Time Passes, Training Ground!

Time passed bit by bit!

In the blink of an eye, three years had gone by.

Xuanyu was now three years old.

Xuanyu had grown up in the Uchiha Clan Grounds. Perhaps because of his Double Pupils, he could only play by himself at home, though he sometimes followed his father to work.

However,

most people still kept their distance when they saw his Double Pupils.

Yet,

over those three years, Xuanyu had also come to understand this world.

Just as he had suspected when he was born, he was indeed in the Naruto World. It was now Konoha's fifty-first year, and the year he was born was also the year Naruto was born!

He was the same age as Naruto, only a few months older!

Good grief. Another day closer to the Night of the Massacre. Just over four years left!

At that moment, in a luxurious room, Xuanyu muttered to himself. Then he grabbed a pig trotter with his little hand and stuffed it into his mouth. After finishing one, he picked up another, mumbling through mouthfuls, In another two years, I'll persuade Dad to leave this Place of Trouble, Konoha!

Food kept going into his tiny mouth, as though that small body could never get full!

"Eat slowly. Don't choke!" A gentle voice sounded beside him, brimming with affection.

The woman was Xuanyu's mother, Senju Suyu Ji.

"Haha, don't mind him, dear. My son has been gifted since childhood. At one, he could eat three roasted chickens; now, he can eat ten!" Uchiha Hanjō said proudly from the side. He believed a good appetite was a blessing. Even the Akimichi Clan could not compare to little Xuanyu.

"Hmph, you spoil him too much!" Senju Suyu Ji shot Uchiha Hanjō a look, her voice carrying a coy reproach.

After breakfast, Suyu Ji took a bulging little backpack and handed it to Xuanyu. "Xuanyu, today is your first time going to the Uchiha Training Ground. It's full of food. Eat whenever you're hungry!"

Her affection was even more excessive than Uchiha Hanjō's had been.

Then she watched Xuanyu's small figure head into the distance. Though his tiny steps were steady, Suyu Ji still looked deeply worried, afraid that he would fall with his very next step!

"My dear, little Xuanyu has grown up. You don't need to worry!" Uchiha Hanjō gently comforted his worried wife.

But Suyu Ji was still concerned. "Hmph, Xuanyu is only three!"

"So what if he's three? Fugaku's Itachi graduated from the Ninja School at seven and awakened his Sharingan at only eight. And there's Shisui..." Uchiha Hanjō said, his gaze firm. "My Xuanyu will never be inferior to either of them!"

Suyu Ji's beautiful eyes blinked as though she had thought of something. Still, she only murmured softly, "I don't want him to become a genius. I only want him to grow up safely and have a family..."

For a mother, the most beautiful wish for her son was simply for her child to live without worries, safely and happily!

"But..."

Uchiha Hanjō sighed. He wanted to say something more, but the words died on his lips. Looking at Xuanyu's retreating back, he called out, "Son! If training feels tiring, rest. Your father can support you for the rest of your life!"

He hoped his son could become renowned throughout the Shinobi World and slap the faces of those who mocked him, but he also wanted his son to remain safe, free from illness and disaster!

Even if Xuanyu accomplished nothing in life, he could support his son forever!

With Uchiha Hanjō's wealth, even if Xuanyu ate ten cows in a single meal, he could afford to keep feeding him.

"Okay."

Xuanyu nodded, his small figure slowly making his way toward the Training Grounds.

Uchiha Clan Training Grounds.

This was where the Uchiha Clan trained its younger generation of ninja. Children from three to their teens practiced their respective ninjutsu here.

Kunai, shuriken, and some were even practicing awakening their eyes.

There were more than thirty Uchiha children here, but most of them were fairly ordinary.

However, one eight- or nine-year-old child possessed exceptional talent. Every shuriken he threw landed steadily in the Wooden Stakes ahead.

Clean and decisive.

"Big Brother is amazing! When I grow up, I want to become as strong as you!"

Beside the boy, a three- or four-year-old child's eyes were full of stars, his voice filled with admiration.

Not far away, two people watched their training and nodded in satisfaction.

"Itachi really is extraordinarily talented. His future achievements will be limitless!" One of the instructors, Uchiha Zhen, nodded approvingly as he watched Itachi's performance.

Itachi was the hope of their Uchiha Clan.

"Itachi may very well rival Shisui in the future. Graduating at seven and awakening his eyes at only eight—he truly is a genius of our Uchiha Clan!" the other instructor said seriously.

The other man nodded solemnly as well.

The Uchiha Clan revered strength. As long as you were strong, you would earn the respect of others.

"Itachi's younger brother is called Sasuke, right? He's diligent and has some talent too!" At that moment, Uchiha Zhen noticed Sasuke imitating his elder brother as he threw shuriken, and nodded.

The little guy's aim was not as accurate as Itachi's, but he had only joined training two days ago. If properly nurtured, he would also become a fine talent in the future.

After sighing with emotion, he looked toward the others. The remaining Uchiha children were also quite talented, but compared with the Itachi brothers, they still fell far short.

Suddenly, he felt that something was off.

"Eh, I feel like I've forgotten something!" Uchiha Zhen looked over the Uchiha children.

Over the past three years, ever since the Uchiha Training Ground had opened, all Uchiha children from three to ten had come here to train. With his guidance, they had all improved!

It seemed that

the Uchiha Clan was becoming more and more prosperous!

"I remember now. Uchiha Xuanyu is supposed to come today!" The other instructor suddenly remembered and smacked his forehead.

Xuanyu!

"Damn... it's... the young master!" Uchiha Zhen smacked his forehead as well. To be honest, he had been hired by Uchiha Hanjō to teach, so Xuanyu was technically their young master.

After saying that!

Once the two had arranged the others' lessons, they exchanged a glance and went to the path leading to the Training Grounds. Soon after, they saw a small figure walking toward them step by step!

His face was full of childishness, yet his steps were exceptionally steady!

"Xuanyu, you're here!" When Uchiha Zhen saw Xuanyu, he stepped forward.

He stood facing Xuanyu!

At that moment, he was like a giant in Xuanyu's eyes, yet Xuanyu seemed to feel nothing. Instead, his Double Pupils met Uchiha Zhen's gaze!

His expression was calm as he slowly nodded!

"So these are Double Pupils?"

When Uchiha Zhen met Xuanyu's eyes, his heart jolted!

He had never met Xuanyu before, but upon seeing those pupils now, it was as though he were looking into a sea of stars. He could not see through them!

At the same time, a thought arose in his mind!

Was Xuanyu truly an anomaly among the Uchiha?

"You..."