Under the warm midday sun in winter.
Uka Senju, carrying Hengdao her back, with a wooden box tucked under her arm, was leisurely strolling through the Senju Clan Compound, basking in the sun with a look of enjoyment on her face.
He had already hidden all the Scroll that his cousin Hayata Senju, had given him at the Second Elder's manor.
These secrets can only be examined once I get home.
After all, he always had people secretly protecting him.
And these people are not just from the Soratate Branch.
If they see the content, it will cause trouble for the newly united Senju!
Therefore, during the safe period, it's best to wait until your Aunt is home at night and then secretly check the area from your room.
Watching the young man approach, as leisurely as the elders of the clan.
Sitting by the door, Tsunade, her short golden eyebrows furrowed, and asked with a dark expression, "Why are you walking so slowly?"
Grandma said you'd come this morning, why are you so late?
I waited all morning, and then waited for over an hour after lunch.
She thought the person was held up by something.
I never expected him to be taking a leisurely stroll!
Is it because he doesn't want to see himself?
Hearing the girl's question, and seeing her face growing increasingly dark.
Uka Senju knew that if she didn't speak up and explain at this point...
That child's guesses might even veer off to the moon.
So he quickened his pace and said, "I went to Uncle's place this morning, and only came out after having lunch at noon."
"It's only been wandering around for less than half an hour, do you want to give it a try?"
"Bathing in the winter sun feels so comfortable!"
My wandering thoughts were abruptly interrupted by Uka's explanation and invitation.
The thought that he spent the morning with the Second Elder, instead of going to find that blue-eyed man, made me realize he had spent the whole morning with him.
The unpleasantness of waiting for so long was immediately forgotten by Tsunade.
Sure enough, he was held up by other matters!
Her emotions came and went quickly; she walked a few steps to the boy's side.
Under Uka's guidance, they learned these leisurely movements and steps!
The two chatted as they walked into the manor.
Of course, Uka Senju was more of a listener.
Listen to Tsunade share the interesting things that have happened during this time, as well as the troubles she has recently encountered!
Inside the patriarch's manor residence.
On the tatami mat by the living room window, Mito Uzumaki, who had been handling official business for a long time, put down the Scroll in her hand.
She leaned forward slightly and looked out the window with a hint of confusion.
According to Nine-Tails and their own perception, these two little guys had entered the room more than ten minutes ago.
But this distance, which is less than 100 meters as the crow flies, has only covered two-thirds of the distance so far?
Watching the two men muttering to themselves and tucking their hands in their pockets, acting even more like old men than the Second Elder, and slowly moving around.
She sighed helplessly, then chuckled at the memory of the tough little Tsunade.
I remember when the little one first came back to the village, she kept saying she wouldn't get married.
As a result, after going on one date, he developed feelings for that other person.
Over the course of their year and a half of interaction, Tsunade went from being reluctant at the beginning to actively waiting for people at the door.
The two were already engaged, so she wasn't worried that Tsunade was too deeply in love.
Instead, she was worried that her granddaughter wouldn't like it.
However, seeing the two of them like this, Mito Uzumaki's smile grew even wider.
They chatted for a while about the little things in their lives recently.
Uka Senju suddenly remembered the ideas she had given Tsunade last year, which originally belonged to her.
So he changed the subject and asked the girl, "How's your research on those Ninjutsu we came up with together when we went to the river last year?"
Last year by the river? Researching Ninjutsu?
Upon hearing Uka's question, Tsunade was initially taken aback.
But when those three keywords were put together, she instantly remembered the corresponding event.
When she first heard about this idea during her trip last year, she fell in love with those Ninjutsu.
So on the spot, she boasted that she would produce results within a year.
Unfortunately, aside from underestimating the difficulty of those few Ninjutsu...
She also underestimated the difficulty of learning her grandmother's unique Ninjutsu.
Throughout the year, she devoted all her energy to Medical Treatment and Sealing Jutsu.
If Uka hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten about it!
Thinking of this, Tsunade's face involuntarily turned red.
She stammered as she explained, "I was too... too busy, so... I forgot."
"However, I'm certain I'll have figured it out by the end of next year at the latest!"
"I already have some initial ideas. When I have some free time, it won't take a year, maybe six months!"
She was initially embarrassed, but gradually became more assertive.
As Uka Senju smiled, she subconsciously raised her hand and ruffled the girl's blonde hair.
Seeing Tsunade's face growing increasingly red, his affection for her deepened even further.
A few minutes later, the two finally made their way to the living room door.
After reminding Tsunade to watch her movements, Uka Senju knocked on the door. " Grandma Mito, I'm here."
"Enter!"
"Crunch~Squeak."
With the sound of the door hinges turning, Uka Senju took off her shoes and hung her sword on the shelf by the door.
Tsunade, however, had already taken off her shoes and run to the tatami mat where Mito Uzumaki was.
" Grandma Mito!" He approached and bowed.
Uka Senju only sat down Mito Uzumaki at her prompting.
"Here, tea!" Tsunade went up first, poured a cup for the boy before preparing some for herself.
After the two finished their first drink, Mito Uzumaki smiled and said, "Yesterday, the clan assigned you teammates, so you'll soon begin your Ninja career."
"Besides the knife the Second Elder gave you, I also have a specially made amulet for you from within the clan."
As she spoke, she took a small box out of her sleeve.
He placed it on the Low Table and pushed it in front of Uka.
As she gestured for him to examine it, she continued, "This amulet can save your life in a critical moment, so remember to wear it after leaving the village!"
"It's made from several precious metals and Sealing Jutsu, so you don't need to worry about its hardness."
"As for how it works, it contains a clone of the Katsuyu Sage. This clone doesn't require your Chakra; you just need to recharge it for me once a month."
"When you encounter danger, the clone within the ring will immediately take you to the Shikkotsu Forest and send us a message!"
As Mito explained, Uka Senju understood how the amulet worked.
To put it simply, there's a signal receiver inside (a clone of a deity).
When the sage is in danger, he will use the Chakra stored within him to immediately take him away.