Not Too Dumb

Radiant Country, Radiant Hidden Village.

Natsuki appeared in his office.

Minato was usually quite serious. Natsuki hadn't expected him to be so smooth around Kushina.

Natsuki had no intention of being force-fed romance.

Of course, his main reason for flying back was to bring Shizune over.

After all, she was Dan Katō's only relative.

Natsuki soon arrived at the hospital in Radiant Hidden Village.

Besides teaching students, Shizune was also conducting medical research.

Her days were quite fulfilling.

At the very least, they were more fulfilling than when she had followed Tsunade around everywhere.

When Natsuki went to find her, Shizune was writing something at her desk.

"Shizune."

Shizune set down the pen in her hands.

"Lord Natsuki, why are you here?"

"Put aside what you're doing. I'm taking you to meet someone."

Shizune was a little curious. Who could require Natsuki to make a special trip himself?

"Yes, Lord Natsuki."

Natsuki was still Shizune's superior in name, so she did not ask further, and he did not explain.

He merely placed a hand on Shizune's back.

Flying Thunder God Technique activated.

Spatial Transition.

Natsuki and Shizune appeared behind Dan Katō.

After being resurrected, Dan Katō had followed Tsunade home. He was currently wearing an apron and cooking.

Although Natsuki had already greeted Dan Katō beforehand, the Flying Thunder God's sudden, ghostly mode of arrival still startled him.

"Natsuki, is this Shizune?"

Though Dan Katō and Shizune were uncle and niece, they did not know each other.

Because Shizune had only just been born when Dan Katō died.

Dan Katō had been dead for as many years as Shizune had been alive.

Shizune stood stunned for several seconds, but she still recognized Dan Katō.

After all, Tsunade had always carried a photograph of Dan Katō with her.

The man before