Naruto: Modern Science in Naruto

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"Don't mention the word 'seal technique' in front of me for the next three days," Haori said.

After hearing his words Kushina's eyes lit up, something about what Haori said triggered something in her mind.

But if it wasn't about the Inner Four-Symbols Sealing Technique, what reason could make Kushina so happy?

"Oh, I understand. It's abou…"

Before he could finish, his head received a hard whack.

"You're a minor. You know too much."

Was that anger at being exposed?

Yes.

Because Haori had guessed right. Minato Namikaze was going to return to Konoha today.

To be honest, even though Kushina was always hitting him, Haori actually enjoyed spending time with her. Kushina was a straightforward person, and besides, she didn't treat Haori with kid gloves, which meant that she saw him as one of her own.

"So, Senior Minato is coming back?" Haori said, holding his head and keeping his distance from Kushina.

"How do you know Minato ?" Kushina was surprised that Haori could say Minato's name. How did he know about her relationship with Minato?

"Namikaze Minato, Konoha's Yellow Flash. It would be strange if you I didn't know that name." Haori acted dumb.

With the Third Ninja World War, Minato Namikaze's name as the Yellow Flash had begun to echo throughout the shinobi world. Especially after Konoha unexpectedly lost the White Fang, Minato, as the most powerful mobile force, was active on every Konoha battlefield. He was made into Konoha's only hero and his fame even surpassed the three legendary Sannin, who were in the prime of their youth.

Every time the Yellow Flash appeared on the battlefield, it boosted the morale of his allies while striking fear into the hearts of his enemies. So, it wasn't strange for a shinobi like Haori, at his age, to know Minato's name.

While he was still in the Ninja Academy, most people didn't know Minato, but many idolized him.

Of course, that wasn't what Kushina meant. She wanted to know whether Haori knew about her relationship with Minato, and how he knew about it.

But Haori's ambiguous answer threw her off. Luckily, Kushina wasn't very concerned about this kind of thing.

"Anyway, we're taking a break today. There's no jutsu training, no C-rank or D-rank missions, and no endless forbidden jutsu development. Just come with me."

"Understood! Master!"

Of course, Haori didn't have any objections. He knew the importance of work-life balance.

Then Kushina took Haori to the gate of Konoha and started staring at the road straight ahead, like a woman waiting for her husband to return.

It wasn't long before four figures – one tall and three short – appeared within Haori's field of vision.

Unfortunately, there was no heartwarming scene here. Minato didn't instantly appear in front of Kushina, and Kushina didn't leap into his arms...

No, there was still a heartwarming scene. But Haori actually wished that this heartwarming scene had never happened.

"Haha, Haori, how did you know I was coming back today? I can't believe you came out to greet me on purpose. You really are a true friend!"

You didn't have to ask who was speaking. Of course, it was Uchiha Obito.

It has to be said, a brain is a good thing. Unfortunately, some people have it, and some people are born without it.

The lovers were reunited, but this loser was the first one to run out and do what?

"I need to clarify, I didn't come out to greet you on purpose." Haori quickly said. He had to explain this. Otherwise, some people might misunderstand things.

(ShixT9: Tsundere)

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Our friendship is undeniable!"

Embarrassed about what? Undeniable what? I was just here to watch, okay.

"Haori, I heard you've been stuck in Konoha and haven't left? Haha, that's so pitiful. You know, I've already completed an A-rank mission as an elite ninja. Jealous? Jealous, aren't you?" After three months of not seeing each other, within the first three minutes of their reunion, Obito had started bragging about himself.

Haori smiled and didn't say anything. Hmph, loser. I'm currently working on an S-rank forbidden jutsu development mission, okay? Even if I'm just an assistant.

Haori didn't contradict Obito, but naturally, someone wasn't pleased with him. Kakashi, the other "young white head," snorted and said, "Hmph, I don't remember you playing any positive role in that mission. A certain deadweight was dragging the team down the entire time."

"Kakashi, you jerk! What are you babbling about?!" Obito hated seeing Kakashi act arrogant (he completely missed that he was actually the one being arrogant). He turned his head and they immediately started a mutual-destruction mode.

Haori ignored the idiot and greeted Rin behind him.

"You guys, stop it. We'll talk as we walk," Minato said. By this time, he had completed the registration process for returning to the village. He called to his students, then walked over to Kushina's side.

"Kushina, I'm back."

The last time Minato returned, it was just to pick up his other two students, Rin and Obito. He came and went in a hurry, and he didn't have time to meet Kushina. In fact, the two of them hadn't seen each other for a year.

Minato and Kushina walked in front, the others followed behind.

With Minato's popularity in Konoha, people naturally greeted him when they saw him back in the village. Minato responded with a smile every time, looking very gentle. He didn't show any impatience at all.

Obito was still yelling at Kakashi, who remained indifferent and occasionally said something to provoke Obito.

Rin and Haori talked quietly.

"Is that senior in front of you Haori's teacher? Why do they look so close?"

"What's so strange about that? Don't you know? Teacher Kushina is Senior Minato's lover…" Haori revealed this explosive gossip with an ordinary tone.

"Kushina... is she the legendary Red Hot Habanero? She's Teacher Minato's lover?" Rin was shocked.

"What's wrong with that? Red and yellow have been a couple since ancient times… Besides, you guys should know this kind of information, right?"

Unknowingly, Obito and Kakashi had also stopped arguing. They were eavesdropping on Haori.

In this shinobi world where everyone loves gossip, this kind of gossip was even more valuable in times of war. After all, the gossip involved the legendary Blood Red Pepper and the even more legendary Golden Flash.

"Well, what's the use of this kind of information?" Although he loved gossip, Obito still tried to act tough.

"Of course it's useful. The more different kinds of information you have, the more likely you are to find your teachers' weaknesses. Then, if you want to learn any jutsu, you can blackmail them with that information…"

(ShixT9: Good job man, spreading your wise words)

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