- You're still coming back, aren't you? - I sighed as I watched Mito seal the last few things into a scroll.
- 'Well, well, Ryo-kun, don't be sad,' the scarlet-haired beauty turned to me, smiling slightly mockingly, 'you have enough female company that you won't miss that old woman for long, ho-ho-ho.
- As if I meant that," I snorted, rolling my eyes at her words, but then continued seriously, 'of all the people who have shared knowledge with me, you are the most deserving of the title of Teacher, even if you never admitted it, thank you,' I bowed respectfully.
And I was completely true in my confession, because despite the saved life and very distant kinship, the beautiful Uzumaki could well repay much less, because clan knowledge in this world is valued much more than someone's life.
Even though she almost certainly retained a lot of her knowledge, given the life she had lived and the experience she had gained, but even comparing it to the amount of Fuin textbooks that she had gotten from her father, the difference would be ten times more than that, and it was not only pure knowledge, but also training in their use in practice and a detailed explanation of all the nuances of Fuinjutsu that would not be mentioned on paper simply because all Uzumaki know about it from childhood from their mentors.
One thing that with the help of Mito, managed to save the lives and health of people dear to me more than once, already deserves deep gratitude. And the constant training with an opponent of her strength and experience, allowed me to rise to my current level of strength much faster than it would have been otherwise, despite all the efforts made.
- Oh, Ryo, a real Master would have given you a lot more," she sighed, coming up to me and gently running her hand over my cheek, "especially since a hard working and talented student like you would honor anyone.
I could only hum to myself - when you know that tomorrow you'll be killed on a mission just because you've been playing around today instead of doing your best in training, you'll be motivated to go all out.
- You can always use the call to send a message, and I'll be back in Konoha if you need me, especially since I want to take part in Hiruzen's removal.
Well yes, now that Konoha has another panther contractor, moving with the summoning will be possible from Uzushio at any time, as well as returning back.
- Are you sure you don't want to initiate Kushina-chan into the true state of affairs? - I raised an eyebrow questioningly. - She'll discover the switch sooner or later, and I can't predict how our tomato will react, but I can guarantee it'll be loud.
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