Otherwise, with his modest means, he would never have had any decent tea.
Since his child's birth, he had been worrying about how much of a strain supporting his family would put on his meager salary.
Especially today, when the baby had just been born and he could not get away.
"The Uchiha Clan is far too kind."
"Since your return, Xia Le, the impression the Uchiha gives people has changed so much it's hard to believe!"
Sakumo spoke with feeling.
Xia Le smiled faintly.
Those simple words were enough to show that Sakumo really was not particularly tactful.
The Uchiha's transformation might have been good news for the villagers, but for Xia Le, it had meant bearing considerable pressure.
Still, as the strongest member of the Uchiha now, that pressure was barely a drizzle.
"I heard of your title, the White Fang of Konoha, many times during the war."
"After returning, I had so many clan affairs to attend to. At last, I've had the chance to meet you."
Xia Le spoke with a faint smile.
"I've heard a great deal about the Black Flash as well."
Sakumo's reply was equally earnest.
He truly had not expected someone from the Uchiha Clan to visit in person.
Or rather, of all the people in the village who might visit, this man was the last he had expected.
After the baby's birth, only a few friends and relatives had come to visit. Even the newly appointed Third Hokage had been too busy with official duties and had only sent someone to offer congratulations.
"Have you named the baby yet?"
Xia Le asked with another smile.
"Kakashi. Kakashi Hatake!"
At the mention of his child, Sakumo immediately broke into a smile, happiness filling his face.
"With such an exceptional father, Kakashi is