Cherry Blossom in Late March

In the afternoon, Nagasawa had already finished Anbu's work. He went home and changed into a kimono before walking toward the orphanage.

He made an appointment with Nono to view the cherry blossoms today.

The cherry blossoms in Konoha bloomed at the end of March, and it didn't last that long, only about four to ten days.

It usually took about seven days for a cherry blossom tree to wither after it bloomed.

Therefore, those days were the perfect time for cherry blossom viewing. If he missed it, he would have to wait for next year.

Before Nagasawa reached the orphanage, he saw Nono dressed in a pink kimono at the entrance of the orphanage.

Nono had already changed her clothes and put on makeup, waiting for Nagasawa.

Nono was a little shy as Nagasawa's eyes were glued on her. She asked flusteredly, "Is there something on my face?"

Nagasawa shook his head and replied honestly, "You are too beautiful that I can't take my eyes off you."

"Liar. That's what you say every time we meet."

"And you look beautiful every time we meet."

"Geez, what if the children see us."

After a brief kiss, Nagasawa held Nono's hand and said, "Let's go buy something to eat first."

The two of them went to Dango shop.

When owner Watanabe saw that it was Nagasawa, he asked, "Same old?"

However, Nagasawa shook his head and said, "I will pass for today. Two cherry blossom cakes, please."

"Alright, I'll make it for you." Owner Watanabe nodded.

As he went to the kitchen, owner Watanabe sighed.

In the past, Nagasawa was a lone wolf like him, but Nagasawa actually graduated from being single before him. Now he didn't even eat his usual Dango.

Despite how he felt, owner Watanabe still made Nagasawa's order properly.

Nagasawa took the cherry blossom cake and smiled, "owner Watanabe, you should also take a break and go cherry blossom viewing for a change of pace."

Owner Watanabe vaguely looked at Nagasawa but didn't say a word. If he had a girl to go cherry blossom viewing, he wouldn't be here making Nagasawa's order.

Nagasawa chuckled and held Nono's hand as they walked out of Dango's shop.

Sure enough, he was still alive to become the person he hated the most.

In the past, he really hated anyone who would flaunt their lovey-dovey relationship in front of him.

Now, he became the one flaunting his lovey-dovey relationship in front of others.

Konoha's cherry blossom tree was located in a relatively remote place east of Konoha.

This place was usually deserted, but at this time of the year, it attracted a large number of people.

Not only couples went cherry blossom viewing, but some people also went with their families.

From above, a bunch of people could be seen swarming east of Konoha.

Although the Nagasawa and Nono did not come early, they were not too late either, so they still found a good spot.

Nono laid the cloth on the ground and put the cherry blossom cake they bought, along with some other snacks and drinks on it before sitting there.

Suddenly, a breeze blew. Nono felt something fall on her head. She could not help but look up and was stunned.

It was cherry blossoms. A large number of cherry blossoms were blown off by the wind and danced in the air, dyeing the sky pink.

This dream-like scenery left Nono in awe.

When had she ever seen this kind of scenery?

Before she left Root, her life was colorless. Let alone having a relationship, she couldn't even live the life of a normal person.

Even after leaving Root and becoming the caretaker at the orphanage, she was completely absorbed in thinking about the children and the orphanage.

Although she was much happier than when she was with Root and felt a sense of accomplishment, she still felt empty.

But now, she was actually wearing a kimono and went flower viewing. This was a life she had never thought about before.

However, in Nagasawa's eyes, this became a different scene.

The breeze blew Nono's blonde hair, and a large number of cherry blossoms fell next to Nono, making her even more beautiful.

The blonde hair, the dancing cherry blossoms, Nono's kimono, and her beautiful face.

It was as beautiful as a painting, and Nagasawa couldn't put it into words.

"Hey, Nagasawa and Nono, you also come to admire the cherry blossoms."

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Nagasawa's ears.

Nagasawa looked over and saw that it was Kushina.

At this time, Kushina was wearing a light blue kimono with dark patterns, waving at them.

Along with Kushina, there was also Minato. At this time, Minato was wearing a simple black kimono.

When Kushina greeted him, Minato also smiled and waved at Nagasawa.

Soon, Minato and his wife came over.

When Nono saw Minato and his wife, he stood up and said, "Kushina, and... Fourth-sama..."

Minato waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be so formal during this kind of occasion. Just call me Minato."

Kushina looked around and found that this place had a good view, so she said, "Nagasawa, you chose a pretty good spot! Let's sit around here too, Minato."

Minato looked at Nagasawa.

Nagasawa smiled and said, "Sure, there are only four of us anyway. It's more than enough."

Kushina laid out the cloth adjacent to Nagasawa's and put down some snacks she brought.

"Nono, you have such fair skin. How do you usually take care of it?" Kushina began her girl's talk with Nono.

"I just wash my face like everyone else." Nono was confused.

She did know how to put on makeup. After all, it was mandatory for a spy.

"Nagasawa, how is the training team recently? The joint training is almost upon us." Minato asked Nagasawa when he saw Kushina and Nono chatting.

Nagasawa smiled and said, "They are all excited and want to show off their skills in front of you and the Third."

"I am relieved since you are so confident," Minato said with a gentle smile.

He had always been very confident in Nagasawa. He just asked that to start their conversation.

"Hey, Minato, look, is that Kakashi?"

Suddenly, Kushina pointed to the right.

There was a tall, white-haired young man in a white kimono and a mask walking with a red-haired woman in a red kimono.

Their hair color and aura drew a lot of attention.

However, due to the difference in height, almost everyone regarded this pair as siblings.

Minato nodded. "It's indeed Kakashi."

Kakashi was Minato's favorite apprentice, so Minato could recognize him even without looking at his face and clothes.

However, what Minato was curious about was why Kakashi and Uzumaki Hanabira were together. Were they that close?