Ruri got up bright and early the next morning. This was the day he would head to the front lines to support the fighting.
"Ruri, are you leaving already?" Mei Ling Hyuga came out of her room and asked when she heard him getting up.
"Sorry, Aunt Meiling. I woke you up. I was just going to pack my things and set out!" Ruri turned around and said to her.
"All right, get your things packed. I'll go make you breakfast. It'll be ready soon!" With that, Mei Ling Hyuga turned and left Ruri's room, heading to the kitchen to make him breakfast.
Ruri was about to say something, but Mei Ling Hyuga had already left his room. Watching her go, he shook his head with a smile and thought, Ah! It feels so good to have a home! Having someone care about you feels even better!
Ruri turned back to the equipment in front of him and began packing the things he would need for battle.
Seven or eight minutes later, Mei Ling Hyuga came out of the kitchen carrying the food.
"Ruri, come out and eat!" Mei Ling Hyuga called toward his room.
Hearing her call, Ruri picked up his equipment and left the room.
"Uncle Hizashi, you're awake too!" Ruri said when he saw Hizashi Hyuga coming out of the bedroom.
Hizashi Hyuga nodded and said to Ruri, "Yes. Come eat. Once you're finished, go report in!"
Ruri hurriedly finished his breakfast, then prepared to head to the Anbu assembly point.
"Ruri, remember what I told you!" Hizashi Hyuga said when he saw Ruri getting ready to leave the house.
Ruri smiled at Hizashi Hyuga and nodded. "I know, Uncle Hizashi!"
Just then, Mei Ling Hyuga walked up beside Ruri and gathered him into her arms. Then