In short, cultivation still requires time and the accumulation of knowledge and experience, and it is impossible to reach the heavens in one step.

So in the following time, the ferret is very patient, and has been steadily learning and accumulating, precipitating.

He's only five years old, and he's still a long way from actually participating in the battlefield and becoming a true ninja.

During this time, Uchiha Fugaku also kept his promise, and after Konoha and Uchiha initially reached diplomatic relations, he freed up time to stay at home, and did not return home for a long time because of his duty to work.

Everything was so smooth and nothing big happened.

Before I knew it, a year had passed since I returned from the battlefield.

Boom Boom Boom –

Fireworks like meteors rushed into the sky, exploding in the sky under the light of bright stars, and the flowers were full of flowers.

With the sound of firecrackers, the land of fire ushered in a new year.

Konoha 51 years, spring, late at night,

Itachi and Artoria sat in the hallway, watching the fireworks rise in the sky.

Looking back on the previous year, his life was very fulfilling,

Not only has he improved his strength, but he has also learned a lot about Uchiha, Konoha, and the Land of Fire...... of information,

Behavior and thinking are gradually maturing, with the thinking of an adult.

A year is a long time, not a long time,

But in short, a lot has changed.

A year ago, I was still feeling lost for the meaning of life when I just stepped on the battlefield.

At that time, I looked at the ninjas who fought to the death with determination and fear in their eyes.

I don't know why people want to survive.

I just wondered, is everyone's hard work in cultivation just to be able to spend those few seconds on the battlefield to prove that they have existed in this world?

Now, the ferret has connected with many people in his life and gradually understood the meaning of life.

What Artoria said at the time was a sense of honor, a sense of the big picture, and a ...... war and so on, he also slowly recognized and understood.

"Happy New Year, Lord Artoria."

Thinking of this, Itachi got up politely and congratulated Artoria on the New Year, "Thank you very much for taking care of you this year, I hope that in the next year, we can grow together." ”

“…… Happy New Year. ”

Artoria was stunned for a moment, then got up as well, and greeted him a little unaccustomedly, "I'm also looking forward to your performance in the next year." ”

There are no rituals and traditions in Britain.

But following the locals, this world is no longer the world she is in, and Great Britain has been destroyed.

Over the course of a year, she gradually accepted the status quo and began to slowly integrate into the world with the help of Itachi.

"But today's mental warfare training, let's pause it first."

Artoria then suggested, "You should probably rest early, didn't your father say that there will be celebrations in the village and clan tomorrow?" ”

"It's a once-a-year festival, so you're looking forward to it, right?"

"If we go according to the previous specifications, we will most likely see the opportunity for the Daimyo of the Fire Nation to meet with the four generations of Hokage."

"Since I came to this world, I have never seen the name of the country."

"Although I understand that strength is not necessarily one of the conditions that a king should have, I am really a little curious about how he, as an ordinary person, is in power in this ninja world."

Celebrations and daimyos?

Itachi nodded and agreed to her proposal, "Then let's suspend today's practice first." ”

In fact, he wasn't expecting much of a celebration.

Because he doesn't like crowds, he's always been reluctant to do so.

Rather than going out to attend a festival and seeing what kind of person the daimyo was from afar, he wanted to continue his practice at home.

Right now, whether it's Chakra's system, or the magic system, or the Sharingan, these knowledge make him a little immersed in it, and he can't extricate himself.

However, Artoria was rarely interested, and Itachi was willing to accompany her......

……

Ding Dong –

The next morning, just after breakfast, Itachi heard the doorbell ringing in the house.

"Itachi, your friends are here."

Immediately after, the gentle voice of the mother sounded from the courtyard.

Friend?

Itachi doesn't have to think about it, he knows who is coming.

"Looks ...... It's not just the two of us who are going to play with us today. ”

Itachi said in his heart, "I should have thought that with Hui's character, I would definitely not miss this kind of excitement." ”

"And since he wants to go, he naturally won't let go of bringing a few of them."

"Eventually, a few of them will come to me together."

As he spoke to Artoria, he got up and was about to leave the house.

"Itachi."

But Fu Yue, who was still at the dining table, called out to him with breakfast, "Today's day...... Very important. ”

His face was a little serious.

"I understand, nothing will happen."

Itachi nodded, understanding what he meant.

And Artoria came to the courtyard, across a door,

Itachi saw from a distance that Uchiha Zen and the others were waving at the door, while his mother was waiting, and without reminding herself, she left the guests who came to the door aside.

However, to his surprise, among the several of them, he did not see Hui's figure.

"Mother, just leave it to me here."

Itachi whispered to Mai Trin, "I probably won't come back for lunch at noon." ”

On a day like today, I would probably come back late after going out.

"Okay, be careful when you're out and about."

Mikoto smiled and nodded with Hui and the others, didn't bother them much, and turned back to the house.

"I haven't seen you in a while, guys."

Itachi turned his eyes to the few friends in front of him, "Happy New Year." ”

"Happy New Year."

Zen and the others also replied solemnly.

When they talk to Itachi, they are always unconsciously affected by that serious, flat tone, and become nervous and serious.

"Hui ...... Went on a mission? ”

Itachi followed them out and asked, "Or is it that his father is locked up again?" ”

"I'm on a mission, I set off the night before yesterday, it seems to be a B-class mission."

Zen smiled and replied, "Originally, he was looking forward to this celebration and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce his teammates to us." ”

Rin also interjected on the side, "That guy keeps talking about how good his teammates are, and we want to see it." ”

"yes, it's a pity."

Itachi stood in the middle of several people, nodded casually, and brought up the matter of Zen again, "The last time I saw you, I heard that your plan was to sign up for the assessment of the Zhongnin promotion, what was the result?" ”

Zen replied: "I have successfully registered, but the specific assessment will have to wait for a month." ”

"I wish you success."

Itachi blessed him.

Along the way, he asked Rin, Shanchang, and Qi about the current situation separately.

Since that day of separation, although they have had occasional dinners, it is true that they have not had much opportunity to practice together.

As for...... The fact that they were invited to their home was never done by Uchiha Zen and the others, and they seemed to be a little afraid of their father.

Every time, I called myself outside and had a meal together.

Behind them, a figure followed silently, without speaking.