As time passes, you begin to grow, both physically and mentally. The days blend into weeks, and soon enough, you're no longer just a newborn. You've started to crawl, and with every passing day, your curiosity about the world around you increases. Your senses sharpen, and you begin to recognize the familiar faces of your family, the layout of your home, and the sounds of life within the Uchiha compound.
Age 2-3: Early Childhood
By the time you're around two or three years old, you're walking and even running around the compound. Your mother, Mikoto, watches over you with a gentle smile as you explore. Your father, Fugaku, is often busy with his duties, but he always finds time to observe you, assessing your potential even at this young age.
Your brother, Itachi, now about seven years old, has already begun to show signs of being a prodigy. He's excelling in his training, and you look up to him with admiration and a desire to be just as strong as him. Despite his own rigorous training, Itachi always makes time to play with you, teaching you little things, and guiding you gently.
You spend your days in the compound, surrounded by the other Uchiha children and the members of your clan. You begin to understand that the Uchiha are special, known for their strength and the Sharingan.
You don't fully grasp the significance of this yet, but you feel a sense of pride in being part of such a clan.
Age 4: Family Moments
You're around four years old, and the world still feels safe and full of warmth. The Uchiha compound is your playground, a place where you're surrounded by family members who care for you. Your mother, Mikoto, is always nearby, offering you gentle guidance and unconditional love. She's patient with you, teaching you little things like how to properly hold a kunai or tie your sandals.
Your father, Fugaku, is a more distant figure, but you admire him greatly. He's a respected leader in the village, and you sense his strength even at a young age. When he does pay attention to you, it's often in the form of brief, encouraging words, or watching you train with a critical eye. You know he expects a lot from you, and you're eager to prove yourself to him.
But it's your brother, Itachi, who plays the biggest role in your early childhood. He's your hero, your role model. At seven years old, Itachi is already showing signs of his extraordinary talent, yet he never makes you feel less for not being as skilled as he is. Instead, he encourages you, playing games with you that subtly help you develop your ninja skills.
There's a particular memory that stands out to you—a day when Itachi took you to a quiet spot by a river outside the village. He showed you how to skip stones across the water, a simple activity, but it was one of those rare moments when he seemed entirely carefree, just an older brother spending time with his little brother.
Itachi: smiling warmly "You'll get the hang of it, Sasuke. It's all about the angle and the flick of your wrist."
You tried again and again, and when you finally managed to make the stone skip three times, Itachi's approval made you feel like you'd just mastered a great jutsu.
Age 5: Training with Itachi
As you reach five years old, your admiration for Itachi only grows. He begins to show you more advanced techniques, guiding you through simple jutsus and basic hand-to-hand combat. You're still very young, but his patient instruction makes learning fun. He never pushes you too hard, but you push yourself, wanting to impress him.
Itachi often trains alone as well, and sometimes you sneak away from your mother to watch him. His movements are swift, precise, and graceful, and you dream of the day when you'll be able to move like him. He notices you watching sometimes and gives you a small, encouraging smile, or even invites you to join him, showing you some basic moves that are within your grasp.
These moments with Itachi are precious to you. He's not just your brother; he's your best friend and your mentor. The bond between you is strong, filled with warmth, affection, and mutual respect.
Family Dinners
Evening dinners with your family are a time of comfort and routine. The four of you—Mikoto, Fugaku, Itachi, and you—sit together, sharing a meal. Your mother often prepares your favorite dishes, and while your father tends to be quiet, you can feel the unity and love within the family during these times.
There's one dinner you particularly remember. You were trying to use chopsticks like Itachi, mimicking his every move. When you struggled, Itachi reached over to show you the proper way to hold them, his touch gentle and his expression patient.
Itachi: laughing softly "You'll get it, Sasuke. Just like this."
These small moments of care and attention made you feel deeply connected to him and your family. You looked forward to these dinners every night, knowing they were a time to bond and share stories.
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