Despite all his careful calculations, Obito had never expected this.
He had landed himself on the old schemer's radar in the strangest way.
Now, every day was packed to the brim.
When the Third was free, Obito went to learn a couple of Earth Release techniques from him.
When the Third was busy, he went to Uncle to study Fire Release.
And when neither was available, he had to make do with Kisuke-sensei.
(Kisuke: "???")
Of course, he kept up his Taijutsu training too.
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One day.
Minato gathered his three students together.
At the meeting spot.
Minato looked at the three youngsters and said.
"Come over to my place for lunch today. I have good news I want to share with you."
Rin was the first to respond.
"Sure! Do you need us to bring anything, Minato-sensei?"
Minato waved a hand and smiled.
"Haha, you three just need to show up."
"All right!"
Obito could have figured out Minato's good news with his Goggles on.
He and Kushina must have a little one of their own.
Kakashi raised a hand and asked thoughtfully.
"Minato-sensei, are you cooking lunch today, or is your wife?"
Minato scratched his nose with an awkward smile.
"Did your last meal at our place scare you that badly...?"
"Don't worry. I'm cooking today."
Kakashi nodded.
"Then I have no questions."
At noon.
Obito, Kakashi, and Rin arrived together at Minato's door.
Rin stepped forward and rang the bell.
"Ding-dong~"
The door opened almost immediately.
Kushina stood there, holding a blond baby in her arms.
Rin: "!!!"
Kakashi: "!!!"
Obito: "(´•ω•`๑)!"
As the one who had set all this in motion.
He just couldn't make himself look surprised.
The adorable baby nearly melted Rin's heart.
"What a