Meanwhile, as Madara Uchiha flew toward the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with the unconscious Eight-Tails Jinchuriki in his grasp, Shin Uchiha arrived in Kirigakure.
When Shin Uchiha appeared at Mei Terumi's residence, the first to spot him were the two little children playing in the courtyard.
Their eyes lit up the moment they saw Shin Uchiha. They rushed over without even putting down the toys in their hands.
"Father!"
"Father!"
An irrepressible smile spread across Shin Uchiha's face at the sight of the two adorable little children. He scooped up one in each arm and held them close.
"Kurisuke, Chinatsu, have you been good these past few days? Have you done anything to upset your mother?"
At their father's question, both children quickly shook their heads.
His eldest son, Kurisuke, spoke up to tell on someone:
"A few days ago, Grandpa Genji wanted to take us with him. He said he wanted to teach us.
But Mother wouldn't let him, and she had a big argument with them."
Shin Uchiha was rather surprised by his son's words.
He knew that Genji and Mei Terumi were on excellent terms, and Mei Terumi had always regarded him as a respected elder.
If it had been nothing more than that simple request, Mei Terumi shouldn't have fallen out with him.
Just then, Jun Mizunotsuki, who had been standing guard nearby, came to her senses. She hurried over and bowed respectfully.
"Good day, Lord Shin!"
Shin Uchiha nodded at Jun Mizunotsuki's greeting and asked:
"It's almost evening. Has your Mizukage still not come back? I don't remember Kirigakure having this much official business."
Jun Mizunotsuki opened her mouth and was just about to explain when Mei Terumi walked in from outside.
"Oh, isn't this Lord Shin Uchiha from Konoha? Rather than staying