[Hokage] A rose in mourning for the summer moon

When I went to the bookstore to buy the latest issue of a magazine, I ran into a certain white-haired ninja hiding in a corner flipping through a novel.

"Senior Kakashi isn't watching "Kind of Heaven"."

"Of course, you should buy a top-notch novel like "Intimate Paradise" and enjoy it at home as soon as possible. But when there is no serialization, you can only find other novels to pass the time." Nian is more lazy, exuding the atmosphere of a middle-aged uncle.

"Do you need a recommendation? I think the new "Lovesickness in the Moonlight" is good. Although it is a new author, it has a sophisticated writing style and a free and easy narrative technique. It may be the vest of some great god."

"Oh, it's the one with the promotional poster at the entrance of the bookstore? I'll look for it... Okay, let's buy this book this time."

Kakashi made a quick decision.Let's go to the cashier to check out.

"When did you come back?" He drooped his eyelids, as if he would fall asleep at any moment.

"I just came back this morning." I said, "It is said that Kakashi-senpai also led the seventh class to complete the first C-level mission. How is the mission going?"

The elite ninja paused for a moment, and gave a vague "ah", saying that something happened, but it was completed smoothly.

The checkout line in the bookstore came to us, and the cashier lady smiled at us softly and sweetly, and took the books that needed to be checked out with both hands.I took out my bank card and motioned her to pay for the two books together.

Kakashi raised his eyelids and didn't stop me, just said: "Is this the parents bribing the teacher?"

"No, it's just a little bit of gratitude to Kakashi-senpai." I said with a smile.

"Being the captain is different." He squinted at me.

"Please don't inquire about our work at will, Kakashi-senpai." I kept smiling, "Even if you guessed it, you have to pretend not to know."

"Yes, yes." Kakashi responded casually, took the novel from the cashier, unpacked it, and flipped through it.

Sasuke was assigned to the seventh class after graduation. One of his companions was Naruto, and the teacher who led the team happened to be Kakashi. I don't know if it was a coincidence.But this configuration is more reassuring. Sasuke is really not very good at making friends. Naruto is his only friend, and Kakashi is also very reliable. I can't think of a better arrangement.

The intersection between Kakashi and me began four years ago. His last task as Anbu was to assess me as a newcomer and decide whether to recommend it.Afterwards, he was probably responsible for monitoring me for a while, and finally discovered the common hobby of reading novels. In the friendly atmosphere of mutual comfort, we are now probably considered... gay friends?

Not long ago, I was promoted to the captain of the dark department, and I was in charge of six teams.There are not many people, but most of them are intelligence workers, so in essence, I can also be regarded as the chief intelligence officer of the Anbu, and I will directly report to Hokage in the future.Tianzang is still the captain in name, but he may be planning to retire, and he is not in charge at the moment.

A promotion means a raise in salary, and it also means being busier.I even missed Sasuke's ninja test, and perfectly missed his entire C-rank mission due to business trip.This can be regarded as an early experience of the melancholy of not being able to balance work and life.

While concentrating on reading the novel, Kakashi accurately avoided every obstacle, and was able to discuss the plot with me casually.This kind of leisurely life is so enviable, it makes me want to retire.

"By the way... Kakashi-senpai, I have a question to ask. Do you have any plans for the ninja sword that Momochi Zabuzachi used?" I asked.

Kakashi raised his head, his gaze changed. "As expected, you are very clear about our mission, Xia Yue." He was a little serious, but generally speaking in a lazy and gentle tone, "The knife is left with its owner."

"The beheading sword is one of the inheritances of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and it is also a famous ninja tool in the ninja world. Is Kakashi-senpai planning to throw it there like that?"

"If you ask this, it means that you want to take back that ninja sword?"

"Resources are never too much. Out of duty considerations, I have to ask. If Senior Kakashi thinks it's inappropriate, then forget it. Konoha does not lack one or two large kitchen knives."

"Suddenly became a 'big kitchen knife' again... As expected of a capable captain." Kakashi laughed, buried his head in the book again, and returned to the lazy, do-nothing attitude as if soaking in hot spring water. In a state of ignorance, "Well, I can do whatever I want. But for those children, it is still very important to leave that knife in front of the grave that will not be cut again?"

"In this case, I understand. I have sent someone to set up an illusion to prevent others from taking the owner's relic."

"It's just that what you can't get yourself can't be obtained by others." Kakashi said unceremoniously, and he was full of emotion, "Who would have thought that Natsuki Uchiha back then would become such a cunning bureaucrat now. "

"Senior Kakashi has won the prize."

"It's not a compliment."

"Oh, it's already noon." Kakashi looked at the sky, "I'm going to find those kids for dinner, Xia Yue, do you want to come together?"

"Class Seven? Of course." I readily agreed, "Let me treat you."

"That's really helpful." Kakashi said with a smile in his voice.

Soon, I knew why he was laughing.

When we stepped into the barbecue restaurant, besides the three children from the seventh class, there were two other classes waiting there, namely, the tenth class led by Sarutobi Asma, and the eighth class led by Yuhihong.

Asuma is the son of the third generation of Hokage, we are familiar with each other because of work, Kureni Yuhi is his lover, I can only say that I know the relationship by name.

A group of people occupied three tables, and as soon as we entered, we were met with bright, hungry eyes.Seeing Kakashi's attitude of not giving up, it is likely that he agreed to the treat.

Alas, the wallet is about to bleed.People really can't try to be happy for a while, they must think twice before acting.

"Hey—isn't that Sister Xiayue! Sister Xiayue, this way!" Naruto waved happily, his orange sportswear was very conspicuous, which complemented his sunny golden hair.He was sitting in the middle, on the right was Sasuke who was staring at me without saying a word, and on the left was a little beauty with pink hair and green eyes, looking at me curiously.I know she has a very beautiful name, Haruno Sakura, as if it was directly taken from a poem.

"Xiayue is back." Sasuke had a straight face, like a little adult.

Naruto poked him with his elbow, and said dissatisfied: "Sasuke, you are pretending to be cool. Why are you so cold, sister Xia Yue has not seen for a long time!"

Sasuke was always easily overwhelmed by Naruto, but instead of a stare, the two fought again.

"Sorry, I came back later than expected. Asma, Hong, and all the ninjas who met for the first time, as an apology, please let me invite you for today's barbecue." I nodded to the others and offered An unfailing smile.

Asma was taken aback: "Xiayue, you said you want to treat? Wait, you really know how much Choji eats..."

"Ahahaha, it's really nice to have someone treat you!"

"Yes, yes, as much barbecue as you want!"

The expressions of the three students he led all changed.Among them, the one with the most striking body shape was the sudden drop in air pressure, while the other two tried desperately to divert the topic, and worked for a long time to suppress the anger of their companions.Later, when we were ordering, one of the boys quietly came over and told us that Dhoji couldn't listen to people saying that he was fat, neither explicitly nor hinted at.

Asma had only become their teacher not long ago, she immediately became serious when she heard this, and solemnly wrote down the matter.

I called the boss over and asked him if there was any room available so our group could sit together.

"Yes, customers, but in terms of price..."

"It's okay." I said, "It's troublesome."

Everyone else said that there is no need to be so polite, and only Kakashi fanned the flames: "It's okay, it's okay, let Xiayue invite her if she likes to treat guests. This guy has just been promoted, and he has a generous bonus."

"Wow that's great! I want to eat all I can eat!"

"Miss Xia Yue, Sai Gao!"

"Great! Hooray!"

Teenagers are the age when they are prone to hunger, not to mention that ninjas are running around all day and consume a lot.Seeing them all looking very happy and full of energy, what does it matter if they bleed a little bit to please a second guest?

Eating together is even more lively.One of Hong's students also brought a puppy, which is smart and lively, and the "barking" one is even more lovable.The girls teased the puppy from time to time, and got to know each other better.

As barbecues and beverages were being served, people's chatter was opened.Naruto couldn't help gossiping about me first, asking why I came here with Kakashi.

"I happened to meet at the bookstore." I said.

Asma and Hong over there were obviously more interested in adult topics, and immediately cast their gazes.

"'Exactly'?" Asmaran laughed, "Even if you don't mention this time, Kakashi, you really do have frequent contacts with Xia Yue, right?"

"Oh, what's the matter?" Hong took the words, and smiled at me, very feminine, "Kakashi really has a good eye."

The teenagers didn't even eat the barbecue immediately, and listened to gossip one by one.

Especially Sasuke stared at me with burning eyes, with a clear curiosity on his face.

"No, no, we are just pure friends."

"It's all the power of "Kind to Heaven" that is calling."

We denied everyone's gossip together, but they all had twinkling eyes, obviously already caught up in their respective associations.

"Um...Excuse me, is Ms. Natsuki Sasuke-kun's older sister?" Sakura from class [-] asked me, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she secretly glanced at Sasuke.

"Yeah." I nodded, "My name is Uchiha Natsuki."

"I, I am Haruno Sakura, the companion of Sasuke-kun and Naruto, Miss Natsuki can call me Sakura." She stroked her long hair, her green eyes brightened slightly, "Is Miss Natsuki also Konoha's Jonin? So young!"

I looked at her with a smile, and felt that youth was really beautiful.I have a crush on someone, so I want to try my best to behave well in front of his family, what a lovely girly feeling.

"That's right, your teacher and I are colleagues." Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Naruto, who was lowering his head in some disappointment.I reached out and patted his head. "Also, although I'm not related by blood, I can still be considered this kid's older sister, right?"

Naruto raised his head and looked at me with shining eyes, a bit like a puppy. "Yeah!" He nodded vigorously and grinned, still looking so energetic, "Sister Xia Yue is also my sister!"

Sasuke whispered "tch" at the side, but he didn't refute Naruto, and didn't argue with him.He has always been a delicate and kind boy who knows when to be willful and when to be respectful.

Sakura blinked suspiciously, didn't understand, but nodded with a smile, and greeted him, asking for more advice in the future.

While talking, the female student with the red belt was also secretly looking at Naruto.The little girl has short hair, is very shy, and has silver-purple eyes, and she can be identified as a member of the Hinata family at a glance.I have sighed before, saying that it is not easy for Uchiha to go on a business trip, and people can see his history as soon as he uses Sharingan, but think about it, the Hinata family suffers more than us-everyone can recognize it without rolling their eyes.

Starting from Sakura, the new generation of ninjas introduced themselves one by one.In fact, I know them even if they don’t say anything. As an intelligence officer, I still have this bit of professional ethics.What's interesting is that there are a total of three teams and nine ninjas. Except for Haruno Sakura, all the teenagers are from famous families.Among the Jonin present here, only Yuhihong was born in an ordinary family, and she is also the latest among us to be promoted to Jonin.

This phenomenon is not unique to Konoha.The class mobility of ninjas is worrying... No wonder those experiments on chakra and blood succession limits have been suppressed, but they have been going on.

I remembered the latest pieces of information sent back, and fell into thought for a while.

Recently, there seems to be some strange things happening in Sand Ninja Village, and in Yinnin Village...

"... Xia Yue, Xia Yue!"

I came back to my senses and met Sasuke's eyes.

"Ms. Kakashi is calling you." After he finished speaking, he looked at me worriedly and asked in a low voice, "Did something happen, Xia Yue?"

"Ah, you don't have to worry about something going wrong at work." I said casually, "Senior Kakashi, what's the matter?"

"The Chunin exam will be held soon. This year in Konoha, I plan to recommend them to participate. Asma and Hong also have similar plans." Kakashi's mask was tightly worn, but the plate in front of him was greasy. Don't know how he managed to eat the roast.

"Xia Yue, what do you think?" He asked.

"Are you going to take the Chunin exam now... It's quite challenging. It's good to go and see." I said, "Go. We adults will do a good job of security."