Chapter 20 Uchiha’s family banquet
Chapter 20 Uchiha’s family banquet
Sakura stared at Sasuke beside her in surprise, not understanding why he was reacting so strongly all of a sudden.
Sasuke, who had been calmly watching the screen just moments before, now had his pupils constrict, his face changed drastically, and even his breathing became rapid.
Sakura asked softly with concern, "Sasuke, what's wrong?"
[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kakashi noticed Sasuke's unusual behavior and sighed softly.
He stared intently at the screen, thinking to himself, "Naruto's dream... it's packed with too much information."
"Calm down, this is just Naruto's dream."
However, Sasuke did not respond to Kakashi, nor did he pay attention to Sakura's concern. He just stared intently at the screen, his fists clenching unconsciously.
Why... in Naruto's dream, his mother wasn't dead!
What made him even more uneasy was...
The dream suggests that Naruto's mother, Mikoto Uchiha, seems to have a very good, close relationship with him!
How could this be... Sasuke's chest heaved rapidly, his breathing erratic.
If I keep watching, will I really be able to see my mother?
Upon thinking of this, Sasuke could no longer suppress his emotions, and his body trembled slightly.
The anticipation and excitement mixed with fear and unease surged in his chest like a tide, almost overwhelming him.
He was breathing rapidly in front of the camera, and the light reflected in his black pupils trembled incessantly.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Shi Yu, hidden in the shadows, watched the soaring emotion value on the system panel and couldn't stop smiling.
He rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"As expected of 'Second Pillar'... He's usually quiet, but when he does make a move, it's a massive amount of emotional energy!"
On the screen, the dream continues—
Naruto Uzumaki was sitting at his own dining table, looking confused and puzzled.
He scratched the back of his head and muttered, "That's strange. Why would that annoying Sasuke invite me to his celebration party?"
You see, he had never heard of any Uchiha celebration banquet, and given Sasuke's usual attitude towards him, it was impossible for him to have invited him to the banquet.
Naruto in the dream was puzzled by this, but he didn't ask any questions. He simply assumed it was his mother's arrangement and obediently got up to wash up.
A short while later, Naruto finished washing up and returned to the dining table refreshed. He then happily enjoyed a hearty breakfast with his parents.
"Mom's cooking is so good!" Naruto exclaimed, his face beaming with enjoyment.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kushina smiled gently as she watched her son wolf down his food.
Minato also slightly raised the corners of his mouth.
After breakfast, Minato Namikaze put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said apologetically to his wife and children, "I'm sorry, Kushina, Naruto. I have some official business to attend to and can't come with you. You go to the Uchiha's side first, and I'll head over as soon as I finish my work."
"Eh—"
Upon hearing this, Naruto couldn't help but purse his lips, drawing out his words with some disappointment.
He had intended to ask his father for the secrets of cultivating the "second stage" while he was washing the dishes, but before he could even speak, his father was about to leave.
Naruto's eyes dimmed, and he could only nod: "Okay, then Dad, hurry up and come."
Minato patted Naruto's head apologetically, then got up and left.
After closing the door, Naruto pouted as he cleared away the dishes: "Hmph, Dad is really something, he's always so busy."
Despite complaining, Naruto obediently cleared away the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them by himself.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +100!]
Seeing this, Kushina smiled with relief and stepped forward to help wipe the dishes clean. She said gently, "Naruto, stop grumbling. Your father is busy for the village. It's okay if we go a little later."
"Um……"
Naruto nodded sullenly and said nothing more.
He quickly washed the dishes and dried his hands.
At this moment, Kushina had already packed what she needed to go out and called out from the entrance, "Naruto, let's go! Don't keep Sasuke and the others waiting~"
Naruto agreed and quickly ran over to change his shoes.
The mother and son set off, heading towards the Uchiha clan's territory.
It was early morning, and sunlight was shining on the streets of Konoha Village.
Naruto followed Kushina and noticed that the villagers they met along the way greeted them with warm and respectful smiles.
"Good morning, Lady Kushina!"
"Good morning, Naruto-sama!"
Many neighbors greeted him warmly.
People who used to treat us coldly in reality are now as warm as a spring breeze.
This made Naruto feel a little uncomfortable at first, but then a feeling of indescribable happiness and satisfaction welled up inside him.
He straightened his back and greeted each villager who greeted him with a smile; his bright and sunny face was like the warm golden sun.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
The three people in the audience looked at this scene and couldn't help but exchange a glance, their feelings becoming complicated.
In the scene, Kushina leads Naruto through a series of twists and turns, and soon they arrive at a wide street.
The buildings on both sides of the street are neat and simple, and the air seems to carry an atmosphere different from other streets in Konoha.
The vermilion fan-shaped emblem of the Uchiha clan is visible everywhere, proving that this is indeed the territory of the Uchiha clan.
Naruto followed his mother onto a stone-paved path. There were many formally dressed clansmen coming and going around them, all seemingly heading in the same direction.
He looked around curiously; this was his first time attending a gathering in Uchiha territory.
Strangely, Naruto felt that the environment here was somewhat unfamiliar.
It was somewhat different from the area where the Uchiha clan was located, as he remembered it.
But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was different.
Perhaps it's because I've never been to the Uchiha clan's territory before?
Naruto scratched his head, not dwelling on it, and followed closely behind Kushina, who walked with practiced ease.
However, just as the two entered the Uchiha clan's territory, Sasuke in the audience suddenly widened his eyes and stood up abruptly: "No! This isn't right!"
He gasped in surprise, his voice trembling with excitement.
Sakura was startled and looked up at Sasuke blankly, asking, "W-what's wrong?"
Sasuke's face turned pale, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He pointed to the screen showing the Uchiha neighborhood, his voice rising an octave:
"This isn't our Uchiha base! The buildings, the roads... everything's wrong!"
"Everything about the Uchiha clan in Naruto's dream... is completely wrong!"
As a series of questions came out, Sasuke's chest heaved violently, his expression one of fear and anxiety.
Then... what about my parents?
Is that wrong too?
He couldn't help but think of a series of questions.
Sasuke couldn't understand why Naruto's dream depicted the Uchiha clan's territory as a completely unfamiliar place.
If even the clans and territories are different, then could the parents in the dream be fake?
This terrifying thought tore at Sasuke's heart, and his emotions became increasingly intense.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
Kakashi quickly stood up, his brow furrowed as he looked at Sasuke, and said in a deep voice, "Calm down, Sasuke. What you saw... wasn't actually wrong."
He looked back at the screen, where the streets and shops reflected on it, though unfamiliar to the younger generation like Sasuke, gave Kakashi a jolt.
Those were clearly familiar scenes from his memory.
Kakashi's mind drifted back to memories of the past.
Many years ago, he accompanied his teacher here several times.
Obito's house is nearby...
Thinking of his deceased best friend, Kakashi couldn't help but feel a pang of melancholy and sorrow.
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kakashi explained in a low voice, "Sasuke, what you see before you is the original settlement of the Uchiha clan."
"The original base?" Sasuke was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
Sakura, standing to the side, looked blankly at Sasuke, then at Kakashi, completely bewildered: "What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'former base'? I don't understand at all..."
Kakashi raised his hand to signal Sakura to calm down, then slowly said, "The Uchiha clan originally lived in the center of Konoha Village, right next to the Hokage Building. But later, for... certain reasons, they were relocated to the edge of the village."
He paused briefly when he mentioned certain reasons, a hint of sadness crossing his face, but he quickly continued, "So, what Naruto saw in his dream was the original location of the Uchiha clan. Sasuke, it's normal that you didn't recognize it, because you were too young back then and don't have much of an impression of this place."
"The original...location..." Sasuke murmured, repeating the words over and over, gradually calming down amidst his shock.
He tried hard to recall fragments of his childhood, but he really couldn't remember living near the Hokage Building.
He only remembered that since he was old enough to understand, the Uchiha clan members had lived in that remote area of the village, until... the tragedy that changed his life happened.
Sasuke's hands clenched unconsciously, his expression shifting between light and shadow.
Seeing that Sasuke's emotions had calmed down a bit, Kakashi didn't say anything more.
He lowered his eyes and looked back at the screen, secretly marveling at the scene before him.
In Naruto's dream, even the old site of the Uchiha clan's territory before its relocation was presented... This kid has never been exposed to these inside stories before, so how did he describe them so realistically?
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