Originally, Uchiha Aozora thought he would see a happy smile on the little boy’s face.
Who would have thought the little boy would casually knock away his pinwheel, cast a sideways glance, and say: “Do you think I’m a three-year-old child?” Uchiha Aozora didn’t get angry with the child, saying: “If not?” “I’m already four years old!
In another year I can enter the Ninja Academy.” The little boy put his hands on his hips, tried hard to stand on tiptoes, and looked up as he spoke.
Looking at the little boy trying hard to act mature, Uchiha Aozora found it funny but also realized his strategy was wrong.
Children in the ninja world mature early; they have to learn ninjutsu at four or five, and some go to the battlefield at six or seven.
Thinking about how he had bought lollipops, pinwheels, balloons, and other things in advance, he instantly felt a bit stupid.
Before Uchiha Aozora could feel sad, the little boy asked: “You guys are ninjas, right?” “That’s right!” “Then show me a couple of ninjutsu!” “——” The three were speechless.
“So you can’t, then.
And you call yourselves ninjas, turns out you’re just rookies!” “…” Ever since the beautiful woman left home, the little boy had changed entirely, transforming from a well-behaved young master into a mischievous demon.
Not only did he have a sharp tongue, but he also had many ideas for playing around.
One moment he wanted to go outside to get some air, the next he wanted to play ninja games, and then he wanted to go see the Ninja Academy ahead of time.
If the three didn’t do exactly as he wished, he would threaten to complain to his parent, say the three were abusing him, and have his mom give them a negative evaluation.
At first, the three were quite accommodating to him, but eventually Inuzuka Aya couldn’t stand it anymore and gave him a good beating, which finally made him settle down a bit.
Moreover, after this beating, he clung to Inuzuka Aya, calling her “big sister” non-stop, and obeyed her every command.
Inuzuka Aya became the little brat’s big sister, and the second mission was easily completed.
After handing in the mission, Aburame Shibi announced Squad Three would take two days off to rest and reorganize.
Uchiha Aozora held the newly received 1,500 ryo, but wasn’t very happy.
Because in this second mission, he didn’t harvest any small water drops.
On the way home, Uchiha Aozora thought carefully about the small water drop issue.
“What exactly went wrong?” “Was it because the little brat didn’t say words of gratitude?” “Or does taking care of a brat not count as a good deed?” “Or was it because my contribution this time was too small?” Various doubts appeared in his mind, but unfortunately he had no reference answers, and everything was just a guess.
While pondering, Uchiha Aozora’s train of thought was interrupted by a commotion ahead.
“What’s wrong?
Why is everyone blocking here.” “It looks like a carriage overturned, and the intersection is blocked.” “How did it overturn?” “An old person was blocking the middle of the road, the driver couldn’t control the carriage, so it overturned.” “The old person is still standing in the middle of the road, and won’t leave no matter what people say.” “Say no more, the Uchiha are here, let’s see how they handle it?” “How will they handle it?
Won’t they just take them away forcefully?” He didn’t want to join the excitement, but Aozora faintly heard the word “Uchiha”.
After thinking for a moment, he still squeezed into the crowd.
“Excuse me, please let me through!” Relying on his flexible and strong physique, Uchiha Aozora entered the inner circle in a few moves.
In front of him was an intersection, and an old grandma of considerable age was standing in the middle of it, with the overturned carriage nearby.
Two black-haired ninjas wearing ninja flak jackets were negotiating separately with the old person and the carriage owner.
Soon, the carriage owner shook his head, sighed, and then let that black-haired ninja help right the carriage.
It seemed the carriage owner’s problem was resolved, but the old person’s problem was not.
Next to them were many stopped vehicles.
Uchiha Aozora immediately recognized that the ones wearing the ninja flak jackets were ninjas from the Police Force.
As the complaints in his ears grew louder, Uchiha Aozora stepped forward, preparing to understand more of the situation.
One of the black-haired ninjas stepped forward to stop him, saying: “Police Force business, idlers keep away!” Seeing his unapproachable appearance, Uchiha Aozora deeply understood why the Uchiha were unpopular in Konoha.
It’s Konoha Year 49, even the Hokage advocates for service with a smile, yet the Uchiha still retained the initial set of service standards.
He wasn’t angry either, and said directly: “I’m Uchiha Aozora.
I want to ask if there’s any way I can help?” Hearing it was a clansman, that person’s demeanor immediately changed.
His voice became noticeably gentler.
He patted Uchiha Aozora’s shoulder and said: “It’s a brother from our own family.” Then, he explained in distress: “This old grandma won’t listen to reason; no matter what we say, she just won’t leave.” Uchiha Aozora nodded, then moved a bit closer to listen to how the other Uchiha was trying to persuade her.
“Grandma, this is an intersection, don’t block the way here.” “If you keep doing this, I’ll escort you to the Konoha Prison.” “…” The negotiating Uchiha kept emphasizing the importance of the intersection, and even threatened the old grandma from time to time.
But the old grandma remained completely indifferent to his threats, her eyes just looking into the distance.
Uchiha Aozora had a guess and said to the Uchiha beside him: “Can I give it a try?
I have some ideas.” “Oh, Aozora, you have an idea?
That’s good.
I’ll tell Sosuke.” After saying that, he went up and whispered a few words to the negotiating ninja, while pointing at Uchiha Aozora at the same time.
That person turned back to look at Uchiha Aozora, and Aozora smiled amicably.
He considered for a moment, walked over with a cold face, and said: “Aozora, right?” Uchiha Aozora quickly nodded.
“Yuichi said you have a thought?
If you have an idea, go try.
It’s fine if you fail.” Uchiha Aozora gave him a surprised look; cold face but a warm heart.
He walked up to the old grandma and asked: “What are you doing here?” The old grandma didn’t turn her head, saying: “I’m waiting for someone.” “Waiting for whom?” The old grandma replied: “I’m waiting for my son.
He went to school, and I’m waiting for him to come home for dinner.” Uchiha Aozora’s eyes lit up, so he asked: “Waiting for your son?
What school does he go to?” “Him?
He goes to the Ninja Academy.
He’s already in third grade this year, he’s about to graduate!” Speaking of her son, the wrinkles on the old grandma’s face radiated with the glow of happiness.
How could a grandmother in her sixties or seventies have a child in the third grade of the Ninja Academy?
Uchiha Aozora looked thoughtful.
If his guess was right, this old grandma should be suffering from amnesia.
In the ninja world, this symptom is not common, mainly because there are not many long-lived elderly people, so it’s perfectly normal that the two Uchihas didn’t understand it.
Having confirmed his guess, Uchiha Aozora decided to coax the old grandma and help her get home.
He observed the old grandma’s clothing.
It was neat and clean, and he couldn’t even determine the quality of the fabric.
Preliminary estimation suggested she should be cared for by family members, and her family should be quite wealthy, not requiring her to work.
But with Uchiha Aozora’s superficial experience, he could only determine this much.
To help the old person return home, more information was needed.
“Your son is really amazing!” Uchiha Aozora first praised her son, making the old grandma smile from ear to ear, and then asked: “Where do you live?
Maybe your son has already gone home!
School has been dismissed for quite a while now.” “Oh——, you’re right little boy, Ken might have already gone home.” “I want to go home.” (END CHAPTER) Thank you for the support, friends.