Holiday afternoons.

Of course, this holiday was approved by Shiraishi for himself.

I am busy with work all year round, and occasionally I want to live a relaxed life with my family and relax.

Shiraishi has always advocated a work attitude that combines work and rest, not only for himself, but also for his subordinates, if they maintain a tense state for a long time, it is not conducive to development in the long run.

Although it was summer, the weather today was exceptionally crisp, with the sun warm and warm, sprinkled on the verdant park meadows.

The park is full of children running and playing, and adults watching after them carefully.

Asuka joins in, but unlike these active children, he builds a castle out of sand with a few newfound playmates.

His stacking skills are very high, and he has attracted the admiration of many playmates of the same age.

Of course, at a very young age, Asuka was fond of all kinds of toys such as building blocks, and even boring sand can build many buildings of different styles.

As for the color, he was lying on the edge of the fountain next to him, looking at the various beautiful stones in the pool, and reaching out to grab a few pieces to play.

Because of Ayane's forced correction, Aya didn't wear girls' clothes, but changed back to men's clothes.

This time, I finally saw the hope of correcting the bad habits of the color.

As long as you keep it like this, it won't be a big problem to completely correct bad habits.

The problem of color is solved.,Asuka as a brother.,Naturally, there's nothing too big a problem.。

The only problem is that it's too common.

Of course, this is from the perspective of a ninja, and Asuka's talent is indeed not too good, but under the tilt of resources, it is not a problem to have the standard strength of the ninja before the age of thirty.

However, compared to Kazuhime, compared to Ruri, it is really worrying to take over the position of the patriarch of the Uchiha clan in the future.

This is from the perspective of a ninja.

The upper limit of Asuka's potential is already here.

However, in Shiraishi's view, it is also unknown whether there is a limit to the potential of Asuka.

Or is there really a limit to human beings?

In his previous life, Shiraishi had heard a saying that the poor rely on mutation, and the rich rely on technology.

The family he is in now can barely be called a rich family.

Therefore, what is the potential of Asuka in the future, purely from the perspective of a ninja, it is obviously a partial generalization.

At least in Asuka, Shiraishi also saw a possibility.

There will always be a day when you will abdicate, and before that, let your children grow up and become independent is what you really need to do.

Kazuhime has found his own path and has the ability and potential to achieve it, and as long as there are no mistakes in principle, Shiraishi feels that he has hope to retire with peace of mind at the age of forty and retire with a pension.

Birds...... Thinking of this, Shiraishi waved his hand at the birds who were piling up sand castles in the sand.

"Asuka."

Asuka, who was concentrating on playing with his friends in the sand, noticed that someone was calling him, and immediately burst into laughter and quickly ran towards Shiraishi.

"Dad, what's the matter?"

"How's it going, did you have fun today?"

Shiraishi smiled and stroked Asuka's head.

"Well, it's a lot of fun."

Asuka nodded emphatically.

There was sand on his clothes and face, and it was obviously a sign of a happy mood to be so disrespectful of his image.

"I always feel that I am always very involved in the interesting toys I see."

It seems to have happened before.

For example, I finally used building blocks to accumulate the castle, but I was pushed down by a chihime, and I was sad for most of the day.

When it comes to the love of toys and games, Asuka always maintains the highest passion.

"Because it's fun."

"It would be nice if I could focus on learning with this enthusiasm."

Shiraishi smiled.

"But Asuka is already studying very seriously."

Asuka raised his head, looked at Shiraishi with bright eyes, and replied earnestly.

"It's just a joke, no matter what you do, being enthusiastic is the best response."

"Hmm."

"Okay, let's go play, but also pay attention to the time, don't overdo it."

"Got it, Dad, then I'll go."

With a smile on his face, Asuka quickly ran back to the sand, where he continued to build the unfinished castle with his playmates.

Just looking at the type of castle, it shows the talent of Asuka in this area.

However, compared to the talent in this area, the simplicity of chasing pleasure may be the most precious quality.

And this kind of quality,I'm afraid it's something that even a Ji doesn't have.。

Compared to Kazuhime's conquest, the pursuit of strength and ability, Asuka is just a discovery in the process of focusing on exploring fun.

If you think about it, isn't that a very good talent?

"It's just that I don't have enough talent in this area......"

Yes, maintaining this nature is just the beginning.

Even if you train Asuka to be an excellent scientific research talent, it will take more effort than ordinary people.

And, even then, it doesn't always lead to success......

Talent is the most ambiguous word.

But Asuka's mentality, at least makes Shiraishi feel that finding a path that seems suitable for Asuka depends on Asuka's subsequent changes.

As for whether Asuka can become the patriarch of the Uchiha clan in the future, Shiraishi doesn't care.

Liuli probably thinks the same way.,Don't force all this.。

After all, the current Uchiha clan in the country of ghosts, in addition to Ruri, there is no shortage of powerful ninjas.

And with Ruri's age at the moment, even if he is the patriarch of the Uchiha clan in the country of ghosts for another twenty years, it doesn't matter.

In these two decades, it is not particularly difficult to find a successor to take his place.

With natural energy and immortal arts, the Uchiha clan with the Bloodline Limit Writing Wheel Eye will definitely have no shortage of talents who can bear the future of the clan in the future.

As for Obito, who has awakened the kaleidoscope writing wheel eye, Shiraishi thought about it and forgot it.

Not only himself, but it is estimated that Ruri is not at ease to hand over the Uchiha clan to Obito management.

The strength is indeed strong enough, and in terms of the awakening talent of the writing wheel, it may even be stronger than Liuli herself, but in terms of personality and bearing ability, it seems that she is not very shrewd......

The most important thing is that he was willing to be put on a chain around his neck by Lin......

Therefore, ideological education must not be relaxed, and it is still necessary to pay close attention to it.

Especially for the Uchiha clan, after the ninjas of this clan awakened the kaleidoscope writing wheel eye, it is very dangerous in some ways, and there is a possibility of going wild into the unstable unknown.

Obito also had this possibility, but after he rescued Lin, he temporarily suppressed it and closed that part of the darkness.

But if one day Lynn is killed, she will still go berserk, induced by the power of the kaleidoscope.

In the final analysis, it is caused by the sadness of ninja education in the old days.

For the Uchiha family, the brutal ninja education of the old era is the root cause of the power of the warped chakra.

War...... Shiraishi smiled lightly.

I kind of understand why Akatsuki in the past wanted to stop the war so much.

Throughout the thousand-year-old history of the ninja world, Shiraishi feels only sadness and helplessness limited to the times.

"But one thing is very strange, even if the emergence of chakra and ninjutsu has prompted frequent wars, but the continuous wars for thousands of years are too frequent, and I always feel a little abnormal......"

Shiraishi sighed.

The world is different, so the tendency of history will also be different.

It can only be attributed to this reason.

It was dusk quickly, and Aya's little body was lying in Shiraishi's arms and fell asleep, only the sound of slight breathing could be heard.

"Dad, are you going back?"

Asuka ended the castle building game over there and ran to the white rocks.

His body was dirtier, there was a lot of sand on his clothes, and there was a lot of stuff in his shoes.

Like a mischievous imp.

"yes, it's dinner time, let's go back."

"Okay."

Asuka walked beside Shiraishi and returned in the direction of home.

On the way, Shiraishi turned his head and asked, "Then again, Asuka, have you thought about what to do in the future?" ”

"The future? Hmm......" Asuka moved his little head, then laughed and replied to Shiraishi, "Open the world's largest toy factory." ”

"But, Asuka, you're not very good at managing money, are you? You might even go bankrupt. ”

Shiraishi asked amusedly.

The smile on Asuka's face fell, probably remembering some very painful memory.

"Haha, just kidding. However, if you want to make interesting toys, you need not only hard work, but also a lot of professional knowledge, and only then can you make more and more fun toys. ”

"Does Daddy know that?"

"If Asuka wants to, I can find a teacher to teach you."

"Really?"

Asuka looked happy.

"Of course, but you still need to lay a good foundation now, and besides, the knowledge of ninjas can't be wasted."

Without hesitation, many scientific applications in the ninja world are based on chakra.

And chakra is closely related to everything about ninjas.

Only by learning more about chakra will the road ahead be a little easier.

It can be said that chakra is the foundation and root of the science of the ninja world.

"However, I'm not very good at using ninjutsu."

Asuka is not good at using ninjutsu, and it is only for those who are true geniuses.

Asuka's ninja qualifications are still from the middle and upper levels.

Compared with Yiji who is often together, it naturally seems a little ordinary and simple.

"It doesn't matter, if you can embark on this path, the application of ninjutsu almost doesn't matter. It's the knowledge that matters. ”

Shiraishi smiled.

"I see, Daddy."

"Then it's agreed, in the next year or two, let's study the knowledge of ninjas seriously. If you don't understand anything, you can come and ask me. ”

Asuka tilted his head, still unable to understand Shiraishi's words too clearly.

However, he thinks that he can't let his father down, and that he will work harder to learn about ninjas.

Shiraishi looked at the bird who was thinking, and then looked at the sky, and Kazuhime ...... That kid shouldn't be a problem in Konoha.

Sooner or later, Konoha will become the enemy of the Oni Country, and if Kazuhime can learn more about Konoha and penetrate into the layers of Konoha to analyze the culture of Konoha, the history of Konoha, and Konoha's will to fire, it will be a blessing for the Oni Country.

Unconsciously, Shiraishi was looking forward to what these children would look like in the future.

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Konoha 53, July.

Time flies, and it has been almost exactly two years since I entered the Konoha Ninja School.

According to the terms of the contract, Kazuhime knew that she would leave Konoha this year and return to the country of demons.

After two years of foreign transfer career, Yiji has obtained enough materials and information to give herself a perfect answer.

For this, Ichihime has already prepared in advance.

If you want to talk about nostalgia for Konoha, there should be a little bit of it.

INTERVIEWER The ramen in this village is delicious.

In addition, if I have to say anything, it is that this village is not very friendly to the garrison controlled by the Uchiha, and it is obviously an important force to manage the security of the village, and it should be the same as the garrison in Shion City, the capital of the Oni Country, and it is trusted and supported by the people.

However, in Konoha Village, this kind of embodiment is not obtained.

She has noticed a lot of people and ninjas, and most of the effects on the garrison are described as rough, rude, violent, and illegal law enforcement.

As for whether there are their own private goods mixed in it, or whether the people in the upper echelons have deliberately induced it, it is not something that Yiji can know.

When it comes to the high-level of Konoha , she is a ninja school student, and it is impossible for her to know the details.

In addition, the situation of human pillar force seems to be very worrying.

The other party seems to be the son of the late fourth generation Hokage, but until now, he has lived alone, and he has few playmates around...... No, it could even be said that there are no playmates at all.

Occasionally, when passing by the river, Kazuhime can often see the figure of the other party sitting alone on the swing there.

Thinking of the information obtained, the impression of human strength in various countries seems to stay at the level of weapons of war and danger.

And in Konoha, it seems that there is also a strange demonization, and the human pillar force is regarded as the embodiment of the demon fox...... This kind of weird public opinion makes Yiji not know what kind of evaluation to make.

Probably...... Is it a deliberate laissez-faire from the top?

Subsequently, this kind of thing was also recorded and studied.

For Kazuhime, the history of Konoha since its establishment, family constraints, shared regulations, people's livelihood protection, the education level of the masses, the cultivation of ninja psychological qualities, alliances with various countries, and the treaties signed in each war...... These are important things that are worth studying and must be studied.

"It's really different from the country of ghosts......"

In Kazuhime's study, there are all kinds of books.

Among these books, in addition to the above contents, there are also books such as Chakra Introduction, Ninjutsu System, Ninja Combat Application, Psychic Animal System, Blood Inheritance Limit Research, Code Interpretation, Ninja Experience, and so on.

It can be said that Kazuhime has dabbled in the books involved in the entire education system of Konoha and has studied them carefully from the first edition to the new edition.

Because of this, I also developed an interest in reading.

After all, she doesn't need to deliberately cultivate, she has the same amount of chakras as the tailed beast, and the three-hooked jade writing wheel eye, she only needs to improve her control and physical fitness, and her strength will naturally increase.

Therefore, cultivating this kind of thing, Yiji has never paid attention to it.

According to the current progress, it will take about three or four years for her to completely unlock the seal in her body, and her strength ...... Not counting the combat experience, so-so can touch the realm of the five shadows.

But as the overlord of the future ghost country, strength and insight are indispensable.

Pure violence is also a little too indecent.

"As an experimental investigation, I have already gained a lot, and it is not worth it to continue to stay here......"

Because of the wool in this village, she basically swept up everything she could.

The wool that can't be picked, such as the nine-tailed human pillar force, she has only seen it from a distance, and has not directly touched it.

As an outsider, he ventured into contact with such a sensitive existence as the human pillar force, and he could not get anything other than arouse the vigilance of Konoha and bring trouble to himself.

She came to Konoha for social investigation, not to cause trouble.

I usually pay attention to interpersonal communication, don't make bad friends with anyone, and do what an excellent model student should be, also in order not to cause trouble.

Just as Kazuhime was thinking like this, the doorbell rang.

"Come in."

Kazuhime turned her head and said to the person outside the door.

The door was gently pushed open, and a young woman dressed in a red and white witch costume appeared.

This is one of two shrine maidens who came with her from the country of ghosts.

They all have a special ability that ordinary shrine maidens don't have-the ability to restrain monsters.

Usually she also serves as a maid for Kazuhime.,Take care of her room and arrange school.。

"Lord Ichihime, there's a letter from the country of ghosts, and I hope you will return to the country of ghosts as soon as possible."

After all, the two-year contract date has arrived, and all the things that Kazuhime should have done have been done, so there is no point in continuing to stay here.

Hearing the shrine maiden's words, Kazuhime didn't immediately reply.

Indeed, the two-year contract date has arrived, and it is understandable to leave Konoha and return to the country of demons at this time.

Still, she has one more thing to do.

After doing this, she can end this perfect journey.

Therefore, she didn't answer the rhetorical question: "Speaking of which, Konoha will hold this year's middle ninja exam in a few days." ”

The witch was stunned for a moment, and replied respectfully: "Yes, Ichihime-sama, there are still five days, which is the day when Konoha will start this year's middle ninja exam." At that time, Konoha will invite ninjas from all over the world to participate. ”

"Are the ninjas of our Oni Country involved?"

The shrine maiden thought for a moment, then shook her head, indicating that there were no ninjas from the country of demons involved.

Although Konoha was invited, the military politely refused, and did not plan to participate in the Konoha Shinobi exam this time.

Konoha invited ninjas from all countries to participate, mostly to test the specific strength of his own ninjas and those of other countries.

Or, to show the countries that Konoha has not declined and is still the number one ninja village in the ninja world.

If it is held well, Konoha's reputation can naturally rise, and if it fails...... The blow to Konoha is not insignificant.

"The old man is really cautious. However, I heard that in the joint ninja exam held by Konoha this time, there will be a ninja from Uchiha who will participate in this exam. ”

"Yes, this Uchiha ninja's name is Uchiha Itachi, and he is the eldest son of the current Konoha Uchiha patriarch Fugaku. Many people say that he is a genius that the Uchiha does not see once in twenty years. ”

The shrine maiden also paid attention to this and answered smoothly.

"This is really a very powerful gimmick, but with the ninjas of the Uchiha clan as the focus, are the Konoha executives planning to ease relations with the Uchiha?"

Kazuhime laughed amusedly.

"Maybe that's what to think about."

The shrine maiden doesn't know much about this matter, and when it comes to the high-level of Konoha, it is naturally impossible for outsiders to know easily.

"The old man said that among the high-level leaders of Konoha, the guy named Shimura Danzo has been targeting Konoha Uchiha since the death of the second Hokage...... I always feel that this time the middle ninja exam is not very simple. ”

Kazuhime groaned.

"What does Ichihime-sama mean?"

"I want to leave Konoha after watching this joint shinobi exam in Konoha and then return to the country of ghosts. You can go over and arrange it. ”

"But ......"

"It's nothing, but it's a rare genius in Uchiha in twenty years, isn't it quite an interesting thing?"

"Yes, I see. I'll arrange it. ”

Thinking of Kazuhime's true identity, it is natural to be interested in the genius strength of the Uchiha clan.

And this time the middle ninja exam is indeed a little different.

After the shrine maiden left, there was one person left in the room again, thinking about the bustling street outside the window.

"Uchiha Itachi...... Since my mother, I have been hailed as the most talented rising star in the Uchiha, so let me see how you do......"

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"Is the middle ninja exam...... I see, Father. ”

Itachi, who heard the news, was also very excited.

He didn't know why his leader Shangnin, Shui Wuyue Teak, had never recommended him to take the Zhongninja exam.

Day and night, he served as a shinobi under the command of Shui Wuyue Teak, and I thought it would last for a long time, but I didn't expect that the order would be directly conveyed by the high-level to let him participate in this middle ninja exam.

Itachi knew that there was also a reason for the Uchiha clan in this.

Among the supporters is his father Fugaku, and if Fugaku does not interfere with it, it is estimated that it will be difficult for him to get out of the situation of Shinobi.

In fact, he also faintly felt that his team led the ninja water without moon teak, and he didn't seem to want him to become a middle ninja.

However, this time, with the direct intervention of the high-level, Shui Wuyue Yumu had no power to stop him from participating in the Zhongnin exam.

As long as you become a middle ninja, the degree of freedom will be much more relaxed.

"Although Hokage-sama agrees with you to participate in the Chunin exam, there is only one requirement."

Fugaku looked at Itachi with a serious face.

"Request?"

"This time, you have to take the middle ninja exam alone."

"Alone?"

Itachi was taken aback.

However, isn't it necessary to show qualified teamwork skills to become a necessary element of Zhongnin?

If you are a person, how can you demonstrate such ability?

"Don't be nervous, that's what makes you great. Prove that Hokage-sama recognizes your abilities. And, as my son, you are capable of doing such a thing. ”

Fuyue said seriously.

Itachi was puzzled, but he understood that this was his only chance to be promoted to the middle ninja.

"As long as you can pass all the exams and defeat all the candidates in the exam room, you will be allowed to become a shinobi, which is also the agreement between me and Hokage-sama. Moreover, after the Chunin exam, you will be selected by Hokage-sama to be a member of the Dark Division. ”

With that, Fugaku's eyes lit up as he looked at Itachi.

Dark ...... If Itachi can enter the shadows, then it will undoubtedly be a tiger for the Uchiha clan.

Let Itachi enter the shadows, this is the plan of the three generations of Hokage, but why not the opportunity of the Uchiha clan?

The three generations of Hokage are already old, and the root of the group can only use some intrigues behind the scenes, and the three shinobi have left one after another, but the Uchiha has himself and a pillar like Shisui, and Itachi can become the third pillar of the Uchiha in the next few years.

No matter which way you think about it, Fugaku doesn't think that he will lose in the next encounter.

As long as Itachi can become a member of the Shadows, the Uchiha clan can gradually gain authority in Konoha and even information from the higher-ups.

This is good for the Uchiha clan.

Letting Itachi join the Shadows, to some extent, also means that the Hokage has softened their attitude towards the Uchiha clan.

Itachi was even more surprised.

It's a solo exam again, and it's a dark part......

Such information came to his mind, causing Itachi to frown and ponder.

"So, there is only one way left in front of you, and that is to defeat all the candidates, become the best ninja in this Lianwa Zhongnin exam, and make a name for our Uchiha clan."

"Yes. I know. ”

The ferret, who can't figure it out, can only obey such an arrangement.

"Don't use too much pressure, with your strength, don't worry about anything. The ten-year-old dark side, even Ha Feng Shuimon and Kakashi Hachiki can't compare to you. The future of the Uchiha is counting on you, Itachi. ”

Bo Feng Shuimen and Kakashi Hachiki are both genius ninjas who once honored Konoha, especially the former, at the age of twenty-four, he became the fourth generation Hokage of Konoha and with the power of one person, he almost reversed all the unfavorable situations on the battlefield for Konoha.

Such a genius ninja has always been Itachi's attention and yearning for existence.

Now hearing his father Fuyue's affirmation, Itachi felt that the pressure on his body was even heavier, and he gradually felt that he couldn't breathe.

But the village and the family must not be disappointed.

I also need to become stronger to reverse all the injustice and killing in this ninja world.

Therefore, this body is still able to hold on.

Seeing the determination in Itachi's eyes, with a satisfied smile, Fugaku left Itachi's room.

As his son, as long as he has this determination and perseverance, sooner or later, he will lead the Uchiha to restore his past glory.

In that way, the position of the fifth generation Hokage is also within reach.