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When Uchiha Yuzuru emerged from Uchiha Taro's house, the sky was already completely bright.
Uchiha Yuzuru walked along the Uchiha Clan Estate streets, where early risers had already begun their day's work.
Breakfast shops on both sides of the street were also starting to emit fragrant, hot steam.
Smelling good, Uchiha Yuzuru, who hadn't eaten all night, came to a bun shop and casually said, "Boss, ten buns, please."
"Coming right up! That'll be twenty taels. Here's one extra for free. Come again if you like them!"
The buns were plump and white, but oil had already seeped through their outer skin.
Uchiha Yuzuru took a bite, and the steaming hot air and juice immediately rushed into his mouth.
"Delicious."
Eating as he walked, Uchiha Yuzuru quickly arrived at the alley near his home.
After only two steps, he felt a sense of being watched.
Uchiha Yuzuru looked up and met the resentful gaze of the breakfast shop owner ahead.
On the table by the entrance, there was also a pre-packed breakfast.
"Uh... Aunt Yuriko, what a coincidence! I was just about to come for breakfast."
Uchiha Yuzuru scratched his head, a sincere smile appearing on his face.
However, a fresh burp made his face flush.
"It's alright, Yuzuru, don't force yourself."
Uchiha Yuriko glanced at the buns in Uchiha Yuzuru's hand and waved her hand calmly.
"No forcing."
"Actually, these buns were given to me by a friend."
"They were too enthusiastic, and it was hard to refuse."
Uchiha Yuzuru placed the money on the table, picked up the packed breakfast, and said, "Aunt Yuriko, I have some things to do, so I'll be going now."
Watching Uchiha Yuzuru flee in a hurry, Uchiha Yuriko smiled and shook her head, "What a cute kid, he even blushed just now."
Turning into the alley, Uchiha Yuzuru finally let out a long breath.
His breakfast, ever since he was a child, had almost always been bought from Uchiha Yuriko's breakfast shop. Sometimes, if he was delayed by something, she would even prepare food for him in advance.
Today, because he had just Awakened his past life memories, he had momentarily forgotten about it.
How embarrassing!
"I just bought breakfast from somewhere else, why do I feel a sense of betrayal in my heart...?"
Uchiha Yuzuru mumbled to himself, and an old grandmother with graying hair walked towards him.
"Yuzuru, we have too much food at home, I've left it at your door. Remember to take it inside."
The speaker was Uchiha Yuzuru's neighbor—Uchiha Riko.
She had a happy family with two sons and one daughter. Because Yuzuru's parents died young, she would occasionally look after him.
Even though Uchiha Yuzuru could now support himself, she would still occasionally send him some fruits and vegetables.
Uchiha Yuzuru helped Uchiha Riko adjust her collar and smiled, "Grandma Riko, I know. Remember to take a cane with you when you go out from now on."
Hearing this, Uchiha Riko playfully scolded, "You rascal, I'm not so old that I can't walk!"
Continuing forward, Uchiha Yuzuru met several other acquaintances.
"Yuzuru, you were on night duty again last night? You're still young, so you must pay more attention to rest."
"I know, Grandpa Shuhei."
"Brother Yuzuru, look how many candies my dad bought me, do you want some?"
"Good boy, too much candy causes cavities. I'll just keep one for you, alright?"
"Waaah, Brother Yuzuru is mean..."
"Yuzuru, you're bullying Tekka again."
"..."
As he walked, the smile on Uchiha Yuzuru's face gradually grew wider.
The Uchiha Clan was a clan full of love, so most of its members got along very well.
Even after Awakening his past life memories, Uchiha Yuzuru felt no sense of estrangement.
Yet, such a clan ultimately met with extermination... A hint of coldness flashed in Uchiha Yuzuru's eyes.
This time, he would definitely ensure the Uchiha Clan had a different outcome!
Upon reaching his doorstep, a silver-bell-like laugh entered his ears.
Uchiha Yuzuru looked up and saw a gentle-looking black-haired girl and a red-haired girl emerging from the residence across from his house.
"Yuzuru, what are you doing here?!"
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru, the red-haired girl was a bit surprised.
Uchiha Yuzuru raised an eyebrow, "Kushina, this is the Uchiha Clan Estate. Shouldn't I be asking you that?"
"I came to see Mikoto."
Uzumaki Kushina replied, then asked curiously, "Is this your house?"
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded, "That's right."
"Wow! You and Mikoto are neighbors! No wonder you two are so close!"
Uzumaki Kushina exclaimed excitedly, as if she had discovered a new continent, "Yuzuru, can we come in and sit for a bit?"
Looking at the lively Uzumaki Kushina, Uchiha Yuzuru stepped aside to make way.
Even before he Awakened his past life memories, he and Uchiha Mikoto had a very good relationship due to being neighbors.
Calling them childhood sweethearts wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Consequently, his relationship with Mikoto's best friend, Uzumaki Kushina, was also good.
When Uzumaki Kushina first moved to Konoha, she was often bullied, and Yuzuru often stood up for her.
Compared to the boisterous Uzumaki Kushina, Uchiha Mikoto smiled gently at Uchiha Yuzuru, "Yuzuru, I hope we're not disturbing your rest?"
Before Uchiha Yuzuru could speak, Uzumaki Kushina asked somewhat strangely, "Rest? Does he still need to rest so early in the morning?"
Seeing this, Uchiha Mikoto explained, "Yuzuru works for the Military Police Force and often has night duty. Yuzuru, you probably haven't slept all night, have you?"
Uchiha Mikoto's father was the captain of the Military Police Force's Third Squad, so she knew about the clan meeting held last night.
Although Yuzuru showed no signs of fatigue on his face, Uchiha Mikoto still wanted to remind Kushina, lest the energetic Kushina cause endless commotion.
Uchiha Yuzuru naturally understood Uchiha Mikoto's intention in saying this and couldn't help but feel a little touched.
Mikoto was truly gentle; she always made him feel cared for in subtle ways.
After hearing Uchiha Mikoto's reminder, Uzumaki Kushina hesitated, "How about we visit another day? Mikoto and I can go shopping instead."
Uchiha Yuzuru waved his hand, "Since we've met, then come in and sit for a while."
"I happened to buy some extra breakfast, so please join me."
The moment he saw Uzumaki Kushina, some thoughts flashed through Uchiha Yuzuru's mind.
Kushina's identity was very special.
As the next Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, her every move was constantly monitored by the Village.
Although Uzumaki Kushina wasn't overly restricted in the Village because Uzumaki Mito was still alive, Hiruzen Sarutobi and others certainly didn't want her to get too involved with Uchiha Ninja.
If he could use Kushina's identity to make the clan members realize just how wary the Konoha higher-ups were of them, it would definitely be very helpful for his future plan of "relocating the entire clan."