Konoha Qiweiju

That night, Zhen Xiu forgot how it would end.

I just remember that Uzumaki was always speaking, and I occasionally responded with a few words.

The old father seemed to want to tell him everything he had never said before.

From his heroic stories back then to Zhenxiu’s naughty past when he was a child.

From the realization between life and death to the recent trouble going to the toilet.

For the first time, Zhen Xiu was not tired of his old father's mumbling. On the contrary, he was very cooperative.

That night, he had no sleepiness.

The conversation didn't end until Uzushio talked until late at night and fell asleep slowly.

Shinshu looked at Uzumaki's sleeping, frowning face, and felt more and more in his heart.

As long as a person lives, so will the vegetation.

Originally it was something that should be taken lightly, but not many people were able to take it lightly.

Shinshu originally thought that he didn't have much feelings for Uzumaki.

But he didn't understand until now.

The friendship between father and son will not really become dull due to lack of contact.

No one can be so stubborn when it comes to the life and death of their loved ones.

Seeing Uzumaki sleeping like a child, Shinshu gently brushed the silver thread scattered on the face of the ravine.

Zhen Xiu was silent for a long time, and finally exited the room.

Outside the house, Mito was sitting on the steps, staring blankly at the starry sky, wondering what he was thinking.

What we can know is that, like Zhen Xiu, she doesn't feel much sleepy.

"Sister, I haven't slept yet."

Shinshu opened his mouth and Mito turned around.

"Is daddy asleep?"

"Well, I'm already asleep."

Shinshu said, sitting next to Mito.

"sister……"

Zhenxiu wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, something seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say a word.

Mito smiled and said, "What's wrong? Our little Zhen seems to be growing up too."

"Sister, have you looked away?"

Seeing Mito's look much more relaxed than before, Shinshu was a little confused.

Logically speaking, Mito and Uzumaki's relationship is deeper than that of Shinshu.

But now she seems to have gotten over that sadness.

This surprised Zhenxiu very much.

"Is there anything I can't bear to see? I've encountered this kind of thing too many times."

Mito sighed and looked towards the horizon.

The starry river seems unable to contain Mito's sigh.

Shinshu didn't speak, waiting for Mito to tell.

It seemed like a very long story, but it seemed like it could be told in one sentence.

"Xiao Zhen, do you know how many brothers and sisters we have in total?"

Zhenxiu shook his head.

From the moment he was born, it was just him and Mito.

The other siblings never seemed to hear them mention it.

"There are seven in total."

Seven!

In the Warring States Period, it was neither too much nor too little.

In an era when combat power is in short supply, having an extra child is a bonus.

Because one more person means one more fighting power.

This is the first time Zhenxiu has heard of this number.

"The eldest brother was more than forty years older than me. He died the year I was born. After that, the second sister, the third brother, the fourth brother, and the fifth sister all died one after another. They did not die from diseases,

But they died in the war. In that chaotic era, when they went out every morning, you had no idea whether they would come back at night."

Mito's tone was very serious.

She had seen her relatives die one after another.

"And your mother also died in the second year after giving birth to you. We have spent our whole lives in the death of our loved ones."

Speaking of his mother, Mito's eyes became even sadder.

When that kind mother died, Mito still remembered how heartbroken he cried.

At that time, she was only twelve or thirteen years old.

At a young age, Mito has experienced too much.

Therefore, she hates war.

She is full of yearning for peace.

Then one day, she met Hashirama.

The man whose whole body radiates light.

His wish is peace.

At that moment, Mito fell into despair.

Not only is Hashirama's strength strong, but also because his heart yearning for peace is so consistent with Mito's.

Only two similar hearts can come together.

Because they all have the same pursuit.

Mito didn't say much, but Zhenxiu's eyes changed.

It turns out that one can be numb in the face of death.

But being numb doesn't mean not being sad.

It's just that Mito can choose a better way to handle this matter.

"Xiao Zhen, we can't change life or death. What we can do is to accompany daddy in the last days."

After Mito finished speaking, he stood up and walked into the room.

Even if it was Uzumaki who was sleeping, Mito wished he could look at it a few more times.

Because the current whirlpool tide is still warm.

Once he loses his temperature, it's already too late.

Zhenxiu sat on the steps, motionless.

His mind is very confused.

He didn't know many reasons.

But now, he feels sad.

This sad feeling cannot be filled by any reason.

Only after experiencing it can people understand.

When the sun just rose the next day, Zhen Xiu was busy in the kitchen.

This time it's not scrambled eggs, but three-egg shaomai.

This is a dish of great significance to both Shinshu and Uzumaki.

Zhenxiu is also looking for the memories between father and son.

Uzumaki ate deliciously and was very happy.

Even though his sense of taste is gradually losing.

One month may seem like a long time, but it is actually very short.

The time Uzumaki can wake up is getting less and less.

Originally I could be awake for eight hours a day, then it became six hours, four hours...

He came here once during the Banshu period, and when he saw his old grandfather, he didn't feel much in his heart.

Growing up, Banshu didn't have much time to see whirlpool tides.

When it comes to feelings, there aren't many.

Such a reaction is not surprising.

But the gloomy atmosphere around him still made Banshu's heart waver.

But that's all.

One day a month later, both Shinshu and Mito were waiting by Uzushio's hospital bed, waiting for the moment he woke up.

Suddenly, Uzumaki opened his eyes.

The turbidity in his eyes gradually dissipated, and he seemed to become more energetic.

Zhenxiu and Mito looked at each other, their eyes becoming a little sad.

Returning to the light.

That day, Uzushio got up for the first time in a long time.

With the support of Shinshu and Mito, we walked for a day in Uzushiogakure.

At sunset, he stood on the top of the mountain and closed his eyes forever.

There was no movement, as if he was asleep.

It was just that the last trace of life in the body was withdrawn.

"You brat, just do whatever you want. The most important thing in life is to have no regrets. I will bless you in heaven."

Uzushio's last words are forever engraved in Shinshu's heart.

Uzumaki thought about it.

But there is not much joy in true cultivation.

This blessing comes a little late, but it is not too late.