Yukari Uchiha (English)

Chapter 5

After Sasuke falls asleep, I can't wait to dash outside. I grab the headphones that Shisui gave me, and soon my favorite music is playing. I feel like a real ninja as I activate my Sharingan and begin my Taijutsu exercises.

The grass tickles my feet, and the sun warms my back. I'm completely in my element and don't even notice how time flies.

Suddenly, Uncle Fugaku is standing in front of me. I'm a little startled and quickly take off the headphones. He looks so serious!

"Since when can you control your Sharingan, and since when have you been practicing Taijutsu?" he asks me.

I can barely contain my excitement and proudly tell him, "I watched Itachi and Shisui train yesterday and then saw the Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu. I tried it myself, and then Shisui showed me how to control my Sharingan. Since then, we've been practicing Taijutsu together."

Uncle Fugaku looks truly surprised. "For someone who just started training yesterday, your movements are already very clean. You have real talent."

His voice softens, and I feel myself swelling with pride. "Do you want to show me your Fire Style? But let's do it near the water, not here in the garden."

I eagerly nod and follow him to the water's edge. I focus intensely and perform the hand signs I've memorized. Then I shoot a perfect little fireball over the water.

This time, I don't even feel tired afterward! Uncle Fugaku smiles, and I can see that he's impressed.

He takes my hand, and together we walk to the village center. My heart pounds with excitement as we enter the ninja weapon shop. I carefully examine everything. Suddenly, Uncle Fugaku gives me a bag full of shuriken and kunai, which he fastens to my leg.

"As a thank you for showing me your technique. And I'll train you until Itachi and Shisui return. I'll teach you the basics of throwing weapons," he explains.

I can hardly believe my luck and thank Uncle Fugaku profusely. The next few weeks promise to be exciting.

Every morning, I wake up before the sun, filled with anticipation for the new day. I start with a round of Taijutsu in the garden, practicing the movements Shisui taught me. I feel stronger every time I press my feet firmly into the cool grass and swing my arms through the air.

After my morning training, I help Aunt Mikoto in the kitchen. I hand her the ingredients and learn how to make a perfect breakfast for a ninja. We chat and laugh while Sasuke plays on a rug, building with his colorful blocks.

When breakfast is over and Sasuke takes his nap, it's the time I look forward to the most. Uncle Fugaku and I go together to the training ground near the river, where we have enough space to practice safely. He shows me how to properly hold and throw shuriken and kunai.

Every time I hit the target, pride shines in his eyes, and I feel more confident with every throw.

One day, Uncle Fugaku decides to teach me the Kawarimi no Jutsu. We go to an open area by the river, where there's more space. He explains the theory behind the substitution jutsu and shows me how I need to react quickly and use my chakra to swap a nearby object with my body.

"Concentration is the key," he emphasizes again and again.

I practice every day, sometimes getting frustrated when it doesn't work right away, but Uncle Fugaku remains patient.

"Don't give up, Yukari. You're getting better, and that's what's important," he encourages me. After many exercises, I finally manage to perform the Kawarimi no Jutsu successfully.

I could hardly contain my smile when I saw how a wooden block, which we used as a marker, suddenly stood where I had been a moment earlier.

"Very good, Yukari! That was perfect!" Uncle Fugaku praises me, and his words make my heart swell with pride. I know this will really surprise Shisui when he returns.

The days pass quickly, and I look forward to showing Shisui and Itachi everything I've learned. The Kawarimi no Jutsu is my secret, my special trump card that I want to show them.

In the afternoons, when Sasuke wakes up, we take time to play. I build him large castles out of blocks and tell him about the ninja adventures we'll have when he's older. He claps and laughs, and I can't help but laugh with him.

In the evenings, when the stars appear in the sky, I often sit with Aunt Mikoto on the veranda. She tells me stories about the great Uchiha ninjas of the past. Her words fill my heart with dreams and hopes of one day being as brave and strong as they were.

Every day ends with a feeling of fulfillment and anticipation for the next. I know that I'm getting closer to realizing my dreams with each passing day. And I can't wait to show Shisui and Itachi everything I've learned when they return.