Chapter 18: Grave News and Good News.

when Nero arrived at their house, He was shocked because he saw all of his family members well not all family members. After all, his uncle's wife and konahamaru were not present while the people inside the house, are his Grand Uncle, Grand Aunt, and Uncle then his Mother and Grandmother all had the same gloomy atmosphere on them while his Grand Aunt was crying. Then he asked them what was the matter.

"Hey what's the matter? Why do all of you have the same gloomy expression on all of your faces? And why is Biwako Obaa-san crying?" Nero

When Nero said that, His Grand Uncle answered him and told him the reason why they have a gloomy expression on them. What he heard shocked him.

"Well first of all, earlier we were notified that the Capital was under attack. The Daimyo was been attacked but luckily the assassins failed to kill the Daimyo because he was protected by the royal guards and he was escorted here by a summoned beast of the head guard. But because of the attack your uncle Asuma was missing and presumed dead because of the attack that happens on the castle. Although his body is not been found yet. According to what we saw from the memories of the Daimyo, Asuma was blasted out of the building from the explosion of the attack from the assassin. And because of that, we had a family meeting now." Hiruzen

"Eh? Who has the balls to try to assassinate the Daimyo? It is also sad what happens to uncle Asuma but we need to be optimistic here. just like you said Grand Uncle, Uncle Asuma's body is not been found yet. There is a chance that he survived the fall. We just need to find him or maybe asked some civilian in the capital." Nero

"You're right on that Nero, We need to be optimistic... That's why I convene a meeting today on what to do." Hiruzen

And with that the family meeting of the Sarutobi family started, they talked about what to do about the missing Asuma, the plan on how to search for him, and the people who will be assigned for looking for Asuma. While they were planning, Nero was comforting his grand aunt. After an hour of discussion, the family meeting ended, but before the meeting ended. Nero noticed some change in his mother. His Mother Ayako has a small bump on her stomach. Nero asked his Mother if she was pregnant.

"Hey Mom, Are you pregnant? " Nero

When everyone heard what Nero said. All of the people inside the room have awkward expressions on their faces. Ayako tried to answer Nero's question while the others doesn't know what to do. It became awkward for them to join the conversation and even his happy-go-lucky grandmother doesn't know what to say because of the sudden question.

"Eh, well you see Nero it's -"

Ayako tried to explain herself right in front of her son but was caught off guard by what Nero said next.

"Oh no it's fine mom, I'm happy for you that you find love again. I know it's been hard for you losing father before I was born. Back when I was four I always heard you screaming at night in your room at first I don't know why you are screaming at that time but when I was at the hospital doing my medical training I heard from other nurses about their night activities when they feel lonely at night hehe.

And besides, it doesn't matter to me if I will have a new father, as long as he loves you, cherish and protect you it's fine for me. And If you haven't know I always want to have a sibling. it saddens me that I can't have a sibling that's why I always spoiled and play with Hanabi and now that knowing I will have a sibling it makes me happy. Finally I will become a big brother."Nero

When they all heard what Nero said they all have a big relief on them. While his mother had an awkward smile on her face because her night activities were heard by her son.

"T-thank you for your understanding dear, and please can you forget my night activities hehe. I don't know that you can hear my scream at that time, I'm very sorry if I disturb you and also sorry for not telling you about this. I was not prepared to tell you about my pregnancy because I thought It will be hard and awkward for you." Ayako

"Just like I said mom it's fine, I understand your situation. Love is love, we can't prevent ourselves to fall in love again. And how old is the baby inside of you? And who's the lucky man? Of course, I need to meet the father of this baby and know for myself that he is worthy to become your lover?"Nero

"Well, It's only been 2 months dear since it started to develop. And the lucky man is named Aizen, although I also want to introduce him to you. Sadly your grand uncle already sent him to a long-term mission, we don't know when he will be back." Ayako

"Eh? Does everyone already know that you have a new lover and also pregnant? Don't get me wrong I'm not mad at all if that's the case. I'm not mad but sad, sad because you guys don't tell me about it but still I also understand because you guys don't know what will be my reaction to it. So grand uncle, why did you send my new father on a long-term mission? I haven't even meet him yet and you already sent him to a long-term mission." Nero

"Ahem. Well regarding with that Nero, you do know that our village is lacking strong and qualified shinobis right now. And there is a mission that needed to be taken care of because of how important it is to the village, I entrusted it to Aizen because he is the only person that can do the mission, If you don't know Aizen is a certified Elite Jonin he can also be classified as a Low-Kage when it comes to skills and intellect. So you don't need to worry about it." Hiruzen

"Well if you say so grand uncle, but if that person came back please tell me so that I can beat, I mean test him if he is qualified to become my mom's lover and father for my upcoming sibling." Nero

"Eh? What are you planning to do to him Nero dear? "Ayako

"Nothing mom, I just want to beat, I mean test him if he is qualified to become your lover and also know if he is capable of protecting you and my upcoming sibling. I don't want some pushover person to become your lover. Weakness is a sin, and because of that, I want to test his capabilities and skills. Well since according to grand uncle his skills is within the boundary of Low Kage he will be fine." Nero

"Well if you say so. But please don't bully him too much if you meet him" Ayako

"I'll try hahaha. But since my mom is pregnant with another man, what will happen to her? Is she still going to be a Sarutobi? Does she need to leave the compound?" Nero

When Nero asked that question all of them had another awkward expression on their faces. But luckily for them Nero's Grandma Fuyumi had already prepared an answer for that.

"You don't need to worry about that moonpie, Even if your mother married another man she is still part of the family. Since the day your father passed away, I already adopted your mother as a member of Sarutobi in terms of paper and legalization she is already a member of Sarutobi permanently. You don't need to worry about it." Grandma Fuyumi

"Thats great Grandma, Your the best grandma ever! And with that you will receive a big hug and kiss from your adorable and cutest grandson hehehe." Nero

"Hehehe of course Moonpie your grandma is the best! Then come here give your grandma a big hug and a kiss on the cheeks hehe" Grandma Fuyumi

And with that Nero hugged and kiss her grandma on the cheeks.

"Well since the family meeting is already done please excuse me. everyone, as I have class tomorrow and it's been a long day for me. Good night everyone" Nero

With that, Nero decided to call it a day, but before he sleeps he asked Kyrie a question and asked her opinion about something.

'Hey Kyrie, is there a person named Aizen from Konohagakure in the real Naruto Canon Story?'Nero

'Well as far as I know there is none, and besides this world is different from the original one. Your very own existence here is unique and it is different, it also brings changes so you cannot compare it to the original storyline.' Kyrie

'Ah you're right, I always think that it is still the same as the original. Anyways did you also notice that there is something wrong with their expression and explanation? Do you think they are lying?'Nero

'Huh? No there is nothing wrong with their expression and explanation. And I also don't think that they are lying to you.' Kyrie

'Oh well if you say so. Good night Kyrie' Nero

'Goodnight Nero' Kyrie

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Back in the living room with the adults.

"Do you think it is right not to tell Nero the truth?" Ayako

"Sigh. I know it is wrong to lie. But we made a promise not to tell him the truth." Grandma Fuyumi.

"That's right. I felt bad lying and not telling him what we know but it is for the greater good."Biwako.

"Sigh. Don't worry about it. The time will come and he will learn everything. Since everything is pretty much done. Let's officially end this meeting. Good night everyone." Hiruzen