Chapter 40 Is this my younger brother?
The young ninja named Asuma spoke with disdain.
It seems that he is the only one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who dares to openly despise the highly respected Third Hokage.
But what can you do when he's the son of the Third Hokage?
In the Third Hokage's 'memory,' his relationship with this son had always been poor.
To some extent, they were practically estranged forever.
If he hadn't been unable to restrain himself this time, he probably wouldn't have come to see him at all.
As for why he couldn't hold back?
After all, rumors about the Third Generation and Yakushi Nonou are circulating everywhere in the village.
They spread very quickly and have spawned many versions.
This made the Third Hokage suspect whether Danzo was behind it all, deliberately trying to annoy him.
Of course, the gossip and scandals of such important figures are always very interesting.
Actually, that was fine, since it was just a rumor.
But when the news that the Third Hokage was moving to the vicinity of Yakushi Nonou's residence reached Sarutobi Asuma's ears, Sarutobi Asuma really couldn't sit still.
Good heavens, his wife just died not long ago, and he's already in such a hurry to find him a stepmother?
Although Asuma Sarutobi, as Hiruzen Sarutobi's son, was well aware of his father's lecherousness, he also knew that his father was very concerned about his reputation.
However, he never expected that this time, his father would be so shameless and blatant in his behavior!
This made Sarutobi Asuma feel very sorry for his deceased wife.
At the same time, he felt an impulse, so he went to the vicinity and began to spy.
Of course, having been discovered by the two junior ninjas, Asuma realized he wasn't ready to meet his father, the Third Hokage, and decided to leave first to compose himself.
Unexpectedly, just as he was about to leave, his Hokage father appeared and stopped him.
Um.
The appearance of the Third Hokage was also a well-thought-out decision.
Since Kabuto and Itachi had discovered Sarutobi Asuma's spying, it was best to deal with this embarrassing family matter as soon as possible.
As for how to handle it?
The third generation picked up the pipe and took a puff.
He said, "Asuma, since you're here, let's have a meal together."
"Are you here to see you and your new love showing off your affection?"
"Don't be misled by the rumors.
Yakushi Nonou and I are innocent," the third agent said confidently.
He believed that he and Yakushi Nonou were completely innocent, and that everything circulating outside was slander.
"Ask the people present, do you think they'll believe it?"
The Third Hokage did not look at Kabuto and Itachi.
Kabuto and Itachi both stood in the corner, trying to minimize their presence.
They said nothing, but they certainly wouldn't believe it.
Not only would they not believe it, but neither would the nearby secret service.
The Dark Guard knows more or less about the legend of the Third Hokage spying on others using a crystal ball.
So how could they possibly believe it?
Of course, if the three generations of elders asked, they would firmly say: We believe it.
"Whether you believe it or not, my innocence is clear in my heart."
Three generations have passed.
He walked up to Asuma.
Asuma hesitated for a moment, but still did not turn around and leave.
Then, the third generation raised his hand and placed it on his shoulder.
"Asuma, my son and I haven't had a meal together in a long time."
"...I don't want to associate with someone as despicable as you."
"Alright, enough talk, let's get started."
The Third Hokage simply took Asuma's hand, naturally.
Asuma was sweating and somewhat at a loss.
It had been a long time since his father had taken the initiative to hold his hand like this.
My father always seemed to want me to understand him.
But my father always does things that are hard to understand.
The father had not truly made any preparations to help him understand.
But this time...
His father took his hand.
This made Asuma a little nervous.
after all.
He had always longed to be like his father, the Hokage.
"Tsk."
He could only click his tongue and let his father lead him toward their new home.
Kabuto and Itachi followed silently behind.
Upon arriving at the new home, one can see that Yakushi Nonou is waiting at the door with a smile on her face.
He paused for a moment after seeing Asuma, but then immediately understood.
As an intelligence expert, she certainly couldn't possibly fail to recognize Asuma.
It's easy to guess why Asuma is here.
Welcome!
She smiled gently and said.
It warms people's hearts as always.
Asuma paused for a moment; he didn't find the old man's new lover unpleasant.
Then a very filial thought immediately popped into his mind: Could it be that the old man forced him to do it?
This made him despise his old man even more; at his age, he was still forcing other women to be with him.
It's nothing like him; he got together with a great beauty like Hong at such a young age.
He's clearly his father, so why does he seem so unlike his son?
They're really useless.
Just as Asuma continued to despise his 'unfilial father' in his heart...
His unfilial father had already dragged him into this so-called new home.
It's not very big, but it's been thoroughly renovated and some newer furniture has been replaced.
A brand new TV, a refrigerator, oh, and a crib nearby… Asuma shuddered.
He flung his father's hand away, walked unsteadily toward the crib, and looked at the baby lying on it.
"This...this is my younger brother?"
The cigarette fell out of his mouth.
With his mouth agape, he found it hard to accept what he was seeing.
I felt annoyed, but also had a very strange feeling.
After all, he has a younger brother now.
He has never been an older brother.
He was just a younger brother at home.
If he has a younger brother in the future, how should he be a good older brother?
In that instant, he thought of all sorts of random things, including how, when his younger brother grew up and was bullied, he, as the older brother, would teach those who bullied him a lesson and stand up for his brother.
Asuma blushed slightly at this thought.
bump!
A chop to the head brought Asuma back to reality.
Asuma covered his head, glaring at the Third Hokage with displeasure, and said, "Old man! Don't bother me while I'm watching my brother!"
"Isn't he your brother?"
"Then who is he?"
"He is the son of the fourth generation."
Asuma fell silent.
The fourth generation, as warm and radiant as the sun, was also someone he greatly respected.
"cut."
He turned his head away.
"Then you're really useless. Are you too old and incompetent?
Can't you have another child? Well, you're just an old gun."
The third generation immediately felt his forehead tighten.
This son is really not cute.
Just then, Nonou stepped forward, breaking the awkward silence between the father and son.
"Alright, dinner has been prepared for a long time, come and enjoy it with us."
Then she turned her head and instructed, "Kabuto, and Itachi, remember to wash your hands before meals."
Kabuto and Itachi nodded and went to wash their hands.
As for Yamato, who is also in this room?
He had already washed his hands long ago.
Please don't rush me.
The most agonizing thing about writing is having an elderly person at home who's bedridden and needs constant calls.
I can honestly say my writing conditions are extremely poor right now.
I'm trying my best to maintain a good mental state while writing, because it's really hard to write when you're not in a good mental state.
It's not that I can't force myself to write, but the quality of anything I force myself to write is appalling.
You've probably noticed that my writing style is quite delicate, which requires a clear mind to understand the characters' emotional threads and to clarify their actions and the logic of the story, which also requires an even clearer mind.
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