indianbanksassociation Chapter 285 Home, this is what it's like.
Chapter 285 Home, this is what it's like.
"Home……"
Standing in the middle of the group, Uzumaki Ninth Generation stared blankly at the painting before him, at the mixed expressions of shock, envy, and relief on the faces of his people, and unconsciously uttered a single word.
"That's how it is."
Uchiha Kagami appeared beside him at some point, a gentle smile on his face, his gaze also fixed on the embracing family of three.
The Ninth Generation Uzumaki's eyes welled up with tears, and he nodded emphatically.
Yes.
This is what home is like.
Amidst this sea of cheers, Kushina Uzumaki finally recovered from her immense shock.
She gripped Nagato's sleeve tightly, and with all her might, declared her own version of herself to this new world:
"Nagato! I've made up my mind! I absolutely love it here, dattebane (I really mean it)!"
Nagato remained silent.
His gaze remained fixed on the Hokage, who stood at the very front of the crowd, holding a child in one arm and waving to everyone with the other.
He saw that the man who was so highly praised by everyone was now just an ordinary father.
The Hokage's wife is looking at him with the gentlest and most adoring eyes in the world.
A feeling he had never experienced before, called warmth and peace of mind, quietly filled his chest, like a stream thawing in spring, washing away the ice that had frozen his heart because of the loss of his homeland.
Nagato's small hand, which had been tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, loosened slightly without her even noticing.
Center.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, handed Asuma to his wife, then turned to face the entire village.
All eyes were on him, filled with fervent reverence and trust.
"I hereby declare!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"The celebration officially begins!"
The moment the words fell, it was as if an invisible fuse had been lit.
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh—!"
A sound wave ten times more intense than before exploded with a deafening roar!
On the rooftops on both sides of the street, the Uchiha clan members, who were already prepared, simultaneously formed hand seals.
"Fire Release: Red Phoenix Claw!"
Dozens of enormous, firework-like balsam flowers shot into the sky, blooming brilliantly in the air and transforming into countless red specks of light that intertwined with ribbons and petals, bringing the atmosphere of the entire village to its peak!
Hokage Avenue, the main artery that runs through Konoha from north to south and was personally supervised by Danzo Shimura, has now been completely transformed into a sea of joy.
The lanterns on both sides of the street were all lit up, and the warm yellow glow made every smiling face look exceptionally vivid.
"Festival Limited Time Offer! Uchiha Special Three-Color Dumplings! Buy 2 Get 1 Free!"
A long queue formed outside the dessert shop owned by the Uchiha clan.
Various food vendors on both sides of the street also pushed their carts out to squeeze out.
The aroma of takoyaki sauce, the smoky fragrance of grilled squid, and the sweetness of candied apples blend together to create a unique and mouthwatering atmosphere for the festival.
The members of the Uchiha clan's security force also shed their usual cold demeanor at this moment.
They skillfully guided the flow of people, preventing crowding and stampedes.
A young Uchiha member even bent down and picked up a little girl who had accidentally fallen and was crying loudly. He then used a simple fire-style magic trick to conjure a small flame butterfly on his fingertip, successfully making the child laugh.
Hiruzen Sarutobi absorbed all of this into his heart, a warm sense of satisfaction slowly flowing through his chest.
This is the Konoha he wanted.
"Lake Biwa, let's go, let's take Asuma for a stroll." He took his wife's hand.
"Um."
Lake Biwa gently responded, and the family of three joined this sea of joy.
"Wow! This meat smells so good!"
A powerful, bold female shout drew everyone's attention.
Tsunade, the highest-ranking official in Konoha's medical department, was standing like a big sister, one hand on her hip and the other waving her hand boldly. Behind her were seven or eight tall female ninjas from the Uzumaki clan, all with long, fiery red hair.
They inherited the Uzumaki clan's vast chakra reserves, as well as their cheerfulness and vitality that rivaled that of men.
"Lady Tsunade! Is that the place? The one with the Akimichi sign?"
A female ninja with a vortex pointed excitedly to a shop not far away that was already packed with people and was emitting a rich aroma of barbecue.
"That's right!"
Tsunade licked her lips, her fighting spirit soaring. "The Akimichi family's secret barbecue is the best in the ninja world! And their sake can make even the most hardened drunkard pass out!"
She turned around and raised her arms to her sisters.
"Today it's my treat, let's drink until we drop!"
"Ooooh!!"
The red-haired female ninjas echoed in unison, their imposing manner suggesting they weren't going to eat but rather to challenge the dojo.
The group marched into the Akimichi BBQ restaurant in a grand procession, instantly clearing a path through the crowded entrance.
"Boss! Bring us your strongest liquor!!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head with a wry smile.
Tsunade... she really hasn't changed at all.
However, he was genuinely pleased to see how quickly the Uzumaki clan members had integrated into the atmosphere of Konoha.
"Dear father, candy!"
Asma sat on his shoulders and pointed to a cotton candy stall.
"Okay, let's go buy candy."
The family continued on their way, the street filled with laughter and joy.
In front of the Yamanaka clan's flower shop, young Yamanaka Inoichi is clumsily helping his mother sell freshly woven flower wreaths to young girls.
The Uchiha dessert shop was even more outrageous, with queues stretching all the way to the street corner.
Mikoto Uchiha was skillfully collecting money and packing it up, a polite, businesslike smile on her face.
Meanwhile, the future clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku, had a stern face and was frantically roasting dumplings in the back. His movements were so fast that they left afterimages. His serious demeanor made it seem less like he was doing business and more like he was undergoing some kind of extremely intense ninjutsu training.
When Fugaku looked up and saw the Hokage family, he was clearly taken aback, and then nodded stiffly and heavily.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also nodded warmly in greeting.