Watching this scene, Mirai did not know why, but his heart felt very calm.
A feeling called warmth began to spread through Mirai's body.
Without anyone noticing, Mirai stood quietly at the doorway, smiling.
"Ah... Mirai, you're back!"
Ino was extremely surprised when she suddenly saw Mirai standing at the door.
Hadn't Lord Jiraiya said Mirai had gone to Mount Myoboku to train?
Why had he suddenly returned?
Could his training have ended?
That couldn't be, right? Lord Jiraiya had said it would take at least a month.
Hearing Ino's cry of surprise, everyone turned their heads.
Seeing Mirai standing in the doorway, everyone wore a different expression.
Only Yuhi Kurenai signaled to Mirai with her eyes: See? Aren't I capable?
I gathered all your little sweethearts together. Let's see what you do now.
Seeing Yuhi Kurenai's slightly amused, watchful expression, Mirai did not panic. He answered with his eyes: Kid, I specialize in curing all kinds of defiance.
"It's great. Coming home finally feels like coming home! A family should be whole and together!"
Mirai walked in with a smile, speaking from the heart.
Everyone blushed at his words.
Then they all looked at Mirai with somewhat mischievous expressions. What exactly did he mean by that?
Mirai ignored them, pretending not to see anything as he sat down at the nearby dining table.
He reached out and secretly picked up some food from a plate, taking a bite.
"Delicious!"
Seeing this, everyone simply ignored him.
They continued chatting and laughing as they cooked together.
Yet without exception, they occasionally glanced at Mirai.
Feeling the family-like atmosphere, Mirai thoroughly enjoyed himself.
In the end, everyone had a family dinner with Mirai.
And afterward... well, it was a group affair. Everyone knew what that meant, so there was no need to