Before long, school was over. Parents came to pick up their children, while some youngsters left with their friends, discussing where to go and play.
"Sasuke~!"
"Itachi, big brother!"
The moment the usually aloof Sasuke saw his older brother, his face broke into a delighted smile.
"How was it? Did you have fun at school today?"
Itachi took Sasuke's hand and asked him about his day at the Ninja Academy.
Sasuke pouted.
"It was nothing special. I already know everything the teacher taught. It's boring."
At Sasuke's answer, Itachi tapped his forehead with a finger and said with a smile,
"Come on, Sasuke. We didn't send you to the Ninja Academy just to learn ninja skills. More importantly, you're there to learn how to get along with others. You're the son of the Uchiha Clan's leader. You have a responsibility to help the Uchiha Clan and the village live in harmony. Do you understand?"
Confused, Sasuke clung to Itachi's hand.
"But aren't you here too, big brother?"
Itachi's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly hid it and said,
"Yes, I'm here too. But you have to learn to grow up as well, don't you, Sasuke? You're an Uchiha!"
Hearing that, Sasuke nodded.
"I understand, big brother. I'll do it. I want to become an Uchiha just like you!"
"Haha, Sasuke, you shouldn't become an Uchiha like me. You should become an Uchiha who transcends the Uchiha. Do you understand? Not just an Uchiha of the Uchiha Clan, but an Uchiha of Konoha too."
Although Sasuke didn't understand what Itachi meant, he still nodded and said,
"I understand, big brother. I won't disappoint you."
He didn't know what he should do, but he would do his best to be a good little brother who wouldn't disappoint his older brother.
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