novelhk Chapter 39 The Girl's Feelings, The Desire to Revise
Chapter 39 The Girl's Feelings, The Desire to Revise
8 month 18 day.
Gojo woke up early, as energetic as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
While washing up, he looked at himself in the mirror with eyes full of anticipation.
Today is Gojo Yoru's birthday. Until he turns three, his parents will still be with him for the rest of his life.
After Gojo Hayate and Gojo Mio sacrificed themselves, Gojo Yoru never celebrated his birthday again.
Until he was six years old, Gojo Yoru looked forward to this day every year after that.
Four years ago today, it was the day that Gojo Yoru first evolved.
That evolution that arrives at the perfect time is called a gift of time and space by Gojo Yoru.
If such a gift were to come again, Gojo Yoru believes that the time would be his birthday.
So every year on August 18th, Gojo Yoru secretly looks forward to it.
Unfortunately, that kind of evolution didn't happen for the next three years, and I don't know if it will happen this year.
After washing up, Gojo Yoru began preparing breakfast.
"Night, I have come."
Just as he poured two glasses of milk, Gojo Yoru heard the girl's voice in his ear.
The sound was so loud that it seemed to echo throughout the entire villa.
Then Kushina Uzumaki, wearing slippers, came running up.
Seeing Kushina Uzumaki arrive right on time, Yoru Gojo couldn't help but tease, "I got up early to cook today, and you're still so punctual. Did you secretly install surveillance cameras in my house?"
Although it's only Konoha 34 years old, scientists and computers already exist, and surveillance is not an unfamiliar concept.
"Hehe, I also got up early today, which means our teamwork is getting stronger and stronger."
Kushina Uzumaki washed her hands first, then pulled out a chair, sat down, picked up the sandwich made by Yoru Gojo and started eating, completely oblivious to the concept of politeness.
Placed a glass of milk in front of Kushina Uzumaki, Gojou Yoru habitually rubbed his head, but then noticed white powder on Kushina's bangs and couldn't help but tease, "What, you woke up so early today just to wreak havoc? You came over without even cleaning the dust off your hair, how rushed were you?"
As she spoke, Gojo Yoru was about to help Kushina Uzumaki remove the dust from her hair.
Unexpectedly, Kushina Uzumaki had a sandwich in her mouth and covered her head with her hands, preventing Yoru Gojo from touching her hair.
If the sandwich in her mouth turned into a bone, and her hands holding her head became claws, Kushina Uzumaki would look even more like a puppy.
"No... I don't need your help, I can do it myself." Kushina Uzumaki finished her sandwich in a few bites, then got up and ran into the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
Gojo Yoru was a little confused; why had this tomato suddenly become stressed?
But I didn't pay much attention to it.
After breakfast, Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina headed to the abandoned training ground together.
Orochimaru hadn't arrived yet, so Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina started playing tag.
One person hides, the other searches; whoever finds or bumps into the other loses.
During this time, any ninjutsu can be used.
After so many survival drills with Orochimaru, neither of them had any interest in physical combat or no-rules duels anymore; they simply couldn't get their adrenaline pumping.
On the contrary, the games for two people are a good way to develop each other's strengths.
The two trained until 10 a.m. before Orochimaru finally appeared.
Orochimaru first instructed them in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu for more than an hour, and then gave them a lunch break.
Afterwards, as usual, the two separated. The shadow clone took Kushina Uzumaki to undergo sensory training, while the main body took Yoru Gojo to carry out a mission.
More than a month has passed, and Orochimaru still has no intention of taking Gojo Yoru out of the village on a mission.
Gojo Yoru didn't speak up either.
He did whatever Orochimaru told him to do, demonstrating that a ninja is just an obedient tool.
This composure, which required no training, greatly pleased Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was observing from the shadows.
At dusk.
Orochimaru looked at Gojo Yoru with a meaningful smile and said, "That concludes today's training. Go back and get some rest. Oh, and happy birthday."
Gojo Yoru was slightly taken aback.
When he came to his senses, he found that Orochimaru had disappeared.
Gojo Yoru wasn't surprised that Orochimaru knew his birthday; the other party must have seen his file.
However, Gojo Yoru couldn't help but think to himself that he was complaining.
There wasn't even a gift. Did you suddenly remember it?
After finishing his mission for the day, Gojo Yoru didn't go home immediately, but instead returned to the abandoned training ground.
Kushina Uzumaki had already finished her training and was waiting for Yoru Gojo at the wooden dummy.
"Let's go, we're not having a picnic today, let's eat at my house," Gojo Yoru said, waving.
However, Kushina Uzumaki didn't stick close to her as usual.
Instead, she stood there, looking embarrassed, and said, "Um... I have to go back today, so I might not be able to have dinner with you."
Gojo Yoru was somewhat surprised, but still smiled and said, "This is a good thing; it means you've gotten closer to them. You didn't wait for me here just for this, did you?"
"...Hmm." Kushina Uzumaki scratched her face, her gaze darting away.
"Alright, go back now, see you tomorrow."
Knowing that the girl must be feeling very awkward, Gojo Yoru didn't say anything more.
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
Kushina Uzumaki waved to Yoru Gojo, then vanished in a cloud of white smoke.
Gojo Yoru instantly regretted it; she should have started mocking him earlier.
He actually felt embarrassed for Kushina Uzumaki; that girl was probably already enjoying a lavish meal in her mansion.
For the first time, Gojo Yoru didn't leave with Kushina Uzumaki, and he felt unusually uncomfortable.
Back on Central Street, Gojo Yoru intended to find a place to have dinner.
But after thinking about it, I gave up on the idea.
For the sake of his health, he has gotten used to cooking for himself.
After buying some fresh fruit and milk, Gojo Yoru carried the bags home.
"Um?"
Gojo Yoru, who had just taken off his shoes, immediately sensed that something was wrong.
In the entryway, one pair of slippers was missing.
Gojo Yoru raised an eyebrow, then opened the shoe cabinet and, sure enough, saw a pair of familiar ninja shoes hidden inside.
"This tomato is terrible..."
Gojo Yoru vaguely guessed what was going on and couldn't help but smile as he went up to the second floor.
The sun had long since set, leaving only a crimson glow.
The second floor, without the lights on, was rather dimly lit.
sizzle...
As soon as Gojo went upstairs, he heard the sound of sparks flying.
Look in the direction from which the sound came.
A familiar figure emerged from the kitchen, carrying a cake adorned with sparkler candles, and walked towards Gojo Yoru.
"Ta-da... Aren't you surprised to see me here?"
Kushina Uzumaki handed the cake to Yoru Gojo, smiling broadly, and said, "Happy birthday, you foul-mouthed Yoru!"
Although she had a vague idea and was somewhat prepared, Gojo Yoru was still moved when she looked at the cake in front of her.
The cake in Kushina's hand wasn't big, not even enough for her to eat alone, and it was oddly shaped, not even able to maintain a complete circle.
However, the flour, cream, and egg wash on the girl's face, hair, and apron made Gojo Yoru feel a heavy sentiment.
He finally understood why the girl had been behaving so strangely during the day.
It turned out that the dust in her hair wasn't dust, but rather flour that hadn't been properly cleaned.
Kushina Uzumaki started preparing for this cake a long time ago, but she still hasn't finished it.
After calming her turbulent emotions, Gojou Yoru grinned and said, "Tomato Girl, you're trespassing. Aren't you afraid I'll throw you in jail?"
Kushina Uzumaki was about to retort when she immediately urged, "Let's not talk about that now, let's blow out the candles quickly."
"Want to make a wish?" Gojo Yoru asked.
"Of course you should, otherwise your birthday will be a waste. Remember to make a praying gesture."
"All right."
Looking at the girl with bright, sparkling eyes, Gojo Yoru put down the bag, made a prayer gesture with her hands, and closed her eyes.
A few seconds later, he opened his eyes and blew out the candles around the cake fireworks.
In previous years, she prayed for the return of evolution, but this time, Gojo Yoru unusually changed her wish.