The Angered Uchiha

Kizaru controlled the size of his lasers, firing beams as thin as hair from the tip of his index finger.

These lasers possessed minimal power; unless they struck a vital point, they would cause no real harm to the four children, merely leaving them with a stinging sensation.

Kizaru chose this dodgeball-style training for two reasons: first, to test if Namikaze Minato's neural reaction speed was truly as formidable as the rumors suggested; second, to use this as a means to hone the reaction speed and physical fitness of all four youngsters.

Under Kizaru's requirement that they stand in the open training field without seeking cover, the four of them were currently in a sorry state.

Among them, Namikaze Minato, who had been Kizaru's primary target, looked the most disheveled of all.

However, Kizaru, who had been keeping a close eye on Namikaze Minato, noticed that this boy had actually been hit by the fewest lasers of the four.

Namikaze Minato truly possessed an extraordinary talent for neural reaction speed.

The dodging drill lasted for half an hour. By the final few minutes, Kizaru noticed that all four children had exhausted their stamina, with Namikaze Minato showing it most clearly; his energy was almost entirely spent.

Raising his right index finger to his lips, Kizaru blew gently, extinguishing the golden light at the tip.

"Game over!"

Hearing Kizaru's words, the four children on the field collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.

Kizaru stepped forward, walking to each of them in turn to pull them up from the ground before standing in the center to continue. "Shimura Yoshihiko!"

Hearing his name, Yoshihiko immediately perked up, looking at Kizaru with eager eyes.

"You were hit 15 times!"

Upon hearing this, Yoshihiko hung his head, feeling that his performance had been poor.

"Shimura Yuki, you were hit 12 times!"

Yuki smiled at Kizaru, though she did not childishly gloat in front of Yoshihiko.

"Shimura Tanin, you were hit 15 times!"

Disappointment flickered in his eyes, and Shimura Tanin also lowered his head.

"Namikaze Minato," after calling his name, Kizaru offered him an encouraging smile before continuing, "Good performance, you were only hit 9 times."

Hearing this, Yoshihiko and Tanin, who had just been looking down, couldn't help but glance at Namikaze Minato.

Facing their gazes, Namikaze Minato offered a gentle smile, rubbing the back of his head in slight embarrassment.

Clenching her small hands, Yuki didn't look at Namikaze Minato; she kept her eyes fixed on Kizaru. After seeing Kizaru praise him, she vowed to herself that she would take first place next time and earn praise from Big Brother Kizaru.

After announcing their scores, Kizaru scanned the four young faces, each wearing a different expression, and commented, "Everyone performed quite well in the training just now.

"Especially you, Minato. Your reaction speed is excellent; you should focus on developing that further. However, your stamina is a bit lacking, so you need to strengthen your training in that area."

Hearing Kizaru's assessment, Namikaze Minato nodded with a grateful smile, signaling that he understood.

"Yoshihiko and Tanin, although your scores were the lowest, your issues are different.

"Tanin, your reaction speed isn't actually slow; the main issue is your physical fitness, specifically your explosive power. You need to practice that more when you go back.

"As for you, Yoshihiko, your physical fitness is good, but your reactions are a bit slow. You need to increase your training in that regard."

"I will definitely practice hard, Big Brother Kizaru!" Yoshihiko said, looking at Kizaru with a firm expression.

"I understand, Big Brother Kizaru," Tanin replied with a nod.

After critiquing the three boys, Kizaru looked at Yuki.

Yuki had the most competitive personality of the four and was usually the most diligent in her training.

Knowing this well, Kizaru walked over to her and patted her on the shoulder.

"Yuki, your performance just now was very good," Kizaru praised her gently before adding, "Like Tanin, your explosive power is a little lacking. You can practice with him later."

Yuki nodded at Kizaru without speaking, her gaze resolute.

After finishing his critique, Kizaru returned to the center, faced the four of them, and said, "Now, everyone, proceed with your own practice!"

After speaking, Kizaru looked specifically at Yoshihiko and continued, "Yoshihiko, you will practice with Minato."

Though he felt a slight twinge of awkwardness, Yoshihiko did not refuse. He nodded at Kizaru and replied, "I understand, Big Brother Kizaru!"

With that, Yoshihiko walked over to Namikaze Minato and invited him to practice together.

Seeing the four of them begin their individual drills, Kizaru stretched his back and began his own training.

The Uchiha Clan's residential district was exceptionally lively at this moment.

The reason for the commotion was simple: Uchiha Inabi, who had just turned six, had awakened his Sharingan.

Awakening the Sharingan at only six years old was a rare occurrence in the history of the Uchiha Clan.

Upon hearing the news, the clansmen and elders of the Uchiha Clan couldn't help but rush to the shop owned by Inabi's family.

Surrounded by his elders, Uchiha Inabi was currently demonstrating his active Sharingan.

"Another genius has been born into our Uchiha Clan!"

"I knew Inabi was talented the moment I saw him."

"Indeed! That boy Inabi is truly remarkable."

Listening to the praise from the clan elders and hearing the bright, joyful laughter of his parents behind him, Uchiha Inabi felt incredibly happy.

For a six-year-old child, the praise of parents and elders is the greatest gift in the world.

With a face full of joy and the corners of his mouth curled high, radiating the scent of happiness, Uchiha Inabi had never felt so delighted and satisfied!

"Inabi, how did you awaken your Sharingan?" an Uchiha elder asked curiously.

"I..." Uchiha Inabi's mouth opened, but he suddenly stopped.

How did he awaken it?

He had been infuriated by that bastard Hyuga Toda!

Feeling that the way he had awakened his Sharingan was too embarrassing, Uchiha Inabi didn't really want to answer.

But facing the expectant and curious gazes of the elders around him, Uchiha Inabi hesitated for a long time before finally opening his mouth to speak.

"This morning, Hyuga Toda in our class... he mocked me, and in a fit of rage, I awakened my eyes."

After saying this, feeling a bit ashamed, a flush of red appeared on Uchiha Inabi's small face, and he lowered his head.

Awakened by anger?

The surrounding Uchiha clansmen clicked their tongues in wonder, exchanging glances with one another.

"What did that Hyuga Toda say?" someone asked curiously.

"He first challenged Kizaru, saying that my Uchiha Clan was no match for Kizaru, and that only he was worthy."

Hearing this, many of these incredibly prideful Uchiha clansmen showed expressions of anger, clearly incensed by Hyuga Toda's words.

"I was furious when I heard that, so I stood up to confront him, and then... he activated his Byakugan and said that since I hadn't awakened my eyes at six years old, I wasn't qualified to speak to him."

After Uchiha Inabi finished his account, the scene fell into instant silence.

Everyone was left speechless by the words of that child from the Hyuga family.