Ryun saw Uchiha Itachi take Uchiha Sasuke away. He said to Tsunade, "Honey, let's go back to the village too. As for the previous Otsutsuki state, don't tell anyone."
Tsunade nodded. The reason shinobi are powerful, aside from high attack and low defense, lies in their unknown jutsu, secret techniques, and trump cards.
Once a shinobi's jutsu and trump cards are known, people will study them, and people will think of ways to counter them. For example, take the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
This jutsu had already become famous across the world during the Warring States Period. Although it is a C-rank jutsu, it is a compulsory technique for every Uchiha.
Over such a long period of time, it has long been thoroughly researched. How to dodge it, what technique to use to counter or block it.
Because of this, the Great Fireball Technique gradually became a technique that can't burn people to death. Similarly, it's not just the Great Fireball Technique. Every ninja village has had jutsu countered.
In combat, a single jutsu basically doesn't work in a one-on-one duel. More accurately, it can't achieve a one-hit kill.
Unless there's a huge difference in strength, fights usually go on for a long time, ending with a narrow margin between life and death.
Ryun put his arm around her waist. "Hold on tight." Hearing this, Tsunade tightened her hold on Ryun. In the next moment, a flash of golden light appeared, and the two vanished from the spot.
Uchiha Ju was currently looking at her fair, long legs, swinging them while sitting on the sofa.
'I wonder how Mom and Dad are doing. I wonder if the enemy is strong. I just called Itachi brother, I don't know if I could help them.' Uchiha Ju pouted. For the first time, she felt her strength was insufficient, and she was filled with a desire for power.
Right at that moment, Ryun and Tsunade's figures appeared in front of her. Her pupils contracted. 'So this is the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique. So amazing.'
"Mom. Dad." Uchiha Ju got up and rushed towards the two, hugging their waists.
Tsunade and Ryun looked at each other and smiled. Ryun crouched down and, the next second, picked Uchiha Ju up.
"My little princess, why are you still awake? Worried about Mom and Dad." Ryun's heart was filled with sweetness at that moment. His daughter was very thoughtful.
"Mhm." She nodded, pressing her little face against Ryun's face. Ryun felt the coolness and softness. He looked at his daughter with heartache. "Good girl, let Daddy give you a kiss."
Ryun kissed his daughter's little cheek, feeling wonderful inside. Then he looked into Tsunade's gentle eyes and immediately felt his whole life was worth it.
Uchiha Ju smiled. The family chatted for a long time. Uchiha Ju was sent upstairs to sleep, while Tsunade and Ryun went to the master bedroom.
Tsunade transformed into another mode, which made Ryun's eyes turn red. So...
The next morning
Ryun's legs were trembling a little. The Chakra Pill of Otsutsuki Kinshiki was indeed quite formidable. He was having a bit of a hard time handling it.
Tsunade now also possessed Six Paths-level strength. Their physical strength was almost equal now. It came down to who had greater willpower.
Clearly, Ryun won. But this victory wasn't easy. He got up and walked towards the kitchen.
He turned on the flame. Ryun began cooking today's food. They were tired yesterday, so today they should eat something nutritious. As the menu provider for the Guofeng Restaurant.
His cooking skills weren't bad either. So he tied on an apron, gave himself a small application of Samsara to recover stamina, and began cooking.
Tsunade was still lying in bed at this moment. Last night tired her out a lot too. She was recuperating and building up energy. Ryun estimated she wouldn't recover for another six hours.
So he first made meals for his good daughter, Uchiha Ju. First a love bento, then various breakfast items, like steamed buns.
After handing them to Uchiha Ju and instructing her to be careful, he returned to the kitchen to continue working.
Actually, giving instructions wasn't really necessary. After all, Hatake Sakumo's missions hadn't been many recently. He just had to guard Uchiha Ju.
This was the last order Ryun had given him, and it hadn't been updated yet.
Uchiha Ju walked on the street. Her identity as the Hokage's daughter had now been exposed. Everyone looked at her with kindness, amiability, and respect.
Uchiha Ju felt a bit shy. She quickened her pace. If she had known, she wouldn't have been so willful, wouldn't have gone to see who the Hokage was. This feeling of being stared at was so embarrassing.
Uchiha Itachi was wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts, looking like a friendly big brother from the neighborhood, standing at the school entrance looking around.
He was waiting for Uchiha Ju. That's right, he was waiting for Uchiha Ju. This guy was simply audacious. After Ryun found out he wanted to pursue Uchiha Ju, he actually didn't restrain himself.
Hatake Sakumo, following behind, sucked in a cold breath, sighing. "As expected of Clan Leader Fugaku's son. Such perseverance. I heard Clan Leader Fugaku and the Hokage seemed to have sparred yesterday."
"I wonder how Clan Leader Fugaku's body is now. After sending off Uchiha Ju, I should go check on him." Hatake Sakumo made up his mind to go see him immediately after work ended.
Uchiha Clan District. At this moment, Uchiha Fugaku had his left arm in a sling, holding a teacup with his right hand and drinking. Suddenly, his throat tightened, and he coughed.
The tea in his mouth sprayed out. He began to wonder, who the hell is thinking about me. Damn it.
He thought about it and felt it was Ryun. Then he took back the swear word. Uchiha Mikoto, beside him, seeing him like this, couldn't help but ask.
"What's wrong, honey? Are you uncomfortable somewhere." Uchiha Mikoto looked at Uchiha Fugaku, her eyes filled with worry.
After all, when he came back yesterday, he was limping, muttering. "Itachi, son, I took the hit for you. You must strive hard. Bring my daughter-in-law home."
Uchiha Mikoto didn't know what happened, but as a virtuous wife and mother, she still bandaged Fugaku's wounds.
She was on good terms with Kushina and had also met Tsunade. Tsunade had taught her a few shinobi healing and bandaging techniques.
Therefore, Uchiha Fugaku's wounds were treated by Uchiha Mikoto.
Now, seeing Uchiha Fugaku choke on water, she sighed.
Uchiha Fugaku smiled and shook his head. "It's nothing, honey. I just drank too quickly." After saying that, he poured himself another cup of tea.
This time, he drank this cup of tea uneventfully. Only then did Uchiha Mikoto relax. Then she knelt beside Uchiha Fugaku.
She picked up the porridge on the table and fed Uchiha Fugaku spoonful by spoonful.
Uchiha Fugaku's gaze was gentle as he looked at Uchiha Mikoto, sighing in his heart. As expected of the goddess of the Uchiha clan, the clan flower of her time. Cultured, reasonable, understanding.
Most importantly, much more gentle than his teacher's wife. And she never loses her temper. This made Uchiha Fugaku's mouth curve up. Yes, found another point where I surpass my teacher today.
Uchiha Mikoto gave Uchiha Fugaku a sidelong glance. This guy, eating is eating, why is he smiling.
However, she didn't think more about it and continued feeding Uchiha Fugaku.
Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Mikoto. A gleam appeared in his eyes. "Honey, how about we have a third child."
Hearing this, Uchiha Mikoto's face turned red. "You're awful. Saying such things in broad daylight. Aren't you ashamed."
Uchiha Fugaku put one arm around Uchiha Mikoto's waist, laughing heartily. "Hehe, I just feel two children at home aren't quite enough. Besides, it's an era of peace now."
"Children born now can grow up peacefully and happily. There won't be such great sacrifices anymore." Uchiha Fugaku also deeply respected his teacher in his heart.
He is practically a saint. With absolute strength, peerless charisma, unique political skills, he strengthened Konoha, ended the near-millennium-long conflicts of the ninja world. Unified the entire ninja world.
With the unification of the Five Great Nations, the remaining small countries, seeing this, came to Konoha one after another, requesting to become subjects of Konoha Village, seeking Konoha Village's protection.
Today, in the Hokage's office, Nara Luming, despite his old age, was still working diligently.
He couldn't help but curse Ryun inwardly. That damn Ryun doesn't handle any administrative affairs at all. Leaving an old man like me to handle them.
Although he had received Ryun's favor, obtained eternal life, and his bodily functions had returned to their peak, this also meant he had no chance of retirement.
Nara Shikaku was currently also helping his father handle administrative affairs. But there was just so damn much of it. The two of them received daimyo, received Kage from small hidden villages. Almost every reception lasted an hour.
And there were so many small countries and small villages. Early in the morning, both father and son were already somewhat numb.
"Father, how many more countries are there." Nara Shikaku was helpless at the moment. Receiving these nations' number one figures sounds and looks glorious, but it's actually mentally and physically taxing.
They had to consider whether what they said was reasonable, consider whether the conditions offered by the other side were beneficial to Konoha.
They also had to think, if beneficial, how much would Konoha benefit. So troublesome.
Nara Luming sighed. "Shikaku, don't worry. After we finish this busy period, I'll have the Hokage give us a raise."
Nara Shikaku was helpless but could only continue working. Although he wanted to say he didn't lack money, thinking of his father at such an old age still handling Konoha's administration, he couldn't just drop everything and not help him to rest, could he.
So, this father-son pair each received one country, carefully considering every word, screening for conditions beneficial to Konoha. This way, they wouldn't betray the trust Hokage Ryun placed in them.
After working for a while, Shikaku suddenly had a brainwave. "Father, do you think Shikamaru will have to take over our jobs in the future."
Luming also understood. His eyes lit up, but there was a trace of worry in his gaze. "Shikamaru is only 7 years old. Isn't that a bit." His eyes held desire and reluctance, struggling intensely.
Shikaku, however, shook his head. "The Hokage once said, 'When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a great man, it always first frustrates his spirit and will, exhausts his muscles and bones, exposes him to starvation and poverty, harasses him by troubles and setbacks so as to stimulate his spirit, toughen his nature and enhance his abilities.'"
"I think this is an excellent training opportunity." Shikaku's mouth curved up. When it comes to scheming against my son, I'm serious.