What biju Akiko had told her! After clearing my throat and sending a murderous look to the elder Mitarashi, who couldn't explain the situation to the child clearly, forcing her to come to such conclusions, I tried to remedy the situation:
- You see, Anko-chan, clan heads don't have to be huge and scary to be feared and respected," I explained to the girl, "it's enough that at their word dozens and even hundreds of the strongest shinobi of the village can attack the offender, depending on the size of the clan.
- So they can call on a bunch of strong uncles like Uncle Sakumo for help, and that's why they're feared and respected? - Anko interpreted my answer after a moment's thought.
- Exactly," I shrugged and agreed - she had gotten the gist of it right, but the rest didn't matter - "the only difference is that I'm one of those strong uncles, and when you grow up, you'll become an equally strong aunt.
- I agree to become one right now! - The student enthusiastically shook her head.
- Right now you'll be resting and your mom will be packing for the move," I dampened the little girl's enthusiasm and turned to the said person, 'the clan house is ready, so I'll send a clone with you and he'll take care of everything,' I informed her, stepping outside the protection of the head's house.
- Very well, Ryo-sama," the elder Mitarashi bowed her head.
I created a kage bunshin and sent it with them, then hurried home - I promised my daughter I'd have a training session with the summoning in the morning, and if I was late, there'd be screaming and hysterics again, and Nyarla would just be a pest. I'll get up the nerve to whip both of them and no amount of sad eyes will help them.
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The three Nara glanced at the young man and his companions and looked at each other.
- The third? - The old man raised an eyebrow questioningly, stroking his beard.
- Judging by the size of his chest, it could very well be his type," Shenesu smirked meaningfully, having long ago recognized his nephew's preference.
But no sooner had the two men discussed the subject than they received lightning-fast slaps from the gaunt old woman.
- Enough idle chatter," she rolled her eyes, ignoring the indignant mutterings of the men, "young Anko-chan has shown an undeniable talent at an age that is rare in larger clans, let alone ours, and it's a great stroke of luck that Ryo was able to find her and see her potential.
- You always spoil the fun, as if you wouldn't discuss the topic with your girlfriends and acquaintances as soon as you had the chance," Iiro snorted quietly, but catching the dangerous glint in the other elder's eyes, he preferred not to take any chances and kept the topic on a safer footing, - If Ryo continues to train the girl as effectively for at least the next five or six years, she will be no match for most of the clan's chunin when she graduates from the academy," he shook his head and turned to the head, "and if your nephew's rivalry plan works, the clan will have a new generation of really strong kunoichi.
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