A Peaceful Life Disrupted

A spacious and bright classroom.

Time slips away quietly like sand in an hourglass. Two full days have passed since that thrilling practical lesson, but the fervor it ignited has not diminished at all; on the contrary, it has burned even more fiercely than before.

That match was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples all around.

Not only did it cause a stir among students in the same grade, but even older students were discussing the match and developing a strong interest in this junior named Uchiha Kōki.

In no time, the name Uchiha Kōki spread rapidly throughout Konoha, becoming the focus of everyone's discussion.

Many people know that there is such a person in the Ninja Academy, who is hailed as a super genius.

All of this completely shattered Koki's peaceful school life.

Every day, countless students who came from afar would arrive at the classroom door, curiously observing Koki with eyes full of admiration and curiosity.

Even all the details and information about the match that day had appeared on the desks of the clan leaders and the Hokage.

However, Koki was completely unaware of all of this.

At that moment, he was listening intently to every word the teacher on the podium said.

Seeing how focused Koki, Koto Inuzuka couldn't help but chuckle and poked him with her pen. "Hey, why are you paying such close attention in class today?"

Koki glared at her but didn't say anything.

Gekko Hayate chimed in, "Don't you know him? He listened more attentively than anyone else during the last class."

It's strange, everyone else chooses to slack off in the last class, but Koki happens to like to be serious in the last class.

"That's true, "Koto Inuzuka nodded slightly, her eyes beginning to wander aimlessly.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, as if she had discovered something new and interesting. She nudged Koki again and whispered, "Hey, have you noticed? Hyuga Haruka."

Hearing this, Koki couldn't help but feel a little confused and turned to look in Hyuga Haruka's direction.

Sure enough, Hyuga Haruka was also turning around and looking in their direction, and their eyes met instantly.

Hyuga Haruka seemed unprepared for Koki's sudden turn around. A hint of panic and embarrassment flashed across her face as she quickly turned away, pretending nothing had happened and continuing with the lesson.

Koki frowned slightly, wondering to herself, "What's wrong with Hyuga Haruka? Why is she always staring at me?"

However, he didn't dwell on it too much and quickly refocused his attention on the class.

"Ding~" With the crisp sound of the school bell, students poured out of the classroom like a tide.

After packing her belongings, Koki waved goodbye to Hayate and Koto and prepared to go home.

"I'm going now," Koki said.

"OK."

"See you tomorrow!"

Meanwhile, Hyuga Haruka Koki's departing figure, his heart filled with ripples. Since that practical lesson, Koki's powerful strength and intelligence had made him look at her with new respect.

From that moment on, his gaze involuntarily followed Koki's figure.

Recalling how Koki Hyuga Haruka felt a wave of embarrassment and stiffened.

He quickly shook his head, his hands moving faster as he eagerly began to organize his belongings...

The Koki stepped out of the classroom, her gaze was involuntarily drawn to that familiar figure.

Shisui carried a delicate little katana on his back, his posture upright, like a pine tree leaning against the wall, quietly waiting for him.

His appearance seemed to quiet the surrounding air. Every passerby secretly cast their gazes at him, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration. Some even whispered among themselves while looking at him.

Shisui's face looked as if it had been meticulously sculpted by a god, with strong yet gentle lines, and a high, straight nose that was as straight as a mountain, adding a sense of three-dimensionality to his face.

His slightly upturned lips always carried a faint smile, and his neat, black curly hair swayed gently in the breeze, further highlighting his dashing demeanor.

Koki at the Shisui, he couldn't help but sigh at how quickly time had passed.

Over the past three years, Shisui has not only grown taller, but his demeanor has also become more mature and composed.

His handsome face, bathed in sunlight, seemed to radiate a soft glow, making it impossible to look away.

Koki stared at it, she found herself lost in thought.

Just as Shisui strode towards him, her voice tinged with amusement, she said, "Snap out of it! What are you thinking about?"

As he spoke, Shisui naturally took Koki's little schoolbag and softly said, "Time to go home."

"Okay!" Koki nodded in response and followed Shisui outside.

Throughout the journey, Koki remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.

Shisui keenly noticed that Koki's expression was somewhat different from usual. He stopped and asked with a mischievous grin, "What's wrong, little twins? Were you bullied at school?"

Koki knew in his heart that Shisui was teasing him, after all, he had become quite famous at school these past two days.

He gave Shisui a resentful look and said helplessly, "Don't mention it."

Koki smiled bitterly to himself. As Fugaku's son and the pride of the Uchiha Clan, he was already the center of attention at school, and his every move was scrutinized and discussed.

However, he has always kept a low profile, trying to avoid causing unnecessary trouble and being cautious in his words and actions, so his school life has been relatively peaceful.

Unexpectedly, this accident completely disrupted his plans, leaving him back to square one.

His peaceful life vanished completely, replaced by endless conflicts and challenges. Even upperclassmen came to him, eager to challenge him to a duel.

Just thinking about these things made him feel incredibly exhausted.

Seeing Koki's worried expression, Shisui tenderly reached out and gently stroked the hair behind Koki's ear. He then took Koki's hand and softly comforted him, "It's alright, it's alright, don't worry about these things. I'll make you something delicious when we get home."

The gloom in Koki's heart did not dissipate; he remained sullen.

Seeing Shisui, Shisui simply put her arm around his shoulder, pulled him into a tight embrace, and whispered soothingly, "Don't be sad, okay? I'm here for you."

The two walked side by side, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, slowly exiting the school gate.

Their shadows stretched long in the setting sun, as if time had frozen at that moment. This beautiful scene has been witnessed by countless people.

Throughout the journey, Shisui kept telling all sorts of funny stories, trying to cheer up Koki.

With Shisui's company, Koki's mood gradually eased, and she finally smiled.

As soon as the two stepped out of the school gate, Koki's eyes began to search anxiously for something in the crowd.

Soon, he saw that familiar little figure—Itachi.

The weasel stood there quietly, its small nose slightly reddened by the winter wind.

He appeared exceptionally thin and small among a group of adults.

A pang of heartache welled up in Koki's heart, and she rushed over without hesitation.

His eyes were filled with heartache for his younger brother. Seeing Itachi's cheeks red from the cold, Koki didn't hesitate at all. He quickly untied the scarf around his neck and carefully wrapped it around Itachi's neck.

Itachi hesitated for a moment, but Koki's voice became unusually firm. "Listen to me!"

So Itachi obediently stopped moving and just watched quietly Koki put the scarf on him, his eyes full of affection for his brother.

Koki then took the weasel's hands in her arms and gently breathed on them, hoping to bring some warmth to her little brother.

He couldn't help but whisper, "Don't come Tenten in winter; it's too cold."

Itachi shook his head firmly, his eyes filled with stubbornness, and said, "I want to see my brother as soon as possible."

The three of them walked home together. Itachi blinked, his eyes full of curiosity, and asked, "Brother, what fun things happened at school today?"

"Yes, let me tell you about it. When we had our practical class..."

"It's you and that Hyuga Clan..."

"Shisui, shut up!"

"Okay, okay."

"Brother, I learned another Ninjutsu today!"

"My Itachi is amazing! Tell your brother what kind of Ninjutsu it is!"

"Brother, I have something to tell you..."