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A short while later, Naruto finished washing up and returned to the dining table refreshed. He then happily enjoyed a hearty breakfast with his parents.
"Mom's cooking is so good!" Naruto exclaimed, his face beaming with enjoyment.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kushina smiled gently as she watched her son wolf down his food.
Minato also slightly raised the corners of his mouth.
After breakfast, Minato Namikaze put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said apologetically to his wife and children, "I'm sorry, Kushina, Naruto. I have some official business to attend to and can't come with you. You go to the Uchiha's side first, and I'll head over as soon as I finish my work."
"Eh--"
Upon hearing this, Naruto couldn't help but purse his lips, drawing out his words with some disappointment.
He had intended to ask his father for the secrets of cultivating the "second stage" while he was washing the dishes, but before he could even speak, his father was about to leave.
Naruto's eyes dimmed, and he could only nod: "Okay, then Dad, hurry up and come."
Minato patted Naruto's head apologetically, then got up and left.
After closing the door, Naruto pouted as he cleared away the dishes: "Hmph, Dad is really something, he always has so much to do."
Despite complaining, Naruto obediently cleared away the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them by himself.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +100!]
Seeing this, Kushina smiled with relief, stepped forward to help wipe the dishes clean, and said gently, "Naruto, stop grumbling. Your father is also busy for the village, it's okay if we go a little later."
"Um……"
Naruto nodded sullenly and said nothing more.
He quickly washed the dishes and dried his hands.
At this moment, Kushina had already packed what she needed to go out and called out from the entrance, "Naruto, let's go! Don't keep Sasuke and the others waiting~"
Naruto agreed and quickly ran over to change his shoes.
The mother and son set off, heading towards the Uchiha clan's territory.
It was early morning, and sunlight was shining on the streets of Konoha Village.
Naruto followed Kushina and noticed that the villagers they met along the way greeted them with warm and respectful smiles.
Good morning, Lady Kushina!
Good morning, Naruto!
Many neighbors greeted him warmly.
People who used to treat us coldly in reality are now as warm as a spring breeze.
This made Naruto feel a little uncomfortable at first, but then a feeling of indescribable happiness and satisfaction welled up inside him.
He straightened his back and greeted each villager who greeted him with a smile; his bright and sunny face was like the warm golden sun.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
The three people in the audience looked at this scene and couldn't help but exchange glances, their feelings becoming complicated.
In the scene, Kushina leads Naruto through a series of twists and turns, and soon they arrive at a wide street.
The buildings on both sides of the street are neat and simple, and the air seems to carry an atmosphere different from other streets in Konoha.
The vermilion fan-shaped clan emblem is visible everywhere, proving that this is indeed the territory of the Uchiha clan.
Naruto followed his mother onto a stone-paved path. There were many formally dressed clansmen coming and going around them, all seemingly heading in the same direction.
He looked around curiously; this was his first time attending a gathering in Uchiha territory.
Strangely, Naruto felt that the environment here was somewhat unfamiliar.
It was somewhat different from the area where the Uchiha clan was located, as he remembered it.
But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was different.
Perhaps it's because I've never been to the Uchiha clan's territory before?
Naruto scratched his head, not dwelling on it, and followed closely behind Kushina, who walked with practiced ease.
However, just as the two entered the Uchiha clan's territory, Sasuke in the audience suddenly widened his eyes and stood up abruptly: "No! This isn't right!"
He gasped in surprise, his voice trembling with excitement.
Sakura was startled and looked up at Sasuke blankly: "W-What's wrong?"
Sasuke's face turned pale, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He pointed to the screen showing the Uchiha neighborhood, his voice rising an octave:
"This isn't our Uchiha base! The buildings, the roads... everything is wrong!"
"Everything about the Uchiha clan in Naruto's dream... is completely wrong!"
As a series of questions came out, Sasuke's chest heaved violently, his expression one of fear and anxiety.
Then... what about my parents?
Is that wrong too?
He couldn't help but think of a series of questions.
Sasuke couldn't understand why Naruto's dream depicted the Uchiha clan's territory as a completely unfamiliar place.
If even the clans and territories are different, then could the parents in the dream be fake?
This terrifying thought tore at Sasuke's heart, and his emotions became increasingly intense.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
Kakashi quickly stood up, his brows furrowed as he looked at Sasuke, and said in a deep voice, "Calm down, Sasuke. What you saw... wasn't actually wrong."
He looked back at the screen, where the streets and shops reflected on it, though unfamiliar to the younger generation like Sasuke, gave Kakashi a jolt.
Those were clearly familiar scenes from his memory.
Kakashi's mind drifted back to memories of the past.
Many years ago, he accompanied his teacher here several times.
Obito's house is nearby...
Thinking of his deceased best friend, Kakashi couldn't help but feel a pang of melancholy and sorrow.
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kakashi explained in a low voice, "Sasuke, what you see before you is the original settlement of the Uchiha clan."
"The original base?" Sasuke was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
Sakura, standing to the side, looked blankly at Sasuke, then at Kakashi, completely bewildered: "What are you talking about? What original base? I don't understand at all..."
Kakashi raised his hand to signal Sakura to calm down, then slowly said, "The Uchiha clan originally lived in the center of Konoha Village, right next to the Hokage Building. But later, for... certain reasons, they were relocated to the edge of the village."
He paused briefly when he mentioned certain reasons, a hint of sadness crossing his face, but he quickly continued, "So, what Naruto saw in his dream was the original location of the Uchiha clan. Sasuke, it's normal that you don't recognize it, because you were too young back then and don't have much of an impression of this place."
"The original...location..." Sasuke murmured, repeating the words, gradually calming down amidst his shock.
He tried hard to recall fragments of his childhood, but he really couldn't remember living near the Hokage Building.
He only remembered that since he was old enough to understand, the Uchiha clan members had lived in that remote area of the village, until... the tragedy that changed his life happened.
Sasuke's hands clenched unconsciously, his expression shifting between light and shadow.
Seeing that Sasuke's emotions had calmed down a bit, Kakashi didn't say anything more.
He lowered his eyes and looked back at the screen, secretly marveling at the scene before him.
In Naruto's dream, even the old site of the Uchiha clan's territory before its relocation was presented... This kid has never been exposed to these inside stories before, so how did he depict them so realistically?
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in the screen.
Led by Kushina, Naruto continued toward the gathering place of the Uchiha clan.
They hadn't walked far when they saw a spacious Uchiha mansion in the distance.
That was Sasuke's house.
The usually quiet mansion is now brightly decorated with lanterns and festive banners hanging at the entrance, as if some important banquet is being held.
At this moment, a number of people had gathered in front of the courtyard gate, and it was quite lively with people coming and going.
Wow—so many people!
Naruto opened his eyes wide and stared curiously ahead.
He knew that the Uchiha were a powerful and prosperous clan, but this was the first time he had ever witnessed such a grand scene.
Kushina explained with a smile, "The Uchiha clan is the largest clan in Konoha. When the clan leader holds a banquet, many people will come to offer their congratulations."
Naruto nodded and looked at the bustling crowd.
At the entrance of the Uchiha mansion, two figures stood, welcoming the visiting guests.
Judging from the distance, they appeared to be two Uchiha clan members, one tall and one short, but because they were still quite far apart, their faces could not be clearly seen at first glance.
Naruto guessed that the shorter one was probably Sasuke.
Today's celebration is mostly related to him, after all, Sasuke has only recently graduated from the Ninja Academy.
Who is the other figure, who is slightly taller than Sasuke?
As Naruto followed his mother closer, he was filled with speculation.
Meanwhile, small, scattered chatter could be heard from the surrounding area; these were conversations among the people attending the banquet.
"I heard that the clan chief, Fugaku, is preparing to semi-retire, and the position of police chief will be handed over to his eldest son."
"Really? It seems like it'll be announced at this celebration banquet?"
"After all, I heard that his eldest son recently awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Haha, double happiness!"
"Chief Fugaku is truly blessed to have such outstanding sons."
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