Konoha I am Uchiha

"Haha, it's really difficult for someone of your age to accompany an old man like me." The chubby old man in front of him chuckled and drank all the hot tea in the cup.

"Haha, what are you talking about?" Hiirago, who was sitting next to him, chuckled and agreed, "My brother often says that the seniors in the clan are rich in experience. I hope I can communicate and learn more with them."

"Haha, you kid. Even if you want to communicate, it shouldn't be with an old man like me who is about to die." Tetsuya smiled and poured tea for Hiiragi himself.

Hiirago picked up the tea cup flattered and said, "You are joking. You are one of the most experienced ninja seniors in the clan. Of course I hope to learn from you."

The two of them were kneeling opposite each other in the spacious living room.

Even though Hiirago is just a kid, I don't see Elder Tetsuya slacking off at all in terms of etiquette.

Unlike the grand appearance from the outside, the decoration in Elder Zheye's home is quite simple. There are no expensive porcelain or furniture made of rare wood, and there are no servants serving tea or water.

"Although the old man is old, he still has no problem with his own food and accommodation." As if he saw Hiirago's doubts, Elder Tetsuya explained with a smile.

"Over the past few years, I have gradually dismissed many servants in my family. Now there are only two people in this house, Qiu Shan and me, and it is a lot quieter."

"I'm sorry." Hiiragi didn't feel embarrassed at all.

Hiiragi has never seen anyone like Elder Tetsuya who is in charge of everything in his family since he came to this world.

Whether it was Fugaku, Hiruzen or Danzo, they were all surrounded by a bunch of people cheering, or there were a bunch of people hiding in the secrets of their homes. No matter what they want to do, they just need to open their mouths.

The only difference may be that they call the people around them differently.

There are subordinates, underlings, servants, and secretaries.

In fact, this is quite common in the world of Naruto. The world view of Naruto, which was born out of Japanese culture, originally included retainers, domestic servants, and domestic slaves.

As a man who has been influenced by the idea of ​​equality for more than thirty years in his previous life, Hiirago is not qualified to comment even if he feels uncomfortable with this. But he couldn't help but feel a little admiration for the elder Tetsuya in front of him.

"Shisui-kun has been very busy lately!" Elder Tetsuya sighed, "I heard that he is also highly regarded by the Hokage in the ANBU and has performed many important tasks."

"This junior is not sure about this." Although he has a good impression in his heart, he should be cautious and cannot talk too much. "You also know that there are many rules in ANBU. No matter what I ask, my brother won't tell me."

"Haha, it's okay. Of course I know that."

Elder Tetsuya laughed and said, "It's just a sigh. Shisui-kun, you are really the pride of our Uchiha clan."

"Haha, you're flattered." Hiirago looked proud but restrained his expression. "Although I also think that my brother is very powerful."

"This is not an exaggeration! Little Hiiragi." The old man patted Hiiragi's head. "You may not know how much Shisui-kun means to Uchiha and how much it means to Konoha."

Why do people who consider themselves elders like to pat the heads of juniors?

Hiirago's smile almost froze. "What do you mean?"

"Haha, it's not interesting. It's just Hiiragi, you have to practice hard and be as good as your brother in the future!" Elder Tetsuya said seriously.

Could it be that he asked me to come here just to care about him? From the current point of view, he is just an ordinary old man, who cannot even feel the momentum and oppression of a strong man.

Am I too worried?

Hiiragi sighed in a pretentious manner, "Don't put too much pressure on me... This is really embarrassing for me."

"Don't be discouraged, child." Elder Tetsuya turned to look at the oak tree planted in the yard. "I heard that you defeated the patriarch's Itachi in the practical class not long after school started."

Hiirago felt a shiver in his heart, this was not a topic that could be fooled.

"You really think highly of me." He showed a wry smile. "If I hadn't attacked him secretly and limited Itachi's ability to move because he didn't understand my new moves, I'm afraid I would have been defeated at that time."

"Although I'm very embarrassed..." Hiirago breathed a sigh of relief and suppressed his blush, as if he was embarrassed. "But overall, Itachi-kun is still better than me."

"Haha, what an amazing kid." Elder Tetsuya was not unhappy, but praised him, "It is also very important to be able to correctly understand your own strength level."

"You are so outstanding, have you ever considered graduating early? Join the family team earlier and contribute your strength to the Uchiha clan?" Tetsuya smiled with a kind face.

Hiiragi thought to himself, here comes the drama.

He had an expression on his face that was eager to try but hesitant to speak, and he spoke repeatedly, "Although I really want to...but..."

"But Itachi-kun is so much better than me, and he doesn't even plan to graduate early. Isn't it really not good for me to do this?"

"What does it matter? Itachi is Itachi, and you are you. There is no need to delay your own future for others! I know that you are a genius who is as talented as Shisui and Itachi. There is no need to stick to these small details."

Is this coaxing or provoking? Hiiragi was confused. According to Shisui's introduction to him, Elder Tetsuya should be a person who doesn't like to get involved in political struggles. How could he suddenly say this?

Hiiragi retreated under his piercing gaze and couldn't help but look at the plants in the yard.

"Haha, you really think too highly of me." He said tactfully, "Although the school system has been shortened, there are still many things worth learning in the school."

"I don't have the ability to be promoted so quickly in a short period of time like Kakashi-senpai."

He declined politely.

He meant two things. First, he had no plans to graduate. Second, he also expressed from a side perspective that his current status was not enough. Even if he graduated, he would not be able to help the clan.

"Really? Hiirago-chan is such a stable person." Tetsuya sighed and stopped trying to persuade him.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Hiirago quickly changed the subject, "Sir, I just discovered that the plants in your yard are growing very well."

"Sitting here, I can smell the fragrance of plants in the wind."

This is not because Hiirago is flattering others, but the plants here seem to be more vibrant than elsewhere.

At this time, at the turn of spring and summer, everything is flourishing, and the contrast between the vitality of the plants here is even more intense.

"Haha, the feng shui here seems to be very good!" Elder Tetsuya said with a smile, seeming to be very satisfied with Hiirago's praise. "If you don't dislike it, Hiirago-kun can stay here for a while."

Hiiragi naturally wouldn't stay at someone else's house. Not to mention that they are not familiar with each other, even if they are acquaintances, Hiirago will not easily stay in other people's homes due to the influence of his previous life.

"Thank you for your kindness. However, my brother will be back in the next two days, and I may not have the blessing to bother you." Hiiragi declined politely.

"Hiirago-kun, don't say that, I welcome you very much."

"I'm really sorry." Hiiragi didn't want to stay any longer. When he was about to leave, he looked up and saw a pair of three magatama sharingan eyes.

"It's better to stay and keep company with the old man!"