Main World.
Autumn, Year 19 of Konoha.
Underground chamber, Toyotomi Clan Grounds.
The Dragon Vein's light flowed slowly through the runic array's focal point, bathing the entire chamber in a pale golden glow. Toyotomi Yinglang stood at its center, forming hand seals as dark golden energy surged from his body and resonated with the Dragon Vein. Sakura Haruno stood beside him, carrying a small bundle containing a few changes of clothes and several Soul Yin Stones.
"Did you leave a clone behind?"
Sakura Haruno asked.
"I did."
Toyotomi Yinglang nodded.
"Its presence, chakra, Sharingan-all exactly like the original's. Tobirama Senju won't be able to tell."
A faint smile curled Sakura Haruno's lips.
"Good."
"Let's go."
Toyotomi Yinglang held out his hand.
Sakura Haruno took it.
The Dragon Vein's light suddenly flared, engulfing their figures.
The next second, they vanished from the chamber.
New Capital, British Continent.
Consort Xin's bedchamber, Imperial Palace.
Kushina sat by the bed, holding Jilan, who was almost a year old. The little fellow was grabbing her long red hair and stuffing it into his mouth.
"Don't eat that."
Kushina gently caught his little hand.
"It's dirty."
Jilan babbled, refusing to give up.
"You're this big and still eating hair?"
A familiar voice came from the doorway.
Kushina looked up and saw Toyotomi Yinglang standing there, a faint smile on his lips.
"Yinglang!"
Her eyes lit up.
Toyotomi Yinglang walked over, sat beside her, and reached out to take Jilan into his arms. The little fellow stared at him curiously with a pair of scarlet Sharingan eyes.
"Jilan, did you miss Daddy?"
Jilan babbled and reached for his face.
"You did."
Toyotomi Yinglang smiled.
"I missed you too."
Kushina leaned against his shoulder and closed her eyes.
"I'm just glad you're back."
"Let me look at