Naruto: This Uchiha is too innocent.

In the Uchiha mansion, a woman dressed in casual clothes knelt before a tea set, her hair simply tied up and draped over her chest.

At this moment, the woman was bending over, slowly brewing tea for the teacup in front of her. The dark green tea was emitting vibrant steam, and the air was filled with a refreshing aroma of tea.

This person is Uchiha Sora's mother, Uchiha Ria. Ria's original name was Kazamatsuri Ria. She came from the Kazamatsuri clan, who were skilled in wind release techniques. After marrying Momonosuke, she changed her name to Uchiha Ria. She was a refined and virtuous woman.

"Mother, the tea you brew is still the most fragrant."

Uchiha Sora took a sip of tea and sighed, "Compared to Father, what you brew is real tea. Father's tea was just water with tea leaves poured in."

"What are you talking about, kid?" Across from him, Momonosuke glared, his tone displeased, looking like he wanted to argue with Uchiha Sora.

Uchiha Sora curled his lip, his meaning self-evident.

"Alright, stop arguing with your father," Lia said reproachfully, but she wasn't really angry.

"So green." Shisui stuck out his tongue, looking embarrassed. "I really don't know why you guys like drinking this stuff."

The group looked at each other and smiled.

"Shisui, what we're savoring isn't tea, but life itself." Uchiha Sora patted his curly hair, his face serious.

"My brother is only twelve years old, what kind of life does he have to savor?" Zhishui retorted, then put down his cup. "I'm not drinking anymore, I'm going to cultivate."

With that, he crossed his legs and ran into the yard.

Soon, the sound of billiard balls clashing between shuriken and kunai could be heard...

The family was happy and harmonious.

Uchiha Sora was very happy. He thought this peaceful life was good and hoped to enjoy family happiness in his later years.

Momonosuke sat cross-legged with his head on his pillow, his posture while sipping tea was very proper, exuding the air of a grandmaster. Unlike Uchiha Kuji's scholarly appearance, Momonosuke was quite burly, his height of 1.9 meters giving him a very imposing presence.

Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes and spoke calmly.

"Kong, a guest has arrived. Go and greet him."

Uchiha Sora was taken aback. His adoptive father was very strong, at least stronger than him, and therefore his perception was more acute.

He nodded, stood up, casually threw on a coat, and went out.

Pushing open the door, I saw two figures walking towards me down the main road. The one in the lead had bandages wrapped around his right eye and arm. He exuded an air of authority and was clearly someone who had held a high position for many years.

Uchiha Sora narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Danzo?"

He was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that the guest his father mentioned was someone from the Dark Division, but he did not expect that it was actually from the Root Division, and that the Root Division leader himself had come.

Suddenly, he smelled something unusual.

Then, he turned to Shisui and called out, "Shisui, go practice in the backyard."

"Huh? Okay." Shisui nodded somewhat blankly, then took his ninja tools and headed to the backyard.

The tenderness in Uchiha Sora's eyes slowly disappeared. Shisui's eyes had been gouged out by Danzo, and now that he was here, he naturally wouldn't allow that to happen.

He then adjusted his expression, revealing a standard smile, just as Danzo and Ryoma arrived at the ticket booth.

He leaned forward slightly, extended his palm, and gestured "please."

"Danzo, my father has been waiting for you for a long time."

Danzo paused, his gaze falling on the small figure before him, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

"So you are Uchiha Sora?"

Uchiha Sora looked "surprised," and asked, "Danzo, the Jonin, knows me?"

"I've heard a little about it," Danzo said casually, then stepped into the courtyard. Ryoma Aburame, standing beside him, adjusted his sunglasses, revealing a kind smile.

Uchiha Sora didn't recognize this person, but judging from his "trendy" outfit, he knew that he belonged to the Aburame clan.

The Aburame clan is characterized by their expertise in manipulating insects and their exceptionally high combat intelligence.

Uchiha Sora silently memorized the man's appearance, intending to investigate him later. It was clear that this man was Danzo's confidant, and he had to take him seriously.

"Father, I've brought the person." Uchiha Sora knocked on the door.

"Enter."

Uchiha Sora opened the door, gesturing for the two to come in, and then tried to close the door and leave.

Unexpectedly, Danzo suddenly spoke up: "Little friend, you can stay here too."

Looking at his yellowed teeth, Uchiha Sora nodded, then found a spot to sit cross-legged.

"Assistant Danzo, it is my honor to have you grace my humble abode with your presence," Momonosuke said with a smile. Riya then poured tea for Danzo and Ryoma.

Danzo frowned almost imperceptibly. He had many titles, and "Hokage's Assistant" was actually one of the lowest. Momonosuke, however, addressed him as "assistant" from the outset, clearly a conscious attempt to lower his status.

"What a cunning old fox," he cursed inwardly.

However, he did not show any displeasure on the surface, and said with a smile, "It was my rudeness to come without prior notice, I hope you won't take offense."

"Not at all..."

The two exchanged pleasantries.

Uchiha Sora, standing to the side, couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Is this what they mean by "going through the process"?

He wasn't interested in such polite words; though he appeared physically present, his soul had already wandered off somewhere else.

However, Ryoma Aburame's expression remained unchanged, clearly indicating that he was also a seasoned veteran.

While Momonosuke was with Danzo, he was quietly observing Uchiha Sora.

Yes, she has an outstanding appearance, with delicate and well-proportioned features. She exudes a unique temperament from the inside out, and carries a maturity beyond her years. Her eyes also carry a just-right sense of world-weariness.

This child... is extraordinary.

This was his first impression.

Some people are born extraordinary; even if they just stand in a crowd and do nothing, others can immediately tell that they are gold among sand.

Clearly, in Aburame Ryoma's eyes, Uchiha Sora was this kind of person.

If Uchiha Sora knew what he was thinking, he would definitely call him an idiot.

Time passed slowly, and the polite words had been exchanged.

Danzo smiled and revealed his fangs.

"Master Momonosuke, actually, I've come here not just for a visit, but also to make a request."

Uchiha Sora snapped out of his daze, slowly sat up straight, and thought to himself, "This bastard is finally getting down to business."

Momonosuke's smile remained unchanged. "Please speak, Danzo's assistant. I will do my best within my capabilities."

Danzo sighed deeply, "As you know, Konoha is now besieged on all sides, and many of our elite troops have died at the hands of the enemy. We are currently... short-handed."

"Indeed, I heard a few days ago that a Jonin had died."

"Yes, that's why Konoha is in dire need of talent right now, and that's why I've come here."

Momonosuke fell into thought, his fingers unconsciously rubbing together.

Danzo was in no hurry and waited quietly.

After a long while, Momonosuke seemed to have finally made up his mind.

"Indeed, I have a few talented individuals in my lineage. Assistant, take whichever one you fancy."

As he spoke, he introduced several Uchiha clan members who were somewhat well-known.

Danzo listened silently as Momonosuke introduced each of these "talented individuals," without interrupting him, until the former finished speaking.

He shook his head slightly. "Master Momonosuke, those people you mentioned are indeed talented, but... they're not enough."

He stared straight at Momonosuke and slowly said, "What I want is a genius among geniuses, a prodigy, a talent who can become the foundation of Konoha."

Momonosuke slowly suppressed his smile and calmly looked at Danzo.

"I'm truly sorry, but my lineage currently lacks the prodigy you speak of. Perhaps... Chief Fugaku has one? Why don't you... go and take a look?"

Danzo shook his head. "Master Momonosuke, don't underestimate yourself. You have such a prodigy, and he's right here in front of you."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Uchiha Sora.

"I've taken a liking to him."