Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Having witnessed the world's truly top-tier power, Sasuke's mindset has undergone a fundamental change.

The Sasuke who once dared to charge straight at Itachi Uchiha with a single flick of his Chidori has matured considerably due to the secret he has kept hidden in his heart for four years.

This might also be influenced by the initial exchange.

It's impossible to do.

Sasuke stood on a tree branch looking down, while Kakashi, holding a book in one hand, kicked all of Naruto's shadow clones to pieces with just a glance.

Even with just one free hand, one could easily restrain the rampaging Naruto.

This is a comparison of experience gaps.

In a life-or-death struggle, a well-timed but unprepared Amaterasu attack might have severely injured him, but this is just a graduation test.

Therefore... there is absolutely no chance of winning!

There's no way we can steal those two bells.

Wait, two...

Although I don't know much, I've heard from Izumi-neechan that the Chunin Exams, which are held twice a year, are always conducted in teams of three Genin.

In other words, either all of them are eliminated, or all of them pass...

The real test will never be about stealing bells. Without considering their own special circumstances, it's absolutely impossible for three genin to take something from a jonin.

and so……

At that moment, Sasuke remembered what Izumi Uchiha had said.

That was the only time they were careful and cautious during their conversation, because from that night onwards, both he and Izumi were being monitored.

"Sasuke, you must remember this..."

"Because of that person, no one will take action against us for the time being, including that so-called Root."

"But this feeling of fear fades with time. That person hasn't appeared for a long time, not even in the entire ninja world..."

"Having experienced such a huge change, you should understand what I'm talking about."

"Disguise yourself well... Wherever leaves dance, fire will burn. The fire's shadow will illuminate the village and cause new leaves to sprout..."

"Do you understand? Only by becoming a new leaf can we cater to their hearts, and only in this way can the Uchiha clan continue to exist."

……

It wasn't just me who underwent a major change; that bastard's actions weren't much better than what Izumi did.

Coming to his senses, Kakashi, who had already dealt with Naruto below, was now looking towards this spot.

The difference in experience is there; there's no reason why an elite Jonin wouldn't be able to spot a recent graduate.

So... is the assessment based on teamwork?

That's really like the style of the third generation...

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Three shuriken shot out, followed by the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

After a series of attacks, Sasuke was finally pinned to the back of the head with one hand.

But this is not unexpected; in fact, it was intentional.

It's impossible to grab the bell; by the time the team realizes it, it's already too late, but there will always be another chance.

Because Class 7 is just a newly formed group, and this is only a graduation assessment.

Soon, Sasuke's conjecture was confirmed.

As a result, all three students from Class 7 passed the test.

……

In the afternoon, the three left the training ground and walked home.

Sasuke ignored the stares from the shadows, his face still bearing the joy of having passed the test.

Live on... Only by living on can there be hope for revenge.

Itachi Uchiha, Danzo of Root, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage—Itachi Uchiha is a sword, while the other two represent the light and darkness of Konoha.

Konoha didn't want the Uchiha clan to continue existing, which is why the sword Uchiha Itachi was created.

If it weren't for that person, Izumi and her family might have been wiped out as well.

Sasuke, who had a calm expression, had his hands clenched tightly in his sleeves.

They live for revenge, but under such surveillance, they can't do anything!

Why did Kakashi become the Jonin instructor of Team 7?

The Third Hokage must still be terrified of that person, the one who killed Danzo like a dog... Uchiha Un.

He wanted Kakashi to monitor him, to keep an eye on whether the person beside him would reappear.

Since that night, the Uchiha clan's security force has been rendered ineffective, and Izumi has been left idle at home.

But recently... it has been unusually starting to command it to perform tasks.

As time goes by, the fear is fading.

In Izumi's hands lies what they want... the Sharingan.

Sasuke stopped and looked at the four Shadow Rocks in the distance, a gesture he often made.

Determination, hope, longing...

"Sasuke! I will become Hokage! I won't give it to you!"

Naruto, with his blond hair, clenched his fist firmly.

Sasuke laughed and replied, "Then let's have a contest. A loser can't become Hokage. A Hokage must have the strength to protect the entire village, so you can't beat me."

"What did you say?! Arrogant Sasuke! Want to have a match? Don't think I'll go easy on you just because you gave me a bento box!"

Naruto jumped up and down, shouting, "Let me tell you, I'm really strong now! Even... even..."

He stammered, and the expectation in Sasuke's eyes vanished in an instant.

Multiple Shadow Clone Technique—Izumi-neechan says it's a forbidden technique…

The reason for this can be easily deduced from the use of shadow clones: chakra and the willpower to withstand it are both indispensable.

What happened to him that enabled him to reach this level? It's a pity he must have been told something, otherwise it might provide some insight.

"Sasuke-kun... um... can I invite you to get something to eat?"

Sakura's voice rang out: "After all, Sasuke-kun probably didn't eat enough from those two bento boxes, right?"

Sasuke thought for a moment and replied, "After all, it's divided among three people, so probably no one is full."

Then he looked at Naruto and said, "Want to come together? We'll be in the same class from now on. Kakashi-sensei is right, teamwork is the most important thing."

Naruto pouted, "Who wants to work with your team? You're awful..."

"Bang!"

A fist the size of a clay pot came flying through the air and landed squarely on Naruto's head.

"Ouch!! It hurts! It hurts!"

Naruto, clutching his head, squatted down on the ground.

"If you can't speak properly, then shut up, you idiot!"

Sakura, seething with anger, clenched her fists, then caught a glimpse of Sasuke feigning surprise out of the corner of her eye.

She instantly switched gears, looking at Sasuke with a shy and embarrassed expression: "I... I'm just angry that he said those things about Sasuke-kun..."

Uh!

Sasuke said helplessly, "We're already teammates in the same class, this kind of behavior isn't appropriate."

……

Hokage Building.

"Bang bang bang".

"Come in."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head slightly: "Kakashi... how are the students this time?"

Kakashi placed his hands on the table and replied, "He has passed my test. Although he is still very inexperienced, Sasuke's performance surprised me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment.

After lighting a pipe and taking a puff, he took out a scroll, unsealed it, and retrieved a document.

He then handed it to Kakashi.

Without saying a word, Kakashi took it and began to read it.

As he finished reading, his expression grew increasingly serious.

"We've been keeping watch on him with covert surveillance all along? He's just a kid."

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied in a deep voice, "The Sasuke Uchiha who knew that person on the day the Uchiha clan was massacred is not the same Sasuke as now."

"After analyzing the intelligence that day, I finally understood what that person meant when he said he wasn't from this world."

Kakashi frowned.

As a genius who graduated at five, became a Chunin at six, and a Special Jonin at twelve, he was actually not stupid; on the contrary, he was very smart.

After only a moment's thought, he asked, "Does the Hokage require me to keep an eye on whether that person has reappeared?"

After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly nodded.

"That person's eyes only exist in legends, the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths, and also the tomoe of the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan."

"You've witnessed his power, a very simple display, which certainly wasn't his full strength. But even with just that, no one in Root, including Danzo, could withstand a single blow from him."

"Even according to him... killing me wouldn't be much harder than blowing a breath."

Kakashi was stunned upon hearing this.

Was this statement made after that day? For someone to say something like that, the Hokage should be wary.

So... it's also because of this person's existence that Sasuke and the two surviving Uchiha were able to continue to stay safely in the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke, paused for a moment, and continued, "Team 7 is special. If the Jinchuriki goes berserk, your Sharingan will be needed to control them. And Sasuke Uchiha also needs someone who has seen him before to keep an eye on him."

Kakashi nodded slightly: "Understood."

After Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, Kakashi left.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi lost all interest in continuing his work, stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the village.

It wasn't just that one time at the root...

The message Itachi sent back indicated that the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye techniques could be broken with ease, effortlessly...

And then there's that masked man who calls himself Uchiha Madara; the Nine-Tails' attack twelve years ago already proved his strength...

Even such a being couldn't last a single round against that one, who easily defeated him.

The existence of the magatama, the rescue of the Uchiha Izumi family, and the acquaintance with another Sasuke all point to the fact that he might also be a member of the Uchiha clan.

The truth behind the annihilation of the Uchiha clan...

That person clearly understood the truth about the Uchiha clan massacre, so why didn't he stop it?

Or has the passage between the two worlds been completely closed?

……

root.

In the dimly lit room, Danzo was flipping through the documents in his hands.

A figure knelt in front of him.

"Sir, the negotiations with them have been completed."

Danzo slightly raised his head, a fleeting look of hatred and anger flashing in his eyes.

He then tossed a document over: "Issue the order tomorrow, keep it a secret from the Hokage, and get her out of the village to carry out the mission as quickly as possible."

The masked Genbu knelt with his head bowed and said, "Understood."

After his subordinates left, Danzo could no longer suppress the anger in his eyes.

"Bang!"

The arm, restored by the cells in the stalk, fell, and the chopping board piled with documents in front of it snapped in two.

That bastard! That bastard shouldn't show up again!

We've already tested the waters many times...

Sharingan!

And that Mangekyou Sharingan from Kotoamatsukami—that's an ability that only I can possess!

Why? Why should we hand it over to that idiot Hiruzen who only knows how to back down!

Only I... only I becoming Hokage can make Konoha great again!

Reclaiming those Sharingan eyes, and the Izanagi technique they can unleash, would give him the means to become Hokage.

……

Night falls.

"I'm back."

Sasuke changed his shoes and went inside. Dinner was already prepared on the dining table in the living room, and there was even a cake with an unlit candle.

"Sasuke's back! Did you pass today's test? I bought you a cake to celebrate!"

"Sasuke has always been number one in the Ninja Academy, how could he possibly fail?"

Two figures emerged from the kitchen.

Aunt Hazuki took off her apron, came over, and ruffled Sasuke's hair: "You're already an adult who's going to become a ninja, you'll be laughed at if you cry."

Izumi, who was standing nearby, also said, "I bet the girls at the Ninja Academy would be scrambling to buy photos of Sasuke crying."

Rubbing his sore nose, Sasuke smiled and said, "Thank you..."

Two months after that day, I was semi-forced to come to this new home. It was also because of this new home that I came to understand many things.

But how can I repay such a gift?

Clearly... clearly it was her own brother who slaughtered the entire clan. If it weren't for that person, Izumi-neechan and Hazuki-aunt in front of her would have suffered the same fate.

"Smack."

Uchiha Izumi reached out and flicked Sasuke's forehead: "I've said it before! We're family, why be so polite with family?"

"Smack."

Hazuki Uchiha, who was standing nearby, slapped Izumi's hand back: "Don't hurt Sasuke. This is the head of the number one player, the future hope of the Uchiha."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the three remaining Uchiha members of Konoha sat down.

Amidst laughter and joy, only at this moment did Sasuke feel like a real person. He could temporarily forget his pain and enjoy the warmth of human connection.

……

It was late at night.

Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Sasuke were still playing chess in the living room, chatting about everyday things from time to time, looking very harmonious.

But in a completely enclosed room, the same two people appeared.

"Sasuke, you should know that even this isn't safe. What if the Hyuga clan is among those monitoring us..."

"Izumi-neechan... my Jonin mentor is Kakashi."

Sasuke's expression was somewhat agitated: "He helped us before, and although he's definitely here to monitor me now, perhaps we can use him to get the Third Hokage to intervene..."

Before he could finish speaking, Quan shook his head.

"The third generation won't show up."

"Whether that person will reappear is something the Third Hokage also wants to confirm. But he also won't take action; that's his consistent style."

……