If it's not Uchiha Madara, then the problem is huge.
It's unbelievable that they have no information on such a powerful Uchiha ninja; is the "Uchiha Madara" who cooperated with Shimura Danzo this person, or is the real Uchiha Madara still alive? What's the situation with Konoha's Uchiha?
"We can search through those sealed materials, maybe the teacher secretly researched it?" Sarutobi Hiruzen had a thought.
Senju Tobirama was very wary of the Uchiha, perhaps secretly studying Uchiha Madara in private.
"I'm done here, Mokgetsu, go back and have a good rest. You've worked the hardest this time." Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile as he looked at Mokgetsu still standing in the office.
Mokgetsu first broke through the Hidden Mist Ninja Squad and captured a large number of Hidden Mist ninjas, then killed Uchiha Madara on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, attracting attacks from the Three Great Ninja Villages, accomplishing in two months what ordinary ninjas couldn't achieve in several lifetimes.
Leaving the Hokage Building, Mokgetsu returned home.
This time, he didn't read books to study the Breathing Technique or improve the Yang Seal; instead, he took out a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone to practice calligraphy.
Calligraphy was a hobby that Mokgetsu had from his past life.
However, after transmigrating to the Naruto World, he had much less time to practice.
At the beginning, when he was still at the Ninja Academy, it wasn't too bad; he could find some time at noon to write.
After his main body left the Ninja Academy, the time for calligraphy decreased significantly.
Mokgetsu didn't feel too regretful, as a hobby was just a hobby; he couldn't let a hobby affect the improvement of his strength.
...
On the third day after Mokgetsu returned to the village.
Today, Mokgetsu didn't go to Tsunade's house to cook because he had guests at home.
"Hehe, Mokgetsu, you didn't expect it, did you? It's me, Kushina, back again." Kushina greeted Mokgetsu warmly.
"Mokgetsu, sorry to disturb you," Minato Namikaze said with a gentle smile.
When Mokgetsu heard the knock on the door and saw Kushina, he paused for a moment, then smiled and welcomed the two inside.
The ninja world war had ended, and Kushina's cultivation had temporarily concluded, which was understandable.
In fact, he had gone to visit Kushina on the first day he returned, but at that time, Kushina was still under restricted movement.
"I just got back today. When I reported my mission, I heard from the Third Hokage that Kushina's training could end, so I went to pick her up first," Minato Namikaze said.
Mokgetsu nodded, thinking it was about the same as he imagined. Orochimaru should probably be back in Konoha by now too.
"It feels just the same as before."
Kushina curiously looked around Mokgetsu's living room and found that after more than three years, there hadn't been any change—the layout and furnishings were just as she remembered Mokgetsu's home.
"Kushina, it's been more than three years, not thirty, what kind of change were you expecting?" Mokgetsu said with a smile as he brought out the tea set and made tea for the two.
The main reason was that Mokgetsu didn't care about these things. Until he killed Uchiha Madara, he always felt like the Sword of Damocles was hanging over him. Every day, he was either trying to get stronger or scheming to get rid of Uchiha Madara—there was no time to care about this.
"More than three years is quite a long time for us; we've only known each other for a little more than four years," Kushina argued the opposite opinion.
"Although the house hasn't changed, Mokgetsu, you've changed so much from before. When we first met, you were still a Chunin teacher, and now your exploits are the talk of Konoha."
Recalling Mokgetsu's past, Kushina was filled with emotion.
Previously, she had worried about this good friend being too fragile, accidentally dying in some corner, trying every way to teach Mokgetsu Fuinjutsu.
Yet, in just four years, Mokgetsu not only surpassed Minato Namikaze but even the Sannin.
The speed was so astounding it could make some protagonists in ninja novels break a sweat in embarrassment.
"It's a good thing Mokgetsu wears glasses, or Minato would be too embarrassed to go out." Kushina chuckled, recalling their encounter on the road earlier.
Just a while ago, when they were walking on Konoha's main street, some Konoha residents called Minato Namikaze "Lord Mokgetsu."
Minato Namikaze was quite famous in Konoha too; it's rare for ninjas to be mistaken for each other, but some unfamiliar residents would easily mix them up.
Minato couldn't help but scratch his head, not expecting there'd come a day like this for him.
However, Minato understood; Mokgetsu's achievements this time were too great, and Konoha's vigorous publicity would make things return to normal after a while.
Mokgetsu's expression was subtle.
It was somewhat unbelievable that they mistook Minato Namikaze for him, the transmigrator.
"Damn that old Hiruzen, making me so bored for so long, and it ended up being completely useless," Kushina angrily criticized Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Training to control the Nine-tails' power was acceptable for Kushina, as it was her responsibility as the Nine-tails Jinchuriki.
But after striving for three boring years, not achieving anything meaningful made Kushina feel her efforts were in vain.
For the sake of training, she hadn't eaten at Mokgetsu's house for over three years.
Minato Namikaze shook his head, his expression turning a bit serious. "That's a good thing, Kushina. You should thank Mokgetsu for ending the war."
Minato Namikaze had faced Jinchurikis capable of complete tailed beast transformation, battled against formidable enemies from hostile ninja villages, and endured assassination attempts from elite enemy squads. He knew the dangers of war; staying off the battlefield was the best thing.
"Of course I know that, but that's a separate issue. The Third Hokage is just awful!" Kushina maintained her position.
If it weren't for Mokgetsu willing to make takeout for Kushina, if she hadn't eaten Mokgetsu's meals for three years, she would've gone to Sarutobi Hiruzen's grave to steal offerings out of spite.
"What would you like to eat today?" Mokgetsu asked, feeling good at the reunion with his friends and prepared to cook a feast.
He often met with Kushina and occasionally met with Minato Namikaze, but the three of them sitting together for a chat had been a long time ago.
"Braised Pork Belly, Squirrel Fish, Mapo Tofu..." Kushina swiftly rattled off dish names.
"Uh..."
Minato Namikaze covered Kushina's mouth, looking apologetically at Mokgetsu.
Mokgetsu had just come down from the battlefield, busy with lots of things, so Minato didn't want to trouble him. If his cooking skills weren't too inferior to Mokgetsu's, he would've wanted to handle Mokgetsu's meals for a while.
"It's no trouble. I'll have more free time in the coming days; I'll rotate through ten different dishes each meal," Mokgetsu said with a light smile.
"Yay!" Kushina cheered, moving Minato Namikaze's hand away.
As there was some time before eating, Kushina proposed to check Mokgetsu and Minato Namikaze's fuinjutsu training.
"Hehe, let Teacher Kushina see if you've been studying seriously," Kushina said proudly.
In other areas, she was not as strong as Mokgetsu and Minato Namikaze, but in fuinjutsu, she had absolute confidence.
"I happen to have some difficulties developing a Fuinjutsu," Mokgetsu said.
He shared with Kushina the difficulties he encountered while developing the Yang Seal.
Kushina's expression gradually changed from "I'm Konoha's number one fuinjutsu expert" to "this is a bit difficult" to "who am I and where am I."
"Ahem, Mokgetsu, I hereby announce that you have graduated," Kushina said with a serious face.
Minato Namikaze glanced over curiously, analyzed it, and found he couldn't start either.
Though she gave up outwardly, Kushina kept pondering, not even testing Minato Namikaze's abilities.
"You guys rest for a while; I'll go cook." Seeing the shadow clone returning with the groceries, Mokgetsu got up and left the living room.
"I'll help," Minato Namikaze said, standing up and following Mokgetsu to the kitchen.
He could help Mokgetsu prepare the ingredients, reducing Mokgetsu's burden while speeding up the process.
"Give this to Kushina when you go back," Mokgetsu said.
After Minato Namikaze entered the kitchen, Mokgetsu handed over a prepared Chakra Necklace to him, explaining its function.
Although he was close to Kushina, it was more appropriate for a gift like a necklace to be given by Minato Namikaze.