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Chapter 540 Uchiha of Konoha

As the sun slowly set, Sasuke reached into his ninja tool pouch and touched the report card hidden inside. A feeling of excitement and happiness welled up inside him, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

When I go home this time, my father will surely praise me, right?

Although I am not as outstanding as my older brother, I am already outstanding enough compared to the average person, aren't I?

Moreover, he has already been working hard to catch up with his older brother. Shouldn't his father acknowledge this effort?

"it is good--!"

As he approached the gate of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke took a deep breath, patted his cheeks to bolster his courage, and then tried to appear calm as he walked through the gate.

"Greetings, Second Young Master!"

"Welcome back, Second Young Master!"

Along the way, members of the Uchiha clan greeted Sasuke respectfully, and many Uchiha clan members offered him their flattery and blessings.

Sasuke felt like he was floating on air after hearing those flattering words, and he felt that he should be the next successor of the Uchiha clan.

He could no longer contain his excitement and joy, and rushed towards the living room, his father's favorite place.

However, when Sasuke excitedly opened the living room door to share the good news, he saw this scene.

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Fugaku Uchiha slapped Shisui Uchiha across the face, knocking him to the ground. Itachi Uchiha stood behind Shisui with a gloomy expression, watching Fugaku Uchiha.

"This slap was taken by Shisui for you!"

"Itachi, you must remember, you are the eldest son of the Uchiha clan!"

"They're from the Uchiha clan!"

Fugaku Uchiha said sternly to Itachi Uchiha, "Your talent and your innate abilities will surely lead the Uchiha clan to achieve unparalleled greatness!"

"Father! The Uchiha clan is the Uchiha clan of Konoha!"

Itachi Uchiha said, word by word, "Without Konoha, the Uchiha clan is nothing!"

However, upon hearing Itachi's words, Fugaku Uchiha's eyes widened, and he stared intently at Itachi, saying:

"Without the Uchiha clan, Konoha is nothing!"

Their gazes clashed fiercely. Itachi Uchiha refused to give an inch, and despite his young age, he already possessed an intimidating presence.

With his near-elite Jonin strength and exceptional talent, Itachi Uchiha was already capable of going toe-to-toe with Fugaku Uchiha.

"Father? Eldest brother?"

Sasuke, standing at the door, spoke with trembling hands, still clutching the report card that ranked first in the entire school.

Even though Sasuke didn't understand what the two were saying, he could clearly see that his older brother and his father were arguing.

"Sasuke."

Itachi Uchiha was the first to turn his head, glance at Sasuke, then reached out and pulled Shisui Uchiha over. He bowed slightly to Fugaku Uchiha before walking towards Sasuke.

"Humph."

Fugaku Uchiha gave a heavy snort and turned his head away, sulking with his back to Itachi Uchiha.

"Brother...?"

Sasuke looked at Itachi with trembling hands. He could sense that his father hadn't even glanced at him; he was only focused on his older brother.

"Let's go out and talk."

Itachi smiled at Sasuke, then pulled him out of the hall.

After he closed the door to the hall, the sound of bottles being smashed echoed from inside the hall.

"Young Master..."

Shisui covered his cheek and looked at Itachi, his expression hesitant.

"Brother Zhishui, I'm sorry."

Itachi sighed and said to Shisui, "This matter needs further consideration. The injury on your face..."

"It's okay, it'll be fine soon."

Shisui quickly waved his hand, "It's just that the patriarch..."

“My father is being a bit extreme. I’ll try to persuade him more.”

Itachi smiled at Shisui, a fleeting shadow of gloom in his eyes. "You go and rest first. I'll chat with Sasuke for a while."

"Yes."

Shisui nodded. In Konoha, there was practically no one who could deal with Itachi in his current state. Even if there were, they would be opponents that even he couldn't handle, so it was basically unnecessary for him to protect Itachi.

As Itachi's personal bodyguard, Shisui was absolutely dedicated to his duties.

After Shisui disappeared, Itachi's eyes softened, and he whispered to Sasuke, "Sasuke, why are you back?"

"Shouldn't you usually be with Lord Chiaki at this time?"

It was because Sasuke returned at this time that he witnessed Itachi and Fugaku Uchiha arguing.

In fact, the two of them have argued many, many times.

The Uchiha clan has been making moves lately, especially with Itachi Uchiha's strength constantly increasing. Fugaku Uchiha believes that the Uchiha clan's treatment in Konoha is no longer commensurate with their status.

In other words, he was no longer satisfied, and his ambitions grew.

"...The school released report cards today! Lord Qianqiu told us to go home and share the good news."

Sasuke mustered his courage and handed his report card to Itachi, saying, "The teacher said it needs a parent's signature."

Despite Sasuke's arrogant behavior at school, he was just a child in Itachi's eyes.

"Oh? Let me take a look."

Itachi smiled as he took the report card, looked at it carefully, and chuckled softly, "First in the whole school, that's impressive, Sasuke."

"Hey hey hey..."

Sasuke scratched his head sheepishly, clearly pleased with Itachi's praise. "I'm still far behind my older brother! But I've tried my best!"

"Not bad, as expected of a child blessed by Lord Chiaki."

Itachi reached out and gently rubbed Sasuke's head, clearly very satisfied.

Sasuke enjoyed it as Itachi rubbed his head. After a moment, he cautiously asked Itachi, "Big brother... what were you arguing about with Father just now?"

He didn't hear very clearly, nor did he quite understand why the two were arguing.

In Sasuke's memory, his father doted on his older brother to an extreme degree, treating him like a precious gem.

There's nothing we can do about it. My older brother's talent is truly terrifying. His strength increases like a rocket, seemingly without any bottlenecks, soaring upwards at an insane rate.

Many people even believe that Itachi Uchiha will become a Kage-level ninja before Kakashi.

Of course, Sasuke definitely thought so. He felt that his older brother was much better than that white-haired, dead-eyed guy who often appeared in the Senju mansion.

"Did you hear that?"

Itachi looked at Sasuke, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes again. After a moment of contemplation, he asked Sasuke softly, "Sasuke, will you choose the Uchiha clan or Konoha?"

"what?"

Sasuke looked at Itachi, puzzled. "How do I choose...?"

"I have always been a member of the Uchiha clan."

"But isn't the Uchiha clan from Konoha?"

Upon hearing Sasuke's words, Itachi smiled.

Chapter 541 A Trip to the Thousand Hands Old House

Sasuke didn't know why Itachi smiled after hearing his words, nor did he know what Itachi was planning.

But Sasuke knew one thing very well: he trusted his older brother more than his own father.

"Come with me to the Senju family mansion, Sasuke."

Itachi smiled and ruffled Sasuke's hair again.

"Hey? It's rare for you to come back early today. Big brother, you're training with me!"

Sasuke was naturally unwilling. Itachi was very busy on weekdays, so it was understandable that he entrusted himself to the Senju family mansion and asked Chiaki to take care of him. Sasuke understood.

But I finally got back from school early today, and Itachi seems to have some free time, so it's a good time to train together!

How long has it been since he trained with his older brother?

"Sorry, Sasuke, maybe next time."

Itachi smiled helplessly, then extended two fingers and gently tapped Sasuke's forehead.

"Mo..."

Sasuke puffed out his cheeks, covered his forehead, but still laughed.

As long as I'm with my older brother, I can do anything.

Sasuke suggested training simply because he thought Itachi might appreciate his hard work more.

Itachi took Sasuke's hand, made a few hand gestures to Shisui who was hiding in the shadows, and then disappeared with Sasuke, rushing towards the Senju family mansion.

"Wow ah-"

Sasuke leaned excitedly against Itachi, who carried him quickly toward the Senju family mansion.

How could a kid who wasn't even a genin have experienced such speed? Clearly, Sasuke was also an extremely agile ninja, and what he felt when moving at high speed was not fear, but immense excitement.

"Hold me tight and don't move."

Itachi gave the restless Sasuke a helpless hug, then looked back at Shisui and silently admired him.

As expected of Shisui, who can switch bodies instantly, Shisui was even faster than I was, and I didn't feel any strain in keeping up with him.