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Iori sighed, "Not the Renaissance news. There is a law about publishing lies in the news that can get the news-casters executed. Unless the media doesn't know the truth, they publish it. So, what I cannot decide is who is the liar. Is it Sasuke Uchiha or is it our own daughter? Our daughter was the one who told the media that it was some strange ninja while Sasuke said it was him. If it was some strange ninja...how would you feel if you found out our daughter was really sleeping around like an uncontrolled empress dee?"

"My thoughts exactly. So...what do you say we find out the truth from Ken Masters. He would know because he has everyone's records when it comes to that. Its either him or we go to Dee's, but personally, I would rather see Ken than Dee right now."

Giving Corrigan some instructions to finish up the day, Iori then left with Saya to see Ken Masters in Southtown. While driving, Iori turned on the radio in hopes that there was something to clear up this mess, but unfortunately, there wasn't anything but music the entire way there.

Entering the appropriate entrance where the passenger train was also letting off a bunch of people for tours, Iori sighed as he recognized a few of the more grown up students that failed his course too many times to count. He had Amy Masters page Ken claiming it was of the utmost importance.

It did not take long before Ken showed and he had told Iori and Saya up front that Blaze had been sent in just 10 minutes ago with minor wounds before asking the two what they wanted.

Iori asked, "Who is the father of the child that Yumi is pregnant with? The papers say it was some random stranger from the leaf village, but Sasuke Uchiha claims that its his. Yumi was said to have told the reporters that it was some stranger. I want to know the truth."

Ken sorted some files before sighing then he answered, "You will find out the truth tomorrow. Sasuke is going to give a special report in the morning about the truth of who the father is and until then I have sworn patient confidentiality. I know Yumi is your daughter, but even relatives sometimes cannot find out personal stuff like that. Yes, I do know the truth, but if I were you, I would stop being so distrustful of Uchiha. He's a loyal person to your daughter. And that is all I can reveal. So, if you want to see Blaze, I can lead you to his room, but otherwise, I am afraid I am rather busy this evening."

Ken led Iori and Saya to Blaze's room where he was in a rather warm looking bed and his arm was held up in a sling with an eye patch over his left eye. With his good eye and his free arm, he was typing on a computer rather quickly.

Iori gave a gentle knock on the door with an idea of what happened, which Blaze looked up. "Oh! Hi, dad, what brings you here? Heh, let Corey look after the restaurant again while you bail to somewhere to avoid a busy food place?"

Blaze was laughing, and he only laughed harder when Iori began to blush with guilt knowing that part of his son's reasoning was true.

"Trying to replace a lightbulb and the ladder I was on got knocked over when Kitty's pet Charmander ran right under it. Charmander was playing tag with the kids when it happened. My face met my elbow first before I hit the ground entirely. Charmander got Kitty's attention when I blacked out. It was a total accident and worth laughing over now about it. I think Charmander promised Kitty to play tag outside next time."

"Funny you should mention him, mom. He visited me just last week. He mentioned seeing you on flying mounts while he was fighting some evil monkeys called Hozen. One of the monkeys even asked Storm, who those two ookers distracting you from fight?"

Iori smirked, "What's funny is he isn't admitted here and you are."

"Say what you want, dad, but seriously, why let a kid run your restaurant?"

"Because, Blaze, unlike you, Corrigan knows how to follow orders without question."

Blaze sighed, "I get enough belly aching from Kitty about burning food. I don't need it from Dad too. Besides, I am sure that before you know it, Yumi will be back at the castle and possibly with that Sasuke she's been hanging out with. Just imagine getting two hired hands instead of just the one. And lets not forget that Sasuke is a ninja of a very high rank. He is the leader of the execution squad! He gets to order people of who gets killed on his planet and who lives! He's got this wicked mansion, a lot better than Dee's or Truesdale's, and he uses his bathroom for his torture victims. Dad could learn a thing or two from him on torture if he wants to remain the baddest teacher at Southtown Finishing school. Ever since Dee had given Dad that recommendation, nobody takes the class seriously anymore. Dad used to be the most feared in that school and for good reason. Now everyone is going elsewhere to get their survival training. The school is practically empty. No wonder Terry and dad get so much time off these days. There is nobody to teach!"

It was Iori's turn to laugh as he said, "All I am really good at cooking is spaghetti. All of the other stuff is made by Bardock or Mai. Both Bardock and Mai have been absent for the past week because the two wanted to get to know each other better in a more...personal way."

Blaze chuckled, "You mean those two are fooling around somewhere?"

Iori's smile faded as he said, "Oh and its not like you and Kitty haven't done it, right?"

"Its been years, dad! Kitty and I...we don't...we don't really have sex anymore. Oh sure, we kiss, but that's about it. Look, Kitty and I have our kids and we don't want to chance to have anymore. Besides, I think its about time that Yumi learned what its like being a parent and to be completely honest, I couldn't think of a better person than Sasuke especially if the rumors I have been hearing are true and that kid Yumi's carrying is Sasuke's. Sasuke is responsible, loyal, and from what I hear, he is very protective of Yumi right now. I am really happy for her, you know? I just wish...I wish that you were as happy about this as I am."