There was also a market exclusive to the Uchiha within the Uchiha compound.
But it was relatively small and had limited goods.
Uchiha Setsuna needed to go to Konoha's market to buy ingredients unavailable in the Uchiha compound, then return to the compound's market to make further purchases.
The moment Uchiha Setsuna stepped out of the Uchiha compound, he immediately felt strange gazes falling upon him.
They felt like needle pricks.
"Clearly, the Uchiha were one of the two great clans that founded Konoha."
"Yet in these villagers' eyes, the Uchiha Clan seemed to be nothing but criminals."
"Countless people despised and rejected the Uchiha Clan."
"A year from now, the entire clan would be exterminated."
"What a bitter irony."
Uchiha Setsuna went his own way, ignoring the people around him. He entered the shops, bought ingredients, did nothing unnecessary, and did not speak much with anyone outside.
However, Uchiha Setsuna could not help thinking of someone.
Uzumaki Naruto.
"The looks Naruto received in the village were probably even worse than what the Uchiha suffered now."
"Yet his true identity was the son of the Fourth Hokage."
"He was also the legitimate heir of the Hokage line."
Only after entering the compound did those strange gazes disappear.
Uchiha Setsuna returned home.
"Grandpa, I'm back."
"Did you buy all the ingredients?"
"I bought everything."
"Good. Just put them in the kitchen. Leave the rest to your grandpa."
"Grandpa, I'll help too."
"No need. Go train. I can handle it alone."
"But..."
"No buts. Go train."
"Okay."
After finishing his morning training, he returned home for a simple meal. He trained again until evening, then Uchiha Setsuna went home, took a bath, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and headed first to the courtyard across the way.
"Sagiri, are you home?"
"Brother Setsuna."
The moment Uchiha Sagiri heard Uchiha Setsuna's voice, she ran out.
"Setsuna."
Behind Uchiha Sagiri stood her mother, Uchiha Riko, a very beautiful and gentle woman, the very image of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
"Aunt Riko."
Uchiha Setsuna said, "Grandpa has nearly finished preparing dinner. You can head over now. I'll invite Grandma next door, then we'll come over."
"Brother Setsuna, I'll go with you."
Uchiha Sagiri slipped her little hand into Uchiha Setsuna's again.
Uchiha Riko smiled.
"All right."
Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Sagiri went next door.
"Grandma."
An elderly woman opened the door.
"Setsuna, Sagiri, you're here."
"Yes, Grandma. Grandpa has nearly finished preparing dinner. Let's go over now."
"All right, all right."
As she spoke, the elderly woman took out some candy from her pocket and handed it to Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Sagiri.
"Have some candy."
"Thank you, Grandma."
Uchiha Setsuna held Uchiha Sagiri's hand, while the elderly woman followed behind them. The three headed toward the gate of Uchiha Setsuna's courtyard. It was only a few steps away, since they were neighbors.
A figure appeared not far behind the three of them. Watching their backs, he seemed lost in thought for a moment.
Uchiha Setsuna noticed him and glanced back.
His mood instantly soured.
"Uchiha Itachi..."
Uchiha Setsuna did not have the slightest favorable impression of Uchiha Itachi.
No matter what Uchiha Itachi's reasons had been, most of the Uchiha Clan had been personally killed by him.
Children like Uchiha Sagiri.
Housewives like Uchiha Riko.
Elderly people like Uchiha Kayan.
Uchiha Itachi had spared not a single one!
Uchiha Setsuna had even already been killed by Uchiha Itachi twice in the Life Simulator.
"Eat up, eat up."
Uchiha Kayan urged everyone.
"Thank you for taking care of Setsuna and me all these years. I truly appreciate it."
"Not at all, Homura. You're being too polite."
Grandma said, "We've always helped each other."
"Setsuna is such an obedient child. He'll definitely become an outstanding ninja in the future."
Several people sat around the dining table. They were not family, yet they were closer than family. How were they any different from the ordinary people outside?
Uchiha Setsuna clenched his fist.
"Why did they say the Uchiha Clan was inherently evil?"
"Who among these people deserved to die?"
Uchiha Riko raised her cup.
"Setsuna, you're entering the Ninja Academy tomorrow. Study hard. May you have a bright future."
"Thank you, Aunt Riko."
Uchiha Setsuna used water in place of wine.
"Brother Setsuna, I'll toast you too."
"Thank you, Little Sagiri."
The next day, Uchiha Setsuna got up very early.
He had now set the time for his Life Simulations to the morning.
Once a Life Simulation was complete, he would begin the new day.
After all, regardless of how much time passed in the Life Simulation, only an instant passed in the real world.
"Begin simulation!"
"This time, the main direction is still to train hard and become stronger."
"I'll strive to gain more rewards."
[At age 6, you entered the Ninja Academy. Because of your Uchiha background, you were assigned to a good class. Hyuga Hinata sat to your left, and Yamanaka Ino sat to your right.] [At age 6 years and 1 month, you learned the Three Basic Jutsu.] [At age 6 years and 2 months, you obtained a ninjutsu scroll from home and learned the Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique.] [At age 6 years and 3 months, Naruto challenged you and was utterly defeated.] [At age 6 years and 4 months, Yamanaka Ino confessed to you. She received no response and was deeply disappointed.] [At age 6 years and 5 months, Second Pillar approached you on his own. He said you were the class's greatest genius after him. He acknowledged you and intended to train with you, so the two of you could restore the Uchiha's glory.] [But you dismissed Second Pillar with contempt. You had no time to bother with a brat who knew nothing.] [At age 6 years and 6 months, you trained hard.] [At age 6 years and 7 months, you trained hard.] [At age 6 years and 8 months, Second Pillar challenged you and was utterly defeated.] [At age 6 years and 9 months, Hyuga Hinata developed a strong curiosity about you.] [At age 6 years and 10 months, you trained hard.] [At age 6 years and 11 months, you trained hard.] [At age 7, on the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, you witnessed Uchiha Kayan, Uchiha Sagiri, and Uchiha Riko being killed by Uchiha Itachi. You awakened the Sharingan. Uchiha Itachi discovered you. You died!] [This simulation has ended.] [Please choose the reward you desire from the two options below.] [1: Single Tomoe Sharingan.] [2: The object you were holding in your hand before you died.]
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