Konoha 50 years, summer,

Konoha launched a firefight with many parties at the same time, and the proportion of battle losses was seriously unbalanced.

As a result, Sarutobi was forced to sign a peace treaty with Iwakure, officially declaring the end of the war between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth.

As the war gradually stabilized, the village's commission system began to slowly reactivate, and more or less mandated tasks appeared in the village.

However, the level of these entrusted tasks is not high, and most of them are D-level and C-level.

Many of the village's shinobi teams squatted at the task commission office every day, waiting to receive the task as soon as possible and earn commissions.

In this situation where there are many monks and few meats, Uchiha Hui and his teammates are also fighting in it every day, so that the original plan to practice together has only been carried out a few times.

But everything has nothing to do with the ferret,

As a child, he can be free and uninhibited,

He doesn't have to worry about money, and he doesn't have to worry about the rating of the ninja title.

And compared to before, my father will control himself strictly, and test himself from time to time.

Now, since returning from the battlefield, my father has not guided him in his cultivation for a long time.

He seems to think he has enough self-control.

In fact, the weasel's self-control is indeed very strong.

In addition, now that Artoria has been by his side, his daily routine and practice are very well planned.

However, compared to practice, Itachi now has more things to worry about.

"Mother, what's wrong with you? Is it very sick? ”

When Uchiha Mikoto returns from the hospital again, Itachi finally can't help but ask about her mother in the living room.

It's going to take two months, right? Why did my mother's illness never get better?

Compared to Itachi's worries, Mikoto smiled when she heard his inquiry, and asked gently, "Itachi, if you had a younger brother or sister, would you be happy?" ”

Younger siblings?

Itachi, who was still worried, was stunned.

glanced vaguely at Artoria next to her.

After receiving her affirmative nod, his gaze became a little confused.

In front of him, although his mother's smile was no different from the gentle smile in the past, he could feel some different meanings from it, such as ...... Happiness and anticipation?

"I ...... I'm going to be an older brother? ”

Itachi's gaze slipped from Mikoto's face and landed on her stomach.

There seems to be some slight bulge.

In this, are you pregnant with your future younger siblings?

"Yes, you're going to be a brother."

Mai Koto smiled softly, reached out and hugged Itachi, letting his ears close to his stomach, "When your younger siblings are born, as an older brother, you must protect your younger siblings." ”

Protection...... Younger siblings?

Itachi was unaccustomed to pressing her face against her mother's belly and listening to the sounds.

Although it was very faint, he really felt a different aura from it.

It's like physical energy, spiritual energy, and chakra, a breath that I have never felt before, is being conceived in this belly.

This is......

"The breath of life."

The thought came to Itachi's mind.

I have witnessed death and the passing of life.

And this is the first time he has witnessed the birth of life, or rather...... Soon to be born.

"How long will I see them."

Unable to help it, Itachi raised his head and asked a little impatiently.

And his reaction obviously caught Mai Sakato off guard, this was the first time she had seen something in her son...... As a child's own emotions.

It's like a toy, a favorite food, a favorite person...... I can't wait.

It's real, it's unreservedly true.

It's completely different from the way he used to like to hide his thoughts.

"Eight months to go."

Looking at such a son, Mai Trin replied softly: "But there are about two months left, and he will be conscious in his mother's belly." ”

"At that time...... If you keep talking to your mother through her belly, maybe when your brother or sister is born, he will know you directly. ”

Are there two months left......

Itachi gently pressed his palm against his mother's stomach and took a moment to remove it.

He raised his head seriously and looked at his mother, "Mother, I'll go to practice first." ”

His demeanor changed a little too quickly, so that Mai Qin didn't even react to how her son, who was full of anticipation a second ago, changed back in an instant.

After a while, she nodded stunnedly, "Oh good, let's go." ”

"Mother, rest well."

Itachi politely stepped back, gave a serious admonition, and left the living room.

"I think I'm going to work harder in the future."

Hurrying back to his bedroom, Itachi grabbed his sword and prepared to head out for a new day of practice, "And I think I'm ready to start trying my hand at advanced swordsmanship." ”

It's been two months since Artoria started her training in earnest.

Last week, Uchiha Hui couldn't stand standing guard at the commission office every day and took a few days off.

During the holidays, when he once again proposed to practice together, he had communicated with him and tried a test of using his arm to directly fight against the fire escape.

Although the results were not very pleasant, and his arm was still slightly burned, the strength of his flesh had increased significantly.

"I've known you for so long, and it's the first time I've seen you anxious."

Artoria followed him closely, "Is it because of a future brother or sister?" ”

"Well, I've got to protect him."

Itachi doesn't shy away from what he really thinks in his heart, "Before he was born, I wanted me to have some strength. ”

Although he may already have the level to fight against ordinary shinobi, this is not enough, he still needs to become stronger.

When the weasel felt the fetus in its mother's womb just now, a sense of responsibility inexplicably rose in his heart.

Itachi's responsibility to protect himself on the battlefield, as if his mother was responsible for the family's daily affairs, and Itachi realized that he had a responsibility.

As an older brother, it is the responsibility to protect younger siblings.

Glory and protect the kingdom and protect the people than Artoria said...... This simple sense of responsibility gave him thoughts and beliefs about spiritual practice.

"Nice start."

Artoria smiled and replied, "But there is one thing I have to warn you about, your father seems to be very busy during this time, and I don't seem to see him at home very often. ”

"If your mother is pregnant, this time should be very much in need of companionship."

"In addition to the time for practice in the morning, why don't you spare the cultural classes in the afternoon and the time in the evening to accompany your mother?"

For her proposal, the Uchiha Itachi, who was originally running out, paused, "You're right, my father has been busy with the affairs of the clan during this time, and it is true that he rarely takes care of this family. ”

"But I don't want to give up the cultural class in the afternoon."

"Do you remember when Merlin used to guide you in your dreams through magic? While resting your body, you receive guidance in your dreams. ”