it all on her.
Tsunade had built the Medical Department herself, and with things as they were, it naturally needed its founder's leadership more than ever.
So... where should I go have fun today?
Ye Ning fell into thought.
Tsunade was busy with the Medical Department, with Shizune by her side. Sasori was engrossed in his Human Puppet experiments, and Shika spent every day following Sasori around. That left Ye Ning all alone again.
Ye Ning thought it over carefully and realized he really didn't have many acquaintances in Konoha.
Aside from Fugaku, there was only Sakumo.
How about visiting Sakumo's place today?
At the thought, Ye Ning finally perked up a little.
"Your Highness Ye Ning? What brings you here?"
Sakumo looked Ye Ning up and down, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Three years had passed, but Ye Ning's appearance hadn't changed much. He was still as handsome as ever, just like all the readers. Yet Sakumo felt that Ye Ning seemed different from the way he'd been three years ago.
But when it came to what exactly had changed, Sakumo couldn't put his finger on it.
"What, Senior Sakumo? You don't want me here? Can't I stop by for a visit?"
"Your Highness Ye Ning, you jest. You're welcome to visit whenever you like."
Sakumo smiled and ushered Ye Ning into the courtyard.
As soon as he stepped inside, Ye Ning spotted Kakashi.
Kakashi was about to turn nine, and he'd clearly grown quite a bit. But with his unruly white hair and a mask that covered his face, leaving only a pair of fish-like eyes visible, he