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　Kushina ate the last candied hawthorn skewer right in front of Uchiha Shisui's big eyes.

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　Little Shisui felt heartbroken, wronged, and filled with hatred! That hateful red-haired older sister! Waaaaah! Little Shisui's eyes were full of tears.

　Only the eldest sister would do something like bullying children.

　However, I was also an accomplice.

　Akimichi Meatball thought to himself, "Why are you crying?"

　Seeing Shisui cry, Kushina was also a little flustered.

　The child was so easily teased that Zhi Shui lowered her head, wiping away her tears with her little hands.

Chapter 275 Shisui is such a lovely child

　This content was first published here (second update).

　“Woo woo woo!”

　Little Zhishui wiped her eyes and cried loudly! This immediately attracted the attention of passersby, who all turned to look at her with strange expressions.

　Being watched made Kushina's face burn; she felt like everyone knew she was bullying a child.

　But wanting to scare Xiaozhishui a little, I ate a candied hawthorn.

　Hmm, the taste is actually quite good.

　Seeing this, Kushina immediately returned the candied hawthorn to Shisui, while also giving Akimichi Meatball a wink.

　Akimichi Meatball understood immediately, emptied his snack bag, and took out a rainbow 7-pack.

　Xiao Zhishui rubbed her eyes and looked up.

　In the instant he looked up, the two tomoe in his pupils vanished, as if they had never existed.

　If others knew that Uchiha Shisui had awakened the Sharingan at the age of two or three, who knows what kind of commotion it would cause! In the original work, Uchiha fought seven opponents and only awakened his Sharingan at the age of eight! This incident also shows how pure and intense children's emotions can be.

　Kushina didn't notice Shisui awakening his Sharingan. If she knew Shisui's awakening was because she had awakened it, she wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry.

　A genius is a genius; their outstanding qualities don't need words to express them! There were still tear stains at the corners of Xiao Shisui's eyes, but that didn't matter.

　He took the candied hawthorn with his little hand, licked it, and his heart melted with sweetness, forgetting all his earlier grievances.

　Akimichi Meatball reluctantly gave his Seven-Colored Seven Rods to Uchiha Shisui, as they were his favorite dessert.

　The latest series of gourmet products developed by Akimichi Family Confectionery Shop are available but not in stock.

　He was only able to sample them early because he was an insider! Sigh, just thinking about it made Akimichi Meatball realize that the potato chips in his mouth suddenly lost their flavor; they were tasteless, yet too good to throw away.

　The reason a person is fat is because they have a strong appetite; even if the food isn't delicious, they can still eat it with relish.

　It was clearly Sister Xin Nai's fault, why am I being made to take the blame! Akimichi Meatball's chubby face was contorted in a grimace, twisted into a "川" shape, and he patted his good friend's belly as if to say, "You've been wronged."

　Kushina breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Shisui was no longer crying or making a fuss, and was completely absorbed in the delicious candied hawthorn.

　Kids will be kids; a little bit of sweets can easily win them over.

　However, these candied hawthorns taste really good. I just ate one and still wanted more. Kushina looked at Akimichi Meatball and raised an eyebrow.

　Seeing this, Akimichi Meatball's face grew even more bitter. Why am I always the one who gets hurt! Not long after, Uchiha Mikoto returned. Seeing her younger brother standing there quietly, she wore a happy smile. It seemed that entrusting her brother to Kushina's care was the right decision.

　"Mikoto-senpai, you're back!"

　Kushina asked affectionately, looking all lively and like a well-behaved girl.

　"Yes, I bought two bouquets of flowers."

　Mikoto Uchiha waved the two bouquets of jasmine flowers in her hand, which exuded a refreshing fragrance, and gave a gentle smile.

　"Is it a gift?"

　Kushina said

　"Yes, it's for Ye Jun."

　She helped me a lot, and I didn't know how to repay her, so I bought flowers to welcome her back.

　Uchiha Mikoto said

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　Kushina's hostility increased by one.

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　Uchiha Mikoto, holding onto Shisui's younger brother's novel, asked, "Did you... bother Shina-neechan just now? Were you a good girl?"

　Upon hearing this, Shisui glanced at his gentle and lovely older sister, then at the seemingly sweet but inwardly devilish Kushina. His instinct for survival told him this was a life-or-death question! A bad answer might lead to unfair treatment.

　"No, the red-haired lady is very kind; she even gave me good food."

　Xiao Zhishui said

　Upon hearing this, Kushina, who had been nervous, revealed a satisfied smile.

　"I've finished eating, but I want more. Do you have any more, sister?"

　Little Shisui looked at Kushina innocently.

　Mikoto Uchiha looked at Kushina with a puzzled expression, wondering what Shisui had just eaten. "What a clever little brat!"

　Kushina gave Akimichi Nakumaru another wink, but Akimichi Nakumaru was already numb to it.

　Turns out, I was just a tool! Looking at the empty snack bag on the lower bunk, I reluctantly took out a candied hawthorn and a colorful 7-pack, forcing a fake smile on my face.

　Upon seeing this, Shisui was as happy as a little sun! "So it's the Akimichi clan's dessert shop!"

　Mikoto Uchiha recognized the origins of the candied hawthorns and the seven-colored rods.

　The Akimichi clan loves to eat, so their family's chain stores are located throughout Konoha Village, all so that people can enjoy delicious and affordable food at any time.

　The Akimichi clan even has chain stores in various cities throughout the Land of Fire! This is because the Land of Fire is relatively more developed than other countries, with its people enjoying affluent lives and rich cultural heritage.

　This resulted in the Land of Fire, despite being in the era of ninja and cold weapons, having a highly developed commercial sector and showing signs of rapid technological advancement.

　While other countries were still struggling to make ends meet, such as the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth...

　The Land of Fire has entered a new society, a new life! One is in hell, the other in heaven! Hearing Uchiha Mikoto's praise for the Akimichi family's restaurant, even the usually bitter Akimichi Meatball revealed a proud little expression.

　"Kushina, you're such a good girl. If Shisui had an older sister like you, I'm sure he would have had a very happy childhood."

　Looking at Shisui, who was engrossed in the delicious food, Uchiha Mikoto couldn't help but say...

　She's an ANBU ninja, so she can't possibly have time to take care of Shisui all the time.

　If someone who was just as kind to Shisui appeared at this moment, she would be more than happy to have them.

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　Uchiha Shisui, licking his candied hawthorn, suddenly raised his eyelids and glanced at Kushina upon hearing Mikoto's words.

　I thought to myself: If I could eat gourds and colorful sticks every day, having a sister like this wouldn't be bad.

　"Kid, what kind of look is that?!"

　Kushina's gaze met Shisui's for a fleeting moment; the two, one small and one large, shared the same unspoken understanding.

　"If I had a younger brother like that, I would be very happy!"

　Kushina, feigning generosity, placed her hand on Shisui's head and vigorously rubbed it! Shisui, expressionless, licked the candied hawthorn, then, absorbing the sweetness, adopted a very innocent expression and said, "Red-haired sister is so kind!"

　"hehe!"

　Mikoto Uchiha smiled upon seeing this scene; they truly seemed to love each other dearly, which only strengthened her resolve.

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Chapter 276 Hiruzen Sarutobi's mentality is starting to crumble.

　This content was first published (third update).

　After about an hour of eager anticipation from the villagers of Konoha, the last group of Konoha ninja from the Land of Rain finally came into view.

　In an instant, the entire village of Konoha was abuzz with excitement, warmly welcoming the heroes' return! They were the light of Konoha, its guardians, the silent contributors who shed blood and tears, even sacrificing their lives! They protected Konoha from the ravages of war, allowing it to enjoy peace and a happy life.

　The gates of Konoha are definitely the largest among the Five Great Shinobi Villages! They're seven or eight zhang tall, with wooden frames! After the First Hokage conquered the world using Wood Release, he established Konoha and put a lot of thought into the village's construction.

　Because the name Konoha was given by Madara Uchiha, the head of the Uchiha clan, Hashirama built the village gates exceptionally tall, just like their friendship—vast and enduring forever.

　Unfortunately, when faced with the choice between his friend Madara Uchiha and the peace of Konoha, Hashirama chose Konoha, delivering a fatal blow to Madara and ending any potential internal strife within the village.

　Perhaps it was because he killed his friend that Hashirama died of grief not long afterward! Practice proves that a person's mindset is indeed related to their lifespan.

　While it may not guarantee a long and healthy life, a positive mindset can certainly contribute to a longer, happier, and more fulfilling life.

　Hashirama survived the battle's victory but lost his closest friend, leaving him depressed for the rest of his life, probably feeling that life held little meaning. Of course, it's also possible that Ashura's soul sensed Indra's absence and departed with him. This ancient secret remains unknown to many even today.

　The peace that Konoha enjoys now is built upon the blood, bones, love, and hatred of the past. Therefore, Konoha's roots are stronger and more unbreakable than those of other ninja villages.

　"I'm finally back!"

　At the village entrance, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell upon a squad of ninjas dressed in dark green vests on the flat horizon, at the edge of the forest.

　Tsunade and Orochimaru were leading the team! Seeing that the three students were all safe, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as their teacher, breathed a sigh of relief, his heart finally at ease.