Uchiha Clan Compound, orphanage.
After eating, Renye did not hurry back. Instead, he wandered over to the clan compound.
Compared to the Senju Clan, he might as well have lived in the orphanage.
"Renye, you're back!" Shun Uchiha ran up to him when he saw him arrive, his voice full of excitement.
He had already learned that his friend had been adopted by Tobirama Senju.
"I came back to see you guys..." Renye explained.
This time, he had not returned to the clan compound solely to visit his friends. He also wanted to ask the director for a Ninjutsu Scroll.
The Uchiha Clan had its own Clan Vault, where it stored all kinds of strategic supplies, including a large number of Ninjutsu Scrolls.
These Ninjutsu Scrolls were standardized rewards for the younger generation of clan members. They also displayed the clan's deep foundations and encouraged the younger generation to contribute more to the clan.
Normally, every Uchiha Clan Member could receive a Ninjutsu Scroll once he was able to extract Chakra and showed the potential to become a ninja.
However, if he wanted to acquire more Ninjutsu Scrolls, he generally had to exchange merit or items of equivalent value.
Tobirama Senju had not yet established the Ninja Academy. At present, clan ninjas were basically self-sufficient, and there was no such thing as civilian ninjas.
Civilian ninjas would only gradually begin to emerge after the Ninja Academy was established.
After all, without the Ninja Academy, it was nearly impossible for ordinary people to become ninjas.
Renye's Chakra reserves were now enough to cast a few low-level ninjutsu, so he urgently needed a Ninjutsu Scroll to improve himself.
Ninjutsu was the most commonly used and important means of attack and defense in a ninja's battles.
Only by mastering several powerful ninjutsu could he become stronger.
With that in mind, Renye chatted with Shun Uchiha for a while before taking his leave and heading to the director's office.
The bearded director was visibly surprised to see Renye. "Renye, why have you come back?"
Could it be that the child had been bullied in the Senju Clan?
He began to regret letting Renye leave with the senju brothers, but there was nothing he could do. After all, Hashirama Senju was the Hokage.
Ever since Lord Madara had defected, he could clearly sense that the village had begun to guard against the Uchiha Clan.
Under those circumstances, they had no choice but to agree.
Just as the director's thoughts ran wild, Renye spoke. "Director, I'd like to ask you for a Ninjutsu Scroll."
The director came back to his senses and asked curiously, "Renye, do you have enough Chakra now?"
"Don't worry, director." Renye said confidently, "I have enough to use a few ninjutsu!"
Hearing that, the director nodded in satisfaction, praise shining in his eyes. "Not bad. It seems you've been training seriously."
Renye's training speed was among the very best in the orphanage. He was not even inferior to some of the clan's geniuses.
Children of the Uchiha Clan received lessons from specialized Jonin after the age of eight. Before that, they were taught by their elders at home.
The orphanage was somewhat different. They had no parents to teach them, so the director could only find time to instruct them. Naturally, their efficiency was much lower than that of ordinary Uchiha children, but that could not be helped.
"Renye, I hope you'll continue training hard." The director pulled open a drawer and took out a scroll.
"I will." Renye accepted the scroll with a solemn expression.
After bidding the director farewell, Renye left the office.
Once Renye had gone, the director let out a helpless sigh. "Sigh, what a good child. What a pity..."
If Renye had not been adopted by the Senju Clan, he would have wanted to personally guide him. He was truly a promising seedling.
The director knew very well that Renye was not valued in the Senju Clan. Otherwise, he would not have specifically returned to ask him for a Ninjutsu Scroll.
Tobirama Senju was so powerful. How could he possibly not have a Fire Release Ninjutsu Scroll?
"Perhaps Lord Madara's actions were right..."
Senju Clan Compound.
Holding the scroll, Renye returned to the Senju Clan Compound. He could not wait to go back and learn the ninjutsu.
"I wonder what kind of ninjutsu it is?" Renye said expectantly.
Just then, two somewhat burly brats suddenly sprang out in front of him, crossing their arms and completely blocking the path.
The taller one raised his chin, his face full of provocation.
"Hey, kid, are you the Uchiha adopted by Lord Tobirama?"
As for why the two knew Renye's identity?
Of course, it was because the Uchiha Fan Clan Crest on Renye's clothes had given him away.
With such a conspicuous clan crest, it was impossible not to recognize it...
Renye frowned, a trace of displeasure rising in his heart.
He had not expected to run into people looking for trouble. He had been planning to go back and train in ninjutsu.
"Get lost. I don't have time to play house with you."
The two brats refused to let it go. The taller one attacked first, charging forward with his fists swinging.
Renye lightly sidestepped and easily avoided him. The taller brat stumbled and nearly fell.
Seeing this, the shorter one pulled out a kunai from his waist and wildly stabbed at Renye.
A cold glint flashed through Renye's eyes. He suddenly reached out and grabbed the other boy's wrist. The boy cried out in pain, and the kunai fell from his hand.
"You're really annoying!" Renye showed no mercy as he kicked the shorter brat flying.
The bastard had already used a weapon, so Renye naturally would not hold back.
The taller brat recovered and charged again, but unfortunately, neither of them was any match for Renye.
Before long, the two brats were lying on the ground, howling in pain.
Renye picked up the kunai from the ground and threw it at the shorter brat.
With a sharp whoosh, the kunai grazed past the shorter brat's cheek, leaving a bloody cut. It then plunged straight into the dirt beside his head, halfway buried and still trembling slightly.
The shorter brat's face turned deathly pale. He froze where he was, not daring to make a sound.
He had nearly died. He had nearly died!
The taller brat was also badly frightened by the sight. He curled up to one side, barely daring to breathe.
This Uchiha was far too vicious and terrifying!
Renye patted the dust from his clothes and looked down at them from above, his voice icy and devoid of emotion.
"Try causing trouble for me again, and I'll kill you!"
The two were instantly scared out of their wits. They could tell Renye was not joking—he really would kill them!
Ignoring the pain in their bodies, they struggled to their feet and fled as if their lives depended on it.
Watching them leave, Renye spread his hands helplessly. "Why did you have to force me to act?"
Tobirama Senju silently watched the scene unfold. He took out the notebook he carried with him and began writing in it.
Written on the cover were the words: Uchiha Observation Manual.
Once Renye had completely disappeared into the distance, Tobirama Senju flashed forward and appeared before the two brats.
When the two brats saw Tobirama Senju arrive, they wailed.
"Waaah, Lord Tobirama, he was way too ruthless..."
They had been actors specially hired by Tobirama Senju to observe Uchiha Renye's reaction.
Tobirama Senju comforted them, "You've worked hard. This is your payment."
As he spoke, he took out a stack of banknotes and handed it to them.
"Hehe, thank you, Lord Tobirama."
The two brats immediately beamed after receiving the money.
"That Uchiha brat is really troublesome to deal with..."
Tobirama Senju looked at the contents of his notebook, his expression complicated.
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