Izumi's arrival did not make the situation awkward, and the three of them chatted together.
Because of Izumi's diligence, Itachi was already used to being around her.
Kabuto also had a good impression of Izumi. He thought of her as a lively little girl.
"Speaking of which, I often hear you mention your Nagasawa-niisan. He sounds very powerful. Is he a Jonin?" Izumi asked casually.
After thinking about it, Kabuto realized that he didn't know which rank Nagasawa was at, and Nagasawa didn't tell him.
Kabuto shook his head and said, "I don't know, but Nagasawa-niisan sometimes takes me to see his men's training. His subordinates looked quite powerful, especially the white-haired Shinobi named Kakashi. Although he is very young, he is much stronger than Academy's teacher. There is also the Ninja Dog owner. Although she looks silly, her Taijutsu is very strong.
"I see." Izumi nodded as if he understood what Kabuto was saying, even though she actually did not understand what Kabuto was saying whatsoever.
"A Team Leader is either a Jonin or Chunin. But according to what you said, he should be a Jonin." Itachi analyzed.
Although he had not attended Academy yet, he had heard from Shisui about those things.
"I really want to ask that Brother Nagasawa of yours some questions if possible," Itachi said.
Although he had never seen the person that Kabuto spoke of in person, he believed that person was a wise Shinobi, just from what Kabuto said.
"Haha, I will tell Nagasawa-niisan when I have the chance, but maybe not anytime soon. Recently, he seems to be very busy. The one that trained me recently is his Shadow Clone," Kabuto said with a smile.
It made him feel proud when the person he respected was also acknowledged by his friends.
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Although Uchiha Clan wasn't as strong as during the Warring States period, it was the strongest Clan in Konoha regardless, so when the son of their patriarch was born, they would naturally hold a banquet.
However, since it hadn't been that long since Konoha was at war, Fugaku didn't hold hold such an extravagant banquet. He only invited some elders of the Uchiha Clan and some people he was close with
Nagasawa and Minato were also on the invitation list.
"Fourth, Nagasawa." Fugaku smiled and greeted the two of them.
"On such a private occasion like this, just call me Minato like usual." Minato smiled gently.
"Okay, Minato." Fugaku nodded and chatted with the two for a while before going somewhere else.
It was a banquet, not a family dinner. He could not stay in one place for too long.
"I'm glad Fugaku's child is born safely. I hope Kushina's childbirth will go without any problem, too." Minato sighed.
Kushina's due date was approaching. There were only two months left.
Since Nagasawa said that a problem would occur when Kushina gave birth, he was still very worried about Kushina even though Minato did not show it on his face.
He could not imagine his life without Kushina.
"Don't worry, our preparation this time is sufficient. She will definitely make it." Nagasawa comforted.
During the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's attack in the manga, Konoha actually had enough power even though Tsunade left, and Jiraiya embarked on a long journey.
Konoha still had Minato, the Third Hokage, Orochimaru, and Danzo, who were all Kage-level Shinobi.
However, during the whole incident, only Minato contributed a lot to the fight. The Third Hokage barely did anything, and Orochimaru didn't even do anything. To make things worse, Danzo even made the situation worse.
He sent Root's Shinobi to stop Uchiha Clan from assisting the village.
However, The Third Hokage being barely able to do anything wasn't intentional.
After Minato repelled Obito, he came back and teleported Kyubi away right before the Third Hokage, and many Konoha Shinobi could fight the Kyubi.
Later, Minato set up a barrier and trapped Kyubi, Kushina, and him inside.
The Third Hokage couldn't go in and fought Kyubi even if he wanted to, as he could not go in.
As for why Orochimaru did not do anything, it was because Orochimaru and Danzo still cooperated at that time. Of course, he would side with Danzo, not the Third Hokage and Minato.
This was why Nagasawa didn't like the Third Hokage, but it was not like he hated him. However, he certainly despised Danzo, who did nothing but make the situation worse.
At that time, even though the Third Hokage didn't know why Minato was not around, he still took up his weapon and led Konoha's Shinobi to fight the Kyubi.
"With you around, of course, I'm not worried, Nagasawa." He smiled and patted Nagasawa on the shoulder, and the trace of worry on Minato's face also disappeared.
That was right. With him and Nagasawa, things would definitely be fine.
Itachi, who had just entered the house, heard the word "Nagasawa" and walked over curiously.
He wondered if the "Nagasawa" that Kabuto mentioned also came here.
"Itachi, where are you going? Greet the elders first." Mikoto, who was holding Sasuke, immediately told Itachi to show his respect as soon as she noticed Itachi suddenly changed direction.
"Okay." Itachi had no choice but to stop and walk in the opposite direction.
But he still glanced toward the source of the sound from time to time as if trying to memorize all the people there.
But he soon saw a familiar face. It was the strange person he had met at the confectionery.
It was the same person who recommended a Dango Shop in the west of Konoha if he wanted to buy a Dango, and if he told the owner his name, the owner would make an even more delicious Dango.
But that guy clearly did not mention his name, so that didn't leave Itachi much to go on.
As Nagasawa suggested, after that, he went to Dango's shop in the west of Konoha. It tasted pretty good, but he couldn't eat too much, because it was too sweet.
'Such a strange person couldn't be that Nagasawa-niisan, right?' Itachi immediately ruled out the correct answer.
Just as the banquet came to an end, Fugaku carried little Sasuke and went to Minato and Nagasawa again.
"What is his name? He looks very cute." Minato asked.
"Sasuke, Sasuke Uchiha." Fugaku replied with a smile.
"Sasuke... that name… it seems you have high expectations for him." Minato held Sasuke and looked at Sasuke's big bright eyes.
Sasuke didn't seem to be afraid of Minato at all. He even laughed.
"Yes, Sasuke actually smiled. It seems that Sasuke really likes you, Minato." Fugaku said in surprise when he saw that Sasuke actually smiled.
"Let me try as well." When Nagasawa saw it, he was a little eager to try.
However, when Nagasawa held him, Sasuke instantly cried. This made things awkward, and Nagasawa awkwardly smiled as he returned Sasuke to Fugaku.
'Be careful not to fall into my clutch in the future.' Nagasawa said silently in his heart.