I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 57 Class Reunion

In Konoha, under the large "Q BBQ" sign, the aroma of meat wafts through the air, demonstrating the restaurant's booming business.

"I am coming."

As she slowly lifted the Japanese-style curtain, Mitarashi Anko instantly burst into excited shouts at everyone in the private room, acting as if she knew them all by heart.

The wooden private room was already quite full of people. The most eye-catching one was Sarutobi Asuma, who looked rather mature. He had a cigarette dangling from his lips. When he looked up and saw the newcomer, his dark eyes seemed a little dazed. He then pretended to be disdainful and scoffed, but the fighting spirit in his eyes was obvious.

After lifting the curtain, Mitarashi Anko shouted excitedly and walked directly towards Yuhi Kurenai. Behind her, everyone saw Uchiha Yoru.

The moment Uchiha Yata lifted the curtain and walked in, everyone was stunned, because the other person's height had now reached about 1.8 meters.

After the physical enhancement, his body development seems to be moving towards that of a lean and muscular man.

He still wore a pure white kimono and black trousers beneath his usual cool and aloof expression. His chest was open, slightly revealing his eye-catching muscles. Dark black arm guards covered his forearms and extended to his hands. A purple rope belt was tied around his waist, and a ninja straight sword was tucked horizontally into it.

"Tch! Still as flashy as ever, Uchiha Yoru."

The one who said this was naturally Sarutobi Asuma, since the two had never gotten along since childhood. When he saw Asuma complaining, Uchiha Yoru squinted and smiled, saying, "Well, he's still growing."

Sarutobi Asuma snorted disdainfully, but it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious. After all, his father's genetic height was a problem. Fortunately, he was already 1.7 meters tall. However, when he saw Uchiha Yoru, he couldn't help but feel envious again.

Sarutobi Asuma is always surrounded by his lackeys Kotetsu, Izumo, and Ebisu. Even classmates have their own little groups.

"Hong, have you missed me?"

Beneath Mitarashi Anko's naturally friendly and carefree smile, there was still a hint of embarrassment deep in her eyes. After all, she had taken over her friend's money boyfriend for 150,000 ryo, even though it was fake, she was still embarrassed.

Kurenai smiled gently at Anko and raised her cup in a gesture of respect, saying, "Anko, you haven't changed at all."

As if nothing had happened between the best friends, Uchiha Yoru sat down next to Anko with a calm and confident smile, not feeling awkward at all. Have you ever seen someone involved in politics feel awkward?

"Hi, sorry we're late."

Just then, the curtain was lifted, and Might Guy, looking embarrassed, scratched his head and greeted everyone. He then immediately regained his composure and excitedly shouted, "Come on, this time I've brought Kakashi with me!"

Sure enough, Kakashi, standing behind Might Guy, glanced at everyone with a detached look and gave a slight nod in greeting. However, his lifeless demeanor immediately dampened the atmosphere of the classmates' reunion.

"Haha, come on, Kakashi, sit here."

Might Guy, looking incredibly excited and full of energy, pulled Kakashi down to sit. Kakashi, dressed in Anbu plate armor, looked lifeless, clearly indicating that he hadn't yet recovered from his shock.

The reunion of nine classmates—Might Guy, Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Tetsuo Koko, Izumo Kamizuki, Ebisu, Kurenai Yuhi, Anko Mitarashi, and Yoru Uchiha—was a little somber for a moment. But no matter how much they huddled together, their eyes were filled with memories.

No one mentioned the other classmates. Everyone who could come had come; the others were either on missions or had already died in battle.

Although they were in the same class, it was obvious that they were not all the same age. During the war, they were treated specially, and those with good aptitude were put in the same class. The teaching staff was definitely different.

After all, wartime is never conducted in a routine manner. Their class is considered a collection of geniuses, with almost everyone in the class possessing talent. After graduation, they will receive focused training to prevent them from being wasted or lost in missions.

(Although Obito was a loser, he had already mastered Fire Release long ago, and his strength was much greater than that of ordinary ninjas.)

"Haha, come on over, it's a rare treat to get together like this."

To liven up the atmosphere, you need someone as oblivious as Might Guy, who didn't notice everyone's sadness over the missing classmates. His enthusiastic demeanor brought smiles to everyone's faces, except for Kakashi.

Uchiha Yoru also glanced at Hatake Kakashi without leaving a trace, secretly calculating in his heart that Kakashi should have already lost all hope and stepped into darkness, making him a perfect opportunity to take advantage of.

Kurenai appeared relaxed and chatted casually with Anko as if they were long-lost best friends, but a complex mix of emotions lingered in her heart as she hoped her mission wouldn't encounter too many setbacks.

Sarutobi Asuma would glare at Uchiha Yoru from time to time. It was obvious that their childhood animosity had escalated to a point where it stemmed from political considerations and various family factors.

As for Kakashi Hatake, he looked lifeless. It was only because Might Guy dragged him to this class reunion that he came. Otherwise, why would he come? He looked like he had no will to live and had no interest in observing the changes among his classmates.

Kotetsu, Izumo, and Ebisu are all commoner ninjas, having been Asuma Sarutobi's followers since their school days, and still are. It's incredibly difficult for commoners to rise to prominence, but their precocious intelligence, coupled with their parents' guidance, saved them decades of hardship.

Of the nine, only Might Guy was genuinely happy. After all, the ninja casualty rate, especially the brutality of the Third Shinobi World War, was high, and he was naturally happy to be able to reunite with so many classmates. Of course, he also had his own selfish motives, which was to bring Kakashi out of the darkness.

"Haha, I heard you've become a Jonin, Yoru! You're the second Jonin in our class after Kakashi! But I won't give up, the third Jonin will definitely be Might Guy!"

With a hearty laugh and a carefree demeanor, Might Guy gave Uchiha Yoru his signature thumbs-up, flashing his gleaming white teeth.

Seeing Might Guy's encouragement, Uchiha Yoru also showed a rare look of embarrassment, after all, not everyone can ignore Might Guy.

"Tch, becoming a Jonin doesn't mean you're a Jonin." Sarutobi Asuma, standing to the side, immediately showed a disdainful look upon hearing this, secretly mocking him. His three henchmen behind him nodded in agreement.

After all, Uchiha Yoru became Orochimaru's disciple and returned to the village to serve as the captain of the 7th Division of the Police Department, which is how he became a Jonin. Compared to Kakashi, who became a Jonin based on pure battle achievements and strength, Uchiha Yoru seems to have become a Jonin based on his connections, which naturally makes people dissatisfied.

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