Uchiha Clan Estate, Orphanage.
After eating, Renye wasn't in a hurry to go back, instead, he wandered to the Clan Estate.
Compared to the Senju Clan, he'd rather stay in the orphanage.
"Renye, you're back!" Uchiha Shun saw Renye arrive and ran to him, excitedly.
He had already learned that his friend was adopted by Senju Tobirama.
"I came back to see you guys..." Renye explained.
This time he returned to the Clan Estate not just to see his friend, but also to ask the director for a Ninjutsu scroll.
The Uchiha Clan had its own clan vault, storing various strategic materials, including a large number of Ninjutsu scrolls.
These Ninjutsu scrolls were a unified reward for the new generation of clan members, and also a way to show the new generation the clan's heritage and encourage them to contribute more to the clan.
Typically, every Uchiha Clan member, once they could extract Chakra and had the potential to become a Ninja, could go and claim a Ninjutsu scroll.
However, to acquire new Ninjutsu scrolls, it usually required Merits or equivalent exchange.
Senju Tobirama had not yet established the Ninja School, so currently, it was basically self-sufficient for clan Ninja, and there was no such thing as commoner Ninja.
Commoner Ninja only gradually began to emerge after the Ninja School was established.
Without the Ninja School, it was almost impossible for ordinary people to become Ninja.
Renye's Chakra volume was now sufficient to cast some low-level Ninjutsu, so he urgently needed a Ninjutsu scroll to improve himself.
Ninjutsu was the most common and important offensive and defensive method for Ninja in combat.
Only by mastering a few powerful Ninjutsu could one's own strength become stronger.
Thinking this, after chatting with Uchiha Shun for a while, Renye bid him farewell and went to the director's office.
The bearded director was visibly surprised to see Renye arrive, "Renye, why are you back?"
Could it be that this child was bullied in the Senju Clan?
He began to regret letting Renye leave with the Senju brothers earlier.
But there was nothing he could do, who made Senju Hashirama the Hokage?
Ever since Lord Madara defected, he had clearly perceived that the Village had strengthened its vigilance against the Uchiha.
Under such circumstances, they had no choice but to agree.
Just as the director was lost in thought, Renye spoke, "Director, I'd like to ask you for a Ninjutsu scroll."
The director snapped back to reality and asked, somewhat curiously, "Renye, is your Chakra volume sufficient now?"
"Don't worry, Director." Renye said confidently, "It's enough to cast a few Ninjutsu!"
Upon hearing this, the director nodded in satisfaction, his eyes revealing admiration: "Not bad, it seems you've been training very diligently."
Renye's training speed was among the top tier in the orphanage, even not weaker than some of the clan's geniuses.
Children of the Uchiha Clan would have specialized Jonin instructors after the age of eight; before that, they were taught by elders at home.
The orphanage, however, was a bit special; they had no parents to teach them, and the director could only spare time to instruct them, so the efficiency was naturally much lower than that of a normal Uchiha, which was unavoidable.
"Renye, I hope you continue to train hard." The director pulled open a drawer and took out a scroll from it.
"I will." Renye took the scroll, his expression solemn.
After bidding farewell to the director, Renye left the office.
After Renye left, the director sighed helplessly: "Alas, what a good child, what a pity..."
If Renye hadn't been adopted by the Senju, he would have wanted to personally guide Renye; he was truly a promising talent.
The director knew very well that Renye was not valued by the Senju, otherwise he wouldn't have specifically returned to him for a Ninjutsu scroll.
Senju Tobirama was powerful, how could he not have Fire Release Ninjutsu scrolls?
"Perhaps Lord Madara's actions were correct..."
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Senju Clan Land.
Renye returned to the Senju Clan Land with the scroll, already eager to go back and learn Ninjutsu.
"I wonder what kind of Ninjutsu it is?" Renye said expectantly.
Just then, two slightly stout kids suddenly darted out from ahead, blocking the path completely with their arms crossed.
The taller one raised his chin, his face full of provocation:
"Hey, kid, are you the Uchiha adopted by Lord Tobirama?"
As for how the two knew Renye's identity?
Of course, it was the Uchiha fan clan crest on Renye's clothes that gave him away.
The conspicuous clan crest made it hard not to recognize...
Renye frowned, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart.
He didn't expect to encounter troublemakers; he was planning to go back and practice Ninjutsu.
"Get lost, I don't have time to play house with you."
The two kids wouldn't give up; the taller one attacked first, swinging his fists and rushing over.
Renye deftly dodged, easily evading him, and the taller one stumbled, nearly falling.
Seeing this, the shorter one pulled a kunai from his waist and wildly lunged at Renye.
A cold glint flashed in Renye's eyes; he suddenly reached out and grabbed the opponent's wrist, who cried out in pain, and the kunai in his hand dropped to the ground.
"You're really annoying, aren't you!" Renye showed no mercy, kicking the shorter one flying.
This scoundrel had already resorted to using a weapon, so Renye naturally wouldn't hold back.
The taller one recovered and charged again, but unfortunately, they were no match for Renye.
Before long, the two kids lay on the ground, groaning incessantly.
Renye picked up the kunai from the ground and threw it at the shorter one.
With a "whoosh," the kunai flew past the shorter one's cheek, leaving a trail of blood, then plunged straight into the dirt next to his head, half-buried, still trembling slightly.
The shorter one's face turned pale with fright; he stood frozen in place, not daring to make a sound.
He was so close, he was so close to dying!
The taller one was also greatly startled by this scene, shrinking to the side, not daring to breathe.
This Uchiha was simply too cruel and terrifying!
Renye patted the dust off his body, looked down at the two from above, his voice cold and devoid of emotion:
"If you dare to bother me again next time, I'll kill you!"
The two were immediately scared out of their wits; they felt that Renye wasn't joking and would really kill them!
Ignoring their physical pain, they struggled to get up from the ground and fled as if for their lives.
Renye watched them leave expressionlessly; in the Ninja World, violence is always the simplest path.
In the shadows.
Senju Tobirama quietly watched this scene, taking out his portable notebook and writing in it.
On the notebook, it read 【Uchiha Observation Manual】.
Once Renye's figure had completely disappeared, Senju Tobirama's figure flashed, appearing before the two kids.
The two kids cried out when they saw Senju Tobirama arrive:
"Waaah, Lord Tobirama, he hit too hard..."
They were actors specifically hired by Senju Tobirama, with the purpose of observing Uchiha Renye's reaction.
Senju Tobirama comforted them, "You've worked hard, here's your reward."
Saying this, he took out a stack of banknotes and handed them to the two.
"Hehe, thank you, Lord Tobirama."
The two kids' faces immediately lit up with smiles upon receiving the money.
"That Uchiha kid is really difficult to handle..."
Senju Tobirama looked at the contents of the notebook, his expression complex.