Sasuke POV

It's rare when Itsuki and Kenji get into fights but I've noticed something wrong with Kenji.

I stared as their training just get more and more intense, with more intentional moves to hurt the other.

I narrowed my eyes when Itsuki got pissed as Kenji landed a kick and he activated his Sharingan.

Before Kenji could attack again, I put my coffee down on the table, and walked outside where they were.

"Enough"

They both froze and turned to me.

They are strong for 11 years old Naruto had wanted me to put them in a higher level, they are already Genin, but he insists that I should put them in Chuni. I can't do that ever since they got put in different teams there was some sort of drift from both.

I looked at them as they glared at each other. Itachi landed beside me. I knew he was watching them from the roof. I'm sure he was just as curious as I was on what was going on with them. But unlike him I didn't want to wait and see what ever sign they let slip on what was wrong.

I glanced at Itachi and he shrugged. I looked back at them, and cleared my throat, bringing their attention back to me. I walked towards the dojo that we had built a few feet away from the house. I heard them following.

I entered and sat down watching as they sat infront of me, and with a wide range apart. Giving each other glared glances and then looking away. I looked towards Itachi that was beside the door staring at them he looked outside and then closed the sliding doors.

I stared at them as they ignored each other and looked straight at me.

"What's going on" I asked

"Nothing" Kenji shrugged

"Kenjis what's wrong" Itsuki stated

Kenji eyed Itsuki and looked away and repeated again.

"Nothing"

I stared at them both and started thinking of what it could possibly be. I started to think about the last time I saw them smile at each other.

The door suddenly opened and I stared at Asami as she stared at me and then glanced at both boys.

"Tou-san can we talk? It's very important. Hayato has something to say."

I raised a brow at Asami it's very rare when she's this serious. She stepped aside and Hayato walked in with his head down and his hands clasped together.

I looked back to Asami who grabbed Hayato by the elbow and sat in the middle of Itsuki and Kenji.

I looked at all 4 of my kids they really have grown. No matter how much we wish that they would stop it just seems like it's happening faster.

Asami whispered to Hayato who was still looking down and slowly nodded. He lifted his head and I met a pair of mismatched eyes. His eyes darted to his left to see Kenji and he winced. His eyes apologized towards his older brother for whatever he was about to say. He looked back at me and took a deep breath.

"I-I d-di-didn't m-mean to s-spy on K-Kenji t-tou-s-san. H-He wa-as just a-acting so weird a-and disappearing a-a lot. I-I-." he bit his lip and took a quick peak at Kenji who had frozen and looked at Hayato.

Hayato bit his lip and scooted closer to Asami who moved Hayato aside and scooted her self next to Kenji,frowning at him.

I moved my neck side to side and looked at Itachi who had his arms folded and was leaning against the wall.

"Alright.... Itsuki, Asami, and Hayato go back to the house and clean your rooms."

"But they are clea-."

"Kids let's go." Itachi opened the sliding door and stepped out waiting for them to do the same. They each stood and followed their uncle. Itachi slid the door closed and I stared at Kenji as his fists were both bawled up and his jaw clenched.

"Kenji what's wrong."

"Nothing is wrong tou-san"

I stared at Kenji and I saw the difference in his eyes. They showed no fear... no emotion... how long has he had that look...such seriousness... no longer did he have that innocence, with that twinkling excitement.

I swore I wouldn't ever do this to my children, and maybe this is wrong, but this gut feeling I have, just won't go away.

"I hope you'll forgive me Kenji.. you'll understand someday" Kenji frowned and before he could say anything I activated my Sharingan and entering his memories instantly.

I saw his team and him training, I saw him staring out into a pond and throwing rocks laughing with Itsuki.

I saw him lifting Asami on his shoulder and helping her get a ball stuck on the tree, Hayato and him scaring Asami from behind the bathroom door.

I saw him on his first mission when Naruto told me he and his team were just suppose to take some letters to the Kazekage.

A simple Mission, no danger. Looked like they did get intercepted. They separated nothing huge but then I saw that when he went to fill his canteen a man in a hood stepped out. Kenji actívate his Sharingan and his kunai in hand turned to the intruder. The man just put his hands in the air and grinned only his mouth visible.

"Uchiha Kenji, hmm you sure have grown.. but you are weaker then your brother even though you activated your Sharingan first!? Right.."

"Who are you."

"Me? Just an old friend of your Otou-san. If you want I could train you and make you stronger then Itsuki..... If your interested I'll be around just call for me... and don't tell your Otou-San he's no fun!"

With that he disappeared and Kenji put his kunai down.

"I'm not weak" Kenji scoffed he finished filling his canteen slowly.

I went to another memory and felt his emotions anger and frustration at seeing Itsuki do everything faster and more perfectly.

It was true Kenji practiced until late at night still missing, his anger just growing.

He finally got fed up and ran into the woods with tears running down his face. I felt my own heart hurt at seeing this. I'm supposed to protect them aren't I?

Kenji stopped and yelled out.

"Hey you. If your out there I accept your offer to teach me!"

In seconds the same covered man appeared. I wanted to turn him around and see who it was.

I saw his grin and him saying
"I'll help you little one."

I saw Kenji sneaking away and going to him, his progress in training, and I saw him handing him a yellow pill. Kenji taking it and swallowing it. The mans grin only growing. But his face never once showed no matter how many times I saw the same things.

I let Kenji go and he took a big breath of air and started coughing. He stared up at me with big eyes and his mouth open.

"What is that pill for Kenji." I said in a strict voice. I stared directly at him I'm sure my face was in a deep scowl. Kenji winced and looked down his hands clasped and shaking.

"I-it's to help me.... s-stronger!?" I stared as his head was bowed and his shoulders shook a little.

"You are not to see that man. Do I make myself clear Kenji."

"Y-Yes T-Tou-san"

"Go back to the house."

I waited for him to walk out and stood up, Itachi appearing beside me.

"Kenji has a second teacher. He hides his identity.He only appeared when neither one of us was here." I informed Itachi.

"Hmm I'll let the Hokage know."

"I'll look around where they have been training."

We each left to different directions I frowned and my teeth clenched. I stopped and turned back around I need to take Kenji to the hospital and have Sakura check him.

Just my luck having Hinata on a girls day with Hanabi. I should send her a little note to inform her.

Well we'll well 😳

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