A Master of Every Art

After "Blue Bird" debuted that night,

Uchiha Fugaku's attitude changed completely.

He had originally only intended to let Genya give it a try. Now, he was determined to give the project his full support.

Early the next morning,

he ordered a building cleared out in a relatively secluded area on the eastern side of the Uchiha Clan Compound and converted into a dedicated dance studio.

The studio was spacious and bright.

The floor was smooth and level, and mirrors covered an entire wall.

Basic sound equipment and instrument racks were installed along one side.

The windows were fitted with blackout curtains.

"From today onward, this will be your exclusive training ground."

Fugaku made the solemn announcement to Genya and the fifteen female members.

"Submit requests for anything you need directly to Mikoto. This project is now one of the Uchiha's highest priorities."

With a dedicated space, their training entered a new phase.

Inside the dance studio,

Genya moved among the dancers, giving hands-on corrections to every detail of their movements.

His hand rested lightly against Uchiha Akari's waist.

"Here, lower your center of gravity a little more. When you turn, look in the direction of your hand."

"Yes, just like that!"

Genya nodded in satisfaction, then moved on to the next dancer.

Physical contact was unavoidable during instruction.

But Genya's movements always maintained appropriate boundaries.

His gaze remained focused on his instruction, never once crossing the line.

Still, the girls gradually discovered that their six-year-old "head instructor" possessed unfathomable expertise in the arts.

During a break,

Uchiha Chinatsu could not help asking,

"Young Master Genya, you're not just incredibly strong. Your knowledge of the arts is so extensive, too... Are you a master of poetry, lyrics, and everything else?"

The other girls eagerly chimed in.

"Yes! The lyrics to 'Blue Bird' are so beautiful!"

"The choreography is really creative, too!"

"Where did you learn all this?"

The praise left Genya a little embarrassed.

"I know a little, just a little... I read about it in books and figured out the rest myself."

"You reached this level just by reading books?"

Uchiha Akane's eyes shone.

"Young Master Genya must be a genius among geniuses!"

The girls dissolved into laughter.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the studio, Uchiha Itachi was completely immersed in his own world.

Genya had suggested hiring professional musicians, but Itachi had refused.

"The Uchiha will handle Uchiha affairs ourselves. Give me three days."

And he had actually done it.

Even Genya was a little surprised by Itachi's dedication.

This elite Anbu operative, who had always put missions first, had devoted so much time and energy to a song-and-dance performance.

What was more, he paid no attention whatsoever to the commotion around Genya.

No matter how the girls laughed and chatted, or how Genya gave them hands-on instruction,

Itachi's gaze remained fixed solely on the sheet music and instruments.

That focus earned him even greater admiration from the girls.

As training progressed,

Genya's teaching methods gradually grew "bolder."

On the third day, he brought in a long, slender ruler.

"Your movements still need to be more precise."

"From today onward, I'll be correcting every detail strictly."

He stepped among the dancers, his gaze sweeping over each person's posture like a scanner.

"Chinatsu, your left shoulder is half an inch too high."

The ruler touched Chinatsu's left shoulder.

"Lower it. That's right."

"Akari, you're engaging the wrong part of your lower back."

The ruler traced lightly down her spine.

"Feel this spot, at the third lumbar vertebra."

"Akane, your gaze is half a beat late."

The ruler gestured in front of Akane's eyes.

"Here. The moment the music shifts, you need to look over."

After two weeks, the results were remarkable.

Their dance movements were perfectly synchronized, and the three lead singers' voices grew increasingly powerful and moving.

On the tenth day of training, Genya went to see Fugaku.

"Clan Leader, we need custom performance outfits."

Genya spread out his design sketches.

"The three lead singers need three outfits with different styles, but a unified theme."

The sketches showed three modified wedding-dress-style uniforms.

They retained the elegant silhouette of a wedding dress, but featured cleaner cuts that allowed greater freedom of movement while dancing.

"The white one is for Akari."

Genya pointed at the sketches.

"She has a gentle elegance. White will emphasize her purity, with silver Uchiha patterns embroidered on the cuffs and hem."

"The black one is for Akane. Her voice carries, and there's a mysterious side to her personality, so black suits her well. The patterns will be embroidered in dark red thread."

"The red one is for Chinatsu. She's passionate and bold. Red will bring out her presence best."

Fugaku studied the sketches carefully and nodded.

"These are very professional designs. I'll have the clan's best tailors make them immediately, using the finest fabric."

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.

Early on the morning of the rehearsal,

the three custom outfits for the lead singers had arrived and were hanging on a dedicated clothes rack.

White was elegant, black mysterious, and red vibrant.

Uchiha Itachi took his position early, adjusting the instruments one last time.

The three lead singers changed and applied makeup in the next room.

The remaining dancers were also busy preparing.

Genya stood in the center of the studio.

Fugaku, Sosuke, Izumi, and Mikoto sat in the audience.

This was a closed rehearsal.

Sasuke had been given special permission to watch. The little boy sat in the front row, his eyes wide.

"Everyone,"

Genya began.

"Over the past two weeks, you've all put in tremendous effort. Today is our first full dress rehearsal. I want to see you at your very best."

His gaze swept over every one of them.

"Remember, this is no ordinary performance. We're going to show everyone that the Uchiha can create beauty and convey hope, too."

"Now, take your places."

The three lead singers emerged through the side door.

At that moment, everyone held their breath.

Uchiha Akari wore a white uniform with shimmering silver patterns, like a goddess beneath the moonlight.

Uchiha Akane's black uniform was mysterious and regal, its dark red patterns resembling flowing blood.

Uchiha Chinatsu's red uniform was vibrant and bold.

The three girls exchanged smiles and walked to their positions.

The twelve backup dancers had also finished lining up.

Uchiha Itachi placed both hands on the drumhead, looked up at Genya, and nodded.

Genya walked to the edge of the floor, pressed the record button, then faced everyone and raised his hand.

"The first full rehearsal of 'Blue Bird' begins now!"

His hand dropped.

The music began.

The blue bird was about to spread its wings.