Itachi and the others did not stay in the hospital for too long, because Aunt Nono still had work to do later.
And because Aunt Kyoko was quite busy today, she still had a major surgery to prepare for. Itachi and the others did not see Aunt Kyoko, so, the three siblings along with Dosu finished eating the chicken legs inside and then left.
Of course...
Dosu stayed there. He needed to accompany Aunt Nono to and from work. Probably next year, Dosu would also go to the academy to attend classes. According to Aunt Nono, he had great talent in biology and medical science, and would definitely become an excellent doctor in the future.
After some thought, Itachi decided to give Dosu a set of biological equipment when he started school. Not the very expensive kind, just a simple one would be fine. He planned to go to Director Hiruko's laboratory in a few days to ask where to buy it without being cheated, or how to choose properly. He heard Director Hiruko used to make his own equipment in the past. Perhaps he could also make a set himself to give to Dosu then. Of course, there was still a year before Dosu went to school, so it was not urgent. In a while, it would also be time for his own school to start. This year was his final year at the academy. Actually, he had already learned all the courses at the academy long ago, but because father, Father felt he had skipped ahead too fast, so, he was asked to stay at the academy for another year.
But he had thought about it. He would not stay in the classroom this year. After all, he had already learned everything the teacher taught. Rather than wasting time staying in the classroom, it would be better to go learn something else. He planned to secretly attend research sessions with the professors this year. He could just use a few shadow clones then. And the experiments the professors did were very interesting. If possible, he could later learn from Dean Chiro or Professor Sasori how to make robots. He could make one for Sasuke. Sasuke should be very happy. As for Naruko though...
No one at the academy knew how to make plush dolls?!
Also, if he promised to tutor Izumi with her courses, he might not have time. He would have to personally apologize to Izumi later. He had already promised to tutor her for the higher-grade courses, but because he skipped ahead too fast, he was almost graduating, while Izumi was still in second year...
It was really a headache!
"Brother, what are you thinking about?" Sasuke looked up at Itachi and said, "Why are you frowning?"
"It is nothing." Itachi said with a smile on his face, shaking his head. He looked at the sky and said, "It is about time, we should go home and prepare for dinner."
"But I am very full now." Sasuke said, rubbing his stomach with a troubled look, "I do not want to eat." He looked up at Itachi with a pleading expression, "How about big brother takes us to ride the Three-Tails?"
He had ridden it last time. It was very fun. And the Three-Tails would also take them to play underwater. It was very beautiful under the sea.
"Full full, want to play with Three-Tails." Naruko looked up, opening her big eyes wide and looking at Itachi cutely, saying, "See big fish."
"Hmm." Itachi frowned and thought for a moment. He looked at the evening sky again, then shook his head, saying, "Next time. Otherwise, we will definitely get scolded if we run around."
Itachi estimated that they would get scolded when they got back this time too. Mom would probably say he took his younger siblings out to eat random things everywhere again.
And last time when Father took them to play with the Three-Tails, the mothers were angry for a long time. Although he did not know what happened between Dad and the mothers during this time, Itachi felt it was better not to provoke the mothers recently. Otherwise, he would definitely get a beating.
"Let's go, we are going home. Mom is probably worried."
"Okay." Sasuke did not persist stubbornly either. He nodded and said, "Go home."
He still listened to his big brother very much.
And Naruko stretched out both hands, saying cutely, "Tired, big brother carry."
Itachi habitually reached out, carrying Naruko on his back. After playing for so long, it was indeed a bit tiring for them at their age.
Seeing Sasuke also yawning, "What about Sasuke?"
"Not needed." Sasuke shook his head, saying seriously, "I am also a big brother now. I can walk by myself. Big brother just carry Naruko."
Seeing Sasuke like this, Itachi smiled and nodded. Since that was the case, he did not create a shadow clone to carry Sasuke either.
He turned his head to look at Naruko, who had already fallen asleep leaning against his back as soon as he picked her up. He shook his head helplessly. So tired, and still wanted to go play with the Three-Tails?
Then, letting Sasuke hold onto his clothes, carrying Naruko, he slowly walked towards home under the evening sunlight...
Dad and the others should have finished setting off the fireworks by now.
...
"Tsk tsk, a rare guest." Chiro, looking somewhat aged, held a teacup, took a sip of hot tea, looking at Uzumaki Jun who had suddenly appeared at the research institute. He wore a strange smile and said, "Have you sorted out your family problems?"
As one of the few people familiar with the real situation in Uzumaki Jun's household, occasionally teasing the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools was quite enjoyable.
"Why do I always feel like you are gloating?" Uzumaki Jun rolled his eyes, saying displeased, "Our family loves each other dearly, what problems could there be?"
Why were these old fellows so gossipy?
And also...
Your son is almost marrying a robot, and you still have time to inquire about other people's family problems here?
"You kid, already a father of three children." Seeing Uzumaki Jun acting childish, Chiro laughed and said, "Still acting like a child. So, what brings you here this time?"
"Mainly not here for you, but to see Director Hiruko." Uzumaki Jun looked up and down at the leisurely Chiro and said, "Why are you here anyway?"
And let me tell you something that would shock you, I don't just have three children, but six.
Of course, he did not reveal the true origins of Kaguya-hime, but simply told a small lie.
After all...
That story was too terrifying.
"Because the bio-mechanical project has run into difficulties." Chiro took a sip of tea, casually saying, "So, I came over to join in the commotion."
"And then you came over to mooch tea?" Uzumaki Jun sniffed, looking at Chiro with the eyes of someone looking at a miser, "I remember this tea, it is not cheap."
"Hmph, how can a scientist's matters be called mooching?" Chiro snorted unhappily, looked around, leaned in closer and whispered, "Besides, Hiruko, this guy who is preparing to stay single, how can eating his stuff be called mooching?"
He shook his head helplessly, sighed...
"I have not gone out for a drink in several days."
All the money was handed over. He only had a few dozen Whirlpool Gold on him, what could that buy?
Hiruko was single, bought the most expensive of everything, used the best of everything, yet still could not spend all his money, while he, wanting to drink a good cup of tea...
Could only come running over here.
"This is what you call... robbing the rich to help the poor."
"..."
Not going to argue nonsense with you here. Even 'robbing the rich to help the poor' came out. Really, the older you get, the more shameless.
Uzumaki Jun rolled his eyes and said, "It is good that both of you are here today. It saves me from making another trip."
Then, he also poured himself a cup of tea, holding it, slowly walking inside...
He really did have important matters coming here.