Aren't We Uchiha the Number One Ninja Clan?

Iruka spoke.

"The foundation of a ninja is Chakra. It is because of Chakra that the profession of ninja was born."

"Whether it's Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, or Genjutsu, all rely on Chakra to be performed."

The students listened attentively.

But not all of them.

Because many students already knew how before coming to the Ninja Academy.

Quite a few students came from ninja clans.

Like Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Hinata, Yamanaka Ino, and so on.

Uchiha Setsuna pretended to listen seriously.

Aside from the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan, no one could see Uchiha Setsuna's situation. Though he came from the Uchiha Clan, he was a rather ordinary Uchiha.

His parents had died early, and he was raised by his disabled grandfather.

In the real world, Uchiha Setsuna didn't want to attract attention.

"Iruka-sensei, I felt it!"

A student raised his hand high, hoping for praise.

Iruka smiled.

"Good job."

For those who could enter the Ninja Academy, extracting Chakra wasn't a difficult task.

Some were faster, some slower.

But even the slow ones weren't that slow.

Chakra already existed within a person's body.

All they were doing now was drawing it out.

Uchiha Setsuna chose a middle point in time.

He raised his hand, received Iruka's confirmation, then put it down without saying much.

Completely inconspicuous.

Seeing this, Uchiha Sasuke showed a disappointed expression.

"As a proud Uchiha, this slow?"

After class, Uchiha Setsuna headed straight home.

A figure caught up from behind.

Uchiha Setsuna turned around—it was Uchiha Sasuke.

"Uchiha Setsuna, wait a moment."

"Hm?"

"As an Uchiha, your progress is too slow. Starting today, you'll train with me. You can ask me anything you don't understand. We Uchiha must never fall behind others."

Uchiha Setsuna: "???"

He needed Uchiha Sasuke's guidance?

Someone who hadn't even mastered Fire Style: Great Fireball was going to guide him—someone who had already awakened the Sharingan, learned two C-rank Fire Style Ninjutsu, one B-rank Fire Style Ninjutsu, and was a standout among genin?

Uchiha Setsuna hadn't expected Uchiha Sasuke to have such an idea.

If he were an ordinary Uchiha, receiving such an offer from Uchiha Sasuke would certainly make him happy.

Whether for the Uchiha Clan's pride or anything else, Uchiha Sasuke was doing this out of goodwill.

But Uchiha Setsuna couldn't agree.

Training with Uchiha Sasuke would be equivalent to delivering himself right in front of Uchiha Itachi, wouldn't it?

Uchiha Setsuna thought of a suitable way to refuse.

A way that wouldn't attract Uchiha Itachi's attention.

After hesitating for a moment.

"Sorry, I have things to do when I get back."

"Uchiha Sasuke, you're the son of the Uchiha Clan Head, so you were born with good conditions. But not everyone has conditions like yours. I don't have that much time."

Uchiha Setsuna was making an excuse, but there was truth in it too.

After returning home, he often helped Uchiha Kayan.

Uchiha Kayan was old and disabled.

Uchiha Sasuke was taken aback.

By the time Uchiha Sasuke snapped out of it, Uchiha Setsuna had already left.

When he got home, Uchiha Sasuke was still a bit distracted.

"Sasuke, what's wrong?"

Mikoto Uchiha noticed that Sasuke's state was off.

Sasuke looked up.

"I want to ask a question, Mother. Is our family's situation much better than other Uchiha? Are there some young Uchiha ninjas who don't even have enough time to train?"

Mikoto was silent for a moment.

"Your classmate?"

"Yes."

Mikoto nodded and said, "It's certain that our family is better off, after all, your father is the Clan Head of the Uchiha, the highest-ranking person in the clan."

"As for some Uchiha clan members, their circumstances are indeed quite difficult."

A look of confusion appeared on Sasuke's face.

"But why is that? Aren't we Uchiha the strongest ninja clan in Konoha?"

"That's only in name."

Mikoto said, "Our Uchiha situation isn't very good. Our compound is on the edge of the village, and the profits from our income-generating industries have dropped sharply over the years."

"We're still called Konoha's number one ninja clan, but it's just riding on the reputation of our predecessors."

Mid-sentence, Mikoto stopped and shook her head.

"Really, why am I telling you this... Sasuke, this isn't something you need to worry about. For now, just study hard at the Ninja Academy and don't bother with anything else."

"Your father handles all these matters."

Sasuke's pupils contracted.

After a long while, Sasuke said, "Mother, don't worry. Big brother is so strong, and I'll work hard too. The two of us will definitely restore the Uchiha's glory!"

Mikoto smiled and ruffled Sasuke's head.

"Then I'll look forward to seeing what you two accomplish."

"Yeah!"

Sasuke nodded firmly.

Uchiha Setsuna pushed open the courtyard gate.

"Grandfather, I'm back."

"How was your study today?"

"Today the teacher taught us the method for extracting Chakra, and I've already successfully extracted it."

"Good, good."

Uchiha Kayan nodded and said, "Having extracted Chakra, Setsuna, you're a true ninja now."

"Go wash your hands quickly. I've already made dinner—it's your favorite."

"Okay."

After dinner, Uchiha Setsuna went to the backyard to rest for a while, then did some brief training. He only stopped when the sky darkened, washed up, and returned to his room.

The next day.

"Simulation start!"

[At age 6, after entering the Ninja Academy, you learned quickly, showing a genius demeanor, catching Iruka's attention as well as that of the other students in your class.]

[At age 6 years and 1 month, you learned the Three Basic Jutsu.]

[At age 6 years and 2 months, Naruto challenged you, and you beat him down.]

[At age 6 years and 3 months, Kiba Inuzuka challenged you, and you beat him down.]

[At age 6 years and 4 months, Yamanaka Ino confessed to you, but received no response from you, leaving her very disappointed.]

[At age 6 years and 5 months, you trained hard.]

[At age 6 years and 6 months, you trained hard.]

[At age 6 years and 7 months, Hyuga Hinata developed a strong curiosity about you.]

[At age 6 years and 8 months, Uchiha Sasuke challenged you, and you beat him down.]

[At age 6 years and 9 months, you gained the attention of the Uchiha Clan.]

[At age 6 years and 10 months, you met with Fugaku Uchiha and applied to study genjutsu. You learned the Fox Heart Technique.]

[At age 6 years and 11 months, you trained hard.]

[At age 7, the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall. You hid in the shadows, and when Uchiha Itachi came out, you used the Fox Heart Technique on him. It was easily broken by Uchiha Itachi. You died!]