The next day, Ren woke up feeling refreshed, and the bruises on his back were mostly healed.
After his calculations last night, Ren decided to put Orochimaru's matter aside for now and finalise another matter today.
Arriving at a gift shop, under the enthusiastic promotion of the salesclerk, Ren casually picked up a few fruits and walked towards the Uchiha Clan Grounds, carrying them.
"Stop, who are you? What are you doing here?"
Ren, who had just stepped into the Uchiha Clan Grounds, paused his steps and looked back in confusion.
He saw a person wearing a Konoha Leaf Military Police Force uniform with the Uchiha clan crest, the fire fan, on his back, standing with his arms crossed, staring coldly in his direction.
"Hello, I'm here to visit Uncle Yusuke Uchiha and his family. Is there something wrong?"
Ren looked at the Leaf Military Police Force member, who exuded a chilling aura, and responded with a smile.
"You are? The boy who fought Shisui last time?"
Ken Uchiha, seeing Ren's face, immediately blurted out the question after a brief recollection, his expression softening considerably. After all, he had been present during Ren's fight with Uchiha Shisui and knew that Ren had an extremely close relationship with the Elder's family. Seeing the fruits Ren was carrying, it was almost certain he was visiting the Elder's family.
"Yes, my name is Hoshimi Ren. Hello."
Ren greeted him while answering, because the Uchiha clan, one by one, were all sharp-tongued but soft-hearted; saying a few nice words wouldn't hurt him.
As expected, hearing Ren's polite greeting, Ken Uchiha's lips curved into a smile, and he stepped forward to pat Ren's shoulder.
"No need to be so polite. The Elder's house is over there. I still have to patrol, so I won't take you there."
"Thank you, what should I call you, big brother?"
"My name is Ken Uchiha. If you ever need anything in the future, you can come find me at the Leaf Military Police Force."
"Alright, then Big Brother Ken, please continue with your work. I'll take my leave now."
Ren nodded slightly, then turned and walked down the path Ken Uchiha had indicated. The last time he came, Uchiha Ryufeng had led the way, and this place was large and winding, making it quite difficult to find.
Ken Uchiha watched Ren walk away, stroked his chin, and then continued his patrol.
He has good talent and a close relationship with the Elder's family; it's not a loss to do him a favour.
...
"Ding-dong."
After pressing the doorbell, Ren stood still and waited quietly.
"Coming!"
After a short while, the door opened.
"Ren, are you here for Ryufeng? Come in quickly. Oh, this child, why did you bring things when you came?"
Uchiha Akito, who opened the door and saw Ren, looked surprised, then her expression turned into a helpless smile. She took the fruits from Ren's hand while inviting him inside.
"Hello, Aunt Akito. I saw Ryufeng wasn't at Ninja School yesterday and was a little worried, so I came to visit. I apologise for the intrusion."
Ren walked into the house, scratching his head as he changed his shoes.
"Ryufeng is fine. He's in the living room."
Uchiha Akito chuckled softly, walking ahead, with Ren following behind her.
"Ryufeng, Ren is here to see you."
Upon reaching the living room door, Uchiha Akito announced before turning to Ren with a smile.
"Ren, you go sit down first. I'll get some snacks for you two."
"Thank you, Aunt Akito."
Then Ren walked into the living room. To his surprise, Uchiha Ryufeng wasn't the only one in the living room; a boy with a button nose was also sitting at the table, who was none other than Uchiha Shisui.
"Ren? Why are you here?"
Uchiha Ryufeng looked at the suddenly visiting Ren with some confusion.
"I saw you weren't at Ninja School, so I came to see if you were still alive. Not welcome? Then I'm leaving."
Ren rolled his eyes, sat down on his own, and then turned his gaze to Shisui beside him.
"Shisui is here too. I'm sorry I haven't been able to train with you two these past two days because I had something to do."
Shisui quickly waved his hand, indicating it was fine and that Ren shouldn't worry.
"So, if there's anything else, just say it."
Uchiha Ryufeng looked at Ren, who was acting like a rogue, and then said helplessly.
"Ah, it's time to talk about serious business."
Ren stretched, turned his head to Uchiha Ryufeng, and his expression became serious.
"Um, should I step out for a bit?"
Shisui looked at the two staring at each other, stood up, and prepared to leave to give them a quiet environment.
"It's fine, Shisui, it's not a big deal. Sit down."
Ren patted Shisui's shoulder, signalling him to sit back down.
"I came today, first, to check on your condition, which seems pretty good now. Second..."
Ren paused, then continued.
"Should the two of us graduate early together?"
"Hmm? You finally decided!?"
Uchiha Ryufeng was both surprised and delighted to hear this. They had already possessed the strength of Genin just half a year after enrolling. At that time, Ryufeng had always wanted to pull Ren along to graduate early and become a Ninja sooner, but Ren had stopped him. Although he didn't know why, Uchiha Ryufeng had acquiesced at the time. When he returned home, Yusuke Uchiha's advice to Ryufeng was to focus on cultivation.
In the past two years, Ryufeng had suggested graduating early several times, but Ren had always refused. Had the sun risen from the west today?
"Yes, that's right. Ninja School can no longer provide us with any further improvement. What we need now is to quickly become stronger. What we lack now is actual combat."
"Okay, then let's go find the teacher to apply to on Monday."
Ryufeng nodded excitedly. Suddenly, a voice came from behind them.
"You two are... graduating early?"
Yusuke Uchiha, who had completed his training tasks for the day, had returned home. He happened to overhear Ren and Ryufeng's conversation just as he reached the living room door.
"Uncle Yusuke."
"Uncle Yusuke."
"Father, you're back."
The three of them quickly stood up and greeted Yusuke Uchiha upon seeing him return.
Yusuke Uchiha waved his hand, signalling them to sit down. He then walked to the table, sat down, and looked at them.
"You two, have you thought this through? This is not a small matter."
"I've thought it through, Uncle Yusuke."
"I've also decided, Father."
Hearing their replies, Yusuke Uchiha was silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two.
"If you've thought it through, then go for it."
As soon as Yusuke Uchiha finished speaking, Uchiha Ryufeng breathed a sigh of relief. After all, if he didn't get his parents' approval, his unilateral agreement would actually be ineffective. Ryufeng had originally planned to act first and report later, but he didn't expect Yusuke Uchiha to overhear, so he could only tell the truth. Fortunately, Yusuke Uchiha agreed.
"Mother..."
Ryufeng, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, saw Uchiha Akito standing at the door with desserts, and his heart jumped into his throat again.
"If you want to go, then go."
Uchiha Ryufeng was stunned, looking up at his mother.
"Boys are always going to venture out. Becoming a Ninja is just a matter of time. Ren, please take good care of Ryufeng from now on. You two children, help each other, and be careful in everything after you become a Ninja."
"Don't worry, Aunt Akito, I will definitely take good care of Ryufeng."
"Hmph, who needs you to take care of them? It's more like I'll be taking care of you."
Yusuke Uchiha looked at the two in front of him, and a smile formed on his face.
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