There must be something wrong with this setting in Chapter 14!
During the meal, Luke mentioned the matter of letting his younger brother go to a ninja school. His mother was very happy. In her opinion, being a ninja was a noble and honorable thing.
Qianchuan Takumu was a little puzzled. After all, he said it well last time, why did he change it again?
"If Xiaoguang wants to do it, let him do it. It won't cost much." Lu Ke answered casually.
"What does a child know..." Qianchuan Takumo moved his lips, looking at his increasingly dazzling eldest son, and finally compromised.
He sighed, "Then go ahead, I just don't know what Xiaoguang's qualifications are as a ninja."
"I will teach him the art of chakra refining."
"Then it's nothing."
After finishing the meal, Qianchuan Takumu stopped his son who was about to leave, and the two sat facing each other.
"Father, what's the matter?"
Chikawa Takumo showed a hesitant look. This middle-aged man who always worked dullly seemed to be struggling with whether he should speak out what was in his heart.
Upon seeing this, Lu Ke poured him a cup of tea and comforted him softly, "Father, just say what you have to say. Is there anything you can't tell your family?"
Under his comfort, Qianchuan Takumu finally opened his mouth. His voice was as dull as a human being, "Luke, have you ever blamed me?"
"Blame you?"
Luke was a little confused for a moment. This was a topic he had never thought about. He originally thought that Qianchuan Takumu called him here just to urge him to marry Iris.
Or to discuss the business in the store, or to ask about his recent changes and so on.
Qianchuan Takumo lowered his head with a look of shame on his face, "Back then, you could actually go to ninja school. Ninja school didn't charge tuition at that time."
Luke: (_)
Do you want to listen to what you are talking about?
The calmness on Luke's face was almost unbearable.
He is the same age as Kakashi, but Kakashi is a genius. He entered the ninja school at the age of 4, graduated at the age of 5, and became a chuunin at the age of 6.
This is not the point. The point is that although Kakashi is indeed a genius, he does not have the strength of a chuunin at the age of 6. Why would he make an exception?
It is one thing that Kakashi is talented, but the bigger reason is that it was the Third Ninja War at the time, and many students from the Ninja School who were short of people went to the front line with their genin protectors, so Kakashi Nishi will be promoted to chuunin as an exception.
Why not charge tuition? Because all students who enter will die.
The funeral expenses are just the tuition fees. Students who survive are all talents and can make a profit without losing money.
If he had enrolled in school and a little kid with no background went to the battlefield, his bones would probably be rotten by now.
So, is his father feeling guilty now for not giving himself a chance to die?
Lu Ke’s head twitched as he heard this, and he managed to keep smiling, “Father, I actually don’t really want to go to the memorial monument that much.”
Chikawa Takumu was obviously taken aback when he heard this. Then he recalled the tragedy of the war and his face turned pale. His original intention was that he did not give his eldest son a chance to become a ninja, and now he has to use his money to give his younger son a chance to become a ninja. I felt guilty for paving the way for my son, but I didn't want to but ignored the background at that time.
His dark old face was burning red, and he was mumbling and speechless.
Now I feel embarrassed in front of my son.
Seeing his father's reaction and understanding his thoughts, Luke smiled confidently and began to persuade.
"Xiaoguang is my brother and a member of our family. If he becomes a ninja, won't it be us who will enjoy the blessings in the future? Let's consider this tuition as an investment."
Even though he looks like this, Luke of the Dragon Clan is an angel investor. It can be seen that Luke also has a talent for investing, and he can make accurate investments every time.
…
"It's not even accurate!"
The corner of Lu Ke's mouth twitched as he looked at his younger brother who seemed to have done something wrong and kept his head down without saying a word, feeling a little explosive.
One month, a whole month, the ninja school was on holiday, and he would be enrolling in school in two months. Under his guidance day and night, Chikawa Hikaru had just successfully refined the first trace of chakra.
This is no longer a question of whether you have ninja talent or not. This level is completely lower than the average level of ordinary people. Normally, if the older brother is a loser, the younger brother, sister or older sister should be a genius, right? There must be such a setting, right? Why did he stretch out his hips now?
After all, Luke himself is considered to have some talent. He may be considered a laggard among ninjas, but he is still better than ordinary people. Hikaru Chikawa is totally...
"I'm sorry, brother."
Chikawa Hikari's eyes were red. When he looked up, he had already started to shed beans. He was crying and howling, "I won't go to ninja school, I won't go!"
"No, no, no, be good, don't cry."
Luke sighed, and gave up the idea of letting his brother go to ninja school. With his qualifications, he would be a laggard in learning. It didn't matter if he couldn't learn anything. It would be bad if he became inferior and sensitive, and lost his self-confidence.
Not all crane tails can successfully counterattack.
Qianchuan Guang wiped away his tears and his eyes became firm, "Brother, I have decided. I want to inherit your craftsmanship and join you in blacksmithing."
"As long as you are happy." Lu Ke did not persuade him. A child's temperament is uncertain and his goals always change. It would be too tiring to coax him again and again.
He thought that in the future, when he was strong enough and no longer afraid of being asked about the source of his power, he could let his younger brother try to cultivate the power of other worlds.
Whether it can work or not is another matter, it doesn't matter if it can't work, as long as he is there, it is enough.
After comforting his younger brother, Luke felt itchy and ran to the Ichiraku Ramen shop after thinking that it had been a while since he had sat down with Iris.
Now is the peak period. Although Shou Da Yile hired a helper, he is not as skilled as Acorus, so he is always a little busy.
As soon as Luke entered, he was faced with a pair of murderous faces.
Teida Yile glared at the pig who was eating his own cabbage, "Calamus is not here, I went to buy spices and side dishes."
Lu Ke smiled and walked into the kitchen to help his father-in-law. He washed his hands and started rolling out the dough.
"You sound like I'm here just for the sake of the calamus. Your noodles are so delicious. Anyone who has eaten them will want to come here more often."
Although there is some suspicion of flattery, no one hates nice words. Shou Da Yile's face looked better and he stared directly at Luke.
"Then just go and sit down. I don't need your help here."
"You are too polite. The store is so busy. How could I watch you working alone? Besides, Calamus would tell me the same thing if he knew it."
After being soothed by such a docile attitude, Shou Da Yile slowly let go of his prejudice. He looked at Luke's actions and made a comment that was neither salty nor bland.
"You are quite skilled at rolling out dough. Have you done this before?"
"Calamus taught me a little bit, and I can be rated as proficient by you. It seems that I have some talent in this area." Lu Ke smiled and replied politely.
When your physical fitness is high enough and your control is strong enough, it is quite simple to imitate and learn other people's movements.
Shou Da Yile was silent for a while and then said: "Then follow me and learn more. Anyway, you will inherit this store in the future."
This meant that he reluctantly agreed with the two people.
Just barely!
The visa application was successful. I would like to thank Huhu Sigh again for giving me a recommendation ticket every day.
Likewise, thanks to the 41 readers so far.
The first book for a newcomer may have many shortcomings. I hope everyone will criticize and correct it. Of course, when you ask for criticism, you can also give me a few words of praise.
Sijibao's heart is as fragile as the faded one who entered the Ring of Elden DLC.
ps: The name Sijibao comes from a smart pistol in "Cyberpunk 2077". It is chatty, mentally retarded, and can make complaints. It is quite cute
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