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Chapter 15 - CH 15

**"Takeshi's Estate"**

Takeshi didn't need any arguments to jump out of the window to his children, killing the chakra in his eyes as he moved and scanning the garden for any unwanted guests; he saw no one, which surprised him. He wanted, at least for the second time, to feel or see those creatures that had frightened one of the S-rank ninjas. But focusing on his sons, he was by their side in a second, and seeing the bruises and scratches on their bodies, he realized that nothing threatened their health. He asked,

- What happened? - The children, still filled with adrenaline from their first battle, flinched back as their father's sudden appearance startled them, and his tone heightened the situation. The Sora that had been lingering quickly jumped to its feet at the millisecond before their father arrived, and the one crooked stick he could reach was in his hands, pointing at his father.

Yuki and Haru reacted similarly; not expecting a person to appear, they jumped back and pointed their sticks at their father. Takeshi had sweat marks on his face, as they were moving no faster than a slug. Releasing chakra into the air to calm the little ninjas, he said:

- I'm still listening.-A pause arose after his words, as if a bucket of cold water had been thrown over the young heroes of our story. Haru, who was the first to recover, quickly replied:

- Well, we fought a bit? - he said uncertainly. Another sweat mark appeared on Takeshi's face.

- I'm not blind; what else besides that?- The children were in shock; what could have happened while they were fighting?

Yuki, trying to clarify the situation, said:

- What was supposed to happen?-Takeshi, after these words, hit himself on the face with his hand and exhaled. What else was he expecting? He could bet that very few people felt this energy; even he barely felt it. Realizing that he was still a father, he said:

- Alright, does anything hurt?- Sora, whose weapon had been knocked away, pointed at his not-too-strong tendon in his arm and said:

- It hurts a bit here - he said quietly, as he had heard from the old men that his ancestors never said they were in pain even when their arms were torn off.

- You're to blame; get home fast.- Angered, Sora threw a twig at his father with his words.

- Why did you ask then?!! - Takeshi, catching the stick, just smiled and said:

- I will stop talking this way only when I fear catching your hit. -Yuki and Haru looked at their brother in surprise. Understanding that this wouldn't happen soon, Sora went home, followed by Takeshi, who shouted:

- Whoever comes later doesn't eat.-Yuki and Haru quickly dropped their sticks and ran on their little legs to catch up with their brother and father.

**"Takeshi's House"**

When Takeshi arrived home, he said:

- Well, go wash up.

Watching the kids run to the bathroom, he began to think about what to make for dinner, understanding that regardless of age, every ninja is hungry after a battle, so he ran to the kitchen and started opening cabinet doors.

- Where are they!!! - Takeshi methodically opened each drawer but still didn't find the future favorite food of Naruto, namely Ramen!! Despite his terrible cooking skills, he knew how to make ramen, and that's what they lived on. They ate it every day.

- Impossible - he thought in horror about some idea that was spinning in his head, but the arrival of the elders completely wiped it from his mind. He ran out of ramen the night before, and today the only store that would sell it was closed because the owner had a birthday. Takeshi remembered something and began searching the kitchen again. Taking some book from the shelf, he exhaled, and dust flew out of the book. He closed his eyes as the title of the book was:

- The Big Book for the Biggest Kitchen Idiot. - A line appeared on his face as he recalled the moment he took the book.

**"Takeshi's House Five Years Ago"**

It was New Year's. The whole family was opening presents, and it was time for the last gift, which was big and completely wrapped. With a note saying, "From TANAKA SATSUKI AND HIRATA," Takeshi opened the gift joyfully, thinking he had found common ground with his sons-in-law. But upon reading the title of the book, sweat marks appeared on his face.

**Meanwhile, Tanaka Hirata and Satsuki were drinking sake. Suddenly, a drunken Satsuki said:**

- You sometimes come up with good ideas, Tanaka?-Clinking glasses again, Tanaka replied:

- Well, the great head of the Masuroboshi clan, Ku Mono, is probably pleased right now.

**"Takeshi's House, Present Time"**

Takeshi opened the book to the chapter titled "Healthy Cooking." Reading the recipes, he immediately dismissed them as he didn't care much about the quantity of ingredients in the fridge.

Stopping at one of the recipes, he began to gather the necessary ingredients:

- 1 cup of rice, 2 eggs, a small carrot, a small cucumber, soy sauce, and we don't need onion.-Having gathered all the ingredients, he turned his head back and saw Sora watching the ingredients:

- He wants to poison us! - he shouted, then went and sat on a chair to watch the process. Haru, upon seeing his father in an apron, slapped his hand on his face. Yuki just shook his head:

- Is the ramen finished? - silence was his answer. Sitting next to Sora, Haru and Yuki began to wait.

A line appeared on their father's face, but he started cooking and reading.

- A true ninja releases a lot of chakra; when a ninja is strong, they control it.

Finishing his statement, he took the rice and started rinsing it under the tap, but he rinsed it very quickly, in half a minute, whereas the normal way would take 5 minutes. Finishing, he said:

- The main purpose of chakra control is not walking on walls or medical jutsu; it's the ability to integrate chakra into everyday life.

- And also having talent in the kitchen - someone whispered, but Takeshi heard it as he placed a pot of water on the stove and then threw in the rice. He took two eggs, broke them, and then mixed them with chakra before pouring them onto a frying pan that he had heated just a second ago with fire chakra. While everything was cooking, he took the vegetables and cut them with wind chakra. Just at that moment, the rice was ready along with the omelet, so throwing in the rice, then the omelet and vegetables, he served this marvelous dish for the hungry talents. Meanwhile, he took ramen and poured hot water into a bowl that he had heated in the air. He was expecting applause but received a comment:

- He wants to eat while looking at our poisoned corpses.

- I'll take care of it now - Takeshi's voice rang out as he went to see who had arrived.

**"7 Hours Later"**

Takeshi had just put the children to bed and stepped outside, using the Shunshin technique several times to appear before a rock. After forming several hand seals, a stone emerged from the ground, into which he quickly poured chakra. The stone moved aside, and he jumped into the hole. Once he fell, he raised his head and saw a golden cage with the kanji for "Seal" on it.

A second later, two red eyes with beastly symbols appeared from the darkness. Takeshi waited a minute and then said:

- I know I came uninvited, but could you tell me if your brothers have been fighting or if anyone died?

A toothy grin appeared from behind the cage, and a loud, deep voice replied:

- Indeed, my brother died yesterday morning.

Takeshi's face showed deep concern.

**"7 Hours Earlier"**

Takeshi went out onto the balcony and there knelt a man with a letter.

It spoke of the battle between the Senju and Uchiha clans for good lands. But the second part of the letter confused him as an entire forest had been destroyed in a day.

**"Present Time"**

The creature behind the cage, knowing the situation, said:

- You sent your wives on a diplomatic mission to the Nara clan; they were there for a few days and were returning when they were attacked by the Three-Tails - starting with laughter as if pretending to be a great prophet, but he ended seriously - But Isobu is the laziest and most peaceful among us, so such behavior is unusual for him. However, I received information that before attacking, he was somehow very angry with them, although he had never seen them before. Before this anger arose, a certain person came to him, and they had a brief fight; the person retreated, and Isobu went to sleep. Upon waking, he began scanning the environment in search of your wives. - He finished suspiciously.

Takeshi, who was listening, felt his mind slipping away with every second as his breathing became heavy, his heart started beating faster, and the world began to spin. He asked hazily:

- Are you saying they are dead? - But he couldn't force himself to finish the words.

- Yes, they are dead.

Takeshi stayed there for two hours, calming himself. After emerging from the hole, he returned to the village and wanted to go to the elders, but three masked individuals appeared before him—mask which would be very loved by someone who is always late. He quietly said:

- Miyuki, Ayako, and Anko have long been gone ,track their movements. - The three individuals quickly disappeared.

And he walked quietly towards the three elders.