A Warm, Happy Time

"Oh." Koki nodded slightly. She'd chosen the name herself. "Have you figured it out yet?"

"Just a little bit." Kakashi put down the scroll in his hand and turned his gaze to Koki. "Shisui is indeed a genius, having proposed many excellent strategies, but we'll know how effective they are when we test them out at the training grounds tomorrow."

"Indeed." Koki had no doubt about Kakashi's statement.

Seriously speaking, everyone in this room is exceptionally talented. Even Obito, who seems to be the worst now, will later become the boss who triggers the Fourth Shinobi World War. Not to mention Itachi, who is still asleep, his battle wisdom is unparalleled, and his divine operation during the Impure World Reincarnation left Koki speechless.

Thinking about it this way, Koki felt immense pressure. What she feared most were those who were more talented than her and worked harder than her. These geniuses were already outstanding enough, yet they were still incredibly diligent. Kakashi and Shisui's efforts go without saying, and even Itachi was now starting to study the Ninjutsu on the scrolls.

At this moment, only Obito was by her side. Koki looked at Obito with a relieved expression. Obito was making rice balls under Mikoto's guidance.

"Not bad, not bad," Koki nodded, silently praying that Obito wouldn't try to get involved Obito him.

"What are you thinking about?" Shisui could tell at a glance that Koki wasn't thinking anything good, and gently pinched his cheek. "Why didn't you dry your hair? Haven't I told you many times? Hmm?"

Kakashi's gaze towards him also carried disapproval.

Shisui was practically perfect—gentle, patient, and meticulous. She willingly took care of every aspect of his life and almost never lost her temper. However, Shisui was particularly strict about Koki's health.

Every time Koki comes out of the shower, she just quickly dries her hair, which makes Shisui angry.

"I was wrong, I was wrong," Koki hurriedly grasped Shisui's hand, pleading for forgiveness.

Shisui recoiled as if burned, quickly pulling her hand back, her cheeks flushed, and stammered, "Go, go to the sofa, I'll help you dry your hair."

"Okay." Koki nodded obediently.

The two walked towards the sofa, but unexpectedly Kakashi followed them over.

While Shisui went to get a towel, Kakashi spoke seriously, "Why aren't you drying your hair?"

"Uh..." Koki sat on the sofa, speechless.

Why did he feel that Shisui and Kakashi were just like his other two fathers?

"You'll get a headache if you don't dry your hair." Kakashi realized he was being too serious and softened his tone.

"Yes, I'll definitely do it next time!" Koki promised confidently.

Kakashi then smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly.

The two looked at each other in silence. After a moment, Shisui brought over a towel.

Koki sat on the sofa, obediently tilting his head back as Shisui gently dried his hair. Kakashi stood to the side, watching the heartwarming scene of the two interacting, lost in thought.

Shisui's touch was gentle and skillful, each wipe making Koki feel incredibly comfortable. His gaze was focused and tender, as if he were caring for the most precious treasure.

Koki closed her eyes, contentedly enjoying this rare moment of peace and happiness.

"That's wonderful," Koki murmured.

"What did you say?" Because Koki's voice was too soft, Shisui didn't hear her clearly. He stopped what he was doing and moved closer.

"I say, it's so wonderful to have you all by my side!" Koki opened her eyes, looked earnestly into Shisui's eyes, and said loudly again.

This is good, and I hope this kind of time can last forever.

"Damn it! Koki, what are you yelling about? You scared me! I finally managed to make these rice balls, you better pay me back!" Obito's exasperated voice came from the side.

"Hahaha, Obito-nii, come and hit me!"

"Don't think I won't. You just wait and see."

"Help! Shisui, save me!! Kakashi!!"

"You idiot Kakashi, get out of my way!"

"And you, Shisui Uchiha! Get out of the way!"

Laughter and the sound of chasing footsteps echoed inside the house.

"Huh? So after Uncle Sakumo submitted his resignation, he met Dad, and then the two of you came back from the Hokage Building together?" Koki asked in surprise.

"Yes, I hit it off immediately with Fugaku, and we had a very pleasant conversation." Sakumo sat opposite Koki, nodded slightly, and placed a piece of fish on his plate.

Not to be outdone, Kakashi immediately picked up some fish and gave it to Koki as well.

Shisui carefully picked out the fish bones and then placed the fish meat into Koki's bowl.

Fugaku was shocked and silently took a bite of rice. Mikoto, on the other hand, watched the scene with a smile, her expression unchanged. Only Obito shouted, "It's not fair! Why aren't you giving me any? I want some too!"

"Here, Obito-nii, this is for you." Koki placed the mountain of fish meat from her bowl into Obito's bowl.

"You should eat too..." Seeing that Koki had already brought it over, Obito felt a little embarrassed, so he held up his bowl and wouldn't let him take any more.

Koki patted his little belly; he was already full from eating barbecue, and he couldn't very well refuse the fish that was offered to him. Luckily, Obito rescue in time.

"Won't someone see that?" Fearing that these people would put more fish in his bowl, Koki cleverly changed the subject.

"It's alright if they see it, I'm no longer the Anbu Captain," Sakumo said nonchalantly.

Seeing Sakumo's radiant expression, Koki thought that working really does age you. Look at Uncle Sakumo, he looks so much younger and more energetic after he quit his job.

"No, what I mean is, is it okay if those higher-ups find out that Uncle Sakumo is getting close to the Uchiha?" Koki, a little worried.

Who knows if those paranoid executives might see it as some kind of conspiracy?

"What's there to be afraid of? Let them come if they dare." Fugaku appeared fearless, and Sakumo nodded indifferently beside him, saying, "That's right, we'll take them on one by one."

This startled Koki, who sat up straight and stared at Fugaku with a look that said, "How did you become so arrogant?"

"Could it be that you also spread those rumors I heard at the barbecue restaurant, Dad?"

While eating at the Akimichi Clan's barbecue restaurant, Koki overheard people discussing the incident at the Military Police Force that day.

Within days, the news that the Uchiha Clan would no longer hold positions in the Military Police Force would surely spread throughout Konoha.

"Ahem, of course I did it." Fugaku coughed twice, feigning seriousness, but his face clearly said, 'Come praise me!'

"Dad, you're brilliant! This way, everyone will know that the Military Police Force has nothing to do with our family anymore. We won't have to worry about those trivial family matters, nor will we have to endure other people's criticisms. They'll still have to be on duty day and night, and also keep an eye on spies outside the village. Root those people in the village, they'll be exhausted. I bet they won't even have time to monitor other families anymore."

Koki looked at Fugaku with adoration, her emotional appeal reaching its peak.