Before leaving Team Seven, Minato told Liumu that missions like today's would become a regular occurrence.
Liumu returned to his doorstep in low spirits.
From a distance, he saw a man bearing the Uchiha crest standing beneath a streetlamp not far from his home.
He walked over. Upon seeing Liumu, the man gave him a slight nod in greeting.
Then he took a letter from the ninja tool pouch behind him and handed it to Liumu.
"Tomorrow marks one month since the clan head's son was born. The clan head specifically sent me to invite you. We hope you will grace his humble home with your presence."
Liumu: "???"
Son?
One month old??
Liumu froze in surprise for a moment, then realization struck him.
At this point in time, could it be... the legendary Itachi!!!
But...
After that pleasant surprise, Liumu saw the man off.
Only then did he wonder why Fugaku had invited him when his relationship with the Uchiha was so sensitive.
Could it be because I'm Jiraiya's student?
But that doesn't make sense either.
Fugaku and Jiraiya rarely had any contact.
With Master Jiraiya away, he should have invited Minato. What was he thinking, inviting me?
Still, since the invitation had already reached him, Liumu had no reason to refuse.
The legendary Itachi, just one month old!
The legendary Itachi, whom everyone had such high hopes for!
"Liumu, hurry up! We still have to buy a present!"
Early that morning, Han was especially excited to attend her first one-month celebration. She had gotten up to wash and dress before dawn.
The previous night, after Liumu told Han that he wanted to attend the one-month celebration for Uchiha Fugaku's child with her, she had been so happy that she had barely slept all night.
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