Steady Happiness (Part One)

Inside the room, Koki sat cross-legged on the soft bed, holding a bright red apple in her hand, occasionally taking a small bite, making a crisp sound.

His other hand gently embraced Itachi, looking very relaxed, as if he owned the whole world.

Hatake Sakumo stood quietly behind Koki, gently combing his hair, the comb slowly weaving through his cascading black hair.

"Are you happy now?" Sakumo asked softly, his voice full of affection.

Koki nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with laughter, and replied crisply, "Mmm!"

Yes, how could he not be happy? When he woke up, the problem that had been bothering him for so long was suddenly solved, and the gloom in his heart was swept away.

Orochimaru is indeed a man of considerable skill and ability, which commands respect.

Koki turned to look at the small pills placed by the bedside, secretly thinking that she must make sure everyone took them later, not even Kakashi.

He had already begun to plan in his mind what he should have Orochimaru research next.

Thinking of this, Koki couldn't help but feel excited, and her body involuntarily shifted.

"Hey, hey, don't move! I just braided your hair!" Hatake Sakumo said hurriedly, with a hint of anxiety.

Is it easy for him to braid a pigtail?

Koki immediately resumed her obedient posture and dared not move again.

Seeing how well-behaved Koki was, Hatake Sakumo couldn't help but smile. He gently patted Koki's head, his eyes full of affection. "Alright, go out now. Go apologize to your father and don't let him worry."

"Okay." Koki nodded in agreement.

Looking back on my actions, I realize I did go a bit too far.

Koki slowly pushed open the door, which seemed to be a passage connecting two worlds. The moment he stepped into the courtyard, the scene before him stunned him.

The courtyard was bustling with activity, the sunlight streaming down, but fragmented by the countless moving figures.

Children, dressed in brightly colored clothes, mingled with the crowd, their laughter echoing throughout. Meanwhile, elders sat around large round tables, chatting and laughing, their teacups steaming and filling the air with wisps of heat.

The courtyard was bustling with people, many familiar and unfamiliar faces. Koki stared blankly at it all, because his attention had been focused on Itachi and he hadn't noticed that so many people had come.

At this moment, Koki felt as if he were in a strange world, and the noise and bustle around him made him feel a little lost.

"Koki!" A vibrant voice pierced the noise, drawing everyone's attention to Koki.

Standing in the courtyard, Koki's skin was as white and translucent as jade, and a few small braids hung playfully over her shoulders, adding to her lively charm.

He was like a celestial being who stepped out of a painting, breathtakingly beautiful.

Everyone was stunned by the sight before them. For a moment, the entire courtyard was silent as everyone was immersed in this breathtaking scene.

Are there really people in the world who are so beautiful?

Koki turned to look at the sound and saw Might Guy standing in front of him. He was giving a thumbs up, his white teeth shining in his smile, and he was sitting at a table, waving enthusiastically at Koki.

Seeing Might Guy's energetic appearance, Koki felt his tension and unease ease a little, and he quickly ran over with his younger brother.

As they approached, Might Guy stood up, gave Koki a big hug, and patted him on the shoulder, "Happy birthday, Koki!"

Koki nodded somewhat shyly, then Might Guy pulled Might Guy to a seat. Only after Koki sat down did she realize that, I don't know who arranged it, but this table was full of her old acquaintances.

Kai is full of energy, Kurenai has a gentle smile, Asuma has a cheerful laugh, Hayate, Koto, and Hyuga Haruka.

Why is he here too? Koki looked at Hyuga Haruka curiously, but he lowered his head and avoided his gaze.

"Happy birthday, Koki!" Everyone sent their birthday wishes to Koki.

"Thank you..." Koki said softly, her voice tinged with emotion.

Might Guy gave another thumbs up, his smile especially bright, "You're welcome! We're good friends! Let's celebrate today!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Koki stood up and walked towards the door.

By the door, a handsome young man stood bathed in sunlight, radiating a soft glow. He stood there quietly, and the beautiful scene amazed those who came and went, even causing Obito, who was standing at the door, to momentarily lose his composure.

"Snap out of it!" Koki ran over and waved her hand in front of Obito.

Obito remained staring blankly at Koki, his wildly styled hair falling across his face, adding to his untamed charm. After a moment, he smiled. "You look really good today."

"When am I not good-looking?" Koki teased him deliberately.

"Oh dear, that's not what I meant," Obito quickly explained.

"Okay, okay, I know, I was just teasing you." Koki laughed so hard she bent over, her clear laughter echoing in the air.

"Where are Kakashi and Shisui?"

"They're setting things up inside."

"Oh?! So, Obito-nii, are you slacking off?" Koki blinked her big eyes and looked at Obito mischievously.

"You little ingrate, I've been busy since this morning!" Obito said, feigning grievance.

Speaking of his busy day, he couldn't help but think of that idiot Kakashi, who had secretly run away! This made him extremely annoyed.

However, when he looked at Koki, his eyes were filled with an uncontrollable smile.

"Okay, okay, I'll go apologize to Dad." Koki whispered to Obito.

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Fugaku, who was clearly concerned but pretending not to be looking at them.

"What's going on?" Obito frowned and asked worriedly.

"Oh, it's a long story, but I'll keep it short. I just lost my temper with him in a moment of anger," Koki said somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's alright as long as it's nothing serious." Obito a sigh of relief. He looked at Koki's swaying braids, couldn't resist gently pinching them, and then said with a smile, "Go apologize to your uncle."

"Good."

Obito's gaze was fixed on Koki's bright smile, and his heart began to race uncontrollably.

"Go quickly, even the clan leader can't wait any longer." Obito his head slightly, trying to hide his wildly beating heart and the faint blush rising on the tips of his ears.

"Okay, I'll come find you again later!" Koki turned and walked towards Fugaku.

"Good."

Obito watched Koki figure, he knew this birthday was destined to be an unforgettable memory for Koki, and he would always be by his side, witnessing every beautiful moment.