“Uncle, when are we heading to the battlefield?” Renye suddenly asked.
Since the Old Man told them this, it was obvious he was preparing to send them to the Kumogakure battlefield.
“No rush, you two rest for two days first,” Senju Tobirama said softly, “You’ve worked hard during this time.”
Now that the Village’s pressure had eased, it was only right for the three of them, as the Hokage’s disciples, to receive some preferential treatment.
They couldn't just return to the Village and then rush off to the battlefield again, could they?
Even cattle and horses shouldn't be worked like that…
Hearing this, Danzo Shimura and Utatane Koharu’s faces lit up with joy.
They could finally get some good rest for two days!
“In that case, we’ll head back first.” Renye stood up, preparing to leave.
They had been on the battlefield for three months; they really needed a good rest.
Danzo Shimura and Utatane Koharu saw Renye stand up and quickly followed suit.
“Wait…” Senju Tobirama suddenly called out to the three who were about to leave, or rather, to Renye.
“Kid, don’t forget the main business.”
His red eyes reflected Renye’s figure as he spoke a seemingly nonsensical sentence.
Renye didn't react for a moment, looking at Senju Tobirama with a bewildered expression.
He wondered what main business this Old Man was talking about?!
But soon, he suddenly thought of something, and his mouth twitched.
“Got it, Uncle.”
With that, he turned and left the Hokage Office.
Senju Tobirama nodded with satisfaction, “This kid is smart.”
Just a slight hint, and he understood the meaning of his words.
With his two disciples nearby, some things couldn't be said too clearly.
That would damage his image as a teacher…
…
“Renye-kun, what did sensei mean by what he just said?” After leaving the Hokage building, Utatane Koharu couldn’t help but ask.
Danzo Shimura subconsciously looked at Renye, wanting to hear an explanation.
What exactly did the sensei mean by that remark to Renye before they left?
And what was the so-called “main business”?
He didn't understand it at all.
“Nothing, small matter.” Renye had no intention of explaining.
He couldn't possibly tell them that Senju Tobirama’s “main business” was for him to deliver his dinner, could he?
To think that he, a dignified Jonin, not only had to cook but also run errands to deliver food.
If the two of them found out, wouldn’t he lose face?
No matter what, he couldn’t let anyone know about this!
Seeing that Renye was unwilling to speak, the two didn’t ask further.
Danzo looked at Renye with a complex expression, clenching his fists unwillingly.
The sensei even specifically gave Renye a task…
This news was not good for him.
It indicated that their relationship was getting better and better, and the sensei trusted Renye more and more.
Did this mean that the sensei was more inclined to pass the Hokage position to Renye?!
Otherwise, their earlier conversation couldn't be explained at all…
However, when he thought of Renye’s performance on the battlefield, the sense of crisis that arose in Danzo’s heart quickly disappeared.
He had almost forgotten about the matter of merits.
The sensei’s emphasis combined with the military achievements he had gained.
Renye becoming Hokage was already a foregone conclusion; he didn't need to be jealous of the other party becoming Hokage.
The most urgent task was to prepare for becoming the Fourth Hokage in the future!
Renye becoming the Third Hokage, and he becoming the Fourth Hokage after Renye’s retirement, was also a good plan.
And so, Danzo once again appeased himself.
He turned to look at the Hokage Rock behind the Hokage building, feeling that his future was bright.
One day, his face would also appear on it!
It was only a matter of time.
…
Senju Tobirama Residence.
Renye returned to his room, took a comfortable bath, and then lay on the bed, sleeping soundly.
Long periods of high alert had left him physically and mentally exhausted; only returning home provided relief.
He fell asleep as soon as he lay on the bed.
Young people’s sleep quality was indeed good; they could fall asleep instantly.
…
When Renye woke up, the sky outside the window was already dark.
He couldn't help but stretch, “That was a great sleep!”
Home was still the best; there were no such conditions on the battlefield.
Seeing that it was time for dinner, Renye entered the kitchen to prepare.
The moment he pushed open the door, dust assailed him.
The stove was covered in cobwebs, and the iron pot had dark grease stains.
The pot lid leaned against the wall, its inner side’s water marks long dry, leaving only a few circles of grayish-white limescale.
The spice jars on the table were covered with the same thickness of dust, also entangled with cobwebs.
Clearly, Senju Tobirama hadn't cooked during the time he was away.
Looking at the messy kitchen, Renye had no choice but to start cleaning.
One person was too slow.
After a moment of hesitation, he finally chose to have a Shadow Clone help.
“I hope this Shadow Clone doesn’t have problems this time…”
“Bang—”
After a puff of white smoke, three Shadow Clones appeared in the kitchen.
“You guys clean the kitchen, I’ll go buy ingredients,” Renye instructed.
“Tsk tsk tsk, just off the battlefield and already eager to be a slave?”
“The main body really thinks of himself as the Senju’s cook, huh!”
“Haha, that’s hilarious.”
Hearing the sarcastic remarks from the Shadow Clones, Renye stumbled, almost falling.
Damn it, he shouldn't have used Shadow Clones.
He was about to dispel the Shadow Clones when he heard one of them say…
“I bet five cents the main body will definitely dispel us in a fit of rage.”
“No need for him to dispel me, I’ll leave myself!”
With that, one of the Shadow Clones disappeared with a pop.
“Tch, boring, I’m leaving too.” The second Shadow Clone followed, disappearing.
Only the Shadow Clone who had spoken earlier remained, staring at Renye.
“Main body, do I leave myself or do you dispel me?”
“Never mind, I’ll leave myself.”
Renye looked at the self-dispelling Shadow Clone, his temples throbbing.
“I actually summoned three excellent ones at once…”
He continued to form hand signs and summon Shadow Clones, unwilling to give up.
Fortunately, this time the Shadow Clones were normal; they weren't sarcastic anymore.
After Renye instructed them to clean, he turned and left the kitchen.
He still had to buy ingredients for dinner.
… … … …
“Why are my Shadow Clones like this?” Renye frowned in thought.
The problem with his Shadow Clones had bothered him for a long time, but he hadn't found a solution.
The summoned Shadow Clones seemed to have their own thoughts.
They even completely ignored his commands as the main body…
It seemed he would have to ask Senju Tobirama if he could solve it when he had time.
If not, he just wouldn't use Shadow Clones.