Ever since Jiraiya had been punched into the hospital by Tsunade and nearly died, word of her fearsome reputation had spread.
All those who had been pursuing Tsunade had scattered, and even Jiraiya had started behaving himself.
So when Nawaki woke up and learned that his violently inclined sister not only had a boyfriend but had already given birth to two children, he felt that the world had gone completely mad.
As for Shin Uchiha, Nawaki practically looked at him as an idol.
Finally, when Shin Uchiha called him over, Nawaki temporarily set aside his squabble with his sister and eagerly trotted up to Shin.
"Brother-in-law, what did you need me for?"
Shin Uchiha looked at the beaming Nawaki before him, then glanced at Tsunade, somewhat puzzled by Nawaki's attitude.
Seeing how friendly Nawaki was toward him, Shin Uchiha raised his eyebrows and said with a smile,
"Since you're already calling me your brother-in-law, I'll give you a welcome gift."
When Shin Uchiha saw Nawaki's puzzled expression, he casually added,
"Don't resist, okay?"
With that, Shin Uchiha held his right index finger out in front of Nawaki. Under Nawaki's curious gaze, a small flame of chakra sprang to life at its tip with a pop.
Neither Nawaki nor Tsunade found a chakra flame unusual, so they continued watching quietly.
Once the chakra flame was burning, Shin Uchiha focused his gaze on it with his already activated Rinnegan.
Under Shin's gaze, the flame changed from blue to purplish black, then to bright blue, and finally to a deep, ethereal blue.
Shin Uchiha idly moved his finger, watching the seedlike blue flame dance on its tip. After another moment's thought, he casually pressed it against the unsuspecting Nawaki's forehead, making him cry out in surprise.
But just after that first cry, Nawaki