Inside Minato's house.
Shen Dai grimaced as he rocked the stroller.
If I had known, I wouldn't have played it. Now look at this—Uzumaki Kushina won't let me leave until I soothe little Naruto.
"Naruto, I beg you, could you please stop crying? I was wrong."
Shen Dai coaxed little Naruto miserably, but the little one only cried harder.
Listening to little Naruto's piercing wails, Shen Dai felt like his head was about to explode.
In the end, Uzumaki Kushina couldn't stand it anymore. She picked little Naruto up from the stroller and successfully lulled him to sleep.
Shen Dai wiped the sweat from his forehead.
That was truly terrifying. He hasn't even been born for a month yet, but his presence is already so overwhelming. No wonder he can become a savior.
Shen Dai slipped back to the house next door. His head was spinning from little Naruto, so he decided to close his eyes for a bit to rest.
Just as Shen Dai lay down on his bed (sofa) to take a nap, there was a knock at the door.
Shen Dai got up to open the door, feeling puzzled.
Pakura and Uchiha Hikari should be helping the orphanage staff and the children, and Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara are not in Konoha. Who could be coming to see him?
When the door opened, it was someone Shen Dai absolutely never expected.
"Hm? Clan Head Fugaku?"
Uchiha Fugaku wore a stiff smile and said to Shen Dai, "Sorry to bother you, I would like to talk to you about something, Shen Dai."
Shen Dai invited Uchiha Fugaku inside.
After pouring Uchiha Fugaku a glass of water, Shen Dai sat opposite him and asked, "The matter you want to discuss, Clan Head Fugaku, must be about Hikari, right?"
Uchiha Fugaku nodded. "That's right. The Fourth Hokage said you already know about Hikari's background. After all, Hikari is a member of the Uchiha Clan, so I hope she can return to live with the Uchiha."
Shen Dai asked curiously, "Then go talk to Hikari directly. Talking to me won't do much."
Uchiha Fugaku shook his head. "I tried a couple of days ago, but she said she wasn't interested. You and Hikari are close, perhaps you could persuade her to return to the Uchiha."
Shen Dai was puzzled. "Me? Persuade her? In what capacity? Hikari and I are friends; this is her private business. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to interfere. Besides, Hikari has already joined Konoha; it doesn't make much difference whether she returns to the Uchiha or not."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed. "Actually, many Ninjutsu have been lost over the generations of the Uchiha. For instance, the powerful Ninjutsu mentioned in records, like Grand Fireball Destruction. As an Uchiha from the Sengoku era, Hikari might know these, so..."
Shen Dai realized with a start. "So that's it. You want to learn the lost Ninjutsu from Hikari."
Uchiha Fugaku emphasized, "It's not just the Ninjutsu. I truly hope Hikari can return to the Uchiha and live in our Uchiha Clan Grounds. After all, we are of the same clan."
Shen Dai agreed, "Alright then. But I will only mention it once and let her think about it; I won't interfere with her decision. Besides, now that she goes by the name Uchiha Hikari again, doesn't that mean she acknowledges herself as a member of the Uchiha Clan? Why be so hung up on making her return to live in the Uchiha Clan Grounds?"
"To be honest, I don't think she will leave even if I persuade her. She has someone she likes here and is living quite well. She isn't close with you all, and if she goes back, she won't know anyone and won't be happy."
Hearing Shen Dai say that Uchiha Hikari has someone she likes, Uchiha Fugaku raised an eyebrow and stared at Shen Dai.
As expected, Shen Dai has admitted that Uchiha Hikari likes him.
It seems that getting Uchiha Hikari to return to the Uchiha and live in the Uchiha Clan Grounds is unlikely.
Shen Dai suddenly looked around sneakily and complained to Uchiha Fugaku in a low voice, "Clan Head Fugaku, maybe you will find out eventually, but this really has nothing to do with me. Sometimes, this whole love thing is just weird.
We think love is between a man and a woman, right? But things have developed to the point where all these same-sex relationships are popping up. Even if we don't understand it, we can only respect it.
Sigh, I don't know why the two of them caught each other's eyes. It gives me a headache. We are living under the same roof, and sometimes I feel very awkward.
No wonder I'm always getting beaten up at home. Thinking about it now, it all makes sense. They must have been embarrassed and angry because I interrupted their intimate moments."
Shen Dai suddenly thought of Naruto and Sasuke, and looked at Uchiha Fugaku with pity. "I think, Clan Head Fugaku, you might encounter the same troubles as me in the future. It's really just too open-minded."
Uchiha Fugaku stared at Shen Dai, dumbfounded.
Actually, from the very first sentence Shen Dai said, Uchiha Fugaku had already stopped understanding.
What men and women, what 'caught each other's eyes', what'secular society can't accept'.
And Shen Dai was looking at him with that pitiful gaze.
However, Uchiha Fugaku also thought of something from Shen Dai's words. "You mean... Hikari doesn't like you?"
Shen Dai was shocked. "Huh? Like me? Clan Head Fugaku, are you kidding? Although I am charming, Hikari is always beating me up with Pakura. If she liked me, would she beat me up all day long? She would definitely cherish me, right? I really don't know where you got the idea that Hikari likes me."
Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth, and finally asked curiously, "Then who do you mean when you say Hikari has someone she likes...?"
Shen Dai said in a very low voice, "Don't tell anyone, it's Pakura!"
Uchiha Fugaku's slightly open mouth widened instantly. The look in his eyes as he stared at Shen Dai was filled with disbelief. "Pakura? Are you sure?!"
Shen Dai nervously shushed him. "Shh! Keep it down! If they hear us, I'll definitely get a beating!"
Shen Dai said very firmly, "I am very sure! When I was lying in the hospital, Hikari and Pakura hugged each other. The happiness reflected in Hikari's smile was very genuine. Also, Pakura is very patient with Hikari, much more patient than she is with me.
At first, Hikari wouldn't beat me up, but after living with Pakura for a long time, she started beating me up along with Pakura, and it's getting more and more natural. What does this mean? It means they have the look of a married couple!"
Uchiha Fugaku was so shocked that he didn't know where to put his hands. He scratched his face, then his chin, looking like he had ADHD.
After a while, Uchiha Fugaku asked, "In the hospital, because... because Hikari and Pakura hugged each other? Can you tell me in detail?"
Shen Dai vividly told Uchiha Fugaku about what happened in the hospital, and finally said, "From that moment on, I was sure that Hikari likes Pakura, and Pakura must like Hikari too! My worldview collapsed at that moment, but as a friend, I definitely have to wish them well."
Uchiha Fugaku picked up his water glass and took a tactical sip, his eyes fixed on Shen Dai while he drank.
This guy... is he an idiot?
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