Returning to the wooden house on the edge of the village, Lin Chuan nearly shed tears at the sight of that familiar home. After all, he had spent two years in Root, sharing a room with the big boss, Kabuto Yakushi. The oppressive atmosphere had been suffocating. Now he could finally sleep in a big, soft bed again. How could he not have missed it?
His parents in this life fussed over him, checking him all over and asking how he had spent the past few years. After chatting for a while, they sent him off to rest. Maruboshi Kosuke arrived not long afterward.
"Senior Kosuke?" Hearing a noise in the backyard, Lin Chuan's father opened the door and found Maruboshi Kosuke standing there. He could not contain the delight on his face.
"Let's talk inside." Maruboshi Kosuke went into the kitchen and sat down. Once Lin Chuan's mother had prepared hot tea, he told his parents how he had brought Lin Chuan back.
Of course, he left out the part about asking Hiruzen Sarutobi for help. All that mattered was letting Lin Chuan's parents know he had brought little Chuan home and fulfilled his promise.
He also told Lin Chuan's father that he had been promoted to Jonin. He would no longer go on missions so frequently, and he would move here to teach Lin Chuan more ninjutsu and help him grow stronger as quickly as possible.
After this incident, it was not just Lin Chuan's father who felt a sense of urgency. Kosuke did too. They could not watch over and protect Lin Chuan every moment of every day.
Besides, against someone like Danzo, they could not protect Lin Chuan even if they tried. The best way to keep him safe was to help him grow as quickly