[Naruto·Itachi bg] A clear spring

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"Come in." Uchiha Fugaku, who was busy sorting out the Guard's documents, looked up.

"Clan leader, this is the autopsy report handed over by Lord Hokage."

Name: Akira Uchiha

Age: 38 years old

……

There were no obvious injuries on the deceased's appearance. His eyes were hollow and rotten beyond recognition.After testing the drug, there was no obvious poisoning reaction in the body of the deceased.The autopsy showed that the deceased had been taking anti-aging drugs for many years, and many of his body organs had failed. It was inferred that he died from complications caused by years of overwork and premature aging.

"Well, I see."

"How should I dispose of Senior Ming's body?"

"Let him be cremated according to his last wishes and buried in the clan cemetery."

"Yes."

"Wait a minute - don't tell his daughter about this. The child is too young to know some things."

"Yes."

The stars twinkled in the night sky, and the Hidden Leaf Village ushered in the new year.The war on the front line has not stopped yet, and her uncle has already led a team as an elite of the Uchiha clan to support, and Shisui is also on the temporarily added list of new genin graduates. Only she and her aunt who retired due to injury are left in the family.Has the war become urgent enough to require the deployment of members of the Konoha Guard who are responsible for guarding the village? Even the school has increased its graduation quota... There are more than 400 genin. How many of them have never returned...

"Koizumi——" The call from far and near brought back his wandering thoughts. Uchiha Izumi silently used a special wooden comb dipped in water to comb his hair. In the past few months, his short hair had grown to his shoulders... In the bowl The brown potion spreads lightly, mixed with the unique plum fragrance of this season.Wow - the wooden door was opened, "Really, why did you take so long to comb your hair? Put it on quickly, it's too late if it's later." Uchiha Keiko shook off the kimono that was given, "Here, let me help you put it on, today It's the New Year, and Koizumi needs to look pretty." Wearing a kimono is a technical job, and it's difficult to do it alone.Wearing one suit on the left and one on the right, tied up top and bottom, it took me a long time to put on all the fabrics and accessories. Fortunately, the weather was cold, otherwise wearing so many layers in summer would definitely make me sick. "Okay, let's take a look. Uncle Yue ordered this in advance as a gift for your 6th birthday." Uchiha Keiko praised Quan as she pulled her to the mirror.

The girl in the mirror is wearing a sky blue kimono with dark plum patterns, a yellow gold-painted belt tied into a knot at the back, and oval two-tooth clogs on her feet. The neckline is overlapped in layers, revealing her white jade-like skin. And the faint collarbone.Quan gathered up his collar and quietly covered the branch tattoo on his side. "It's so beautiful. Thank you Uncle Yue. I will make cuttlefish sashimi when he comes back."

"Xiaoizumi is so considerate, your uncle likes this the most. Come here, aunt will help you tie your hair." Uchiha Keiko wanted a daughter for a long time, but she had to retire due to injury because of her poor health. After giving birth to Shisui, she There was no more movement.Finally, she had the opportunity to dress up the little girl, so of course she had to work hard.This seriousness took a bit long.When Uchiha Izumi came out with her hair braided with tassels on both sides, Uchiha Itachi, who was ordered to pick her up by her mother, was already waiting outside the door.

"Ah, I'm so sorry to keep Master Itachi waiting for so long." Uchiha Keiko took Izumi's hand and said, "Go quickly."

"My hair is too short... I'll just let it be longer next time." He naturally took Itachi's hand, only to find that the man was in a daze.

"Sister Quan, you look beautiful like this." Especially those eyes that are as bright as a clear spring, and they sparkle when you smile.Uchiha Itachi's face turned red. It was the first time he praised someone for being a bit unskilled.

"Ha, thank you for the compliment. Let's go quickly. Don't be late. Goodbye, aunt!"

This year's group visit was still held in the lobby of the clan's temple. Auntie's health was not very good after the winter. In previous years, Shisui and Uncle Yue went to such gatherings together.But this year...she was the only one, and she had a reason to be there.

"Sister Izumi," Itachi Uchiha was obviously a little worried when he thought about the elite team of the clan and the new genin going to battle, "They... and Brother Shisui will come back."

"Yes, yes. His teleportation technique is pretty good, so running away should be no problem."

"No, brother Zhisui won't be the first to run away."

"Hey, he will run with his teammates."

……

Two little people in kimonos walked hand in hand behind the procession, and the mighty procession rushed towards the ancestral hall of the Uchiha clan.

Today is Uchiha's New Year's gathering. It is also a time for her to worship her ancestors and pay homage to her ancestral hall. She must not embarrass her parents.

Kneel down, put your hands on the ground, spread out the sleeves of your kimono, put your head close to the ground, and there will be no wrinkles at the hem when you stand up.He knelt down and bowed again. After doing this three times, Quan smoothly stepped back and wrote his name on the genealogy beside him.

Izumi Uchiha.

Li Cheng.

Uchiha Fugaku looked at the bright and generous little girl and nodded with satisfaction. He was able to learn etiquette like this in a month, especially his good calligraphy. He lifted the pen from his wrist, and his words were simple and correct.He wouldn't be able to reach this level without practicing hard for several years, but he seems to have been pampered and not inferior to those from famous families.

"This is Uchiha Akira's child, a member of our clan. No matter what misunderstandings there were before, we are a family from now on, and no more arbitrary discussions are allowed."

"What the patriarch said is true."

If you want to gain acceptance from others, perfect etiquette is the best evidence of your background.

"Master Patriarch, good news, good news!"

The silence in the lobby was broken.

"What good news?"

"I haven't heard good news for so long, please tell me!"

"The Minato Squad cut off the Iwa Ninja's material supply line at Kannabi Bridge, a great victory on the front line!"

"Great! The Iwa Ninja must have been seriously injured in this battle, and the retreat is just around the corner!"

"Minato class? I remember that kid Obito is here, right?"

"...Uchiha Obito was killed in battle, and his body was buried in the rocks and could not be recovered..."

The bustling lobby suddenly fell silent.

War is so cruel.Feeling Itachi beside her grasp her arm tightly, Izumi silently patted the back of his hand.

"His name will be on the commemorative monument, which can be regarded as bringing honor to the clan!"

"That's right, then Hokage-sama won't say that we don't do our best."

The lobby gradually became lively, and everyone began to smile.The elderly grandma next to me was still crying blankly.With so many people obsessed with the glory of their clan, only true relatives would cry for the deceased, but she only felt sad.

Late at night, after the gathering, the Uchiha clan members dispersed to go home. Izumi said goodbye to Itachi and held his aunt's hand back to the door.

"Aunt, when will uncle and Shisui come back?"

"Ah, Shisui would be extremely happy if he knew you were so worried. It should be soon, and this time they are going to the rear of the battle line to provide support, so the risk is much less."

The so-called safety is only relative, accidents always happen unexpectedly.

The four-member Uchiha team led by Konoha's elite Jonin Uchiha Yue encountered a sneak attack by Mist Ninja on the border of the Land of Fire. No support arrived, and when there was no hope of escape, they activated the infinite explosion charm and perished together, destroying themselves.

"Auntie!" Keiko Uchiha, who was deeply shocked by the news, fainted at home.Uchiha Izumi lived a life of going back and forth between home and the hospital three times a day.

Looking at the decreasing liquid in the drip bottle and his unconscious aunt, Izumi Uchiha felt lonely and scared. Is his hard-won family going to be lost again? "Your aunt had a heavy burden on her body when she retired due to injury. This time it is a recurrence of the old disease. Remember not to let her get too emotional and focus on resting. You need to give her more relief. The depression in your heart will only accelerate the development of the disease. .”

"What if...she can't think about it?"

"That might be a drain on the fuel."

"Is there no medicine or other methods?"

"Kid, this is a heart disease that cannot be cured."

Heart disease, such a cheerful and optimistic aunt also has troubles sometimes, adults are good at pretending.

Squeak - the door of the ward was pushed open a small crack, and a cute bun-face came in, "Sister Quan, we are here to bring you food."

"It's been hard work for Aunt Meiqin and Little Weasel these past few days." The thin girl in the bright corridor of the hospital took the tightly wrapped lunch box.

"You're welcome. With just a little effort, Little Weasel likes you. Come to our house to play chess more often when you have time."

"Yes, I will." He squeezed the little boy's cheek hard, but he didn't hide this time.

"Sister Izumi, my dad said Brother Shisui is already on his way back." Rubbing his slightly red face, Uchiha Itachi thought to himself, this should make Sister Izumi feel better, right?

"Is the war over?" Quan was a little surprised. There was no news of a peace agreement signed yet.

"Not yet, but I heard that the situation in Iwa Ninja Village is basically over. The clan leader has proposed that the Uchiha clan members currently on the battlefield retreat first."

It turns out that this is the case. Four three magatama elites have been sacrificed. Uchiha, who has always been conservative and autistic, has paid enough.

"Sister Quan, today is your birthday. This is..." the little boy took out a clay doll from his pocket, "This is my birthday gift to you."

It turns out that today is February 2th, and the imagined scene of a happy family and celebrating a birthday together did not appear.

"Wow - Little Weasel still remembers our agreement, sister is so happy, mua~" The little clay doll has brown hair, a small mole on the lower right side of its big eyes, and the slightly rough workmanship can be seen Quan happily gave the boy a gift in return for his kindness.

Sister Izumi was still smiling and looked pretty. She rubbed her increasingly red face, and Uchiha Itachi silently buried his face in his mother's thigh.Watching the interaction between the two children, Mikoto was secretly happy. She was really worried that Itachi would inherit his father's personality. Thanks to Izumi, it seemed that he wouldn't.