Koki's Praise, Kurenai's Shyness, and Asuma's Jealousy

Obito's steps froze abruptly at the sudden call, his body involuntarily turning towards the source of the voice.

Two familiar faces came into his view—his contemporaries, Red and Asuma.

They were sitting leisurely in front of the meatball stall, with several skewers of meatballs emitting an enticing aroma and two cups of steaming tea in front of them.

Her red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, revealing bright eyes, and a friendly smile played on her lips.

Asuma, with his untamed spirit, pierced through the rising steam and accurately spotted Obito's presence.

The sudden appearance of the two made Obito temporarily forget his worries about Koki, and his face blossomed with the joy of reunion.

"Red, Asuma!" Obito responded loudly, his voice filled with surprise.

At the same time, Koki, who had been walking briskly, heard those two familiar names, and his heart skipped a beat.

Koki immediately stopped and turned around. He saw Obito waving in the direction of the dumpling shop, and in the distance, he saw Kurenai and Asuma.

As fate would have it, Koki felt his heart race; he had never expected to see those two familiar figures at this moment.

His gaze was drawn to Red and Asuma as if by a magnet, and he forgot his earlier displeasure.

Kurenai and Asuma seemed pleased with Obito's appearance; they stood up and waved for Obito to come over.

Obito hesitated for a moment, his gaze lingering on Koki for a split second, before carefully taking his hand and quickly heading towards the dango shop.

Koki forgot all his previous displeasure, and excitement and nervousness mingled in his heart. He followed closely behind Obito.

With Koki gently Obito her hand, Koki and Obito stepped into the cozy space of the dumpling shop. The shop's decorations were simple yet full of homey charm, and the air was filled with a sweet aroma that made one want to take a bite.

They sat down opposite Red and Asuma, and Koki's gaze involuntarily drifted towards Red and Asuma sitting opposite her.

Her long red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, highlighting her exquisite, porcelain-like face. Her red eyes, sparkling like stars, always held a gentle smile, like the warm spring sun, making people feel warm and close.

She looks like a miniature version of herself when she grows up; she's incredibly cute.

However, her sweet and lovely appearance is by no means the delicate appearance she seems to have.

This person dares to show off their Genjutsu in front of their own younger brother! Their courage is truly admirable.

In fact, if Kurenai were to encounter any ninja other than Itachi, she—this master of Genjutsu —would be a match for any other ninja.

But a twist of fate made her confrontation with her younger brother an inevitable destiny.

One is Itachi who could get a perfect score because the test paper only had 100 points, and the other is Itachi who could defeat top Kage Level powerhouses like Orochimaru and Deidara single-handedly, leaving them completely helpless.

When Kurenai Yuhi faced two incredibly powerful individuals who posed a threat to the village—Itachi and Kisame —she remembered her duty as a ninja.

Even knowing the disparity in strength, she still chose to give it her all to fight for her beliefs!

Who says women are inferior to men? When it matters, women are just as capable as men!

What a brave little girl! Koki silently gave Hong a thumbs up in her heart.

Asuma, on the other hand, gives off a completely different feeling.

Asuma, a young boy, had his hair loosely draped over his shoulders, and a defiant glint flashed in the depths of his eyes. His demeanor and expression silently revealed his independence and confidence.

Although he has not yet shown the rugged, weathered man he will become later, his unrestrained and unconventional spirit is already subtly revealed, allowing one to perceive his extraordinary temperament at a glance.

Asuma, who appears in the anime, always generously treats his students to barbecue. When faced with danger, he always protects his students and bravely steps forward.

Asuma was born into the Sarutobi Clan, and his father was the current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. In terms of family background, he could be considered a true "crown prince" in modern terms, and should have left his mark on the higher echelons of society.

However, the reality was quite different; Asuma's relationship with her father was extremely distant.

During a mission to protect a daimyo, Asuma disagreed with the Third Hokage. In a fit of anger, he resolutely left the village and joined the daimyo of the Land of Fire, becoming one of the "Twelve Guardian Ninja".

These twelve individuals were all among the elite, demonstrating Asuma's exceptional abilities.

However, as time went on, a split emerged within the Twelve Ninja, with the radical faction led by Kazuma and the conservative faction led by Asuma forming a stark opposition.

Radicals argue that the existence of the Hokage is unnecessary, and that real power among ninjas should belong entirely to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

Asuma naturally disagreed with the issue involving his father.

The two factions fought each other incessantly, resulting in heavy casualties. Eventually, the organization disbanded, and Asuma returned to the village.

Kurenai noticed Koki's gaze shifting between the two of them. She smiled warmly and broke the silence, "Hello, little brother, I'm Kurenai, and this is Asuma. You're Obito's friend, right?"

Upon hearing Kurenai's voice, Koki suddenly snapped out of his reverie. He smiled brightly at Kurenai and said, "Hello, Kurenai-neechan. My name is Koki, and I'm also from the Uchiha Clan."

After saying Koki couldn't help but add, "Your sister is really beautiful."

Koki's words were like a spring breeze across a lake, stirring ripples in Hongxin's heart.

When Kurenai Yuhi heard Koki compliment her on her beauty, she couldn't help but look at him.

The first thing that catches the eye is Koki's clear, mirror-like eyes, pure and flawless, like those of a child untouched by the world. It's immediately clear that his praise comes from the heart, without any impurities.

A faint Kurenai Yuhi rose to her cheeks at that moment, and she felt her heart beat a little faster.

She felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to the handsome and sweet-talking little brother in front of her.

He secretly admired her: This is truly a different kind of Uchiha.

In her mind, the Uchiha Clan always presented themselves as cold and arrogant, but Koki gave people the feeling of a warm sun in the cold winter, warm and not scorching.

However, this scene appeared quite differently to Obito and Asuma, who were standing nearby.

Asuma's face instantly darkened. He had always had special feelings for Kurenai Yuhi, and seeing her blush when she blushed at someone else, even a child, made him feel uneasy.

But in front of the girl he liked, he tried his best to suppress his emotions and avoid showing his disappointment.

On a side note, the author's note has a word limit, so it can only be added to the main text:

Even though I was out having fun, I still revised the article extensively yesterday, changing all the intimate details.

The second chapter about the king was also deleted. It's not that I couldn't write it, it's that I didn't want to write about other worlds anymore.

Even the drafts that had already been written were revised extensively.

There are so many things to change, I'm so frustrated, I just want to apply for a complete settlement.

But thinking of my babies who have always been with me, I gritted my teeth and changed all the questions marked "it".

This was no small undertaking; they worked on it until late at night, and finally, they were released.

From now on, I'll probably have to focus more on the plot. I originally planned to write about the first kiss right away, but that will have to wait.

This period ended quickly, time flew by, school, Third Shinobi World War, the Warring States period map, and then I came back.

When they return, it will likely be during the Fourth Shinobi World War, and Sasuke and Naruto will be much older.

Once the child is older, you can start developing a romantic relationship.

Then it can be finished.

This is my first book. I originally wanted to write something heartwarming and slice-of-life, plus some side stories, to reach a million views.

But judging from the current situation, it's unlikely. At the very least, Itachi's storyline is over. It's really heartbreaking.

I feel very sad, like I haven't taken good care of my child.

Writing a book is so hard! *⁂((✪⥎✪))⁂* Thankfully, I have you all! ♡(*´∀`*)(*´∀`*)♡

If I speed things up a bit, I estimate this book will be finished around 500,000 to 600,000 words.