First, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, finally wrapped up his incredibly long opening speech.
Then the tournament began.
"Looks like I can't stay here and watch the matches. Who would've thought I'd be up first?~"
Sparkle was the first to say it. It was a little regrettable that she would not be able to watch everyone else's matches.
Sparkle being the first to compete also piqued Itachi Uchiha and Uchiha Shisui's interest.
So far, they had never seen Sparkle truly fight. On the other hand, Uchiha Yato had already beaten them up several times.
"Then let's go together."
After saying that, Uchiha Yato strode over to the cheerleaders' section.
At that moment, Itachi Uchiha and Uchiha Shisui looked at Uchiha Yato with rather astonished expressions.
They had not expected someone as fond of stirring up trouble as Uchiha Yato to have such a talent.
Then, under their astonished gazes, Uchiha Yato pulled out four pom-poms and handed two each to Itachi Uchiha and Uchiha Shisui.
"What are you looking at me for? Start shaking them."
Only then did Itachi Uchiha and Uchiha Shisui realize that Uchiha Yato was simply using them for free labor.
Meanwhile, in the Uchiha Clan's viewing area.
"Is that Itachi and Shisui?"
Mikoto Uchiha's question immediately made quite a few members of the Uchiha Clan look in Uchiha Yato's direction.
They saw Uchiha Yato acting like a kid attending a major tournament for the first time, looking curious about everything.
Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha and Uchiha Shisui stood behind him, lifelessly waving their pom-poms to cheer for Sparkle.
Fugaku Uchiha found the sight rather amusing, but mindful of his dignity as clan head, he merely coughed twice and said nothing.
The other members of the Uchiha Clan, especially the women, wore rather gratified smiles.
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