The clash between the two ninjutsu ultimately ended in a draw.
A fit of coughing stopped Naruto and Sasuke from continuing their fight.
The moment Sasuke recognized the newcomer, delight instantly appeared on his face.
"Brother!"
But when he noticed Ye Ning standing in front of Itachi, the expression on Sasuke's face immediately froze.
That face... he would never forget it!
Ever since he was born, his father had constantly mentioned this person in his ear. He had even specially prepared a portrait and made sure Sasuke memorized that face, repeatedly stressing that he had to remain respectful whenever he saw this person.
Even his brother, whom he had always admired, said the same thing.
Although five-year-old Sasuke still did not understand why, since both his father and brother had said so, he simply needed to obey.
After a brief hesitation, Sasuke respectfully addressed him by the title etched into his memory.
"Greetings, Lord Ye Ning."
Lord Ye Ning?
Naruto tilted his head and curiously studied Ye Ning's face, his tiny head filled with enormous confusion.
Why had that guy, who had been so arrogant and obnoxious just now, suddenly changed his attitude?
Even Ye Ning was somewhat surprised.
Hiss...
This obedient, adorable little boy was Sasuke?
It was completely at odds with the cocky little show-off he remembered!
It seemed this was probably the result of Fugaku's careful instruction?
What Ye Ning did not know was that he himself had already been written into the Uchiha clan's compulsory curriculum.
Any member of the Uchiha clan, once they reached the age of three and were old enough to remember things, had to memorize Ye Ning's face. They also had to remember Ye Ning's help toward the Uchiha clan and never forget his great kindness.
This was a method Fugaku had