Time flies, and three years have passed since the Nine Tails attacked Konoha. Although the memories of that night are still deeply imprinted in the minds of the villagers, life has long returned to peace. The rebuilt Konoha Village reappears the prosperity of the past.

But the calmness on the surface cannot conceal the undercurrents in the dark, and in silence, some things change.

The relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha Village has become increasingly tense. As early as two years ago, Uchiha’s clan land had moved out of the core area of ​​Konoha Village, and there was a vague feeling of being isolated.

The security department belonging to Uchiha has also been greatly restricted, and its rights have been further reduced. You must ask Naruto before you can make the decision.

The exchanges between the two sides gradually became less and everything was moving towards the worst.

But these are just undercurrents after all, and have no impact on ordinary villagers, especially for children, they live carefree every day.

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In the Uchiha clan, in the family of the patriarch, Uchiha Itachi, who had just completed the mission, stepped into the house. Although he was only eight years old this year, he had graduated from the ninja school last year and was able to perform missions with the other ninjas.

This time, he cooperated with the Anbu of the Naruto and his group to destroy a ninja organization on the border of the Fire Kingdom, and it took him a month to share it.

The moment he stepped into the house, a small figure rushed towards him quickly, snatched his ninja bag, and said excitedly: "Brother, I knew you would be back today. I have been waiting for you since the morning. Tell me about your mission."

Uchiha Itachi smiled and looked at her young brother, a hint of warmth surged in her heart.

At this time, a beautiful young woman in an apron walked out in her house, holding a kitchenware for cooking in her hand, and said, "Sasuke, don't bother your brother, he just performed a mission and needs rest." Then, she smiled at Itachi and said, "Welcome to home, Itachi, Ele.me, the meal will be ready soon."

Uchiha Itachi smiled and said, "There is no need to bother with me, it's not a secret. It's better for Sasuke to listen to him."

"Brother is the best." Sasuke cheered and a smile appeared on his face.

Itachi led him back to the house and told him the details of the mission with a smile. It was nothing more than some conventional tactics, and he was not the protagonist, but Sasuke listened with relish.

Uchiha Mikoto was busy in the kitchen, it was already noon, and it was time to have lunch.

Mikoto put plates of dishes on the table, turned around and shouted, "Itachi, Sasuke, stop talking, wash your hands and have a meal!"

The two of them quickly got up and sat at the dining table soon after. Itachi looked around and said in confusion: "Mom, why don't you see your father?"

Mikoto sighed and sat down and said, "Your father has gone to the Great Elder, don't wait for him."

Itachi raised his eyes and picked up the chopsticks and said quietly: "Does my father often not eat at home recently?"

Uchiha Mikoto nodded and said, "Yes, our relationship with the village is getting worse and worse. Your father often goes to several elders to hold clan meetings, and he doesn't know what the final result will be."

She did not avoid the two children. Itachi himself is a genius of the Uchiha clan. Uchiha Fugaku has decided to let him enter the core level of Uchiha, and these things do not need to be concealed.

As for Sasuke, it was simply because he was too young and couldn't understand the meaning behind these words.

Fortunately, Uchiha Itachi didn't ask much, and quickly finished the meal and continued to chat with Sasuke with a smile.

"By the way, Sasuke, in two years, you will be going to the Ninja School to enroll, right?" Uchiha Itachi suddenly asked while having tea after dinner.

"Yeah, yeah." Sasuke nodded repeatedly, "Yeah, I can't wait. I will definitely win the first place in the entrance exam, just like my brother did at the time."

Uchiha Itachi couldn't help laughing. His younger brother's desire to win was really strong.

The admission enrollment of Konoha Ninja School is generally determined to be around five to six years old. After six years of study, it is usually around twelve years old.

Of course, everything is not absolute. Konoha is a ninja village after all, and ninjas speak with their strength.

As long as you feel that you have enough strength, you can apply for graduation at any time, as long as you can pass the graduation exam.

During the war, schools even relaxed the age limit for enrollment. There was a precedent for children aged three or four in Konoha's history to enter school.

As for those geniuses who graduated early, there are countless. Of course, the record holder today is Haki Kakashi.

He entered school at the age of five and graduated at the age of five, and his record has always been far ahead, and no one has ever shaken him.

Even Uchiha Itachi graduated at the age of seven.

"I just completed the task. I have a few days off. Sasuke. How about I take you outside the village to catch wild boars in the afternoon?" Uchiha Itachi thought of something and suggested, "It's also my brother who helped you with special training."

Uchiha Sasuke's face showed surprise, and his little eyes widened, "Is it really... really? You are not allowed to regret it."

Itachi smiled and waved at him. Sasuke hurriedly came over, but was flicked by Itachi's two fingers.

"Oh, it hurts so much!"

There were bursts of laughter and joy in the room. In any case, for Uchiha Sasuke, his childhood was a happy one.

...

There is happiness and loneliness, another place in Konoha Village.

Crack...

The door sounded, and the door, which had not lived in several years, was opened again. This was once the home of the fourth generation of Naruto.

"Hey, that little fox, from today on, this is your home. Live a good life alone and don't cause trouble for the village. There will be special people who will deliver daily necessities and monthly living expenses to you."

The person who spoke was an obese middle-aged woman, and her tone was not friendly. She was a staff member of an orphanage in Konoha. Today she received an order from her boss to send a child back to his own home.

Behind her, a small yellow-haired figure poked out her head and looked at the dusty so-called "home" curiously.

However, before he could see clearly, one arm had lifted him up, and bang, his body was still inside the door, followed by a loud sound of closing the door.

A bunch of keys were thrown in in advance.

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Chapter completed!