Konoha: This Uchiha is not right

"Mother, I'm back."

In the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Itachi gently pushed open the door and then walked in slowly.

"You're back, Itachi."

Uchiha Mikoto was sitting on the tatami, knitting a piece of clothing. Time passed quickly and the memorial service was about to begin, so she also had to make some preparations.

However, when she saw Uchiha Itachi coming back, she put down what she was doing and spoke softly.

Uchiha Fugaku is dead. He chose to commit suicide on the second day of the celebration. His death did not cause any waves in Konoha, nor did it even cause much ripples in Uchiha.

Many people even believed that he should have died a long time ago, but the new patriarch of the family gave him time to say goodbye to his family.

However, there are still people who feel sad for him, including Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Itachi.

Even though they had already prepared themselves mentally, even though they knew things would develop to this point.

But when everything happened, the feeling of heartache was still unbearable.

At this time, they had left their original house and moved to the Sixth Elder's place. After all, this was where Uchiha Mikoto grew up, and she was accompanied by her relatives here.

And they are living a good life now. Under the forced guidance of the Uchiha Clan, no one will blame them mother and son for what happened to Uchiha Fugaku.

Many people even sympathized with them. This pair of orphans and a widow had met such a husband and father. No one would be able to do anything if it were them.

"Come and try it on. I prepared this for you." Mikoto waved gently at Itachi and said softly, "Konoha is going to hold a memorial service. You don't have the right clothes. I prepared this for you."

"Thank you, mother." Itachi nodded, then he walked to Mikoto and took the clothes.

"Did you go training with Lord Shisui again today?" Mikoto watched Itachi change into the black clothes neatly. She thought for a moment before asking curiously.

"Well, I've been training with Brother Shisui... Master recently." Itachi nodded: "Master Shisui said that he is going to join the Anbu, so he must improve himself as soon as possible and not lose face for the clan leader."

"Anbu?" Mikoto nodded. She was not surprised that Shisui went to Anbu.

After all, the heads of the Anbu are all from the Uchiha clan, so it is not strange to let Shisui in.

To be honest, she really admired Uchiha Zong. She admired this young man's strength, wisdom, courage, and vision, as well as his ruthlessness that even made her a little sad.

Although she lost her husband and her children lost their father because of this young man, the situation within the family has changed dramatically under his leadership.

Moreover, outside the family, the relationship between the village and the family has also been greatly eased, which are things her husband has never been able to do.

Especially the broad-mindedness of this young man. He really did not make things difficult for his family, and he was really trying to find a way to train Itachi. This would probably be difficult for anyone else to do.

In her heart, Uchiha Mikoto didn't really hate the new clan leader. She just sighed that her husband had taken the wrong path.

"Then you have to work hard too."

Mikoto thought of this and patted Itachi's shoulder very seriously.

“Your father made a mistake, and although the family didn’t blame us, we still have to keep it in mind.

Although I would rather you live a peaceful life, I also hope that you can make up for the mistakes your father made.

Work hard and strive to enter the Anbu in the future. I think that your family, I, and your father will all be proud of you."

When Uchiha Itachi heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he nodded very seriously.

To make his family proud of him, his mother proud of him, and even his father proud of him, these are what he has always longed for.

Even if Uchiha Mikoto didn't tell him, he would definitely work hard. He would strive to be someone that everyone would be proud of!

Unconsciously, a small sapling began to sprout and grow in Itachi's heart. At this moment, he seemed to have found his own faith.

A belief he worked hard for, a belief comparable to his ninja way.

"vomit……"

At this moment, Mikoto suddenly covered her mouth and retched, which immediately made Itachi's face change.

"Mother, are you okay?"

"Don't worry, Itachi, I'm fine."

Mikoto relaxed a little before she smiled. She stroked Itachi's head with one hand and placed the other on her belly.

"Itachi, in fact, in a while, you will have a brother or sister..."

……

The sky darkened quietly, and after Minato finished the things in his hands, he couldn't help but stretch.

Looking at the time, he stood up and prepared to leave the Anbu and go home. According to his personality, he should have worked overtime for a while longer.

Moreover, with the help of Uchiha Zong, he became more and more proficient in the affairs of the Anbu, but he also understood more and more how troublesome it was to manage a huge organization.

But the more difficult it was, the happier he was, because he knew this was definitely a place suitable for him to hone his skills.

Besides, he was in a very good mood recently. Rin's resurrection made him really happy, and Kakashi's entry into the Anbu also made him feel relieved.

In addition, there is one most important reason.

And when he thought of the reason, he couldn't help but let a happy smile appear on his face, that was that his Kushina was pregnant.

Although it has only been more than a month and there has been no change in appearance, every time I think of it, a feeling of happiness wells up in my heart.

He always felt that Kushina was the best gift God had given him, and from the first moment he saw her, that bright red color was imprinted in his heart.

And now God is sending him another gift. At this moment he really feels that he is the happiest person in the world.

"I am back."

With a slight movement of Flying Thunder God, Minato Namikaze had already arrived at the door of the house. He gently pushed the door open, then shouted with a smile.

At this time, the smell of food came from the kitchen. It seemed that Kushina was cooking. Minato changed his shoes and entered the house.

However, when I just walked into the living room, a figure was sitting on the sofa, looking around leisurely.

After seeing Minato come in, the man smiled very naturally and said, "Hey, Minato, you're back."

"Teacher Jiraiya?" Looking at the person on the sofa, Minato exclaimed: "When did you return to the village?"

"Sit down and talk, sit down and talk. I just got back to the village today."

Jiraiya laughed and waved his hand, motioning for Minato to sit down.

“I heard that Orochimaru became the Hokage, and then I heard that Danzo guy died.

And this guy Orochimaru is going to hold a memorial service, so I thought about it and decided to come back and take a look.

Why, you don’t find me, an old man, annoying, do you? "

"What are you talking about, Jiraiya-sensei? Minato and I are so happy that you can come."

A light laugh was heard, and Kushina came out wearing an apron, but her smile seemed to be a bit of a half smile.

But she was holding a plate of food in her hand, which was slowly emitting steam.

Jiraiya laughed out loud, "Kushina is getting better and better at talking. It's true that things are different after marriage."

Kushina also smiled when she heard this, but when she bent down to place the food, Zirairan suddenly revealed an ambiguous expression.

"You have a way, kid."

Jiraiya lowered his voice and spoke mysteriously to Minato beside him.

"The former hot pepper has become such a gentle wife. I have a new respect for you, Minato."

"Teacher Jiraiya..." Namikaze Minato smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.

"Teacher Jiraiya, I heard it!" Uzumaki Kushina looked up and gave Jiraiya a bright smile.

But Jiraiya shuddered all over and immediately sat up straight.

Kushina is still the same Kushina. Jiraiya still remembers the level of violence of this woman. He finds that he seems to have thought something wrong.

Kushina snorted and went back to the kitchen, which made Jiraiya feel a little relieved.

"I take back what I said, Minato, you've been really hard these days."

When Kushina had completely walked into the kitchen, Jiraiya gave his disciple a sympathetic look.

"Really? She's already a mother, but she still has a bad temper."

"Haha...haha..." At this time, Minato still didn't know what to say except laughing.

The happy time passed quickly, and soon the three of them gathered around the dining table to have dinner, without talking during the meal.

Jiraiya didn't want to mess with a pregnant woman, and there were some things Namikaze Minato didn't want to say at the dinner table.

After eating, Jiraiya took a cup of tea and drank it slowly.

After a long while, probably savoring it, he sighed: "Although Konoha is boring, there are always things that people will remember, such as Kushina's cooking skills, which I never tire of eating."

At this time, Uzumaki Kushina was sitting opposite him, and the sound of running water came from the kitchen, where Minato was washing the dishes.

Kushina smiled slightly and said, "Then if Jiraiya-sensei stays in Konoha, he can come here more often in the future."

"I'm afraid you'll bother me if I stay." Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh when he heard that. "I can't compare to Minato now. Didn't you say that he is now working in the Anbu? That's great."

"If the teacher goes to the Anbu, he will definitely do better than me." Minato, who had finished washing all the dishes, walked out and chuckled, "And the teacher is so humble, it's not like the teacher's style."

"Humph, you want to kill me, isn't it fatal for me to go to the Anbu?"

Jiraiya snorted lightly, then he took out a book from his backpack and handed it to Minato Namikaze.

"Well, take it. Even though you didn't become Hokage, it proves that you are calm. And since you can join the Anbu now, it won't be a bad idea.

This is a new book that I had been conceiving and writing during my previous journey. Although it was interrupted due to the war, it was finally completed.

Its name is "The Legend of Perseverance Ninja", I will give it to you as a gift, it is signed by me personally, you must cherish it."

"Thank you very much, teacher." Minato quickly took it with both hands. He thought for a moment and asked with a smile, "By the way, teacher, are you leaving again this time?"

Jiraiya stroked his white hair and said helplessly: "This time, I'm not sure yet. Let's see what happens when the time comes, that guy Orochimaru."

As soon as Jiraiya finished speaking, he noticed that both of them seemed to have happy expressions on their faces, which made him curious: "Why, are you so happy that I stayed?"

"Actually, it's like this, teacher." Minato held the book in his hand, he thought for a moment and said, "Kushina's due date should be around October this year. If the teacher is here, I think it would be better."

"Ten months? That's a long time." Jiraiya couldn't help but stroke his chin when he heard this: "What's the name of the child? Have you decided?"

"Yes, October." Kushina said with a smile, she lowered her head and looked gently at her still flat belly.

"As for the name, let's use the name of the protagonist in Jiraiya's novel." Minato picked up the book in his hand and smiled, and then said: "His name will be Naruto."

"Naruto, what a nice name."

Jiraiya smiled, not knowing whether it was because his story was recognized or for some other reason, he spoke loudly.

“Really, you made me wait in Konoha for so long, that’s really abominable, you need to compensate me.

Where's the wine? Kushina, go get some. I want to have a good drink with Minato tonight!"

"No!"

Kushina slammed her palm on the table in front of her, her previous virtuous demeanor instantly disappearing.

"The doctor has told me that I cannot drink alcohol during pregnancy, and I cannot even smell alcohol, so Jiraiya-sensei, Minato cannot drink with you tonight.

Also, the memorial service is about to begin. Drinking at this time is disrespectful to the heroes of Konoha. You are not allowed to drink now!"

Minato Namikaze shrugged his shoulders, showing his own embarrassed and helpless expression.

But he soon turned to look at Kushina, his eyes full of love.

For him, this is the happiest feeling...

……

Many people were preparing for Konoha's memorial service. After all, this was the first major thing the Fourth Hokage did after taking office, apart from killing an entire family.

Everyone will naturally take it seriously, and there really needs to be such a memorial service after the war.

Whether it is to commemorate the deceased or to vent the inner emotions of the survivors.

Because there will always be sacrifices in war, everyone understands this truth, and in the constant battles between life and death, people become more and more numb.

Especially the ninjas who are killing machines, they are even more numb.

They not only disregard the lives of others, but also their own lives.

But when one day this kind of sacrifice really happens to the people they care about, they may find that they are not as numb as they imagined.

Even at this time they discovered that they were more sensitive than anyone else.

Especially in some inadvertent moments, when they recall everything that happened during the war, their emotions tend to collapse more easily.