Chapter 2 Two Prodigies Clash And Something Is Fishy...

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"Do you have any other secrets, Sasuke?" Asked my dad. To which I explicitly stated, "No. If I will have it I will tell you." He nodded, understanding my words. Curiosity filled his eyes as he inquired further, "Tell us, Sasuke, how did you learn this jutsu?" I answered, my voice steady, "I observed the hand signs in my big brother's textbook."

He nodded again, his expression serious. "I see. Listen carefully, Sasuke. This jutsu is still dangerous for you. You are forbidden to use it unless accompanied by someone capable." I acknowledged his words, assuring him, "I understand, Dad." Then came the words I longed to hear, which ignited a surge of dopamine within me.

"That's my boy. I am proud of you," he said, his voice brimming with pride. "Make us and the Uchiha clan proud. Once you turn four in a few months, I will personally train you during my free time. Then you can go outside with Itachi or another member of the clan. And remember, keep your strength a secret." I smiled genuinely, my heart swelling with gratitude. "Yes, I understand, Dad. Thank you."

In the following four months, I dedicated myself to learning how to read and write. I intentionally made mistakes at first, gradually improving each day to avoid raising suspicion. The reason was simple—I was about to turn four years old. For the next two months, I delved into the history of Konohagakure, studying the alliance between the Senju and Uchiha clans and the tales of the three great Shinobi wars.

However, one particular piece of information troubled me deeply. It appeared that the Senju clan, known to rival the Uchiha, had nearly been wiped out, save for Tsunade Senju, the sole surviving member. This revelation sparked various theories and possibilities in my mind, but I decided to set it aside until I gained power, fame, and a name for myself.

Today, I finally reached my fourth birthday, and a grand celebration unfolded in my house, filled with fellow Uchiha members. Initially, their arrogance about their power grated on me, but overall, they treated me well, showering me with gifts like clothes, kunai, shuriken, books on Shinobi arts, and even an embarrassing abundance of tomatoes.

The birthday song and the cake brought me immense joy. Then my father gathered everyone's attention with an announcement. "Everyone, listen to me," he declared, commanding the room's focus. Conversations ceased, and utensils paused mid-meal.

"As you all know, today marks the fourth birthday of my second child, Uchiha Sasuke. I am grateful for your presence despite your busy schedules. I called this gathering for a specific reason—to share with you all the extraordinary talent Sasuke possesses as a Shinobi. Over the past few months, I have witnessed his potential, which rivals that of Itachi and you, Shisui."

My father's words evoked various reactions from the Uchihas. Some expressed awe, marveling at the fact that I, at such a young age, possessed such skill. Others questioned the validity of my abilities, pondering if I was too young for the Shinobi arts.

In the main house of Uchiha clan, a subtle smirk graced the faces of my parents and my older brother, Itachi. "Ara. Why don't you demonstrate that, Sasuke?" My mother's voice rang out, carrying a hint of amusement. The Uchiha members gathered there were momentarily puzzled, only to be astounded when, in an instant, I transformed into my big brother using the transformation jutsu my mother had taught me during our shared moments. It wasn't my successful transformation that surprised them, but rather the fact that I accomplished it effortlessly, without the use of any hand signs.

"I suppose that's enough for the demonstration, Shisui. Your turn," my father, Fugaku, spoke, directing his attention to a young man a few years older than my brother. Although this boy, Shisui, exuded a slightly different aura, I initially saw nothing particularly special about him. Little did I know how mistaken I was.

Third Person Pov :-

Within the dojo, two young prodigies stood face to face, poised for a clash that would showcase the might of the Uchiha clan. Yet, before their match commenced, the younger of the two remembered the words imparted by his older brother.

Flashback :-

"Yo, Sasuke," Itachi addressed his cherished younger sibling, aware that Sasuke was about to face off against Shisui Uchiha, who played the roles of friend and brother figure. "Hey, Itachi big brother. What can you tell me about Shisui Uchiha? How skilled is he? I prefer not to judge my opponent solely based on appearances." Sasuke's words revealed his unwavering focus, refusing to let his guard down regardless of his opponent's identity.

Itachi couldn't help but feel a surge of joy, witnessing Sasuke's determination not to underestimate his adversaries like so many others. While he would have relished the opportunity to watch Sasuke decipher Shisui's abilities firsthand, he opted to offer a small piece of advice. "Remember this while you face him, Sasuke. Beware of his speed. He earned the moniker 'The Body Flicker Shisui' for good reason." Sasuke nodded, a resolute smile adorning his face, determined to impress his father and the rest of the Uchiha clan.

Flashback end...

"Begin," commanded Fugaku. The two young Uchihas locked eyes, their intense gazes tracking each other's movements and anticipating the next strike. They moved with fluid, curved motions. In a moment of impatience, one of them launched an attack, swiftly countered by the other with a single hand. Sasuke, seizing an opportunity, attempted to catch Shisui's leg and slam him to the ground, but Shisui evaded the maneuver with agile hand movements on the ground. Shisui's attention was caught as he sensed Sasuke closing the distance, aiming a left-handed punch. Shisui blocked it just in time.

Sasuke followed up with a low kick, skillfully blocked by Shisui's leg. In a quick motion, Sasuke attempted a turning kick, missing its mark entirely. "Now it's my turn, Sasuke," declared Shisui, his tone growing more serious. He increased his speed and power, launching a punch towards Sasuke, who evaded by tilting his head to the right. Before he could react, Sasuke found himself facing a turning kick from Shisui's left leg.

'Impressive. He intentionally manipulated my head movement,' thought Sasuke. Reacting swiftly, Sasuke lowered his body, successfully evading the attack, and with a rapid movement, generated force with his hands, aiming to kick Shisui. Shisui managed to block the blow, but...

The impact from the kick sent him flying 1.43 meters away from Sasuke. Without wasting a moment, Sasuke launched a back kick, easily evaded by Shisui's sidestep. This time, Shisui refused to underestimate Sasuke, recognizing his skills despite his age. Sasuke appreciated the challenge. "I believe it's time to cease our warm-up," Sasuke remarked.

Shisui replied, acknowledging, "Even though I haven't unleashed my full power, you have already achieved an impressive feat. You would easily defeat an academy student in taijutsu. You're right, Sasuke. Let's end the warm-up." With that, both of them rushed towards each other, moving at genin-level speed, and their punches collided. The sheer force of their clash caused a shockwave, stirring their hair like a gentle breeze.

After briefly disengaging, they swiftly closed the distance once more. Shisui launched a jab, only to find Sasuke catching it with his right hand. In a fluid motion, Sasuke executed a 180-degree turn while generating force in his left hand, delivering a powerful back elbow strike to Shisui's stomach, capturing the attention of everyone present. Sasuke followed up by leaping slightly and launching a series of kicks—left, right, and left.

However, before he could complete the sequence, Shisui vanished abruptly, leaving Sasuke bewildered. Sensing danger from his left side, Sasuke reacted swiftly but was unable to evade the attack—a well-timed side kick struck him, sending him spinning three meters before skillfully flipping back onto his feet.

Undeterred, Sasuke rushed towards Shisui once again, his speed remarkable. He aimed a punch at Shisui's solar plexus, and with precision, Shisui sidestepped to exactly the position Sasuke intended. Seizing the opportunity, Sasuke unleashed a forceful kick towards Shisui's face. However, a notable difference emerged this time.

Shisui effortlessly blocked the kick by redirecting it with his hands, prompting an exclamation of surprise from Sasuke. While Sasuke had anticipated a power gap, the disparity was greater than he had imagined. Nevertheless, Sasuke was no ordinary opponent.

He swiftly followed up with a low kick from his right leg, but Shisui, already preparing to block and maintain his balance, found himself surprised as Sasuke abruptly retracted his leg, smirking. Then, with twice the speed and power from before, Sasuke delivered a clean, impactful turning kick to the older Uchiha with his other leg.

The impact of Sasuke's kick caught the attention of the onlookers, as Shisui was sent flying three meters away. The attack had unquestionably connected. However, what intrigued Sasuke more was what happened next. The big brother he had just fought, Shisui, suddenly transformed into a puff of smoke. "So it was a clone," Sasuke muttered, his words not escaping the notice of those around him.

"It's a shadow clone, Sasuke," explained Uncle Hikaku, an Uchiha clan member. "It's an advanced version of the clone jutsu taught at the academy. By the way, you may call me Uncle Hikaku." Suddenly, Shisui, the older brother, appeared from behind and praised Sasuke, acknowledging his strength. "You are truly formidable, Sasuke. I felt the impact of your back elbow and turning kick." Intrigued, Sasuke asked, "But the one I hit was..."

Shisui replied, "Yes, it was just a shadow clone. However, when a shadow clone disperses like that—poof!—something remarkable happens. Care to guess?" Sasuke speculated, "Does the original gain the memories of the shadow clone?" Shisui exclaimed, "Damn, not only are you incredibly strong, but you're also sharp-witted." As Sasuke observed some Uchiha girls approaching, he wondered about the hearts in their eyes, suspecting it might be related to the Sharingan.

"It's not the Sharingan. It signifies something else," explained a brown-haired girl. "Hello, nice to meet you. You probably already know, but I'm Uchiha Sasuke." Sasuke pondered the situation as trouble, hoping to avoid letting her read his thoughts, and it appeared she didn't. "Oh, how delightful. I'm Uchiha Izumi. You can call me Izumi big sis. I'm a friend of your big brother Itachi. By the way, do you remember when I tried to hold you a long time ago, and you squirmed and resisted? I pouted and all. Haha! But now it's great to see that we get along well." Sasuke responded, "I see. I apologize. I don't typically act that way, but as an infant, I cannot recall."

In this manner, many other Uchiha clan members introduced themselves to Sasuke. Despite some of them exhibiting attitude problems, Sasuke didn't mind, as they treated him well, perhaps due to his strength. The day passed with the Uchiha clan members who were free celebrating Sasuke's birthday. Despite his claimed emotional detachment, Sasuke found himself enjoying the festivities. After witnessing his strength, his father even granted him permission to venture outside alone, under the supervision of trusted individuals, while overseeing his training when he was available, starting the following day.

Under the cover of night, Fugaku, Shisui, Mikoto, and Itachi gathered together in a specific location. Fugaku initiated the conversation, asking Shisui for his impressions. "What are your thoughts on him, Shisui?" he inquired. Shisui responded, "If I may be honest, he is truly extraordinary for his age. In fact, comparing my skills to his when I was his age, there wouldn't even be a debate. His taijutsu abilities are already at a Genin level, approaching Chunin level soon." Mikoto interjected, "But Shisui, you were just as strong as Sasuke at that age, so don't..."

Itachi interrupted his mother, saying, "No, Mom. You're not seeing the bigger picture. I don't know why, but Sasuke was intentionally holding back right from the start. Those two moves—the unusual one and the turning kick—were the only instances where he showcased his power." Mikoto, confused, asked, "Power?" Fugaku clarified, "What Itachi means is that those two moves were the only times he utilized his near-full power..." The realization dawned upon everyone, revealing the true potential and strength of Uchiha Sasuke.

"With my Sharingan, I could perceive it, especially during that final kick. He infused it with chakra. Moreover, when he struck you with the back elbow, he was fixating his gaze on the target, while in the second instance, he didn't. It indicated meticulous planning leading up to that final kick," Fugaku elaborated.

Shisui exclaimed, "Wait! He can already utilize chakra to such an extent? Damn. I sensed chakra, but I had no idea he could employ chakra-enhanced attacks. And yes, I noticed his tactical strategy." The atmosphere grew tense, prompting Mikoto to interject, "Then why did he hold back and not inform us?" Fugaku countered, "No, that's not true. If he intended to conceal his strength and intelligence, he wouldn't have revealed them during the battle. Plus, I got the feeling that he didn't wanted to spend more effort than he actually had to, to defeat his opponent. Anyway, I'm retiring to bed after tending to some clan matters. Oh, and you can inform Shisui about what happened six months ago."

Curious, Shisui inquired, "What happened back then?" They proceeded to recount how Sasuke had managed to perform the Fire Ball Jutsu to a certain degree at such a young age. Shisui's interest in the enigmatic figure known as Uchiha Sasuke grew even further.

Sasuke's Pov :-

For the very first time, I received permission to venture outside. The current time was approximately 10:01 am, and I had just finished relishing my favorite tomato salad with rice. "So, Mom..." I began to ask. She responded, "Alright. You may go, but remember to stay out of trouble, avoid wrongdoing, and don't stray too far, alright?" "Yes, Mom," I eagerly replied, my face brimming with excitement. However, before I could set off, she paused and said, "Wait a moment, Sasuke." I attentively listened as she continued, "Would you mind if some shinobi from Konohagakure accompanied you? We've arranged for a highly capable individual to join you."

"Alright, Mom," I agreed, recognizing that while my freedom might be restricted, it would ensure my safety. I was certain that this world harbored individuals who harbored ill intentions towards others, particularly with the presence of chakra, a formidable power.

"Very well, you two, come over here. Take this; I've prepared lunch for the three of you. Ensure that Sasuke eats his lunch, alright? And be back home by 05:30 pm. You're aware of the rest; Lord Hokage must have already informed you," my mother instructed as two shinobi approached us.

"Mikoto-san, you didn't have to go out of your way for this," expressed a white-haired older brother. Another older brother, with brown hair, added, "Indeed, you really didn't have to." I surmised that they were most likely Genin or Chunin from Konohagakure. "Oh, it's no trouble at all. Since you both willingly accepted this lower-ranked mission, despite your aptitude. Mizuki-kun and Iruka-kun," my mother replied with a warm smile.

Third Person Pov :-

In the depths of an obscure realm, a wounded man lay surrounded by his comrades, diligently tending to his injuries. As a sinister smile played across his face, his mind whispered, 'Ah, the time has come for me to acquire my coveted kekkei genkai. Play your part well, Mizuki-kun.'

Meanwhile, a figure of great significance arrived, inquiring, "How are the preparations progressing?" The other, exuding confidence, responded, "Rest assured, our plan is foolproof. The boy's escape is an impossibility."

Pleased with the assurance, the significant figure's countenance twisted into an evil smirk, their thoughts weaving a malevolent tapestry, 'Ah, yes. With this, the Uchiha clan's downfall is all but certain. Once the second child of their main lineage is abducted under the watchful eyes of Konohagakure's shinobi, their hearts shall ignite with hostility. The subsequent steps will unfold effortlessly, leading to the ultimate demise of this clan tainted by nefarious chakra. And then, I shall guide the Shinobi world towards its true and destined path.'

"I hope so." Saying he disappeared.

( AN :- I don't know how I did this, but I did it anyway. So what were your thoughts? Also I couldn't title this chapter 'The three Uchihas' as I planned cuz after seeing Sasuke's power, not seeing his fighting ability for Fugaku is not reasonable and all. And how shall Sasuke face with Mizuki in the next chapter. I have planned only the last fight with Mizuki and few other things, I just don't know how to lure Sasuke and Iruka to that forest area where the main battle occurs, if you guys have got any suggestions do tell me in the comments. )