[66] The First Lesson

After reaching shore, Sandayū Asama intended to take Kazahana Koyuki and leave, planning to hide their identities to evade Dotō Kazahana's pursuit.

But just then, Sora spoke up to stop them. "If you're worried about Dotō Kazahana hunting you down, why not join our Konoha? I hold some status there, and having you two join us wouldn't be difficult. I'm sure that in this vast ninja world, there's no safer place than Konoha."

Initially delighted, Sandayū soon became doubtful. It wasn't Konoha's security he questioned, but rather whether Sora really had the authority to make such an offer.

After all, no matter how you looked at him, he was just a kid, so Sandayū discreetly glanced at Kakashi.

"He's the Hokage's younger brother. Having you join Konoha will be simple," Kakashi responded, easily understanding Sandayū's hesitation and giving Sora a helpful assist.

However, he chose not to reveal Sora's true influence—it wasn't necessary.

Sandayū immediately brightened up and said happily, "If that's the case, then the princess and I would be honored to go to Konoha. Many thanks to you two ninja!"

Kazahana Koyuki also smiled softly, bowing respectfully to thank them.

Having convinced the pair to stay, Sora felt great, eager to return immediately to Konoha. But Sandayū and Koyuki weren't ninja, and their speed was limited. Thus, they had to buy a carriage in the nearest town.

After five exhausting days of travel, the four finally arrived back in Konoha.

Upon seeing Konoha's luxury, Sandayū and Koyuki stared in shock. Even their former kingdom paled in comparison to a mere villager's home here.

"This... this...!"

Sandayū stammered for a while, unable to form a coherent sentence.

The villagers had long grown accustomed to such reactions from newcomers. Instead, they warmly greeted Sora with the utmost respect, further confusing the pair.

They knew he was the Hokage's brother, but was such reverence really necessary?

Unfortunately, nobody explained it to them. They could only follow Sora and Kakashi to the Hokage's office.

Just as they stepped inside, Sora noticed Uchiha Fugaku was there as well. Fugaku's face brightened immediately upon seeing Sora. "You finally returned! Hurry up and start teaching!"

Sora briefly greeted Minato, mentioned Koyuki's situation, and then Fugaku dragged him away.

On the way to the Uchiha compound, Sora learned Fugaku had become a Konoha Elder.

It didn't take long for them to arrive at the Uchiha compound.

Seeing Sora, the gathered Uchiha clansmen became visibly upset, glaring at him angrily. Yet, aware of Sora's strength and seeing Fugaku accompanying him, nobody dared stop them.

Once at the Uchiha ancestral hall, Fugaku quickly summoned all clansmen who had awakened their Sharingan, making them Sora's first batch of students.

Those remaining would learn afterward from these first students.

From then on, Sora's title as a teacher of the Uchiha clan was officially established, even becoming part of future Uchiha teachings—but that would come later.

Within five minutes, all 318 clansmen who had awakened their Sharingan arrived.

Glancing around, Sora spotted six-year-old Itachi and his good friend Shisui among them.

Unlike the hostile gazes of the others, these two boys stared at Sora in admiration, their eyes sparkling with excitement.

They'd wanted to ask about this matter earlier, but Sora had directly solved it, making him even more impressive in their eyes.

"Someday, I'll become just like Sora-sama!" young Uchiha Itachi secretly vowed to himself.

After observing for a moment, Sora understood their overall attitude. Lazily sitting on the podium, he prepared to put on his performance.

"I know you guys don't respect me. You're too proud, thinking the great Uchiha clan doesn't need teaching from an outsider. Sadly, you're all far too weak, so just obediently listen to my lesson!"

These words instantly ignited the crowd below. If Fugaku hadn't been watching nearby, they might've immediately challenged Sora.

But Sora wasn't finished yet. He continued mockingly, "What do you weaklings even have to be proud of? The Uchiha's reputation was built by Uchiha Madara—does that have anything to do with you? You weren't even born yet!"

"And after Madara left, what happened? You only got weaker and weaker, yet your arrogance only grew—how impressive!"

Seeing the furious faces of the clansmen, Sora pushed further. "After Madara left, he became taboo in your clan. How can you shamelessly flaunt a reputation earned by someone you yourselves banned?"

Every sentence stabbed like sharp knives into their hearts.

Unknowingly, all present—except Shisui and Itachi—activated their Sharingan out of anger.

Facing hundreds of activated Sharingan, Sora wasn't nervous at all; instead, he felt a bit pleased.

The Uchiha were the kind who refused respect. When spoken to politely, they'd show disdain. Only when beaten down and belittled would they strive fiercely to prove themselves.

However, seeing the situation nearing its limit—Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan had even started spinning—Sora swiftly made his move. Hundreds of books appeared from his personal space, accurately flying toward each person, exactly one per person.

The cover boldly read, "The Correct Way for an Uchiha to Be Proud."

It was a book Sora had specifically written to fool them, later mass-printed by Minato.

"Read it carefully! Your so-called pride is just foolishness. What's written inside is true pride!"

With these disdainful words, Sora contemptuously looked down at the crowd again, nearly causing them to faint from anger.

Immediately, someone picked up the book, opened their Sharingan to the fullest, and rapidly copied the contents inside.

"Damn! I forgot they could do that!" Seeing their actions, Sora immediately slapped his forehead in annoyance.

Now, there was barely any need for teaching. These clansmen could master everything instantly.

All that remained was for Fugaku, their Mangekyō Sharingan-wielding leader, to set an example.

The Mangekyō held immense prestige within the Uchiha clan, and everyone revered and aspired to achieve it.

As long as the book's contents deeply impacted them, causing them to reconsider their own pride, Fugaku would naturally lead them in trying out its teachings.

Although initial results might be underwhelming, Sora had another strategy.

Once they noticed the improved attitudes of Konoha's villagers, everything would surely fall into place!

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