Two figures in white robes slowly emerged once again from the sandstorm outside Sunagakure.
This time, they went through the proper channels rather than forcing their way in as they had last time.
After submitting their applications to enter the village, they took off their hoods and wandered through the streets.
"Feels like quite a bit has changed."
"After being with me for so long, you must miss your hometown too, right?"
Pakura shook her head.
"I only miss this land. I don't miss the work I used to do here one bit."
"Should we visit the Third Kazekage first, or Rasa?"
"Let's see Uncle Kazekage first. Rasa isn't going anywhere."
Xuanhui activated Sensory Mode, and both men detected his chakra as well.
"Damn, that brat couldn't even give me a heads-up before coming!"
The Third Kazekage hurried toward them.
"Why are those two walking disasters here again?!"
Rasa gave a bitter chuckle and continued dealing with his administrative work.
When the Third Kazekage saw the two holding hands, his face immediately lit up.
"Where's the baby? Bring it over and let me have a look."
"Uncle Kazekage... we aren't planning to have a baby yet..."
Xuanhui glanced at the Third Kazekage and slipped an arm around Pakura's slender waist.
"I told you I'd steal a pretty girl from your village. I wasn't lying, was I?"
"Keep showing off, brat, and I'll take my goddaughter back!"
"Oh, really? Give it a try. You can't beat me anyway."
The Third Kazekage watched Pakura wrap her arms around Xuanhui of her own accord, her eyes constantly avoiding his.
His blood pressure shot through the roof!
"Once a girl grows up, there's no keeping her at home..."
"Uncle Kazekage, that's the one condition I can't agree to."
The Third Kazekage stroked his chin