Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Just like before, Sasuke's heart raced uncontrollably the moment he woke up.

The faint aroma of breakfast and sandalwood lingered around his nose—the familiar scent of home.

I could hear the birds chirping under the eaves and my mother greeting the neighbors in the distance.

All these warm, everyday feelings filled Sasuke's chest with an indescribable sense of excitement and peace.

This time, however, Sasuke didn't jump out of bed in a panic like he did the first time, nor did he shout out in a fit of rage.

He simply lay quietly, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled, trying to calm himself down.

After a long while, he revealed a barely perceptible smile and muttered to himself, "Here we go again... This time, I can't afford to embarrass myself like last time."

As he said this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, but his eyes gleamed with restraint.

Clearly, Sasuke had learned his lesson from being mocked by Naruto and was determined to remain calm no matter how happy he was.

But that irrepressible excitement and satisfaction still throbbed deep within his dark pupils.

Sasuke sat up gently, rolled out of bed, and quickly began to dress.

After brushing his teeth and washing his face, he stood in front of the mirror and carefully adjusted his headband and collar, his face unusually serious and solemn.

The boy in the mirror had an irrepressible fighting spirit between his brows. He clenched his fist and a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "Today I must learn another powerful secret technique from the real Nissan!"

Thinking of this, Sasuke's fighting spirit and desire burned fiercely.

Ever since realizing that this was a special dream, he had made up his mind to seize every opportunity.

He wants to learn as much as possible from the real Nissan!

Only in this way will he have enough power to defeat that cruel imposter and avenge his clan in the future!

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +300!]

Sasuke descended the thick wooden stairs step by step.

When he reached the entrance to the living room, he immediately saw his father, Fugaku, and his older brother, Itachi.

The two sat upright in the center of the living room, next to a simple, low wooden table with several exquisite porcelain bowls and sauce dishes on it, indicating that they had just had breakfast.

As always, his father, Fugaku, had a stern and authoritative expression. He was dressed in a dark blue traditional kimono, his back was straight, and his eyes were deep and sharp.

At this moment, he was discussing something in hushed tones with Itachi beside him, exuding the authority of the head of the family.

Itachi was wearing a police vest with a dark shirt underneath, making him look dashing and capable.

He nodded slightly, listening intently to his father's words, his dark eyes calm and undisturbed, occasionally offering a word or two in response, his words clear and logical.

"...The police department is still stretched thin," Fugaku said worriedly. "Especially recently, with the villages preparing for the upcoming Joint Chunin Exams, the flow of ninjas and outsiders from various villages has been enormous, putting immense pressure on public security. Patrol shifts have already been increased to their limit..."

Itachi calmly replied, "Father, regarding the shortage of manpower, I have submitted an application to the Hokage to request additional personnel, suggesting that some experienced ninjas be temporarily transferred from the Anbu and other departments to assist. In addition, I am also stepping up the practical training of new members, striving to familiarize them with the various work processes of the police department as soon as possible in order to cope with the increasingly complex situation."

Sasuke silently walked to the table. The invisible serious atmosphere in the air made him subconsciously hold his breath and walk even more lightly.

Just then, Fugaku's sharp gaze swept over and landed on Sasuke.

He frowned slightly, his already serious face becoming even more stern, and asked in a deep voice, "Sasuke, why are you up so late? You've already graduated from the Ninja Academy, why are you still so lazy?"

Chapter 74 Let Sasuke go and help out too.

Fugaku's piercing gaze sent a chill down Sasuke's spine.

He quickly lowered his head and respectfully apologized: "I'm sorry, Father, I... stayed up a little late last night."

After speaking, he sat down properly on the futon next to Fugaku, knees together, hands flat on his knees, trying his best to make his behavior impeccable and not daring to overstep the bounds in the slightest.

Even though he already knew the so-called "truth".

But when he actually faced Nisan, Sasuke still couldn't look him in the eye.

That nightmare replayed relentlessly in his mind again and again, every detail as clear as a brand.

The fear and despair that penetrated to the bone had such a profound impact on him that every time he saw Itachi's handsome and gentle face, an indescribable chill would rise uncontrollably in his heart.

He subtly raised his eyelashes and glanced at Nissan sitting opposite him out of the corner of his eye.

Itachi seemed oblivious to his unusual behavior, calmly discussing matters of the police department with his father, occasionally taking a sip of tea with an elegant and composed demeanor.

Sasuke quickly looked away, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

How perceptive Fugaku was!

He glanced at Sasuke with a strange look, a hint of doubt flashing in his deep eyes.

What's wrong with this kid today?

Contrary to his usual behavior, he didn't stick to Itachi like a leech, asking all sorts of questions and chattering away. This was rather unusual.

Itachi seemed to have noticed Sasuke's unusual behavior and the probing look his father was giving him.

His long, slender fingers holding the teacup paused slightly. He sighed softly, said nothing, and simply turned his gaze to the window, where the hydrangeas in the courtyard swayed gently in the morning breeze.

Fugaku took in all these subtle changes, but he didn't delve into them.

He was already used to his youngest son occasionally throwing a tantrum.

He simply steered the conversation back to the issue of manpower in the police department.

"If the police department is short-staffed, I think we should send Sasuke to help out as well."

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +200!]

Upon hearing this, not only Sasuke was stunned, but even Itachi frowned slightly.

Fugaku continued, "Anyway, he's already graduated from the Ninja Academy. Going to the police department in advance to familiarize himself with the environment and understand the work of the police department will be beneficial for his future development. In a few years, he should officially enter the police department and take on the responsibilities of his clan."

Upon hearing this, Itachi immediately frowned deeply.

“Father, Sasuke is still too young. He just graduated and has almost no practical combat experience. Moreover, the situation in Konoha is too chaotic and complex right now. The Chunin Exams are approaching, and there are all sorts of ninjas from different villages. Unknown dangers lurk both inside and outside the village. Let him go to the police department now, in case something unexpected happens…”

"Humph!"

Fugaku snorted coldly, interrupting Itachi, and said impatiently, "Danger? When you were twelve, weren't you already a Jonin and a capable officer in the police department, successfully completing several challenging S-rank missions? What's wrong with letting Sasuke go with you and gain more experience?"

"My son, the future of our clan, how can you be so lazy and complacent every day! Flowers in a greenhouse cannot withstand the wind and rain! Only through real trials can you become a strong and capable person!"

Fugaku's words struck Sasuke's heart like a heavy hammer, and also made Itachi's expression darken slightly.

auditorium.

"Wow! Could this stern-faced, super-fierce-looking uncle be Sasuke's father?"

Ino's beautiful light blue eyes widened in surprise as she leaned close to Sakura's ear and whispered, "He looks so strict! He seems a hundred times fiercer than my dad! But... I remember Sasuke-kun doesn't... have... family in real life, right? How come he's in my dream..."

Her voice was filled with confusion and sympathy.

Upon hearing this, Sakura patiently explained, "Ino, in this dream world, many things are different from reality. Sasuke's clan and parents are still alive."

"Eh—is that so?" Ino let out a drawn-out exclamation, nodding as if she understood, her big eyes still sparkling with curiosity. "That's really... amazing."

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Yamanaka Ino have been detected! Emotional value +200!]

"Hmph, if you ask me, Sasuke's dad is still no good, he's too fierce!"

Naruto couldn't help but chime in at this point, pouting and saying with a resentful look, "He's nothing like my father! My dad would never be so fierce to me! He's gentle and strong, and he's so good to me! He never forces me to do anything I don't like!"

When talking about his father, Naruto couldn't help but smile with pride and happiness.

"Eh???"

Ino's eyes widened even more. She looked at Naruto, who looked smug, and then at Sakura, who seemed completely unfazed. Her face was full of question marks, and she almost jumped out of her seat.

This loser... how... how does he have a dad?

Of course, she was only wondering about it to herself.

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Yamanaka Ino have been detected! Emotional value +200!]

"What's so strange about that?" Sakura waved her hand dismissively. "Naruto's dad is the fourth..."

"Sakura." Kakashi, who had been silently leaning back in his chair, suddenly spoke, interrupting her.

His voice still had that lazy tone, but it carried a hint of sternness.

It's as if to say that some things are better left unsaid.

Sakura was about to say something when Kakashi reminded her, and she suddenly realized that she had almost let something slip again.

Her face flushed slightly, and she stuck out her tongue awkwardly before shutting her mouth, not daring to say anything more.

[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +100!]

Ino was even more confused by their deliberately mysterious conversation. She blinked her beautiful eyes, looking at one person and then at the other, but was still completely baffled. She could only puff out her cheeks and mutter under her breath, "Really, they're keeping us in suspense again..."

on the screen.

Faced with his father's unquestionable command and his brother's worried gaze, Sasuke was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and didn't know how to respond.

He was indeed very eager to work in the police department.

The Uchiha clan has been in charge of the Konoha Police Department for generations. This is the family's honor and also the responsibility he has been taught since childhood.

The opportunity to gain early experience in the police department and get involved in real ninja work was undoubtedly a huge temptation for him.

Itachi hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to try again to persuade Sasuke. He was about to say something.

Just then, Sasuke, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head, looked at Fugaku and Itachi with a firm gaze, and said in a calm tone that surprised everyone: "Father, Nii-san, I... I'm willing to go to the police department to help!"

Chapter 75 Crime Scene

As soon as Sasuke said those words, Fugaku and Itachi both looked at him with surprise in their eyes.

Despite the probing gazes of the two men, Sasuke had his own plans in mind.

He agreed to go to the police department not entirely because of his father's tough stance.

He had a deeper consideration.

The police department is currently short-staffed and extremely busy due to the Chunin Exams. As key figures in the police department, my father and brother must be spending all their time there handling various matters.

If I don't go with them, wouldn't I be wasting this great opportunity to learn from Nissan?

It is undeniable that Itachi is the strongest user of the Sharingan that I have encountered so far.