The leaves are fluttering

—Can I open my heart to you?

Although she had already made some thoughts and decisions, Mito did not expect that she would meet Akane so soon, at a time and place she did not expect.

After talking to my aunt that day, Mito's life went back to normal.At this time, the war between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth just ended, and the shadow of assassination over the barren rock gorge dissipated, allowing the Thousand Hands to have time to recuperate, even though the peaceful days would not last long.

The sun shines on the path through the gaps in the leaves, and the atmosphere of midsummer is faintly agitated in the air, mixed with the tranquility of the forest and the unexpected harmony, which makes people feel sleepy.This is a suitable time for a nap, even ninjas who are forced by the war to be tense all the time are not exempt, but - there are always people who are unique.

In the distance of the alley, there seems to be a person walking indistinctly. The girl's long red hair is all tied up behind her head, and a little lavender on her forehead adds a touch of charm to her delicate face. She wears a white top and dark pants, which are light and capable.There was a serene and peaceful atmosphere around the girl. The summer heat didn't seem to affect her. She seemed to have melted into the forest. The corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously. She was approachable and seemed like an easy-going person.

Mito originally wanted to find Zhujian to practice fairy arts together, but Zhujian politely refused on the grounds that "I have very important things to do".Although Hashirama said so, Mito deduced from his glances left and right and his faltering words that he must have something to hide from himself. For this reason, Mito went to Tobima to ask, but—— Sure enough, there is a problem, even Tomona's behavior is not normal, Mito thinks so.

Of course Mito was curious about what kind of medicine the two brothers sold in the gourd, but she was not in a hurry to find out, she thought that since both of them were hiding it from her, there must be some reason, and in the end she would always know what it was——Hashirama Nothing was hidden from her for more than a week, so she was in no hurry, so she came alone to a branch of the Minamiga River—the one where Hashirama and Madara broke off—Mito thought that no one would disturb there.

The river of Minamigagawa was still flowing as before, without any change. If it weren't for Hashirama's statement, Mito would not have known how thrilling things had happened here a few days ago.There are ups and downs, no matter how intense our life is, it will not leave any change to time... Perhaps, what the flowing water takes away is not only sadness, but also other precious things.

Shaking her head to clear away unnecessary emotions, Mito sat cross-legged on the bank of the river, closed her eyes, folded her hands on her crossed legs, and calmed her heart down to nature.Mito guided the meager force of nature into her body, and evenly fused it with spiritual power and her own energy. She had already done this kind of thing a thousand times, but when she left the wet bone forest, The force of nature is relatively weak, so it needs to be controlled more carefully.

When a light-colored imprint appeared in the corner of Mito's eyes, her perception expanded several times in an instant. The gray rabbits were jumping and looking for food, the birds were chirping and flying on the branches, and the small stones on the top of the head broke through the ground. All of this is as if Mito saw it with his own eyes.

Mito extended his perception to farther, the fish swimming leisurely in the river, the anemones dancing in the wind in the woods on the other side of the river, and—a black-haired girl? !Opening his eyes in surprise, Mito's heart was more than a little surprised, that aura... can't be wrong, that girl is Akine, no... it should be Uchiha Akine.

Getting up from the ground, Mito stood where she was, neither taking a step forward nor leaving. Her slightly lowered eyelids covered her flustered eyes, and her hands clenched her sleeves into a ball, showing her inner struggle - she didn't know whether to leave quickly , or stay to meet Mingyin.

"call out--"

The very light landing sound from the other side of the river interrupted Mito's thoughts, and when she heard the sound, she raised her head and met a pair of black obsidian eyes, which were all too familiar to her.At this moment, time seemed to stand still, the birdsong in the woods seemed to be far away, and the frozen silence lingered between the two girls. They just stared at each other blankly, but neither of them dared to take the lead Break this weird atmosphere.

When the wind blows, a leaf that came from nowhere draws a half-curved arc in the air, passes in front of Mito and Akine, and falls to the river surface, dizzying circles of faint ripples, the condensation is broken, and the atmosphere is shattered. Slightly eased.

Secretly heaving a sigh of relief, Mito calmed down the uneasiness in her heart. The corners of her mouth curled up, and a gentle and friendly smile appeared on her face. She raised her right hand to her chest and beckoned gently, and then spoke in a relaxed and happy tone Shouted: "It's been a long time, Mingyin!"

Hearing Mito's greetings, Mingyin's eyes flashed with confusion, she was silent for a while, she closed her eyes and opened them again, the darkness receded to restore a calm, and then the corners of her mouth also raised a very small arc, which made her The face became much softer. "It's been a long time, Mito." There was a smile in Mingyin's voice.

Akane's friendly attitude made Mito faintly look forward to it. "It's hard for us to talk across a river, why don't I go there!" Mito suggested.

Mingyin did not refuse, so Mito stepped on the water and walked to the other side of the river.

There was a huge stone by the river, and the platform formed by the rainwater was just right for people to sit on. Mito and Mingyin sat on it and talked.

"...I didn't expect anyone to come here besides me, after all..." Mito's voice softened, but every word she uttered was very clear, "Some time ago something terrible happened here. "Mito had already realized this for a long time—she confessed everything to Mingyin, she was not confused but she had already strengthened her heart, she was only nervous about Mingyin's answer.

"...It's indeed a terrible thing." Mingyin sighed with emotion. "Two teenagers from opposing families have become close friends who can talk about everything. Should we say it is a bad relationship or a bad relationship?" At the end, Ming Yin's voice carried a complicated smile.

Mito couldn't figure out the meaning of Mingyin's smile, but Mito didn't bother too much. After all, this was not the focus of her attention, and she had more important things to say. "Actually, I have an aunt named Uzumaki Minako. I have long planned to tell you about this the next time I see you, but I never thought we would meet so soon." Mito's attitude was extremely serious, Because in her opinion, this is a very important thing.

Mito's straightforwardness made Mingyin stunned for a moment, and she smiled helplessly: "I know, and I guess you know my identity too." Once some things are said, there is nothing to hide, so Mingyin He directly asked his doubts: "I'm curious, aren't you afraid that I will kill you, or do you think I won't do it, Uzumaki Mito?"

"Pfft, I've never doubted your 'ruthlessness'!" Mito covered her mouth and smiled, she said half-jokingly, half-sincerely, "Whether Mingyin or Uchiha Mingyin is good, the worst possible I've thought about it too, and I won't be soft-hearted at that time." Yes, Mito has already planned, if Mingyin chooses to be an enemy of herself, then she will not hesitate, in the end, she just believes in herself Judgment on Mingyin. "Anyway, I always believe that you have the same thoughts as me. During the time at the bottom of the ruins, I have such an understanding." While saying this, Mito turned his head to Ming Yin. Blinked.

"You're still too naive," Akine shook her head disapprovingly, "If it wasn't for Madara and Hashirama, I might not have figured these things out so quickly." Under Mito's puzzled gaze, Akine would always The scar buried in the bottom of my heart said: "You don't know, Uchiha Rinya, my uncle, how important it is to me... He is a teacher, a friend, and the only family member to me... And your aunt indirectly killed him..."

Looking down, Mingyin's body trembled almost imperceptibly, but soon she returned to normal, adjusted her mood, and continued the unfinished topic. "...I also got these eyes at that time," Mingyin raised her hand to close her eyes, and through her half-covered palm, Mito could see the black gouyu spinning inside, "but...if it is possible, I I hope I will never get this pair of sharing eyes."

Putting down her hand, Mingyin's eyes turned back to pure black, she turned her head to look at Mito firmly, and said firmly: "As Madara said, I don't want Uchiha's future children to be like me... …Only those who get Sharingan understand how painful it is. So—'common interests can also stop wars' I think you are right in saying that.”

"Then——does this count as 'meeting each other honestly and resolving grievances'?" Talking about this with Mingyin, Mito's mood was indescribably joyful, which made her let go a lot, and actually made a Actions like winking your eyes.

"Ah... I think so." Seemingly infected by Mito's good mood, Akane also showed the kindest smile ever, and she stretched out her right hand in front of Mito, "Then, please give me your advice." Yes, Uzumaki Mito."

"You too, thank you for your advice, Uchiha Akine!" Holding Akine's hand, Mito had a big smile on his face.

The noise of cicadas singing in midsummer reached its peak at this moment, as if it was announcing the arrival of something, but all this was nothing to the two girls. Their hearts were as calm as water, and occasionally a little bit of joy gradually faded away. But it won't stop.

If someone who looks into the future sees this scene, he will definitely say "fate is rewritten at this moment", but such things as fate—whether Mito or Akine, most of them don't care.Looking back at this moment many years later, Mito still clearly remembers that he and Ming Yin could truly become friends. At that time, he was somewhat unbelievable, but when he thought about it carefully, he couldn't help but sigh that it was destined to be so.

The author has something to say: In fact, there is a condensed version of this chapter:

Mito: Did you know?I have an aunt named Minako Uzumaki.

Mingyin: Now I know.I have a very important person named Uchiha Rinya.

Mito: You know all about it.

Mingyin: You know it too.

Mito: Let’s be honest.

Mingyin: Resentment and grievance disappear.

Mito: Yes.

Mingyin: Yes.

small theater:

Nanhechuan has become the best place for dating, face-to-face, corpse throwing, suicide, etc.

Nan Hechuan: Whatever you do, you have to come to me! ! !

Nan Hechuan: I don't accept it! ! !Every time I was demolished! ! !

ps: There are termites in the bedroom, so I can't be more concerned about TAT