Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 54 Winter Goes and Spring Comes

Baiyun Qingye endured a great deal of hardship in order to send the three little girls home.

Although the parents of Tian Tian and the others no longer looked at him with murderous eyes as before because of Bai Yun Qingye's change in identity, their expressions were still hard to look good.

They all wore forced smiles, looking like they were putting on a brave face.

In front of the flower shop in the mountains, Ino raised her hand and waved her arm, her voice full of reluctance.

"Aoba, see you tomorrow!"

Although she can't go to Tsunade's house with Shirokumo Aoba in the morning, she can go to the grove to find him in the afternoon.

Even if we can't play alone together, it's nice to chat and look at the flowers together.

Shirokumo Aoba glanced back at Yamanaka Inoichi, who stood like a statue behind Ino, and waved to Ino.

"Ino, see you tomorrow!"

After saying hello, Baiyun Qingye quickly headed home.

I arrived at my doorstep.

He was surprised to find that all the lights in his house were on.

Upon entering, sure enough, Shirakumo Hayama and Uzuki Yugao were already inside.

They had also prepared a large table of food, and it seemed they were waiting for him.

"Aoba, congratulations!"

Baiyun Yeshan's smile was now completely uncontrollable.

"Originally, I was going to ask the Third Hokage to let you become Lady Tsunade's disciple."

"I never imagined you were already Lady Tsunade's disciple!"

Baiyun Yeshan was filled with pride and relief, and the anxiety he had been carrying finally subsided.

Becoming Tsunade's disciple, regardless of how high one's future potential may be, at least even if the matter of Shirokumo Aoba comes to light in the future, those families will not be able to destroy the evidence.

"Haha, just lucky, just lucky."

Baiyun Qingye is quite modest.

"Aoba, you don't need to be modest. Becoming Tsunade's disciple is something that countless villagers dream of."

Uzuki Yugao placed the bowl of rice on the table and then asked curiously.

"I heard that Lady Tsunade took the initiative to ask you to be her disciple. Is that true?"

Bai Yunqingye thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"It was indeed my teacher who came to find me."

"It seems that even Lady Tsunade is envious of my Aoba's talent."

Uzuki Yugao was genuinely happy for Shirakumo Aoba.

"This is all thanks to my hard work and sweat!"

As Baiyun Qingye said this, he added in his mind: "Plus a little bit of a cheat code."

"Aoba really worked hard. Here, here's a piece of beef as a reward."

Uzuki Yugao picked up a piece of beef and placed it in Shirokumo Aoba's bowl.

"I don't eat beef!"

Baiyun Qingye replied inexplicably.

"Ok?"

Uzuki Yugao paused for a moment, looking at Shirakumo Aoba with some confusion, "Didn't you used to love eating beef the most?"

"Hehe, I was just kidding."

Bai Yunqingye quickly put the piece of beef into his mouth; he had been too happy and had just eaten it without thinking.

Uzuki Yugao rolled her eyes at Shirokumo Aoba with annoyance.

"I thought the food I made today wasn't to your liking."

As she spoke, she placed another large spoonful of beef into Baiyun Qingye's bowl, wanting to see if Baiyun Qingye was joking.

Without hesitation, Baiyun Qingye began to eat it in large bites.

Most of the beef in Konoha is grilled or pan-fried.

This stir-fry recipe was taught to Uzuki Yugao by Shirokumo Aoba. In his previous life, as a native of Hunan, he loved this dish the most.

Seeing Shirokumo Aoba enjoying her meal, Uzuki Yugao also happily started eating.

Baiyun Yeshan, who had been watching from the sidelines, smiled with even greater satisfaction. This could be considered a moment of family bliss.

While they were eating, Baiyun Qingye suddenly remembered something and put down her chopsticks.

"Uncle, Sister Xiyan, the teacher said I can move in with her."

"This way, we don't have to travel back and forth, and it's also more convenient for teaching."

Shirakumo Hayama and Uzuki Yugao stopped what they were doing at the same time.

"Since it's beneficial for learning, I have no problem with it."

Baiyun Yeshan readily agreed, since he was often away on missions and didn't have much time at home on weekdays.

However, the main problem wasn't with him, but rather...

Shirokumo Hayama glanced at Uzuki Yugao beside him and, sure enough, noticed that the other was gripping her chopsticks tightly, clearly hesitant.

After all this time, you've nurtured the plants for so long, and before you've even reaped the rewards, you suddenly have to send them to someone else's house. Even if it's for their own good, it's still hard not to feel a little bad.

"Aoba, what are you thinking?"

Uzuki Yugao inquired about Shirokumo Aoba's thoughts.

Bai Yun Qingye didn't hesitate and said directly, "I'll listen to Sister Xiyan."

Looking into Shirokumo Aoba's sincere eyes, Uzuki Yugao's heart trembled.

Finally, somewhat helplessly, he reached out and patted the other person's head, saying with a smile.

"Then move there. Your sister will come to visit you when she has time."

"Ah."

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Carefree days are the least likely to pass.

As winter fades and spring arrives, the snow on the roadside disappears, and the trees along the street begin to sprout new buds.

It's now the season when grass grows and orioles fly.

Naruto's secret base is located by the river behind Konoha.

Two tiny figures were standing there.

"Aoba, I've learned my first ninjutsu!"

Naruto appeared very excited.

Baiyun Qingye was also curious and asked, "What kind of ninjutsu?"

"look!"

Naruto immediately jumped in front of Shirakumo Aoba and formed hand seals in front of his chest!

A cloud of smoke suddenly rose up.

As the smoke dissipated.

"puff--"

Bai Yunqingye's eyes widened, and she almost spat on the other person.

What... what is this?

What's with those blonde twin tails?