Chapter 138 - 138 (2/2)
Ryo actually liked Fugaku a lot after their encounters in the Wind Country Battlefield, just the eye contacts he gave him were enough for Ryo to be really grateful.
Ryo was very curious about the Mangekyo as he greeted him: ”Fugaku san, I haven't seen you in a long time!”
”Long time no see Ryo! I've been getting news of your growth over the course of the past few years. Your father would be very proud!” Fugaku turned and smiled at the sight of Ryo.
Ryo felt a bit awkward, as he didn't have any image of his father. He went on to discuss Shisui's matter: ”Fugaku san, can you please take care of my apprentice, Uchiha Shisui?”
”Uchiha Shisui? You're took in an Uchiha as a disciple?” Said Fugaku with some surprise
”Yes! Shisui, come in and say hello!” Ryo nodded, and then invited Shisui in.
Hearing Ryo, Shisui rushed in.
He had heard the discussion between the two just now, and never expected his Sensei to have such a good relationship with the man who was candidate to be the next Uchiha clan head.
Although he had some doubts, Shisui was smart enough to not ask question about what he didn't need to know. He saluted his elder: ”Hello, Fugaku san! P_l_e_a_s_u_r_e to meet you!”
”Well, you came in the right time! My son, Itachi, will be coming in a few days. When that happens you can get a companion!” Said Fugaku with a smile.
Hearing Itachi's name, Ryo smiled, and was looking forward to meeting him. After all, he was a man that Ryo practically worshiped in his past life.
After settling Shisui's matter, Ryo began to put his Teleportation Seals in several key places, and waited for the battle to begin.
On the other hand, Jiraya was bragging to Orochimaru about his new book. The latter was surprised to see that Jiraya started writing. After reading a few pages, he felt it was dumb, and stopped reading.
Like in the Manga, the book was ”The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi” was summery of jiraya's hopes and ambitions.
It was a shame that his writing style wasn't as good at the time, that almost no one liked it, and no one arrived to its signing at release.
Orochimaru obviously wasn't interested in this novel, but out of friendship, he didn't ridicule Jiraya.
Another interesting conversation that took place was during the father son meeting between Sakumo and Kakashi. Facing his father after such a long time, Kakashi's cold façade collapsed immediately.
Their discussions were very simple. Both mostly asked each other about their current situation. Sakumo specifically asked about his wife. Hearing Kakashi say that she was doing well, Sakumo felt relieved.
Then the two went on to spare. Kakashi's progress during that time wasn't small, but facing Konoha's White Fang, he could only be beaten with ease.
This battle, with his own growth in strength, Kakashi realized the gap between him and his father. He felt far behind.
Sakumo however was very satisfied with his son's progress. He himself was not that strong at Kakashi's age. He felt the happiest knowing that his son was growing up and evolving.