Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

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Why did it turn out like this?

Itachi gripped his chopsticks, gazing at the sumptuous meal before him.

My parents and my older sister Kushina in front of me should seem no different than usual, but—

Itachi watched Izumi eat, and it was normal for her to react this way to the food Tsukiki had made. But why was this person eating in his house?

Itachi looked at Izumi.

Rewinding to earlier, Itachi had just walked into the house and, as always, said, "I'm home." His mother came out to welcome him back and then noticed Izumi peeking in from the doorway, so she invited her in.

"Eat more, Izumi-chan."

Mikoto also put some food on Izumi's plate.

"Thank you, Auntie, it's delicious!"

"But are you Itachi's friend?"

Kushina saw it with a hint of curiosity.

"No."

"right."

Two different answers rang out simultaneously.

"Oh ho."

Kushina watched with great interest, and Mikoto was also somewhat intrigued.

Yue Shu, on the other hand, was like an old man, holding a cup, drinking and eating snacks at the same time.

The moon trees are now used to this kind of life and find it very pleasant.

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't have a friend like you."

Aren't we friends?

"No."

Itachi remained calm, just as he had been since childhood, which made Mikoto a little worried. After all, Itachi was quite adorable when he was young, but he had become such a poker-faced person as he grew up.

"Hey."

Izumi looked a little sad. Itachi glanced at her, then turned his face away slightly.

"No, Itachi, you can't bully girls."

Mikoto appeared and started speaking up for Izumi. Itachi was helpless; the other party was his mother, and there was nothing Itachi could do.

Yue Shu watched this scene with a smile.

"Itachi, you should get along well with Izumi. Improving your strength is important, of course, but having friends is also essential."

Tonight, Mikoto will start teaching Itachi, acting like a mother.

Itachi listened obediently with no choice, while Izumi, who was standing to the side, soon broke into a smile.

"It seems Itachi can't escape this child."

Looking at the two children, Yue Shu seemed to see the future for a moment.

Mikoto's instruction ended quickly, and dinner was also over for the night, as darkness fell completely.

"Then I'll have to bother you tonight."

Quanmei said goodbye and prepared to leave for home.

"Itachi, go see Izumi-chan off."

"－－－－－－"

Itachi didn't say anything, he just sighed.

There was no other way; after all, the other party was his own mother.

Itachi silently stood up and walked towards the door.

"Let's go."

Izumi looked at Itachi, nodded heavily, and then smiled as she followed Itachi out of the house.

Be careful!

Mikoto waved.

It was late at night, and the stars filled the night sky, twinkling and looking beautiful, with a bright moon hanging nearby.

"Let's go quickly."

Itachi just wanted to finish this quickly so he could go back to sleep.

"Wait a moment."

Izumi followed, and Itachi walked quite quickly.

"Honestly, they don't know how to care about girls at all."

Itachi remained silent; he truly did not know, nor did he want to.

Izumi and Itachi stood side by side, their little faces puffed up.

But Itachi ignored her, and Izumi could only sulk to herself.

Itachi moved very fast, and Izumi could only passively keep up with him.

Under the moonlight, the figures of the two children seemed to merge together, yet also seemed to separate.

Before long, Izumi and Itachi arrived at Izumi's house, which wasn't far away.

"Then I'll go back first."

"Thank you."

Itachi glanced back and then immediately started walking.

Izumi smiled and watched Itachi leave.

"Oh dear, the boy brought Izumi back."

When her mother teased her, Quanmei's face immediately turned red.

"mom!"

Quanmei shouted loudly, and even those who had just walked away could hear her again.

Itachi exhaled and slowly walked home.

"Friends are such a hassle."

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The next day, the first class officially began at the ninja academy. Yesterday was just the enrollment period, which included registration and other various matters.

"Alright, let's start by introducing ourselves on the first day."

My name is ————

Everyone began introducing themselves, while Izumi kept looking around, trying to find someone.

"Not here? Itachi didn't come again?"

Quanmei puffed out her cheeks.

"Next one."

Izumi's deskmate nudged Izumi's arm.

"Hey?"

Quanmei looked around and immediately stood up.

"Um? My name is Uchiha Izumi, nice to meet you."

With a smile, Izumi concluded her self-introduction.

After the first class ended, Quanmei ran to find the teacher.