The sudden ripple in space-time inside the room startled the Spore Clone. He thought Obito had arrived.
But when he saw the original Black-Haired Naruto suddenly appear, the Spore Clone perked up as though pumped full of adrenaline, snapping out of his living-dead state.
"What brought you back?"
Seeing how sickly the Spore Clone looked, the original Naruto patted his shoulder. "Thanks for all your hard work lately, brother."
The Spore Clone grinned. "Hard work, my ass. I lie around playing dead every day. Someone brings me food, and someone gives me spending money."
"Huh? Who brings you food?"
Naruto wasn't surprised that someone supplied him with spending money. After all, Juxia Tower was his business.
But someone bringing him meals was a little puzzling.
"Tch, who else? Your Older Sister Little Deer and Older Sister Kakashi. They've been doing it for two years now."
At that, the original Naruto's heart tightened. He looked at the Spore Clone. "Nothing happened between you three while I was away these past few years, right?"
"Huh? What are you thinking?"
"Oh, right. Of course."
As though remembering something, the Spore Clone said, "Go to Juxia Tower and collect the last three years' dividends. If you wait any longer, the basement will be stuffed full of cash."
"That's part of why I came back this time." The original Naruto looked at the Spore Clone. "By the way, how has Kakashi been these past few years?"
The Spore Clone thought for a moment. "Pretty good. Same as always-slacking off when he has nothing to do, going to the theater, reading novels, that sort of thing."
"Mm. When does he usually come to see you?"
The Spore Clone answered without even thinking. "If he isn't on a mission, usually around dinnertime. If he's on a mission,