Stern Refusal, Practicing Swordsmanship

The funeral speech continued until evening.

Throughout the entire process, Uchiha Tunan felt he had managed his emotions quite well.

The setup of his persona had been quite successful.

This was even considering that Uchiha Tunan's parents didn't have many close friends.

He believed that if any of their close friends had witnessed Uchiha Tunan's performance, they would have immediately approved of him.

Regarding this, Uchiha Tunan could only shake his head inwardly.

His strength was lacking, and his interpersonal relationships were even worse; truly a failure.

The next day, Uchiha Tunan, dressed in a white shirt and gold-rimmed glasses, arrived at Kakashi's house early in the morning.

From a distance, through the Ninja Beast White Dove, Uchiha Tunan saw Kakashi standing at the entrance, looking towards the intersection.

But when Uchiha Tunan appeared at the intersection, Kakashi feigned a lazy demeanor, glancing at Uchiha Tunan seemingly casually before staring intently at the rising sun.

As if the newly risen sun in the sky were incredibly beautiful.

He's treating me like his closest companion.

If history doesn't change, Kakashi will obtain the Mangekyo Sharingan and then die during Pain's assault on Konoha.

Wouldn't that mean I could...

The Mangekyo Sharingan is a powerful ability that could greatly enhance Uchiha Tunan's survivability and his ability to ambush others.

Looking at it this way, you're not entirely useless.

With this thought, Uchiha Tunan looked at Kakashi with burning eyes, a slight smile curving his lips.

Kakashi, catching a glimpse of Uchiha Tunan staring at him with "affectionate" eyes and a smile radiating intense camaraderie from his peripheral vision, unconsciously curved the corners of his mouth under his mask and said in a nonchalant tone, "You're here so early."

Uchiha Tunan slightly restrained his smile, appearing exceptionally gentle in the sunlight as he said, "Yesterday, before my father and mother's graves, I promised them I would strive to make them proud. My father taught me that a person must always keep their word."

Kakashi nodded and led Uchiha Tunan into the yard.

Kakashi casually pointed at Uchiha Tunan's gold-rimmed glasses and said, "I wanted to ask you a few days ago, are your eyes having problems? Why are you wearing glasses?"

Uchiha Tunan adjusted his glasses with two middle fingers and explained, "Every night, I study and summarize the philosophies of past Lords Hokage. Perhaps it's because the lighting in my home is too dim, but my eyes have become a bit nearsighted."

Kakashi paused upon hearing this, his brow furrowing slightly. He asked anxiously, "Does it affect you?"

His words were filled with undisguised concern.

Uchiha Tunan smiled gently and said, "It doesn't affect my combat much. As long as I activate my Sharingan, nearsightedness is no longer an issue. Thank you for your concern, Kakashi."

Kakashi's brow relaxed, realizing his momentary lapse. He turned his face away and said, "Tch~ I wasn't concerned about you at all."

The wind chimes under the eaves tinkled in the gentle breeze.

"Tunan-kun is here."

Hatake Sakumo, wearing a loose-fitting home robe and a short sword hanging from his waist, sat cross-legged in front of the door, greeting Uchiha Tunan with a smile in his eyes.

Uchiha Tunan quickly placed his hands on his knees and bowed respectfully, "Lord Sakumo, I am extremely sorry to disturb your rest so early in the morning."

Hatake Sakumo waved his hand dismissively, showing no pretense of authority, "It's no disturbance at all. I'm happy that Kakashi has you as a partner. I should thank you, Tunan-kun, for urging Kakashi to train while I was away."

Just as he finished speaking, Hatake Sakumo noticed Uchiha Tunan's gaze fixed intently on the short sword at his waist.

"Does Tunan-kun also like swordsmanship?"

"I've learned a little," Uchiha Tunan said, adjusting his glasses.

Hatake Sakumo removed the short sword from his waist and stroked it with his hand, saying, "If you like it, I can teach you some Hatake Style Swordsmanship."

Uchiha Tunan shook his head and said earnestly, "There's no need. One should not accept rewards without earning them. Moreover, just by its name, I know Hatake Style Swordsmanship is Lord Sakumo's family's inherited sword technique. How could you possibly pass it on to an outsider like me?"

Uchiha Tunan's upright and righteous response further elevated Hatake Sakumo's opinion of him. With a face full of admiration, he said, "Your talent is excellent, and you have such a good relationship with Kakashi. I don't mind teaching you the sword technique."

I believe that after you learn the Hatake Style Swordsmanship, combined with the dynamic vision of the Sharingan, your strength will definitely improve greatly."

Uchiha Tunan still shook his head firmly, refusing, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Sakumo, but I still cannot accept.

As a member of the Uchiha Clan, I already possess the Sharingan.

I should focus on developing my dojutsu; that is the suitable path for my training."

He was actually able to resist the temptation of the Hatake Style Swordsmanship and clearly recognize the path suitable for him.

He is truly a good child. Kakashi is lucky to have such a companion.

Hatake Sakumo grew more and more satisfied with Uchiha Tunan, and compromised, "I won't teach you the essence of the Hatake Style Swordsmanship, but I will teach you some basic sword techniques so you can spar with Kakashi.

This will also help Kakashi's progress in swordsmanship. What do you think?"

At the same time, Kakashi also turned his gaze to Uchiha Tunan.

Uchiha Tunan was someone Kakashi approved of. Although the Hatake Style Swordsmanship was precious, it was clearly not as important as Uchiha Tunan in his heart.

Kakashi didn't mind Uchiha Tunan learning his family's inherited sword techniques at all.

He even wished he could contribute to improving Uchiha Tunan's strength.

Facing Hatake Sakumo's goodwill and Kakashi's earnest gaze, Uchiha Tunan reluctantly agreed, "Alright then, thank you, Lord Sakumo."

It would be good to learn some of the Hatake Style Swordsmanship.

This way, after Hatake Sakumo's death, he could use it openly.

Of course, by then, his own Hatake Style Swordsmanship might be even better than Hatake Sakumo's.

"You two, come with me."

After receiving Uchiha Tunan's agreement, Hatake Sakumo picked up a wooden short blade and led the two to the backyard to begin teaching them swordsmanship.

At this time, Kakashi had also only recently begun to learn the Hatake Style Swordsmanship.

Hatake Sakumo gave each of them a wooden short blade and started teaching them from the very beginning.

"The Hatake Style Swordsmanship originates from ancient samurai and is divided into three steps.

The first step is learning basic slashes and chops. This process requires countless practice sessions, making the sword an extension of your limbs.

The second step is learning various combat techniques, using the sword in your hand to deal with different enemies.

This requires practical combat experience.

The third step is the essence of the Hatake Style Swordsmanship, using chakra to enhance the sword techniques..."

Just as he said this, Uchiha Tunan immediately interrupted Hatake Sakumo and said earnestly, "Lord Sakumo, please don't tell me about the third step. Please explain it to Kakashi privately."

Hatake Sakumo paused for a moment and nodded, "Alright."

What an upright young man.

Even his gaze towards Uchiha Tunan now carried a hint of admiration.

"Then, you two watch me demonstrate the slashes first. For the next period of time, you will need to repeat these monotonous movements.

Until these movements become instinctual."

After speaking, Hatake Sakumo began to swing his blade at a wooden post.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Tunan had already activated his Sharingan, capturing Hatake Sakumo's movements and following along, swinging at the wooden post in front of him.

Hatake Sakumo caught a glimpse of the Three Tomoe swirling in Uchiha Tunan's eyes out of the corner of his eye and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

The Sharingan is indeed a powerful dojutsu. At least when it comes to learning some basic things, it puts him far ahead of his peers.