No. 64 Konoha Street.
Everyone stared silently at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen scratched his head, oblivious.
"Why... why are you all looking at me like that?"
Veins popped out on Mizuna's forehead. He really wanted to strangle this bastard right now.
The woman seemed to realize something and smiled.
"Little brothers, come inside first. It's hot out here."
Mizuna and the others followed her in.
"Excuse the intrusion," Mizuna and Danzo said politely.
"Is this the scent of a beautiful big sister's house?"
Hiruzen was sniffing the air frantically, looking like he was getting high off the oxygen.
Mizuna and Danzo felt second-hand embarrassment and pretended not to know him.
Inside, the woman poured them some juice.
Danzo and Hiruzen drank it happily. Mizuna didn't drink; it was still too sweet for him.
Seeing the woman sit down, Mizuna asked directly:
"Excuse me... Big Sister, is your name Naida?"
The woman wasn't surprised. She seemed to know what he was going to ask.
"Yes, I am Naida. Little brother, are you here because of Ah-Moku (Mokuma)?"
Hearing this, Mizuna realized Naida knew everything.
"Ah-Moku... is he doing well?"
Mizuna paused.
She asked if he was doing well, not why he abandoned her... Haji-Naida... you really are an angel...
"Little brother?"
Hearing Naida call him, Mizuna snapped out of it and replied quickly:
"He's doing great! Eating well and sleeping well!"
Naida laughed.
"Haha, you're funny, little brother."
She rested her chin on her hand and looked at the dandelions by the window.
"Knowing he is well... is enough for me."
Seeing Naida look depressed, Mizuna asked:
"Sister Naida... are you married?"
Naida was stunned by the question.
"Me? No~ I've never been married~"
Mizuna was confused.
"Then... that little guy..."
Mizuna pointed to the little child looking at them curiously.
Naida followed Mizuna's finger and smiled.
"That is my younger sister~ Her name is Daohua (Rice Flower)."
Mizuna was shocked. "Isn't that a boy?"
Mizuna thought Naida misspoke.
"Eh? That's your sister?"
"There's a huge age gap..." Danzo commented in surprise.
"Could they have different mothers?" Hiruzen blurted out another wild theory.
Immediately, Mizuna and Danzo dragged him to the corner, beat him up, and then returned to their seats.
Seeing their confusion, Naida explained:
"Daohua and I share the same mother."
Hiruzen, mouth still itchy, added: "Different fathers then?"
The two beat him up again.
The middle-aged man standing to the side (the father) had a face as black as the bottom of a pot.
Naida smiled sadly.
"Well... Mother... because she was older, and Konoha's medical facilities weren't very advanced back then, she passed away while giving birth to Daohua..."
Daohua seemed sad hearing this and ran over to hug her father's leg, seeking comfort.
The middle-aged man looked at his little "daughter" with sadness.
He hugged and comforted her, then looked up at Mizuna and said:
"Her mother didn't have to die... It's all because of those unscrupulous doctors!"
Mizuna asked quickly: "What happened?"
The man explained the past.
The hospital originally demanded 50,000 Ryo for the surgery fee. But after the money was transferred, they suddenly changed their tune, claiming the surgery risk was too high and demanding more money. The delay caused them to miss the critical window for rescue...
Mizuna was furious.
Motherfers! When I get back, I'll have the White-Haired Mid investigate this! Those people are done for!
Then Mizuna apologized:
"Sorry, sorry. We didn't mean to bring up sad memories, Sister Naida!"
Naida waved her hand.
"It's fine. I should thank you for telling me about Ah-Moku. Although I already knew he was getting married in a few days..."
Mizuna was surprised.
"You knew, Sister Naida?"
Naida smiled and nodded.
"The Daimyo's daughter getting married... how could anyone not know?"
Mizuna fell silent, wondering if he should make his request.
Seeing Mizuna's hesitation, Naida asked:
"Little brother, you didn't come just to tell me this, right? What is it?"
Mizuna decided not to hide it.
"I want to ask you to write a letter. I want to use it to ease the relationship between the First Hokage and his son, Mokuma."
Naida smiled.
"No problem. As for the content... can I write it myself? I have some things I want to say to Ah-Moku too~"
Mizuna nodded repeatedly.
"No problem! It would be best if you wrote about your current situation too."
Naida nodded, took out paper and pen, and started writing.
A while later, she handed the sealed letter to Mizuna.
"Mizuna-kun, the letter is done. Do you want to check it?"
Mizuna shook his head frantically.
"No! No! I don't have a habit of peeking at people's privacy..."
Naida smiled.
Suddenly, Mizuna realized something.
"Sister Naida, you know who I am?"
Naida laughed.
"Of course. The First Hokage's brother-in-law, the redhead Uzumaki Mizuna. You're very recognizable."
Mizuna touched his red hair awkwardly.
"Is it really that obvious?"
Naida smiled without answering.
Hiruzen, with a bruised and swollen face, chimed in cheaply:
"Exactly! In Konoha, only you and Lady Mito have red hair, right? By the way, Mizuna! You promised to introduce me to a beauty. Is she from the Uzumaki clan?" Hiruzen asked expectantly.
Veins popped on Mizuna's forehead, but Hiruzen kept babbling:
"As long as she's as beautiful as Lady Mito, I will... hehehe..."
Hearing his sister's name in Hiruzen's dirty mouth, Mizuna finally snapped.
"HIRUZEN SARUTOBI! EAT MY 'FACE-RESTORING PUNCH'!" (Note: Stephen Chow / Flirting Scholar reference).
Mizuna punched Hiruzen squarely in the face. Hiruzen felt critical damage to his system, eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
Danzo sighed and picked Hiruzen up on his back.
Mizuna took the letter and led them out.
It was getting late; the sunset was visible.
Naida walked them to the door.
"Alright, Sister Naida! We're leaving!"
Naida nodded.
Mizuna turned to leave.
Suddenly, Naida's voice came from behind.
"Wait! Mizuna-kun!"
They turned back.
"What is it, Sister Naida?" Mizuna asked.
Naida paused, then said:
"Mizuna-kun... actually, I am........."
Mizuna and Danzo's eyes widened in shock. It was as if they had heard something impossible.
Afterward, the two walked home in a daze, completely shell-shocked. Only the unconscious Hiruzen knew nothing...
Mizuna: How is that possible...
Danzo: You're kidding, right...
Hiruzen: ???(?-?-)??? Eh?
......