Konoha Hidden Village is being rebuilt

"Sorry……"

"Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

"...I'm in trouble..."

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's not your fault that you're sick——"

The sister's tone was very firm, and she raised her voice with some annoyance as she spoke to her.

"It's natural for me to take care of you because we are 'sisters'! Family members are never considered 'trouble'!"

The dazed Jingyou buried her head into Uchiha Sarana's shoulders, silently clasped her hands tightly, and suddenly wanted to shed tears.

The six-year-old sister was carrying the four-year-old on her back. Although she was almost a young child, her steps across the street were very steady, not inferior to her parents at all.

It was almost summer in Konoha and it was still not warm at night. She had a high fever and was wrapped in a coat by Uchiha Sarana before going out, but she still felt chilly. His skin was hot and sweaty, but his bones were cold. Fortunately, this ordeal did not last long, and soon her sister took her to the nearby Uzumaki home.

Uzumaki Naruto was not there, and it was Uzumaki Hinata who opened the door.

The woman who received the call in advance immediately took Jingyu into her arms and called Uchiha Sarana into the house. She tested the temperature of Jingyou's forehead with her cheek and frowned worriedly.

"The fever is severe...doesn't it matter if you don't go to the hospital?"

Uchiha Sarana, who looked like a little adult, followed her, pushed up her glasses, shook her head and said: "No need for the moment, as long as the follow-up condition is stable, it will be fine after Xiaoyu recovers on her own."

After being discharged from the hospital at the age of three, Uchiha Sakura always adhered to the principle of "don't send minor illnesses to the hospital if she can be treated at home", hoping that her health would improve little by little through exercise. It's just an ordinary fever now, and the temperature is not high enough to reach the warning level. Of course, I need to observe it for a while.

However, in view of Keyou's congenital frailty, adult ninjas must be around to take care of him - for this reason, the Uchiha family had troubled Uzumaki Hinata many times. After all, Uchiha Sakura's parents, Haruno and his wife, are not ninjas, and Uchiha Sasuke's relatives have long since passed away. After all, the only one with suitable abilities, more free time, and easy contact is Uzumaki Hinata who lives nearby.

The relationship between the Uchiha family and the Uzumaki family has always been close. Uzumaki Hinata almost treated the two sisters as her own children. After receiving the call at night, she packed up the guest room for backup. At this time, she went directly to the second floor to put Kaeyu in place, then stood up and asked Uchiha Sarana: "Is it still the same prescription as last time?"

After politely thanking her, the little girl nodded and received a gentle touch.

Hinata Uzumaki said: "Zarana, take a rest. Boruto is here too, you can go and play with him. I'll make some medicine."

She hurriedly walked out of the guest room and went downstairs. Before the footsteps could be heard in the distance, the Uzumaki brothers and sisters got through the door.

Uzumaki Himawari jumped over her brother and rushed to the bed, looking at the languid Jingyou: "Xiaoyu Xiaoyu! Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Keyou smiled, shook her head feebly, and held the hand she extended, while Uchiha Sarana and Uzumaki Boruto were already at odds.

"Sarah, have you finished your homework?"

"Not moving yet, not in the mood."

"Write it now? Mom will take care of Jingyou, don't worry!"

"...That's fine, but you don't plan to copy mine, do you?"

"Just a little reference - Mr. Shino assigned a diary today, why do ninjas need to write diaries..."

"I refuse. You can write it yourself."

"What does it matter? It's just a quick look!"

"Aunt Hinata——"

Uzumaki Boruto panicked and tried to cover his mouth, but Uchiha Sarana dodged away. The black-haired girl crossed her arms over her chest, glared at him, and started to drive away.

"You are so noisy. Go back to your room quickly and don't disturb Xiaoyou here."

Boruto Uzumaki continued in a long tone: "Sarah——"

A tic-tac-toe popped up on his forehead, and Uchiha Sarana grabbed his collar and dragged him out the door: "Just stop it!"

The noisy two people left, and the room instantly became quiet.

Uzumaki Himawari lay beside the bed, holding Jingyou's hand. Jingyou looked at her and spoke in a low voice.

"Aoi, let's go play too, I'll be fine by myself."

Unlike her elder brother who had blond hair and blue eyes, her younger sister inherited her mother's hair color. Her short hair was so dark and faintly dark blue that it curled up at the end and stuck beside her soft cheeks. She opened her eyes wide and retorted: "No, I won't leave Xiaoyou alone!"

In order to prevent Jingyou from letting her leave again, Uzumaki Himawari simply got on the bed and surrounded Jingyou domineeringly.

——When Uzumaki Hinata came in with the medicine, the two children had already fallen asleep next to each other. She smiled helplessly and patted the two of them gently, reminding them.

"You have to drink the medicine before you can sleep, Xiaoyu. The same goes for Xiaokui. Don't hold Xiaoyu tightly, it will make it difficult to breathe."

Jingyou, who immediately woke up from a light sleep due to discomfort, responded softly and was supported by Uzumaki Himawari who was also rubbing her eyes. After drinking the bitter medicine, Uzumaki Hinata took the empty bowl to clean, and Uchiha Sarana, who quickly finished her homework, also came back.

The sister who confiscated a bunch of candies from Boruto Uzumaki opened one and fed it to Keiyu, who was so miserable that she wrinkled her face, and then gave the rest to Himawari Uzumaki, each of whom received a head-touching kill.

Jingyou lay down with the candy in his mouth, looking at Uchiha Sarana who was tucking them in, his eyes were so sweet that he curled up.

Of course, the Uchiha family was invited to Uzumaki Himawari's fourth birthday. However, one of Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Sakura was working on a mission outside the village, and the other was working overtime in the hospital. In the end, only the two sisters Kageyu attended.

The birthday party is scheduled for evening.

The summer night in early August was a different kind of lively compared to the daytime. The chirping of insects was pleasantly heard in the grass. Looking out the window from the living room, there were sporadic fireflies flying leisurely.

The large cake decorated with cream and fruit was already in place on the coffee table, and four candles were inserted around the jam words "Happy Birthday Xiaokui!" and were not yet lit.

Uchiha Sarana and Uzumaki Boruto were sitting opposite each other, arguing with each other. The topic was "Who is better, Uchiha Sasuke or Uzumaki Naruto" who has not been able to tell the difference for several years.

Uzumaki Boruto was indignant: "He was absent from Aoi's birthday even though he agreed to it. The bastard dad is no match for Master Sasuke!"

Uchiha Sarana counterattacked: "Uncle Naruto is about to take over as Hokage, of course he is busy, and you make it sound like my dad just caught up with Xiaoyu's birthday!"

The two sisters who were used as examples tried to defend themselves.

Jing You said weakly: "...Dad is also very busy, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't come back."

Uzumaki Himawari had a calm mind: "Isn't the birthday over yet? Dad will definitely come back."

But their opinions were not adopted, and the two people arguing remained the same.

"Anyway, the master is better!" Uzumaki Boruto said angrily.

Uchiha Sarana's tone was decisive: "Uncle Naruto is better anyway!"

Keiyu and Uzumaki Himawari sighed together.

"...Really, here we go again."

Uzumaki Hinata, who was watching their conversation, chuckled lightly on her lips, looked at the wall clock, and called to the children: "It's already very late, and Naruto-kun probably won't be able to make it. Let's start celebrating his birthday. Just leave him a piece of cake."

She lit the candles one by one with a gentle and apologetic smile, stood up and was about to turn off the lights when the living room door was pushed open.

Uzumaki Naruto, who hurried back, appeared behind the door, stroking his head and apologizing repeatedly: "I came back late! Isn't it over yet?"

Before the wife could respond, her son had already jumped up.

Uzumaki Boruto said loudly: "You actually sent a shadow clone back, you bastard dad!"

"Boruto..." Uzumaki Hinata frowned and was stopped by her husband.

Uzumaki Naruto walked into the living room, picked up the fried Uzumaki Boruto, rubbed his hair, and smiled heartily.

"I'm sorry! As compensation, can I take you to the amusement park later?"

Boruto Uzumaki struggled and muttered: "Don't tell me, it's not my birthday!"

In the still noisy living room, Uchiha Sarana sat next to Keyou, the two cuddled up and watched everyone sit down. During the uneven birthday song, Uzumaki Himawari closed her eyes with a bright smile.

"Well... I hope that I will be as happy as today every day in the future!" She clasped her hands and said her wish loudly, "And more, I want to be Xiaoyou's best friend forever!"

Uzumaki Boruto reminded helplessly: "I told you that you can't express your wish, otherwise it won't work."

The sister who was blowing out the candles retorted vaguely to him.

"My wish doesn't need to be entrusted to the gods. It can only come true if you hear it!"

The light of the candle went out, and the memory fell into darkness.

In the shadow of the moon, Uzumaki Naruto looked at his future self, surrounded by his family and smiling gently, in a daze. The little Jingyou was held in the palm of his hands, and as he looked at it, he felt growing pains suddenly emanating from his flesh and bones.

Gradually returning to her four-year-old self, she endured the pain and said to Uzumaki Naruto: "Uncle Naruto, it's time for you to go back...it's very dangerous here."

As a child, Uzumaki Naruto obviously did not meet the summoning requirements, just like she had never thought of summoning her sister Uchiha Sarana - the battle must be left to adults, she thought resolutely.

But for some unknown reason, even if she tried to lift the summons unilaterally, there was no response. Uzumaki Naruto, who was still standing here, looked down at her from the slowly fading memories and refused her request to leave.

"You are obviously younger than me, right?" The boy held her in front of his eyes and smiled confidently, "I want to protect you for Sasuke and Sakura in the future! I will never let Jingyou get hurt, look at you, Naruto Uncle's!"

——That was a completely bright smile, she had just seen it on Uzumaki Himawari's face.

Jingyou stared at him, relaxed unconsciously, and reached out to hold his thumb dependently.

"Sister is right, Uncle Naruto always shines as brightly as the sun...I will do my best too!"