Steady Happiness (2)
Although Fugaku stood at the door, his eyes kept drifting towards Koki. Ever since his son came here, his heart had been filled with joy, but his face still maintained a serious mask.
He casually glanced at Koki several times, secretly thinking: Why isn't that brat coming over yet? Does he have so much to say to Obito?
Unbeknownst to him, his every move was being observed by Mikoto.
Mikoto secretly chuckled to herself as she watched the awkward father and son. She knew that although Fugaku appeared arrogant on the surface, he cared deeply for Koki.
Koki Fugaku looking up at the sky with such arrogance, Mitsuki couldn't help but want to laugh out loud, but worried that Fugaku would lose face, so she forced herself to suppress her laughter.
He coughed lightly, his expression turning serious, and said, "I'm sorry, Dad, I was too hasty just now. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you."
Fugaku felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing his son's sincere apology, but he still stubbornly replied, "Oh."
His gaze seemed to drift casually into the distance, but a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
Mikoto looked at Fugaku's feigned composure and act as if nothing was wrong, feeling both annoyed and amused. She still had a smiling expression on her face, but her actions were ruthless, and she forcefully twisted Fugaku's arm behind his back.
Caught off guard, Fugaku was suddenly struck by a sharp pain that made him wince, but he endured the pain without making a sound.
Mikoto's twist was so powerful that Fugaku finally couldn't hold back and cried out in pain, "Ouch!" He could no longer maintain his previous nonchalant facade and hurriedly turned to look at his son, forcing a relaxed smile as he said, "It's alright."
The father and son's eyes met, Koki quickly walked to Mikoto's side. Mikoto hugged her son tightly, her smile as bright as a flower.
She gently stroked Koki's hair, her eyes filled with boundless love, and whispered, "Alright, you two, father and son..."
Sunlight, like fine gold dust, filtered through the window frames and fell on the old wooden floor, casting a soft, warm glow.
In the living room, Mikoto and Fugaku sat in the center, Sakumo and the Sannin on their left, and Koki on their right. Two children were held tightly in his arms, one was young Itachi, and the other was Kabuto. The others stood neatly to one side of Koki.
"Kakashi, move a little more to the left."
Kakashi frowned slightly, but still obediently took a small step to the left. His eyes revealed a hint of reluctance, as if he didn't quite like this kind of posing.
"Obito, don't move!"
Upon hearing this, Obito immediately stopped scratching his head and stood there solemnly, trying his best to maintain a dignified posture.
"Koki, smile."
Upon hearing this, Koki's face immediately broke into a bright smile.
"By the way, Kakashi, why don't you take off your mask? It'll look even cooler in photos!" Might Guy suggested enthusiastically, giving Kakashi his signature thumbs-up!
Kakashi rolled his eyes at him, dismissing the suggestion with a firm shake of his head.
"Look at you, who could you have asked to come? You asked him to take pictures!" Obito looked at Kakashi with disdain.
"..." Kakashi was speechless for the first time after being Obito, and secretly regretted his decision.
In fact, ever since Might Guy walked into the room and started moving his body excitedly, he had realized he had made a big mistake. However, it was too late to say anything now, and he could only grit his teeth and continue.
"Alright, Kai-senpai, that's good enough. Let us take the picture." Koki smiled brightly, her eyes filled with a little shyness, but mostly happiness.
Upon hearing Koki's words, Might Guy immediately straightened up, raised his camera, and shouted, "Alright! Come on, look at me! One, two, three!"
With the crisp click of the shutter, time was frozen in that moment.
In that instant, everyone's joy was eternally preserved. Koki gazed at the photo that had just been taken, a surge of emotion welling up within her.
At that moment, he had no idea that this was just the first family photo, and that more and more people would gradually appear in the pictures in the future.
As time goes by, this big family continues to welcome new members, and in every group photo, Koki's eyes always retain a touch of shyness and an unwavering happiness.
As time goes by, this feeling has never changed.
Night fell quickly, and the bright moon hung high in the sky, its silvery light spilling across the earth like a veil, adding a touch of dreamlike beauty to the night.
At this moment, the lively banquet officially began.
The cheerful music, accompanied by people's laughter, filled the air.
A giant cake, towering over ten layers high, slowly entered the venue. Its pure white cream was adorned with colorful flowers and fruits, emitting an enticing aroma that made one's mouth water.
Standing before the enormous cake, bathed in Koki, Koki closed his eyes and made his birthday wish.
Happy birthday, Koki!
The moment Koki happily blew out the candles, everyone shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the sky and breaking the silence of the night.
At the same time, dazzling fireworks burst forth, shooting straight into the sky. People looked up at the sky, deeply awestruck by the beautiful sight.
The light from the fireworks illuminated everyone's faces, reflecting the joy and blessings in their eyes.
"This is truly a beautiful moment..." Tsunade murmured to herself, gazing up at the sky. Jiraiya and Orochimaru silently nodded in agreement.
At this moment, the three of them were no longer the fearsome Sannin, but just ordinary people.
"Thank you everyone! Come and try some cake!" Koki called out to everyone.
With everyone's concerted efforts, the cake was quickly cut, Koki personally handed out slices of the sweet and delicious cake to everyone, sharing the joy with them.
Fugaku and Mikoto looked at their son with eyes full of love, the Uchiha Clan members beamed with pride, and the villagers offered their heartfelt blessings.
The Sannin accepted the cake from Koki, smiled and nodded to express their gratitude. Their friends, including Shisui, Kakashi, Sakumo, Obito, and Rin, also offered their best wishes.
Yakushi Nonō and the children from the orphanage surrounded Koki, while Little Itachi and Little Kabuto blinked their big eyes and smiled innocently.
Thank you all. May we all be happy.
As the last guests departed and the noise subsided, the room remained warm and inviting.
The sumptuous dishes on the table emitted an enticing aroma, and the fine wines and spirits delighted Jiraiya and Tsunade.
Jiraiya and chuckled, "We're in for a treat tonight."
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him, but couldn't hide the anticipation in her eyes.
With his arm around Sakumo, Fugaku declared boldly, "Tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk!"
Sakumo nodded repeatedly, a smile on his face. It was Koki's birthday today, and he was happy too. "Then let's drink!"
Seeing the lively scene on the adults' side, Koki, unusually, poured herself a glass of wine.
He turned to Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui: "How about we have a drink too?"
The three of them naturally agreed.
Kakashi's eyes showed a hint of relief, Obito excitedly raised his cup, and Shisui also gently raised his cup.
"Cheers!" The four glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.
Koki savored the liquid in her glass; the spiciness exploded on her tongue, followed by a satisfied sigh.
Everyone was exceptionally happy and in high spirits tonight. They drank and chatted, reminiscing about the past and looking forward to a bright future.
As the effects of the alcohol intensified, Koki gradually lost his senses. His cheeks flushed crimson, his eyes became hazy, but a joyful smile remained on his lips.
He happily started singing, and everyone sang along with him; the song echoed throughout the room.
Finally, Koki slumped onto the table and fell asleep. A voice seemed to whisper in his heart, "I know everyone is by my side."
The sound helped Koki sleep even better.
In his dream, Koki seemed to see a beautiful world where there was no war, where his family and friends were. No matter how turbulent the future might be, as long as they were by his side, he would have nothing to fear.