Richard King, gender: maybe male, hobby: maybe female. This is a person who is not noble, not pure, not moral, and of no benefit to the people. Yet such a BOSS who should have been taken down was actually forcibly redeemed in the later part of the story—though he was already pretty “white” to begin with. It’s not hard to be a villain, but it’s not easy to be a villain who can be redeemed. Richard King is just such a villain.
Because of this teacher Richard King, Emily's background instantly became something to look up to. Grandmasters: First Hokage, Second Hokage; Master: Third Hokage; Senior Uncle: Fifth Hokage; Senior Brother: Fourth Hokage; Junior Brother: Seventh Hokage; Junior Nephew: Sixth Hokage. From one to seven, all covered—such a crazily impressive personal resume, it’s so grand it’s almost friendless.
How is this a little loli? She’s basically a super second-generation with a halo! With this golden thigh to lean on, she could easily land a cushy job in Konoha and enjoy a life of luxury for the rest of her days. By then, I’ll be a director too!
Henry Carter's eyes grew wider and wider, Emily also widened her eyes in competition, and William Baker's eyes widened as well. Kid, why are you staring at my daughter like that? What are you up to!
“Hehehe!” Seeing the two getting along well, Sarah was very happy, interrupted their intense eye contact, and called everyone to start eating.
The food was delicious, but Henry Carter was full after just a few bites, which puzzled William Baker. People need food like iron needs steel—skip a meal and you’ll be starving. After bringing Henry Carter home, he slept for two whole days, and with the time spent bringing him back to Konoha, he hadn’t eaten for at least three days. Although he was fed some liquid food during that time, it wasn’t filling. Do all members of the Mizunotsuki clan not need to eat? William Baker decided to write this oddity into his mission report, just in case they encountered Mizunotsuki clan ninjas on the front lines in the Land of Water. Cutting off their supplies wouldn’t change the outcome—they could survive just by drinking water.
Sarah, on the other hand, felt sorry for Henry Carter's tragic past and told him to eat as much as he wanted, reassuring him that this was his home and no one would blame him for eating a lot. During the meal, Henry Carter received a loving red bean bun from Emily, a motherly hug from Sarah, and William Baker got a pile of white-eyed glares from Sarah—it’s all your fault, you scared the child!
“……” William Baker.
In a cheerful atmosphere, the four finished their meal. William Baker sadly took up the role of househusband, while Sarah coaxed Emily to sleep again. Henry Carter looked at this family with envy. Everything today had happened so suddenly; he didn’t know how to fit into this family, or what impact he, as an outsider, would have on them.
“Kid, I’ll take you out for a walk!” After tidying up, William Baker saw Henry Carter looking lost and sighed inwardly. No matter how mature he seemed, he was still just a kid. During the two days Henry Carter was unconscious, he was plagued by nightmares and sobbing, often muttering “father” and “mother” in his sleep. Although he acted indifferent after waking up, his deliberate avoidance didn’t escape William Baker's notice.
This is a strong kid. He understands pain and can endure it alone. If he lives long enough, he will surely become a great ninja... a Konoha ninja.
If Henry Carter could hear William Baker's inner monologue, he would be shocked. Uncle, who are you talking about? I was just complaining about life on a planet called Earth, got smacked in the face, and just woke up, washed up, and ate. I have no idea what you’re talking about!
That’s how misunderstandings work—every irrational thing gets perfectly explained by accident!
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On the streets of Konoha, a tall and a short figure strolled leisurely. To Henry Carter, this strange yet real world was full of curiosity. He observed everything carefully from top to bottom, while William Baker patiently explained the situation in Konoha.
“This world is divided into five great nations, among which the Land of Fire in the central region is the most prosperous. The Land of Fire is a key transportation hub, connecting north and south, with the most developed economy. It is the strongest of the five great nations. Konoha Village, as the ninja village of the Land of Fire, represents its military strength and is thus one of the strongest ninja villages.” William Baker explained in detail, extremely proud of being a Konoha ninja. Henry Carter nodded in agreement as he listened, even thinking that the words “one of” could be omitted. Anyone who’s watched Naruto knows that during the Third Great Ninja War, Konoha single-handedly fought off the combined assault of the other four great ninja villages and emerged victorious. Its strength was far beyond comparison—one-on-one, it could easily dominate. With a constant stream of geniuses, it’s clear this world favors Konoha, while the other four villages are left crying in the bathroom.
“The First and Second Hokage ended the chaos and founded Konoha together. Under the Third Hokage, the village reached an era of great peace. They were all great ninjas.” Seeing Henry Carter's attention drawn to the Hokage Rock, William Baker began explaining the lives of the successive Hokage. He went on to say that generation after generation of ninjas, inheriting the Will of Fire, have braved hardships and blazed new trails. Under the wise leadership of the Hokage, they have achieved one dream after another. Experience tells us that only under the correct leadership of the Hokage can we unite as one, work together, and take solid steps forward on the path of building the ninja village, constantly advancing.