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Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha.

Fugaku Uchiha was a highly skilled and respected shinobi in the village hidden in the leaf. He was known for his mastery of fire release and his strategic intellect, and he was also the head of the Uchiha clan.

Mikoto Uchiha, on the other hand, was known for her elegant and graceful fighting style. She was a highly skilled kunoichi who specialized in genjutsu and was also proficient in fire release techniques.

Both Fugaku and Mikoto were loyal and dedicated shinobi who valued their clan and the welfare of the village. They were fierce defenders of the Uchiha clan and were known for their unwavering commitment to protecting their loved ones.

And together they married and had two children, Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha.

Itachi even at his young age, is highly intelligent, calm and mature beyond his years. He was in every sense of the word, a prodigy.

Sasuke on the other hand was different. Where as Itachi was special, he was more so. At the young age of three, Sasuke was already learning small amounts of ninjutsu and taijutsu. The way he learned and adapt to things was incredible.

Currently a young Sasuke was approaching his father's study, knocking and waiting until his father said he could come in.

Entering and closing the door behind him, Sasuke turn to face his father and saw that his was busy writing something in a scroll. In a form of respect, Sasuke waited till his father was done with what he was doing and once finished, Fugaku rolled up the scroll and set it aside.

Focusing his gaze on his son, he spoke "How can I help you, Sasuke?"

"Father, I believe it's time you taught me our clan signature jutsu. The fireball jutsu." he answered.

Fugaku sighed. Sasuke was always like this, wanting to learn new things, same as his older brother. He already taught him some jutsu like the clone jutsu and the shadow clone jutsu, which he mastered immediately. He also tried to teach him to mould his chakra and better his chakra control by leaf concentration, tree and water walking exercises. Turns out, unsurprisingly, Sasuke has perfect chakra control.

"Well, since I'm finished with my paper work, i don't see why not."

"Really?"

"Yes, since you have proven to me that you're ready, I will teach you the jutsu",hearing his father's word Sasuke smiled. Finally, after many days of asking his father to teach him the fireball jutsu. "Come, let us go to the lake."

Making their way out of their home and into the streets of the Uchiha compound, following the road leading to the lake. On their way, people would stop and bow to Fugaku, offering words of admiration and praise. He was the clan head after all.

"Wow father, they all love you."

"Some do, some don't. They merely admire me thanks to my strength." As they walked, Fugaku turned to Sasuke and began to speak, "Sasuke, remember that strength is the most important thing in this world. When you are strong, people will admire and fear you. They will look up to you and follow your lead. Do not forget this, my son."

Sasuke nodded, listening intently to his father's words. Fugaku continued, "The Uchiha clan has always been revered for our strength and power. It is up to you to carry on this legacy and ensure that our clan remains feared and respected by all."

Sasuke looked up at his father, his eyes filled with determination. Fugaku placed a hand on his shoulder, "Remember, it is up to you to decide which path you want to take. Do you want to be admired and revered, or do you want to be feared and respected? Choose wisely, my son."

Upon reaching the lake, Sasuke and Fugaku stood close to the water where Fugaku began to explain,"As you know, today I will teach you a crucial jutsu--the fireball jutsu."

Sasuke nodded silently, his gaze fixed on his father who continued to explain. "This jutsu will be a testament to your strength and power, Sasuke. Mastering it will make you a force to be reckoned with. Remember, the Uchiha clan is known for their mastery of fire-style jutsu. It's your birthright to excel in this technique."

"I'll go first and you after me. Pay close attention to the hand signs I use", Fugaku then started doing the hand sign of the fireball jutsu, which were horse, tiger, serpent, ram, monkey, boar, horse and tiger again.

"Fire-Style Fireball Jutsu", Fugaku exclaims as a huge ball of fire shot out of his mouth. Once the fire stop spewing out he turned to Sasuke and said, "your turn, and remember only use the necessary amount."

Nodding, Sasuke turned away from his father, facing the water. Doing the hand signs to the jutsu he felt the heat build in his stomach and then make its way up. Suddenly a fireball significantly larger than his father's came from his mouth.

"Did you see father? I did it! I did it! I di--" He was cutoff by a soft head chop from his father.

"Although I'm happy you learned a new jutsu, I remember telling you not to use a lot of chakra, only the required amount, didn't I?"

Sasuke looked confused as he gazed up to his father,"but father, I didn't use that much. I was also surprised when that fireball came out so huge."

"Hmm", idea popped into Fugaku head. This could be a nice way to see how much chakra reserves he has. "Let's try something out. Do the fireball jutsu again, but this time add more chakra, not all, just a little over fifty percent."

Sasuke does as his father's commands and when he finishes the hand signs, a giant ball of fire escapes his mouth a second, but this time it's much bigger than first. It was so big in fact, it evaporated more than half the lake.

Fugaku stood dumbfounded for moment until he heard his son's voice, "Father can we get ice cream?" He looked over at Sasuke with a slight smile. Even though he might be the strongest child of his age, he was still a child.

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Sasuke and Fugaku walked back from the ice cream shop, enjoying their sweet treats. As they strolled through the streets of Konoha, Sasuke couldn't contain his excitement after successfully mastering the fireball jutsu for the first time.

"Father, did you see how well I did the fireball jutsu? I didn't even struggle with it at all," Sasuke exclaimed, a wide grin on his face.

Fugaku chuckled and ruffled his son's hair, proud of Sasuke's progress in his training. "I did, Sasuke. You have a natural talent for fire jutsu. It's impressive that you were able to master it so quickly." His thoughts drifting away for a moment, remembering what Sasuke did to the lake.

As they continued walking, Sasuke's mind wandered to another topic. The Sharingan. Where the fireball jutsu was his clans signature jutsu, the sharingan was his clan kekkei genkai. He had heard fascinating stories about the powerful eye doujutsu, and he couldn't help but be curious about it.

"Father, can you tell me about the sharingan? How does one obtain it?" Sasuke asked, eager for his father's wisdom on the matter.

Fugaku's expression turned serious as he considered Sasuke's question. "The Sharingan is a rare and powerful ability, Sasuke. It usually manifests in moments of great emotional stress or trauma. It's not something to be taken lightly."

Sasuke nodded, understanding the gravity of his father's words. He knew that the Sharingan was a symbol of great power within the Uchiha clan, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of longing to unlock its potential.

"I hope you won't have to experience such intense emotions to awaken the Sharingan, Sasuke. It's not something I would wish for you," Fugaku added, his voice tinged with concern.

Sasuke nodded again, taking in his father's words. He knew that the path to gaining the Sharingan would not be an easy one, but he was determined to become a powerful ninja like his father and his older brother, Itachi.

"When do you think I will awaken mine?"

"I hope not anytime soon."

As they approached their home, Sasuke's mind raced with thoughts of the Sharingan and the possibilities it held for his future. He was eager to continue his training and become the best ninja he could be.

Fugaku glanced at his son, a mix of pride and concern in his eyes. He knew that Sasuke had the potential to achieve great things, but he also understood the weight that came with bearing the Sharingan.