[Hokage] The Realm of the Sky

, " I couldn't help twitching the corners of my mouth, "Are you really a ninja? "

"I used to practice these things when Konoha was really bored." Uchiha Sasuke thought for a while, and listed them expressionlessly, "Playing the piano, flower arrangement, calligraphy, swordsmanship, judo, dancing... probably these things .”

——Probably these things? ! !

"Shouldn't a ninja practice ninjutsu? You are a member of the Uchiha clan, right?!"

"Other than that. I can't spend all my time practicing ninjutsu. It's boring."

He pursed his lips, seemed to be in a bad mood, and exuded an "I'm very unhappy" aura all over his body.Probably to vent his dissatisfaction, he sat down in front of an unfinished potted plant.

In fact, what I didn't tell him was that I was also very interested in flower arrangement.Because Fujino is the eldest lady, but because of those eyes, in order not to be regarded as a monster, he was sent by his father to be a ninja.She also taught me some basic flower arrangement techniques back then.

Now that it is late autumn, it is more difficult to organize the flowers, and the balance and color matching are more troublesome than usual.

Not to mention the flowers, the green of the leaves is not too bright, generally a bit dull.Compared with spring and summer, the flower color is more precipitated.

For example, Uchiha Sasuke now uses Yelan and Petrified Willow. To put it simply, only the branches and leaves are used, and the flowers are completely useless.

Unable to strike a balance between the red cockscomb and the yellow chrysanthemum.Celosia comes in various shapes. If you choose a variety like hydrangea, which has several flowers stacked together, it is easy to dominate, but it is difficult to achieve balance and coordination.

"...Then let's do this." He muttered, for example, the literal meaning of "no flowers" is only leaves, and the only flower used to match is white chrysanthemums.There is a little light green in the center, giving people a refreshing feeling.

"That's it. Thrush, you can have it moved anywhere you want."

Tsugumi nodded, but before she went out to call someone, she showed a malicious smile: "Hey, Mr. Sasuke. Would you like to try a dance? It will definitely be very popular."

"I refuse." Sasuke Uchiha raised half of his eyebrows, unceremoniously rejecting thrush's proposal.

I suddenly wanted to laugh, but at this moment—"Hey, Mao? Where are you!" Someone who could barely be called a companion was calling my name.Probably finished it at last.

"I'm going back. Thank you." I stood up and thanked you solemnly.Although I don't know why Sasuke Uchiha is here, I don't think he will stay here for long.This might be the last time we see each other.

So when I think about it later, I feel that my intuition was really good.

……

Thrush stopped picking up guests after Sasuke came to Yoshiwara, and was only responsible for the food, clothing, housing and transportation of this adult whose status could rival that of the oiran—since Sasuke showed his cooking skills that time, the person in charge of Yoshihara has been I have always wanted him, but it is a pity that I know he is Akatsuki's person so I can't succeed.When he learned that the incoming Sasuke was good at all kinds of skills that only the oiran could compete with in addition to his cooking skills, he regarded him as a treasure, so Thrush, who knew Sasuke, also got a little bit of credit.

Sasuke is in charge of running logistics in Yoshihara, but the salary is really high.I usually practice flower arrangement, calligraphy and music when I have nothing to do.The inserted flowers can be used as decorations or sold for a good price.

Such a boy doesn't look like a ninja at all, but he seems to be enjoying it.

The sun shines down in winter, bringing a soft temperature.The black-haired young man who has been wearing a kimono is sitting in front of him. The flowers in front of him include camellia, narcissus, and forsythia...these are not very bright colors, but just give people a sense of winter.Mina, on the other hand, stayed by the boy's side and never left.

Seeing this scene, Ji Naithrush couldn't help feeling a little emotional.After all, they have been living together for several months, and she knew that this girl was used to sitting under the eaves alone when Sasuke was not around, looking out at the sun for a long time.Sometimes she didn't even know if the child was born that way.Her indifference seems to have melted into her bones long ago, but it doesn't make people feel that she is lonely.

Only when she is by Sasuke's side, will she have that lively atmosphere that belongs to a girl.Only when facing outsiders at this time will she make that elegant gesture like a young lady.

What kind of experience would make a child who is only eight or nine years old have this kind of character?

Thrush saw the cyan light in Mizumi's bottomless eyes, as if the most intense black color at the foot of the distant mountain was slowly revealing the purest color.

This kind of life is actually very good, she thought.Staying in a room with these two people, no matter how dilapidated the house is, it will bring the warmth of home.Ji Naothrush has lived in a cage belonging to Yoshihara for many years, but only during these days can he feel the warmth of his heart.

New Year's Day is approaching, and the atmosphere of the New Year is filled in the streets and alleys.

Even Yoshihara couldn't help being infected by this kind of atmosphere. Recently, his income has been good, so the bustard who is in a good mood generously gave the geisha a short vacation.Thrush thought about whether to buy some new clothes for Mina, and ran to ask Sasuke for his opinion.

"You can take Mina out for a walk." Sasuke made a flower arrangement made of Xia Lu's branches and small but beautiful white chrysanthemums, and buried wreaths with smaller leaves at the bottom of the flower arrangement Grass.When he was talking, he replaced the blooming chrysanthemum branches with budding chrysanthemum branches.

"How is it, Mina-kun? How about going out with your sister during the rare New Year?"

Mina was still wearing a black smock, which was too cold in winter.Thrush tied a scarf on her with a smile, Mina lowered her head and buried her face: "Since Dad said so, let's go out together."

As if they had found a common topic, the two ran out happily.Sasuke was still arranging the flower arrangements, his movements paused a little, and the calm voice could not hear the slightest fluctuation of the master's mood: "You can come out, they are all gone."

After finishing speaking, a figure hanging upside down appeared on the roof, and the black and white body in the red cloud costume on a black background was particularly strange!

Landing quietly, the visitor's tone seemed to be a little bit ashamed as if his privacy had been exposed: "Huh! I didn't expect you to be so sharp after doing such boring things here for such a long time. You are indeed Uchiha Itachi's younger brother. "

"Sarcasm is meaningless and just a waste of time." Sasuke didn't look back and still only focused on arranging flowers, but the next tone made the temperature of the room drop to zero: "What's the matter, amazing thing."

"Hmph!" Hei Jue stared at the back who ignored him, and he couldn't help feeling annoyed. He said angrily, "The leader asked you to set off with the Qingyu team to catch a Jinjuriki. But we are still preparing, and the time has not yet been determined."

"I remind you now to prevent you from forgetting your duty~" Bai Jue added with a smile, "You should thank your brother for stopping the leader from coming to kill you and that little sister~"

Slightly startled, his black eyes were half cold and suspicious, but his movements did not stop at all, and he said coldly: "It doesn't matter if he comes. As long as it is a living thing, even if it is a god, I can kill him."

"You bastard...Although you are indulgent and unrestrained in your behavior, you must not interfere with Xiao's normal tasks!" Hei Jue snapped.

"You can go." Sasuke's voice was still calm: "Or, I don't mind driving you out here."

"...Cut!" Feeling the growing killing intent from the black-haired boy, Jue resolutely chose to leave quickly, not wanting to cause too much trouble: "You can do it yourself, Uchiha Sasuke!"

The room returned to calm again, Sasuke rubbed his brows, and finally finished today's flower arrangement.

"Issei Jinchuriki... Ah, is it Gaara?" He casually fell to the ground, staring into the void.

It seems... this time it's really going to... start.