Two days later, within the Land of Fire.
Toru Kujyo's original body stopped in a secluded cave not far from Konoha. He created a Shadow Clone and handed him the Storage Scroll. "Find somewhere to deal with these things. Sell the minerals we can sell and keep what we need. As for the bodies... find somewhere to destroy them completely."
The Shadow Clone took the scroll and nodded, then vanished into the depths of the cave in a few quick bursts of movement.
Traveling light, Toru Kujyo's original body headed straight for the nearest town. He entered an upscale pastry shop and carefully selected several delicate desserts and local snacks, then bought two wind chimes at a handicraft shop. These gifts were simple, but they carried his heartfelt affection.
With his shopping done, he wasted no more time. Using the Body Flicker Technique, he raced toward Konoha as fast as he could.
Night fell, and the lights of Konoha came on one after another. Toru Kujyo returned silently to the Hyuga residence and pushed open the front door.
"I'm home," he called softly.
The house was dark and silent. Toru Kujyo frowned slightly and was about to activate his Tenseigan to investigate when the living room lights suddenly blazed on!
"Happy birthday, Big Brother Kujyo!" "Happy birthday, Senior Kujyo!"
Hinata and Hanabi jumped out from behind the sofa, their faces glowing with brilliant smiles. An exquisite strawberry cake sat on the table, topped with several lit candles whose light illuminated the sisters' excited faces.
Toru Kujyo froze, then chuckled. He had forgotten his own birthday.
"Hinata made the cake herself!" Hanabi announced proudly.
Hinata lowered her head shyly, her fingertips gently twisting the hem of her clothes.
Toru Kujyo walked over to the table and looked at the candlelight, warmth