A gentle breeze blew in the evening, carrying the scent of grass and green trees. The night under the hazy moonlight looked particularly gentle.
In front of the Hokage's house, a child was pacing back and forth, looking very anxious.
"Why haven't you come back yet? All the guests have arrived."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke murmured, and suddenly two black figures appeared in his field of vision. With a happy face, he opened his arms and legs and ran towards the person.
'Today, the third generation didn't show any support to Shinnosuke?' Uchiha Mizuki was full of doubts. 'This is a bit abnormal. Could it be that I really misled you to be angry with Jiraiya? That's not true!'
Shinnosuke looked at the back of his father who had taken the first step, looking particularly depressed.
Uchiha Mitsuki pinched Shinnosuke's face and began to divert the little guy's attention, "What did Shinnosuke do today?"
The little guy raised his head and glanced dejectedly at the big tree not far away, "Brother Jianyue, I went to catch birds in the tree today. I caught them for a long time, but I didn't catch anything..."
Hearing this, Uchiha Mitsuki burst out laughing.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked confused, "Brother, what are you laughing at?"
"Shinnosuke, there are no birds on the tree in front of the Hokage's house..."
——Because it’s all dark parts.
He laughed secretly in his heart and did not say the second half of the sentence. Seeing Shinnosuke's reluctance, he hesitated for a few words and then walked into the courtyard with Shinnosuke in his arms.
As soon as he entered the door, he was stunned by the battle in front of him!
Sitting at the middle seat in the courtyard were Koharu, Mito Monen and his wife Biwako, looking solemn as if they were having a meeting.
Sitting on the left seat were Tsunade, Orochimaru and Jiraiya. As soon as they saw him walking in, they immediately stopped whispering as they just met.
The seat on the right was occupied by the contemporary Ino Shika Butterfly duo who are direct descendants of the Third Hokage - Nara Shikadai, Akimichi Chodai and Yamanaka Ijin. Three mature middle-aged men looked at him with smiles and the same expressions.
The last seat did not surprise him, it was Kushina, Minato, and his cheap dad Uchiha Nami. However, the atmosphere at this table was slightly awkward, maybe because of the cheap dad, Minato and Kushina
Nai seemed a little reserved.
'In the small courtyard, there are actually three Hokage, two advisors, and a future Jonin squad leader gathered together. The worst among the rest are all Jonin. Wow, this battle is a bit awkward!'
Uchiha Mizuki walked calmly and calmly to the cheap dad despite everyone's attention. After chatting with the cheap dad for a few words, his eyes were attracted by Oudou in his father's arms.
When the little guy saw him looking over, he happily stretched out his little arms and hugged his hand, and started babbling.
He picked up his younger brother and started giggling. Kushina, Minato, and Shinnosuke beside him leaned over curiously, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively, no longer deserted as before.
Uchiha Mitsuki chatted with them word by word, his attention always falling on the uppermost seat in the middle.
While talking and laughing, the Third Hokage put on a home kimono and sat down next to his wife Biwako.
Uchiha Mitsuki knew very well that even if he was worried about the third generation's face, it was absolutely out of common sense to have so many high-level officials from Konoha attend such a small genin promotion banquet.
Sure enough, the door opened again, and Danzo Shimura, the last member of the Third Generation small group, walked in with a sullen face and an air that was even bigger than that of the Third Hokage.
Not far away, Shikashiro Nara, who was the advisor of the Hokage, saw this and said goodbye to his friends for the time being. He got up and went to the upper-level seats. Several people at the table had serious expressions, their voices were low, and they were discussing something mysteriously.
This situation undoubtedly made Uchiha Mitsuki more firm in his judgment. It seems that something happened! He lowered his head to hide his curiosity. It is now the 25th year of Konoha, and there are still at least three or four years before the Second World War in the Ninja World.
Time, what is worthy of the high-level officials of Konoha gathering together?
It's not an external problem, it must be an internal cause! He slowly clarified his thoughts.
'How about asking the Sannin?'
Thinking of this, Uchiha Mizuki stood up and put his younger brother in his father's arms. He turned around and smiled apologetically at the people around him, saying, "I'll go greet senior brothers and the others!" After that, he quickly walked towards the Sannin.
.His movements were very light and did not attract anyone's attention.
Soon, Uchiha Mitsuki sat down next to Jiraiya, raised his head and asked in a low voice: "Brother Jiraiya, why are all the teacher's friends here? Is there anything big happening in Konoha recently?"
"Oh, you little brat, why are you just joining in the fun!" Jiraiya shook his head and said solemnly: "But it's okay to tell you. The Fire Nation has sent a new envoy to the village."
"The new envoy in the village? Fire Nation?" Uchiha Mitsuki continued to ask.
Jiraiya looked at his teacher silently.
Uchiha Mitsuki looked at Tsunade who was aside. At this moment, Tsunade also changed from her usual boldness. Her beautiful eyebrows were lightly frowned, and there was a look of embarrassment in her beautiful eyes. She had no intention of talking to him at all.
What's going on, why does Tsunade look so embarrassed? Uchiha Mitsuki's heart seemed to be scratched by countless kittens, and his curiosity drove him to take a look at the last Orochimaru.
Orochimaru, who was always aloof, sat quietly with his arms folded, his golden vertical pupils filled with worry.
This style of painting is ruined! Uchiha Mizuki now completely understands that there would be ghosts if nothing happened!
Seeing that the three of them didn't want to talk to him at all, Uchiha Mitsuki stood up to leave and slowly returned to his seat.
'The envoy of the Fire Nation in the village? What kind of disturbance can a Fire Nation official cause in Konoha where ninjas are rampant?' He frowned and muttered in his heart.
After thinking for a long time and still unable to figure it out, Uchiha Mitsuki turned to look at Kushina and Shinnosuke who were teasing his younger brother. His eyes were full of complexity. It's good to be ignorant!
The precocious Minato noticed something was wrong at night, patted his shoulder and sat down next to him. His eyes were full of worry. His and Minato's eyes met in the air. In the end, he shook his head without saying anything, and looked up at the sky high in the night sky.
The hanging full moon is secretly lost in thought.
The cool breeze of autumn blew by, but it could not dissipate the sorrow in everyone's hearts. The moon, high in the sky, would never care about mortals. She slowly climbed up the treetops, minding her own business.
Under the moonlight, the Third Hokage stood up, took a sip from his wine glass, and said loudly: "Today is the fifth birthday of my little disciple Uchiha Mitsuki, thank you all for coming! Mitsuki, Minato, Kushina, you three little guys are here
I'm here, and I'll introduce you to the pillars of our Konoha Village!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Mitsuki ignored Minato and Kushina's flattered expressions and neatly took their hands, followed behind the Third Hokage and greeted everyone one by one.
After some polite exchanges, the three of them completed the genin promotion ceremony under the watchful eyes of all the bosses.
At the end, the Third Hokage said warmly: "From now on, you are the ninjas of Konoha. You must bear in mind the will of fire, fight for Konoha with all your strength, and be prepared to sacrifice anytime and anywhere.
Ninja battles are not child's play, so you should take matters into your own hands! By the way, your leading jounin teacher wants me to inform you to gather on top of Hokage Rock tomorrow morning."
"Am I going to become a genin now?" Kushina looked confused.
Minato responded blankly: "It seems like this..."
"Obviously I was still at the ninja school this afternoon..." Kushina murmured.
Seeing the performance of the two little guys, everyone laughed kindly. The genin promotion ceremony finally ended with everyone's applause. After everyone left birthday gifts for Uchiha Mitsuki, they left one after another.
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Uchiha Nami hesitated to speak, and finally pointed at the gift he gave to his son, and reluctantly left with the Uchiha picture in his arms.
The Third Hokage left with other senior officials.
Uchiha Mitsuki took advantage of the end of the show to get in front of Minato and said to Kushina: "I'll take you back!" Before Kushina could reply, he immediately turned to look at Minato: "Minato-kun can be alone.