but.

The cool ninja reading this book doesn't seem to be really interested in it.

Ok.

It's definitely not on there.

His gaze was completely fixed on the little guy who was even practicing kunai while walking.

Sasuke Uchiha.

9 is old.

Third-year students at Konoha Ninja Academy.

Aside from basic theory and chakra utilization and allocation, he ranked first in his grade in all evaluations, including ninjutsu, ninja tool manipulation, taijutsu, and simulated combat.

He was called a genius and a born ninja by every teacher who taught him!

But only Kakashi knew the truth.

genius?

This seemingly simple and all-encompassing word, which enjoys high recognition, is actually the greatest insult to this little guy.

Everyone only saw his talent and power displayed in front of others, but no one saw the time and sweat he spent every single day to acquire that power.

of course.

Sasuke's ability to go to such lengths is also due to the two special identities he carries:

The son of the former head of the Uchiha clan, and the younger brother of the traitor, Uchiha Itachi.

He always called himself an avenger.

He is an avenger who exists and lives only to kill that man with his own hands!

"That's enough. Today's training is over. Remember to balance work and rest."

Before anyone knew it, the small book in Kakashi Hatake's hand had been closed. His words were calm, but a careful listener could still discern the concern in them.

When the Third Hokage entrusted the little guy to his care, he, who usually appeared cold and indifferent to things outside of his mission, surprisingly did not refuse.

Was it a conscious recollection of the gifts and guilt from the left eye?

Was it because of the atonement of the Fugaku couple that I saw that night?

Or perhaps she was recalling the circumstances of that man's death?

Perhaps she was just distracted and didn't have time to refuse.

Or perhaps, all of the above reasons apply.

"not enough."

However, the answer Kakashi Hatake received was these three extremely concise words.

"That person, that person, is more hardworking than me, and has put in more effort than me!"

Sasuke's voice suddenly became high-pitched and excited.

In my memory, that person had been immersed in torturous training since he was younger than me.

Before dawn, the sound of that person's running footsteps heralded the approaching day; as the moon hung low in the sky, that person trudged home in the dim light.

He had encountered that man more than once within the clan's territory.

However, he was late because he was out having fun, while the other person had just returned from training.

When he thought of that person, Sasuke Uchiha's thoughts inexplicably became somewhat disordered, and his right hand, which was wielding kunai, became somewhat stiff and unable to keep up with the rhythm.

"what."

As he unconsciously let out a low cry, a clear bloodstain appeared on the back of his hand.

Furthermore, it can be seen that there are numerous large and small scars and bruises on the back of Yu's entire hand, no, even on the half of his forearm that is exposed from under his sleeve.

'Clang.'

A crisp metallic sound followed, echoing in my ears.

While his peers were still playing around and fighting with wooden ninja tools, he had already started practicing with actual ninja tools.

Such a sound startled Sasuke Uchiha, who had been suppressing something, but he quickly regained his senses and bent down to pick up the fallen ninja tool.

However, just as his fingers were about to touch the kunai, his gaze fell upon the fingertips that were trembling slightly.

Suppressing the inexplicable sense of unease rising in his heart, he touched the cold ninja tool.

Can........

'Clang.'

The familiar voice rang in my ears again.

'What's wrong.'

"What's going on?"

Sasuke felt uneasy.

However, he still reached out to pick up the ninja tools that had fallen to the ground.

He felt the familiar metallic texture, but the kunai he usually wielded so casually now seemed to have gained an inexplicable weight, causing his right hand to tremble even more violently.

'Bang.'

This time, it was only raised to a slightly higher level.

"asshole."

Angry words were squeezed out of his mouth.

But such cursing and such madness did not stop his hands from trembling; on the contrary, it gave him the illusion that it was getting worse!

"asshole!"

Sasuke roared once more and bent over again.

This time, he pressed his left hand hard against his right hand, trying to suppress the inexplicable trembling and pick up the ninja tool.

However, a hand wearing a standard dark blue glove preemptively picked up the fallen ninja tool and placed it in the little guy's ninja tool bag.

"Well, it seems like I should go to the hospital first before going home."

"The doctor told you last time to rest and not to overtrain."

"See? Do you want to never be able to lift a ninja tool in your entire life?"

Kakashi Hatake spoke calmly and changed his route on his own.

Without a single day of rest, the training is endless. Even a Jonin couldn't withstand such 'torture,' let alone a child whose bones haven't even fully developed.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke neither replied nor rejected the idea of ​​going to the hospital first.

But in his eyes, there was a clear hint of resentment and madness.

'Why? ’

'How is it that person able to keep doing that!'

Why is it that I'm the only one who can't do it?

'It's because the belief isn't strong enough,'

'The hatred isn't strong enough!'

A crimson light surged in his eyes.

"To be honest, you're one of the better ninjas I've ever seen."

Suddenly, such a sound entered Uchiha Sasuke's ears.

Such rare praise made him subconsciously raise his head.

The one who spoke was the guardian who was walking in front of him.

At that moment, he had one hand on his bag and the other holding a small book, casually flipping through it.

"However, we should occasionally acknowledge that others are different."

After those two sentences, there was no follow-up.

"This guy..."

'It seems like they said something, but it also seems like they said nothing at all.'

As he watched the other man's retreating figure, the crimson hue in Sasuke Uchiha's eyes slowly faded.

However, the atmosphere that had just settled down was broken by a passerby's unintentional remark:

"Uchiha........."

The very first words of the sentence immediately caught their attention.

These three words and this group were all exceptionally sensitive topics that year.

Especially the conflict between them and the Sarutobi clan a few days ago, which has almost become a topic of conversation for some people and some clans.

"That one from the Uchiha clan is back!"

"And he has already single-handedly infiltrated the Sarutobi clan's territory. I've heard that dozens of Sarutobi clan elites have had their bones broken!!"

Passersby hurried by, creating a commotion.

"Sasuke, you go back first..."

Kakashi Hatake suddenly turned around and gave an order to the little guy behind him.

But in their field of vision, the kid had already leaped onto a nearby house and was rushing madly toward the Sarutobi clan.

In that rumor-spreading campaign started by the Sarutobi clan, almost all the Uchiha clan members in school were severely punished for resisting.

However, it wasn't a one-sided beating.

At least in the third grade, none of those kids who dared to insult the Uchiha clan could walk past Uchiha Sasuke standing up.

The only difference is that the rest of the tribesmen fought because those bastards insulted their chieftain.

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