"Why?" Kaida asked in a cold tone, his demeanor shifting dramatically.
"That's something you'll have to discuss with him," Saturo replied, amused by the sudden change in the boy's behavior.
"What if I don't want to meet him?"
"This isn't a request, boy. It's an order from an elder of Konoha," Saturo replied.
"Hah! Okay, I'll come in 30 minutes," Kaida sighed and replied.
Both of them once again used the Body Flicker Technique to disappear but continued to keep an eye on Kaida from a distance. Kaida used Wind Release to dry off his sweat, put his clothes back on, and used wind instantaneous movement jutsu to head toward the Hokage's office.
The two Uchiha ninja used the Body Flicker Technique to follow him.
"Why is the brat going toward the Hokage's office?" Saturo asked.
"Don't know, but that boy is interesting, that's for sure," the second ninja said.
...
"Miss, I want to meet with Grandpa. Please tell him I have something important to tell him. It's urgent," Kaida told the receptionist.
"Okay, I'll inform Lord Hokage."
After five minutes, Kaida was standing in front of Hiruzen.
"Grandpa, I want to talk to you in private," Kaida said.
Hiruzen nodded his head, and four ANBU ninja left the gate.
"So, Kaida, tell me what you want to discuss," Hiruzen asked.
"Grandpa, an elder from the Uchiha compound is calling me."
"So?" Hiruzen asked.
"Since I awakened my Sharingan, they may ask me to stay in the Uchiha compound, and I don't want to stay there. They exiled my mother and didn't even care to ask about me when I was in an orphanage. And now that I have awakened the Sharingan, they want me back. Hell no! But I can't go against a powerful clan's wishes on my own," Kaida said.
"So, you want me to give you support and protection, huh?" Hiruzen asked.
"Yes, Grandpa," Kaida said.
"And why do you think I'll help you?" Hiruzen asked.
"Because if the Uchiha find out about my Transformation Technique, they'll have 50 ninjas with Sharingan and chakra blades exclusive to them only. This will disturb the delicate power balance of Konoha, which I'm sure you don't want," Kaida said. One can even see this as a threat, but Hiruzen knew that it was a very great reason presented to get the support he needs
"Hahaha, well said, my boy. Don't worry, you have my support. If you don't want to stay there, no one will be able to force you to do so," Hiruzen said with a smile. But suddenly, his smile vanished, and he said, "But try not to make enemies out of them, as I can't protect you 24/7."
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I understand. Then I'll take my leave," Kaida said and left the office.
'Hmph, it's great that this boy has a good brain with talent. I can consider him as a Hokage candidate as well, but let's wait and see first.'
...
Kaida used Wind Release: Instantaneous Movement Technique to reach the Uchiha compound. When he was about to enter the compound, he stopped using any jutsu and walked toward the gates so that he wouldn't appear rude.
Just when he entered the compound gate, those two ninja once again came in front of him.
"Follow us, boy. We'll take you to the elder's office," Saturo said.
"Sir, my name is Kaida, Senju Kaida. You can call me by my name," Kaida said.
The two looked at each other and laughed.
"He's just like Aunt Aiko. She was also this rebellious, just like my father said," the second ninja laughed.
"Don't get so tense, Kaida, right? I'm Shisui Uchiha, your cousin. Sorry for not finding you before, but I didn't even know you survived the attack. Otherwise, I would have come for you sooner," Shisui said. Removing his mask and showing his face for the first time
"You, the Shisui, the Shisui of the Body Flicker Technique, right? Wow, I'm a huge fan! Can you please give me your autograph?" Kaida said.
(Author's Note: Shisui Uchiha is a highly underrated character who possessed the strongest genjutsu and was a master of the Body Flicker Technique.)
Shisui and Kaida both became a little awkward after that. Kaida quickly realized that he had talked like a fan because he was meeting one of his favorite characters from the anime.
"I mean, nice to meet you," Kaida said, looking away.
"It's too late now to act cool, brat. By the way, my name is Saturo Uchiha, and I can give you my autograph, hahaha," Saturo said.
"I don't want it, sorry," Kaida said with a straight face.
"Hahaha, looks like you're not as famous as me, Saturo," Shisui said.
Since they had to report to the elder in 30 minutes and only 10 minutes were remaining, the three of them decided to talk after the meeting.
Kaida followed both of them to the elder's office.
"Good morning, elder," Kaida said.
"Good morning. I assume you know why I called you."
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but no one told me the reason," Kaida said with a straight face.
"It was because the reason was pretty obvious. You have awakened your Sharingan, so you are now a part of our clan. Pack your belongings and come live in this compound from tomorrow. Shisui will show you your house," the elder said, sure that no one would say no to this.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you once again, Elder, but my name is Kaida Senju, and I want to live with my friend where I'm living now."
"You have Sharingan from the Uchiha clan, and it is your responsibility to return the favor by living your life for the clan," the elder said with hints of anger in his voice.
"I think there's a misunderstanding. I have Sharingan because of my mother. And she was exiled from the clan by the time she gave birth to me. So, my Sharingan has nothing to do with a clan that left me in an orphanage when I needed it. And now, when I don't need it, it came to ask me to perform my duties, which I'm sure I don't have any. Sorry, elder. I think you're talking to the wrong person."
This was the first time someone had been this disrespectful toward him. No one usually asked him any questions and followed his orders, but there was a brat who had the audacity to not only go against his order but also raise his voice in front of him.
The elder activated his three-tomoe Sharingan and unleashed his chakra to put pressure on Kaida.
Kaida also activated his Sharingan and unleashed his chakra, though he was not able to compete against the chakra of an elder who had years to increase his chakra. At least he was able to resist the pressure of the chakra.
For a minute, they didn't say anything and looked at each other in the eyes. Though on the surface it may have looked like they were doing nothing, in reality, Kaida was constantly disrupting his chakra flow so that he would not fall under any genjutsu.
After a minute, the Elder spoke.
"Okay, I leave the decision to you, but remember if you don't take this chance now, you may regret this for your whole life."
"I'm completely sure about my decision, Elder. Thank you for meeting me," Kaida said and went out of the office.
'That brat already has chakra reserves of a Jonin and is very near to upgrading his Sharingan too. He is too talented to leave behind. I have to talk with the clan leader about this.'
...
Kaida went out of the office only to find Shisui and Saturo waiting for him.
"So, are you moving in already?" Saturo asked.
"No, I'm sorry, but I won't come to live in the Uchiha compound," Kaida said.
"Told you," Shisui said, and Saturo took out a 2000 Ryo bill and gave it to Shisui. Kaida understood that they had placed a bet on whether he would come to the Uchiha compound or not.
"So, Kaida, do you have something to do? If not, we can go out to eat something. My treat," Shisui said while waving the 2000 Ryo note.
"I'm sorry, I've just eaten a soldier pill, so I'll continue to practice for now. But we can go out after I come back from my next mission," Kaida said.
"No problem, sorry we disturbed your training. Oh yes, if you have any questions related to Sharingan or any training in particular you want to ask, you can always come to me," Shisui said.
"Thank you very much," Kaida said, bowing.
"No need to be so formal. We're brothers after all." Shisui said
'Brothers huh!'