"Fine. If he wants to learn swordsmanship, let him. When he's old enough, I'll give him my Kusanagi sword."

"Enough of that. Rest up. I doubt I'll last long before that Minato guy sends someone looking for me."

Kazuyama Gekkō knew exactly what his return signified, so he seized every moment to rest. Pakura and the others chuckled at this. Konohagakure was thriving now, and the Lord Hokage, Minato Namikaze, along with his two trusted generals, deserved much of the credit.

"Alright, I barely finished my sentence and they're already here?"

The arrival of the ANBU didn't surprise them, given that Kazuyama Gekkō had just spoken.

"Lord Kazuyama, the Lord Hokage requests your presence."

"Got it. Oh, this Minato—can't go a moment without me, huh?"

As he spoke, Kazuyama Gekkō shot a teasing glance at Kushina. This earned him a scowl from Kushina, who muttered irritably, "Right, he can't live without you. Go see him already! Pakura is mine!"

Well, she was practically a female hooligan. Kazuyama Gekkō felt like he'd been struck by lightning.

Ignoring Kushina entirely, he grabbed the ANBU who'd come to notify him.

"Kazuyama-sama, don't!"

Clearly, this ANBU knew Kazuyama Gekkō's methods and was about to warn him. But how fast was Kazuyama Gekkō? Before the warning could fully form, the Flying Thunder God Technique had already activated.

"Huh?"

"So many people? What's up? Planning a welcome ceremony for me?"

In the Hokage's office, Kazuyama Gekkō's sudden arrival via Flying Thunder God Technique instantly drew a crowd of stares. Including his four apprentices, three counsellors, plus Fugaku Uchiha, Nara Shikaku, and Namiashi Raido. The ANBU beside him was utterly horrified. He was the one who'd been carried in by Flying Thunder God Technique last time—through a window, no less. The memory still haunted him.

"Alright, you may leave."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Minato Namikaze dismissed the ANBU first. The mission-complete ANBU hurriedly retreated, eager to escape the room. Not a second longer—it was torture.

As the ANBU pushed the door open to leave, Kazuyama Gekkō surveyed the room and sighed helplessly.

"Why are there so many people today?"

"There's not even a place to sit."

Oh great, the moment he speaks, he wants to sit down? Unfortunately, the office's only sofa was already occupied by the four counsellors. Everyone else, including him, was left standing. How could that be acceptable? How could Kazuyama Gekkō possibly stand??

Upon hearing his words, Minato Namikaze immediately sensed trouble and was about to speak: "Don't!"

"Crystal Release: Grand Armchair Technique!"

Kazuyama Gekkō wouldn't give Minato Namikaze a chance to stop him. With a casual wave, chakra surged forth, and in the blink of an eye, a grand armchair materialized. Though the crystal was transparent, the room's lighting allowed everyone to see it clearly. Admittedly, the armchair looked exquisitely crafted, possessing a unique charm.

"Kazuyama, make me one too. I've been standing forever and I'm exhausted."

"Haha, no problem, no problem. Shikaku, Raidō, how about you two?"

"We want one!"

Fugaku Uchiha immediately requested one the moment he saw the chair. He too had been standing for ages. As for Shikaku, he naturally wanted to sit down. Only Namiashi Raido flashed a hint of embarrassment. This expression caught Kazuyama Gekkō's eye, prompting a soft sigh. Ah, these days, there are still honest souls around.

Kazuyama Gekkō waved his hand again, conjuring three more crystal chairs. Regardless of whether Raidō was pleased or not, he was getting one.

"Hey, Kazuyama, that's going too far!"

"Why are you putting so many chairs in my office?"