Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Uchiha and Hyuga
A little more than half a year has passed since the shinobi academy recruited new first-year students. This small amount of time was enough for a hierarchy of power to be established among the freshmen.
At the top of this hierarchical pyramid, Uchiha Ryu and his retinue of the Uchiha clan are at the head, among which were his peers and Uchiha from the senior classes. At the top of this hierarchical pyramid is Ryu Uchiha and his all-Uchiha retinue. At the Academy, Ryu was recognized as a genius and the best representative of his generation. The confirmation of his status as a genius was not his highest marks in every subject at the academy, but his practical skills in all types of jutsu, which far surpassed his peers and students older than him. Such a large skill gap between him and his surroundings caused him to become even more arrogant, proud, and incapable of seeing anyone as his equal except for a few.
Hatake Kakashi is next in the hierarchy. At the Academy, Kakashi received top marks, being recognized as a child prodigy and one of the best of his generation. Over time, he became very popular among his peers. In general, Kakashi is aloof, indifferent and interacts little with others, preferring loneliness. Also noteworthy is the impact of being the son of "White Fang", who after the war has a reputation even higher than that of the Hokage due to military merit. Of note, this is his mini-fan base and his "eternal rival" in a green jumpsuit.
Next is the last major person among freshmen. Hyuuga Miyuki is the "princess" of the Hyuga clan or the daughter of the Patriarch of the main branch of the Hyuuga clan. She is a well-deserved child prodigy, has great talent and considerable influence. Anyone who dares insult her must first meet her retinue of Hyuga clan members.
The center of the pyramid is occupied by a new generation of Ino-Shika-Cho, Sarutobi Asuma, as the son of the Hokage, more or less talented representatives of the various clans of Shimura, Aburame, Inuzuka, etc. At the very bottom, everyone else, such as Genma Shiranui, Ebisu, Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, Morino Ibiki, etc.
"Students, please keep order and silence. Pay attention to me. Pay attention to me. Pay attention to me..." Standing next to the board, the tall and thin ninja chūnin in charge of the class tried his best to draw attention to himself. But the students, tired of hours of lectures, were completely deaf to their teacher and continued to do anything, but not listen to the chūnin.
"Alright… Okay… That concludes theory classes for today. You have exactly one and a half hours of free time before we gather at the training field and continue our jutsu practice." In a tired and reserved tone, the chūnin announced loudly before eliciting loud cheers.
One by one, the students packed up their things and textbooks to leave as soon as possible, as they couldn't stay here even for a second. What normal kids want to stay at school and not play outside? All without exception, but unlike everyone else, Ryu is more restrained and indifferent, besides, he is in no hurry to go anywhere.
Heading to the exit at the head of their retinue, the previously excited students humbly gave way one by one, fearing to offend and anger the Uchiha in any way. But still there are those who are not afraid to speak out against him. The Uchiha retinue acted unceremoniously and brazenly, they directly cut off the path of the "Princess Hyuga" retinue, and even one of the Uchihas dared to rudely push one of the Hyuga away.
"The ignoramuses of the Uchiha clan clearly have not been taught good manners. I wonder what feeds your arrogance." Miyuki Hyuuga, who always had a cold and indifferent face, couldn't help but frown and speak. Skirmishes between Uchiha and Hyuga have already become commonplace.
"Ho?" Uchiha Ryu, who also always had an indifferent expression, couldn't help but smirk. As stated earlier, Ryu sees no one equal to him. But thanks to the talents of Kakashi and Miyuki, who are only a step behind him, he finds them interesting and is not averse to having a little fun.
"It's strange to hear moralizing from Hyuga who divide their family into a main branch and a side branch of the dregs of slaves."
"You... Bastard! Apologize quickly, or…"
Miyuki's face, previously scowling, became colder and angrier. It was completely unexpected for her to hear this in response. According to Miyuki, the division of the family into two branches is the dirtiest spot in their clan.
"Apologies? Hah. Remember, only the strongest dictates the "truth". With strength, you are no longer bound by the rules of the weak. This is my right of the strongest. Try to duel me if you have the strength." After saying that, Ryu and his entourage left without looking back, leaving an angry Hyuuga behind. Ryu couldn't help but find it amusing if one of his peers had the power to take him down.