……

When Izumo Kamizuki returned from school, he heard cheerful whistling coming from the kitchen.

Smelling the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen, Izumo Kamizuki threw down her schoolbag and ran to the kitchen door.

"So happy?"

"You've got a new girlfriend again?"

"You brat!" Shenyue Xingyun scolded, about to retort, but thinking of the newly bound Maoyue Xiyan, for some reason, he swallowed his words.

"Go wash your hands and eat."

"Eat? Aren't you going to bring your girlfriend some soup?"

"Don't go."

Izumo Kamizuko looked completely surprised: "Really?"

"What's going on today?"

Shingetsu Seiun: "Everyone's been busy with missions since we just became genin. Something came up today, so we had to cancel our scheduled mission."

His expression was relaxed.

I really hope my girlfriends work more overtime, so he can have more time for himself.

As she picked up her bowl and chopsticks, Izumo Kamitsu said, "I don't understand you."

"What's so great about having so many girlfriends?"

"Just thinking about it makes me feel like it's going to be a huge hassle."

“That’s because you’re still young…” Shen Yue Xingyun said casually, but before he could finish speaking, he suddenly remembered something, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"Izumo, do you have a crush on any girl in your class?"

Izumo Kamitsu shook his head without hesitation: "No."

"I think girls are all troublesome. They chatter all day long, saying nothing but boring things."

"So annoying."

Shen Yue Xingyun felt a slight unease in her heart.

This kid...

In my memory, the other person was the gatekeeper of Konoha, always paired with a male ninja, and seemed to be a single person.

Could it be that he doesn't like women?

No way?

Seeing Izumo Shinzuki showing off his food, Seiun Shinzuki immediately shook his head.

probably not.

Silly little brother, he's just young. In a couple more years, maybe he'll naturally start to like girls. Didn't many boys in our past lives feel ashamed to play with girls when they were young, only to regret it later?

He put the matter aside for the time being and started to care about the other person's life.

How's school lately?

"Is that Sarutobi family member still causing you trouble?"

While eating, Izumo Kamatsuki said, "No."

"I've stopped looking."

"I heard that his brother found another girlfriend, and now he spends all his attention on his brother's girlfriend."

Shenyue Xingyun: "...What nonsense is this?"

"Besides him?"

"Has anyone else bullied you?"

"No." Izumo Kamitsu put down his bowl and poured himself another bowl.

"No one has been bullying me lately."

"Because someone spoke up for me." Izumo Kamitsuki said this with a happy expression.

Shenyue Xingyun asked curiously, "Who spoke up for you?"

“My new friend, Kotetsu!” Izumo said, unable to hide his smile. “One day, he got into a big fight with the other boys in the class in front of the whole class.”

“They said, ‘Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor,’ ‘It’s not my fault that Izumo has a womanizing, useless older brother,’ and ‘It’s cowardly to cause trouble for my younger brother.’ From then on, the boys in my class stopped bothering me.”

"You have no idea how handsome Gangzitie was back then..."

Seeing his younger brother, who couldn't stop talking once he started, Shen Yuexingyun's expression gradually became serious.

I want to say something, but I don't know where to begin.

Finally, he sighed and silently ate his rice.

Seeing his expression, Izumo stopped boasting about his good friend Kotetsu's exploits and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"No one is bullying me, so you're unhappy?"

Shen Yuexingyun paused in his eating, then picked up his chopsticks and lightly tapped the other person's forehead with the thicker end.

"Eat your food!"

For no apparent reason, Shingetsu Izumo obediently ate his meal, leaving Shingetsu Seiun with a jumble of thoughts.

My younger brother seems to be going astray, what should I do?

By the way, I heard that Icha Icha Paradise is getting a new anime series. Should I buy one for Yuuko? It's a small one, but some things are better done sooner rather than later.

Hmm... I think I'll buy two copies. One is easy to lose, and the other can be kept here as a backup.

After finishing his meal, he practiced the Great Fireball Technique to improve his proficiency. Even as he was about to go to sleep, Shinzuki Seiun was still occasionally troubled by Shinzuki Izumo's education.

at the same time…

Uchiha clan.

In the bedroom, Uchiha Mikoto, dressed in purple pajamas, lay on the bed with a book in her hand.

The desk lamp was turned off, and a candle was lit. The gentle glow made the bedroom somewhat hazy, and a faint, intoxicating fragrance filled the air.

The purple silk, simply and neatly draped over her body, outlined an inspiring curve.

Although she had the book in her hand, Mikoto Uchiha's attention was clearly not on the book in front of her.

Every few minutes, he would glance at the bedroom door.

The candle gradually shortened.

Just as she was feeling exhausted, the sound of the door opening dispelled her sleepiness, and a weary-looking Uchiha Fugaku walked in.

"came back?"

"Hmm," Fugaku Uchiha responded calmly.

Why did it take so long today?

“There have been a lot of things going on in the clan lately, and everyone is arguing non-stop.”

"None of the old folks in the clan are ever settled down."

Sensing the weariness in the man's voice, Mikoto Uchiha's voice softened.

"Don't worry. Even if the sky falls, you alone can't solve it. Those old men are the same; they have the energy to go back and coax their grandchildren, but they just can't stop causing trouble."

Fugaku Uchiha said, "It's still because the Uchiha clan is in a bad situation. If their situation were better, the clan members wouldn't be in this state now."

After a moment of reflection, he suddenly brought up another matter: "By the way, how are you feeling about Asma?"

Mikoto Uchiha succinctly stated: "Arrogant, of average intelligence, and mediocre skills."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded: "Yeah, I think so too."

"It's a pity that three generations of his family were quite capable, but his sons were not very successful."

Mikoto Uchiha snorted lightly: "Even if you're not good enough, you still went to great lengths to make me the Jonin who leads the team."

Fugaku Uchiha: "I'm just saying. I don't care whether they live up to expectations or not."

"You must maintain a good teacher-student relationship."

"My relationship with Asuma is very important in my future pursuit of that position."

Chapter 44 A Jonin with a Short Temper

"Mikoto, you must take this to heart and show him more care in your daily life."

Mikoto Uchiha said impatiently, "Just him? Where are the other two?"

Fugaku Uchiha said matter-of-factly, "You should also pay more attention to that girl, Kurenai Yuhi. Although the Yuhi family isn't considered a major clan, her father, Shinku Yuhi, is quite strong and has some influence among the Jonin."

"As for the other one... what's it called again, Nebula?"

Mikoto Uchiha: "Kamizuki Seiun".

Fugaku Uchiha: "Yes, Shingetsu Seiun."

"You can decide for yourself."

Mikoto Uchiha looked at her husband helplessly. He always seemed to be like this, his mind always filled with thoughts of his family, the situation, and power.

Sometimes, she felt that the other person seemed to lack warmth.

Suppressing her complicated feelings, Mikoto Uchiha said softly, "Alright, don't think about it anymore. Leave tomorrow's worries for tomorrow. Let's get some rest today. Go take a shower."

Fugaku Uchiha froze as he took off his coat.

"Ugh~ I'm not going to wash today, I'm too tired."

"Go ahead and take a shower. It doesn't take much effort."

"Um... well... never mind," Fugaku Uchiha stammered. "I'll wash it tomorrow."

"Aren't you going out tomorrow?"

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