Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

"Huh? Gale? What did you just say?"

Xi Yan, whose thoughts had already drifted back to the Ningxia Medical Clinic, finally came to her senses. As for what Ji Feng had just said, she hadn't paid any attention at all.

"N-nothing... Xiyan, how was your mission? I heard the person you were protecting was a nobleman. Did they give you any trouble?"

Ji Feng forced a smile and changed the subject, but he had only just mentioned Ningxia.

Xi Yan immediately perked up and began to recount some interesting things she had observed in Ningxia over the past few days, occasionally covering her mouth and giggling.

This made Jifeng, who already looked unwell, even more uncomfortable. His face turned as white as paper. So... Xiyan had fallen in love with her mission partner?

That guy named Ningxia...

"Yugao, do you still remember our principles as ninjas?"

"What?"

At first, Xiyan didn't realize what was happening, but she did after Jifeng carefully reminded her.

"Hayate! What do you take me for!?"

Xi Yan was somewhat embarrassed and angry. How could she possibly like her mission target? How could such a thing be possible?!

She just likes to keep an eye on Ningxia 24/7 as long as it doesn't affect her mission. What's wrong with that?

"..."

Seeing Xiyan's attitude, Jifeng knew he had no hope and forced a smile to indicate that he had misunderstood.

"..."

Seeing that Jifeng looked half-dead, Xiyan didn't say much. After a moment of silence, she told Jifeng that he could go and see him when he had time, as it would be good for him.

"Okay, I'll go."

Jifeng forced a smile and then said that Xiyan should go back to carry out her mission, otherwise it would leave a stain on her resume.

"Yes, please take care."

As Xiyan left, Moonlight Gale, who had been forcing himself to stay upright, turned even paler. He knew very well that he probably could no longer give Xiyan happiness.

If the man Xiyan likes is reliable... that wouldn't be bad.

"Brother Ningxia... are you done yet? I'm starving."

Red Bean lay on the table, listlessly complaining, her two large balls of meatballs crushed and deformed.

"If you want it to be faster, why don't you come in and help?!"

Ningxia's irritating voice came from behind, making Hongdou shrink back in fear before getting up to help.

Hong, who was forced to stay behind, also wanted to go with them, but Hongdou refused, after all, Hong was a guest, and it was not appropriate to ask a guest for help.

"..."

Seeing Hongdou acting as if she were the hostess, Hong was speechless for a moment. Her friend was really something else...

However, Hong is still happy that the other person has found someone they like, since Hongdou is not like herself, and she doesn't even know who she likes.

After sighing, Kurenai looked at Kakashi beside her. This senior hadn't said a word, which made her feel a lot of pressure.

Kakashi, however, was too lazy to pay attention to anyone, preoccupied with figuring out how Ningxia had entered the dream, and...

Xi Yan rushed back, finally arriving before lunchtime, and looked at the suddenly extra people with some oddities.

"Welcome back, Yugao."

Ningxia greeted her with a light laugh, and Xiyan's initial nervousness gradually eased with the smile. Then, through Ningxia's introduction, she met Hongdou and Hong.

Anko was very enthusiastic towards Yugao, pulling her aside to ask her many questions about her time in Konoha, especially about her luck with the opposite sex.

Originally, Xiyan didn't want to talk about it, but after learning that the person opposite her was Ningxia's younger sister, she hesitated for a long time before finally telling her about the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Ningxia.

This infuriated Hongdou. That inherently wicked Uchiha had actually set his sights on her Ningxia brother! And what was she thinking...?

"Ouch!"

Before Hongdou could even take any action, Ningxia's iron fist had already smashed into her head. He then scolded her irritably for causing trouble, otherwise he would definitely have Orochimaru take her back.

"Brother Ningxia... what's so great about those Uchiha idiots? You actually hit me for their sake?"

Red Bean complained pitifully, but Red's cough reminded her that she also had red eyes.

Seeing that Ningxia was really getting angry, Hongdou didn't dare to say anything and obediently returned to her seat.

"Pfft~"

Naruko couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. Although she seemed more reserved than usual, she was still just a child and couldn't help herself.

The laughter quickly angered Hongdou, who shouted angrily, "You brat! What are you laughing at? I'll kill you!"

Then he was punished by Ningxia's iron fist, and could only cover his head and sulk, muttering something like, "You've really messed with me..."

Red Bean, like a comedian, made everyone present laugh, even Kakashi's lips under his mask couldn't help but curl up.

Ningxia noticed this and silently made a note of it, perhaps... this way could help Kakashi come out of his shell?

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Hongdou quickly integrated into the family and got along well with Naruko and Shiro.

"Hehehe~ As expected, my snowman is still the biggest!"

Red Bean, hands on her hips, gestured proudly to herself, Naruko, and the snowman built by Shiro, showing no shame whatsoever for bullying the younger one.

"cut……"

Naruko pouted somewhat unhappily, then clamored for another round, while Shiro tried to mediate.

Even in the cold, Yugao abandoned the usual practices of the Anbu and obediently crawled into the kotatsu to peel and eat oranges.

The whole house exuded warmth, which made Kakashi, who was used to living alone, feel a little lost. Moreover, Ningxia kept trying to take her to do some unbelievable things.

For example, playing games, telling jokes, and sometimes going out for meals together.

Kakashi found the noisy life very difficult to adapt to, but at the same time, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had returned to the time when that idiot was still alive.

"..."

Seeing Kakashi staring at her silently, Yugao broke out in a cold sweat and had no choice but to hand him the freshly peeled orange.

"Huh? I don't want to eat it."

Kakashi belatedly realized that she didn't really want to eat oranges, and Yugao hadn't peeled them carefully enough, leaving many white pith on them.

"Hey, you guys, come back here right now."

Ningxia brought back the three women, carrying a steaming bowl of red bean soup.

On a cold winter day, snuggling up to a kotatsu (heated floor heater), enjoying a bite of tangy orange followed by a sip of sweet red bean and mochi soup is pure bliss.

Taking advantage of their petite stature, Mingzi and Bai moved directly to Ningxia's side, and the group occasionally shared funny stories and burst into laughter.

Even Kakashi couldn't help but relax in this atmosphere; she had almost forgotten how long it had been since she had gathered with others to chat and talk.

"Kakashi, do you want more?"

Ningxia asked softly, while Kakashi subconsciously raised his bowl, his thoughts becoming even more complicated.

Ningxia hadn't done anything for the past month, except she was often dragged to cook, do cleaning, and even go shopping. She would also make fun of herself or others from time to time and tell some inexplicable jokes.

But why... am I gradually starting to not hate this fact, and even starting to like these things? It's so strange...