Yuta did not know trouble was coming. He saw the red-haired couple. They looked like they would keep shopping. So he quickly found a tavern and went inside. He ordered some food. Then he used his senses.
Because Yuta could sense things in a special way, he clearly saw what the couple looked like in his mind.
If that man was not Akano, who else could it be?
"He is still alive! Kiko was sad for a long time after hearing he died." Yuta felt very surprised.
But Akano was alive and did not go back to Konoha. Yuta already had some ideas why.
He had never seen such sad things happen in his past life. But he had heard many stories about them.
"Maybe it is because of her!" Yuta thought. He looked at the young woman next to Akano. She had a happy smile.
But what was really happening? He still needed to go to Akano and ask him.
The sun was about to go down. Akano and his wife walked out of the market. It seemed they were going home.
Yuta quietly followed them. He saw they went to a small village far away.
Akano had been thought dead before.
He talked with Kanako. They moved here to start a new life.
The mountains around the village seemed to keep it away from the world. The people here lived very peacefully. Life was hard, but they lived without worry. Everything seemed calm and comfortable.
Yuta looked at the peaceful village. He thought of his family. It would be great if he could live with his family in such a calm place.
But he still needed to find out about Akano first. He could sense Akano and the woman from the Uzumaki clan stop in front of a simple house.
They were talking and laughing. Akano opened the door and helped the woman walk in.
Yuta looked at their happy faces. He really did not want to bother them.
But then he thought of Black Zetsu and Uchiha Madara hiding. He suddenly became alert.
"Has Black Zetsu already been watching the Uzumaki clan?"
Yuta did not know that his being here would change things. If the woman was pregnant with Nagato, then Nagato was older than in the stories. He would also be very strong.
Then, Yuta walked toward Akano's house. He stood outside the door for a while. Finally, he decided to knock.
"Pah! Pah! Pah!"
"Who is it?" Akano's wife said from inside.
"I am Akano's friend. Please ask him to come and open the door." Yuta shouted into the house.
"Who is looking for me?" Akano heard the noise outside. He asked Kanako.
"I do not know. He said, He is your friend."
Akano heard Kanako's answer. He became alert right away.
"You go back into the house and hide first. I will go out and look."
Kanako went back into the house. Akano walked to the door carefully. He stopped some distance from the door. He shouted outside, "Who are you?"
Yuta heard Akano's familiar voice. He suddenly felt many emotions. He thought the happy young boy was now hiding his past.
"I am Yuta!" Akano heard the answer from outside. He felt relieved. It was not an enemy.
"But why is Yuta here? How did he find this place?" He felt unsure. But he still walked forward to open the door. Yuta's familiar face was in front of him.
Akano looked at his old friend. He felt a little embarrassed. He did not know how to say hello. He chose to run away and let everyone down.
Akano stepped aside to open the door more. He asked Yuta to come in.
Yuta followed Akano into their room. He saw Kanako staring at him nervously. Then he looked at Akano. He hesitated to speak.
Akano knew what Kanako was thinking. He smiled at her to make her feel better.
"This is my friend from when I was a child. He is not a bad person. Do not worry. It is okay." Kanako heard Akano's words. She also felt relieved. She smiled awkwardly at Yuta and stood up to get them water.
But then she thought, "Akano said this is his friend. So is he a ninja from Konoha?"
Akano had told Kanako who he really was after they got married.
Akano was not from the Land of Whirlpools. But Kanako felt very touched that Akano would give up everything for her. She did not care that he hid things before. So it was not hard for her to guess who Yuta was.
Kanako left. Yuta sat down on the chair. He looked at Akano like he was amused. "Tell me, what is going on?"
Akano saw that Yuta was not sent by Konoha to find him. He felt completely relaxed.
He raised his eyebrows and shrugged like he did not care. "You saw what happened. It was for Kanako. She is the woman from before. She is my wife now."
"Was it worth it?"
"Worth it!" Akano knew what Yuta asked. He looked loving. "She is the best woman I have ever met. I found that I cannot live without her. Also, she is pregnant with my child."
"You have made your choice. I cannot say more. But you need to be careful. There are still many hidden powers in the dark of the ninja world. They will not leave you alone because you have the bloodline of the Uzumaki." Yuta was his friend. He still warned him.
"Oh? Do you know something?" Akano looked serious.
Yuta did not know how to answer Akano's question.
People thought Uchiha Madara was dead. Black Zetsu had never shown himself to people.
So he just said, "Do not worry about these things. You know I can sense things well. I found a special chakra around you. It is like someone is always watching you."
Akano heard Yuta say this. He also became serious.
He looked worried and asked, "Even you do not know who they are?"
Yuta shook his head gently. "No! That person hides very well and moves very fast. When I found you, I carefully sensed around you to make sure it was you. I found some strange things."
Akano heard Yuta's answer and became quiet. He did not know what to do about this unknown danger.
He felt completely helpless. Yuta could not tell him too much. It would be hard to explain where he got this news.
At this time, Kanako walked in from outside with a kettle. She saw that the room felt a little sad. She looked a little worried. She asked Akano, "What happened to you?"
Akano looked up at Kanako. She was pregnant. He wondered if he should tell her about this. Kanako did not want to go to Konoha. Even if he told her, what would happen? It would only make her worry more.
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