[Hokage] Thank you for loving me

Sasuke Uchiha was resting in a tea house in a village near the country of fire when the Messenger Eagle dedicated to Naruto found him.This simple tea house was opened at the entrance of the border forest. Since there were few pedestrians, Sasuke was the only customer in the whole shop except for the old woman who looked after the shop.Avoid contact with the crowd as much as possible, which is why he is willing to rest here.

Sasuke put down the teacup in his hand, and took out a small scroll from the small letter box tied to the eagle's leg.After completing a spell to interpret Hokage's secret letter, a few lines of small characters slowly appeared on the scroll. Sasuke read the contents of the letter expressionlessly, which briefly described Kakashi as Hokage and had to recall him. The embarrassment of the village.

——However, if you don't want to come back, I will take care of the aftermath for you...

Sasuke closed the scroll, as if seeing Kakashi's deliberation when he was sitting in Hokage's office writing this letter, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously.

Going back to Konoha for a few months...?For him, it's not that difficult to accept.After all, after traveling for so long, it’s time to go back and see the post-war restoration of the important buildings of the Uchiha clan such as the ancestral house, the gathering place, and the Nanga Shrine; and Naruto, who has sent frequent letters recently to urge It would be nice to go back to the village by myself; besides, the consultants from the administrative department also revealed their intention to rebuild the Konoha Police Department, so it is very necessary for me to go back and find out the specific progress of this matter .

All the clues are suggesting that he should go back to Konoha.Except, the existence of Haruno Sakura...

Sasuke felt a little bored when he thought that he would inevitably meet Sakura when he went back.It's not that he hates seeing her, but he is afraid that after seeing him, it will be difficult for her to let go of her feelings; he has made up his mind, and if he can't repay her feelings, it's best not to appear in front of her again and disturb her mind up.In addition, he was very worried that even though she had said goodbye to Sakura so decisively last time, she still would not give up completely; once she saw herself back in the village, she might regroup and follow behind, crying and begging to say yes Leave with yourself.After all, the two of them have repeated this scene so many times in the past ten years, maybe Sakura has become immune to her rejection.

Sasuke, who was rarely distressed because he couldn't solve the problem, also sighed with a headache when he thought of Sakura's persistence and stubbornness.He glanced at the messenger eagle standing on his shoulder obediently waiting for his reply, thinking about how to find a compromise between "returning to Konoha" and "avoiding Haruno Sakura"...

At this time, Haruno Sakura, who was the source of Sasuke's troubles, was walking unknowingly on the way to the psychological consultation room.It's rare that she doesn't have to be on duty, undergo surgery, and has no business to deal with, so Sakura decides to go and see those lovely children in the consulting room.

Walking into the door of the consulting room, she glanced at the reception room on the right, usually there were several parents picking up their children.But today there was a figure that surprised her, sitting alone on the sofa.

"Yumen?" Sakura pushed open the glass door of the room, greeted the man with a smile, "Long time no see, why are you here?"

She hadn't seen Yumen since the last time they carried out the mission of Rainbow Country together.Maybe it's summer, he looks darker than the last time we met, he is not afraid of the heat, wearing a black short-sleeved tunic, with a long long sword hanging on the back; Dao's red wound that had just started to scab over seemed to have just come back from an injury during a mission.

"Haruno..."

Mikado never expected to meet Sakura here today.It's been a long time since I saw her, and her appearance and voice have begun to blur in the depths of my memory. At this moment, I suddenly appeared in front of my eyes with a beautiful smile. For a moment, Yumen was a little dazed.But soon, he came back to his senses, quickly hid his injured right hand behind his back, and replied calmly, "I'm here to pick up the child."

"Ah?" Sakura exclaimed in surprise, "You already have children, you can't tell!"

"..." He wanted to quickly clarify the other party's misunderstanding, but driven by his perennially distorted habits of words and deeds, Yumen's first reaction was to give Sakura a blank look.He asked back: "People who come here, can they only pick up their own children?"

"So, is it... stepson...?"

"You...!" Yumen turned dark and looked at her with displeasure, not knowing whether the other party was teasing him on purpose, or if he really mistakenly thought that he already had a child.

"Don't be angry." After all, Sakura knew that Yumen was easily irritated after performing missions together, so she quickly explained: "I just thought that he would come to pick up the child just after finishing the mission and before he could heal his wounds. Only parents can be so conscientious."

That being said, the injury on his arm was still seen by Sakura... Yumen clicked his tongue, feeling very annoyed.Obviously, I have been to the psychological consultation room so many times, and I have always wanted to "encounter" her, but when I was in the worst state, I was bumped into by her.

"It's not my child." He didn't want to mention the injury on his hand, lowered his head, and said to Sakura with some disappointment: "It's just being asked."

Before we even talked a few words, Yumen seemed to be angry for a while, and dejected for a while. Sakura couldn't help but think to himself, this person's personality is really strange... But, after all, he is a companion who has performed missions together , she still squatted down, half kneeling in front of Yumen.

"It just so happens that I have time now, let me help you treat the injury on your hand."

Yumen was stunned for a moment, not wanting to miss her kindness, so he raised his injured hand in front of him, allowing Xiaoying to hold it gently.Her movements were very gentle, the softness and coldness of her fingertips mixed with the warmth of Chakra, the moment they touched the skin of Yumen's arm, Yumen felt as if her entire spine was electrocuted, and her right arm also began to tremble slightly.He knew very well that Sakura was a doctor, and it was perfectly normal to touch a patient so gently, but his heart still beat violently uncontrollably.

However, when dealing with men other than Sasuke, Sakura has always been rough, let alone aware of the other's mind, even if the other party said out loud that she likes her, she would not think that the other party was upset because of herself.

"Yumen, your heart is beating so fast... Is it because you are too tired from the task?"

Asking Yumen with concern like this, Sakura casually brushed a strand of fine pink hair that was in the way, and stroked it behind her ears, revealing her fair neck.Yumen, who was sitting on the sofa, looked down, even breathing became constricted.

Before Sakura's treatment was completed, he withdrew his hand, put on an impatient expression, and said bluntly: "It's ok, such a small injury, it's almost as good as it is treated like this."

"But..." As a doctor, Sakura couldn't accept such halfway treatment.Just when she was trying to persuade Yumen to continue the treatment, a childish voice interrupted.

"Master Yumen!"

Xiao Xing rushed into the reception room, opened her small hands, hugged Yumen's waist, and shouted excitedly: "Are you here to pick me up today? I'm so happy!"

The flustered Yumen quickly seized this opportunity, dodged Sakura's treatment, hugged Xiaoxing in his arms, and stood up.

Xiao Ying also stood up, teasing Xiao Xing in Yumen's arms affectionately, and asked him: "So the person you want to pick up is Xiao Xing?"

"Because Shingo-kun is Kyonosuke's teacher." Then Iwasaki, who walked into the reception room, heard Sakura's question and explained enthusiastically: "If Kyonosuke doesn't have time to pick up Xiaoxing, sometimes Shingo-kun will come. The consulting room helped him pick up his brother."

Suginosuke Kyonosuke, one of the first batch of children brought by Tsunade himself for treatment when the Children's Psychological Clinic was first established, Sakura is very familiar with him.He and his younger brother Yuki Sugishita had lost their mother since they were young. During the fourth Ninja War, their father, the only pillar of the family, also died in battle.Although Konoha had a special organization to adopt and take care of the two brothers after the war, they still fell into the psychological shadow brought about by the war and refused to communicate with the people around them.Later, his older brother Kyonosuke Sugishita was sent to the psychological consultation room by Tsunade. After careful treatment and guidance by Iwasaki and others, he not only returned to normal, but also assumed the responsibility of raising his younger brother as a ninja.Three months ago, under the encouragement of Kyonosuke, Xiaoxing also walked out of the house and came to the psychological consultation room for treatment.According to Sakura's understanding, Xiao Xing has recovered quite well recently, and has been able to go to Ninja School normally.

"Shingo-kun is a good teacher. Not only will he help Kyonosuke take care of Xiaoxing, but he will also bear part of the living expenses for the two brothers." Iwasaki looked at Xiaoxing who was tightly entangled in a koala-style hug with approving eyes. Mimon, said with a smile: "So Kyonosuke and Xiaoxing admire him very much, and they often mentioned his name during the treatment. They also said that they would target him and become a great Jonin in the village."

I have always thought that Yumen is an unkind and withdrawn person. I never thought that he would pay so much for the Sugishita brothers... Sakura's stereotyped impression of him was greatly changed, and she followed Iwasaki's eyes. At this time, Xiao Xing was lying on Yumen's shoulder, wanting to pull out the Taidao behind him to play, he swayed the handle of the knife away from Xiao Xing's touch, and at the same time hurriedly protected Xiao Xing who was twisting non-stop, preventing it from falling go down.When playing with Xiaoxing, Yumen was expressionless the whole time, but the two looked very close and harmonious.

Although the psychological consultation room can guide those poor children out of pain, but for the children, the reliable and caring company like Yumen is the most important thing... Sakura was so emotional, showing a happy smile .

"...What are you laughing at?" Seeing Sakura's smile, Yumen suspected that the way he was being entangled by a child was a bit ridiculous, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Nothing." Xiao Ying touched Xiao Xing's head and asked softly: "Xiao Xing, do you like your brother's teacher?"

"I like it! When I graduate from the ninja school, I also want to be Yumen-sensei's disciple." Xiaoxing hugged Yumen's shoulders tightly and said loudly: "Then, I want to become as powerful as the teacher. Shinobu! Make him proud of me!"

Yumen was moved by this innocent confession, but he didn't want others to see his easy-to-touch side.He carried Xiao Xing on his shoulder, just to cover the expression on his face, and strode towards the door.

"Okay, it's time to go. I'll take you to the training ground to find Kyonosuke."

Sakura stood there, sighed at Yumen's back: "To be loved by children like this, Yumen, you are considered a good man..."

"Say, what are you talking about!?"

Although it was an unintentional remark, it sounded like this compliment was quite ambiguous, Yumen paused, and blushed "shua".

Xiaoxing and Iwasaki could see this shy expression that had never been seen before. The two quickly exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and tacitly confirmed Mikado's intentions.

"Are you leaving? She still wants to play with Sister Xiaoying!" Seeing that she was about to walk out of the gate, Xiaoxing suddenly yelled coquettishly.

Iwasaki immediately chimed in and said, "Why don't you ask Dr. Haruno to accompany you more?"

"Okay! Okay!" Xiaoxing stretched out her tender little hand, grabbed Xiaoying's collar, raised her big watery eyes, and begged pitifully: "Sister Xiaoying will accompany me to find brother Bar?"

"But..." Xiao Ying said in embarrassment: "There are other children in the consulting room, and I want to accompany other people."

"The other children have already left, and now only Xiaoxing is left." Iwasaki whispered close to Sakura's ear, "He just relapsed a few days ago, so you should spend more time with him."

"..."

Seeing Xiaoxing's black eyes full of expectation, Sakura couldn't open her mouth to say no, so she nodded in agreement.

Watched by Iwasaki, the three walked out of the door of the consulting room.I don't know if it's an illusion, Yumen still has an expression of indifference, but Sakura feels that he seems very happy?For a moment, she even seemed to see a faint smile on the corner of his mouth...

Along the way, Yumen didn't like to talk much, so Sakura volunteered to chat with Xiaoxing and asked him about school and life; Xiaoxing was very smart and sensible, and cooperated with Xiaoying's questions in a reasonable and orderly manner. After answering, she was very pleased with her mental state and recovery.

When walking to Konoha's shopping street, Sakura suddenly found that the dessert shop she usually went to had a huge new product poster hanging on it, which read

——Summer Special!Super delicious new product, iced honey bean ball soup, now on sale in limited quantities!

Her eyes flashed with excitement, choosing a day is worse than hitting the day, such a limited-edition dessert, how can you miss it if you meet it! ?But...Xiao Xing is okay, Yumen doesn't look like someone who can eat desserts... Or, why don't you meet Ino tomorrow?Well, a limited new product... This is a limited new product!I have already walked to the door of the store, I really want to go in and eat!

Finding that Sakura suddenly interrupted the conversation, Xiao Xing followed her tangled eyes and immediately understood what was going on.He tugged at the corner of Yumen's clothes, and gave him a hinting wink.

"What's wrong?" Yumen thought that Xiaoxing was tired from walking, so he stretched out his hand to hug him.

How retarded!Such a teacher, no wonder he never got a girlfriend!Xiao Xing took Yumen's hand, and took Xiao Sakura with the other hand, saying:

"It's so hot, Yumen-sensei, why don't you invite us to have something to eat in this shop?"

"what?"

Yumen was dragged into the store inexplicably, and just about to ask Xiaoxing why he wasted time, when he saw the joy on Sakura's face, he suddenly realized, and changed his words: "...Okay."

As soon as the three sat down at the table by the window, Xiao Xing couldn't wait to say to the clerk: "Please bring three limited edition new products on the poster!"

"Great! I just want to order that!" Sakura said with a smile: "Xiaoxing, are you also interested in the new meatball soup?"

"It's not me! Teacher Yumen has been looking at the poster just now, he really wants to eat!" Xiaoxing pointed at Yumen and winked at him quietly.

Sakura gave Yumen an approving look of "I didn't expect you to like sweets too". He was taken aback, so he could only stammer and say: "Ah...?...Oh, yes."

Alas, forget it, as long as Xiao Sakura is happy, let's talk about this topic for now, otherwise I don't know what to talk about with Xiao Sakura.

"Haruno, do you have a sweet tooth?"

"Hmm! Especially red bean balls."

"..." Yumen nodded, silently remembering.

Wait, what's the matter with nodding, teacher, are you unable to continue talking?At the side, Xiao Xing couldn't help stroking her forehead, and quickly interjected: "Teacher Yumen also likes to eat sweets, sister Xiaoying, you can eat with him next time!"

Yumen's body tensed up, and a few drops of cold sweat dripped out unconsciously—wasn't Xiaoxing's words just indirectly asking her to go out on a date alone next time?You obviously haven't known each other for long, so making such a request suddenly, isn't it a bit too abrupt?He glanced at Sakura awkwardly, but found that there was no displeasure on her face.

"Okay." Sakura patted Xiaoxing's head, and replied softly: "If it's delicious, let's eat together next time..."

Very good!Yumen pretended to be unmoved and took a sip of tea, squeezed the teacup in his hand tightly, a look of joy flashed in his eyes, but he heard Sakura continue to say:

"...Xiao Xing will come with me too."

Aware of Yumen's loss, Xiaoxing immediately rebuffed politely: "I'm changing my teeth recently, so I can't eat too much sweets. Sister Sakura, don't worry about me, and find someone who can accompany you to eat again."

Just at this time, the clerk served three desserts. The sweet and smooth iced red bean soup was poured on the crystal white glutinous rice balls, which whetted the appetite.Xiao Ying and Xiao Xing immediately forgot what they had just chatted with, scooped up the snacks in the bowl, and ate them happily.

Yumen on the side couldn't understand at all, what is so delicious about the sticky meatballs and sweet soup.He swallowed the contents of the bowl extremely reluctantly, as if he was chewing wax. Even though the balls had fallen into his stomach, the weird sweet and slippery feeling still remained in his mouth, esophagus, and even his stomach , making him numb all over.

"It's really delicious, isn't it?"

Sakura firmly believes that Yumen is her comrade, and excitedly asks him for proof.But Yumen nodded against her will based on the principle of "as long as you're happy", which was considered to be her approval.

"Then, let's eat together next time." She continued with a smile.

Yumen's ears felt hot, and his heartbeat quickened a few beats. He suppressed the joy in his heart, and replied sullenly:

"it is good."

After eating dessert, the three of them left the dessert shop with a satisfied mood.When she was near the training ground, Sakura stopped and said that she wanted to drop by Hokage's office to find Shizune for dinner.Xiaoxing had no choice but to say goodbye to her reluctantly, while Yumen didn't say anything, took his hand and turned to leave.

"That figure just now... isn't Dr. Haruno?" Kyonosuke asked curiously as he greeted his younger brother and teacher on the practice field.

"Yes!" Xiao Xing plunged into his brother's arms, and proudly said to him: "We just ate a super-super delicious dessert together!"

"That's great, brother wants to eat too." Kyonosuke agreed with a smile, and then looked at his teacher, only to realize suddenly that he was actually injured. "Teacher Zhenwu, why are you injured? Does it matter?"

"It's okay, it's just a small injury." Yumen stroked the wound that had been healed, and felt the temperature of Sakura's fingertips still lingering on it.

"Sister Sakura helped the teacher heal!" Xiaoxing excitedly reported to his brother, "She will soon become your teacher's wife!"

"Huh?" Kyonosuke didn't remember any interaction between the two of them even though he had received treatment in the psychological consultation room for more than a year.He looked at Yumen puzzledly, and asked, "Is it true, Teacher Zhenwu?"

Yumen didn't answer Kyonosuke's question, but glared at Xiaoxing, and said coldly: "Anyway, you just ate dessert, and it's dinner today, so it doesn't matter if I don't treat you!?"

"Don't get angry like this!" Xiao Xing turned around, hugged Yumen's waist, and whispered: "Stingy men are not welcome."

Yumen listened to his immature childish voice, pampered his little round head, and thought helplessly, when he was seven years old, he could hunt bears with a weapon on his back, why the child in front of him still How can you act like a baby so unscrupulously?Perhaps, children in peacetime should grow up carefree like this... If possible, he hopes that the two brothers in front of him will always be like this, chatting with him about daily topics, and not be deceived by war. shadow of...

The author has something to say:

I fell in love with Yumen unknowingly, did you! !

Writing Sasuke like this, I think Sasuke is so narcissistic...