Whitebeard's Impressions of Konoha

After escorting everyone to the village center, Kizaru handed the reception duties over to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Ōnoki, then returned home.

Tsunade was at work in the hospital, while two dedicated caregivers looked after the children at home.

Keiko heard the noise in the otherwise quiet house and came out.

"Kizaru! You're back." Seeing him return, Keiko—usually so gentle and composed—rarely let her feelings show. Her face lit up with joy and a hint of excitement.

Keiko hurried over to him and looked up with a warm smile. "Have you had breakfast? Would you like me to make you something?"

Kizaru looked at Keiko and smiled, finally relaxing. Only when he saw his big sister Keiko did he truly feel that he was home.

"Sorry for the trouble, big sister Keiko," Kizaru said with a smile.

"Just wait a moment. It'll be ready soon." Keiko lowered her head and walked past Kizaru toward the kitchen.

After Keiko left, Kizaru went to the bedroom on the right side of the living room. He opened the door and saw his two children still asleep in their adjoining cribs.

Kizaru slowed his steps and approached the cribs without making a sound.

He stood beside them, quietly watching his two children.

A while later, after Keiko let him know breakfast was ready, Kizaru went to the dining room to eat.

After breakfast, Kizaru said goodbye to Keiko and left home, planning to surprise Tsunade at the hospital.

On his way there, he stopped by the Yamanaka Clan's flower shop and bought a rose.

Konoha Hospital was the best hospital in the Land of Light. Every day, large numbers of patients came from all over the country seeking treatment.

Some were seriously ill and couldn't be treated at hospitals elsewhere. Others were wealthy merchants who