Uchiha Itachi, You're a Beast!

"This time, I'll try to escape early."

Uchiha Setsuna set a general direction for this life simulation.

The reason he chose to escape early wasn't to abandon his family and survive alone.

It was because if he succeeded in escaping Konoha, he would gain more time in this life simulation.

This, in turn, would allow him to obtain greater benefits.

[Age 6, you entered the Ninja Academy to study. Because of your Uchiha heritage, you were assigned to a good class. Hyuga Hinata was on your left, and Yamanaka Ino was on your right.]

[Age 6 and 1 month, you learned the Three Basic Jutsu.]

[Age 6 and 2 months, you obtained a ninjutsu scroll from home and learned the Great Fireball Jutsu.]

[Age 6 and 3 months, Naruto challenged you and was easily defeated.]

[Age 6 and 4 months, Yamanaka Ino confessed her feelings to you, but was very disappointed when you didn't respond.]

[Age 6 and 5 months, Uchiha Sasuke actively sought you out, saying you were the only genius in the class besides himself. He acknowledged you and planned to train together to build Uchiha glory.]

[However, you dismissed Uchiha Sasuke with disdain, having no time to deal with this ignorant brat.]

[Age 6 and 6 months, you obtained a ninjutsu scroll from home and learned the Fire Style Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu.]

[Age 6 and 7 months, you began to make plans for your escape.]

[Age 6 and 8 months, Uchiha Sasuke challenged you again and was easily defeated.]

[Age 6 and 9 months, Hyuga Hinata developed a strong curiosity towards you.]

[Age 6 and 10 months, you secretly left Konoha, but were quickly caught by Root ninjas. You died!]

[Simulation ended.]

[Please choose your desired reward from the two options below.]

[1: Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu.]

[2: The item you held in your hand before you died.]

Uchiha Setsuna: "..."

"The entire Uchiha clan is under surveillance now, there's no chance of escaping."

"I tried to leave Konoha and was killed immediately."

"I didn't even get to see the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall."

Uchiha Setsuna shook his head.

"I choose 1!"

There were two options, and Uchiha Setsuna couldn't be sure what the second one was.

However, Uchiha Setsuna thought.

Since he was caught and killed by Root ninjas, it was highly likely he wouldn't be holding anything.

In comparison, the first option was undoubtedly the better choice.

After Uchiha Setsuna made his choice.

A surge of information poured into his mind.

Instantly, Uchiha Setsuna had completely mastered the Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu, and with a very high level of proficiency.

"However, the second option actually has potential for exploitation."

"Knowing what the second option is, the me in the life simulator might deliberately grab something very precious before dying."

"In that case, I could choose the second option."

The second life simulation ended.

Uchiha Setsuna didn't leave the forest, but continued to stay there, undergoing ninja training.

The life simulator could indeed bring Uchiha Setsuna many benefits.

Now, Uchiha Setsuna already possessed genin-level chakra and the Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu.

But Uchiha Setsuna knew what he was facing.

It was Uchiha Itachi, who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.

It was the Root organization led by Danzo.

And even...

Uchiha Setsuna looked in the direction of the Hokage Office Building.

He quickly looked away.

"I can't waste a single moment."

Uchiha Setsuna began his training, large drops of sweat falling down, soaking his clothes. Heat constantly emanated from his body.

Noon.

"Brother Setsuna."

A little girl ran into the small grove. She was young, with pigtails that bounced as she ran, giving her a very cute appearance.

"Sagiri."

Uchiha Setsuna stopped his training.

"Brother Setsuna, I brought you lunch!"

Uchiha Sagiri held up the bento box in her hands.

Just then.

Uchiha Sagiri seemed to trip over something, her body uncontrollably leaning forward, about to fall.

Uchiha Setsuna flashed forward, appearing in front of Uchiha Sagiri before she could fall.

One hand caught the bento box.

The other hand steadied Uchiha Sagiri.

"Thank you, Brother Setsuna."

Uchiha Setsuna ruffled Uchiha Sagiri's head without a word.

He sat down on a nearby rock.

When he opened the bento box, the aroma of the food wafted towards him.

Uchiha Setsuna's stomach rumbled.

"Sagiri, have you eaten yet?"

"I already have."

Uchiha Setsuna nodded and said, "Then I'll begin."

The moment he took a bite, Uchiha Setsuna realized this bento wasn't made by his grandfather. It was made by Uchiha Sagiri's mother. The difference in their cooking styles was very distinct.

It wasn't that Uchiha Setsuna disliked his grandfather's cooking.

It was just that Uchiha Sagiri's mother's cooking was truly superior to that of ordinary people.

Even some of the most popular shops in Konoha's commercial district couldn't compare.

Uchiha Sagiri's mother was also a very kind person and often made bentos for Uchiha Setsuna.

The two families had a very good relationship.

Uchiha Sagiri sat beside Uchiha Setsuna, propping her chin with both hands as she looked at him.

"Brother Setsuna, is it delicious?"

"It's delicious. Aunt Riko's cooking is as good as ever."

"I'm glad you like it, Brother."

Uchiha Sagiri paused for a moment, then asked.

"Brother Setsuna, aren't you going to the Ninja Academy in a few days? If so, won't I get to see you much less often?"

"I'm going to the Ninja Academy, but I'm not moving out. Sagiri, you can still come find me."

"But after classes, you'll definitely be very tired and need to rest. I can't disturb you."

Uchiha Sagiri sighed.

"If only I were a little older, I could go to the Ninja Academy with you, Brother Setsuna, and we could go home together. But I still have two years before I can go. I really wish I could grow up faster."

Hearing Uchiha Sagiri's words, Uchiha Setsuna fell silent.

Uchiha Sagiri had no idea what would happen in a year and was still full of hope for the future.

But in reality, Uchiha Sagiri had no future.

She wouldn't even have the chance to enter the Ninja Academy.

A year later, during the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, Uchiha Sagiri would also die at the hands of Uchiha Itachi.

Uchiha Setsuna looked at Uchiha Sagiri, his heart aching.

She was such a cute little girl, her life had just begun, and she had done nothing wrong.

Yet she was destined for such a fate.

It was too cruel, too unfair.