After finishing everything and cleaning up all traces and scents, the couple returned to the baby's room and breathed a sigh of relief when they saw their babies still sound asleep.
They slowly fell asleep on the mat next to the cradle.
Only the two siblings suddenly blinked their eyes and cooed to each other.
...
Morning.
Little Naruto brewed his favourite instant noodles and ate them with relish, Next to him were two linked figurines, one a handsome Satoru, and the other a tiny Naruto.
"Uncle Satoru said that when I go to the Ninja School and input that thing called Chakra, these two little figures will be able to talk.
He said it's his greatest masterpiece."
Satoru had given him these things before he left yesterday.
Naruto grinned as he looked at the figurines now.
This was the first person to give him a gift.
He didn't know what the greatest masterpiece looked like, but it must be very great.
"I want to learn from Uncle Satoru and make two dolls as gifts for his two babies."
Little Naruto smiled, thinking he should return the favour.
...
Ichiraku Ramen.
Ibara Keisen spun a sign in his hand.
Teuchi served him a steaming bowl of ramen, and after thanking him, he slurped it into his mouth.
"Uncle Teuchi, hasn't Sensei arrived yet?"
He asked while eating.
Teuchi smiled and said, "He said he was coming to help today, maybe the kids are too mischievous."
"My babies aren't mischievous at all, they're very well-behaved."
Outside the door, Satoru walked in with a smile.
They don't cry, don't fuss, and don't make people worry.
Thinking of the Fourth's son, the Third's grandson, and the future Seventh's son, at least for now, his two children are very calm and reassuring.
"Oh, Sensei is beaming, he's been very happy these past few days!" Ibara Keisen teased.
Satoru heard this: "Hmm, speaking of which, Ibara, you're sixteen now, isn't it time you found a girlfriend?
When I was your age, I already knew how to look for a partner.
If you don't look now, it'll be harder later."
"Sensei, you're only two years older than me, don't talk like you're old!!"
Ibara Keisen's face showed his exasperation at this.
"And, isn't it a bit too early to look now?"
"I don't think it's too early.
I know a girl who's the same age as you.
I'll introduce her to you sometime soon, she's an excellent female Ninja," Satoru said with a smile.
He didn't know why, but after he got married, he enjoyed playing matchmaker for others.
Hmm, it gives him a sense of accomplishment, haha.
Anyway, he didn't intend to change.
Ibara Keisen: "Who? Do I know her?"
"Hehe, of course, you'll have to explore that for yourself.
I'll introduce you two then.
It would be perfect if you two hit it off.
If you're not capable, I'll introduce her to Iruka or Mibu Shinobi instead."
Satoru said mysteriously.
"…" Ibara Keisen was speechless.
Introducing one girl to several people, and familiar ones at that, how much do you approve of this girl?
He didn't reject his sensei's good intentions.
Every time he saw his sensei and his wife, he also felt a stir in his heart, a desire to find his other half.
A girl approved by his sensei must be excellent.
"Alright, introduce her to me when you have time, I'll try getting to know her."
"Sensible, now give me back that proxy certificate." Satoru was very satisfied, then brought up the main topic.
This gathering, besides reviewing the pros and cons of his disciple's mission actions and correcting any mistakes, was mainly about this item.
Ibara Keisen handed him the token with 'Satoru the Omnipotent' written on it.
"Sensei, this thing is amazing, can you give me another one?"
Slap!
Satoru slapped him on the head: "Brat, do you think this thing is so easy to make!
First, this token is made of Chakra metal, which allows it to adapt to my Chakra nature transformation.
You know the price of Chakra metal, don't you?"
Hiss!
Ibara Keisen gasped.
As a weapon master who also specialised in Spatial-Temporal Ninjutsu, all his weapons combined, even if their value was doubled, would still not equal the material cost of a token that size.
No wonder he felt something was off about this token before!
"Secondly, as I told you, it takes me half a month of sleepless nights to complete one use of this technique.
Do you know how much effort that takes?"
Ibara Keisen nodded.
It was not surprising how long such a powerful technique would take to prepare.
"Thirdly, you're a Chunin, and I don't think it'll be long before you're promoted to Special Jonin.
It's not good to rely too much on this thing."
Satoru advised.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore.
Today, we'll review the summary of the Hidden Rain Village mission actions…"
"Yes."
...
After giving his disciple a lesson and working half a day at his father-in-law's place, Satoru went to Konoha's Resource Department.
He collected the money for his S-rank mission.
Fifteen million, that was his share as the captain.
Ibara Keisen, for example, only received eight million.
Barely enough to buy some Chakra metal.
That's right, Chakra metal is that expensive.
Like the twin swords in Asuma's hands in the original work, they were worth more than he was.
"Oh yeah, I'm finally not a kept man anymore.
I'm also that Jonin who earns 500,000 a month."
The money from S-rank missions, plus his monthly salary, and money from the Third Shinobi World War era.
Although he spent a lot on various missions and training, he still had a good amount of savings.
He could buy more things and maintain his training.
Training was also very expensive, like storage scrolls, one of which cost him a month's salary.
Really,
Sometimes, thinking about Boruto, Sasuke's family was still paying off their mortgage, and Choji could eat until Asuma felt heartbroken, it wasn't without reason.
Most of a Ninja's funds were spent on life-saving Ninja tools.
"If you can't run five laps, do fifteen hundred leg kicks, one-two, one-two…"
Just after getting his money and wanting to go home, he suddenly heard a familiar voice.
Following the sound, good heavens, a bowl cut and a tight suit.
He lightly shifted his steps, pretending not to see him, and floated past Might Guy, who was walking on his hands.
He felt it was great that the special bandages hadn't been made yet.
Due to the special nature of the bandages, bandages that could serve as a vessel for Unmeasurable Empty Place naturally couldn't be made from ordinary cloth, so he hadn't worn bandages on his head these past few days.
Now he was very glad he hadn't made them in advance.
Watching the anime, he only felt Might Guy's clothes and hairstyle were comical, but it was different when the real person appeared before you.
It was like his best friend cosplaying Might Guy, not only wearing a tight suit and a bowl cut, with slightly protruding acorns, but also wanting to go shopping with him—that scene made Satoru's scalp tingle.
"He definitely won't recognise me."
Satoru prayed in his heart that Might Guy would not recognise his former classmate as a handsome man.
Tap, tap, tap!
"Yo, it's Satoru, long time no see, want to have a passionate handstand race?"
A terrifying scene occurred.
Might Guy suddenly turned his head towards him, smiling and flashing his white teeth.