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In the living room, at the dining table.
As everyone took their seats, the usual tranquility of the house was replaced with a touch of joy.
However, as time passed and everyone began to eat, the atmosphere slowly began to...
"I want to eat this!"
"Here, let me feed you!"
"This is good too, you should try it!"
"..."
"Big Brother! This is Fuyu Shirou's home, and we are gathered here to celebrate for him today. Can you two please not..."
Uchiha Mika, her face black with frustration, could no longer hold back and interrupted the overly affectionate couple.
At the table, on the left side opposite her and Minghong, sat Uchiha Masao and Yako. The two were completely oblivious to the others, feeding each other mouthful by mouthful.
This made Mika, Minghong, and Fuyu Shirou, who was seated at the head of the table, feel extremely awkward.
[Indeed, after all these years, they haven't changed a bit. These two are really...]
[If you want to show off your affection, do it at home, in your own little world.]
[No one will care how you act, but this is still Fuyu Shirou's home, and it's really inappropriate!]
This was one of the reasons she had decided to move in with Fuyu Shirou back then. It was convenient for taking care of him and also helped her avoid these two.
Back then, she was a girl of sixteen or seventeen, and these two had just gotten married. Their clingy behavior made it impossible for her to stay at home.
But she never expected that after so many years, they would still act the same way, without any change.
"What's wrong? Is something not right? Hmm! Are you talking about eating? You can do the same with Minghong!" Masao said without a hint of embarrassment, instead suggesting it to Mika.
"Minghong and I would never do that, it's so embarrassing..." Mika firmly rejected, feeling ashamed of their behavior.
"It's a way to express affection. You and Minghong can try it too, maybe you'll both like it!"
Uchiha Masao felt no embarrassment for his and his wife's public display of affection, and he strongly recommended it to Uchiha Mika and Minghong, hoping they would try it to strengthen their relationship.
"No thanks, Big Brother Masao. You two enjoy yourselves..."
At the table, Minghong, who had been quiet since the meal began, finally couldn't hold back and spoke up.
[These kinds of things should be done privately at home. Big Brother and Big Sister are really...]
As the host and the main guest of the day, Fuyu Shirou, seated at the head of the table, couldn't help but rub his forehead, feeling speechless about his uncle and aunt. Their behavior, such as holding hands as they walked in, was a clear indication of their obliviousness.
"Speaking of which, Uncle and Aunt, and also Big Sister Mika and Big Brother Minghong. You've been married for quite some time, have you thought about having children?"
No matter where you are, pressing for news about marriage and children is always a surefire way to change the topic. Out of desperation, Fuyu Shirou had to resort to this ultimate move.
"Minghong and I have discussed it. We'll consider having children after the new drug development is completed, in a while."
"But Big Brother and Big Sister, you've been together for many years. Have you thought about it?"
Surrounded by family, Mika had no reason to be shy and spoke openly. She then turned to ask her brother and sister-in-law, thinking to herself.
[I wonder if having children and becoming parents will make these two grow up a bit and stop being so childish!]
"Having children? I've discussed it with Masao. But I've heard it's very painful?"
As a woman in her twenties, Yako had some interest in such topics. But thinking about the rumors, she looked a bit scared.
Hearing this, Mika couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart, but she maintained a calm demeanor and said, "Big Sister, don't listen to those rumors. The medical techniques at Konoha Hospital are very advanced, and there's Medical Ninjutsu to assist. It's not as exaggerated as the rumors!"
"Really? But I've heard that the women in the clan who have had children..."
"Of course it's true, Big Sister. I'm a medical jōnin in Konoha, so I wouldn't lie to you."
Thanks to the success of the special hemostatic agent, Uchiha Mika had been promoted to medical jōnin.
The two women chatted enthusiastically about the topic of having children. Fuyu Shirou couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; the meal could finally proceed normally.
"By the way, Big Brother Minghong, as a security officer, have you heard any news? What plans does the department have for the new members?"
The Konoha Security Force was run by the Uchiha Clan. While there were no other benefits, this was one practical advantage. Any insider information could be obtained by simply asking family or friends.
"I've heard they'll assign a few elite clan members as instructors, and then you'll be assigned some routine missions to train for a while..."
To avoid making the atmosphere too quiet, Fuyu Shirou initiated a conversation with Minghong. As for his uncle, as punishment for creating the awkward atmosphere earlier, he was left to reflect on his own.
This time, Fuyu Shirou and the others had graduated early.
Apart from the sixth-grade students, there were 21 others in total, forming exactly seven teams. The sixth-grade graduates would join the regular master-apprentice system, while they would form teams entirely composed of Uchiha Clan members.
Although the Third Hokage intended to keep the Uchiha Clan out of the Master-Apprentice System, since he had agreed to their early graduation, it was reasonable to form normal mission teams.
"Oh! Have you heard anything about the team leaders and teammates?"
"Well! I've heard some specific names, but leaving a little bit of mystery and having some expectations isn't bad either!"
Minghong didn't directly tell Fuyu Shirou the specific names but used a teasing tone. This was his way of interacting with people, adding a bit of humor and wit.
"Is that so? Hmm! That's true!"
As Minghong said, life should have a bit of mystery. If everything was known in advance, wouldn't it be very boring?
Seeing his wife and sister chatting enthusiastically at the table, and his brother-in-law and nephew also having a great conversation, Uchiha Masao suddenly felt a bit out of place.
[Am I being ignored by everyone?]
[It feels like there's no place for me here!]
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(End of Chapter)