This Uchiha Itachi is very lonely

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

So in the following time, Itachi was very patient and kept studying, accumulating and settling steadily.

He is only five years old, and there is still a long time before he can truly participate in the battlefield and truly become a ninja.

During this period of time, Uchiha Fugaku also kept his promise. After Konoha and Uchiha initially established diplomatic relations, he took time to stay at home instead of staying away from home for a long time due to duty.

Everything was so smooth, nothing major happened.

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

Boom boom boom——

Fireworks like shooting stars rushed into the sky, exploding in the sky under the shining of bright stars, and the flowers were in clusters.

With the sound of firecrackers, the Fire Nation ushered in a new year.

Konoha 51, spring, late night,

Itachi and Arturia were sitting in the corridor, admiring the fireworks rising in the sky.

Looking back on the past year, he lived a fulfilling life.

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

His behavior and thoughts have gradually matured, and he has the thinking of an adult.

One year is a long time, but not very long.

But in short, a lot of changes have taken place.

A year ago, when I just stepped onto the battlefield, I was still confused about the meaning of life.

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

I don't even know why people want to survive.

I just wonder, is everyone practicing so hard just to spend those few seconds on the battlefield to prove that they have existed in this world?

But now, Itachi has connected with many people in his life and gradually understands the meaning of life.

At that time, he also gradually recognized and understood the words Arturia said, such as sense of honor, overall view, war... and so on.

"Happy New Year, Lord Artoria."

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

"……Happy New Year."

Arturia was stunned for a moment, then stood up and greeted him somewhat unaccustomedly, "I'm also looking forward to your performance in the next year."

Britain has no such etiquette and traditions.

But do as the Romans do, this world is no longer her world, and Great Britain has been destroyed.

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

"But today's mental battle training will be suspended for now."

Artoria then suggested, "Maybe you should go to bed early. Didn't your father say that there will be celebrations in the village and clan tomorrow?"

"As a celebration that only happens once a year, you should be looking forward to it, right?"

"If we follow past specifications, we are likely to see the chance for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to meet the Fourth Hokage."

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

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

Celebrations and famous names?

Itachi nodded and agreed to her suggestion, "Then let's pause today's practice."

In fact, he was not looking forward to any celebration.

Because he doesn't like crowds of people, he has always been averse to activities in this area.

Rather than going out to attend the celebration and see what kind of person the daimyo is from a distance, he wanted to continue practicing at home.

At the moment, whether it's the chakra system, the magic system, or the Sharingan, all this knowledge makes him immersed in it and he can't extricate himself.

However, Arturia was unusually interested, and Itachi was willing to accompany her for a while...

…

Ding dong——

Early the next morning, Itachi had just finished breakfast when he heard the doorbell ringing inside the house.

"Itachi, your friends are here."

Then, my mother's gentle voice sounded from the courtyard.

friend?

Itachi knew who it was without even thinking.

"It seems... we are not the only ones going to play together today."

Itachi said in his heart, "I should have thought of it earlier. With Yihui's character, he would definitely not miss this excitement."

"And since he wants to go, he won't let Zen and the others go."

"In the end, several of them will come to me together."

While talking to Artoria, he stood up and was about to leave the house.

"Weasel."

But Fugaku, who was still at the dining table, having breakfast, stopped him, "Today's day... is very important."

His face was a little serious.

"I understand, nothing will happen."

Itachi nodded, indicating that he understood what he meant.

He and Arturia came to the courtyard, separated by a door.

From a distance, Itachi saw Uchiha Zen and others waving to him at the door, while his mother was waiting aside, ignoring the guests who came to the door without reminding him.

But what surprised him was that he did not see Hui among them.

"Mom, just leave this to me."

Itachi said softly to Mikoto, "I may not come back for lunch."

On a day like today, if you go out, you will probably come back very late.

"Okay, be careful when you go out."

Mikoto smiled and nodded with Hui and others, without disturbing them, turned around and went back to the house.

"It's been a while, everyone."

Itachi became serious and looked at the friends in front of him, "Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

Zen and others also responded solemnly.

When they talked to Itachi, they would always be unconsciously affected by the serious and flat tone, and become nervous and serious.

"Hui...have you gone on a mission?"

Itachi asked as he followed them out, "Or is he locked up by his father again."

"We're on a mission. We set off the night before yesterday. It seems to be a B-level mission."

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

Rin also chimed in, "That guy keeps talking about how awesome his teammates are, and we want to see them."

"Yes, it's a pity."

Itachi stood in the middle of a few people, nodded casually, and mentioned Zen again, "The last time I saw you, I heard that you wanted to sign up for the Chuunin promotion test. What was the result?"

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

"I wish you success."

Itachi blessed him.

Later, along the way, he asked Rin, Shanchang, and Qi several people who were familiar with each other about the current situation.

Since that day they parted, although they occasionally had dinner together, they really had no chance to practice together.

As for... the original invitation to them to be guests at home, Uchiha Zen and others had never accomplished it. They seemed to be a little afraid of their father.

Every time, I would call myself outside and have a dinner together.

Behind them, a figure followed silently without saying a word.