Chapter 41 Planting Trees During the Ninja Village Period (21) Bamboo is also becoming more and more skilled...
When Itachi Uchiha woke up, Takeshi Senju was already gone.
Little Uchiha carefully made his bed and folded the blankets, then noticed an even smaller mini pillow next to Senju Takeya's pillow, as if it were prepared for a tiny person. He never expected the Wood Release Master to be so childlike.
Uchiha Itachi walked to the balcony and drew back the curtains. The view outside the balcony resembled a town from a fairy tale. The red brick and green tile houses blended harmoniously with the flowers, plants and trees. The lush ivy hanging from the opposite house did not look decadent or messy at all, but rather had a kind of vigorous vitality that had softened the passage of time.
The air is fresh, and just standing here makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.
The door opened, and the Wood Release user, seeing Itachi Uchiha awake, wasn't surprised. He simply said, "Let's eat."
"Yes!" Itachi Uchiha quickly agreed and followed Takeshi Senju downstairs for dinner.
The detached house where Senju Takeya lived was filled with various potted plants and trees, which blended perfectly with the house, making it seem alive and breathing. Uchiha Itachi remained reserved, but at the same time, an idea popped into his mind—he wanted to live in a house like this in the future.
Living here makes me feel like all my worries disappear; there's a natural sense of comfort.
No wonder Senma sent him over; Senma always has his reasons for doing things!
Uchiha Itachi decided that from now on he would be a good younger brother who didn't care about anything and would listen to his older brother. After all, the entire clan was being supported by his older brother, Ogiwara. Ogiwara was only a few years older than him and had already achieved so much; he was practically Hokage material.
Wait, Hokage potential?
That's right! It's the form of the Hokage!
Who else could be the future Hokage but Senma! As long as Senma becomes Hokage and everyone listens to him, war will never happen again, and no one's life will be as worthless as grass, drowning in the smoke of war. Everyone can live a good life!
So we can follow this line of thinking when deciding what to do in the future.
Having had a good night's sleep, Itachi Uchiha's mind was exceptionally clear. As he thought about it, his expression became firm, and he obediently sat down at the dining table as Senju Takeya instructed.
Senju Takeshi also placed breakfast in front of Uchiha Itachi; today's meal was plain noodles.
The straight-haired Uchiha's eyes lit up after taking a bite, and he slurped up the noodles in big mouthfuls. Only after finishing did he realize how heartily he had eaten, and he felt a little embarrassed. He turned around and found that Senju Take was no longer there. Instead, he came over with a basket full of planting tools on his back and handed him a small hoe.
“It’s still water,” said Senju Take.
Uchiha Itachi strangely understood Senju Takeya's meaning, "Shisui-nii's little hoe? Shisui-nii was also sent over by Ogima-nii?"
Thousand Hand Bamboo nodded as well.
With Shisui as a precedent, Itachi Uchiha's acceptance level immediately increased. He obediently followed Senju Takeru as they walked through the streets of the Senju clan's residential area. Suddenly, he noticed something: "The flowers and plants planted in each house seem to be different. There are red roses and... um... what I just saw was...?"
“Gesang flower, a flower that can bloom on the plateau, is very resilient.” Senju Take also picked up on Uchiha Itachi’s flower, “Grandpa said that the owner of that family was very tough and had a strong vitality since childhood, so I planted Gesang flowers.”
"The Rose House too?" Itachi Uchiha seemed to realize something, and a strange, slightly tingling feeling welled up in his heart.
“My mother-in-law said the person living in that house is a beautiful girl with a fiery temper in the clan,” Qian Shouzhu replied. “Red roses suit her very well.”
In a daze, Itachi Uchiha seemed to see those people still in the courtyard. In the blink of an eye, all he could see were those beautiful and lush flowers, plants and trees. He couldn't help but recall the brief description of the Senju clan—the Forest Clan.
The words of the elders were all remembered by the Wood Release Master. The gaps left by those clansmen who had never met were filled by the Wood Release Master with these bright or delicate flowers and plants. Even after the Wood Release Master left, as long as someone saw these flowers and plants, they would be amazed by the colors of life and leave an impression in their memory.
"What is the meaning of life..." Itachi Uchiha blurted out in a daze.
“Life has no inherent meaning, but its very existence is its greatest value,” Senju Take also replied. “Only those who possess emotions and the capacity for thought need meaning.”
The living remembering the dead is a kind of inheritance and meaning of life.
After a long silence, Itachi Uchiha revealed an incredibly gentle and enlightened smile: "The Wood Release Master is truly a very kind person."
A moment of confusion crossed the Wood Release user's expressionless face, but he quickly understood—that's what Ogima and Indra said about him too, so it seems he truly is the gentlest person in the world.
"You don't need to call me 'Master,' just call me the same way you would call Senma," Senju Takeya said. He had always regarded Senma as family, and he would treat him as his own younger brother.
“I understand, Takeya-nii.” Itachi Uchiha called him “nii” naturally and openly, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Mmm." Senju Takeya responded with a short, curt reply, and led the child to their destination.
Prior to this renovation work, all the bamboo that needed to be planted had been planted and all the repairs had been completed. Today, he only needed to come with his child to turn over the soil and water it. After all, fertile soil is more prone to weeds and insect infestation, so it needs to be maintained every now and then.
Starting from the easternmost courtyard, Senju Takeya had just taught Uchiha Itachi how to care for plants when Uchiha Shisui arrived with light steps. Shisui was already familiar with Takeya's regular work process and direction, so he easily found Senju Takeya.
"Takeya-nii! I'm here!" Uchiha Shisui slammed on the brakes when he saw Uchiha Itachi holding a small hoe. He was absolutely certain that the hoe in Itachi's hand was his!
The curly-haired Uchiha suddenly looked like a wilted cabbage, turning away slightly in a dejected mood. "If I had known Itachi was coming, I wouldn't have come. It would have bothered Takeya-nii and ruined your good atmosphere."
Seeing Shisui so distressed, Itachi Uchiha was at a loss, not knowing what to do.
“No, you’ve come at just the right time.” Qian Shouzhu also took a pair of garden shears from the basket he had put down.
Uchiha Shisui immediately smiled and took the garden shears as if nothing had happened, patting Itachi on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I won't be angry because my little brother took my tools~ Jealousy makes people unlikable~"
Uchiha Itachi looked at Uchiha Shisui, who was facing him and had his back to Senju Takeya, and swallowed hard.
Shisui's expression right now completely screams, "You have to tell me the whole story behind how you and Takeya suddenly got together!" He's even using his Sharingan!
In fact, Uchiha Shisui could completely guess that it was Ogima's idea for Uchiha Itachi to be with Takeya. Although he felt a little jealous because Takeya's affection was being taken away, Itachi was his cute little brother, and it was acceptable for an older brother to give way to his younger brother.
And playing with the little weasel is really fun; you should play with your little brother while he's still young.
With the help of Shisui and Itachi, Senju Take quickly finished his work, and the three of them were busy until almost noon.
"Takeya-nii, do you want to come to my house for dinner? Ogima-nii should have already cooked." On the way back to Takeya's house, Shisui extended a warm invitation. The curly-haired Uchiha's beautiful cat eyes widened, making him look just like an adorable and clingy Devonian cat. "Sure, sure~"
Thousand Hands Bamboo: ...
He could tell at a glance that this curly-haired Uchiha was trying to sway his mind by acting cute, but Senju Takeshi was also very susceptible to this, as long as the other party was willing to put in the effort for him.
"Put the tools down first." The Wood Release user was powerless against the Uchiha's cuteness offensive.
Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at Shisui, who was acting cute so naturally and effortlessly, as if he had been learning to act cute since he was in the womb. He had never seen Shisui like this before!
"Little Itachi, no cuteness allowed~" Uchiha Shisui chuckled, ruffling Uchiha Itachi's head, displaying a clear "you're not ready yet" attitude.
Itachi Uchiha's eyes died instantly, as if something had shattered in his heart, like the reliable image of Shisui.
It turns out that Zhishui is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning little devil, and an incurable possessive brother complex!
After putting away his tools, Senju Takeshi went out with the two young Uchiha.
"Takeya-kun, where are you going?" Tsunade was holding an account book, clearly wanting to ask Senju Takeya about something on it, but she didn't expect to see this scene.
“Aunt Tsunade.” Senju Take also stopped, “I…”
"No matter where you're going next, you have to stop for now. I have something I want to talk to you about," Tsunade said, waving the ledger in her hand.
Uchiha Shisui sensed something was wrong. If this matter were discussed, Takeya would definitely not have time for lunch. This made Uchiha Shisui's expression immediately turn serious: "Itachi!"
Uchiha Itachi immediately replied, "Yes!"
Two young Uchiha boys, one of whom suddenly lifted the Wood Release user from under his creaking back, and the other, even smaller boy, lifted the Wood Release user by his feet. The two worked together in perfect unison, but stumbled halfway up, surprised by the Wood Release user's weight.
Senju Takeya's muscle and bone density are several times higher than that of ordinary people, so his weight is much heavier than it looks. But this did not stop the two little Uchiha from their determination. They lifted him up and stabilized his center of gravity before sprinting.
Don't underestimate ninja cubs!
Tsunade almost didn't react in time. She wanted to stop them, but when she met the silent gaze of her only son, she realized that it was Senju Takeya's own will. She could only stop and watch the two little ones walk away. She could only curse, "Cunning Uchiha!"
They've completely stolen the heart and soul of her only son! Now he even goes over there every now and then to help out the Uchiha clan with some kind of project they're planning!
These little Uchiha kids call her Wood Release user "brother" all day long. Who can tell whose kids they are?
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Author's Note: Yesterday was my birthday, so I went out to play. That's why I'm a bit late with the bug fixing and corrections. Sending love to everyone! w
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