Naruto: Starting With Three Tomoe Sharingan, Girlfriend Kushina

The Uchiha clan's ancestral shrine was roughly divided into inner and outer sections, covering a vast area.

Today was the mid-year clan meeting, and the shrine was bustling with people, full of noise and excitement.

When Ryun arrived, he heard a clan elder giving a speech. He listened casually for a while but quickly found it unbearably boring—full of empty talk about clan glory and other meaningless nonsense.

Enduring nearly an hour of the old man's lecture, the most important part of the clan meeting—the mealtime—soon arrived.

Ryun needed to attend this clan gathering before he could request to leave early. Otherwise, he couldn't just walk out as he pleased. These were the Uchiha clan's rules, which Asuka had informed him of beforehand.

"So troublesome…"

Ryun curled his lip and dawdled for a while before reluctantly making his way to the dining table designated for his age group.

Since he was just a shadow clone, he couldn't eat anything. If he arrived too early, he would just be sitting there awkwardly, which would be embarrassing if others noticed.

So he decided to time his arrival carefully, showing up only when the meal was nearly over.

The moment he stepped into the 8-15 age group's dining area, someone called out his name.

"Hey, isn't this the famous Little Brat making waves at the academy? Why are you so late? Here to wash dishes?"

A newly graduated Uchiha genin sneered.

His name was Uchiha Kariu, and he had been beaten up by Ryun back when he was in the sixth grade. Since he no longer had to return to the academy, he no longer had any reason to fear Ryun, so his courage had grown.

His words immediately drew mocking laughter from the other genin at the table.

These people were clearly part of the same clique, and hearing one of their own throw shade, some naturally knew how to play along.

"Do I have a habit of arriving early?"

Ryun's response was shocking. With just one simple retort, he wiped the smirks off everyone's faces at the table.

Instead, they looked stunned and furious.

"Who the hell is this brat? What's his name? How can he be so damn arrogant?"

One of the genin at the table spoke angrily.

Ryun hadn't planned to linger at their table, but hearing this—and considering he couldn't eat and had nothing better to do—he turned and walked back to them.

"Who do you think you are? You think you're worthy of asking for my name?"

While others were here to socialize over a meal, Ryun wasn't planning to eat tonight, so he might as well "ruin the mood" for them…

After all, fighting wasn't allowed during the clan gathering, but "trash-talking" was something he excelled at…

Besides, he didn't take these kids seriously at all.

Genin and academy students? He wasn't afraid of them…

In fact, even if he ran into a clan jonin or elder right now, he wouldn't be nervous. After all, he had already caught Orochimaru's attention. If any conflict arose, who would dare disrespect the Hokage's disciple?

"W-what did you just say???"

The genin's face twisted in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

But Ryun didn't even spare him a glance. Instead, he walked up to Uchiha Kariu and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't think just because you graduated, you can talk nonsense in front of me."

"If I don't like what someone says, I won't give them face."

"My name, Uchiha Ryun, is known by everyone at the academy. Didn't you know?"

As he spoke, Ryun lightly patted Kariu's cheek.

Then, he pointed at the youngest academy student at the table.

"You didn't know either?"

This kid was the same age as Ryun and was Uchiha Kariu's cousin. He still had another year left at the academy…

Now that Ryun had singled him out, his face instantly turned pale, and he waved his hands awkwardly, signaling that he had nothing to do with this…

Everyone in the fifth year knew about the "Black and Red Duo." Even the "Red Menace" could teach him a lesson, let alone the far more terrifying "Black Menace."

"He's too arrogant!!!"

Many of the kids who heard the commotion gasped in shock.

They had never seen someone so brazen in their lives… His domineering attitude and words left many of them completely stunned.

"Where did this brat come from? He's way too damn full of himself…"

Some clan genin who didn't know Ryun muttered under their breaths, but their voices were noticeably quieter.

"It… it was just a joke. Don't take it seriously, Ryun." Uchiha Kariu forced a smile and tried to explain.

Since he wasn't strong enough, he didn't dare talk back. According to Uchiha Yuta's estimates, Ryun's strength might already be close to that of a chunin.

"Ryun, come sit over here…"

Someone from another table noticed the commotion and quickly waved at him.

The speaker was Uchiha Seimaru, who had a decent relationship with Ryun at the academy. His table also had a small group of friends.

"Ryun…"

"Ryun…"

"Little Brat…"

When he walked over to their table, several academy students stood up to greet him.

This guy had a huge reputation at the academy, and many clansmen were willing to befriend him. Unfortunately, he had made it clear that he didn't form gangs or join cliques, nor did he like being followed around like some entourage.

Otherwise, he could have easily gathered a whole group of underlings by now.

Ryun sat with them, chatting and laughing. Though he didn't touch any of the food on the table, many still took the initiative to serve him dishes.

"My stomach's a bit upset today, so I really can't eat. I appreciate the gesture, though. Next time, I'll treat you all to a meal…"

Ryun smiled and gave a polite response.

"If your stomach hurts, why are you still here? If you can't eat, then get lost!"

A very unpleasant voice suddenly rang out.

Ryun instinctively turned toward the source and saw a familiar face.

"Uchiha… Kazuyo?"

Ryun muttered the name in surprise.

"Ryun, Kazuyo has taken Uchiha Fugaku as his big brother since graduating. It's best not to provoke him directly. Just let it go…"

Uchiha Seimaru whispered a warning.

"Uchiha Fugaku, huh…"

Ryun murmured the name, then glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, who was sitting at the same table as Kazuyo.

Of course, Ryun knew about Uchiha Fugaku. Even his original self had memories of him.

This guy was the eldest grandson of the clan's high elder and the future clan leader.

Despite his young age, he had already gathered a large group of followers.

Fugaku had just witnessed Ryun's arrogant display and believed that someone so incapable of staying low-key would never achieve anything great—they'd just die an early death.

So he quietly signaled for Uchiha Kazuyo to speak up. Uchiha Fugaku wanted to see what other outrageous boasts that formerly timid little brat could come up with.