[Uchiha Clan Grounds]
[Uchiha Rengoku's Home]
In the past, Rengoku rarely had time to eat at home.
Either on a mission, or on the way to a mission.
Now having this kind of opportunity was also very rare, and Ryuri was very happy.
Ryuri's physical disability brought not only physical harm, but also psychological trauma.
Even Rengoku and Kaori's lives had completely changed because of it.
Fortunately, under Kaori's meticulous care, Ryuri gradually improved.
Her formerly gloomy face had now also slowly brightened up.
To take care of Ryuri, the table's area wasn't large.
The dishes were also placed near Ryuri, so she could reach them easily.
"Brother, you haven't eaten at home for a long time."
Ryuri picked up a flower-shaped sausage and put it in Rengoku's bowl, tilting her head and staring at Rengoku.
Rengoku smiled while putting the sausage in his mouth, "From now on, I'll have a lot of time to be at home."
"Heehee, you promised, okay," Ryuri let out a crisp laugh, her eyes curved adorably.
Although Rengoku had no particular demands for food, Kaori's cooking was really delicious.
And it was nutritionally balanced, clearly, a lot of effort was put in.
"Thanks for your hard work, Kaori."
Kaori snorted, "Hurry up and eat. You never used to be this polite."
Then looking at Ryuri, she said, "I made all this for Ryuri, you're just freeloading."
Rengoku smiled and didn't say more.
The family soon finished eating, and Rengoku went out to find Sasuke.
Ryuri was a bit sleepy from eating too much, nodding off in her wheelchair.
"Kaori sis, I'm a bit sleepy," Ryuri had the habit of taking afternoon naps.
Kaori came over and picked Ryuri up, "Then I'll take you to sleep for a bit first."
"Mm… mm…", Ryuri drowsily fell asleep.
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[Uchiha Clan Grounds, Fugaku's Home]
After Sasuke woke up, he dazed off for a long time, until Fugaku came to find him.
Only then did Sasuke learn that he had awakened his eyes.
But it wasn't the joy he imagined, because Itachi was gone.
"Father, did brother defect from the village because of me?", Sasuke's expression was a bit gloomy.
Normally strict Fugaku uncommonly offered comfort to Sasuke.
He patted Sasuke's shoulder, "Your talent is as good as your brother's, don't waste it."
"Itachi has only left home temporarily. If you want Itachi to return earlier, then grow up faster."
Sasuke looked in surprise at this somewhat unfamiliar father.
Then light flashed in his eyes, and Sasuke nodded firmly, "Father, don't worry! I won't let you down."
Seeing the emotion in Sasuke's eyes, Fugaku showed a smile, 'What Rengoku said is right, there is no need to act the strict father.'
"While Itachi isn't here, ask Rengoku or me more about training."
Sasuke nodded excitedly, it was the first time his father was this easy to talk to.
He couldn't help but speak a few more sentences, "Father, Rengoku-senpai said Nii-san already has the Mangekyo Sharingan, and is the number one expert in our clan, even you aren't his match, is that true?"
Fugaku chuckled, "That's what Rengoku told you?"
Sasuke didn't understand what his father's smile meant, "Isn't brother a Mangekyo Sharingan user?"
Fugaku said, "Your brother is indeed a Mangekyo Sharingan user. I haven't fought him, so I can't say who would win."
"But he's not the number one expert in the clan."
Seeing Sasuke's surprised expression, Fugaku didn't keep it in suspense, "Because Rengoku is also a Mangekyo Sharingan user. That night, he defeated Itachi and stopped him."
"Rengoku-senpai too?", Sasuke hadn't expected Rengoku-senpai to be so low-key.
Fugaku thought highly of Rengoku's mind, and also told Sasuke, "Learn more from Rengoku. He's the smartest person in the Uchiha clan."
———
"Awake now?"
When Rengoku arrived, Sasuke was already waiting for him.
"Rengoku-senpai," Sasuke bowed to Rengoku, much more respectful than before.
He seemed to have grown up overnight; the innocence in his eyes had faded a lot.
This was also the price of becoming stronger.
Seeing Sasuke's serious expression, Rengoku raised his hand and knocked him on the head, "What are you acting all solemn for? Doing a ritual or something?"
"Ow, that hurts," Little Sasuke rubbed his forehead, and his expression returned to normal.
"Rengoku-senpai, you tricked me. I already asked Father, you're also a Mangekyo Sharingan user, and you even defeated my brother."
"So Rengoku-senpai is the number one in Uchiha."
Rengoku laughed, "Fights between shinobi depend on many objective conditions. Back then I had you as a hostage, how could your brother possibly beat me?"
"Huh? I was a hostage in your hands too?", Sasuke's face fell.
Being taken as a hostage by Konoha was bad enough, but to still be one when taken by Rengoku.
Seeing Sasuke's hurt expression, Rengoku had no intention of comforting him, "This world ultimately speaks through strength. If you don't want to become your brother's weakness, then become stronger."
Thinking of how he became his brother's weakness, Sasuke silently made up his mind, 'I must work hard to become strong in the future!'
"Let's go, to school," Rengoku waved and said to Sasuke.
As Sasuke followed Rengoku, he asked doubtfully, "Rengoku-senpai, since Konoha wants to destroy us, why should I still go to school?"
"There's nothing to learn at school anyway, right?"
Rengoku walked ahead, "Sometimes when two powers clash, it's not just about fighting."
"Taking you to school yesterday and today was just a show. You're still too young to understand these political confrontations."
"You just need to follow instructions."
"After today, you won't be going to school for a while."
"You don't want to break your promise to Naruto, do you?"
Thinking of how he was doing high jump competitions with Naruto just yesterday, Sasuke nodded.
"Rengoku-senpai, do you know about Naruto's situation?"
"Oh? You're curious?", Rengoku stopped walking, because after walking a bit more, they'd enter Konoha's territory.
There, Naruto's matter couldn't be discussed.
Seeing Rengoku stop, Sasuke also stopped, "Mm, I want to know."
Rengoku chuckled softly, "Then if you can resist showing off your eye awakening, and keep it hidden, I'll tell you this afternoon."
Sasuke indeed hadn't planned to hide it. For the Uchiha clan, this was an honor.
For Sasuke, this kind of hiding achievements didn't suit his personality at all.
Sasuke thought for a moment, then silently nodded, "Okay."
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