"This kid needs to be left to the Hokage."

She heard it again.

Zhao Fenghong took his identity certificate and re-arrived at Konoha Ninja Village, where the war ended. Her name is still Kaede-hong, her guardian is Sarutobi, and next month, she will enroll in a ninja school to learn how to become a qualified ninja.

When she stepped into the land of the Ape Fei clan, the faint unfriendly gaze made her feel like a thorn in her back, very uncomfortable. She had no choice but to look at the seemingly amiable and calm three generations of Hokage Ape Flying Sun Slash beside her, and asked for help, "Can I ...... Can I meet Itachi-kun? ”

Another Sarufei who was traveling with Hizashi said, "It's not a good thing to be too close to the Uchiha clan, and perhaps it wasn't the right choice to bring this child from the country of grass into the village from the beginning, Your Excellency. ”

Hizai glanced at his companion and didn't speak, as if he was very displeased with the words.

Zhao Fenghong did not see the Itachi.

She spent half a month in anxiety, and finally slowly put her mind at ease. Those unfriendly eyes have gradually hidden, maybe it was Hizai who played the role of the leader of his ninja village, maybe it was a little girl who was helpless and really didn't deserve their attention.

She began to learn some of the basics of ninjutsu from Lake Biwa, and even though she already knew all these things, she still had to pretend to be a little clumsy to dispel the suspicions of others. Deliberately adjusted his chakra to a disordered body, and no matter how many times he was taught, he couldn't perform a basic ninjutsu - such clumsiness even made Biwako a little distressed.

Lake Biwa tried to teach her the basics of medical ninjutsu, but this qiē teaching was like a river flowing eastward, and it didn't work at all. Richo didn't care much about this, but was very pleased.

"Being a ninja doesn't have to be a good thing." The Hokage, who had just stepped down, said this to Kaede Hong.

Replacing the three generations of apes to take on the position of Hokage of Konoha Ninja Village is Bo Feng Shuimen, known as the "Yellow Flash", he is young and energetic, and he is a very prestigious shinobi among his peers. In the last war, he led his team to blow up the Kannabi Bridge, obtaining the necessary conditions to win the war.

Zhao Fenghong glanced at Itachi from a distance, and that kid was about to enter the ninja school. He occasionally followed his father, Fugaku, to the place where the Hizai issued a mission, but only to visit. He was too young to take on any tasks, so he could only watch and observe the ninjas.

The child stood in the corner and smiled at Zhao Fenghong. When he laughs, Zhao Fenghong will feel very relieved.

This is true at all times - yes, the gods say she doesn't admit that she's a zhengtaikong.

The wheel of time kept moving forward, and Zhao Fenghong had a vague premonition of the coming fate. Even if she raised 120,000 points of vigilance every day, she could not guard against the sudden attack of a few adults—the gap between the size of adults and children could not be bridged. The only thing she did was ask for the company of Itachi Uchiha.

"I'm not familiar with Konoha Ninja Village yet. Can you ask Itachi-kun to accompany me? ”

Not surprisingly, the boy agreed to this request, which was not excessive.

It was evening, and the slanting sunset cast into the wide wooden door. The elongated shadow snaked backwards behind the two of them. The day has passed, and it is up to the separation. Uchiha Itachi said goodbye to Terukaede, and the four-year-old boy waved at her and walked in the direction of his house.

His young figure disappeared around the corner, like a fluttering paper crane, floating away without any scruples.

Zhao Fenghong leaned against the palms of his two hands and stood silently in place. Until her eyes tightened, something pitch black blindfolded her eyes and covered her mouth again.

"This guy has been deliberately hiding his strength." She heard a rough man talking, "She knew ninjutsu before she entered Konoha, but she kept pretending that she didn't know anything. She is the spy of the land of earth. ”

The sheer difference in speed suppressed her resistance, and before she could pull out the kunai or the seal, her hands were tied deadly. The collar was pulled back, and the breathing around the neck instantly became difficult.

"How? Will it be handed over to the three generations? ”

"Give it to the sun, he'll just let this guy go."

Zhao Fenghong twisted her hands, trying to free her wrists from the rope, and the rough rope grinded her young wrists red. Her gag-clothed mouth let out a whining and inexplicable scream, and only she knew what was crying out from her heart.

Itachi-kun -

Itachi-kun -

Come on...... Please take a look back.

The struggle wore out, and she felt herself moving.

She was thrown into a hard, cold wooden box, her hands and feet thrust together, overlapping as the crate was small and twisted. She twisted her body and turned her head in a daze, until a dull loud sound came and she realized that the box was closed.

The wheels were spinning, the road was uneven, and her body was constantly jolting.

A golden butterfly passed through the crack of the box and landed on her wrist, sending the words she wanted to say directly into her consciousness.

"What a poor boy. Do you want to become a god and get rid of human suffering? I am the god of time, Sharo. I am looking for a suitable heir. ”

[No-]

"The gods have lived their whole lives around the principle of 'equivalent exchange'. Giving, then getting. 'From something to nothing' is an impossible thing. To become an eternal god comes at a price, such as human affection, i.e., kinship, friendship, and love. ”

[I don't want to be a god!] I refuse to exchange my feelings! I want to keep them! 】

A familiar conversation with her, this is a conversation buried in the deepest part of Zhao Fenghong's memory, and this is one of the opportunities for her to become a god. Today, however, her answer is the exact opposite.

"How?" Sharo's chuckle came: "Can't bear your lover?" ”

【How do you know ......】

"Have you forgotten it, am I time? The future me and the past me are the same me. I know everything, throughout a qiē. ”

[I don't care!] In short, I refuse to be a god! I want ...... Survive with Him in this world, not with me alone to enjoy eternal life until watching Him die......]

"Okay." Sharo said, "You exchanged your feelings with the power of the gods. ”

【…… Are you sure? 】

Golden light poured out from the cracks in the wooden box, rushing towards the sky. The men in charge of escorting the boxes stared at this strange scene with some horror and stopped. The golden light surged over the wheat waves on the ridges and drifted away in an instant.

They were still in a daze, and a few ninjas who suddenly arrived disrupted their steps.

"That's them! Kidnapped the daughter of Your Excellency! ”

The sound of messy footsteps and kunai clashing was mixed in all directions, and the sounds of wailing and ninjutsu overlapped with each other. Finally, as soon as the silence returned, someone quietly opened the box, allowing a ray of light to leak in.

Zhao Fenghong still couldn't see, but she could hear a gentle voice.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you again."

x

"Why did Itachi-kun come back again?"

"Because I seem to hear someone asking me to look back."

Two children, one older and one younger, sat on the Hokage's avatar, overlooking the scenery of Konoha Ninja Village. The afternoon light shone down on the village, illuminating the bright roofs, round and square.

"There's really such a thing as 'telekinesis,' belch." Zhao Fenghong pulled her leggings.

"Maybe." Itachi replied.

The two children were silent for a long time, and the Itachi said, "I'm going home." The next time I see you, it's the opening ceremony of the ninja school, right? I'm guessing you'll want to be a Hokage who surpasses the Lord of the Three Generations. ”

Zhao Fenghong raised her head, her long red hair hung down from the side of her cheeks, and golden butterflies landed on her shoulders, as if silently urging something.

"Whoa...... Uh-huh. Zhao Fenghong nodded: "You're right." Goodbye, Itachi-kun. ”

The young Itachi smiled at her, then shook his hand and turned to walk down the mountain. Clumps of weeds quickly annihilated his short body, and only Terukae was left on the Hokage Yan Yan.

"Am I still a god?" Zhao Fenghong asked, "I turned back into a child." ”

"Of course." The golden butterfly replied, "You are not a god in this plane, but you are still a god in that plane." It's just that in order to resurrect your lover, you pay a small price - for example, eternal life. ”

"I've never thought about anything so complicated." Zhao Fenghong looked at the scenery of Konoha Ninja Village and muttered.

"It's not complicated at all." Sharo, who has transformed into a golden butterfly, said, "You also began, and gradually became time. ”

The golden light spread from the soles of her red feet, hitting her ankles and calves little by little, and then gradually spreading all over her body. In this sudden light, she gradually disappeared, re-crossed the sea of time, and returned to the time and space where she started.

She held her breath and quietly walked towards the sliding door of the room. Her shadow was cast on the white washi paper, and the shadow was cautious for fear of disturbing a sweet dream that did not want to wake up. Finally, she reached out and slowly, slowly pushed the door open.

There was a soft squeak.

The small green fragrant bamboo swayed the tiny, emerald green leaves, and the afternoon light flowed warmly on the ground. A young man in a crimson robe was sitting under the eaves with his back to her, his black hair scattered over his shoulders like soft flowing water. He leaned down and placed his slender fingers on the bamboo leaves.

Zhao Fenghong suddenly pushed open the door and called in a low voice, "...... Itachi-kun? ”