Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

"Has the news arrived that the Hokage has summoned me tonight?"

Upon hearing this, the clan leader's eyes flashed with surprise, but considering that Yu Tian had been intelligent since childhood, he didn't think much of it.

"The message came from the Yashiro of the Anbu."

"He said that Haneda and Kakashi ordered you to join the Anbu at 6:30 p.m.

"Speaking of which, it's thanks to you that Yashiro was able to join the Anbu, Haneda."

The clan chief paused here, then continued,

"So, Haneda? Did you agree?"

Haneda shook his head and said:

“I refused. There’s no good place in the Dark Division. It’s not free, and I don’t have any friends.”

Seeing the change in his father's expression, Fugaku hurriedly said:

"Father, let Haneda do whatever he wants. No matter what, the Uchiha will always be his support."

“You’re right, Fugaku. Although Haneda joining the Anbu would be beneficial to the Uchiha, Haneda’s personal wishes take precedence over everything else.”

The clan chief's expression quickly returned to normal.

He gave Fugaku an approving look; he had just lost his composure.

But Fugaku immediately realized what was going on and helped him cover up his mistake.

Haneda no longer needs any help from the Uchiha, and in fact, the Uchiha now needs Haneda's support.

This is different from before.

However, the clan chief was unaware that Fugaku was sincere.

The Anbu, affiliated with the Hokage, possesses crucial intelligence about the village and has contact with Konoha's higher-ups...

These seemingly important things are nothing compared to Haneda.

Haneda was well aware of the clan head's thoughts; from the perspective of the Uchiha's interests, he was not wrong.

But this does not respect his ideas.

But Brother Fugaku... is still the same as before.

Haneda raised his hand, looked at the falling snowflakes, and smiled:

"The New Year is almost here. The Uchiha clan will be very lively this year, right? Will you be organizing a lantern festival, clan leader?"

The clan chief paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Yes, they will. Many clansmen who are on missions away from home will return, and the clan territory will become lively again."

…………

After a war, Konoha is about to enter its 48th year of existence.

On New Year's Eve, lanterns were hung in both the usually quiet Uchiha and Hyuga clan territories.

Especially in the commercial street, you can see all kinds of lanterns on both sides of the street.

Fiery red, golden yellow, light green... almost every known color is represented.

The entire Konoha was brightly lit, and the commercial street was bustling with people.

Haneda was staying at home with nothing to do. Fugaku and the clan head had previously invited him to their house.

But considering that Brother Fugaku had promised Sister Mikoto that he would go to the hospital to accompany him, he felt it wasn't very meaningful.

So, one person sat by the window and began studying the theory of ninjutsu, especially the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The desk lamp shone on the desk, illuminating the characters on the scroll, which were Minato's summary of the Flying Thunder God technique.

Minato was originally intended for Kakashi, but Kakashi lent it to him.

After a long while, Haneda looked up at the window and saw that the Uchiha clan's territory, which had always been deserted, was now decorated with lanterns.

The Uchiha men, who were usually at the training ground, rarely went home to be with their wives and children.

This reminded Haneda of ten years ago, when his parents were still alive in this life.

Back then, I was just like them; my parents accompanied me to the lantern festival, occasionally buying me some snacks and childish but fun toys.

Haneda glanced subconsciously at the black and white photo on the table, then quickly looked away.

Over the years, he has gotten used to living alone at home and has grown accustomed to loneliness.

dong dong dong~

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Obito's voice came through.

"Haneda! Open the door! You've brought Grandpa Tsuchiya!!"

Hearing the familiar voice and tone, Haneda smiled slightly.

"coming."

He casually closed the Flying Thunder God training notes that Kakashi had borrowed, ran to his front door, and opened it.

"What brings you here, oh Bitto?" Haneda said in a somewhat casual tone.

He would never admit that he stayed home reading because he couldn't find anyone to go out with.

Obito put his hands in his pockets and smiled:

"It's already the New Year, isn't it too pitiful to leave you alone at home?"

"Let's go to my house, okay? My grandma cooked a delicious meal, let's eat together!"

"You're really that kind?" Haneda said arrogantly.

But Obito quickly grabbed Haneda's hand and dragged him outside.

In his haste, Haneda closed the door.

The two ran silently down the street, from the end near the training ground to the end near the commercial street.

Obito's house was soon reached.

Haneda is very familiar with this place; he has been here many times.

In fact, he often took this route to school when he was still studying at the Ninja Academy.

"arrive."

Obito turned around and smiled, then pushed open the door, casually tossing his shoes aside before walking inside.

"Grandma, I'm back, and I've brought Yuda with me."

Haneda glanced at the shoes lying on the ground and smiled helplessly.

He casually placed the shoes with soil and his own on the shoe cabinet.

"Obito and Haneda are back." Grandma's gentle voice came from the kitchen.

As soon as Haneda entered, he smelled the aroma of cooked rice, the scent of stir-fried meat and vegetables.

After walking a few steps, I arrived at the living room, where I saw a table full of delicious-looking dishes.

There are prawns symbolizing health and longevity, red and white fish cakes representing academic success, and seaweed rolls symbolizing joy...

Grandma then brought over a plate of grilled pork belly that Haneda loved, with lettuce underneath.

"The food is ready, come sit down and eat," Grandma said kindly.

After Haneda and Obito were seated, she took a bottle of orange juice she had bought from the supermarket, poured two glasses, and handed them to Haneda and Obito.

"Thank you, Grandma," Haneda and Obito said in unison.

They looked at each other, and finally their glasses clinked together.

Haneda took a sip of orange juice, picked up the grilled pork belly, and took a bite.

Although it wasn't as delicious as the grilled meat Q, it had a unique aroma.

He really liked the smell, just like parents accompanying their children shopping under the streetlights.

Haneda swallowed the chewed-up grilled pork belly and laughed:

"Grandma's is even better than the ones in the barbecue Q. Mmm, ten times better, no, a hundred times better!"

"Is it delicious? I learned how to make it from that shop, Grandma, I'm about to graduate!"

Grandma smiled when she heard Yutian's praise.

Haneda understood the meaning behind his grandmother's words and silently took another big bite.

Although it doesn't taste as good as grilled meat, it would take a long time to make it taste like that.

…………

Chapter 143 New Year’s Gift

After dinner, Obito and Haneda helped their grandmother clear the table.

A short while later, there was a knock on the door, and two people were talking outside.