Konoha: Uchiha Shisui's Advisor Alliance

Chapter 68 First Achievement
New Year is a festival that Konoha Village attaches great importance to, second only to the day when Konoha was founded and the day when the Hokage was inaugurated. This is especially true for some families with a long history.

Shisui and Sima Yi got up early before dawn. At Sima Yi's request, Shisui changed his usual ninja clothes into a more complicated kimono.

"Grandpa, that's all we have this morning."

Since everyone else had a day off, there were only the two of them at home today, so Shisui had to cook breakfast for Sima Yi himself.

"No problem, it's very good."

Sima Yi enjoyed the fragrant rice porridge and the food he had bought earlier.

After dinner, as it was still early, Sima Yi felt like dancing with a sword in the yard.

"Grandpa, is this some new taijutsu?"

The slow movement piqued Shisui's interest and he asked curiously as he sat in the corridor.

“It’s just to exercise my body. I sit at home for a long time. If I don’t move, I’ll be lazy, and laziness will make me sick.

You are a ninja who has been fighting outside for many years. Now that you are still young, it is not harmful. However, it is inevitable that your foundation will be damaged. You may not be able to survive long in the future. You should take good care of your health."

Sima Yi danced with his sword as he explained that he had seen too many people die young and he didn't want Shisui to die young as well.

"I'll take care of that, Grandpa."

Shisui was young and didn't have much of a sense of reality about this, so he just nodded obediently.

Sima Yi did not say much until half an hour later when the two of them packed up and left the house.

It was still dark at this moment, but people kept coming out of the alleys of the clan territory. They gathered in groups of three or four, chatting in low voices, and walked in the same direction.

"Master Shishui."

Some people noticed Shisui and the other man approaching and bowed to them, to which Shisui responded with a smile.

“The annual meeting is not solemn.”

As the crowd moved forward, Sima Yi noticed that this annual meeting was not solemn at all, but rather very simple and casual.

Most of the tribesmen, women, young and old who walked out of the alley were wearing home clothes, and some even wore ninja costumes.

"During the Warring States Period, the annual meeting of the clan was very important, but it has been simplified a lot since the time of our ancestor Madara. I heard that when he was the clan leader, he hated these troublesome matters."

Shisui knew something about the annual meeting, and explained it to him.

Sima Yi shook his head and sighed softly, "Uchiha Madara? I have often heard of this person, but the most important affairs of the country are sacrifices and wars. For the family, this kind of ceremony should be more solemn."

Zhishui was puzzled, but since there were so many people around, he did not ask too many questions and continued to introduce some matters concerning the annual meeting to Sima Yi.

The two chatted and soon followed the crowd to the outside of Fugaku's house. Everyone gathered together and made a lot of noise, which gradually became a bit chaotic.

However, they didn't have to wait too long, as the Fugaku family came out soon.

The gate of the courtyard was wide open, and Fugaku, wearing a complicated black kimono, slowly walked out of the house under the gaze of everyone, followed by Uchiha Mikoto, who was wearing a Tang suit.

Even Itachi and the infant Sasuke were dressed up carefully.

"The clan leader's family will be presiding over the entire ceremony, so it has to be solemn," Shisui continued to explain upon seeing this.

After the Fugaku family left the house, the crowd on the street immediately reacted. Many people bowed and gestured, and then made way for the four of them to pass through.

"Hurry up, Chief. We can't wait any longer."

The scene was very lively, with people shouting and urging people to go.

Fugaku was not angry and nodded slightly to the person who saluted.

Everyone made way for the Fugaku family, and only after they walked ahead did they follow closely behind them and headed out of the clan territory.

Hundreds of people gathered from every corner of the clan's land, forming a long team. Fugaku walked in front and led everyone out of the clan's land and headed towards the Minamiga River.

Although the Uchiha clan is famous for their Sharingan and Fire Release, surprisingly, the god they worship is Kawabashi of the Minamiga River.

The Nanga Shrine where Kabo is located is just downstream of this river, close to the original Uchiha clan territory, so they need to go down the river back to the inner area of ​​Konoha.

"Strange? In previous years, there were fewer people on the streets during the New Year's Day, but there was still no one. What happened this year? Is it too cold?"

Just after leaving the clan and passing a street corner, Shisui looked at the empty street with some confusion.

It is still winter now, and although it is not yet dawn, it is not too late.

"Hehe, maybe he's afraid of bumping into us."

Sima Yi chuckled and didn't find it strange at all.

Shishui's expression changed slightly, and he looked at Sima Yi thoughtfully.

Shisui noticed something unusual, and so did Fugaku. He calmly led everyone along the route that had been set earlier. In order to avoid affecting the villagers, the road they chose was already the most remote, and there was no way to optimize it.

So there was no one at the main street entrance, and it was even quieter here.

Shishui looked around, he could keenly sense the occasional glances from people in the surrounding houses, many of which were hostile.

Fortunately, no conflict occurred. After crossing several streets, the Uchiha team took 20 minutes to successfully reach the Minamiga River. Then Fugaku led everyone to form a long dragon and go down the river, arriving near their original clan territory.

"That's the Nanga Shrine, where Nanga River God is enshrined. Chief Tougaku and Aunt Mikoto will hold a purification ceremony for us soon."

Following Zhishui's direction, Sima Yi saw the shrine on the mountain. At the same time, the team in front slowly stopped.

From here, you can see two figures stepping onto the mountain steps and passing the torii gate first. They are Fugaku and Mikoto.

After a while, it seemed that everyone above was ready, and the tribesmen below began to move, with people gradually stepping onto the stone steps on the left.

"It looks like it'll be a while."

There were at least two hundred people in front of the two of them, and even though the ceremony in the shrine was not complicated, the two of them waited for about an hour.

"Brother Shisui, Grandpa Yi, good morning."

Itachi suddenly came up the stairs carrying Sasuke on his back. Everyone recognized Itachi's identity and made room for him to come to the two of them.

"Good morning, Itachi, are you done yet?"

"No, I haven't gone up yet."

"That's hard work, Itachi."

Shisui glanced at Sasuke, who was looking around with wide eyes on Itachi's back, and couldn't help but sigh.

"No, mom and dad are the ones who have the hardest time."

"That's true"

Shisui agreed with this. There were thousands of clan members here, which meant that Fugaku and Mikoto would have to preside over the entire ceremony for five or six hours.

"Go up first."

Seeing that the two started chatting again, Sima Yi had to remind them that the surrounding tribesmen were watching them.

"Feel sorry!"

Shisui smiled awkwardly, and the four of them climbed up the stairs.

After passing the torii gate, there is another flight of stone stairs. On the stairs, in front of the shrine, Mikoto is standing under the woodworking workshop with a smile on her face, holding a wooden ladle. There is a futon in front of her and a wooden barrel beside her.

Each tribe member would kneel on the futon as they passed by, allowing Mikoto to sprinkle some water drops on their bodies to remove dirt, evil spirits and bad luck.

Although it was just a simple move, she was facing thousands of clansmen. Fortunately, Mikoto was also a ninja and had a strong body.

"Mom~"

"Aunt Mikoto."

When it was the four people's turn, Mikoto just looked at them gently but didn't say much.

Although Sima Yi did not approve of the act of worshiping gods in his heart, he cooperated very well and accepted the water drop baptism together with Shisui and others.

"Itachi, take good care of your brother~"

After the baptism, Mikoto finally had time to give her loving instructions.

"Well, no problem, I will take good care of my brother." Itachi turned his head to look at Sasuke and responded seriously.

"Shisui, can I leave Itachi to you today?"

"Leave it to me, rest assured. I will take good care of them." Shisui smiled and agreed.

"Thank you~"

As they were talking, another tribesman came forward, and Mikoto had no choice but to hurriedly thank him and end the conversation.

Leaving the wood shop, the main hall of the shrine is in front of you. The tribesmen on the left line up to enter, while those coming out on the right side chat in twos and threes while looking at the fortune sticks in their hands.

"Inside is the statue of Habaek. Lord Fugaku is also there. After we pay homage to the statue and get the fortune stick, we can leave."

"Divination?"

It is still too difficult for me to write 10,000 words a day, so I can only try 6 words a day. If I write too much, my mind will become empty and the writing will be sloppy.

There will be another chapter later

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(End of this chapter)