Konoha: Gu master

"Shinho, don't forget your promise to Auntie."
Mikoto Uchiha paused and said with a smile, "Come over and play whenever you have time."

Go to the Uchiha clan?
Isn't that like going to Arkham Asylum? [Tl/n: It’s a DC comics reference.]

Shinho Aburame watched her departing figure and shook his head slightly.
Among the Uchiha clan's ninjas, only a few are normal.
The crazier they are, the stronger they become—it was not a joke.

"Shinho."
Tsunade closed the door and looked at him.

"What's up, Sensei?"
Shinho looked up, but due to the towering "mountain" obstructing his view, he could only see the lonely southern hemisphere.

"When you go out to play, be careful."
Tsunade said meaningfully.

In the Hidden Leaf Village, the higher-ups have thoroughly researched the Uchiha clan.
One person contributed greatly to this.
That was the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who is often blamed for any unknown forbidden techniques.

His famous quote was "The inherently evil Uchiha brats."
He said this because he understood the essence of the Sharingan.
The Sharingan requires strong emotions to awaken and evolve.
The best or fastest way is to witness loved ones dying before your eyes.

There's a lot of room for manipulation in this.
Among other things, as the clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha must know this.

If Shinho becomes friends with Sasuke Uchiha, he might become the material for Sasuke to awaken his Sharingan.
The ultimate result would be getting stabbed eight times in the back and dying by suicide.

"I understand."
Shinho was momentarily stunned but then nodded.

"But you don't need to worry too much."
Tsunade lifted her chin confidently and said, "You're my student; no one dares to harm you in Konoha."

"Sensei, you're amazing!"
Shinho said flatly, his facial expression not matching his words.

"Brat."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow, flicked his forehead with her finger, and said, "Not sincere enough. Try again."

"Big Sis, you're really amazing."
Shinho tilted his head and said.

Tsunade's heart skipped a beat; she instinctively glanced at Shizune.
Seeing that Shizune wasn't paying attention, she glared at Shinho.

"Don't call me that."
Tsunade clenched her fist and waved it in front of him, saying.

Looking at her fist as big as a sandbag, Shinho wisely chose to comply.
He couldn't withstand a punch with fifty years of accumulated power.

"Go take a bath."
Tsunade bent down and vigorously rubbed his face, causing her clothes to sway left and right.

"Okay."
Shinho took off his sunglasses and said, "I'll go now."

"This little brat."
Watching him leave, Tsunade couldn't help but smile.
She suddenly turned her head and met Shizune's gaze.

"What did you see?"
Tsunade put on a stern face and asked.

"I didn't see anything."
Shizune quickly shook her head, feeling guilty.

Tsunade stared at her for two seconds, only letting her go when sweat appeared on her face.

Shizune collapsed onto the sofa, exhaling deeply.
She wiped her forehead.
Lady Tsunade has really changed from before.
But that's a good thing.

In Shizune's mind, Shinho's face appeared.
Such a good-looking child—who wouldn't like him?

After bathing, Shinho changed into a kimono-style pajama set.
He went upstairs and returned to his room.

But when he opened the door, he unexpectedly saw Tsunade.

What's going on? Are we sleeping together? How could he sleep like that?

"Sensei."
Shinho took off his shoes and walked in.

"Drink your milk before sleeping."
Tsunade picked up the milk from the bedside table and handed it to him.

Shinho gulped it down in a few swigs.

Tsunade took the empty glass, left the room, and closed the door behind her.

Shinho scratched his head.
This really feels like a mother's behavior.

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A new day.

After breakfast, Shinho headed alone to the Hyuga clan.
After school today, Hinata Hyuga would have to face the so-called Cockroach Bully gang.
Whether she could succeed was still unknown.

If she succeeded, she wouldn't be far from completing her achievement.
Shinho stroked his chin.
He needed to find a way to encourage her.

"Big brother."
Hanabi Hyuga's voice came from not far away.

Shinho looked up.
At the gate, Hanabi was holding Hinata's hand and waving to him with the other.
Two cute little girls standing together—it was double the cuteness.

Shinho walked over and casually handed Hanabi a lollipop.
Hinata's gaze lingered on that lollipop for two seconds.

When she came back to her senses, there was one in front of her as well.

"Thank you, Shinho-kun."
Hinata's cheeks flushed slightly as she took the lollipop.

Oh, you're blushing; but your sister can see you.

Hanabi immediately gave her a scrutinizing look.

"Hanabi!"
Hinata noticed her gaze and became even more embarrassed.

"Well, I'm heading back now. See you."
Hanabi smiled, turned around, and hopped away, leaving small footprints in the snow.

"Your sister is quite cute."
Shinho said casually.

"Yes."
Hinata lowered her head and answered softly.

"You haven't forgotten about the Cockroach Bullies, right?"
Shinho looked at her and asked.

"No… I mean…I Haven't... haven't forgotten."
Hinata's body trembled slightly; her tone was somewhat flustered.
She wasn't prepared.

Although Shinho had told her to imagine them all as radishes, that was impossible.
She had the Byakugan, not the Sharingan, and couldn't perform genjutsu.

Moreover, she hadn't even awakened her Byakugan yet.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Hinata."
Shinho walked alongside her toward the school.

"I... I'll do my best!"
Hinata raised her voice slightly, as if to muster courage.
She followed behind Shinho, silently repeating "radish" to herself.

When they arrived at the classroom, Shinho's eyelid couldn't help but twitch.
He saw a green, unknown creature.

Taking a closer look, it turned out to be Naruto Uzumaki wearing a green jumpsuit.
He held his head high, like a fighter among roosters.

He had expected this, but facing it head-on was a different matter altogether.
Now, it's truly "my style surpasses yours."

"Shinho-kun!"
Ino Yamanaka popped up from behind Shinho.
She greeted him with a big smile, like a beautiful cosmos flower.

"Eh?"
Ino was stunned and asked, "Naruto, what's with that outfit?"

"So ugly."
Kiba Inuzuka said bluntly.

"What do you know? This is the passionate youth burning within me!"
Naruto said confidently and loudly, "It won't be long before I defeat you all and become the number one in the class!"

Training with Might Guy had helped him improve significantly.
He knew surpassing himself was just around the corner.

"Idiot."
Sasuke Uchiha smirked.
Have you settled down yet? Already aiming for the peak.

He glanced at Shinho.
Last night, his mother said she had taken care of it, and that they communicated in the Uchiha clan's way.

"Sasuke, when the time comes, I'll compete with you for second place, then challenge Shinho."
Naruto was already envisioning a bright future.

"Who's second?"
Sasuke stiffened his neck, heating up instantly, and said, "I just accidentally lost twice, that's all."

He continued with some incomprehensible words about how a ninja losing twice isn't really losing and that he'll win back later.

Shinho couldn't help the corners of his mouth from rising.

Naruto didn't understand what was happening, but seeing everyone smile, he smiled too.
The classroom was suddenly filled with a joyful atmosphere.