Naruto scurried away in a sorry state, then glanced toward his in-laws and said to Sasuke, "Honey, hurry up. Your parents are calling you over to formally meet your in-laws."
Sasuke looked back at his words. Sure enough, just as Naruto had said, his mother, Uchiha Mikoto, was walking toward them.
"Hmph, I'll let you off this time, but you're still getting a beating when we get home tonight."
Seeing Naruto make his way toward Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, seemingly casually, Sasuke knew Naruto still had something to discuss with them.
After all, Madara Uchiha had now sided with them, but there was still a fake Madara Uchiha and the Ten-Tails outside to deal with. Besides, her anger had mostly run its course.
"Sasuke, you're the best, my sweet wife. I still have something to take care of here. I'll come find you in a bit."
"Hmph, who's your wife? Not me."
Hearing Naruto's nauseatingly sweet words, Sasuke snorted softly and turned to walk toward his mother, Uchiha Mikoto.
By then, Naruto had reached Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and the others.
The moment he arrived, he saw the Pervy Sage affectionately holding Granny Tsunade's hand, the two of them looking utterly lovestruck.
"Well, well, a double celebration?"
"You brat, you just experienced women's doubles. Want to try mixed doubles next?"
Jiraiya patted Naruto's shoulder. Despite his words, his eyes held endless gratitude. If Naruto hadn't revived him, how could he and Tsunade ever have truly gotten together?
"Naruto, we'll wait for you over there."
Tsunade knew Naruto had come to discuss the fighting outside with her grandfather and future grandmother, so she didn't linger. Leaving him with those words, she pulled Jiraiya away.
After they left, Madara looked Naruto up and down curiously. "Whenever I face you, I get