When you wake up tomorrow morning, your world will still be perfect.
Satoru got out of bed, looking at the weather outside the window.
Outside the window,
The sky was painted with various colors, as if by a magical artist.
Against a deep blue background, clouds floated like cotton candy, gathering and dispersing, as if performing a silent play.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, forming golden pillars of light that illuminated the earth and Satoru's focused eyes, as if inviting him to explore this mysterious and beautiful world.
"Today, I'll inspect the Ninja Academy to see if anything needs to be arranged."
Coincidentally, Keigo was almost old enough to attend school.
After this semester, he would enroll in the school.
Knowing that he had lost the advantage of pre-knowing the plot, he felt extremely anxious.
Now he had come to terms with it.
So, besides his daily studies, he would spend most of his time living a normal life and doing other relaxing things during this period.
Today, he was going to inspect the Ninja Academy.
And begin preparing some training grounds to enhance Ninja strength in the future.
This was an idea that had suddenly occurred to him after his trip to Mount Myōboku.
The current Ninja Academy already had the Ninjutsu Training System, so practical experience was not lacking.
All that remained was to improve fundamental strength.
Taijutsu, Chakra, Spiritual Energy—after using the Bathing Figure Technique to clean himself with a toothbrush and towel, Satoru glanced at Ayame, who was sound asleep, before leaving the room and heading to the Ninja Academy.
"Oh, baby, Daddy is really working hard, hehe.
Keigo is also going to school now, so I'm relieved.
Always letting him stay with that gloomy guy,
I can't even imagine what your brother would turn into after a while."
Ayame opened her eyes, touching her belly and muttering to herself.
She had met Keigo's teacher before, and she felt his eyes were a bit gloomy.
If it weren't for her trust in her husband, she would never have let Keigo follow a teacher like that.
With school starting soon, she finally felt a little relieved.
At least by playing with his schoolmates, he wouldn't turn out that way.
—Achoo!
Orochimaru was contemplating the next project when he suddenly sneezed.
He wiped his nose: "It seems someone is thinking of me. Could it be you, Jiraiya?"
He thought about it and realized there was nothing about him worth being talked about.
The only one who would talk about him was probably Jiraiya in the Pure Land.
If it weren't for the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, he would definitely drag Jiraiya out of the Pure Land and ask him if he was talking smack about him.
As for Tsunade, impossible.
She was probably off traveling in some country now.
Or gambling.
Leaving behind the single Shizune.
Who hadn't even caught Kakashi's eye yet.
—Achoo!
In a distant foreign land, Tsunade, looking glum, had just left a casino when she let out a sneeze.
"Damn it, which guy is talking about me, making me lose a fortune?"
Tsunade grumbled.
She had lost all her money again.
"Lady Tsunade, please stop."
Just as Tsunade was about to leave, a voice rang out.
It was a very gentlemanly fellow, in a tailcoat, top hat, cane, gold-rimmed glasses, and a full-of-charm smile.
Tsunade: "Hmm? You know me?"
"Of course, I know you. Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Natsume Yūjin, the general manager of Weiling Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. This is my business card." Natsume Yūjin handed over his business card.
Tsunade impatiently took the card.
"Do you need something from me?" she asked directly after reading it.
Natsume Yūjin: "You must have lost all your money inside, right? Coincidentally, the medicine our company has recently developed needs a highly skilled Medical Ninja to guide our product, and Lady Tsunade is exactly who we need—a two-star Medical Ninja certified by the Ninja Association. We will pay you a large sum of compensation."
Hearing that she had lost all her money, Tsunade's expression soured.
But upon hearing about money, she immediately perked up.
This was no longer the Ninja era of the past; one couldn't casually fool people with Transformation Jutsu or similar techniques.
Because every casino hired specialized Ninja to prevent Chakra cheating and Ninja from skipping out on their debts.
Even if they couldn't defeat her, they could apply to Konoha for payment, which would make her lose face.
After all, she was Konoha's Fifth Hokage.
"Very well, I'm interested in what you're offering. Lead the way." Tsunade wasn't worried about any schemes from him.
Because she believed in her former Hokage strength.
Natsume Yūjin smiled at her words: "That's wonderful! With your guidance, our product will surely fulfill its mission."
As if he had received the best answer.
He performed a gentlemanly bow, inviting her to proceed.
Only after Tsunade walked ahead did he adjust his top hat, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
---Walking through the campus.
Looking at the vibrant children, Satoru recalled his younger days.
Back then—he wasn't so vibrant.
Might Guy and Ebisu, however, were quite lively.
A bustling energy rushed forth.
In the blink of an eye, he was already over thirty, soon to be the father of four children.
"These are the first-graders; they're currently training their stamina. Senior Satoru must not have seen this in a long time—"
The leading teacher was incredibly excited.
Oh my god, I actually get to lead Captain Satoru on a campus tour.
This is fantastic.
"Watch me, Ninja Body Flicker Technique!"
"My Transformation Jutsu! I'll turn into a puppy and bite your butt!"
"Ah, Teacher, Xiaoxian wants to bite my butt! Can I punch him?"
Some children in the distance suddenly broke formation and started roughhousing.
"Hey, don't—"
Seeing this, the leading teacher was about to stop them.
"Eh, no need. This is what children are like, so full of energy." Satoru stopped him.
Children who play and fight are real children.
Those like Uchiha Itachi and Kakashi are still a minority.
And even Kakashi had times when he would roughhouse with Might Guy.
"Hmph hmph ha-hee, left hook, thirteen hundred times!"
After walking a bit further, shouts came from one area.
"Good, not bad. Next, fifteen hundred kicks!"
Then Might Guy's voice was heard.
Satoru looked in the direction of the sound, only to see Might Guy teaching the children Taijutsu.
Was Might Guy going to pass on his youth to the other children?
This was an important decision made by Konoha after witnessing Might Guy's Taijutsu power and its importance.
To establish Taijutsu classes.
Specifically to cultivate powerful Taijutsu Ninja.
To prevent encountering situations where Ninjutsu was ineffective again.
Sage Mode—Sage Mode was not yet possible for widespread adoption.
"Yo, it's Satoru! Are you also here to watch our youthful training?"
Might Guy in the distance also sensed someone approaching, and upon seeing Satoru, he immediately shouted a greeting.
And the little sprouts in front of him looked towards them upon hearing this.