Ch-4

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"Do you have something to say to me and Uchiha-sama, Hiroyoshi?" Aina asked, just a hint of anger in her voice as she towered over me.

The caretaker was not a very tall woman, standing around five feet three inches. If I had been in my old body, I would have easily been at least a half a foot taller than her. However, in my current body, I was merely half of her size.

And it was frustrating.

Even more frustrating was the fact that I was being scolded at the age of twenty-four. Technically, I was seven years old and I understood that I was being scolded because she assumed I was a child. Even so, it felt irritating since I was mentally an adult. And it didn't help that Mikio was watching the whole scene unfold with a smirk. When I arrived at the Academy with the two Uchiha, I was scolded by Aina rather harshly. That was when I discovered that Mikio Uchiha was the head of the Uchiha clan while Mikoto was the heiress. That was why the orphanage caretaker was making a scene in front of the Academy; in her eyes, disturbing the Uchiha head while he was going about his business was a grave sin.

Instead of making a smartass comment, I bowed my head to the two adults. "I'm sorry for causing you both trouble, Aina-san and Uchiha-sama."

The Uchiha male waved his hand. "It was no trouble at all. Hiro kept my daughter entertained while we walked here. Do not punish him too severely."

"Of course, Uchiha-sama. I also apologize for losing sight of him and disturbing your walk with your daughter." The caretaker replied.

Mikio gave her a curt nod before walking away with his daughter. He gave me a small smile as he turned away, while Mikoto gave me an enthusiastic wave while saying, "I'll see you later, Hiro-chan!"

I gave the girl a genuine smile and a friendly wave in return. While the girl was young and immature, she was rather easy to talk to and was just as excited as I was to join the Academy. Despite my orphan status and my adult-like attitude, she had no issue treating me as a friend and even Mikio had no qualms of her talking to me. And I wasn't against befriending the young Uchiha heiress. After all, she was friendly and was a powerful ally that could help me in the future.

It certainly didn't hurt to make connections and relationships at a young age.

When the Uchiha pair was out of earshot, Aina turned to me and pinched her lips together, "I'm sorry about that, Hiroyoshi, but I needed to act strictly in front of you at least while Uchiha-sama was still here. You'll learn in the Academy why the Uchiha clan is respected in Konoha. I suggest you don't talk to Uchiha-sama's daughter, as she is the clan heiress and the Uchiha clan might not look kindly if you decided to befriend her."

"But Uchiha-sama didn't mind when I talked to her before." I wondered out loud, visibly confused about her statement.

Aina shook her head and stared sternly into my eyes, "It was most likely because you were lost and he was feeling generous. Do not take his kindness for granted and be wary around the Uchiha heiress. Do you understand?"

I didn't, but I nodded anyway. I decided to see how the first few days would play out with Mikoto before making any final judgments. I assumed it was due to the reputation and prestige of the Uchiha clan, and if that was the case, it would explain why the clan was so isolated from the rest of the village. With the village either fearing or revering the Uchiha clan, it was no wonder why the clan was so remote despite being the most prestigious clan in the village.

Satisfied with my response, Aina grabbed my hand and led me through the Academy gates. "Come on, Hiroyoshi. We need to take you to the office to finish your registration!"

I took a deep breath and breathed out as I walked through the entrance and towards the Academy.