Small Shoulders, Yet He Wanted to Bear the Village and Clan

Shisui looked at Seisui with eyes full of longing for praise, like an adorable little puppy.

He was not even six years old yet!

Konoha's current greatest prodigy, Kakashi Hatake, had also graduated at this age.

The Uchiha Clan's prodigies had always refused to fall behind anyone!

Seisui first encouragingly patted his head and promised, "It's only Secret Recipe Grilled Fish. If Shisui wants some, big brother can make it for you anytime..."

Shisui chuckled, his smile full of satisfaction.

But Seisui's expression turned serious. He cleared his throat and slowly asked while staring at him, "Why do you want to graduate early?"

Shisui froze for a moment. Looking at the serious Seisui, he somewhat awkwardly shifted his gaze away. "The Ninja Academy... the Ninja Academy has nothing left to teach me."

Hearing Shisui's hesitant answer, Seisui sighed softly. "Shisui, can't you even tell your big brother the truth...?"

The faint disappointment in his tone instantly made Shisui panic.

"That's not it, big brother!"

Shisui pressed his lips together. After a moment, he said quietly, "I'm a prodigy of the Uchiha Clan, so I want to do my part for the relationship between the clan and the village."

"As long as I can become a Chunin as quickly as Senior Kakashi and become one of the village's most watched prodigies, I'll gain the attention of the higher-ups in both the village and the clan."

"Then perhaps I can become a bridge between them and use the right, gentler methods to ease the conflict between the village and the clan..."

Hearing Shisui's words, even Tobirama Senju inside Seisui could not help nodding.

Looking at Shisui's immature face, he made a puzzled sound, his eyes flickering.

Seisui smiled soundlessly.

Just as expected.

Such small shoulders, yet he always wanted to bear mountain-like responsibilities as a prodigy.

Seisui truly liked this little brother of his.

Shisui genuinely loved him as his older brother. Even though the original Seisui's talent had been shockingly poor, and despite being an Uchiha, he still could not graduate from the Ninja Academy at eleven...

Shisui still respected Seisui deeply, regarding him as his spiritual pillar and the person he loved most.

"Shisui, you're still a child. You shouldn't be the one bearing this kind of pressure and responsibility."

Seisui tapped Shisui on the forehead. "You're only five years old. What do you know? You're just a little brat craving grilled fish."

"For now, stay at the Ninja Academy and study properly. Those things you're thinking about are for adults like your big brother to handle."

Shisui grinned foolishly, but his gaze became somewhat unfocused.

Though he hid it quite well, Seisui could still see what his little brother was thinking.

To be honest, if they were comparing the original Seisui's combat strength, four or five of him probably would not have been enough to beat six-year-old Shisui.

Even if Shisui respected and adored his older brother, he would still believe that in the Shinobi World, an extraordinary world where strength reigned supreme, a ninja without power could accomplish nothing.

"Shisui, it's been a long time since we sparred, hasn't it? Want to give it a try for old times' sake?"

Seisui sighed leisurely. "Let this bottom-ranked Ninja Academy student see the strength of our family's prodigy."

"If you can't even defeat your big brother, then be a good little brat who greedily eats grilled fish."

Shisui instantly narrowed his eyes.

As an Uchiha, although Shisui had a good temper, he could not tolerate anyone questioning his strength, even if that person was Seisui.

"Big brother, if you lose, then for the next week, you'll make whatever I want to eat."

"Sure." Seisui nodded with a smile. "Come on, let's go to the training ground Grandpa left us."

At the mention of their grandfather, Shisui's gaze suddenly hardened with resolve. That was precisely the kind of ninja he wanted to become.

So, he silently thought to himself, Sorry, big brother.

This time, I won't hold back. I need to use my strength to command the attention of every clansman.

And it will begin with convincing you, the person I love most.

The training ground at Seisui's home.

Seisui and Shisui stood far apart, facing each other.

Compared to Shisui, who wore a formal, tightly fitted combat outfit,

Seisui still wore that casual set of home clothes, like a househusband who had just returned from grocery shopping as always, smiling at his little brother.

Tobirama Senju, who was closely watching this "livestream" inside Seisui, had not been kicked out or muted by Seisui, but the Second Hokage, having just been thoroughly embarrassed, still chose to watch in silence.

Looking at Shisui from Seisui's perspective, Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes slightly.

The presence possessed by six-year-old Shisui already surpassed that of an ordinary Chunin.

In Tobirama Senju's eyes, having seen countless people, if Shisui matured, then even without awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, he would still become a Kage-level powerhouse!

"The potential and danger of the Uchiha Clan, tch..." Tobirama Senju thought of the little prodigy's older brother and silently grumbled.

The innocent Shisui had no idea that his good older brother had already imprisoned his grandfather's teacher inside his body...

"Big brother, get serious. I'm coming."

Shisui looked somewhat helplessly at the relaxed Seisui and secretly thought, Big brother insisted on competing with me, probably just so he could save some face...

Rather than holding back as usual, going all out is the greatest respect I can show big brother!

Shisui's gaze suddenly turned firm. His fingers became a blur as he instantly drew six shuriken from his ninja tool pouch and hurled them fiercely at Seisui with piercing whistles!

However, they were not aimed at any vital areas.

"How gentle, Shisui. Are you still afraid of hurting me?"

Seisui smiled warmly and formed only two hand seals...

Around him, a surging wall of water spiraled upward, blocking every shuriken Shisui had aimed at his limbs.

Water Release: Water Wall!

Tobirama Senju's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had cast Water Wall with only two hand seals?

And this Water Wall was not merely a simple wall. It was a three-dimensional defense, which demanded extremely high mastery over the shape transformation of Water Release Chakra.

Wasn't this my technique?!

From Target of Confrontation Tobirama Senju: You have obtained Chakra Sensing Technique (Tobirama Senju Version)!

The corner of Seisui's mouth curled upward.

Old bastard, be thoroughly shocked, then obediently hand over the loot!

That was why he had not blocked Tobirama Senju's senses.

Across from Seisui, Shisui rubbed his eyes in disbelief, as though he no longer recognized his own older brother.

Simplified hand seals, a B-rank Water Release ninjutsu...

How was this still the bottom-ranked student who could not graduate from the Ninja Academy?

"Big brother, you..."

Shisui stared at Seisui in shock. After a moment, he suddenly laughed. "As expected of my big brother. You've really given me a surprise..."

"Then I'll be going all out too!"

Three Tomoe slowly emerged in Shisui's eyes.

One on the left, two on the right!