Uchiha Itachi woke from his slumber. He opened his eyes and found himself in a bathtub. The water in the tub was black, sticky, and carried a foul odor, making him instinctively wrinkle his nose.
"What is this smell?" Uchiha Itachi frowned. Then he heard Ryun's voice. "You're awake, Itachi. Then get out and take a shower yourself. Oh, and remember to drain the tub water. It's full of impurities from your body."
Ryun said plainly, then walked out. "The white bottle next to the shower is for hair. The black bottle is for body wash. I put pajamas on the rack by the door. Change your clothes and come out. It's time to eat."
After listening, Uchiha Itachi followed Ryun's instructions step by step. He found his body felt much lighter, his legs showed no trace of fatigue, and his muscles felt full of strength.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.
The shower turned on, and hot water rushed over his entire body. Then he carefully washed every part of his body that was covered in black. He initially thought it would be very dirty, but when the black substance came into contact with the hot water, it simply melted away and washed off. No matter how hard Uchiha Itachi scrubbed, he couldn't produce any more dirt.
So, he used the shampoo and body wash to clean his body once, grabbed a disposable towel, dried himself, put on his pajamas, and walked out.
Ryun saw Uchiha Itachi and smiled. This little guy would definitely be a cute shota in modern times, very popular with girls. Uchiha Itachi's hair now was somewhat similar to how it looked when he grew up, just without the long ponytail yet, but the basic shape was already there.
His body was slim, but he stood straight. The two tear troughs on his face added a melancholic to him.
"Oh? You're out! Come on, follow me to eat. Your grandmother master has ordered a lot of delicious food for you. Eat freely later, don't be reserved. Just act like you're at home." Ryun smiled and rubbed Uchiha Itachi's still damp hair, then walked towards the dining table.
Tsunade was already sitting at the table. She smiled as she watched Ryun and Uchiha Itachi arrive together, the corners of her mouth lifting. 'So cute, little Itachi. He must be starving.' The amount of food on the table was prepared according to the portions she used to make for the six little ones after training back in the day.
Before Uchiha Itachi even reached the table, smelling the food made his stomach growl loudly. This made him a little embarrassed, and he hung his head.
Ryun noticed this. He laughed heartily, then roughly ruffled Uchiha Itachi's neatly arranged hair. "I told you, just like at home. If you're hungry, eat. Why are you still shy!"
"Could it be that Fugaku guy taught you some rules or something?" Ryun narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly. It seemed he needed to have a good talk with his disciple later!
Uchiha Clan Compound.
Uchiha Fugaku was instructing the clansmen in training when he suddenly shivered all over. He unconsciously felt a chill and muttered, "Strange, I feel like something terrifying is watching me?"
Then he shook his head. Impossible, absolutely impossible. My master is the Hokage, I am a Kage-level powerhouse, who should I fear? Who dares to kill me? Who can kill me?
Let them be strong, my Susanoo will prove its might. I don't mind letting whoever has their eyes on me test the third power I recently unlocked, the Susanoo!
He thought confidently, unaware that in the not-too-distant future, he would be thoroughly beaten up by the one who had his eyes on him!
Ryun's Villa.
Uchiha Itachi looked at Ryun cautiously. He only sat down after Ryun had taken his seat. Then, using the corner of his eye, he glanced at Ryun, watching his hands, waiting for him to pick up his chopsticks and take the first bite before he could eat.
This scene was noted by both Ryun and Tsunade. Tsunade's eyes were full of heartache. Looking at Uchiha Itachi, she only felt that this child had it so hard. He was so proper even having a meal with his master and grandmother master, let alone what kind of treatment he must suffer at home!
Ryun was silent. He took one bite first, then put down his chopsticks. "Itachi, you and your grandmother master eat first. Master isn't hungry. Master has some matters to attend to." Ryun patted Uchiha Itachi's head.
Although Uchiha Itachi didn't understand, he nodded. "Then I wish Master a smooth journey. Please be safe!" His childish voice saying these words melted Master Ryun's heart, further solidifying his resolve.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. Eat freely here, eat heartily. We don't stand on ceremony here. And, wife, remember to give Itachi more meat. Look how thin this child is." Ryun smiled.
Tsunade nodded. "Naturally, of course we'll give our little Itachi the best to eat!" As she spoke, Tsunade used her chopsticks to pick up a drumstick and put it in Uchiha Itachi's bowl. Then she added various fish fillets, fish meat, fish cakes, until slowly, Uchiha Itachi's bowl piled up into a small mountain.
Uchiha Itachi swallowed. "Can I really finish all this? Grandmother master is so enthusiastic! If I don't finish it, wouldn't it let grandmother master down?" So Uchiha Itachi steeled his resolve. No matter what, he would eat however much grandmother master served him.
And so he began devouring the food. After the food entered his mouth, he discovered that he seemed to have become able to eat more. This large piece of fish fillet going into his stomach was like throwing a small stone into a lake, it didn't even cause a ripple!
Settled! This time I definitely won't disappoint grandmother master! Whether it was because the food was too delicious, or the warm atmosphere at grandmother master's home, Uchiha Itachi's eating speed and the amount he ate multiplied rapidly.
He finished one bowl quickly. Ryun, who had just finished changing clothes, saw this and laughed. The medicinal liquid he prepared for Uchiha Itachi, besides relieving muscle soreness and cleansing the marrow, also enhanced physique and widened meridians. Increased appetite after use was a good thing.
And he wouldn't get fat, he would just eat more. Being able to eat is a blessing! Uchiha Itachi got up to serve himself another bowl of rice himself. Then Tsunade continuously put food in his bowl, and he continuously ate.
This made Tsunade extremely happy. Who knew watching this little guy eat could be so enjoyable? She wondered if her own child would be a boy or a girl. Little Itachi was a good kid. If it's a boy, let them become sworn brothers. If it's a girl, let them marry. That seemed pretty good too.
Tsunade touched her belly, her eyes filled with maternal radiance, then continued to put food in Uchiha Itachi's bowl.
Ryun changed into a set of Warring States era armor. This was specially custom-made for him by Tsunade's second grandfather, Tobirama Senju. The golden armor, combined with his Susanoo, gave the enemy immense intimidation just by him standing there.
A Flying Thunder God technique, and Ryun's figure disappeared from the doorway, appearing in the Uchiha Clan Compound's training ground.
A flash of golden light, and Ryun's figure appeared. He watched the Uchiha shinobi training very seriously on the training ground and couldn't help but nod. Good, the Uchiha clan still had great self-discipline.
"Lord Ryun!"
"Sixth Elder!"
"Hokage-sama!"
The Uchiha clansmen were first stunned upon seeing Ryun, then became excited. This legendary figure had returned to the Uchiha clan grounds! This was a rare occurrence!
Word spread quickly, and soon the entire clan, old and young, elders and civilians, swarmed towards the training ground, just wanting to see Ryun's face, to see if it was as handsome and domineering as the one on the Hokage Rock!
Ryun greeted the Uchiha clansmen with a warm expression, while also using his eyes to search the crowd for his target - Uchiha Fugaku!
Found him! Ryun's eyes lit up as he looked at Uchiha Fugaku. Uchiha Fugaku was watching Ryun from a distance, hands tucked in his sleeves. Tch, he, the clan head of the Uchiha, wasn't as popular as Ryun. This really was...
Ryun smiled. 'You're mentally complaining about me, aren't you?' Having spent over eight years together, he was all too familiar with Uchiha Fugaku's micro-expressions. Perhaps outsiders and his five teammates couldn't tell Fugaku's mental state.
But as the Military God of Konoha, the one who could kill a man and destroy his heart, Ryun saw all his micro-expressions clearly. Ryun first greeted the shinobi, then said some pleasantries to the civilians and elders.
When it was about time, he suddenly said, "Everyone, please return for now. I have matters to discuss with Clan Head Fugaku. This time, Ryun thanks everyone for still remembering me, an ordinary Uchiha clansman!" Ryun said with a smile.
These words were well spoken. Ryun identified himself as an Uchiha clansman, not as the Hokage, which made the Uchiha clansmen feel particularly close to him. Ryun had not forgotten his roots, Ryun still remembered them!
Seeing that Ryun had spoken, everyone made way, then returned to their respective homes, each finding their own mothers. The training shinobi also left one after another, stopping today's training. Didn't you see Ryun, the Hokage, had spoken?
He must have important matters to discuss with Clan Head Fugaku. Wouldn't they be asking for trouble by staying? So they left one after another. Uchiha Fugaku put on a smug face, forcing out a smile. "Teacher, you've come~ Quick, quick, come inside with me so we can have a good talk. By the way, did Itachi cause you any trouble?"
Ryun was amused. "No, Itachi is very well-behaved. It's just that his obedience isn't quite like a child's, more like an adult's."
Uchiha Fugaku didn't catch the playful tone in Ryun's voice and continued proudly, "As my son, the young clan head of the Uchiha clan, being precocious isn't enough. He must also learn the etiquette of a great clan. On this point, teacher, let me tell you..."
Before he could finish, Ryun grabbed him and instantly arrived at the Naka Shrine. This place was deserted. If a fight broke out later, it wouldn't cause confusion among the clansmen.
"Huh? Teacher, I haven't finished speaking? Why did you bring me to this place? Is there some important matter to discuss?" Uchiha Fugaku was bewildered. As a result, Ryun just smiled.
"Nothing much. I just have an itch to spar, to see if my dear disciple has made any progress in strength!" Ryun shook his wrists, signaling for Uchiha Fugaku to make a move.
Uchiha Fugaku: ".... I'm done for!"
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