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Sasuke lazily stretched, letting out a huge yawn as he slowly climbed out of bed.

Still bleary-eyed, he dragged his heavy feet and staggered into the washroom.

After entering the washroom, Sasuke casually picked up his toothbrush, squeezed on some toothpaste, and began brushing his teeth mechanically.

Then he turned on the faucet, scooped up some water, and splashed it onto his face, preparing to wash his not-yet-fully-awake face.

However, the instant he raised his head and looked into the mirror, his entire body froze as though he had been struck by a paralysis jutsu.

Because turtle drawings were still clearly visible on his face and neck.

This kind of body paint was originally meant as camouflage during missions, so it basically would not come off.

On the way back yesterday, Sasuke had already been seen by quite a few clansmen.

Naturally, he had received plenty of strange, amused looks.

Although there were many Mangekyō Sharingan in Sasuke's family, the odd amusement in his clansmen's eyes still made him feel as though he were sitting on pins and needles.

At Sasuke's age, he still cared greatly about his appearance. With a face full of turtles, forget about acting cool or looking handsome.

He simply could not go outside.

"Aaaahhh!"

Sasuke shouted a few frustrated times before heading to the dining room.

Mikoto and Fugaku were already at the table.

Fugaku had learned about this yesterday, so he was not particularly surprised by Sasuke's appearance.

Mikoto asked in surprise, "Sasuke, why haven't you wiped the drawings off your face?"

Sasuke sat down gloomily. "Master said I can only wipe them off after I defeat my opponent."

Seeing so many turtles on her son's face up close, Mikoto could not help but find it amusing.

"Since the clan head said so, then