"This is the first time I've seen Sasuke get taught a lesson by other kids."
Itachi Uchiha's gaze gradually softened. He did not stop the scene before him. He had already come to terms with it—what Sasuke needed was a good environment to grow in, not excessive pampering.
Standing beside him, Uchiha Yū looked somewhat helpless. His eye twitched as he said, "Even with Minato's influence, Naruto still can't change, can he? This damn fate and personality..."
Watching Naruto eagerly fawn over Sakura, trailing behind her like a pathetic simp, Uchiha Yū could only sigh. Unfortunately, Sakura had met Sasuke only once and had already been drawn to his cold, proud demeanor, becoming his devoted fangirl.
"I hope Naruto wakes up soon and doesn't become Boiling Goat."
With that thought, Uchiha Yū sighed softly and led the other two forward. Their arrival interrupted the children's roughhousing, especially Sasuke, who wanted to prove his strength before his brother. Unfortunately, he had only just arrived in the village and had already been beaten up.
"Brother..."
The hand was still warm, but this time, Itachi Uchiha did not spoil him by picking him up. Instead, he said calmly, "We of the Uchiha Clan cannot lose to others. Work hard and prove your strength."
With an encouraging look, he made Sasuke turn toward his opponent once more. In his heart, Naruto had already become his lifelong rival.
They had other matters to attend to. Inside the house, Kushina was tidying up. Ever since Minato had become Hokage, he rarely ate at home and returned late every night. So as not to interfere with Minato's work, Kushina had tempered her old fiery nature considerably and truly become a virtuous wife and mother.
Yet when she opened the door, she never expected Uchiha Yū to be