I, who was determined to stay in Naruto, became the white moonlight

Haruko conveyed her ideas to Minato Namikaze - to start a peaceful revolution, harmony and equality in the village.

Select at least one representative with a say from each big family to join the top leadership, who will be responsible for conveying the family's opinions and needs and ensuring that the voices of each family are heard, while also considering the overall interests of Konoha.

Persuade the Hyuga clan to abandon the application of the "bird in a cage" concept within the family, abolish the division between branch families and main families, allow clan members to enjoy equal status, and be able to freely pursue their own ninja paths.

Strengthen the communication and cooperation among the families in Konoha. The Hyuga and Uchiha families were gradually isolated in the village because they were too self-enclosed. If all the families united to maintain the stability of Konoha, even if it was only on the surface, Konoha would shine.

Perhaps it is difficult to achieve at present, but she believes that as the Hokage, Minato Namikaze, Konoha will surely usher in an everlasting fire in the future.

In response to Minato Namikaze's questioning, she said that these were all her own ideas, but she had the support of the Uchiha behind her.

"Please let Uchiha be a sword in your hand, not a buried knife."

Haruko's sonorous words made them both fall into deep thought. Namikaze Minato and Kushina looked at each other, and seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes, they calmed down a lot.

Namikaze Minato organized his words, "Haruko, you... have matured a lot."

"Because there are many things I want to do." Haruko smiled at him, "Then I'll leave first."

Namikaze Minato stood up to see her off. Looking at her disappearing figure, he called out, "Sister Haruko, be careful on the road!"

She seemed to have heard it, and her steady steps paused. The next second she continued to move forward, but she raised her hand and waved it, as if she was responding to him, or as if she was responding to his words.

In order to increase the possibility of peaceful reform, Haruko needs more supportive and influential voices.

As the golden light faded, a weathered figure sat alone on the river bank.

"Huruzen, I've been looking for you for a long time." Haruko approached, disturbing the melancholy that lingered around him.

Seeing that it was her, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was filled with joy, "It's Haruko, why did you think of looking for an old man like me?"

Haruko stood beside him, looking at the junction of the river and the sky, "If you keep talking about old men so much, you will become an old man faster."

Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed a few times and stroked his beard, "I guess it's only in your eyes that I'm still young."

"Hiruzen always looks young, doesn't he?"

"My mind has aged just as much as my appearance, or even faster. Even though your words enlightened me for a moment before, I don't have any more chances to make up for it."

Sensing the sorrow and blame in his words, Haruko's heart was filled with sadness. The back of the man who had once walked forward with determination and great passion when she grabbed his clothes had now become bleak without her noticing.

"It seems that I am still suitable to be an old man fishing by the river." Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly put an end to the first half of his life.

Is this the change that comes with being at the center of power?

Haruko thought of Minato Namikaze's gentle face. If it were him, would he become different in the future?

No, it was because she believed in Minato Namikaze that she put everything on him, just like she let go of the corner of Sarutobi Hiruzen's clothes many years ago, she believed in Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"You've done a good job, Hiruzen. I've always felt that in my heart, you are the Hokage with the most magnificent back." Haruko said in a lively tone, "It's just that Konoha needs more changes, like Minato, like... reform."

The moist breeze blew up the edges of their clothes, the red and clear river surface was captured in their eyes, and the air flowed silently but leisurely.

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke slowly, "Then let's go fishing together after we realize your idea together."

*

Uchiha Mikoto opened the door and walked out of the examination room. The nurse behind her smiled and reminded her: "Please take care of yourself."

"Mom, are you not feeling well?" Uchiha Itachi approached her uneasily.

"No, Itachi, you're going to have a brother or sister soon." Uchiha Mikoto touched her slightly bulging belly with a gentle expression.

Uchiha Itachi stood there in a daze, his eyes moving to her not-very-obvious belly.

His mother's excited words rang in his ears, "Yes, you're going to be a big brother soon."

He's going to be... a brother?

After leaving the hospital, they saw Haruko rushing towards them.

Haruko gasped, "Sorry I'm late, how is it?"

"They said it's very healthy and growing strong." Uchiha Mikoto's face showed happiness.

"That's great..." Haruko softened her tone and tentatively touched her belly with her hand.

Although she couldn't feel anything, she seemed to be connected to a bond beyond time and space through her fingertips.

Sasuke...

Uchiha Itachi suddenly said: "Mom, I want a younger brother."

"Oh, your sister is cute too." Uchiha Mikoto teased him.

"I think it's my younger brother." Uchiha Itachi looked at her stubbornly.

Haruko saw his confident expression and smiled, "I also think it will be a boy, and a boy as handsome as Itachi."

Seeing that she supported him, Uchiha Itachi happily took her hand quietly.

Suddenly, crystal pieces fell from the sky and scattered on their heads, as if bestowing piety and holiness upon them.

"It's snowing..." Haruko murmured, raising her other hand to catch it.

Uchiha Mikoto also looked at the sparkling floating catkins and said, "She will be born in the summer."

Summer... huh...

Haruko withdrew her gaze, holding Uchiha Itachi's hand and following behind Uchiha Mikoto.

"I guess his name must be Uchiha Sasuke." Haruko whispered to Uchiha Itachi.

Uchiha Itachi was puzzled, "Why is Haruko so sure?"

Haruko chuckled a few times and said shamelessly: "Because I can predict the future."

Uchiha Itachi really believed it and asked her, "What will my future be like?"

"The future Itachi... has a strict father, a gentle mother, a tsundere brother, a close friend who can be trusted, and many, many bonds full of ignorant possibilities."

"Why didn't Haruko mention yourself?"

"I'm here too, but it will be a long time before we meet again."

Uchiha Itachi stopped and asked her anxiously: "Is Haruko going on a trip?"

Haruko also stopped and touched his head, "Yes, I will embark on the journey after Sasuke is born."

"Can't you take me with you?"

"If Itachi isn't here, who will take care of the baby?" Haruko smiled at him reassuringly, "I can't wait for Itachi to become like his brother. He must be calm and reliable!"

Uchiha Itachi did not continue speaking, but walked forward in silence as Haruko led him.

After a long while, he spoke again, "When my brother is born, I will protect Haruko together with him."

"As an adult, I should be the one protecting you," Haruko corrected him.

Uchiha Itachi shook his head and insisted: "I want to protect Haruko."

***

Gratitude list as of July 2024, 4:

grateful--

Yuansheng starts sending reminders, Bobo milk tea, a love letter, and 2 flowers

I like the big scaled squid and sent a reminder to update

The reminder letter sent by K

Running on a Siberian bear is a great way to escape from the high-end fun.

Flowers sent by Uchiha Xueyi and Lin Laoji

Birds in the Deep, Early Summer. Starry Sky, I like big scaled mullets, it's Xiaoyu, not Xiaoyu, Uchiha Xueyi, Uchiha Sasuke's wife, Liang Hong who loves spicy potato strips, Mitsuri who loves knives, Youlan, Xuanchun, Jin Xiula from Nanning, Red Dress Xiangyi Saigao, yyim, Fufufu Ningna, Maynight sent a love generator

Thank you for the gifts! The author is so touched! A hug from Mikoto's mother (.＾▽＾)