Hidden Cloud Village.
Inside a training ground.
A girl with braided pigtails punched a training dummy, her lips tightly pursed.
Even as blood seeped from her hands, the girl showed no sign of stopping.
Beside her, two other girls looked on with worried expressions.
One had extremely pale skin and a short sword at her hip, while the other had somewhat dark skin and clutched a book to her chest.
After a while, the pale-skinned girl frowned and said, "Yugito, you need to calm down."
The dark-skinned girl nodded in agreement: "Yugito, if you have any complaints, I can ask my father to convey them to the Third Raikage for you."
Hearing their words, Yugito slowly stopped.
She looked at her two companions and said in a deep voice, "I can learn to control the power of the Two-Tails myself; there's no need for any so-called special treatment."
"The Third Raikage doing this means he doesn't trust my abilities."
Yugito's tone carried a hint of arrogance mixed with a touch of grievance.
Hadn't her tireless efforts been precisely to be treated like an ordinary person?
But now, having just graduated from the Ninja Academy, the Third Raikage had impatiently arranged for her to receive "special instruction"... This made the always proud Yugito feel looked down upon.
Hearing this, Samui shrugged, a little unsure what to say.
For most people, receiving special care from Lord Third Raikage would be a cause for immense joy.
But for someone with Yugito's personality, this kind of special treatment stung her pride.
She knew the reason.
As a Jinchuriki from a young age, Yugito's greatest desire was for everyone to treat her like a normal person.
Mabui saw Yugito's eyes redden and spoke again: "Yugito, I heard my father say that the Sandaime found a super strong person to teach you this time, and even my father holds that person in high regard."
"Besides, using the power of a Tailed Beast to fight is not something to be ashamed of. Isn't Lord Killer Bee a hero in the Village's eyes?"
Hearing Mabui's comfort, Yugito felt a little better, but still said, "I'm not rejecting the use of Tailed Beast power; I just don't want to be treated differently."
"Compared to the guidance of some super strong person, I prefer to work hard and get stronger with my companions."
"Is that so?" A sudden voice startled all three of them.
They turned their heads and saw a man with long black hair, wearing a black robe with gold trim, slowly walking over.
Once they clearly saw the man's face, like that of a manga protagonist, Yugito and Mabui gasped, covering their mouths.
Even Samui, who always had "calm" as her motto, couldn't help but feel her chest rise and fall rapidly at this moment.
"L-Lord Uchiha Yuzuru?!"
"What, are you not going to bow even after seeing me?"
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's teasing, Yugito, Mabui, and Samui finally reacted, immediately bending their bodies ninety degrees, respectfully and nervously saying, "Hello, Lord Yuzuru!"
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and waved his hand: "No need to be so nervous, stand up."
Seeing that Uchiha Yuzuru was not angry, Yugito, Mabui, and Samui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, their foreheads were all covered in fine beads of sweat.
After all, the man before them was the strongest in the Ninja World, Uchiha Yuzuru, who commanded great respect.
He was the hero who made Hidden Cloud Village and even the entire Land of Lightning so powerful!
They usually didn't even have a chance to see such a powerful person from afar, let alone chat face-to-face like this.
Seeing the three of them silent, Uchiha Yuzuru took the initiative to speak: "You must be Mabui. I heard your father mention you, saying you are a child even wiser than him."
Mabui nodded, a little overwhelmed: "Please don't mind it, Lord Yuzuru. My father always likes to talk nonsense."
"Compared to my father, who can handle every matter cleanly and beautifully, I still have a long way to go."
Uchiha Yuzuru glanced at the book in Mabui's arms and smiled: "That Mabui wouldn't dare to talk nonsense in front of me. I trust his judgment; you will definitely be a pillar of the Village in the future."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's praise, Mabui immediately knelt on the ground in excitement: "Thank you for your praise, Lord Yuzuru, I will definitely work hard!"
After so many years, Uchiha Yuzuru's prestige in Hidden Cloud Village had even surpassed that of the Third Raikage, and coupled with his unparalleled good looks... Uchiha Yuzuru had almost become the idol worshipped by all the young boys and girls in Hidden Cloud Village.
So, being praised by Uchiha Yuzuru made Mabui feel so excited she was almost out of breath.
Feeling Uchiha Yuzuru's kindness, Samui gathered her courage and asked, "Lord Yuzuru, why are you here? Are you planning to undergo Ninja training?"
Uchiha Yuzuru shook his head: "I am here at the request of the Third Raikage to give Yugito specialized training."
"However, from your conversation just now, it seems you, Yugito, are not very fond of this arrangement."
Uchiha Yuzuru rubbed his chin, looking a bit troubled, then said: "But don't worry, I will talk to the Third Raikage about it."
"Let's just drop this matter for now. From now on, you can just proceed with your training as usual."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's words, Yugito's expression changed, and she immediately knelt before Uchiha Yuzuru, her voice tearful as she said, "Lord Yuzuru, please don't be angry. I... I am willing to train with you."
"Yugito, you don't need to force yourself, and don't worry that I would be angry about something like this," Uchiha Yuzuru said calmly. "There's nothing wrong with wanting to get stronger little by little through your own efforts."
"No." Yugito looked up, her face already streaked with tears, "Lord Yuzuru, you are different. If it's you, I can do anything!"
Although Yugito was proud at heart and yearned to be treated like an ordinary person.
But the person before her was Uchiha Yuzuru! She had to consider if this was the only chance she would ever have in her Life Qi.
If she missed it, she would surely regret it for the rest of her Life Qi.
After all, such an opportunity was something countless people sought but could not obtain!
Seeing Yugito's tear-streaked face, Uchiha Yuzuru reached out and helped her up.
"I understand your feelings. In that case, I will teach you how to use the power of the Tailed Beast within you during this period."
"Mm!"
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru agree, a smile reappeared on Yugito's face.
Samui and Mabui looked on with envy.
To be taught by Uchiha Yuzuru was the dream of countless girls.
Yugito was truly lucky.