Chapter 18 The child called the fox demon
"Brother Amber, Daimaru likes saury, shall we buy some?"
street.
Xiao Tan was holding a bag higher than his waist in both hands and stood in front of the fish shop, unable to move, his mouth drooling.
She may have been stimulated by the words of her companions in the orphanage, and she was very eager to prove herself and insisted on carrying things.
The two bags are really solid, probably heavier than the little guy. In desperation, Amber had to choose some items that were light but bulky.
"That's it, then buy it."
He smiled slightly and bought three fish from the boss with one hundred taels. Xiaotan's eyes lit up and he looked very happy.
"Okay, we've almost finished shopping. Are you tired?"
Amber asked softly.
"Not tired, not tired."
Xiaotan shook his head violently, and as he spoke, he wanted to lift the bag in his hand, but unfortunately he tried several times without success, and his face turned red with anger.
"Wait for me on the street."
Amber smiled and patted her head, then put the things in her hands on the ground, "You have to keep an eye on these ingredients and don't wander around, you know."
"Okay."
Xiaotan was a little disappointed, but then he straightened his face and looked around him warily. His already big and round eyes were unblinking, as if someone would come to snatch her away at the next moment.
In fact, unless it is during a war, the security of Konoha will basically not be a problem, which is why Amber is relieved.
He turned to another street, searched around, and stopped in front of a small stall selling desserts.
"Are there any three-color meatballs?"
"Yes, thirty liang in a bunch."
The seller was an old woman with many wrinkles. When she smiled, her entire face shrank into a ball.
"Bring me ten skewers."
Amber took out her piggy wallet and took out a three hundred tael note.
"Guest, please wait a moment."
After the old woman took the money, she smiled even happier.
Although she is old, her movements are very nimble, and every move she makes shows perfection.
Amber was waiting when the young man's indifferent voice suddenly sounded beside him.
"Hello, Granny Hua, give me four skewers of three-color meatballs."
"It's Itachi, I haven't seen you for a long time."
"The tasks are quite busy."
Uchiha Itachi, who already had nasolabial marks at a young age, handed over the banknotes and happened to look at Amber who turned around.
A trace of surprise flashed in those dark eyes.
"Is it Amber-kun? Are you... no longer a ninja?"
"Um."
Amber nodded, "I'm not strong, I'm not a qualified ninja, and something happened to Dean Noonoyu, so I returned to the orphanage."
"Actually...I recognize Amber-Jun's talent."
Uchiha Itachi said seriously, "As a former classmate, you are the first person to take the initiative to discover my shadow clone."
"Ha...yes, it's just good luck."
Amber smiled and scratched his head. It is now the 56th year of Konoha, two years before the Uchiha clan is exterminated, and the murderer is the guy in front of him.
No matter what the reason is, a person who can kill his parents is not a person who can be deeply friends with.
Uchiha Itachi didn't speak anymore, just watched quietly until a child stumbled over.
"elder brother!"
Uchiha Sasuke's face, flushed from exercise, was filled with an excited smile, "I want to eat meatballs too."
"I bought four skewers, little Sasuke."
Itachi Uchiha tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers. The latter felt pain and puffed his mouth without saying a word.
"This is my brother, Uchiha Sasuke."
He looked at Amber, only to find that the latter had already taken the meatballs handed over by Grandma Hua and looked like he was about to leave. This made Uchiha Itachi, who rarely had the time to chat, feel a little disappointed.
"Sasuke, that's a nice name."
Amber nodded, "I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave."
"See you."
Itachi Uchiha watched Amber leave, with a vague and strange feeling that lingered for a long time.
Since starting Mangekyo due to Shisui's death not long ago, his senses have become very sharp.
This old classmate also hides something remarkable.
"Brother, this guy is so rude."
Sasuke hummed.
"That's my former classmate."
Uchiha Itachi gathered his thoughts and stopped dwelling on this topic.
the other side.
Amber was about to go back when she suddenly heard a loud shout.
"As long as I jump in, you will play with me, right?"
"Yes, you dance!"
One second later.
boom!
The water splashed everywhere, and the boy with yellow hair turned into a drowned rat.
The children who had just said they wanted to play with him immediately started laughing happily.
"Stinky demon fox, who wants to play with you?"
"That's right, that's right, the demon fox should have died a long time ago. Your existence is a mistake!"
"Hey, Demon Fox, if I were you, I would hide at home and not come out."
The young Naruto did not retort, but his originally bright eyes became much darker.
He knew these people were playing tricks on him, but what if?
Those kids left quickly, and for them it was just a daily routine.
Naruto lowered his head and walked aimlessly until a shadow enveloped him.
He looked up and saw a big brother with a gentle smile in front of him.
"sorry…"
After murmuring an apology, Naruto prepared to turn around.
"Want to eat meatballs?"
Amber took out the three-color meatballs she just bought, "It's very sweet."
"Is this...is this for me?"
Little Naruto was in disbelief at first, and then his whole face became sunny.
"Well, take it."
Amber stuffed the meatballs into his hand, "Eat it while it's hot, it will stick to your teeth when it gets cold."
"oh oh."
Naruto subconsciously took a bite, then reacted, raised his hand and laughed loudly: "Brother, my name is Uzumaki Naruto!"
"Well, my name is Amber."
Amber reached out and rubbed his head, "If you feel bored in the future, you can come to the orphanage to find me. There are many children about your age there."
"Really...really?"
Little Naruto felt like he was in a dream.
"of course it's true."
Amber replied with a smile.
"Then it's settled!"
"Um."
An unintentional warmth brought sunshine to Naruto who had been living in loneliness and darkness since he could remember.
He began to look forward to it, then to fear, and finally to excitement that could not be expressed in words.
There was even a strong urge to scream.
Maybe this is the so-called, thousand-year dark room, one light makes it bright?
Amber didn't take this to heart, the other little guy was still waiting.
But trouble still came.
A masked ANBU ninja suddenly jumped out after he left Naruto.
"Genin Amber, you know the identity of the child just now, right? Don't touch him without permission, you know?"
Amber smiled gently, and then a butterfly flew from nowhere and landed gently on his shoulder.