After passing through the cold winter and the humid spring, the summer in the Land of Whirlpools this year is hotter than usual.
Fortunately, air conditioners and refrigerators had already been developed domestically, so people were not at risk of dying from the heat. However, outdoor activities and work were severely affected. It is said that Fuguki's grilled fish shop and Roshi's hot pot shop were also affected, with business declining significantly.
Anyway...
The country remains peaceful. As for outside the country...
It is the same as usual, in a state of overall peace with localized chaos. Small frictions constantly appear, but there is no large-scale chaos.
During this period, even the commotion around the Fourth Hokage in Konoha seems to have gradually calmed down.
But...
It is said that the Land of Rain seems to be having an increasingly hard time. Affected by the three major ninja villages, the legendary Ninja Sword Research Institute was established within the Land of Rain. The Land of Rain, already suffering from its long-term civil war, was in a state of destitution. With the addition of foreign ninjas entering...
The common people inside the country are truly living in deep water and scorching fire!
After all...
The ninjas of the Five Great Ninja Villages are not kind people!
Uzumaki Jun, holding the one-year-old Itachi, frowned and fell into deep thought...
He estimated that Hanzo of the Salamander probably regrets it now!
The sole pillar of the Land of Rain and Amegakure is now old. He did not resolve everything while he was young and in his prime, and now it is even more impossible.
Plus, in recent years, most of the refugees coming to the Land of Whirlpools were poached from the Land of Rain...
Causing a significant drop in the Land of Rain's population resources.
After all, being in a period of constant war...
The number of people dying always exceeds the number being born...
"What are you thinking about?" Mikoto walked over gently, looked at Uzumaki Jun, poured a glass of water, and said with a smile, "No work today?"
"Nothing much." Jun snapped back to reality, lifted the babbling Itachi, and said, "Everything has stabilized now. The rest is left to Hibiki, so I can rest for a few days."
The one-year-old Itachi was starting to talk, though his pronunciation was still a bit unclear...
After playing with Itachi for a while, Jun looked at the glass of honey water with a straw in front of him and said, "Is this the honey sent by the Kamizuru clan?"
It was not the specially made S-grade honey, but a new type of honey, more suitable for infants and young children. It was non-toxic, not very sweet, but had high nutritional value.
"Yes." Mikoto nodded slightly and said, "The Kamizuru clan sends a bottle every month."
It had already been inspected by Kyoko and Nono, and would not cause any harm to a one-year-old baby's body. In fact, long-term use could even help with physical growth, development, and increase chakra activity.
"Hmm." Jun secretly took a sip and muttered, "The Uchiha clan's Kekkei Genkai combined with the Uzumaki clan's Kekkei Genkai, plus so many health supplements... what will the future Itachi become?"
He would probably become even more of a monster than Nagato, that monster.
The taste was a bit bland, not as rich in floral aroma as the S-grade. He did not really like it...
"You!" Mikoto gave Jun a look for stealing a sip and said, "That is Itachi's. If you steal it right in front of him, be careful he gets angry."
"Ya ya!"
Itachi, hearing someone call his name, waved his arms and legs around again...
"He won't." Uzumaki Jun lifted Itachi and swayed him back and forth, smiling as he said, "If you are not obedient, Dad will spank you!"
Spank him hard!
He absolutely must not be allowed to come into contact with that troublesome Will of Fire. The Land of Whirlpools only has the ideology of the Red Doctrine...
You will definitely become an excellent successor to the Red Doctrine!
However...
"Stop talking nonsense." Mikoto rolled her eyes, took Itachi back, and played with him, saying, "If Mother hears that, she will definitely spank you again."
"Such favoritism towards the grandchild!" Uzumaki Jun stood up, stretched, and said with a helpless sigh, "I was such a dear child to my mother back then! Now she spanks me without a second thought!"
And the Clan Leader...
It really gives me a headache...
Lately, the Clan Leader has been looking at me with more and more disapproval.
"We are going to the Grand Elder's place for a meal this afternoon."
Uzumaki Jun pinched Itachi's white and tender little cheek...
"The old man has dedicated his whole life to the Land of Whirlpools. Now it is time for him to retire."
Even at his age, he still works like a young person, staying up late researching...
Even if he is an elder of the Uzumaki clan...
He cannot keep that up forever!
He did not want this respectable old man to suddenly die in the research lab one day...
He also wondered how the training of troops in the Land of Snow was going. He could ask about Komaki and Kai's situation this afternoon. And about Konoha...
Indeed...
Any public opinion will gradually calm down over time. It seems we still need to add fuel to the fire.
After all, those prisoners are still waiting for them to pay the ransom...
"I will also bring the first birthday gifts sent by the Muroto clan as a present."
He sighed inwardly...
"What kind of things are they sending?!"
They actually included things like Maoxuewang for a child??
Does Muroto Jōmon not want his job anymore?
If you have nothing to send, can't you learn from Kakuzu and just give a bigger red envelope?
Thinking of this, Uzumaki Jun's face unconsciously broke into a smile, and he muttered, "I never thought the stern-faced one could be so generous."
"Okay." Mikoto nodded slightly and said, "I will prepare it later." She hesitated for a moment but felt she should speak up, "Clan Leader Fugaku seems a bit..."
Something is off!
Ever since Grandpa Madara's identity was exposed, Clan Leader Fugaku seems to have something on his mind.
When he gave the Uchiha clan's secret techniques as a first birthday gift, he kept looking at Itachi as if thinking about something.
"Do not worry." Uzumaki Jun, after hearing Mikoto's words, said, "I will go talk to him in a few days."
It is probably about the relationship between Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Madara...
No matter how you look at it, back then...
He really did trick the Uchiha clan!
Thinking of this, Uzumaki Jun helplessly rubbed his head...
"I hope the ideological education these past few years has had some effect."
He looked at Itachi, who was still sipping his honey water...
"In a few days, it seems to be Shijō and Yabachi's wedding." Uzumaki Jun stroked his chin and said, "Do not forget when the time comes."
"I won't! Clan Leader Kamizuru sent the invitation last time." Mikoto covered her mouth and chuckled, "He just kept having a livid face. I wonder how Shijō is doing now?"
"I heard he signed a hundred-year indenture contract." Uzumaki Jun said gleefully, "And he promised Kamizuru Seihō that the first child must have the Kamizuru surname!"
After all, he got their daughter pregnant for no reason...
Who wouldn't be angry about that!
Not only that, even Clan Leader Muroto has had a dark look on his face lately. You know, he always wanted to become in-laws with Kamizuru Seihō.
Now...
No hope...
Even if there was hope, Muroto Jōen would not agree. For some reason, he and Kamizuru Yabachi simply cannot get along. They always bicker and mock each other when they meet. And...
He already has someone he likes, an ordinary girl without any Kekkei Genkai, but said to be very gentle, obedient, and virtuous.
Back then, he refused Muroto Jōmon's offer to join the Whirlpool Police and chose to join the army instead, precisely because Muroto Jōmon was too controlling, wanting to arrange everything for him. You have to understand...
He is twenty years old now!
Sure enough...
Once grown up, his wings hardened. After joining the army, he rarely goes home. It is said Muroto Jōmon was so angry he almost had a myocardial infarction...
After work and on holidays, he would drag Kamizuru Seihō, two middle-aged men, to drink and complain together.
Last time, Kamizuru Seihō told him that it seems Muroto Jōmon already has some regrets and wanted him to persuade Muroto Jōen...
Uzumaki Jun shook his head helplessly and muttered, "I will talk to Muroto Jōen in a few days, after Yabachi's wedding."
Otherwise...
What if Muroto Jōmen gets sick from anger?
Didn't you see? The first birthday gift he sent for Itachi was actually Maoxuewang!
His mind is starting to get muddled.
Uzumaki Jun checked the time, looked at Itachi who had already fallen asleep in Mikoto's arms, smiled slightly, and said quietly, "It is time. Let us set off."
After visiting the Grand Elder, he planned to spend the night at his mom's place. Otherwise, his dad and mom would complain again that he did not bring Itachi over.
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