In the end, Uzumaki Kana still took Uzumaki Karin and followed Uchiha Kamito to the Hidden Leaf Village.
One option was going somewhere that might be hard to live in.
The other was staying somewhere that was already hard to live in.
Ever since her husband died, Uzumaki Kana's life had only grown more and more difficult.
As for how the completely blind Uchiha Kamito managed to accurately guide the Uzumaki mother and daughter back—well…
"You really are a good friend. I'm seriously injured, and you still drag me out for field duty?"
Aburame Shiken's insect clone said speechlessly.
Why did it feel like ever since his heart got stabbed, his workload had suddenly skyrocketed?
"Come on, we're friends—what's there to fuss about? Besides, if you can come out here, it means you're not that badly hurt."
Uchiha Kamito casually slung an arm over Aburame Shiken's shoulder.
Keep laughing. You'll be crying soon enough.
One of the insects on his body quietly self-destructed.
Aburame Shiken responded with a smile as well.
"Exactly. We're friends, after all."
Uchiha Kamito and Aburame Shiken chatted idly as they walked.
Most of the conversation revolved around what to do about Kamito's eyes—whether he should transplant a new pair or find some other solution.
For now, Uchiha Kamito had no intention of using someone else's eyes. He had always had an idea, and this was the perfect opportunity to test it.
Uzumaki Kana remained silent.
She knew that when men were talking, it was best for her to listen more and speak less.
Meanwhile, Uzumaki Karin trembled as she hid in Kana's arms, seemingly sensing that the hooded man in black was extremely dangerous.
...
Hidden Leaf Village
Hyūga Hiyasu hurried into Uchiha Fugaku's house.
"Mikoto-san! Mikoto-san! There's news about Kamito!"
"What?!"
Uchiha Mikoto, who had been praying for Kamito, immediately rushed out.
"Hiyasu, tell me carefully—what's his condition now?"
Hyūga Hiyasu panted heavily, then quickly put on a flustered act.
Kamito, don't blame me. The more convincing I am, the worse you'll get beaten later.
Uchiha Kamito: …
"Mikoto-san, Kamito… he used Izanagi twice. He's completely blind now. He didn't take care of himself at all on the battlefield—he clearly wasn't a match for the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki, but he still forced himself to fight…"
At that moment, Hiyasu suddenly felt an extremely dark chakra.
Looking up, he froze.
Oh wow… she activated it already?
The Uchiha who had been on the battlefield: Uh…
"Mikoto-san, Kamito is about to return. Should we go to the village gate to—"
Whoosh—
Uchiha Mikoto vanished instantly.
Hyūga Hiyasu revealed a delighted smile.
Kamito, you're definitely dead this time.
He quickly sent out a group message:
Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Chōza, Namikaze Minato, Kushina, Inuzuka Ryoha, the now-recovered Inuzuka Rinko, Aburame Shikuro, Aburame Shiken—
"At the village gate. Big show. Come fast."
Then he replied to Aburame Shiken:
"All set. If there's something this fun next time, call me again."
At the Hidden Leaf Village gate—
Uchiha Kamito felt the familiar warmth, the familiar breeze, the familiar scent, the familiar chakra—
"Sis—!"
Uchiha Kamito immediately tried to run.
"U! CHI! HA! KA! MI! TO!"
Each word came with terrifying footsteps, each step pounding like it landed directly on Kamito's heart.
Uchiha Mikoto's hair stood on end, a crushing pressure radiating from her, her eyes glowing with a terrifying red light.
Even Aburame Shiken instinctively stepped back.
It wasn't that he was afraid—rather, the insects forming his clone sensed a threat from a superior being.
Hyūga Hiyasu hid in the shadows, using a Recording Insect to carefully document everything.
Kamito's dark history: +1.
The others were all trembling in fear.
But Kushina's eyes were shining—she was way too cool. She definitely had to learn this move someday.
Behind the gate—
Uchiha Fugaku hid with Uchiha Itachi.
Too terrifying. Never provoke Mikoto. It's fatal.
Even Itachi was too scared to make a sound. So this was what his mother was really like…
Just as everyone was waiting to see what Mikoto would do next—
She suddenly stopped.
Staring blankly at the Uzumaki mother and daughter hiding closely behind Kamito, their posture—
Wasn't that exactly like a helpless wife seeking protection from her husband?
And there was a baby too.
Kamito had been away fighting for over two years.
Ten months of pregnancy, plus the baby looking less than a year old now, and accounting for the time needed to fall in love—
Didn't it all line up perfectly?
Then wouldn't her current demeanor scare her future sister-in-law?
And what was her relationship with that baby? Doesn't matter—starting now, she's the aunt.
So now…
Uchiha Mikoto vanished instantly.
Kamito let out a long sigh of relief. The pressure just now had been suffocating.
Three seconds later—
Uchiha Mikoto reappeared.
Her long hair was smooth and flowing, a gentle smile on her face,
the very image of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
"Oh, Kamito, you're back—and you brought friends too. Why didn't you introduce them to your sister? Who is this young lady?"
Uchiha Mikoto naturally took Uzumaki Kana's hand, looking at her with warmth.
Everyone present was completely dumbfounded.
What just happened? Where did that demon goddess go?
"Um, hello. My name is Uzumaki Kana, and this is my daughter, Uzumaki Karin."
Kana replied respectfully.
This woman was definitely someone she couldn't afford to offend—better stay on her good side.
But why the Uzumaki surname? Oh—because she hasn't married in yet?
Kamito, honestly… does our family even care about such formalities?
"So you're Kana. Come, I'll show you around the Hidden Leaf Village. You'll be living here from now on."
"Really? Thank you so much."
Kana looked at Kamito with gratitude filling her eyes.
Kamito-sama has been so good to me… So everything was already arranged for me?
Seeing the affection in Kana's gaze toward Kamito, Mikoto became certain that things were exactly as she had imagined.
She became even more enthusiastic in hosting Kana, even picking up Karin and doting on her.
And so, this teaches us a lesson:
No matter how big a mistake you've made, if you can bring a girlfriend or wife home—and especially if there's a child—then you'll become the family's greatest contributor. (Applicable only to the man's side of the family.)
Meanwhile, the onlookers were confused.
Was Hyūga Hiyasu really this kind-hearted? Calling them here just to watch something heartwarming?
Hyūga Hiyasu himself was baffled. This wasn't part of his plan at all.
A dark smile crept onto Aburame Shiken's lips.
He understood everything now.
"Helping people clear up misunderstandings? I'd be more than happy to."
Serves you right for making me go on field duty!!!!