Konoha 12/24/59, Xiaoxue
Fire Country Konoha
3 a.m. sharp
Sarutobi's main house
The three generations of Hokage Sarutobi Hiizan lit another cigarette, and the red light of the size of the bean flickered in the darkness. He pondered the news from Hinata Hizu - if it was true - that his old friend Danzo - that pesky guy who always likes to play tricks all over the place is probably dying. He is also not quite sure whether he should be happy or sad. But he was sure that he hated that cowardly companion from the first sight of him. The guy who always hides behind others, obviously has something to say, but keeps silent forever. Even if he can't remember how many times that person helped him block the dark arrows from behind in the bloody war years... But,
"Someone." Sarutobi Hizan suddenly stood up and handed the letter he just wrote to the silent waiter holding a white carrier pigeon, "Send it out."
As for how many people will be unable to sleep because of this letter in the future?
"I did what I was supposed to do." Sarutobi Hizan said to himself, "Everything is for Konoha, my teacher and my comrades in arms, what I promised..."
......So another person made a decision, even if time could not turn back......
5 o'clock in the morning
Wave House
Naruto turned off the noisy alarm clock, put on clothes, washed his face, brushed his teeth, opened the refrigerator, took out the breakfast that he didn't know which Anbu on duty put in on time, hesitated or threw it in the microwave, 2 minutes later, it was steaming hot . Naruto whirlpool cursed - the taste of the canteen forever - so he ate slowly, deliberately chewing loudly, making a snoring sound. Five minutes later, whether it was healthy oatmeal, healthy breakfast bread, and healthy after-meal fruits all entered his stomach... But it was still dark, and the room was still dark.
Naruto Naruto opened the window, and the cold wind mixed with snow particles hit his face. When does it start to snow? He couldn't remember, he only remembered that he graduated with his classmates yesterday, received his first forehead guard, and was allowed to drink in public for the first time. He remembered that he was still drinking with that damn Uchiha, and then what? Looks like I saw my dad. No, he is the fourth generation of adults from today. Thinking of this, Naruto Naruto still turned on the light, his forehead glistening in the cool white light.
- Konoha!
- "Naruto Naruto, from now on, you will be an adult!!!" Naruto Naruto observed his reflection on the window. Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile showing 8 teeth, the teeth are very strong, and they have a match with Li Locke. Of course, there are a few red beards at the corners of the mouth.
Naruto Naruto thinks it's cool to be different from others, really. But there is one thing he has always been puzzled about--Yesterday, the Junin from Shikamaru's class, and Uncle Asma from Sarubi's family said that boys will have beautiful beards when they grow up. So if these red things are his beard, why did he have it when he was born?
why...
"Master Naruto, are you awake?" An unknown Anbu with a smiling dog face mask appeared in front of the window.
"What's wrong?" Naruto felt the corners of his mouth twitch a little. Isn't there a normal person in Anbu? Can't he knock on the door? It must appear outside the window on the 2nd floor again and again.
"The fourth generation said that he will be able to go home this afternoon, and asked if you want to eat." Anbu conveyed it seemingly mechanically.
"Ichile..." Naruto was interrupted by Anbu before he could finish speaking, "Except for the seafood ramen!"
"Tempura."
"Anymore?"
"Curry rice bowl, the rest is gone."
"Okay, I took note of Naruto Master, then, please allow me to retire."
Watching Anbu appear and disappear inexplicably. Naruto Uzumaki was suddenly inexplicably happy. Then I saw him turning over and jumping out of the window full of energy - now there are still 3 hours before the first mission assembly - okay ~ start the morning run to meet the morning sun - by the way, look at Sasuke and stupid Sakura what are you doing. Maybe I will be lucky enough to meet the green senior Kai.
----at the same time----
Naruto Building, Naruto Office, Lounge
The fourth Hokage wave Feng Minato had already fallen asleep wrapped in a blanket. Outside the door, his new guard captain Uchiha Itachi yawned and looked at the watch... 3 hours later, the regular morning meeting will begin, and at 10 o'clock, he will go to the signing ceremony of the economic cooperation between the country of fire and the country of wind. There will be one at noon. The dinner party...the afternoon will start off...the holiday. Uchiha Itachi opened the note in his hand, the former Kakashi's subordinates just now - now after his subordinates put this small piece of paper to him, the people will disappear automatically - they really don't have the habit of bullying newcomers What?
Tempura, curry rice bowl... Who can tell him what he should buy.
Then, Itachi suddenly remembered the private channel that Kakashi left him when he handed over to him. So Uchiha Itachi, a quantum genius of Uchiwa who was only a few months away from turning 17, picked up the newly-issued Anbu back-office communicator and sent a text message without hesitation - "Kakashi-senpai, I'm Itachi, may I ask if What should I buy for tempura and curry rice bowls?"
At this time, because the newly developed unstable version of the communication system is intermittently twitching, Kakashi, who has not yet received this text message, is still sleeping...
In short, while the people waiting for the sun to rise... the time points to 8:5.
Naruto has started a brand new working day.
Nara Shikahisa had just said goodbye to Aiko, who was going to the first mission gathering, when he found out that he was already 5 minutes late -- 5 minutes late, and the basic salary dropped by 5 points -- really, since Konoha is already used to financial deficits. Kind of thing, 5 points more and 5 points less is really meaningless.
"Trouble--" Nara Shikahisa rubbed his forehead while muttering, "When did the Konoha ninja become so popular, I really don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing", while passing through the noise more and more like a The mission hall of the vegetable market passed through the long corridor called safety measures, but never turned on a light just to save electricity, and came to the office door of Namikaze Minato.
"Report."
"Come in," Minato Namikaze's voice sounded excited.
Nara Shikaku pushed open the door and went in, but there was no one else. Does the regular meeting seem to have ended?
"Come on," Minato Minato put down the document in his hand and carefully observed Lu Jiu, "Didn't you get bitten to death yesterday?"
"This time the teeth are imprinted on the back..." Nara Shikahisa clearly felt his masseter muscles tremble, "You are in good spirits today."
"Of course, every pore of my body can't help but get excited when I think that I'll never see financial statements that start with red letters in the future." Minato Namifeng narrowed his eyes, watching through the large French windows that it was already noisy. Konoha, "Aren't you happy~ Mr. 5 minutes late every day."
"It's a great thing that can make people breathe a sigh of relief." If nothing goes wrong - the natural pessimist thought to himself, and then explained his lateness, "I was late today because I really watched the children pass by. road."
Minato Namikaze sighed, "Please, don't remind me of Kakashi now - yesterday he was actually pranked by my Naruto and Uchiha's cubs and succeeded, it's still in that little girl named Sakura. As a reminder, I was smashed by a board eraser... Really..."
"Shame."
"You don't need to say more." Minato Namikaze picked up the half-meter high document and stuffed it into the wide-eyed Nara Shikahisa, "Hurry up and work."
"Hey, there shouldn't be so many at the end of the year." Lu Jiu was confused.
"There's not much left. I've already settled all the settlements for this year - this is the budget for next year just reported below - according to the revisions just made by the new economic system, I'll discuss it myself with other departments."
"Yes... my lord. Then... in fact, my headache is still affecting my IQ. What if I make a mistake in judgment?"
"Oh... just to test the operation of the Konoha administrative system." Minato laughed, "I have more confidence in the administrative efficiency of the middle-level than the high-level."
"As you wish." Lu Jiu also smiled.
"Also, I'll be going to witness the economic cooperation treaty between the land of fire and the land of wind. It is scheduled to announce the details on January 1. You can now release all the rumors that should be released. This time, use Don't focus on reporting to me the reactions of other governments, I just need to let them all hear the voice of popular support."
"Yes, my lord."
"I want to have a meal with the representatives of the two countries at noon. You come too. Although there are some things that I can't say clearly, I still have to say it."
"You mean you won't go back to the office after dinner."
"Yes, I have already told Naruto to have dinner together at night. Although I haven't cooked for a long time, my Naruto will definitely not dislike his father." Minato Minato laughed happily, he missed his son . He hasn't been home for almost 2 months, and he hasn't had a good conversation with his son for almost 100 days. When his son graduated, he could only stand on the podium and watch from a distance. When his son received his first identity certificate from his father, he just wanted his father to hug him like a father. At that time, Minato Namikaze really wanted to hug his son, but unfortunately he turned away that longing gaze. Because a lot of people were watching at that time... A lot of people who had nothing to do with their father and son were watching...
Some things may never be said clearly, but some things still have to be said
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Konoha on December 24, 1959, the snow was rising from early morning to sunset
On this day, Minato Namikaze and Danzo Shimura have worked together for 10 years to finally succeed.
On this day, Uchiha Itachi suddenly realized that some words should not be taken seriously.
On this day, Naruto Uzumaki seemed to have determined something, but he really couldn't understand what he had determined.