Chapter 3

As the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze's home was actually quite modest, a low two-story building similar to an ordinary villager's house.

Kado Uzumaki arrived at the Fourth's doorstep and gently knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened.

It wasn't just anyone; it was Kushina Uzumaki.

Kushina looked quite well, holding a small blond-haired baby in her arms.

Seeing Kado Uzumaki, Kushina said joyfully, "Kado, you finally came! Come in quickly."

Following Kushina, Kado Uzumaki entered the house.

The house, though not large, was warmly decorated.

"Big Sister Kushina, can I hold little Naruto?"

Kado Uzumaki looked at Naruto, who was staring at him with big eyes, and smiled widely.

The little blond-haired baby was so cute!

Kushina replied, "Of course you can."

With that, she handed her son to Kado Uzumaki.

Kado Uzumaki gently held the adorable little blond-haired baby.

The baby didn't seem shy, staring curiously at Kado Uzumaki with his big eyes.

The siblings took care of the baby while chatting.

Kushina asked Kado Uzumaki a lot about his travels.

Kado Uzumaki shared many stories, but he didn't mention everything. His official reason for leaving Konoha was a culinary journey, but in reality, he had already started planning for the future. For example, he had visited the Land of Rain to investigate the Akatsuki organization; he had also gone to the Land of Lightning to meet Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails jinchūriki, and his song "Double Iron Staff" had become a bridge of friendship between them.

After some conversation, Kushina Uzumaki eventually turned to the topic she was most curious about: Kado Uzumaki's sealing techniques.

That night, she had witnessed Kado Uzumaki's formidable strength.

Kado Uzumaki wasn't surprised, as he had used the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques in front of the Fourth and his sister.

He had already prepared his response to this question.

Kado Uzumaki said, "Big Sister Kushina, I actually mastered the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques quite early."

Kushina's expression changed slightly. "Quite early?"

Kado Uzumaki replied, "To be precise, a few years ago."

He was still being somewhat secretive. Through the ninjutsu development system, he had gradually mastered the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques when he was very young.

Kushina Uzumaki showed a hint of surprise. If her brother Kado had mastered the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques a few years ago, he was undoubtedly a genius-level ninja. But why couldn't he pass the genin exam at the ninja academy?

Kado Uzumaki seemed to understand Kushina's thoughts and continued, "When I was at the ninja academy, I deliberately failed the genin exam. Big Sister Kushina, one of the main reasons our clan was wiped out was the fear of our sealing techniques by the major ninja villages. I didn't want to draw attention by showing too much talent. Do you remember when you were kidnapped by the Hidden Cloud Village ninjas?"

Kushina nodded. If it weren't for Minato Namikaze's rescue, she might have been taken away by the Hidden Cloud Village ninjas.

Looking at her brother Kado Uzumaki, Kushina sighed. She had witnessed the fall of the Uzushiogakure with her own eyes. Being part of the Uzumaki clan indeed carried significant risks. If she didn't have the protection of Konoha and Minato Namikaze, her fate might have been very different.

"Kado, I understand!"

Kushina Uzumaki showed a sense of relief, feeling that she was only now truly understanding her brother Kado.

In the evening, Kado Uzumaki personally cooked a sumptuous dinner. As a gourmet in Konoha, his culinary skills were top-notch. In fact, before coming to this world, he was a renowned chef, once hailed as the youngest "Chef King."

Cuisine was still his goal in this ninja world.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, returned home after a busy day and was pleasantly surprised to see a table full of delicious dishes. Due to the Nine-Tails incident, he had been extremely busy and hadn't eaten much at noon, so his stomach was already growling.

Minato Namikaze said, "Kado, welcome back to Konoha!"

Kado Uzumaki replied, "Fourth Hokage, you should eat first. Your mouth is watering."

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.

Kushina chuckled, "Let's eat, I'm hungry too!"

Soon, the three of them began their dinner.

The pleasant dinner lasted nearly an hour before it ended.

Minato Namikaze took the initiative to wash the dishes and clean up.

Kado Uzumaki was quite impressed by the Fourth's diligence and dedication as a model husband!

He also helped with the cleanup.

After finishing, the two men sat in the living room.

Minato Namikaze asked tentatively, "Kado, what are your plans next? If you need any help, just let me know."

Kado Uzumaki's expression changed. "There is indeed something I need your help with."

Minato Namikaze looked at Kado Uzumaki curiously.

Kado Uzumaki didn't hesitate and said straightforwardly, "I want to join the Anbu!"

Minato Namikaze was surprised. "Join the Anbu?"

Kado Uzumaki nodded. His decision to join the Anbu wasn't a sudden whim but a well-thought-out plan.

The Anbu, established by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, is a special assassination and tactical unit, primarily responsible for protecting the Hokage, preventing enemy infiltration into Konoha, and conducting reconnaissance and assassination missions. It is a direct subordinate of the Hokage, operating in the shadows.

However, when the Second Hokage established the Anbu, one of its important duties was to monitor the Uchiha clan.

Kado Uzumaki had several reasons for joining the Anbu, one of which was to prevent the Uchiha clan massacre, or at least to avoid the incident. Just as he had changed the fates of Minato, Kushina, and Naruto on the night of the Nine-Tails attack, he wanted to steer the history of the Hidden Leaf Village in a better direction.

Minato Namikaze was quite surprised and hesitated for a few seconds. "Kado, why do you want to join the Anbu?"

Kado Uzumaki, of course, didn't reveal his true intentions but gave Minato Namikaze a reason he couldn't refuse: "To protect Konoha! To protect Big Sister Kushina! To protect Naruto!"

In the end, Minato Namikaze agreed to Kado Uzumaki's request. As the Hokage, it wasn't difficult for him to arrange for someone to join the Anbu, especially since the Anbu had suffered significant losses during the Nine-Tails incident and needed to be replenished. Kado Uzumaki's strength was undeniable, as he could easily seal the Nine-Tails, a feat even Minato found challenging. Having such a powerful ally in the Anbu would be beneficial.

Additionally, he had a personal motive. Kado Uzumaki was his wife Kushina's brother and Naruto's uncle. If anything happened to him, Kado Uzumaki would undoubtedly be the best choice to protect his wife Kushina and his son Naruto.