Returning to the Village, Kushina's Worries

The next day.

Shimizu stood at the entrance of Kirigakure.

Uchiha Hikari had already packed her things; her primary task this time was to act as Shimizu's assistant.

"Since your wife and children wish to stay here for a while, then let them stay."

Shimizu nodded.

Kakashi's face lit up with joy.

He had relayed his wife's request to Shimizu, never expecting that Shimizu would agree so readily.

"However, you will have to help Kitamaru and Minami catch up on the lessons they miss at the Ninja Academy yourself."

Shimizu said, ruffling the heads of the two children.

Hatake Kitamaru felt the sensation of Shimizu's hand on his head with excitement and said:

"Don't worry, Lord Hokage! I won't fall behind in my studies, and I will definitely make contributions to the village just like you did back in the day!"

"You're always like this whenever you see Lord Hokage, Kitamaru."

Hatake Minami shook her head, her long white hair cascading down to her waist.

Like Kitamaru and their father Kakashi, she wore a black mask.

Even with only the contours of her eyes and the bridge of her nose visible, one could tell she was a beautiful child who would grow up to be a stunning woman.

From a distance, it was easy for anyone to see at a glance that these two children and Kakashi were a family.

"It is only right."

Kakashi nodded.

In truth, whether or not they attended the Ninja Academy classes made little difference; it was merely the formal process for becoming a ninja.

With him teaching his two children personally, the results would be far better than anything the Ninja Academy could provide.

Seeing this, Shimizu gave Kakashi some time to say goodbye to his family before using the Flying Raijin Jutsu to