Ryuga found himself sitting across from his father, Minato Namikaze, in the comfort of their home in Konoha. He recounted his encounter with Hatake Kakashi, the man with the lazy eyes, to his attentive father.
"Kakashi? He's one of the strongest jounin in Konoha," Minato remarked, his voice tinged with pride. "He's also a former student of mine. A skilled shinobi, to say the least."
Ryuga nodded, absorbing his father's words with interest. The revelation only added to the mystery surrounding Kakashi and his enigmatic presence.
Beside Minato, Kushina leaned forward, her expression serious. "Ryuga, listen to me. Kakashi may be a talented shinobi, but he's... different. Don't let his demeanour fool you. And whatever you do, stay away from that book he always carries."
Ryuga blinked in surprise, taken aback by Kushina's sudden warning. "Why? What's wrong with the book?"
Kushina's eyes flashed with a rare hint of sternness, her maternal instincts kicking into overdrive. "Just trust me on this, Ryuga. Some things are better left untouched. Promise me you won't go near that book."
Ryuga felt a chill run down his spine at the intensity of his mother's gaze. He nodded quickly, sensing the seriousness of her warning. "I promise, Mom. I won't go near the book."
Minato chuckled softly at the exchange between mother and son, amused by Kushina's protective instincts. "You heard your mother, Ryuga. Best to heed her advice."
Ryuga nodded, a newfound sense of caution settling over him. Kakashi's mysterious aura and the warning from his parents had left him with a lingering sense of unease. But he trusted his family's guidance, knowing that they only had his best interests at heart.
As the conversation shifted to lighter topics, Ryuga couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Kakashi and his book than met the eye. But for now, he would heed his mother's warning and keep his distance, content in the safety of his family's embrace.