Chapter 116

Watching my embarrassment, Mito chuckled quite satisfactorily, clearly enjoying her victory. Damn!

"It's like you're somehow different from me!" I grumbled, turning away.

"I'm just 'ba-ba,' and you're the beloved 'nii-chan' — there's a difference, isn't there?!" this viper smirked smugly.

"Okay, okay, I give up," I raised my hands in defeat.

"That's right! You're not even close to competing with me," the interlocutor tilted her nose.

"As if you're not falling into that category right now," I snorted in response. "Alright, I still need to prepare the seal for Ka-chan, so I'll be off."

"Go ahead, just don't forget to stop by on the first day of ninja academy classes, otherwise Kushina-chan will be very upset," Mito reminded, "you wouldn't want her to be disappointed, would you?"

"Of course not!" shuddering at a couple of memories, I shook my head.

No thanks, she can find another victim! Kushina's famous temperament is fully embodied in her, and with the addition of the fox, the irritated little one is capable of much, as I had the misfortune of witnessing when two idiots tried to mock her face and hair color during a walk in the park. In general, even considering the two to three year difference, the fools ended up in the hospital for several months.

After that incident, the little one started learning the basics of meditation at my suggestion. And I really don't want to become Kushina's new object of anger, despite being fully confident in my ability to defend myself against her.

"Yes, exactly, so it's in your best interest to show up much earlier than when we go to the academy."

"Definitely, especially since I promised — I'll be there!" I nodded.

"Say hello to Saya-chan," Mito smiled, "and if the seal doesn't work, I'll send Tsunade to you as soon as she arrives in the village."

"I'll be very grateful," I bowed to the elder and nodded in farewell, leaving the house.

"Mom, I'm home!" I announced my arrival, kicking off my sandals and walking from the corridor to the living room.

"How did it go?" Saya responded from her room.

"Fine, visited Mito-san and finally solved the problem with Iyaku Fuin's excessive chakra consumption..."

Stepping over the threshold, I fell silent. The reason for this was to some extent the image that has become somewhat familiar lately — my mom sitting on the bed, consuming the contents of the plate fed to her by my clone! And both literally radiated satisfaction! Shaking my head, I just sighed heavily — why are my clones so compliant?

"Mom, you're going to forget how to take care of yourself altogether at this rate," I smirked.

During the time that has passed since the injury, Saya has quite adapted to her situation and literally bathed in the care showered on her by the clones. No, I understand that Sae didn't have the opportunity to feel like a princess, whose every whim is instantly fulfilled, but it should be noted that this is only for the duration of her illness!

Otherwise, it'll become a habit, and there'll be another lazy Nara, only this time female. Of course, if you think about it, I wouldn't mind taking care of Mom in a similar way personally, but not to the same extent! That would be too embarrassing! However, I've long noticed that while maintaining the original's personality,

Kage Bunshins are more susceptible to the influence of people around me, at least those dear to me, and more open in showing their feelings. I wonder what this phenomenon is related to? Shaking my head, I pushed aside idle thoughts and returned to the pressing issue, ignoring the surprised and mocking glances of the audience.

"What I wanted to say... oh yeah, today marks the beginning of preparations for the creation of Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu, fortunately, I've already cleaned and cleared out the suitable space in the basement floor," I continued, deciding not to pay attention to the talkative doppelganger. "So, in two weeks, when the necessary amount of chakra is accumulated, we can deal with your spine."

"Sooner the better, because despite your amazing massages, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay in a sitting or lying position all the time," Saya complained, overcoming her embarrassment, "and from immobility, fat deposits have started to appear on my sides and hips!"

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