Senju Tobirama Residence.
Renye returned home and had just placed the bento box in the kitchen.
Senju Tobirama walked into the house carrying a bag of things.
Renye heard the movement and was about to go out to check.
He saw Senju Tobirama take out a bottle of milk from the bag and explained, “The milk at home expired, so I bought a new bottle.”
Saying that, he placed the milk in the most conspicuous spot in the kitchen.
Renye was slightly stunned; he knew without a doubt that this milk was prepared for him.
After all, this Old Man didn't have a habit of drinking milk.
Ever since he was adopted by Senju Tobirama, he had a cup of milk before bed every night.
At that time, even though this Old Man was annoyed by him, an Uchiha, he never mistreated Renye in terms of daily life.
Not only did he give him a large sum of pocket money, but he also personally brought him milk before bed.
Thinking of this, Renye's lips curved slightly upwards.
This feeling of being cared for and valued... it was truly wonderful.
He looked at the milk on the table, his heart feeling warm.
Senju Tobirama, this Old Man, was still a good person!
Frequent milk consumption led Renye to develop a habit of drinking a cup of milk before bed.
Sometimes, if he didn't have a cup, he would even experience temporary insomnia.
Unfortunately, where were such conditions available on the battlefield?
Over time, he stopped thinking about milk.
Now, seeing the milk on the table, Renye couldn't help but recall his past memories.
Senju Tobirama saw Renye standing still, and his heart tightened.
Did this kid notice something wrong with the milk?!
As Renye's strength grew, there were some things he didn't dare to do openly, fearing that Renye would notice something unusual.
So, on his way back, he had already added something to the milk.
As long as he didn't tamper with the milk at home, the risk of exposure would be greatly reduced.
But Renye's reaction made him a little nervous.
This kid was best at using poison, so it was possible he had discovered a clue.
Senju Tobirama subtly observed Renye's expression, trying to analyze whether the other party had found the problem.
But fortunately, he didn't see anger or frustration on Renye's face.
Seeing this, Senju Tobirama couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This kid was just spacing out and didn't notice the problem with the milk.
He just knew how could such a thing be exposed?
He must have been too stressed lately, which made him paranoid.
It seemed he really needed to rest for a couple of days.
...
“Kid, what are you thinking about?”
Senju Tobirama's words pulled Renye's thoughts back to reality.
“Nothing.” Renye quickly changed the subject to cover his embarrassment, “Since you're back, I'll leave the dishes for you to wash.”
“You go wash the dishes!”
Initially, washing dishes was Senju Tobirama's task.
Since he became Hokage, he returned home less and less, and had no time to wash dishes at all.
The dishwashing task could only be left to Renye.
Not only did he cook, but he also had to wash dishes, having completely devolved into the Senju family's cook.
No wonder the Shadow Clone he summoned always mocked him.
Renye pointed at the two bento boxes by the sink and commanded Senju Tobirama, “Go wash the dishes clean, this is what you should be doing!”
He was already tired enough from cooking, surely he didn't have to wash dishes too?
Before, Senju Tobirama wasn't home, so there was no choice.
This time was different; this Old Man was back!
Senju Tobirama's eyelids twitched upon hearing this, and he looked at Renye in disbelief.
“Kid, you're telling me to wash dishes?!”
He, the esteemed Second Hokage of Konoha Village, toiled daily for the Village's affairs, unable to even sleep soundly.
He finally got a little rest time, only to be told to wash dishes?!
Renye saw Senju Tobirama's reluctance and retorted ill-temperedly, “Have you forgotten the rules of the house after being Hokage for a few days?”
Hearing this, Senju Tobirama was a bit bewildered, but quickly remembered.
He was the one who set the rule about washing dishes...
Back then, he cooked, and Renye washed the dishes.
Later, it became Renye cooking, and he washing the dishes.
Since becoming Hokage, he had been processing documents in the office every day, rarely returning home to eat; Renye would always cook and send the food over.
Over time, he had forgotten about washing dishes.
After Renye reminded him, he finally recalled it.
...
“Uncle, you're not trying to renege, are you?” Renye frowned, looking at Senju Tobirama.
If this Old Man simply refused to wash dishes, he really wouldn't have any way to deal with him.
The final outcome would probably be...
Renye would sulk while washing the dishes clean.
Damn it, that would be too humiliating!
Fortunately, Renye's worries didn't come to pass.
Senju Tobirama wasn't the kind of person to break his word; he dutifully went to the sink, turned on the water, and began washing the dishes.
The sound of running water and clanking dishes came from the kitchen.
Renye leaned against the kitchen doorframe, watching Senju Tobirama diligently working, and nodded with satisfaction.
“Uncle, that's more like it.”
He couldn't be exhausted while this Old Man enjoyed himself, could he?
Senju Tobirama said nothing, merely washing the dishes in silence.
Renye went to the living room, leaned back on the sofa, and leisurely pulled out a novel to read.
“Not having to wash dishes feels great...”
Before, the first thing he did upon returning to the Village was to cook for Senju Tobirama.
After cooking, he still had to deliver the food.
And that wasn't all; upon returning home, he had to start washing dishes again.
He had lived this kind of life for several years.
This time, he finally didn't have to wash dishes!
It wasn't easy...
While Renye was reading the novel, Senju Tobirama had already finished washing the dishes.
He came to the living room with a cup of milk and handed it to Renye, who was reading the novel.
“Kid, go to sleep after you drink your milk.”
Renye closed the novel, took the milk, and drank it in one gulp.
Senju Tobirama was right back then...
Having a cup of milk before bed indeed helped with growing taller.
Especially since he started developing in recent years, his growth rate had accelerated.
He could grow several centimeters in just half a year.
Renye remembered being only 1.6 meters tall when he was fourteen, and in just half a year, his height had reached 1.65 meters.
He believed it wouldn't be long before he reached 1.8 meters.
...
“Uncle, I'm going back to sleep now.”
After drinking the milk, Renye got up and returned to his room.
Since the dosage of the medicine was controlled this time, Renye didn't immediately fall asleep.
Senju Tobirama looked at the cup in his hand, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.
It had been a long time since he had studied this kid.
This time, he must study him thoroughly!
Senju Tobirama sat on the sofa, waiting for the sleeping drug to take full effect.
He took out the novel Renye had been reading to pass the time.
After an unknown period, when Senju Tobirama sensed that Renye was completely unconscious,
He then put down the novel and went to Renye's room.
Looking at the unconscious Renye, Senju Tobirama murmured softly,
“I wonder if this kid has noticed the changes in his body?”
Before he finished speaking, he had already picked up Renye and left the Senju Clan Land.
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