After warning Kabuto and issuing several instructions to the faculty staff of the Ninja Academy, Kuroto came home and found a summoning crow sitting on the balcony.
“Are there any findings?” he muttered with a somewhat excited expression and quickly went forward to take out the scroll tied at the Crow’s leg.
This Summon Crow was sent by the Yondaime Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, and considering the task Kuroto handed over to the Mizukage, the scroll must contain some information related to the whereabouts of Deidara.
After weaving the appropriate hand signs to unlock the seal, Kuroto unfolded it and read it, however as he read it, his excitement soon died down and he couldn’t help but sigh in disappointment.
In the scroll, Karatachi Yagura states that although the Kirigakure Anbu were able to find the whereabouts of Deidara somewhere in the Land of Grass, however, they were soon spotted by Deidara and as such lost trace of him.
“Deidara is really a troublesome guy…” muttered Kuroto while shaking his head, then went on to read the further details written in the scroll.
Yondaime Mizukage also states that he has sent more Kirigakure Anbu, therefore, soon, Deidara’s whereabouts will be found again, and as soon he is found, Kuroto will be instantly notified.
‘Well, it can’t be helped.’ Thinking so, Kuroto nodded to himself and then destroyed the scroll sent by the Yondaime Mizukage.
Finding Deidara is really not an easy job, this is the exact reason why Kuroto is reluctant to search his whereabouts all over the Shinobi World.
Deidara’s Explosion Release which he uses in conjunction with the Explosive Clay and his clay figuring skills that he calls ‘Art’ makes him a very versatile shinobi.
Although Deidara is quite young in age and doesn’t have very high raw strength; when it comes to mobility, destructive power of explosions, and tactical abilities, he is quite good.
In fact, it wouldn’t even be wrong to say that he is a genius who can steadily enter the ranks of Kage so long as he grows up.
This was the case in the Cannon, by the time he was an adult, he was able to infiltrate into the Sunagakure and kidnap the Godaime Mizukage Gaara, all on his own.
Even if we consider that Gaara was the only shinobi who fought against Deidara, the fact that the entire Sunagakure could only helplessly watch as their Kazekage was kidnapped from their own village by Deidara proves that Deidara was also a force to be reckoned with.
Regardless, all this doesn’t matter to Kuroto, what matters is that he gets Deidara’s Cells. And considering that Yagura has sent additional Anbu, Kuroto no longer paid any attention to this problem and delved into carrying out the preparation for the upcoming entrance ceremony.
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Two Days Later.
In these two days, the news that several Uchiha Clansmen were beaten by a certain Hyuga Clansmen soon spread all over the village, and considering the fact that the two concerned clans involved in this incident are the Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan so the heat of the news even reached the same level as the time Sandaime Hokage stepped down from the Hokage’s seat and Danzo took over as the temporary Hokage Agent.
As the incident gradually fermented, the exasperated Hyuga Clansmen also breathed a sigh of relief.
Previously the Hyuga Clan was being questioned for their lack of shinobi capable of contending with the shinobi of the Uchiha Clan, and the entire clan was being trolled for spreading false claims about being as strong as the Uchiha Clan, however, after this incident, all these trolls disappeared.
As the Konoha Villagers were inquiring about the protagonist and the antagonist of the incident, they were also looking forward to the reaction of the Uchiha Clan.
However, because of some strange reason, the Uchiha Clan which has always been arrogant went uncharacteristically quiet this time, neither did they choose to pursue this matter anymore, nor did they give any explanation of this incident in public.
Of course, the Patriarch of the two clans did have a meeting in the presence of the former Hokage, and the eight Jonin who forced themselves in the Hyuga Clan district were punished, however, what other things were discussed in that meeting is unknown to everyone including Kuroto.
One thing to note is that after this incident, Kuroto’s popularity in the village once again rose.
When the villagers inquired about the protagonist of this incident, they were surprised to find that this Hyuga Kuroto is the same Hyuga Kuroto who once defeated Uchiha Shinichi, although Uchiha Shinichi hadn’t awakened the so-called legendary Mangekyou Sharingan at that time, this detail was subconsciously ignored by everyone because a win is a win and a defeat is a defeat.
But Kuroto had nothing to do with all this and he was busy carrying out all the preparation for the upcoming Entrance Ceremony that is to be held tomorrow.
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Next Day.
It was early morning, and the sun was shining brightly.
In the soft morning light, Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Kiyomi walked out of the gate of the Uchiha Patriarch’s mansion and proceeded towards the Konoha Ninja Academy while being accompanied by Fugaku, Mikoto, and Itachi.
Today is the day when Sasuke and Kiyomi officially enroll in the Konoha Ninja Academy, both kids are full of confidence and ready to make the Uchiha Clan proud, well, such feelings are at least in the heart of Sasuke, Kiyomi on the hand doesn’t seem to have too much on her mind and is just excited about the opportunity to make so many friends.
Uchiha Fugaku, who is at the forefront glanced at Sasuke with a stern expression, and said, “I have heard that the elder daughter of the Patriarch of the Hyuga Clan is also enrolling in the academy starting this year, additionally, there is also the disciple of Hyuga Kuroto who will be in the same year as you, he may be a year older, but that’s irrelevant… Sasuke, don’t let me, and the Uchiha Clan down.
And the same goes for you Kiyomi, make sure that the two of you stay at the forefront among your peers.”
The reason why Fugaku is giving a special warning is because of the rumors in the village.
Because of Shisui and Itachi’s persuasion, and also because it was the fault of the Uchiha Clan, to begin with, he apologized to the Hyuga Patriarch, however, he still wanted the reputation of the Uchiha Clan to rise back to the top position… that’s why he didn’t want Sasuke and Kiyomi to lose to the children from the Hyuga Clan.
Sasuke repeatedly bobbed his head and nodded, “Otou-san, please rest assured… just like nii-san, I will make you, and the Uchiha Clan proud… I will become the number one rookie of all the generation!”
Kiyomi also nodded, but her tone was highly respectful, “I also understand Otou-sama.”
Itachi flicked the forehead of the two kids and added, “Just, don’t be careless…’
Kiyomi nodded with a smile, but Sasuke on the other hand pouted and said with a dissatisfied expression, “Nii-san, why do you still treat me like a child? I have mastered the Great Fireball Jutsu of our Clan, and I have also awakened my Sharingan… I am no longer a child!”
Itachi shook his head helplessly, he caressed the head of two kids and said with a smile, “In my eyes, the two of you will always remain my younger siblings, this is something that won’t change no matter how skilled, strong, or old you get… So, even if you don’t want to be treated as a child, you’ll have to deal with it…”
Sasuke sighed “That is so not fair…”
Kiyomi giggled, “Hehehe…”
While continuing to caress the head of the two kids, Itachi added, “Now on a serious note, don’t remain isolated and make a lot of friends among your peers… When I was your age, making friends is one thing I did not do and I sort of regret it now, that’s why I want the two of you to do it… Remember, one person alone cannot change everything, but if we have a lot of friends who support us and trust us, then we can accomplish anything.”
Kiyomi nodded cheerfully, “I understand Itachi-nii-san.”
Sasuke although did not speak it openly, he acknowledged Itachi’s advice.
Fugaku and Mikoto watched over the three children with genuine smiles on their faces.
With that, the Uchiha party carried on their journey and soon arrived at the gate of the Ninja Academy.
The gate of the Ninja Academy was crowded with people, from just a single glance hundreds of parents could be seen accompanying their children to the academy for the entrance ceremony. Fugaku and Mikoto swept their eyes over the crowd, and from a single glance, they were able to spot several acquaintances.
“The Ino-Shika-Cho Clan, Inuzuka Clan, Aburame Clan, even the Kurama Clan? This year is going to be really different from all the previous years…”
Although it has long been heard in the rumors that the trainees enrolling this year are really different from the past, however, this kind of scene has exceeded Fugaku’s expectations… Patriarchs and senior leaders of almost all the major Shinobi Clans at the same place… if not for the fact that everyone is here for dropping their children at the academy, the onlookers might have even mistaken that a high-level meeting or war council about to be held at the Ninja Academy.”
As the Uchiha Patriarch and his wife greeted the heads of various clans, suddenly from one corner of the street the party from the Hyuga Clan entered the field.
And coincidently enough, just as the Hyuga Clan entered, the eyes of the Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan met.
The moment they met, a clash between eyes took place and animated sparks flew out.
For a moment, the surrounding atmosphere became tense…
However, nothing happened, both Patriarchs snorted and ended their staring contest. After withdrawing their gazes, both looked at the children on the other side.
‘Is she the heir of the Hyuga Clan? Such a timid girl? She can’t even match our Kiyomi, much less Sasuke… If she becomes the next Patriarch, then the Hyuga Clan is really doomed!
On the contrary, the child from the branch family is really something… heh, this situation is quite interesting… I wonder how the Hyuga Patriarch feels about it?’ thought Fugaku as he observed Hinata and Neji.
At the same time, the Hyuga Patriarch looked at Sasuke and Kiyomi, and couldn’t help but feel a little bitter, ‘Both children have unparalleled talent, not to mention his elder son Uchiha Itachi… Uchiha Patriarch is really lucky… I guess the elders were right, Hinata really can’t bear this pressure, now only…’
Click…
Before Hiashi could completely make up his mind, his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the school gate opening.
As the gate opened, under the guidance of the faculty staff, the parents and their children entered the newly built school campus and gathered at the school ground.
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