chsdbacks Chapter 185 My brother-in-law is the daimyo of the Land of Water!
Chapter 185 My brother-in-law is the daimyo of the Land of Water!
The Water King's Palace, a luxurious rest area.
Rope Tree leaned back in a soft recliner, covered with a thick blanket.
His gaze swept over the familiar Orochimaru and Tsunade before finally settling on Uchiha Mitsumine.
This person, dressed in a dark blue imperial robe, possessed a calm and composed demeanor that hinted at something extraordinary.
Overwhelmed with excitement at the reunion, Nawaki exclaimed, "Orochimaru-sensei, Tsunade-neechan, I really... came back to life? Am I dreaming?"
He raised his hand and touched his cheek; the real touch made his eyes slightly red.
He thought he was forever stuck in that war-torn era, never expecting he would have the chance to be resurrected.
Orochimaru sat on the sofa beside him, his tone gentler than usual: "It's not a dream, it's real. We spent five years improving our resurrection technique before we finally brought you back to life."
Tsunade stepped forward, handed him a cup of warm herbal tea, and gently patted Nawaki's hand: "Nawaki, have a cup of tea to soothe your throat."
Rope Tree took the teacup, his fingertips touching the warm cup, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He looked at Uchiha Mitsurugi again, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "By the way, Tsunade-neechan, who is this Uchiha brother? He looks unfamiliar, but I feel like... he knows you guys quite well?"
Uchiha Mitsumine smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "My name is Uchiha Mitsumine, I'm your brother-in-law, and I'm currently the daimyo of the Land of Water. Later, we even moved Konoha Village to the Land of Water."
"Brother-in-law... the Daimyo of the Land of Water... even moved Konoha Village to the Land of Water?"
Nawaki's eyes widened in shock, nearly knocking over the teacup in his hand. "This... how could this be? I remember before I died, Konoha was still in the Land of Fire, how could it have moved to the Land of Water? And Tsunade, I remember Jiraiya following you around every day, saying he wanted to marry you!"
In his memory, Tsunade and Jiraiya were childhood sweethearts, and their feelings for each other were already self-evident. As the ninja village of the Land of Fire, Konoha Village had a deep foundation, so why would it suddenly relocate?
When Tsunade heard the name "Jiraiya," her hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
She sighed softly and said slowly, "Jirai didn't die; he's still perfectly fine. As for moving Konoha to the Land of Water, it's because six years after your death, the Third Shinobi World War broke out, and Konoha suffered heavy casualties. Later, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire formed the Protectorate Shinobi Army, taking over clans like Sarutobi and Shimura, and the Land of Fire gradually became a battleground. So we moved Konoha to the Land of Water, far away from the flames of war."
Nawaki murmured to himself, his heart filled with emotion: "So that's how it is... I never imagined the Land of Fire would become like this. It's a good thing you moved to the Land of Water. And Tsunade-neechan, do you and your brother-in-law... have children?"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade smiled gently: "Yes, we have a son named Shiryu. He's six years old this year, very handsome, and currently attending the Ninja Academy. Nawaki, you're an uncle now. I'll take you to see Shiryu in a bit; he'll definitely love having you as his uncle."
Rope Tree's eyes lit up instantly, his face full of anticipation: "Uncle? I have a nephew? That's wonderful! I must see him properly!"
Uchiha Mitsunori added with a smile, "Shiryu has a calm and steady personality, making him easy to get along with. By the way, Jiraiya is currently traveling around, and he's still writing a sequel to his manga 'Make-Out Paradise,' which has already become a hit in various countries."
Nawaki paused for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, a hint of guilt creeping onto his face: "Make-Out Paradise? Oh dear, I secretly bought that book back in the day! I hid it under my pillow, but my sister found out and chased me around for ages!"
As he spoke, his eyes were filled with a nostalgic smile: "I never imagined that after all these years, he'd still be writing this, still so irreverent!"
Tsunade pointed at Nawaki and teased, "You were only 12 years old back then, and you were already secretly reading books like this. I'd definitely beat you up!"
Nawaki scratched his head sheepishly and smiled as he changed the subject: "Let's not talk about this... So many people and things have changed, and I feel like an outsider now."
Seeing his disappointment, Uchiha Mitsunori slowly said, "It's alright. I'll use genjutsu to show you the major events that have happened in the past eighteen years, so you won't feel unfamiliar with them."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly lit up, and his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan slowly began to rotate.
Rope Tree felt as if he were in the river of time.
He witnessed the cruelty of the Third Shinobi World War, the exposure of the Sarutobi clan's corruption, the formation of the National Guard by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and the relocation of Konoha to the Land of Water. He also saw the adorable appearance of Shiryu and the five children, as well as the scenes of Orochimaru and Tsunade researching day and night to revive him, which gradually warmed his heart.
The illusion ended, and Nawaki slowly opened his eyes, his eyes already red: "So 18 years have passed, and so much has happened... Thank you, brother-in-law... for letting me see all this."
Seeing his relieved expression, Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Silly boy, you don't feel like an outsider anymore, do you? From now on, we're all family."
The atmosphere in the lounge grew increasingly warm as Rope Tree held a cup of warm herbal tea and listened to the three recount more details of their lives.
He occasionally chimed in with a few embarrassing stories about his antics with Jiraiya and Orochimaru back in the day, making the three of them laugh frequently. Memories of the past and the present gradually intertwined, allowing him to fully immerse himself in this long-lost liveliness.
The sky outside the window gradually darkened. Tsunade checked the time: "Nawaki, it's getting late. You've just been resurrected and need to rest more. I've had the maid prepare a room for you; it's quiet next door."
Nawaki nodded earnestly: "Thank you, Orochimaru-sensei, Tsunade-neechan, and brother-in-law. Thank you for not forgetting me!"
Orochimaru's eyes flashed with approval: "Nawaki, you've just been resurrected today. Get some sleep and adjust your physical condition. Tomorrow, I'll give you a surprise and teach you some special ninjutsu."
Uchiha Mitsunori patted him on the shoulder: "Nawaki, don't worry. This is your home. With us here, you don't need to worry about anything anymore."
Rope Tree smiled and nodded, then followed the maid to the next room.
Tsunade watched Nawaki leave, then pondered for a moment: "Now that Nawaki has been resurrected, it's time to consider his marriage. Mitsumine, do you have any suggestions?"
"Nabari's physical age is over 18, but his mental age... is only 12... Isn't it too early to say these things now!"