I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 58 A Class Reunion That Went Astray

Konoha BBQ Restaurant.

Seeing Sarutobi Asuma's little gang acting as if he got there because of connections, Uchiha Yoru looked at them with a half-smile, completely ignoring them.

With his fingers lightly tapping on the table, Uchiha Yoru squinted and chuckled, "I've never questioned Might Guy's statement that hard work can catch up with geniuses, but there are some things that no matter how hard you try, you just can't catch up with."

A flash of red light appeared in his black eyes. Sarutobi Asuma smiled disdainfully and shrugged, indicating that they wouldn't talk about such things at today's class reunion.

However, a look of embarrassment flashed across the faces of Kotetsu, Izumo, and Ebisu, while their hearts were filled with frustration and deep helplessness. What the other party had just flashed was the Sharingan, which clearly stated that he was an Uchiha, and that no matter how hard they tried for their entire lives, they could never become a powerful clan.

"Kai, everyone's here, let's get the meat ready." The rivalry among them had escalated from the petty squabbles of the Ninja Academy days to a political divide. Kurenai casually smiled and teased Kai at this moment.

Although Might Guy is passionate, he is not brainless. He is thick-skinned, but how could a ninja be bad at observation? He naturally understood what Kurenai Yuhi meant and immediately showed a hearty smile.

"Kakashi and I are late today, so we'll treat you."

It has to be said that sometimes you really need someone like Might Guy. Amidst the hearty laughter, everyone seemed to have put aside their differences of opinion. As the barbecue was served, the group chatted and laughed together, a rare occurrence for them.

Looking at everyone, Uchiha Yoru smiled and chatted with them, but he subtly glanced at Kakashi, thinking to himself, "Is this gathering really for Kakashi?"

Kakashi looked lifeless, probably because this gathering was for the other party. Especially with Might Guy's thick-skinned laughter, the worry in Kakashi's eyes never left him.

"Kakashi, Yoru is the second person in our group after you to become a Jonin, and he even awakened the Sharingan. I just wonder who's stronger between the two of you?"

Well, Might Guy isn't stupid, but his thick skin and clumsy tongue leave everyone speechless. Kurenai Yuhi, in particular, is rubbing her forehead in exasperation. How can someone talk like that? You've really defeated me.

Meanwhile, Mitarashi Anko looked at Might Guy with a haughty expression and said, "Orochimaru-sensei taught Yoru very carefully, so his strength is definitely no less than Kakashi's."

Seemingly afraid that Uchiha Yoru's high-ranking position might embarrass his teacher, Mitarashi Anko tried her best to bring up Orochimaru.

It's obvious that this name is very useful, but Sarutobi Asuma won't be intimidated by it. Your teacher is Orochimaru, but my father is the strongest Third Hokage.

"Hehe, I heard you awakened your Sharingan, Night, and it's even a double tomoe eye. Congratulations!"

Sarutobi Asuma wore a congratulatory smile, but his eyes revealed a hint of provocation. Uchiha Yoru naturally understood the meaning behind his words, after all, there was still a three-tomoe Sharingan here.

However, Uchiha Yoru waved his hand dismissively and laughed, "Asuma, you're too kind. After all, I live up to the name Uchiha, just like you, I inherited the Third Hokage's smoking habit."

When Uchiha Yoru teased Asuma about inheriting his father's smoking habit, Mitarashi Anko burst out laughing, instantly amused. She then said with a carefree laugh, "I hadn't even noticed, Asuma, when did you learn to smoke?"

Among everyone, besides Might Guy, the most guileless one is Mitarashi Anko, after all, Anko became Orochimaru's disciple right after graduation.

With such a powerful backer, all I need to do is improve my strength. Surrounded by envious and flattering glances, I naturally won't have to go through so much trouble.

Class reunions, it seems, no matter where you are in the world, as you mature, these so-called gatherings have lost their original meaning.

Each of them had their own clique, and what could be described as a reunion of just nine classmates revealed a microcosm of village politics.

"Hey, Kakashi, let's have a contest! This time, let's see who can eat the most!"

Might Guy, in his hot-blooded and oblivious way, shouted in an attempt to ignite Kakashi's passion. However, Kakashi, facing his energetic friend, stared calmly at the food with eyes as still as a pool of water.

"it is good."

The single, flat word seemed devoid of any vitality; it appeared as agreement, but rather as a lifeless, reluctant response, as if the speaker didn't want to be disturbed. Might Guy, with an air of fighting spirit and passion, wolfed down his food quickly, while Kakashi removed a corner of his mask and lowered his head to chew slowly and deliberately.

Because he was looking down, everyone could only see half of his face. But at this moment, it didn't matter what Kakashi actually looked like. What mattered was that Kakashi was in an extremely dangerous situation.

Ninjas were originally vessels of war, trained to be weapons and tools. This lifeless demeanor not only shows indifference to the lives of others, but also indifference to their own lives.

"Kakashi, are you still using your Sharingan properly?"

Just then, Uchiha Yoru casually chuckled and teased, a flash of red light appearing in his eyes. In the instant he activated his Sharingan, he fulfilled a wish and saw Kakashi's true face.

Everyone was startled upon hearing this, and some even frowned. Sarutobi Asuma, who was at odds with him, scoffed and looked at Uchiha Yoru with an arrogant gaze, mocking, "Kakashi became a Jonin at the age of twelve through his battle achievements, and he even created the A-rank ninjutsu Chidori. Unlike some people who only know how to copy others' work."

It's obvious that Sarutobi Asuma was stirring up trouble, or rather, he didn't like Uchiha Yoru, which gave Kakashi a chance to teach him a lesson.

When Kakashi heard this, he subtly tried to cover his eyes, but stiffly withdrew his hand and replied calmly, "Oh, the Sharingan is very useful."

The once proud genius has now become like this, causing everyone to shake their heads in disbelief. Uchiha Yoru, however, smiled and shook his head, saying, "Kakashi, the Sharingan isn't so easy to control."

He was telling the truth, but Might Guy thought that the other party was eyeing Kakashi's Sharingan, after all, it belonged to the Uchiha clan.

Might Guy immediately burst into laughter and said, "Yoru, Kakashi has inherited Obito's will and will certainly not let the Sharingan down."

Seeing Might Guy's misunderstanding, Uchiha Yoru chuckled, "Guy, perhaps you've misunderstood. Once the Uchiha have accepted Kakashi, they won't go back on their word. I was just offering a friendly reminder out of friendship."

Starting tomorrow, the update time will be changed. Before the book is published, updates will be scheduled after midnight. I hope everyone can understand. (This is all for the purpose of keeping readers engaged.)

(End of this chapter)