Uchiha Clan compound.
"I'm home, Mom!"
Sasuke Uchiha called out as he took off his shoes.
"Welcome home, Sasuke."
Mikoto Uchiha's gentle voice soon rang out.
"Where's Brother?"
Sasuke Uchiha walked into the living room and asked impatiently.
"Why do you look for your brother every time you come home?"
Mikoto Uchiha reached out and rubbed his head, asking with a smile.
"I have serious business with him!"
Sasuke Uchiha pouted and emphasized unhappily.
"Your brother isn't back yet."
Seeing how adorable he looked, Mikoto Uchiha's smile grew even brighter.
"Then I'll wait for him."
Sasuke Uchiha sat down on the sofa.
"I'll go make dinner."
Mikoto Uchiha took two steps, then suddenly remembered something. She turned back and asked, "Didn't you have school today? How was it?"
"Playing ninja games. I couldn't get interested."
Sasuke Uchiha said proudly, "Just like my brother, I'll take first place at the Ninja Academy!"
"Do your best!"
Mikoto Uchiha clenched her fist and gave it a wave.
A moment later, the sound of the door opening rang out.
"Brother!"
Sasuke Uchiha immediately got up and went to the entrance.
"Sasuke."
A gentle smile appeared on Itachi Uchiha's face.
"Is our Uchiha Clan not as powerful as it used to be?"
Sasuke Uchiha asked directly.
"..."
Itachi Uchiha opened his mouth, then fell silent.
Even Sasuke had noticed?
The Uchiha Clan truly had reached a point of life and death.
"Today, we had a Konoha History class. The teacher told us the story of how Konoha was founded."
Sasuke Uchiha said in amazement, "Back then, the Uchiha Clan had as much prestige as the Senju Clan."
So that was it.
Understanding dawned on Itachi Uchiha's face, and he quietly let out a sigh of relief.
He did not want Sasuke Uchiha to get caught up in the struggle between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha.
"Your teacher seems pretty good. He even teaches the history of the Uchiha Clan."
Itachi Uchiha smiled and said.
"Why do you say that?"
Sasuke Uchiha asked in confusion.
He did not know that the Uchiha Clan had nearly reached the point where everyone despised them.
The Ninja Academy teachers avoided the subject like the plague. Under normal circumstances, they only briefly glossed over that part of history.
"It's nothing."
Itachi Uchiha shook his head without explaining.
"Then will the Uchiha Clan return to how it was before?"
Sasuke Uchiha asked expectantly.
"It will."
Itachi Uchiha answered firmly.
"That's right."
Sasuke Uchiha said with a grin, "With Brother here, the Uchiha Clan's future will definitely become even more prosperous."
"Mm."
Itachi Uchiha paused, then nodded. "I'll put the Uchiha Clan back on the right track."
The night grew deeper.
Two figures appeared on an empty street in Konoha.
"Y-you got d-drunk again. You're such a loser!"
Kurenai Yuhi looked at Beizawa, her beautiful face flushed like a peach blossom.
"You're the one who's drunk. I'm not drunk."
Beizawa corrected her.
He had drunk one bottle, while Kurenai Yuhi had drunk three.
"Th-then why is your face red?"
Kurenai Yuhi swayed as she asked with a laugh.
"Careful."
Beizawa hurried forward and caught her by the waist.
"I-I'm fine."
Kurenai Yuhi naturally leaned into his arms.
The scent of alcohol mixed with her fragrance and washed over him. Beizawa subconsciously looked at her.
They were standing very close. He could clearly see Kurenai Yuhi's fair neck and the curve formed by the black mesh lining at her collar.
"We're... we're home. Next time... I'll treat you again."
Kurenai Yuhi patted his chest, then suddenly smiled. "Pretty solid, huh?"
"Looks like you really are drunk. Do you need me to walk you inside?"
Beizawa tugged at the corner of his mouth and asked.
"I'm not drunk!"
As though some reflex had been triggered, Kurenai Yuhi immediately said, "If you don't believe me, come inside with me and we'll keep drinking!"
"Alright, alright. You're not drunk."
Beizawa said in the tone one would use to coax a child.
"Hmph!"
Kurenai Yuhi took out her key and opened the door.
Under the dim light, the perfect outline of her figure was revealed.
"Beizawa."
Kurenai Yuhi looked at him with her face pressed against the door and said with a smile, "See you tomorrow."
"Mm."
Beizawa nodded.
Once the door closed, he turned and left.
Before long, he arrived at his house.
The Ichiraku Ramen Shop not far away was still doing brisk business, steam rising as people came and went.
Beizawa took one look before withdrawing his gaze.
His home was a two-story wooden house.
The first floor was a General Store.
It sold all sorts of miscellaneous things, from oil, rice, firewood, and salt to snacks and soda.
The second floor was where he lived.
It had a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Though small, it had everything he needed.
Since Beizawa had been drinking, he could not be bothered to open the store.
He took a shower, returned to his room, and drifted into sleep.
The next day, there was a knock on the door.
Beizawa sat up and shook his slightly dizzy head.
He changed clothes and walked toward the door in confusion.
Who would come looking for him this early?
Beizawa opened the door to find Kurenai Yuhi standing prettily outside.
Just as he was about to speak, a breakfast was thrust in front of him.
"I bought you breakfast despite enduring the headache from my hangover."
Kurenai Yuhi said with a bright smile, "Be grateful to your merciful old classmate!"
In truth, she was thanking Beizawa for taking her home last night.
"Thanks."
Beizawa accepted the breakfast and asked, "Have you eaten?"
"I have. I'm heading to the Kurama Clan now."
Kurenai Yuhi paused before saying, "My student is Yakumo Kurama, the eldest daughter of the Kurama Clan."
"I've heard of that ninja clan. At its peak, it was as famous as the Uchiha Clan in genjutsu."
Beizawa glanced at the breakfast. It was a simple meal of bread and milk.
"Mm, that's the one."
Kurenai Yuhi turned around, her long black hair swishing as she said, "I'm leaving. I can try out the teaching experience you gave me today."
"She really is a good woman."
Beizawa watched her walk away and sighed.
He suddenly recalled a line often found in urban novels from his previous life: don't miss good women, and don't let bad women go.
After breakfast, Beizawa went to the classroom.
Like yesterday, he had arrived early, so there were only a few people in the classroom. But Hinata Hyuga was there as always.
Born into the Hyuga Clan, she was very disciplined and punctual.
But it was not entirely the same.
At the very least, Hinata Hyuga took the initiative to greet him today.
"T-Teacher Beizawa."
Hinata Hyuga stood up, gathered her courage, and called out.
Beizawa's gaze fell upon her face.
After being stared at for a few seconds, Hinata Hyuga immediately became flustered.
She brushed back her hair, her little hand clutching the corner of her clothes as her face reddened slightly.
"Good morning, Hinata."
Seeing the change in her expression, Beizawa could not help but smile.
This little girl was really quite amusing.
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