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In a neat and tidy room.
"Um... where is this?"
Uchiha Sakuya slowly opened her large eyes, surveying the well-organized furnishings in the room and whispered softly.
Suddenly, as if she remembered something!
She suddenly lowered her head and looked at her body!
Thankfully, under the blanket, her clothes were neatly worn.
At this moment, a magnetic voice came from outside the door.
"You're awake, Sakuya."
Sakuya looked at Sōsuke, who entered the room with a gentle smile, and her face turned red. She stammered, "I'm sorry, Sōsuke... for causing you trouble."
However, deep inside, she was extremely excited.
Is this Sōsuke's home!
So, am I lying in Sōsuke's room now!? This is Sōsuke's bed!
Thinking of this, her face remained blushing, and she dared not look up to meet Sōsuke's gaze.
"How are you feeling now, Sakuya? I'm sorry, you fainted earlier, so I had to bring you to my house without your consent. I hope you don't mind."
Sōsuke looked at Sakuya with a gentle smile and spoke softly.
To this, Sakuya hurriedly explained, "It's... it's okay... I don't mind... coming... to Sōsuke's home..."
Seeing Sakuya's appearance, Sōsuke chuckled softly.
"It seems that there shouldn't be any major problem."
Seeing Sōsuke's gentle and handsome smile, Sakuya blushed again. She turned her head to look around the room and murmured softly.
"Sōsuke's room is so clean and tidy. It's no wonder that he has such excellent living habits."
Hearing her words, Sōsuke gently glanced at the room and said in a soft voice, "It's just for the sake of convenience in life. After all, many things can't be taken care of by others if you don't do them yourself."
Sōsuke's voice was gentle and each word fell into Sakuya's heart.
Sakuya suddenly thought of something!
What about Sōsuke's family...
Though she had doubts, Sakuya didn't ask right away.
Looking at Sōsuke's expression when he spoke just now, she felt a sudden pang in her heart and had a vague and uneasy guess.
"Well, there's good news for you, Sakuya."
"If I'm not mistaken, you should be able to use the 'Shinigami' I created now."
Sōsuke's previously melancholic expression faded, and he suddenly smiled warmly as he spoke to Sakuya.
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Sakuya was overjoyed and her expression turned happy.
"Really... really!? Sōsuke, are you saying that I can now use the unique ninjutsu that belongs to you!?"
Sōsuke nodded with a smile.
"Yes, you can. You should be the second ninja who can successfully use this special ninjutsu as long as you practice diligently."
Although Sakuya was happy, she also knew that this secret technique was of unparalleled importance to every ninja.
She lightly bit her lower lip, and her black eyes gazed at Sōsuke as she spoke softly.
"Thank you... Sōsuke."
To this, Sōsuke smiled slightly, and deep within the frames of his glasses, a hint of complexity flickered.
After a while, Sakuya left.
After all, practicing Shinigami was not something that could be accomplished in a short period. There was no need to rush at this moment.
After Sakuya left, Sōsuke stood in the center of the room, with no expression on his face.
At this moment!
A charming and shapely figure suddenly appeared in the room.
Kyōka Suigetsu stood behind Sōsuke, her voice gentle, "You must have had an interesting conversation with Sakuya."
Wearing a beautiful flower-patterned kimono, her delicate little face first turned to look in the direction Sakuya left, then turned to Sōsuke.
"Sōsuke..."
Her enchanting black eyes were fixed on Sōsuke's back, and her rosy lips gently parted.
Before she could finish her words, Sōsuke softly interrupted, "Suigetsu, what do you want to eat tonight?"
Sōsuke remained in his place, not turning around, but it seemed as if he already knew that Kyōka Suigetsu was there.
Upon hearing Sōsuke's question, Kyōka Suigetsu didn't continue her previous words.
Her delicate little face twitched slightly, her eyes shifted, and she playfully said, "Sōsuke, tonight, let me show off my culinary skills!"
Hearing this, Sōsuke slowly turned around, casting a gentle glance at her, and said softly, "Then, I'm looking forward to your performance."
After that, he slowly sat down on the floor, closed his eyes, and began his daily training.
Kyōka Suigetsu looked at Sōsuke for a moment, then turned her gaze to the kitchen, and her delicate pretty face slightly wrinkled.
Cooking... it shouldn't be that difficult, right...
After a while, intermittent sounds of pots and pans clashing and Kyōka Suigetsu's displeased voice could be heard from the kitchen.
Every time Sōsuke heard those sounds, he gently opened his eyes, looked in the direction of the kitchen, and a warm smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
Family, huh...
.........
In the Uchiha clan's residence.
In the corridor.
"I'm back."
Sakuya returned home and spoke softly.
Upon hearing her voice, a young boy who was meditating inside the house gently opened his eyes.
He walked slowly to the doorway, looked at Sakuya, Shino with a cold face, and his eyebrows slightly frowned. "You should have finished the mission early, so why did you come back so late?"
Hearing her brother's words, Sakuya couldn't help but think of Sōsuke!
If her brother was Sōsuke, he should have asked in a gentle tone, not like this cold and distant attitude. How could this be considered as treating a younger sister!
Shaking her head to dismiss the resentful thoughts about her brother, Sakuya complained softly.
"I went to practice ninjutsu, but I was tired all day. After I came back, my brother still acts like this!? It's really hurtful for your little sister."
"And, if my brother has so much free time, why not guide little Fugaku?"
Upon hearing Sakuya's words, Shino glanced at her and spoke softly as he walked back, "Fugaku was taken to be guided by Father, so there's no need for me. And if you can be reliable, then nobody would bother with you."
To this, Sakuya pouted and made a face at her brother's back.
Suddenly, she thought of something and hurriedly asked, "By the way, brother, do you know if there are any other people left in Sōsuke's home?"
Hearing Sakuya's question, Shino suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned around abruptly, and looked at Sakuya with a cold expression.
"Why are you asking this question?"
Startled by her brother's cold gaze, Sakuya patted her chest and said in a dissatisfied tone, "Brother, your eyes are so scary. How can you look at your cute little sister like that? I'm just curious. Someone as outstanding as Sōsuke, though he's a commoner, he can achieve so much..."
However, at this moment, Shino thought of Sōsuke's hypocritical smile that seemed to be stained with blood, and he spoke with a serious tone.
"Don't worry about him, and don't interfere! Listen to me, stay far away from Sōsuke, not even a trace of interaction!"
Hearing her brother's words, Sakuya found it unreasonable and felt angry.
"Fine, if you don't want to talk about it, then don't be so overbearing. I'm going back to my room!"
After that, she stomped away angrily to her own room.
As Shino stood in the corridor, his face became serious. Some things he feared and worried about seemed to be happening step by step...