"We'll probably have to deal with the Uzumaki Clan's affairs first over the next couple of days."
"A major clan joining us isn't a simple matter."
"The village will probably call a meeting of all the clan heads soon."
They had to set aside a suitable area for the Uzumaki Clan to use as their Clan Grounds and discuss their future duties and obligations in the village. There was plenty to do.
"I see..."
After hearing that, Xunjing nodded. "Then we'll wait another couple of days."
"I can use that time to take Kushina and Minato to the Pirate World and help them get used to it."
Only then could he stop holding back and speed up their training.
For safety's sake, he hadn't left the clan grounds himself these past few days.
He had only sent a Shadow Clone to guide Minato and Kushina's training every day.
He hadn't even dared use their old base-it was too remote, and things could easily go wrong there.
Xunjing had simply chosen a training ground within the Senju Clan Grounds instead.
"Oh? You haven't taken them there yet? All right, make whatever arrangements you need."
Uchiha Chisato paused in surprise, then nodded without saying more, leaving the decision to him.
She then asked about their training progress over the past few days and the situation within the clan before finally stopping.
She began preparing dinner.
She hadn't eaten well while she was away, either.
Cooking Sea King meat had been inconvenient, so to avoid slowing her progress, she had made do with full-strength Nutrient Pills.
The Third Raikage had clashed head-on with Uzumaki Mito, and neither had gained the upper hand. He had forcibly ripped away some of the Nine-Tails' chakra. When the news reached the Hokage's office, everyone there looked grim.