Chapter 42: Poor Uchiha Sasuke!
In reality, the moment the Minato couple exited the arena, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto had already stepped into the arena ahead of everyone else. However, once inside... Uchiha Fugaku not only chose a misty valley as the backdrop but also directly cast a Hidden Mist Technique, blocking everyone's view. No wonder Uchiha Tajima mistakenly thought the arena was empty.
The arena screen now appeared gray and gloomy. Aside from the occasional sound of Uchiha Mikoto's panting coming from inside, it was practically the same as when the footage was blocked earlier.
Of course, most of the viewers here had been through this before. Even if they couldn't see the scene, just by listening to the sounds, they could guess what those two inside were doing right now!
[Uchiha Tajima: Don't these two brats know I'm going to use the arena?]
[Uchiha Izuna: Another couple. Damn, this arena has practically become a dating spot!]
[Senju Butsuma: It's all thanks to the Fourth Hokage setting a "good" example.]
[Uchiha Madara: These two are much smarter than the previous pair. They even used the Hidden Mist Technique to obscure our vision. But that's fine—saves us from having to watch!]
[Tobirama Senju: To be able to use the Hidden Mist Technique in this way... these two are quite talented!]
[Hashirama Senju: It would be even better if they could block out the sound too. Hearing this kind of noise too much gives me a... strange feeling!]
[Tobirama Senju: Big brother, can you be a little more reserved? You're the legendary God of Shinobi!]
[The Third Raikage: The God of Shinobi is truly terrifying!]
[Yagura Karatachi: The sound is a bit muffled—so boring!]
[Hyuga Hizashi: Hehehe... I saw it very clearly. Clan Head Fugaku is really impressive. As expected of the "Uchiha Slayer" who fathered two sons, I'm ashamed of my own inadequacy!]
[Tobirama Senju: Holy crap, I almost forgot you have the Byakugan!]
[Uchiha Madara: Can the Byakugan see through a screen?]
[Hyuga Hizashi: I initially tried it out of curiosity, but I never expected it to actually work!]
[Yagura Karatachi: I envy those with eye techniques!]
[Yuhi Kurenai: Envious!]
[Uchiha Madara: I have to admit, in this aspect, the Hyuga clan's Byakugan is indeed more powerful than our Uchiha clan's Sharingan!]
[Hyuga Hizashi: Thank you for your understanding...]
As Hyuga Hizashi said, the Fugaku couple truly lived up to their reputation as parents who had raised two sons. The two spent far more time in the arena than the Minato couple. They took so long that even Uchiha Tajima and Senju Butsuma grew impatient. The two agreed to fight another day and then left the live stream cursing.
On the other side, while Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto were having their "minor skirmish" in the arena, Ren Arakawa had safely returned home. He quickly grabbed something to eat for lunch and then began imprinting the Flying Thunder God mark on the iron kunai he had bought from the ninja tool shop!
However, with his current chakra reserves, he could only imprint the Flying Thunder God mark on ten kunai at most. Any more than that was impossible. So, after he branded all ten iron kunai with the Flying Thunder God mark, the six wooden kunai he had made earlier became useless.
After finishing all this, Ren lay down on the bed, ready to rest for a while. At this moment, the Fugaku couple, who had been dominating the arena, finally returned to the live stream!
[Uchiha Fugaku: Phew~ Honey, how was that? Wasn't I amazing?]
[Uchiha Mikoto: Hmm, I didn't expect you to still be so strong after being dead for so many years!]
[Uchiha Fugaku: I've still got it! Unlike that brat Minato, who's still struggling with premature... It's hilarious! No wonder Kushina ignored him earlier!]
[Uchiha Mikoto: Yes, Kushina is really unlucky—she married a husband with... issues!]
[Minato Namikaze: ...]
After the Fugaku couple left, the empty arena was gradually occupied by others. However, most people who went there ended up either recognizing their ancestors, visiting relatives and friends, or simply doing what the Fugaku couple had done—getting straight to "business"! Not a single one actually went in to fight! A perfectly good Soul Arena was ruined because Minato Namikaze had opened the door to something terrible. It had actually become a popular spot for dating (and casual encounters)!
...
"Ren, Ren, are you home?"
Just as Ren was about to take a nap, Naruto's voice suddenly came from outside.
Ren looked toward the door and said, "The door isn't locked, just come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto Uzumaki pushed the door open and walked in. He casually asked, "I heard from Iruka-sensei that you're about to be sent to the Anbu base for training. Is that true?"
"The Third Hokage did mention it to me, but I refused!" Ren told the truth.
Upon hearing this, Naruto's eyes widened immediately: "You even dared to refuse the Hokage! You're really amazing!"
"Hehe, it's alright!" Ren smiled, then changed the subject, asking Naruto, "What brings you here?"
"Nothing much, I just wanted to come and see you." Naruto scratched the back of his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I'm afraid that after you join the Anbu, we'll rarely have a chance to meet again!"
Hearing this, Ren was taken aback. He was deeply moved. It seemed this silly boy truly considered him a friend!
Looking at the bewildered blond kid in front of him, Ren suddenly remembered something and asked again, "Naruto, weren't you assigned to Team 7? How's it going? Have you met your team's jōnin instructor yet?"
"We haven't met yet. I'm on my way to the hospital for the meeting. Oh, by the way, since you didn't go to the Anbu, let's talk again next time. I'm leaving now..." With that, Naruto Uzumaki prepared to turn and leave!
Unexpectedly, Ren called out to him, "Wait a minute, is the meeting place for your Team 7 at the hospital?"
He remembered that the place where Kakashi Hatake first met Team 7 should have been in the classroom at the Ninja Academy. How did it turn into a hospital? Could this also be due to the butterfly effect?
"Ugh~ Don't even mention it, it's all because of you!" Naruto waved his hand dismissively and said, "Didn't you beat up Sasuke at school last time? He's still in the hospital. Iruka-sensei told Sakura and me to go directly to Sasuke's place, saying that the jōnin instructor will come looking for us!"