"Of course, I wanted to get together."
Minato Namikaze looked at Uchiha Yū as he emerged from the house. Clad in attire representing the Uchiha Clan, Yū had developed the bearing of a man in power now that he no longer had to go to the battlefield. His unhurried composure stemmed from his ambition for power and his growing strength.
Even Minato Namikaze no longer knew just how strong Uchiha Yū truly was!
Yet in front of his friends, Uchiha Yū showed the side of himself that was meant to be there.
"I didn't expect all of you to come tonight. Where are we going for drinks?"
Every word of their conversation had reached Uchiha Yū's ears. Minato Namikaze was inviting everyone out drinking in the middle of the night, which left him somewhat puzzled. Especially lately, Kakashi had been staying by his side, and Yū had already realized that he was there to monitor him. There were only a handful of people who could order Kakashi around.
Clearly, Minato Namikaze before him had that authority. But why was he monitoring him...?
A glint flashed through his eyes in the darkness. It seemed someone had discovered that something was amiss.
"We haven't celebrated together in a long time. The baby will be born soon, and I've had some free time lately, so I wanted to invite you all over for drinks."
Minato Namikaze's excuse was somewhat forced. His personality made him hesitate briefly whenever he lied. Others might not have noticed anything unusual, but Uchiha Yū, who spent his days in an office, could clearly sense that Minato was deeply preoccupied.
"I already had Kushina prepare food and sake. Once we get home, we can have a proper meal and discuss a few things while we're at it."
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