The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 641 Cultivation

"Knock knock knock..."

Just then, a crisp knock on the door broke the peaceful and beautiful atmosphere.

Karin was startled and instantly snapped out of her reverie.

She turned her head in a panic, her gaze fixed on the doorway.

The door was wide open, and Tsunade was leaning against the doorframe, a helpless expression on her face, as she said:

"I'm sorry, I know it might be a little inappropriate to bother you two right now, but there are indeed many things waiting for Qianyao to deal with."

After Qianyao returned, his clones outside were like a power source that had been switched on.

Although the clones have not yet achieved memory sharing, their previously dormant consciousness has been fully awakened.

Orochimaru also sensed Chiyo's return immediately.

However, he was conducting an important experiment and could not come in person.

So he sent Tsunade to check on the situation.

Tsunade rushed over and pushed open the door.

But what she saw before her was something she hadn't expected: Chiyo and Karin were embracing each other tightly.

He seemed to have been so engrossed in his own world that he was completely unaware of her arrival.

Left with no other choice, Tsunade gently knocked on the door beside her.

Chiyo gently stroked Karin's hair, then slowly released the blushing, shy girl from his arms.

Then, Chiyo said softly to Karin, "I need to take care of some things first."

"Go find Ruri and Zhiyu and tell them I'm back. Also, check which of your classmates are currently in Konoha."

"Call them all to the playground and wait for me. I'll come over and meet you in a bit."

"I...I understand, Master."

Karin lowered her head and responded in a voice barely audible.

Normally, she always behaves with composure and grace in other matters, but she was surprised to witness Tsunade's intimate behavior with her master.

She was still very shy, and at that moment, she really wished she could find a blanket and cover her head completely.

Seeing Karin's embarrassed state, Chiyo couldn't help but smile slightly.

Then, he turned and walked toward Tsunade, who was standing at the door.

Tsunade rolled her eyes at Chiyo with annoyance, then turned around and strode ahead to lead the way.

Chiyo remained calm and composed, walking leisurely beside Tsunade.

After walking side by side in silence for a short distance, Tsunade finally couldn't suppress her curiosity and doubts and broke the silence first.

She turned her head slightly, glanced at Qian Yao beside her out of the corner of her eye, and asked:

"...Did you already realize Karin's feelings for you before you left?"

Upon hearing Tsunade's question, Chiyo remained remarkably calm and composed. He nodded without flinching and replied in a steady tone:

"Well, actually I already knew. She told me back then, but she was still young."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade's expression became somewhat amused.

She smiled slightly, a half-smile playing on her lips, and teased Qian Yao, saying:

"I never expected you to have such a peculiar hobby."

Chiyo was completely bewildered by Tsunade's words and asked suspiciously:

What kind of quirks do you have?

Seeing Qianyao's bewildered and innocent expression, Tsunade laughed even harder. She deliberately drew out her words, explaining slowly and deliberately:

"Of course I'm talking about 'nurturing'! Otherwise, how do you explain bringing back cute young girls every time you go out on a mission? Could it be a coincidence?"

Faced with Tsunade's blunt and skeptical question, Chiyo was at a loss for words.

"What a coincidence. Gaara, Kimimaro, and Haku aren't boys, are they?"

Tsunade clearly did not buy Chiyo's explanation.

She stopped and looked Qian Yao up and down, jokingly saying:

"They're all just excuses. Besides, even if the others are just ordinary kids as you say, Karin can't be one of them, can she?"

Qianyao shook his head slightly and said, "For the past five years, only Karin has been waiting here every day for my return."

Tsunade slowed her pace and said in an ambiguous tone:

“She’s been with you since she was seven years old; you could say you watched her grow up.”

Qian Yao's lips curled slightly, revealing a carefree smile: "I don't care."

Tsunade turned her head and continued walking forward, saying with some emotion, "You've changed a lot in these five years."

Qian Yao couldn't help but chuckle: "Then you're wrong! In fact, the total time I spent traveling back in time is less than two days."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade looked surprised. She stopped abruptly, stared wide-eyed at Chiyo, and asked incredulously:

"What...what? Only two days have passed where you are? How is that possible!"

Qianyao shrugged helplessly and explained with a light laugh:

"It may not have been two days yet, at most it's only about a day."

Tsunade was momentarily at a loss for words. She opened her mouth, but found herself speechless.

Seeing this, Qianyao continued:

"However, my clone has its own independent consciousness. The memories that Karin has of waiting for me and spending time with me every day will be transmitted back to the original body."

"In my memory, she has been with me every day for five years, even though I can't speak or respond."

Tsunade nodded in understanding at this moment, then said something somewhat ambiguous:

"Sometimes I really don't know how old you are. You're only 21, but you're so mature."

"You're mature for your age, yet you readily accepted Karin, whom you've watched grow up."

Tsunade is right. Chiyo began to rise to prominence when he was seventeen, and at that time he showed superior intelligence and combat strength among the Uchiha.

They completely manipulated Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, and their group.

The change in military force can be explained by the awakening of the Kaleidoscope.

However, the change in his intelligence remains a mystery. After all, Chiyo used to be an "ordinary" Uchiha who only knew how to complete missions.

Although he was a bit more diligent in completing missions, he was no different from other Uchiha.

It wasn't until Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo planned the Uchiha Clan Massacre Night that they suddenly erupted.

These things were naturally not investigated when Qianyao was around.

After Qianyao passed away, all the clues from his past were uncovered.

Tsunade's words were also a test for Chiyo.

Qianyao laughed and said, "If you had seen countless beginnings and endings in this world, you would be just like me."

"Beginning and end..." Tsunade's expression changed slightly.

She asked with some curiosity, "Then tell me, what am I like?"

Qian Yao shook his head slightly: "Let's wait until later. I need to go to the meeting first. The children are still waiting for me."

Tsunade smiled and nodded, not in a hurry.

"Let's go, your return is a big deal."

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