Hokage - Mirror Love

?When the sun was high, Eri squinted her eyes and glanced out the window, then put on the quilt again and prepared to continue sleeping, but within a few seconds she suddenly lifted the quilt, and then put the clothes on herself in a panic.

Yesterday Itachi said that he was going to leave today, so he asked her to get up early, but it was almost noon now, and Itachi didn't wake her up, so he left her and ran away!

Opening the door hastily and running out of the room, bumping into Itachi who was about to come in with an oiled paper bag, Eri was stunned, and then heaved a sigh of relief, "So you didn't leave, you scared me to death..."

"..." Itachi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and then patted her head fondly, "Let's eat first, we'll start after eating."

Nodding silently, Eri felt as if she was blushing, and followed Itachi honestly into the room.

It doesn't feel good, since she realized her feelings last night, her IQ seems to be plummeting, although it's not high at all.

Not long after, Kisame knocked on their door outside, "Mr. Itachi, it's time to go."

"I see." Itachi replied lightly, then looked at Eri, "Eat slowly, don't worry."

Eri quickly stuffed the rice ball in her mouth into her mouth without any explanation, although Itachi said it was fine, but it was embarrassing for Kisame to wait for her.

When I came out with Itachi, I saw her Kisame showing a weird smile, "Sure enough, I decided to take this little girl with me."

"En." Itachi gave Eri a ninja bag, "As a ninja, I don't even have a weapon."

...Actually, she doesn't have any missions in Konoha.

But Itachi is right, it is not as safe outside as it is in Konoha, the possibility of encountering danger is too high, just like her yesterday, something happened when her vigilance was a little lower, if Itachi didn't save her, probably I don't even know where I was taken.

After leaving the small town quickly, they slowed down as they entered the forest, and proceeded leisurely in the dense woods.

"Where are we going now?" Eri asked curiously.

"The Land of Earth." Itachi said without expression, "I have to confirm some things."

Eri nodded, and Kisame squinted at her, "Don't you ask what we are going for?"

"...Why do you ask?" Eri was puzzled.

"Because we are not good people." Guixie laughed, "Aren't you curious about what we are going to do?"

"...I believe in Itachi." Eri grabbed Itachi's sleeve.

"Mr. Itachi killed all of his family, even his parents."

"Who said they killed them all, isn't Sasuke still alive?" Eri retorted with some dissatisfaction.

Kisame froze for a moment, then raised the corners of his mouth, "That's right, but Mr. Itachi doesn't show mercy to his younger brother, but to you..."

Eri looked at Kisame's ambiguous gaze, and silently looked away, not wanting to continue this topic with him.

Itachi showed mercy to her because she is not from the Uchiha family, but she must not say this.

Speaking of Iwanin Village in the Land of Earth, they signed a covenant with Konoha after the Ninja World War, but this is only a superficial peace. Secretly, the ninjas of the two parties spied on each other's information, and there were not a few battles.

Eri doesn't know much about the land of land, but it is said that the current earth shadow is still the third generation, older than the third generation of Hokage, but powerful, so the village of Iwanoshi has been well protected so far.

However, the Land of Fire is really far away from the Land of Earth. After half a month of walking in the forest, they arrived at the border of the Land of Fire and came to a small town that seemed relatively lively.

Compared with the last town, this one is obviously much more lively, and the atmosphere is similar to Konoha, full of stability and peace. Erian is relieved, she can finally leisurely stroll around the commercial streets outside Muye Village.

"But here, it's really unusually lively." Guixie looked at the crowd discussing enthusiastically on the street, "Generally, towns on this border are quite deserted."

"What happened?" Eri glanced around.

If it is a big event, there will probably be many people discussing it.So Eri silently moved to the side of a teahouse, pricked up her ears to eavesdrop on their conversation, and the not-so-small conversations of several people fell into her ears.

"...Impossible, is it true?"

"Can the news I heard be false?"

"But, Iwasa-sama has nothing unusual."

"Secretly, many people must have been sent to find her. Iwasa-sama values ​​her so much."

"I didn't expect that Nanako-san..."

Eri wanted to continue listening, but after a few long sighs, they fell silent.

It sounded like something had happened, but this was a completely useless conversation for her, when Eri returned to Itachi with a little discouragement, Itachi patted her on the head, "I heard that there will be a festival here tomorrow night. "

...It was so easy to find out, so why on earth did she go to eavesdropping so hard.

However, if there is a festival...

Eri's eyes lit up, and she wanted to go to the festival a little bit. Although Muye Village had a summer festival, it was the same thing every year, and she was already tired of watching it.

I don't know if Itachi will agree, he is going to the Land of Earth now, and I don't know if he is in a hurry.

Probably because Eri looked at Itachi too eagerly and expectantly, Itachi lowered his head and glanced at her, then looked away, "Since there is a festival, let's rest for two days before leaving."

"...Really?" Eri was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled happily.

On the sidelines, Guixier watched the two of them silently, and after a long time, he said, "I said, did something happen to you before? It feels like something is different."

"...Yes, yes?" Eri subconsciously looked at the ground, and then smiled a little embarrassedly.

Unexpectedly, the slow-looking Kisame was unexpectedly sharp. She and Itachi were still the same as before, and even she herself didn't feel any change in the way they get along.

Sometimes she even couldn't help wondering if what happened that night was just a rather realistic dream.

I found a hotel to stay in. I don't know if it was because of the festival. The business of the hotel is also quite good, and it is very lively with people coming and going.

However, it seems that excitement is not a good thing for them. After all, the face is printed on the wanted manual. Just cause a lot of trouble.

"...So, that's why you would rather wear a bamboo hat than take off that rebellious forehead?" Eri looked at Itachi who covered herself tightly, "You look more conspicuous like this Yeah."

"..." Itachi was silent for a while, but still put the bamboo hat and Akatsuki's coat on the bed, and when he was about to take off the forehead protector, Itachi's expression hesitated.

"Don't hesitate, I'll help you." Eri stood on tiptoes and stretched out her hands to untie the forehead guard tied to Itachi's head. Itachi subconsciously took a step back to avoid it, and then stiffly stopped herself Steps, let Eri's hand touch him.

I don't know if it was Eri's illusion, the moment the forehead guard was taken off, she felt that the atmosphere around Itachi was not as oppressive as before, and the heaviness that had lingered around him for a long time seemed to have dissipated a lot.

Probably this forehead is always reminding him of the things he has done.

Holding the forehead guard tightly in her hands, the hard and cold edge made her hands a little painful, Eri stared at the ground and asked dully, "Well, Itachi, you will live well, right?"

Itachi didn't answer her, Eri buried her head even lower, she couldn't look up to see Itachi's expression at the moment, and didn't even dare to listen to Itachi's answer.

After a moment of silence, Itachi's hand touched her face, and then Eri heard him say in his usual calm voice, "Sorry, Eri, I can't answer this question for you."

His hand left Eri's face without hesitation, and then walked past her to the inner room, "Rest first, I have worked hard for you this time."

Eri stood there in a daze, and then felt that there was a place in the bottom of her heart, which was uncontrollably sore and painful.

The festival is tomorrow night, but tonight seems to be lively enough. Looking down from the window of the room, the street is full of people, the colorful street lights have been turned on, and the orange light covers the commercial street of the town , feeling bright and warm.

"Want to go out and have a look?" Itachi walked up to Eri who was lazily lying on the window sill, and glanced at the street downstairs, "There are ramen sold over there."

"Mmm..." Eri replied sullenly, but she didn't intend to move, she still lay on the window sill and stared blankly at the street.

"..." Itachi frowned slightly, "Are you still...unhappy about what happened before?"

"...Uh, a little bit." Eri sighed, looked away from the street, and turned to look at Itachi beside her, "Ah, where's Kisame?"

"There are some things in the organization, so he left first."

"I see." Eri looked down at her toes, hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Well, Itachi, can I ask you a question?"

Itachi wanted to see Eri's expression clearly, but he could only see the top of her head, the soft hair hanging down her forehead, covering her face.

After a moment of silence, he said, "If you have any questions, please tell me."

Itachi agreed, but Eri felt that she couldn't speak anymore. She drew several circles on the ground with her toes. She could feel the dignified atmosphere brought by her silence, but the words were stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak. His fingertips couldn't help trembling slightly.

"...Will you really, tell me the truth?" After a while, Eri asked with some confidence.

"If I can say anything, I will tell you." Itachi's answer sounds like a promise to her, but no one knows how he judges the scope of what can be said and what cannot be said. What range is it in?

Eri's fingers trampled on the corners of her clothes, she closed her eyes and mustered up the courage to speak. Although her voice was very small, Itachi heard every word.

"Itachi, do you really... like me?"?