Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 137 Eighteen-Year-Old Hagoromo (10,000-word chapter)

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Within the Land of Fire, in a deserted mountain range.

With her hands forming a hand seal, a massive ring of fire, like a divine punishment, swept wildly across the entire valley!

In just a moment, the entire valley seemed to melt away.

However, these flames were not as black as Amaterasu's flames, but rather a unique blend of black and white.

Even Haori, the creator, was somewhat bewildered when she first saw the effect of such flames.

Because he remembered that he seemed to have seen something similar before he traveled through time.

"It seems to be some kind of game?"

After thinking it over, Yuzhi suddenly shivered.

He finally recalled the scene where he was beaten to the point of questioning his existence by a woman in armor who wielded a sword and performed the "Waterbird Dance".

And this flame really does look a lot like the 'Queen's Black Flame' from that game!

"It has a very high degree of integration and cohesion. Although it did not explode, it is still powerful because it has Amaterasu as its foundation."

As Guang watched this scene unfold, she couldn't help but nod slightly.

"If we fully unleash the power of Lightning Release, the effect would probably be even better."

It seems you've basically succeeded.

"I guess so, considering how much time it took me."

Haori smiled, and then naturally reached out and took Hikari's hand.

"Speaking of which, how's your integration going? Have you reached that stage yet?"

"I'm still a little short, but I won't be much slower than you."

Hikari gave a light hum, seemingly reluctant to discuss her current situation. She glanced at Haori before smiling and speaking.

"Alright, let's get ready to go back. Don't forget it's your birthday today."

"Isn't it your birthday?"

Haori squeezed Hikaru's hand, and her smile seemed to become even brighter, which made Hikaru's face turn slightly red.

Time slips away quietly through our fingers.

For ordinary people, it's all the same, because they repeat the same things every day and make similar complaints.

But for people like Haori and Hikaru who have clear goals for the future, time seems to pass very quickly.

Over the course of three years, both of them improved their skills to a certain extent.

Such an improvement may seem like a small leap, and some people may even think that they have been standing still for the past three years.

But in reality, only they themselves know that their improvement may not be of much help to their immediate combat power, but it is immeasurable for the future!

Especially in the last three years, the two of them have focused their energy on the fusion of bloodline elimination.

Without obtaining definite information from Orochimaru and thus gaining access to Hiruko's information, Hagoromo and the others will have to rely on themselves to achieve their integration.

However, Yui didn't think there was anything wrong with it. From his memory, the function of the "Oni-Garra Technique" was to absorb bloodline limits.

It's hard to say whether chakra alone can achieve the desired effect, especially since even if Yuzhi habitually relies on external aids, his own talent is not bad!

Using one's own talent to fuse chakra is itself a form of training, so Yuu naturally wouldn't complain about it.

However, his talent was also obtained through cheating.

"Flame Release" is the result of Hagoromo's work. This final product, which is based on Amaterasu and combined with Lightning Release and Yin Release, is slowly about to bloom!

The difficulty of fusing bloodline limit is unimaginable; it is completely different from fusing bloodline limits of two attributes at the same time.

The difficulty has increased by more than tenfold!

If it were anyone else, they would probably only end up dead.

In fact, even someone with experience in bloodline limit fusion and sufficient strength would likely suffer an extremely unpleasant fate if they were not careful.

Fusion of chakra requires adjusting the chakra ratio, and the ratio of three attributes is completely different from that of two attributes.

If the proportions are wrong and the mixture cannot be blended, the lightest consequence will be serious injury, and the worst consequence will be direct death!

In addition, after successfully combining the three chakra proportions, an enormous amount of chakra, so large it's suffocating, is needed for fusion.

To put it bluntly, only a tailed beast could supply such a chakra consumption!

"Simply put, these two things are enough to shut down 99% of the entire ninja world."

Unfortunately, after Yuki obtained Fugaku Uchiha's abilities through the "Eye Technique Transplantation Technique," he was able to conduct proportion-adjusting experiments almost without injury.

Even though he's been "farming" for so long, he only has a portion of the chakra from the Three-Tails, Four-Tails, and Nine-Tails, but that's more than enough for him and Hikaru to squander.

Only under such conditions could he have basically completed the construction and integration of the bloodstain elimination system in just three years!

"Thank you, Fugaku Uchiha."

Although the "Eye Technique Transplantation Technique" has very few Mangekyou Sharingan and destroys an eye with each use, he has only managed to steal Uchiha Fugaku's abilities so far.

However, this ability was of immense help and importance to him!

Besides fusing with "Bloodstained Elimination: Flame Release", Hagoromo has also forgotten to train his Eternal Eyes over the years, and now he is becoming more and more accustomed to the power of these eyes.

He also accomplished something else—activating Susanoo directly using the power of Yin Release without needing the Sharingan!

While he doesn't force himself to do everything the class does, there are some essential things he won't overlook.

"That freak, Madara, the more you chase after him, the more you realize just how terrifying he is!"

Even though she had been mentally prepared, Yuzhi was genuinely starting to feel discouraged as she kept chasing after him.

That bastard is inhuman!

Moreover, he became increasingly curious about one thing: just how crazy was Hashirama Senju, who had beaten this freak to the point of almost losing his temper?

"Luckily, I had a cheat code."

This wasn't the first time Yuzhi had felt this way; sometimes he thought about it too—

What would those two lunatics be like if they went back a thousand years and faced the real Indra and Asura?

Perhaps, it really won't be that bad.

"I just don't remember my birthday. Maybe it's earlier or later than yours."

Hikaru had no idea that Yuri's mind was filled with those two perverts. She shook her head and chuckled softly.

"Alright, get ready to go. As the head of the police department and the head of the Uchiha clan, are you going to be late?"

"Of course I won't be late, don't worry, it'll be over in the blink of an eye."

Yu Zhi smiled confidently. With the Flying Thunder God and Kamui abilities, traveling was truly effortless for him!

Over the course of three years, Yuzhi's status in Konoha has also undergone some changes.

Having already acknowledged Sasuke as his "godson," he naturally put the matter of becoming the clan leader on the agenda. As the clan leader as well, the head of the police department wouldn't need to hide either.

Not long after Haori and Hikari quietly completed their engagement within the clan, the Uchiha clan officially announced the appointment of a new clan leader.

The attitudes within Konoha regarding this matter are quite divided, but for ordinary ninjas, this is naturally something to be happy about.

Yuri's reputation in Konoha is so great that she can be seen everywhere, from the Third Shinobi World War to the Nine-Tails' attack.

Even the increasingly low-key and kind Uchiha clan, and the police department that everyone in Konoha relies on, were all personally modified and created by Hagoromo!

With Yuzhi becoming the clan leader, everyone naturally believed it was the will of the people.

For those from the large families, however, it seemed rather uneventful. After all, they weren't stupid; they all knew perfectly well that all of this was going to happen.

What surprised them was that this matter was only now being fully finalized.

However, they all gave Hagoromo face. The heads of the major clans came to attend the ceremony, and Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the Third Hokage were also present. Minato even brought his entire family.

To put it bluntly, the Uchiha clan was incredibly lively that day, and Yuki became the sole focus of attention.

"But it's so boring."

To be honest, Yuzhi didn't really enjoy chatting with the heads of those major families. Not only did she have to be mindful of etiquette when talking to them, but she also couldn't be completely open about many things.

This didn't particularly please Yuzhi, but fortunately, all his friends came, so he didn't feel too bored.

"Actually, this is not as good as my engagement, which was more high-profile."

Yuzhi couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, but since she was unwilling to do it, Yuzhi wouldn't force her.

After their engagement, their lives remained largely unchanged, and their relationship continued to move forward steadily without any major upheavals.

They were both very used to and fond of this simple and ordinary life.

Or rather, their life has always been this peaceful and warm since they first met, and nothing will change because of their simple engagement.

Perhaps the only difference is that Hagoromo's life has become much more comfortable. At least when he sometimes "uses his hands and feet," Hikaru is no longer as opposed or resistant.

But that's all there is to it.

"Even if you move quickly, don't forget there's still a lot to do, and someone needs to help with the house setup."

Guang shook her head and said softly.

"You can't always rely on Rin and the others for help. Mikoto-senpai is busy entertaining Kushina-senpai too."

"Okay, okay, let's go."

After thinking for a moment, Yuzhi simply nodded and then naturally embraced Hikari.

With a slight ripple of chakra, the black and white flames that resembled an ocean vanished without a trace in an instant!

Although its nature has changed, and Hagoromo has used Yin Release and Lightning Release to make them compatible and integrated, his control over Amaterasu remains the same.

After doing all this, Haori returned home instantly with the light.

Yuzhi's family did not move away after he became the clan leader, nor did they undergo any changes. They remained located among those who once belonged to the "lower levels of the family".

Neither Haori nor Hikaru had ever considered moving away from here.

As for Guang, she liked the environment here and the group of children around her.

Similarly, in her heart, she hoped that Yuzhi would not forget her original intention and not change anything because of her identity.

Yuzhi had already figured out the girl's thoughts, so naturally he wouldn't refute anything.

"Wait here for a moment, Lin should be here soon, I'll go get her."

He glanced at the layout of the house and then spoke to Yuzhi.

"And you, if you had time, you also helped arrange the location of the roof."

We can do things ourselves, so don't bother others all the time. You're not incapable of using your shadow clones.

"By the way, put away the little nine-tailed fox. You don't want anyone else to see it, do you?"

"Alright, I understand, housekeeper."

Yuzhi shrugged helplessly. Hikaru was really "in charge" now, even if it was just at home.

But he actually enjoys it all. With Guang around, things become much easier, so he doesn't complain about them.

"Speaking of which, the level of activation of the Light bloodline shouldn't be too bad, right?"

Watching Hikaru's departing figure, Yuzhi walked back to the living room, picked up the still-sleeping Nine-Tails with one hand, and muttered to herself.

Hikari's progress couldn't match his, since Hikari didn't possess "God's Heaven"; her fusion relied entirely on the detailed explanations from the haori.

However, her talent is undeniable; even if she doesn't keep up with the pace, she won't fall too far behind.

The bloodline enhancement and activation brought about by the elimination of bloodstains are truly incomparable to ordinary bloodline limits.

Such an improvement is truly astounding. Even someone like Yuri, who is naturally exceptional, could feel it slightly, let alone Hikari.

He also thought of a problem: perhaps the 'bloodline elimination' was too intense, which led to genetic problems.

It seems that neither Onoki's son, Hikari, nor his granddaughter, "Leg Shadow," inherited the mantle in the original work.

This is actually quite normal. Just look at Hashirama Senju and Tsunade to understand that the power of "Blood Elimination" is no joke!

"However, this ability is very beneficial to me, so I should also consider the issue of the light eye."

Hikari's eyes have always been a key area that Yuri needs to consider, but previously, due to insufficient conditions and some internal apprehensions, he also had some concerns.

Therefore, he dared not act recklessly in many ways, but now, as their strength increases, their bloodline and abilities of light are also constantly improving.

Wood Release, Sage Mode, sealing of Tailed Beast Chakra, the fusion of two Kekkei Genkai, and the ongoing advancement of Kekkei Tota.

Perhaps, he really should try to do something?

"But speaking of which, are all those Otsutsuki members dead?"

Thinking to himself, Yuzhi subconsciously looked up at the sky through the window, but he quickly shook his head with a smile.

"Whether he's dead or not, the key is that even if we wanted to now, we probably couldn't do it, since we don't know the way up."

However, we can try to find it now; I seem to remember that their passage was located within the Land of Fire.

The original work doesn't explicitly state the path to the top, and even if Yuzhi is incredibly powerful, she couldn't create something out of thin air.

Moreover, finding the passage takes time, but fortunately, Yuzhi can wait, since their bloodline elimination is not yet completely complete.

Just take it slow and move forward in the most stable way; the future is on their side!

Knock, knock, knock—

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, he suddenly heard a knock on the door, which startled him.

"Who is it so early?"

-

"Thank you for your help, Lin. I need your assistance now."

"It's okay, aren't we friends?"

On the street leading to the Yuri family's house, Hikaru and Rin were walking together, each carrying a lot of things.

Seeing Guang's slightly embarrassed expression, Lin smiled and comforted him.

Lin was almost eighteen years old at this time, but her birthday was in November, a few months younger than Yuzhi and the others.

She is now considered a powerful ninja. Having studied under Tsunade, she has not only mastered excellent medical ninjutsu, but has also learned many of Tsunade's combat techniques.

However, she did not join the front-line combat ranks, but instead stayed in the medical department.

Her approachable and gentle temperament makes it very easy for people to feel her kindness, and she is also exceptionally patient in healing injured or sick ninjas.

As time went by, her name gradually spread throughout the medical department, and it was said that quite a few people wanted to pursue her.

However, this matter did not bother her. She simply stated that she "did not have any such thoughts for the time being," and no one dared to shamelessly bother her.

Regardless, Lin's background is still very strong.

Her team leader was Minato, her teacher was Tsunade, her best friends were Haori and Hotaru, not to mention Kakashi and his group.

Anyone with a brain knows this girl is not to be trifled with.

"Oh, that's...Kushina-sensei!"

As they were walking, Lin suddenly looked ahead and paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise.

Hikaru was also taken aback; she seemed to have not expected the Hokage's wives to arrive so early.

Not only her, but even Uchiha Mikoto came along, though she was clearly dragged along.

Good morning, you two.

Kushina greeted the two with a smile, then made sure to look at Komichi.

"And happy birthday, Ying."

"Thanks."

Hikari smiled and nodded. As she gradually integrated into this world under Yuki's guidance, her changes were clearly visible.

Putting everything else aside, she smiled much more often.

But Guang frowned quickly, and then spoke up apologetically.

"I'm sorry to have kept you outside. Yuzhi was very rude."

"Tsk tsk, you're really starting to look more and more like a married woman."

Kushina, ever the carefree type, teased the light with a slightly mischievous smile.

Seeing that Guang didn't seem embarrassed at all, she glanced at Lin and shrugged.

"Actually, I should be the one apologizing, since Minato is inside."

You know, Minato always wants to talk about work whenever he sees Haori.

I've told him so many times, but he still hasn't changed at all. Honestly.

Since Yuki officially became the head of the Uchiha clan, the Hokage Building also issued the appointment letter for the head of the police department that very night.

Heaven knows how happy Minato and the Third Hokage were that night; they themselves didn't know how many years they had waited for this.

After Yuri was "officially reinstated," he had to attend even more meetings.

Moreover, Minato would often keep him, Shikaku, and others behind for meetings, which was quite a headache for him, but there was nothing he could do about it.

In particular, some voices within Konoha over the past three years have been quite troublesome.

"Sister Ying, Sister Lin!"

"Idiot, call me auntie!"

Just as Guang was pondering this, two children's voices rang out at the same time.

She instinctively looked toward the sound, and her expression immediately turned somewhat strange.

Two little devils ran over, and she recognized them immediately: Minato's son Naruto and her adopted son Sasuke, whom she had been forced to have.

These two little guys are almost five years old now, and by some chance they'll be entering the ninja academy this year.

What Guang found interesting was that the relationship between the two little guys was rather strange.

Despite their seemingly good relationship, they often argue over trivial matters, sometimes even resorting to physical violence.

But do you mean they have a bad relationship? These two guys are always hanging out together.

Regardless of who is looking for whom, they both usually complain that the other is annoying, but as soon as the other arrives, they immediately follow him around like little lambs.

Ying said she really didn't know much about this relationship.

Happy birthday, Mother.

After glaring at Naruto, Sasuke respectfully approached the light and bowed slightly.

"No need to be so polite."

No matter how many times, just hearing Sasuke's words still makes me feel a little overwhelmed.

She had no idea how old she was, but she was eighteen today, just like Yuzhi.

But out of nowhere, a son who is now almost five years old appeared.

Hikaru glanced at Rin and Kushina, who were secretly laughing, and at Mikoto Uchiha, whose face was full of dry laughter, and decided not to care anymore.

She quite liked Sasuke; he was smart, obedient, and cheerful. She couldn't see the gloom in him like his brother, nor did she have the unpleasant qualities of his father.

"Yes."

Sasuke raised his head respectfully, but Naruto couldn't help but purse his lips and mutter something under his breath.

"Honestly, Sister Ying and Brother Yuzhi are both so young, why do you have to call them so old?"

"Do you have a problem with that?"

Kushina pressed one hand on Naruto's head and asked in an annoyed voice.

"Or do you think your mother is getting old too?"

"No! No! No!"

There's a saying that everything has its counter, and Naruto's biggest fear is his mother. Sasuke, meanwhile, quietly took a step to the side.

"Mom and other mothers are so gentle."

Sasuke thought to himself, but his eyes were fixed on the room inside the Haori.

"Honestly, Naruto's dad is talking about work with my father right now, making it difficult for me to go in."

Although Sasuke grew up in a single-parent family, he did not have any problems with his personality or other aspects because he believed that he had a father.

Yuri was his father. Although he didn't spend much time with Yuri in his memory, Yuri always brought him joy.

Whether it was teaching him knowledge or taking him and his adoptive mother to the street, these things filled his mind.

He still remembers the scene when he was a child, sitting on Haori's neck and playing together.

However, what puzzled him was that he once asked his biological mother why she didn't let Yuzhi come to stay at their house, but this question terrified his mother.

Fortunately, everyone lived in the same clan. Sasuke liked to come here often, and he would stay overnight when he was tired. He gradually got used to it.

"However, it seems that my father never really liked my older brother?"

Haori was very kind to Mikoto, and also very kind to him, but Sasuke still remembered that there seemed to be someone else in his family.

It's just that Itachi Uchiha was really too busy, and they only met once every few weeks or even months, so Sasuke didn't have a very deep impression of his older brother.

"Forget it, why bother thinking about him?"

Shaking his head, Sasuke immediately dismissed the thought; since they weren't familiar with each other, he'd let it go.

Besides, for him right now, it's better to think about other more important things than about his older brother.

For example.

"How can I get Father and Mother to live together so I can see Father every day!"

-

"Sigh, the frequency of contact between Kumogakure and Iwagakure is getting higher and higher these days."

"Alright, don't overthink it. There are some things we can't stop."

At Yuri's house, Minato sighed with a worried expression, clearly not in a good mood.

Yuzhi could only nod when she heard his words. She knew a little about the situation in Kumogakure and Iwagakure, but she still offered a word of comfort.

Minato arrived very early today; otherwise, the Nine-Tails could have been taken back immediately.

Furthermore, the Nine-Tailed Fox has grown considerably in these three years, and its aura is now very well concealed, which might give away its true nature even with its feathers.

Over the past three years, the Nine-Tails has basically absorbed all that chakra, and now it can reliably provide Yuki with sufficient combat power.

However, perhaps because he knew about Yui and Hikari's preferences, the little guy always stayed at home at the size of a kitten.

Moreover, heaven knows what he's really thinking; his personality is becoming more and more like a cat's.

All he does every day is eat and sleep; he never even thinks about going out to see the world, and he even lets Hagoromo and Hikaru pet him.

For a moment, Yuri also had doubts, because he remembered that foxes weren't canines.

After putting away the little nine-tailed fox, Yuzhi warmly welcomed the Minato family. However, what made him a little nervous was that Minato's workaholic tendencies seemed to have kicked in.

When Hinata Hyuga was three years old, the Hidden Cloud Village did not come to Konoha to sign any peace treaty.

Both sides remained in a state of readiness and remained deadlocked. Small-scale clashes were never heard of, but everyone tacitly agreed not to escalate the situation.

Somewhat unexpectedly, in the past three years, Kumogakure has been trying to repair its relationship with Iwagakure.

As time went on, the two sides had more and more contact, which made both Minato and the Third Hokage feel uneasy.

The interests of the village should never be decided based on personal preferences and hatred. Even though Kumogakure and Iwagakure are sworn enemies, they can still cooperate if it is in their best interest!

"It is indeed difficult to stop them, mainly because the level of the people they meet with is getting higher and higher."

Minato shook his head helplessly; he had no idea what would happen if things continued like this.

He truly didn't understand: wasn't it good to be at peace like this now?

"Alright, there's no use thinking about this. We just need to be prepared and see what they do next."

Yuzhi smiled and could only offer words of comfort.

"Even if something happens, Konoha has you, me, Jiraiya-senpai, Tsunade-senpai, and the Third Hokage."

I think it's the other villages that should be more worried than us, so please don't worry.

Besides, Konoha has developed quite well in the past three years, hasn't it? Think more about these positive things.

In three years, Konoha has changed so much.

After three years of development, Konoha has gradually recovered much of its strength from the losses of the war.

Moreover, as Yuzhi and her group grew up, they began to take on various key positions.

Take Kakashi for example. He's now a captain in the Anbu, and he seems to be preparing to compete for the position of captain.

Who knows, he might actually become the head of the Dark Division in the future, as long as he has that idea.

Other examples include Ibiki Morino joining the interrogation team, and Iruka's efforts to become a member of the Konoha teachers.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village is now a vibrant place where all things flourish.

"Perhaps I'm worrying too much."

Upon hearing Haori's words, Minato scratched his head and then awkwardly replied.

"I apologize for saying such inappropriate things on your birthday; it was rude of me."

"You're the Hokage, you have more to worry about, I understand."

Yuri smiled; he knew, of course, how much pressure Minato was under.

Moreover, at this critical juncture in Konoha, some of the voices within the village seem to be growing louder.

These voices originated from the Nine-Tails incident, where Danzo, for his own selfish desires, severely framed Minato.

Moreover, it's not just the Nine-Tails; there have been some extremely unpleasant and malicious comments regarding Orochimaru as well.

Orochimaru was one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, and he had countless supporters in Konoha. His defection would have a huge impact on Minato no matter what.

After all, Minato wasn't the Third Hokage; he was just a junior. In some ways, he had taken the title of Fourth Hokage from Orochimaru.

Faced with such a sound, Minato really couldn't suppress it, nor did he dare to suppress it casually.

Moreover, these voices are getting louder and louder, as if they are organized and premeditated, which makes Minato extremely helpless.

In reality, such voices alone won't affect him too much; it's just that he's unlucky to encounter these troubles during his term.

However, considering the issues with Cloud Village and Rock Village, this made him somewhat unable to hold back.

"However, Minato-senpai, there are some things I can help you with, at least to ease your stress."

After thinking for a moment, Yuzhi smiled and spoke, but as soon as he finished speaking, he felt that there seemed to be something wrong with his words...

"No, you don't need to do that!"

Fortunately, Minato didn't think too much about it. He immediately understood what Yuori meant and quickly shook his head.

"Let's go through the necessary procedures for everyone in the village. Don't make it too ugly, especially for the third generation."

"Alright, since that's what you think, I'd like to let the newly formed 'Internal Affairs Department' get some activity going."

Yuzhi didn't seem bothered by these words, but he did show a hint of regret.

The "Internal Affairs Department" is a new department within the Police Department, and its meaning is very clear: to act on problems within Konoha.

If we're talking about the best-developed and fastest-growing place in the entire Hidden Leaf Village, there's really only one place: the Police Department.

The size of the police department is now beyond what most people can imagine. With the support of the village and various families, the police department has expanded rapidly over the past three years.

Furthermore, Haori was willing to share the cake, which meant that almost everyone in the village benefited.

They naturally support the development of the police department, after all, supporting the police department is, to some extent, supporting themselves!

The Internal Affairs Department had only been established for a few months and was short of personnel, but its potential was evident to everyone.

Frankly speaking, once the Internal Affairs Department is fully established, it will basically mean that all the functions of the Police Department will be complete.

Even though the personnel in the Internal Affairs Department are now rare, no one doubts its strength, because the head of the Police Department is Haori, and the head of the Internal Affairs Department is Shisui!

"Forget about these troublesome matters. Let's leave Danzo's case to the advisors to investigate."

Minato wiped away non-existent cold sweat and finally shook his head.

"Danzo is, after all, the Third Hokage's best friend. I made a promise to him and I can't go back on it. Besides, I understand his feelings."

Actually, you should be able to understand this, Hagoromo: if Kakashi became like that, what would you do?

I'll smash his dog head in.

Yuzhi mentally scoffed, but he didn't say anything more.

The path was chosen by oneself. Yu Zhi could have made a move but was rejected, so let everything take its natural course.

Anyway, this wasn't a bad thing for Hagoromo; in the end, Danzo was actually helping him out.

Sometimes, Hagoromo couldn't help but wonder if Danzo was actually one of their own.

"Alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things anymore. The envoy from the Land of Rain will be arriving next week, and we need to make some preparations. I'll have to ask you for help then."

Minato shook his head, a smile appearing on his face.

Improving relations between the Land of Rain and Konoha would be a significant achievement for him, especially given the Land of Rain's strategic location. Improving relations with this village would be extremely beneficial for Konoha.

In particular, Konoha also received a share of the mission from the Land of Rain, how could Minato not be happy?

"Yes, the police department will make the arrangements."

Yuzhi simply nodded, and then he smiled.

"Minato-senpai, today is my birthday. It's not good to keep talking about serious matters. Besides, there seem to be more and more people here. Kushina-senpai is going to get angry."

"Sorry, that's all for today."

Minato nodded immediately, and then he spoke with utmost sincerity.

Happy birthday, Haori-kun.

-

Haori and Hikaru's birthday party was a great success, and a lot of people came this time.

This is only because Hagoromo and Hikaru only invited friends and members of their clan. If they were to open up the room to everyone, I'm afraid even the Uchiha clan wouldn't be able to fit that many people!

"I'm so tired. I never expected my birthday to be like this."

The moonlight was hazy, and Hikari, sitting on the edge of the bed, stretched lazily, while Haori took the opportunity to hug her from behind.

"It's a coming-of-age ceremony after all, there's nothing we can do about it."

Turning eighteen means becoming an adult, which certainly makes things extraordinary, but it only happens once in a lifetime, so it's definitely worth celebrating.

"Sasuke and Mikoto are on the other side, so don't do anything rash."

Hearing Haori's words and feeling the warmth emanating from her, Hikari blushed slightly and muttered something under her breath.

They probably stayed out too late, and since Sasuke was already familiar with the Haori family's environment, he naturally chose to stay put.

Mikoto didn't have any good solutions to this, so in the end she had no choice but to move into the room that Hikari used to live in with Sasuke.

Fortunately, that room had long been converted into a guest room. Since Hikaru reluctantly moved in with Haori three years ago, he has never gone back.

Over time, she simply moved all her things over there.

Living together reminded them of the little things they used to do when they lived in that cramped little house; everything still felt so familiar.

Except for the fact that the haori no longer sleeps on the floor.

"It's alright, I've set up a soundproof barrier."

Yuzhi chuckled mischievously, which made Hikari snort softly; she had become somewhat immune to some of those words.

Anyway, they've been together for so long, and Yuzhi has said all sorts of hurtful things, but she's still very calm.

Moreover, she knew that Yuzhi actually respected her and wouldn't make things difficult for her unless she wanted to.

Turning around, Hikaru looked into Haori's eyes and at her face illuminated by the bright moonlight.

After a long while, Hikaru said softly, "Thank you, Haori."

"Why are you saying thank you?" Yuzhi paused for a moment, but then moved his head closer.

"Thank you for everything you've done, thank you for everything you've given me."

Guang didn't shy away; in fact, she leaned forward a little.

"Let me ask you a question."

"Um."

"If I really disappear, you..."

"I've answered you once before, and my answer remains the same: I will go back to you, no matter when or where."

Yuzhi spoke very seriously, and his eyes showed exceptional sincerity.

The last time I asked him this question, his answer was the same, and it won't change now.

Even though he likes to talk nonsense, he is also a person who keeps his promises.

This is his promise to the light; if something like this really happens, then he will definitely do it!

"Thank you"

Guang's smile grew even brighter, but she quickly took a deep breath and then shakily closed her eyes.

"And happy birthday."

"Happy birthday."

Hearing these words and seeing Hikaru's expression, even a fool like Hagoromo would understand what was going on.

Without any hesitation, he kissed the girl in front of him.

Such opportunities are rare.

No, that wasn't the case before, but it might become more and more common in the future!

The silvery moonlight completely blended their shadows together, making them look so harmonious and perfectly matched.

Everything seemed so natural, so inevitable. Perhaps tonight will be a sleepless night.

However, Yuzhi, who had been keeping her eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

They stared at the girl in front of them as if it were completely unbelievable.

Before he could make a move, Guang pushed him onto the bed, then stood up and distanced herself from him.

"What are you doing?"

Yuzhi covered his mouth, savoring the taste of blood on his tongue, and his speech became somewhat incoherent.

"Are you really like a dog? Do you bite everything?"

"snort!"

He wiped the crimson stain from the corner of his mouth, then let out a soft hum.

"I'm teaching you a lesson for messing around with your hands, and also for your... ptooey!"

"No, this is a normal procedure, isn't it?"

"You're very familiar with the normal procedures?"

"Forehead"

"Then shouldn't you explain yourself?"

"Explain what?"

"Explain why you're so skilled. Did you read that book a lot, or did you fool quite a few girls?"

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(End of this chapter)