After Uchiha Itachi expressed his thanks, he wanted to reach for the snacks on the tea table, but his short arms limited his movement. He couldn't help but pout, whining that he couldn't reach.
Seeing this, Ryun couldn't help but smile. He personally tore open the jelly cups, picked one of each flavor, and placed them next to Itachi. Itachi's eyes shone with a dazzling light.
He then peeled off the jelly cup lid on the side. He knew how to eat them because his brother Itachi had brought him a few before when he came to visit him. They were all orange flavor, but they were so delicious.
But his Grandmaster gave him different flavors, including orange. He was so happy.
Ryun looked at Uchiha Itachi's childish appearance and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Was this the great filial son from the original story. The guy with the most shinobi spirit.
He didn't seem much different from an ordinary child. He was even somewhat cute.
Itachi sucked the jelly into his mouth, chewing, his cheeks moving on both sides, extremely adorable, making Tsunade's heart melt. She wished Itachi was her son.
Little did she know that this thought of hers would one day come true.
Ryun laughed. He flicked Itachi's forehead. Itachi cried out in surprise, covered his forehead, his eyes filled with tears, his little mouth pouting.
Seeing this, Tsunade frowned and slapped Ryun's hand. "Why are you so mean. What did he do to you."
Ryun was left speechless. Then he saw Uchiha Fugaku snickering nearby, or more accurately, trying hard not to laugh. He snorted. "Fugaku, come here. Let's go to the study and have a chat."
Fugaku's face suddenly fell. He didn't expect retribution to come so quickly. Ryun didn't spoil his disciple at all. As for Itachi getting his forehead flicked by Ryun, he didn't mind. In fact, he was somewhat pleased.
Did just anyone have the qualification to have their forehead flicked by Ryun. No. Unless you were particularly close, don't even think about it. It was an honor. Moreover, the more the little guy was favored by Ryun and Tsunade, the wider his future path would be.
This was what Uchiha Hirotomo had told him. Therefore, after the war ended, Fugaku immediately dragged his precious son to Ryun's house to gain favor.
After Fugaku and Ryun went to the study, Itachi suddenly relaxed, wiped his own tears, and planned to continue eating the jelly. So delicious.
Tsunade was successfully amused by his silly demeanor and personally helped Itachi open the jelly cups. Itachi rubbed his face against Tsunade's arm to show affection. Tsunade was overjoyed.
Then, the next moment, when Tsunade handed the jelly to Itachi, Itachi said, "Grandmaster should eat too."
After saying this, Itachi raised the orange flavored jelly and offered it to Tsunade.
Tsunade felt warm inside. "Okay, Grandmaster will eat too. But Grandmaster will only eat one. The rest are all for our little Itachi."
After finishing the orange jelly, Tsunade continued opening jellies for Itachi. Itachi ate while smiling.
Grandmaster's house is much better than home. Not like my dad, always keeping a straight face, not allowing this, not allowing that.
In the study.
Ryun sat on the office chair, crossed his legs, and looked at Uchiha Fugaku with a cold smile. "Laugh. Why aren't you laughing. Are you naturally disinclined to laugh. Weren't you laughing very happily just now."
Ryun's four deadly questions made Fugaku lower his head even further. It wasn't that he realized his mistake, but that he still couldn't wipe the smile off his face. Help, why was he so happy seeing his teacher get hit by his teacher's wife.
"Re... replying to Teacher, your disciple, your disciple is naturally disinclined to laugh." Fugaku took a deep breath and looked at Ryun seriously.
Ryun stood up, wishing he could give him a big slap to let him taste the dangers of society. In the end, he still retracted his hand. There was a child outside, better not scare the child.
If the child started crying, he would be the one to suffer. However, he did have something important to discuss with Fugaku. "Fugaku, how old is Itachi this year."
Fugaku thought for a moment. "Three years old."
Ryun nodded. "Hmm, three years old. Then how do you usually educate him." After saying this, Ryun returned to his seat, picked up his teacup, and started drinking tea.
Fugaku was stunned, then said, "A while ago, I took him for a tour around the battlefield. Didn't Teacher originally have us witness the execution of death row prisoners. I even lowered the difficulty for him. I just let him watch Konoha shinobi killing people on the battlefield."
The tea Ryun was drinking suddenly made him cough due to his agitated emotions. He looked at Fugaku strangely. "I asked you how old he is." Here, 'he' referred to Uchiha Itachi.
Fugaku said, "Three years old. What's wrong."
Ryun laughed angrily. "Tsukuyomi."
Ryun directly activated the genjutsu Tsukuyomi. This genjutsu wasn't a Sharingan skill, but a Tsukuyomi skill Ryun created himself based on the original anime. In an instant, he pulled Fugaku into the genjutsu space.
"Wait, Teacher, where did you bring me. Is this still Konoha." Fugaku was somewhat surprised. He was completely unaware of Ryun's anger, still examining the red moon and this genjutsu space.
"This is my genjutsu. Don't guess." Ryun smiled.
"Genjutsu. Teacher, is there something you couldn't say in the study. Why pull me into the genjutsu. Is there something important you need me to do." Fugaku asked, puzzled.
"Yes, yes, my dear disciple, there are indeed some things I need you to do. Come here." Ryun looked at Fugaku with a smile.
Fugaku, without setting up any defenses, walked towards Ryun. Seeing the timing was right, Ryun delivered a big slap.
Smack. Fugaku was sent flying. Then he landed heavily on the ground.
"Ouch, murder, murder." Fugaku finally understood. Ryun wanted to beat him up, and afraid of being discovered by Tsunade and his son in the main room, had tricked him in here to kill him.
"Go ahead, scream. This is my genjutsu space. No matter how loud you scream, no one will come to save you. Hmm, if you want to dispel the genjutsu, your ocular power must be higher than mine." Ryun said calmly.
"Oh, right, the Mangekyō can't achieve that. Don't bother using your little tricks. It's useless." It was as if Ryun had guessed what Fugaku was about to do, making Fugaku despair.
"Te... Teacher, why, why are you hitting your disciple. You have to let me die understanding." Fugaku looked at Ryun with a flattering, ingratiating expression.
"You tell me. You wretched creature. Three years old. Three years old, and you let Uchiha Itachi witness people killing people. How did your pig brain come up with such a stupid method." Ryun said coldly.
"Didn't you say that this step would have to be seen sooner or later. That seeing it early is good for a shinobi." Fugaku gritted his teeth and retorted.
"Oh, you've got nerve, daring to talk back." After saying this, Ryun swung out another slap.
"The teacher did say that. But did the teacher say to use this method when the child is three years old. Are you a pig. What were you doing at three years old. What about Itachi." Ryun couldn't hold back anymore. He really wanted to hit Fugaku.
Cold sweat poured down Fugaku's back. Didn't you say the earlier the better. Why are you getting angry now. But he learned to be smart this time. Don't talk back at a time like this, or it will just be another beating.
"Fugaku, three years old. Although Uchiha Itachi is precocious and understands more than others, your teaching method isn't something someone his age can withstand. Aren't you afraid of leading him astray." Ryun looked at him with the fury of one who sees his disciple failing to meet expectations.
"Probably... not, right." Now even Fugaku was a bit uncertain. After all, his teacher, from his debut until now, had never made a wrong decision or prediction.
"Alright, from now on, Uchiha Itachi will train with me. You stay out of it. I'll send him back to you in three years." Ryun waved his hand, then dispelled the genjutsu.
"Yes, Teacher." Fugaku agreed.
"Wait, let him go home normally every day. He'll just come to me for training from 8 AM to 4 PM. However, after he goes back, you are not allowed to interfere with the training. Understand." Ryun thought about it. He couldn't let Itachi stay at his house directly.
That child is precocious. If he did that, he might have some suspicions, which could create a rift between them. He still needed to let him go home and reunite with his parents. It should be fine if he just trained here under his guidance in the name of training.
"Good. Everything will be as Teacher says." Fugaku nodded. He didn't want to get hit again. From now on, he would do exactly as his teacher said. That was the correct method.
Besides, Uchiha Itachi training under Ryun would only benefit his future path, with no drawbacks. Why. Just look at Ryun's six disciples. Which one of them wasn't now leading the way, dominating in their respective field.
After discussing, the two walked out of the study smiling. Fugaku saw that the originally full bag of jellies was now empty. He couldn't help but frown and was about to speak.
But then Ryun coughed behind him, making Fugaku snap back to reality. He didn't dare say anything and came to the living room.
Itachi jolted. Seeing Fugaku return, his hand stopped, no longer eating the jelly. He was also sizing up Fugaku out of the corner of his eye.
Fugaku felt somewhat dazed at this moment. It seemed that ever since returning from the battlefield last time, his son had changed, become like this. Although on the surface, he felt his son had matured, grown up, in reality, there was a barrier between their father son relationship.
Fugaku hadn't cared at the time. Now it seemed his son might really have some psychological issues. His eyes dimmed a little. Could it be that his educational philosophy was really wrong.
Ryun didn't care what Fugaku was thinking. He came to Itachi. "Itachi, from now on, how about you learn from your Grandmaster every day from 8 AM to 4 PM. From now on, you only listen to your Grandmaster. You don't have to listen to your dad. Your Grandmaster will back you up in everything."
Itachi's heart stirred. That didn't sound bad. But would his father agree. Just as he looked towards his father.
Fugaku nodded.
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