The old Uchiha house was originally located in a huge area in the corner of Konoha, and belonging to the Uchiha sphere of influence. The wall separating the original Uchiha family and the village has been demolished. Except for the clan leader's house belonging to Uchiha Fugaku and the sacrificial site, the Minaka Shrine, which has been returned to Uchiha Sasuke, all other assets were taken back by the village as a homeless object.

Even so, in this seemingly forgotten corner, even on the New Year's festive day, it is as deserted as a ghost. The village's senior management has tried to make use of this place, but almost no one wants to come to this place, with exquisite and staggered houses, and no one buys them. Not only because the Uchiha family offended too many people when they were in charge of the Konoha Guard, but also the bloody night of the genocide, which makes everyone feel that this place is very ominous and unconsciously avoids it.

While others were having fun at home, Uchiha Sasuke spent the lonely New Year alone. It has been several years since the entire clan was killed. Sasuke gradually got used to his life alone. The desire for hatred is not reduced, but hidden deeper, the weakness of complaining about the world has been abandoned, and the pursuit of power has even more urged people to make progress. Even on this day, Sasuke did not stop his routine practice courses.

In the training ground, the electric sparks and crackling sounds were particularly clear in this open area full of snow. After a long time, Sasuke, who was a little tired, found a relatively dry and refreshing place, took out the dry food that was a little frozen in the backpack, and slowly replenished the consumed energy with the warm water in the thermos.

At this moment, a squeezing sound of stepping on the snow went from far to near, and soon stopped in front of Sasuke.

"What are you here to do?" The person who came was the temporary teammate of Class 7, Shan Shao's stroke.

Sasuke had no good feelings for this senior who looked kind, and of course he didn't have much disgust. He was just an acquaintance who had no friendship and had only communicated during the mission. What's strange is that when he came here at this time, there was no one around, obviously it was for him!

"I'm really trying hard to not give up practicing on holidays!" Shan Zhongfeng said in a kind tone.

Sasuke looked at the smiling blonde boy with some vigilance. The mountain stroke, which had always had a weak presence, rarely attracted his attention. He rarely spoke in front of him and Sakura, and of course he did not seem withdrawn and difficult to get close to. It seemed that this was the first time he came to him alone.

Seeing that Sasuke did not respond, he had expected the stroke of the mountain.

"It seems that Sasuke, you need strength very much. Maybe I can provide some help!"

"Help?" Sasuke said with a sneer, "It seems that you are also the spokesperson for some big shot. Unfortunately, you will know how you look. You and the people behind you are not worth my extra time."

"It's wrong to judge people by their appearance, Sasuke." With his curved eyes, Yamatsu Feng did not show any dissatisfaction with being looked down upon. "My strength is not as simple as it seems. Is the big man behind me not inferior to Naruto?"

"Not losing to Naruto? His tone is really big..." Sasuke slowly put away the water cup and food, patted the snow water stained on his body, and then stood up and walked to Yamatsutsu, "Since you are so confident, let's fight and see if you are as powerful as you brag about!"

Shan Zhongfeng waved his hand and said, "Don't be so impatient. There will be opportunities in the future. Soon, you will understand what level of your strength is. I came here this time just to make you mentally prepared. If you are willing, you can tell me at any time."

Yamatsu understands that there will be a Chunin exam in less than a month, and there is no need to conflict with Uchiha Sasuke, whether it wins or loses, it will be more than worth the loss.

"Yes!" Seeing that he couldn't fight, Sasuke stopped entangling and turned around without saying a word.

Yamatsu, who just wanted to find an opportunity to plant seeds in Sasuke's heart, didn't care about Uchiha's rudeness, and then shouted behind him: "Behind me is a real big man, Orochimaru, who was once one of the three ninjas, your teacher Haki Kakashi is all subordinates who obey orders, and there is a person here that you absolutely care about!"

Sasuke, who was walking far ahead, stopped.

Seeing that Sasuke was finally concerned, Yamatsu continued, "Itachi Uchiha was once one of us."

What the Yamatsu Stroke did not explain is that, whether it was Haki Kakashi or Uchiha Itachi, although they obeyed Shimura Danzo, they were all members of the Anbu who belonged to the third generation of Naruto Sarutobi Hinazo, rather than the members of "roots".

"There is such a powerful person in the village, why didn't he become a Hokage?"

"After you join us, you will understand!" Whether it is persuasion or misleading, at least today's goal of Shan Stroke is to achieve it. The next step is to wait for the Chunin exam and make a decision depending on the situation.

"You are pretending to be a ghost, it seems that you are not as harmless as you appear! No matter what your purpose is, don't bother me again!"

After Uchiha Sasuke finished speaking, he left without looking back.

It was not until the figure disappeared that Yamatsu Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Since the secret technique of the mind affected Uchiha Sasuke, Yamatsu Feng knew that it was troublesome. Some things cannot be done one after another, which would be too obvious and would only cause suspicion and disgust. Since that is the case, it would be better to make clear the purpose directly. As long as one day Sasuke is dissatisfied with his strength and will always think of what he said today, then he would not be a complete failure.

...

Shuimu and Xiaochun's small family, which were not worried about family affairs, and had not many relatives, were a bit deserted, but they lived a relatively easy life.

It’s a pity that the holidays always pass very quickly, and in a blink of an eye it’s time to be busy again. Since the heavy snowfall since the Chinese New Year, the weather has gradually begun to warm up, and the snow melts very quickly. The warm south wind begins to blow. It seems that the pace of spring is coming quite quickly.

On the first day of rework on the long holiday, everyone seemed to be inactive. As a ninja who lives by fighting, naturally, they would not follow the steps like some non-combat type personnel.

Tsunade is actually a relatively lazy Naruto. She is not as respected as the third generation, and does not show off and win people's hearts. Her work so far is considered a sloppy.
Chapter completed!