Naruto: I was reborn as Uchiha Sasuke

Time passed by silently like a trickle, and soon the day of the Ninja School holiday was approaching. That night, after finishing a sweaty and high-intensity exercise at the family training ground, Uchiha Sasuke wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel, dragged his slightly tired steps, and prepared to embark on the journey home.

At this moment, he glanced back and caught a glimpse of Naruto's lonely figure, standing there alone, looking so helpless and desolate. Sasuke couldn't help but feel pity, thinking to himself: "Naruto is always so lonely, just like me, he has lost so much under the ruthless tricks of fate." So, he resolutely walked forward with firm steps, patted Naruto's shoulder gently, with a sincere look in his eyes, and sincerely invited Naruto to go to Huanweizhai for dinner.

During this rare interaction, Sasuke learned that although the apartment Naruto lived in was equipped with a refrigerator, it was still a bit shabby compared to the living conditions of the ninjas of the Ninja Clan. However, compared to ordinary civilian ninjas, it was still acceptable. When Sasuke kindly reminded Naruto not to drink expired milk, Naruto shook his head helplessly and told him with a wry smile that he received subsidies from the village every year, but there were only a few stores willing to sell him food.

Sasuke couldn't help but frown at this situation, and his hand touched his chin unconsciously, his heart full of doubts: "Logically speaking, the Hokage should take good care of Naruto's life, how could this happen? Is there some unknown secret hidden in it?" In his cognition, as the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen should arrange someone to take good care of Naruto. Did he do it on purpose? Or as a man, he never considered this crucial point at all? In addition, whether Hatake Kakashi knew Naruto's true identity is also an unresolved mystery. Did he really know nothing (after all, on the night of the genocide, Kakashi was just a member of the Anbu, only fourteen years old, far from being a senior figure in Konoha, and perhaps the relevant information was strictly blocked), or did he become numb because of too many painful blows? Judging from Kakashi's various performances in the later period, Sasuke is more inclined to believe the former.

During this period, Uchiha Sasuke, as an orphan of the Uchiha clan, solemnly visited the three clan leaders, Ino, Shikaku, and Cho. He clasped his hands together, was extremely sincere, and earnestly invited them to join the restaurant he had carefully prepared to open. On key issues such as funding or food (meat) acquisition, he sat together with the clan leaders, and after an open and frank discussion, both parties were finally satisfied and solemnly signed the contract.

Then, Uchiha Sasuke ingeniously launched a series of preferential activities. For example, when applying for a membership card, he personally demonstrated the operation, allowing customers to enjoy attractive discounts ranging from 5% to 9.5% according to the membership level; at mealtime, he was busy answering the phone while quickly recording, and could make reservations by phone and provide other thoughtful services. At the same time, Uchiha Sasuke also spared no effort to vigorously promote these activities to attract more customers to consume. This move not only greatly increased the store's popularity and strong appeal, but also effectively helped attract a new round of financing.

However, just when his career was flourishing, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly received an urgent summons from the Sandaime. So, Uchiha Sasuke immediately put down his busy work without hesitation and rushed to the Hokage Building to meet Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Grandpa Third Generation!" Uchiha Sasuke stood respectfully in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, with an unwavering light flashing in his eyes. He bowed slightly, his expression solemn and dignified.

Sarutobi Hiruzen gazed deeply at the young and energetic Uchiha clan member in front of him, with a smile of satisfaction and appreciation on his face. He knew that Uchiha Sasuke's growth rate had far exceeded their initial expectations, but he also knew that the Uchiha clan's ups and downs and twists and turns in their fate were still full of unknowns and variables.

"Sasuke, you've done an excellent job. I've heard about your recent actions, and you've performed exceptionally well." Sarutobi Hiruzen praised and nodded with satisfaction, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation.

Uchiha Sasuke smiled slightly upon hearing this, and nodded again to express his sincere gratitude. Then, he took a deep breath, calmed his slightly nervous mood, and expressed to the Sandaime in a heavy and firm tone his strong desire to go to Kyoto to relax and gain knowledge. He sincerely believed that only by constantly learning and being exposed to new things can one more calmly deal with the uncertain and unpredictable challenges in the future.

After a moment's silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Uchiha Sasuke intently with eyes as deep as the sea, and said slowly: "I agree to your request, but you must pay attention to your own safety. Before you leave, you must report the specific itinerary to me in detail." As he spoke, he crossed his hands in front of his chest, his expression serious and solemn.

Uchiha Sasuke nodded gratefully and agreed to the Sandaime's strict request without hesitation. Finally, he resolutely proposed an S-level escort mission request - hoping to be escorted to the Land of Fire by a strong jonin. Because Uchiha Sasuke knew that he might face many unexpected dangers during this trip, he urgently needed a strong ninja to escort him.

It is planned to stay in Kyoto for a while and then return to Konoha Village on time before the ninja school starts.

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned after hearing this, and pondered Uchiha Sasuke's true intention in his heart. He asked: "Oh? Going to Kyoto to relax? Do you have the intention to open a store?" Uchiha Sasuke nodded vigorously, his eyes firm, indicating that he did have this well-thought-out plan. Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment, then said: "Well... this is not an unsolvable problem. However, the Land of Fire is a big country after all, and the situation there may be more complicated than Konoha. Moreover, although our relationship with the Land of Fire is not bad, we must act cautiously." As he said this, he waved his hand, his expression slightly solemn. Uchiha Sasuke said that he fully understood, and he told Sarutobi Hiruzen that he simply wanted to go out for a walk, broaden his horizons, and see the vast world outside. At the same time, he also looked forward to finding some rare business opportunities in the Land of Fire.

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it carefully and finally agreed to Uchiha Sasuke's request. He said that he would personally select the right person and ensure Uchiha Sasuke's safety along the way. Uchiha Sasuke once again expressed his heartfelt thanks, then turned around and hurriedly left the Hokage Building.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Uchiha Sasuke immediately began to prepare for his itinerary in an orderly manner. He concentrated on looking through various materials and carefully sorting out the necessary items. His heart was full of infinite expectations for this trip, and he firmly believed that this trip would bring him many invaluable experiences and unexpected gains.

In the following days, Uchiha Sasuke actively devoted himself to the preparations for the trip. Sometimes he buried his head in various related books, and sometimes he wrote down important information. He was full of longing for this trip, eager to take this opportunity to broaden his horizons, make many like-minded new friends, and at the same time allow himself to get better training and growth through hardships.