Douluo's Uchiha itachi

Chapter 177 Learning Art with the Mysterious Old Man
Treat everyone equally.Do not despise the ugly because of the beautiful, or despise the poor because of the rich, nor despise the foolish because of the wise, let alone despise the world because of self-esteem. To do so is to bring shame on yourself.Favoring one another over another is a big taboo in dealing with people.We all know that to gain respect you must first respect others, but few actually do it.A wise man respects personality, and a fool respects appearance.People who judge people by appearances laugh at them, and people who treat people with courtesy respect them.Treating people equally can make the road you walk relatively smooth, while having prejudice can make the road you walk more bumpy.Even though I am not a god, I should still love the world no matter how the world treats me.

And today I saw an old man in ragged clothes, but his musical accomplishments made me feel ashamed.

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After studying in Yuexuan for a month, Itachi came to a bar alone.

Itachi's reason for coming to this bar was nothing special.

In a word, I have encountered a bottleneck in music, and it seems that I can't take that step no matter what.

Because I wanted to find inspiration, and I didn't want to go to ordinary bars; I wanted to just walk around, so I wandered around here, and I just chose this bar.That's all.

(Why no matter how many times I practice, I always feel that there is something missing in my music. What is it?)
He was biting his lip while drinking.What keeps circling in my head is the chaotic and rhythmic musical notes. If I can't take this step, my aunt will definitely not let me graduate.

"It doesn't make sense! My fingering and strength are exactly the same as my aunt's, but why is the gap so obvious!"

Ah~~Damn it

Realizing that he was thinking about nothing, Itachi started to drink again, but the extent of Itachi's drinking was very small, just like a real nobleman.

It is obviously such a good wine, but it can't taste the taste at all.In fact, he didn't think he could taste anything.Even if I ordered cheap wine, I probably couldn't tell the difference.

Forget it.

Compared with these things, maybe I want to find a way or an opportunity to take that step.

Itachi clenched her teeth tightly, and it took a few seconds to calm down.

Then I found that the musical instruments placed in the bar and the performers who appeared from the side of the stage were at that time.

Ok?
It was an old piano.

It's not so much an old piano, it's more like an item that was discarded there.

Although the dust has been wiped off, the pedals are rusted and the surface has lost its luster. The feet on one side have even been repaired with tape, which looks even more dilapidated than Itachi's violin, with a sense of age.

However, the player appears to be older than the piano.

Perhaps because of years of hard work, the back of the old man's hands was as rough as old pine bark, cracked one after another, and several thick calluses appeared on the palms of his hands; the flowing years ruthlessly carved his purple face. Deep wrinkles appeared one after another, his black hair and goatee turned gray and white, only his eyes were still so energetic, although the corners of the eyes were covered with dense crow's feet... But he moved his hands and gestured It is full of aristocratic atmosphere, but his appearance is really suspicious.

(It does not make sense?)
No wonder guests feel this way.

Based on the etiquette that nobles should have, they would not frown on the old man.Besides, they have no reason to go to trouble.

Itachi turned his face away with great interest, staring closely at the performer on the stage, he felt that this old man should be unusual.

as predicted.

Polon.

That voice silenced all the noise in the bar.

Of course, this is an illusion.

The guests unconsciously lowered their voices.

In order not to miss any note flowing from the piano, they just covered their mouths with their hands.

There was also a hint of interest in Itachi's eyes.

I saw the old man's wrinkled fingers tapping the keys with an astonishingly dexterous speed.

It was a piece of music I hadn't heard before, and a tone I hadn't heard before.

However, it was a melody full of nostalgia.That kind of nostalgia makes people don't know what to do. It hits Itachi's soul directly, nostalgia?Relatives?

The first piece was played in no time, and Itachi was still immersed in the atmosphere of the piece.The old man cleared his throat.Even the way he cleared his throat looked like a show.

Itachi clenched his hands tightly and got goosebumps on his body. This old man is definitely not simple.

The second piece begins.

At this time, Itachi was completely intoxicated.

(what happened?)

He thought so.

It was a tremor that seemed to touch the spinal cord directly, like soft fingers stroking the inside of the throat.

(How is this going?)
he thought again.

It's just a damaged piano, and the sound of the piano is also weird. I'm afraid some keys can't play the normal tone.

But those don't matter.

A cold air that touched the strange object lingered in the body all the time.

That's not the kind of tune you should hear in this kind of bar.

It seems that he is about to understand what is missing in his tunes.

Itachi looked around, how many people in the bar can understand the value of this song?

However, everyone pricked up their ears and listened carefully.The guests who usually don't think they will hear music here have stopped chatting now.Everyone just stared intently at the old man and the piano.

The third song, the fourth song.

The fifth piece, the sixth piece.

The melody continues to extend like a spiral, and the old man's performance seems to have no end.

However, I always feel that something is not enough.

Is it because the old man has been playing alone for such a long time?Is it for this reason?Although only a little bit, there is indeed a feeling of loneliness under the melody of the music.

Would love to join him in playing if possible.

When this thought came to his mind, Itachi had already naturally stretched his hand under the chair.

He opened his music box, it was a violin.

This was originally a one-man orchestra for performing the Divine Comedy, and it is not suitable for performing general music.However, itachi just wanted to do that at that time.Just like that, from the heart.

He walked gracefully to the stage and no one stopped him.

After taking a deep breath, he began to play the violin.

The violin played, and the old man glanced at him briefly.

It was only for a moment, but suddenly the music changed completely.

There are gaps in the music originally intended for solo, in order to match the timbre of the violin.

The sound of the piano is inserted here, directing the sound of the violin unceremoniously.Although it was a very arrogant way, Itachi simply admired it.

(It’s amazing! Maybe even my aunt can’t reach this level!)
It was me who broke into the stage, but the music of the two parties merged together at once, and the guests present probably thought Itachi's appearance was a pre-arranged plot.After all, such elegant nobles are rare.

The piano sang, the violin danced, and the melody poured out.

The two continued to play five pieces together, and the melody gradually melted and mixed together, evolving into a new look.It's like a caterpillar slowly melting in its chrysalis and transforming into a butterfly with a new shape.

The applause sounded like thunder.

you are
After all the shows were over, the old man in a tuxedo asked.

This is a small messy room inside the bar, it seems that the old man regards it as a lounge.Because the guests applauded desperately, Itachi couldn't return to his seat for a while, so he had to follow the old man here.

"Weasel!"

"Thanks to you, everyone seems to like tonight's performance very much. The owner of the store also gave me three times the reward. Can I give you half?"

"No, I'm not here for the money, and I should be thanking you, your music has inspired me a lot.

Then, the old man narrowed his eyes.

Eyes as sharp as a bird of prey, only sharper.If it was a child, they would probably be so scared that they would cry and run away, right?But Itachi looked directly at the old man.

After putting the top hat away, the old man continued:
But, I can't help but thank you.I don't know about you, but it has something to do with my reputation.

ha?
Itachi blinked one eye.

But the performance just now really swept away his depressed mood, and even the anger that filled his chest was already far away from him like other people's affairs.

Itachi thought for a moment.

So, can you please teach me how to play the piano?
Itachi made such a request.

The next evening.

You are such a strange person.

When Itachi appeared here before the bar opened, the old man told him how he felt.

why?
There are often drunken guests asking me to teach them to play the piano, but you are the first one who actually came to practice.

Itachi scratched his hair, "You are joking, if I can learn a little bit of your essence, it will be enough for me to benefit for the rest of my life."

He is indeed a weirdo, but he doesn't care about these words. Itachi just wants to learn the piano. Although the old man plays the piano, he feels that music is interlinked. Just like an old saying, no matter which way you choose, go In the end, the end point is all the same.

It's okay to teach you, but have you ever played the piano before?
"No!" Itachi shook his head, "But seeing your playing last night, I seem to have learned a little fur!" Yes, it is fur, Itachi will not be arrogant enough to take the cheating ability of Sharingan as his own Part of strength.

Just play a few tunes and let me listen.

The old man stood up from the piano chair.

May I?
Although he opened his mouth to ask, the old man did not respond at all. His order seemed to be unquestionable. This probably meant that I should not tell the same thing twice, right?

Itachi quietly walked to the chair and sat down.Because it happened suddenly, I didn't bring any sheet music. In short, I can only play the tunes I still remember.

Uh.

Itachi immediately made a decision.With the thought in the brain, the fingers moved at the same time.

Itachi's fingertips searched for the memory of the old man's playing last night, and then reproduced the searched memory on the keys.

It's like a jigsaw puzzle for a child.

While grabbing the fleeing fantasy score and binding it tightly, I put it in the corresponding position and play the melody.Although the retrieval of memory and the playing of the piano must be taken into account at the same time, it is like a clown walking a tightrope, which has an incredible joy.

However, Itachi did not continue playing for long.

when he played about a quarter of the way through

enough.

The old man delivered the verdict.

You said you learned it last night, right?

Ok.

The old man stroked his chin lightly, "I have never taught others."

what?
If you think it's okay, go ahead.However, when I play at the bar, you have to continue to play with me on the violin like last time, and the store manager will be very happy.

"can."

The old man just stared at Itachi with those piercing eyes.Then the old man looked at the entrance of the bar, put on his top hat again, and turned around.

Probably almost ready to perform.

"Ah, that's right."

As if suddenly remembering something, Itachi said to the old man's back.

"what's up?"

"What's your name, please? A disciple can't even know the name of the master. This is disrespectful to the master."

"is this necessary?"

"If you have a name, it's easy to call. My name is Itachi."

The old man was silent for a while, and then said: You can ask me to recite more points.

These three days passed in a flash.

Play with the old man at night, and then receive very short instruction.After returning home late at night, take a little sleep, and then review the tunes you have learned.Itachi just kept doing these things over and over again.

The old man called Back Duofen was obviously a pseudonym, and he didn't teach anything special.

As he said at the beginning, he didn't teach anyone.He just let Itachi look at the music score, then played it to him once, and then Itachi continued to play the same piece.The old man can only say good and bad, but he doesn't say what is good or bad.

However, Itachi felt very fulfilled.And listening to the sound of the old man's piano, Itachi can always feel something new.

Who is this strange old man?Has such a high attainment in piano art?But slowly, Itachi discovered that it wasn't the old man's superb skills, but his state of mind controlling the piano.

That late night, when the piano lessons and performances were over and the rest room was being tidied up, Itachi spoke as if remembering something.

"Teacher who memorizes many points."

"what's up?"

"When you go back, can you stop by for a drink? The store I often go to is still open at this time."

The wrinkled face under the top hat wrinkled as if troubled.

"It's okay if you don't want to go."

Itachi said softly.

"In the alley over there, there is a bar called Pizza Hut."

"what?"

"That's my go-to shop. If it's there, I'll go."

There was a smile on the corner of Itachi's mouth, and he had to thank this strange old man no matter what he said.

"That's settled."

That's how their conversation came to an end.

In less than 10 minutes, the two had tidied up the lounge.

When the two walked out the back door, they saw a full moon from the narrow alley.Now it is just the end of the day, and the footsteps of people can hardly be heard on the nearby road, and the unique silence of night floats on the road.

For the current Itachi, this is a time and place that makes him feel very comfortable. If it is later, he will practice ninjutsu and swordsmanship. The arrangement is full, but it is also very fulfilling.

The crowded bar, the potted plants lined up in front of the narrow eaves, and the noises heard from time to time all melted into the darkness and began to doze off.The serenade I learned yesterday must be very suitable for such a stage, right?

Just as Itachi was thinking this way, the old man pointed in the direction with his chin and took a step forward.

Huh?
A bad feeling suddenly rushed through the whole body.

Recite more teachers!

He pushed the old man away abruptly based on a premonition.

In an instant, a powerful force directly attacked the position where Itachi was just now.This is a profound feeling familiar to young people, is it a soul master?How could there be a terrorist attack in the Imperial City of the Heaven Dou Empire!Itachi's mind was full of doubts.

"Get out of here!"

"Fire Escape - The Art of Fire of the Great Dragon" A huge fire dragon attacked the man in black, but this seemingly powerful move was wiped out by the man in black with one hand, Itachi's pupils shrank, this must be at least Contra's strength!How could I find this old man!

"Papapa!" What a powerful young man, with such terrifying strength at such a young age, "But, old man, won't you come out and see me?"

old man?Itachi looked puzzled at the man in black who suddenly took off his mask, what should I say?She is also an old man in her seventies, but from her figure, it can be seen that she must have been an extremely beautiful woman when she was young.It looks like it is probably the old man's wife.

"Do you want to come back?"

"Haha, Xuanxuan, I won't go back anymore. Didn't I tell you?" The old man walked out gracefully.

"People's hearts are fickle." The man in black seemed to have a glimmer of hope.

"You should know I've…"

The surroundings fell into silence, a heavy and uncomfortable silence that made it impossible to move a finger.

"Really? I'll wait until you change your mind." The man in black turned and left, leaving only Itachi and Back Duofen.

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(End of this chapter)