Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 55 Squad

The next morning

A faint red glow appeared on the eastern horizon, carefully illuminating the azure sky, and a new day gradually dawned from afar.

A figure walked towards the largest training ground within the Uchiha clan compound. The person was none other than Uchiha Toshiro.

His attire was not much different from yesterday. The only difference was that he now had a small katana, more than two feet long, hanging at his waist.

Because their situation is somewhat special, they don't need to attend the Ninja Academy's class assignment briefing; they received the news last night. They'll gather directly at the training ground today, where their instructors and teammates will be immediately apparent.

It was just dawn when he arrived, and the training ground was deserted. He wasn't discouraged. He simply found a large tree, leaped to the top, sat cross-legged, and began his meditation practice for the day.

While waiting for my companions.

Time slowly passed by.

"Hey! Am I the first one here?"

About half an hour later, a little girl of about seven or eight years old came over.

Her sweet, round face had a pair of pretty dimples, and her big, watery eyes kept darting around, showing a clever and mischievous side.

Beneath her high nose bridge was a small cherry-like mouth. She wore a purple cotton Uchiha long-sleeved shirt, paired with ninja pants and sandals.

"I never expected you to be my teammate!"

"Hey! Is that Toshiro?"

Upon hearing the sound, the person immediately looked up and asked uncertainly.

"Ah! It's me! My other teammate is here too!"

Glancing at the entrance to the training grounds, Toshiro leaped down from the treetop and stood beside the newcomer. The newcomer was none other than Uchiha Homura, the genius girl who graduated with him at the same time.

At the same time, another teammate revealed himself. Toshiro and Homura both knew him; he was a boy around ten years old named Uchiha Tetsu. He was a fifth-year student at the Ninja Academy, two years older than Toshiro and Homura.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Uchiha Homura's eyes lit up, and she skipped over. She took his right arm with one hand and said with a charmingly innocent expression.

"Zhe didn't expect you to be my teammate! I'm so happy!"

Seeing her expression, Toshiro couldn't help but shudder. He knew all too well that Uchiha Homura, despite her seemingly innocent and cute appearance, was all bark and no bite.

In reality, she's a cunning little devil.

When we used to play Werewolf together, I could always outsmart my friends without making a sound. I would often come up with some clever tricks that would leave my teammates complaining endlessly.

In other words, Toshiro possesses an adult mindset and has avoided such encounters several times. Therefore, the two don't get along very well. However, they are surprisingly compatible when it comes to playing pranks on each other.

Uchiha Tetsuya's identity is also unusual, according to rumors circulating among his companions. Tetsuya and Homura's parents know each other, and they were reportedly teammates in the same squad before.

They don't object to the two of them playing together.

Is this some kind of ninja world version of an arranged marriage?!

However, this kind of thing is not uncommon among bloodline limit families.

"It's Homura and Toshiro! Ha! Ha! Ha! I didn't expect it to be the two of you!"

As he spoke, Uchiha Tetsuya scratched the back of his head, looking quite surprised.

[Is there something silly about him? Is it just my imagination?]

He glanced at Homura and thought to himself.

Before they could exchange more words, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

The newcomer was tall with broad shoulders. His bronze face was framed by a pair of bright eyes. A small, meticulously groomed mustache adorned his slightly pointed chin.

He was very handsome, but not weak; instead, he exuded a masculine aura and wore a green ninja vest. As soon as he arrived, he reached out and ruffled Uchiha Homura's hair.

"Uncle Shigemasa, are you going to be our mentor? That's wonderful!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Uchiha Homura's eyes narrowed with delight, and two small dimples appeared on her lips. Clearly, she was extremely satisfied with this senior man serving as her instructor.

Toshiro had also heard of the newcomer; this was Uchiha Shigemasa, the younger brother of Uchiha Shigeyama, the current head of the clan. He held an important position in the security forces, apparently in the First Division, specializing in taking on high-difficulty missions assigned by the Hokage.

"Alright, a ninja should act like a ninja. You can't be as naughty as before."

"I see!"

He replied reluctantly.

Homura, Toshiro, and Tetsuya stood in a row in front of the newcomer, like soldiers being inspected.

He never imagined that he would one day become a Jonin. Even though they were all juniors in the clan, he secretly vowed to protect these children.

"Even though we may all know each other, let's introduce ourselves first. Who wants to go first?"

"Me first! Me first!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tetsuya was the first to jump out and raise his hand.

"My name is Uchiha Tetsuya, and I'm ten years old. My favorite food is sukiyaki, I hate seeing people cry, and my dream is to become the first Hokage of the Uchiha clan!"

"Oh! That's ambitious, but if you want to become Hokage, Tetsuya will have to work even harder!"

He didn't comment on his students' dreams. Nor did he spread any negative opinions about Zhe, who was still a child. Instead, he encouraged them like a true teacher.

"My name is Uchiha Homura, and I'm eight years old. I like flower arranging, I hate being teased, and my dream for the future... is to become a beautiful bride! And then a good mother!"

As she spoke, she glanced shyly at Uchiha Tetsuya beside her.

His face was filled with longing and anticipation.

Are all children in the ninja world this precocious? She's only eight years old and already dreaming of being a bride!

[Also, the way she looked at Zhe just now was off; she seemed completely smitten. This doesn't fit your character at all!]

Thinking about Tetsuya's impassioned speech, Toshiro was somewhat surprised. This girl usually seemed so clever and cunning; did she actually like this kind of hot-blooded idiot?

"Homura's dream is nice, but to be a good mother, she needs to be more ladylike!"

He wasn't disappointed by Uchiha Homura's somewhat realistic and girlish dream. Instead, he teased her about it.

"Is it my turn? My name is Uchiha Toshiro, and I'm eight years old. I like to read quietly and soak in hot springs by myself, and I hate trouble. My dream is to experience the different scenery of this world, taste all the delicacies in the world, and meet different beautiful girls! And make friends with them!"

(End of this chapter)