It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

Seeing how sensible Xiao Zhixue was, Zhishui reached out and patted Xiao Zhixue's head.

It's so nice to have a sensible little sister at home. Hmm? What's that burnt bread smell like?

While still enjoying Zhishui's pat on the head, Xiao Zhixue's heart clenched when she smelled a burnt aroma in the air.

Oh no, my older brother's gone. Did he leave anything in the kitchen locked?

Ten minutes later... Shisui looked at the black bread and several pieces of sushi that were crumpled up like a quilt on the table and fell into deep thought.

Zhi Xue can actually cook? Although it's not very good, it still deserves a reward. But something's not right, is it even possible for her to reach the food on the kitchen board at her height?

Seeing that Zhishui's expression seemed a bit off, Xiaozhixue also guiltily wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

...I hope they won't notice anything...

……

Chapter 201, The Present World

"How is it? Has Zhixue not returned yet?"

"No, the Rain Village ninjas who were guarding there have been there for so long, but they still haven't seen her."

Obito closed his eyes after hearing what White Zetsu said.

Didn't she consider where she'd end up or how she'd get back when she went? What an idiot...

"Forget it, let's not wait for her. The plan is about to begin, and I bet Nagato is looking forward to this moment too."

Obito used Kamui to leave this place, and not long after, Black Zetsu also approached White Zetsu, who was in charge of monitoring chakra fluctuations in the Loulan region.

"Boss, what do you need me for?"

Seeing the puzzled White Zetsu before him, Black Zetsu, whose body was half-body, also narrowed his eyes.

"Six years... She still hasn't come back, has she? It seems the things I did inside were quite effective. Keep a close eye on her lately, and make sure that brat Uchiha Shiyuki doesn't suddenly reappear during the Eye of the Moon Project."

"Okay, boss, but isn't she also a member of Akatsuki? Logically speaking, shouldn't we be teammates?"

Upon hearing White Zetsu's voice, Black Zetsu also punched him, smashing his skull into his body.

"Shut up, just listen to me. That brat Uchiha Shiyuki's strength is unfathomable, and her behavior is bizarre. Her true intentions in joining Akatsuki are hard to fathom. She's probably not someone Nagato and Obito can control. Perhaps she'll agree to Nagato's Ten-Tails intimidation plan, but the illusory Eye of the Moon plan—she hasn't experienced despair yet—is a very unstable factor. If she later turns against us, I'm afraid..."

Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, White Zetsu pulled his head out of his body and waved helplessly.

If you're going to talk, just talk. Why are you attacking White Zetsu?

After receiving Black Zetsu's orders, White Zetsu infiltrated underground and went to the Land of Wind to monitor the Loulan ruins.

Standing atop the tower in Amegakure, Black Zetsu gazed at the dim sky above Amegakure with one eye, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The plan he was planning was about to begin, and the person he was most worried about was not around. He had to act as soon as possible. Once the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki appeared, there would be no one in the world who could stand against him. Mother, your era will come again after a thousand years. You evil Six Paths Rebellious Son, you will watch this world be overthrown from the underworld!

……

"Zhixue, did you really not encounter anything strange at home?" Zhishui stared at Zhixue and asked thoughtfully.

He always felt that Zhixue was acting strangely.

"Ah, no, haha, I've been doing fine at home, Nii-san, don't worry. Besides, my grades at the Ninja Academy are even better than last year," Shiyuki said with a smile, clinging to Shisui's arm.

To divert Nissan's attention, I'm going all out!

When Zhixue mentioned the report card, Zhishui sighed.

I wonder what the Ninja Academy's results will be like this year... Although Shiki is his sister, she has been criticized a lot because of her cowardice and lack of talent. Although he has beaten up a few guys a few times, he has also been called to the Hokage's office several times.

After all, Uchiha Shisui was a genius of the Uchiha clan and the village, so he couldn't afford to argue with ordinary kids, as that would be a loss of face. However, whenever Shisui saw that Shisui looked a little off after returning from school, he would completely forget Hiruzen Sarutobi's advice to him.

"Ah, the report card, it's okay, Zhixue... as long as you're happy." Zhishui looked at the report card Zhixue handed over, her lips twitched, but she still tried to adjust her state and patted little Zhixue's head to comfort her.

The first semester midterm exam results for the Ninja Academy.

Ninja Arts Theory: C

Teamwork awareness: C

Combat judgment ability: E

Ninja Tool Throwing: F-

Basic physical skills: D

Real-person mixed class battle: 49th place.

Zhi Shui remembers that the two mixed classes had 50 people in the match. Judging from this, they are at least much stronger than the last place last year, right?

Shisui smiled, then saw this sentence at the back of the report card.

Uchiha Shiyu has ranked last in the class for five consecutive major exams. Parents, please pay attention to your child's free time and education, and work together with the school to burn the last bit of fire in their will.

Wait, wasn't Zhixue second to last this time?

Zhi Xue looked at Zhi Shui as he read the final commentary, and lowered her head in shame.

Oh no, how could I forget that? She should have cut out the last comment she wrote at the bottom!

There were originally 50 spots available, but when she was competing with another child for the second-to-last place, the other child took pity on her and gave up their spot. I never expected the school to be so heartless and cruel!!!

Shisui was successfully drawn to the report card, but at the same time, he was worried about Shiyuki's future.

If her talent is truly always this poor, then shouldn't he remove Zhixue from the ranks of ninjas? After all, there are ordinary people within the Uchiha clan. This is also his fault; he's spent far too little time teaching Zhixue. He really doesn't know how long the war in the ninja world will continue…

For a moment, Zhi Shui's attention was drawn to her grades, while Xiao Zhi Xue, though embarrassed and wanting to crawl under the sofa and pretend she didn't exist, clearly knew that hiding the fox demon sister's presence was the most important thing.

"Nisan, now that you're back, why don't you go to your room and rest for a while? I'll go and clean up the area outside, hahaha..."

"Huh? Why did you suddenly decide to clean? The room looks pretty clean to me..." Zhishui looked around at the tidy living room and scratched his head in confusion, but was still half-pushed by Xiaozhixue into his own bedroom.

While Zhishui was still looking at her report card inside the house, Xiaozhixue patted her chest, took a deep breath, picked up a broom and shovel, and swept around the area, while also tidying up some suspicious items.

For example, the strange black soda that Zhixue drank, and the extra pillow on the bed.

"Huh? Is this the comic that the fox demon sister is reading?" Xiao Zhixue picked up a comic book that was tucked into the gap of the sofa and tilted her head as she looked at the strange picture on the cover.

The fox spirit sister usually doesn't let her see this, but today is a good day to see what's inside. It'll probably be similar to the stories she's read—heroes fighting monsters to protect their villages and uphold their bonds, right?

Xiao Zhixue opened the comic, and within seconds her face turned as red as a ripe cherry. Her eyes seemed a little dazed, and there was an unspoken shyness in them.

"What...what is all this stuff in here...?"

Chapter 202, Discounts Arrive

Shisui stayed at home, and looking at the report card in her hand, she couldn't help but facepalm.

Forget it, let's wait and see. What if Zhixue's poor grades are just because her talent hasn't awakened yet? Some members of the clan are actually just like ordinary people before they awaken their Sharingan, but after awakening their Sharingan, they instantly become pillars of genius.

Zhi Shui placed the report card on the table, then walked out of the room and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhi Xue still motionless next to the sofa.

Whether Zhixue kept it from him or not, it's probably not good to ask. However, the clansmen living nearby should know something, so maybe he can go and check.

Zhishui stepped forward and patted Zhixue on the shoulder, instantly startling the little girl.

"Ah! Cough cough, Nii-san, why are you out here?" Xiao Zhixue stuffed the comic book into the back of her clothes and said to Zhishui with a somewhat strange expression.

"Zhixue, your complexion doesn't look right. Do you have a fever?" Zhishui placed her hand on Zhixue's face, which was as red as an apple, and was also a little worried. She wanted to put her hand on Zhixue's forehead to take her temperature.

How could something like this happen so quickly?

"Ah, it's just that the activity level is a bit high, so don't worry, Nii-san, haha." Shiyuki shook her head and then removed Shisui's hand.

"I see..." Shisui breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that Zhixue's training level is not good either. If she is out of breath just from cleaning... After all, physical fitness is a major development direction for ninjas. Even genjutsu or medical ninjas need to undergo high-level physical training in order to keep up with the army on the battlefield.

After chatting casually with Xiao Zhixue for a while, Zhishui left home.

Go ask the neighbors if they know anything. Also, his birthday is in half a month, and because of the war, he might not be able to celebrate it with Zhixue then. Why not celebrate it in advance? She will definitely be very happy.

As Zhishui left, Xiaozhixue breathed a sigh of relief. She then took out the comic book that was tucked inside her clothes. After some deliberation, she locked the book in her room drawer.

Although she couldn't understand much of what was inside, her intuition told her that this was an adult world, and it would be impolite for a little girl like her to go and see it. She should wait until the fox demon sister came back before returning it to her.

Recalling the contents of the comic, the young girl blushed.

The adult world...it feels so exciting...

After Shisui left, a crack appeared in the space in front of the little girl, and Shisui walked out from it, then looked at the little girl whose expression was a little strange.

"Brother...cough cough, Zhishui has already left. No, wait, why are your cheeks so red?" Zhixue said, cupping her young daughter's rosy cheeks and looking at her.

"Ah...no, it's nothing. By the way, fox spirit sister, you must keep your own things safe." The little girl took out a comic book from the drawer and handed it to Zhixue.

The moment Zhixue saw the comic, she instantly understood, then blushed and put the book away.

"Ahem, this book is actually something I found in the possession of other ninjas, haha. Kids shouldn't read it, it might stunt their growth."

Hearing Zhi Xue's words, the young girl nodded, but recalling Zhi Shui who had already returned home, she scratched her head in confusion and asked—

"Why can't the fox spirit sister go and meet Nisan? Nisan is very gentle."

"Ah, well..." Zhi Xue scratched her head helplessly after hearing the little girl's answer.

She had just escaped the battlefield disguised as a spy from Kirigakure, and Shisui probably still thought she had toyed with his feelings. He probably wanted nothing more than to chop up this "fake" version of himself, right?

Just as Zhixue was wondering how to explain, she heard the sound of the door lock turning, and she took the opportunity to hide in the alternate dimension.

"Huh? Wait a minute..."

After entering, Shisui did not stay long. After telling Shisui to wait for him at home, he hurriedly left and went to the store in Konoha to buy a birthday cake, candles, and other items.

In the alternate dimension, Zhixue and Sasuke sat side by side on a stone bench, with a pile of fruit on the table in the middle.

Sasuke:  …

He could understand that pulling out fruit was due to some convenient spatial scroll, but what was with casually pulling out the stone bench and table?

After eating a sour grape, Zhixue breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems Nissan will be staying home for a while. But speaking of which, now that you've captured Urashiki, your mission is over, right?"

"Yes, that's good, but you still have health problems as a child, so I can't leave for the time being. Also, it seems that Li needs more time to recharge."

Zhi Xue nodded in response to Sasuke's answer.