[Hokage] It's not a crow's mouth

After that day, the atmosphere at home became increasingly strange.

Dad sat in his "Pine Bookstore" and smoked for a longer and longer time, and even the circles of his eyes were blue from the smoke.My mother seemed to be normal during the day, but at night she hugged me and cried while I was asleep.

They didn't quarrel, and everything hinted at a silent confrontation.

I had to postpone the time to go home day by day, it was too hard.

When I got home on a Friday, it was already the first time the lights came on.The house was brightly lit, and my mother sat quietly in the living room dressed for going out, her fair neck reflected a soft arc under the dim light, like a white swan sleeping with its neck bent.

Dad is not at home.

When my mother saw me coming in, she tilted her head with a smile and said, "Liuli sauce, you're back."

I hesitated for a moment, then looked up and smiled obediently, "Well, I'm back, Mom."

Mom twisted her knees and stood up gracefully.Only then did I notice that my mother was wearing a lake-green dark-patterned mid-furniture sleeve, and high-top clogs on her feet.This dress was brought by my mother when she got married. When she put it on, she looked like a noble lady who walked out of a painting in the Heian-kyo era, reserved and elegant.

I was dazzled by it.

Mom smiled and said, "Your grandmother misses you, let's go to your grandmother's house for a few days."

I blinked and said, "Okay, I heard that my aunt gave birth to a younger sister. I haven't seen her yet."

My grandfather's family name was Meijin, and he lived on the other side of the village.

Mother Lizi is the third child and the only girl at home. It is said that she was ravaged by that strict grandmother for more than ten years at home before she developed this style of a noble girl.

As a ninja, uh, a ninja reserve, I don't think I have much chance to pretend to be a lady unless it is required by the mission.

I dragged the suitcase with one hand and my mother with the other, and walked in the bustling and noisy night.

The light on the side of the road flickered, reflecting on my mother, casting deep and shallow shadows.

Such a mother is simply beautiful - she is not as beautiful as a real person.

The grandfather's family seemed to be waiting at home. The uncle, uncle, uncle and other family members were all there, as were the four cousins.I obediently called a circle of people, and my cousins ​​also laughed and asked my mother to ask my aunt to ask for candy.

It was as if it was normal for a married daughter to visit her mother's house, and no one asked about her father inappropriately.

I met the easy-going grandfather and the strict grandmother, my mother was left behind to say hello, and I was rushed to see the newborn little cousin with my little aunt.

My uncle and my aunt have been living in the old house of the Meijin family, and have not moved to a nearby courtyard like the uncle and the second uncle. The place where the little cousin lives is not far from the main courtyard.

The little cousin is small and white, with her little hands curled up, and she is sleeping peacefully in the cradle. I tiptoe on the edge of the cradle and watch for a long time, but I can't tell who she looks like after all.

"Did my sister choose a name?" I asked softly.

The little aunt was arranging the half-made clothes on the side. Hearing this, she raised her head and smiled at me, "Don't be so careful, she is sleeping soundly... His father has already chosen the name of the child, named Xue."

Meijin snow?It sounds pretty good.I nodded, turned around and continued to stare at the little baby in the cradle.

Dinner is eaten by a large family, my mother and three uncles accompany my grandparents at the table, and I eat at the table with my brothers and sisters.

Seeing that my mother over there had already finished off two bottles of sake with a smile on my face, I was a little worried and kept looking at the table.The eldest cousin smiled and said, "Don't worry, my aunt can drink well. During the New Year last year, our three brothers and your three uncles didn't get my aunt and uncle drunk."

Hearing this, the third cousin kicked him under the table.

The second cousin said with a smile, "I heard that drinking capacity is hereditary, do you want Liuli to try it?" As he spoke, he glanced at the wine bottle on the table.

The Umezu family is very good at brewing all kinds of fruit wine, especially plum wine is Konoha's best.I also turned my head to look at the wine bottle with the plum blossom pattern on the table, eager to try it.

The cousin glared at the second cousin, and said angrily, "You can just push it hard, how old is Liuli this year? I'm not afraid of grandma whipping you."

The second cousin rubbed his nose and said with a guilty conscience, "I drank plum wine secretly when I was four years old."

"Do you think everyone is like you and Mao?" The cousin blurted out, and then a little annoyance appeared on her face.

I quietly watched the four brothers and sisters trying to avoid mentioning the appearance of their father and sister, feeling a little emotional.

My sister is not only the pride of my father, but also the pride of the Matsumoto and Umezu families.

"Have you been to see Xiaoxue? Who do you think she looks like?" The third cousin changed the subject calmly, "We started a gamble, my uncle and my aunt each get two votes."

I thought about it and answered honestly, "I can't see it."

"Hey, by the way, do you think Xiaoxue looks a lot like Liuli?" The second cousin rubbed his chin and said.

"It seems a bit awkward to say that." The eldest cousin answered.

So the topic of a group of people is so crooked.

When I lived at Meijin's house, I spent most of my time with my aunt, helping to take care of Xiaoxue, occasionally playing with my brothers and sisters, but I didn't go to the two uncles' houses.

My mother spends most of her time with my grandmother, drinking tea or playing chess, leisurely and elegant.

I was a little afraid of my grandma's aristocratic demeanor, and I was not very willing to come forward. Fortunately, my grandma didn't intend to use that to restrain me, and let me lie in my little aunt's place in a mess.

On Sunday night, Dad came to pick me up, looking rather haggard.

Mom and Dad talked in secret for a long time in the room, and when they came out, they seemed to have reached an agreement and let go of some burden.

I reluctantly bid farewell to my grandfather's family, holding my father with my left hand and my mother with my right hand, and walked on the way home.

The street lights are bright and dazzling, and the night in Konoha is as lively as ever.

"Liuli sauce, about being a ninja..." Mom suddenly said.

"I'm afraid it will be too late this year." I interrupted her abruptly and said, "Next year I plan to try skipping the exam. If it goes well, I will be able to graduate the next year."

Mom was taken aback and stopped in her tracks.

Dad frowned slightly, and said with some guilt, "Liuli, Dad shouldn't have forced you in the past..."

I lowered my head, my eyes were covered by my fine black hair, "Mao is dead, right?"

There was a moment of silence.

I turned around and looked at my parents in this life, and said seriously, "I want to try it."

The author has something to say: here is the second update~