After parting ways with Qing Liu and Kurenai Yuhi, Shinku Yuhi headed straight for the Hokage Office building.
Before long, he arrived at the Hokage Office and knocked on the wooden door.
A strong voice came from inside the room: "Come in."
Shinku Yuhi pushed open the door and entered, respectfully saluting the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Hokage-sama."
"Mm." Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a pipe in his mouth, simply hummed in response.
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Then, smiling, he looked at Shinku Yuhi and, without further ado, got straight to the point: "How is that guy's situation? Does he not reject Konoha?"
As for someone who might be a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, he, as the Hokage, was naturally quite concerned.
Every member of the Uzumaki Clan is a Jinchuriki reserve. As Hokage, he needs to consider Konoha's future... Shinku Yuhi nodded: "During our two months together, Qing Liu hasn't shown any rejection towards Konoha. However, perhaps due to what he's been through, he's more mature than his peers and rarely truly reveals his inner self..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly: "Only time can heal the wounds in his heart. Give him more care and love so he can forget his past traumas and truly fall in love with this Village."
Shinku Yuhi solemnly said: "I understand. I already treat him as family."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled: "It seems you're getting along well, that's good."
Pausing, Hiruzen Sarutobi brought up another matter, his voice becoming more serious: "During this time together, have you confirmed whether he is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan?"
This is crucial.
Whether Qing Liu is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan is important. If he is, he will be trained more intensively, to become another Jinchuriki after Uzumaki Kushina.
This is for the future of Konoha!
At the mention of this, Shinku Yuhi pondered for a moment, then shook his head helplessly: "Besides that one time, Qing Liu hasn't shown any other special traits. Plus... he doesn't have much ambition and doesn't want to become a Ninja. When I tried to get him to refine Chakra, he kept making excuses..."
Chakra volume is one of the effective methods to determine if someone is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.
A month after taking Qing Liu in, he wanted Qing Liu to refine Chakra, but he refused, citing that he didn't want to become a Ninja.
That had given him a headache for a long time... "Experiencing the death of his parents at the hands of Ninja, for a child of that age, will inevitably leave some emotional scars." Hiruzen Sarutobi was already aware of Qing Liu's situation.
He took a puff from his pipe and slowly exhaled smoke: "The fact that he has already enrolled in the Ninja Academy means he has overcome this emotional hurdle. You've done very well."
A smile appeared on Shinku Yuhi's serious face: "I didn't do anything; it was all Qing Liu's own choice. He wants to become a Ninja to earn money to supplement the household income. He's a very good child."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "He is indeed a very good child, and to gain his recognition is a testament to your sincere treatment."
Tapping on the desk, Hiruzen Sarutobi said gently: "Continue to observe, but don't put too much pressure on him. Regardless of whether he is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, since he has joined Konoha and you consider him family, treat him well."
Shinku Yuhi bowed respectfully: "Yes, Hokage-sama."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand: "You may go."
After Shinku Yuhi left, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the information about Qing Liu on his desk and murmured softly: "Recovering from near-fatal injuries overnight, even if he's not from the Uzumaki Clan, he certainly has something special, an extraordinary life force..."
"It all depends on your future performance."
"I hope you are a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan. That way, there will be fewer worries for the future. Konoha... will not mistreat you..."
Not just anyone can become a Jinchuriki; the Chakra volume alone eliminates ninety-nine percent of Konoha's Ninja.
The current Jinchuriki is Uzumaki Kushina, so there's no need to worry in the short term.
However, the lack of a successor Jinchuriki still worried Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage.
If Qing Liu truly is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, he could fill this void... Returning from the Hokage Office.
As soon as Shinku Yuhi arrived home, he saw his daughter sitting on the sofa, looking a bit sullen, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Kurenai, what's wrong?"
Yūhi Shinnō pointed at Qing Liu, her cheeks puffed out angrily: "It's all his fault, he bullied me again!"
"..." Shinku Yuhi was speechless upon hearing this, but it wasn't surprising.
He'd be shocked if Qing Liu didn't bully Yūhi Shinnō for a day. He rubbed his temples: "Qing Liu, what did you do to make Kurenai angry this time?"
Qing Liu brazenly said: "I'm doing a good deed. Eating too many sweets will really turn you into a little chubby girl. It's for Kurenai's own good."
Shinku Yuhi: "..."
Do you think I believe you?
He retracted his earlier statement that Qing Liu possessed a maturity beyond his age; this kid could be quite mischievous sometimes.
But perhaps this is also a sign of him opening up?
"I don't need you to think for me." Yūhi Shinnō was furious, her subsided anger threatening to reignite: "Even if I become a little chubby girl, I'll still be a cute little chubby girl!"
Qing Liu spread his hands, making a Lu Yu-like face: "I don't believe it."
"Wah, you're making me so angry, I'm going to beat you to death!"
"Uncle Shinhong, look, Kurenai is being naughty again. This won't do, she's not ladylike at all!"
She chases, he runs, she can't catch him, he starts complaining. The atmosphere is very harmonious, yes, harmonious... Shinku Yuhi watched the two chasing each other in the living room, feeling amused and also very warm; this is what a home should feel like.
They shouldn't get too out of hand, he interjected to stop them: "Alright, alright, you're going to tear the house down. I probably know what's going on. I'll give you some extra pocket money this month, Kurenai. Qing Liu gets none."
Kurenai Yuhi stopped, her beautiful red eyes blinking slightly: "Really!?"
Shinku Yuhi nodded: "Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
Kurenai Yuhi's mood shifted from scorching sun to clear skies; she was no longer angry, and revealed a brilliant smile: "Father, you're so good!"
Then she raised her slender willow-like eyebrows at Qing Liu, a gesture she learned from him, meaning—I have it, you don't, hmph, I won't give it to you, go ahead and be envious!
"Tsk..." Qing Liu couldn't help but laugh.
He just liked to tease this doll-like Little Loli. And honestly, having a younger sister was quite fun, a good feeling.
It's not some sister-complex gene at work... Okay, Qing Liu admits there's a little bit of that.
A beautiful, cute younger sister with no blood relation—who wouldn't love her?
In short, any blond-haired kid who tries to get close to Kurenai Yuhi in the future must be stopped!
Just then, Shinku Yuhi thought of something and said to Qing Liu: "Qing Liu, tomorrow is the official opening day of the Ninja Academy. Although the school also teaches methods for Chakra refinement, I happen to be free today, so let me guide you first."
Qing Liu didn't refuse; instead, he seemed eager: "Okay, Uncle Shinhong."
Qing Liu wanted to verify the rewards he received from the system.
Spiritual Power Aptitude, in a sense, could be considered his innate talent, but Spiritual Power Aptitude is, after all, a term from the Bleach World.
Would it really work in this world?
And what would the effect be?
No one could say without trying.
Perhaps some clues could be found from refining Chakra; it definitely needed to be tested!