Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou

Konoha.

As the third round of the Chūnin Exams and the Five Kage Summit drew closer, Konoha was bustling with unprecedented liveliness and excitement.

Uchiha Clan Training Grounds.

"Shirou-sensei, please! I'm begging you to train me!"

Sasuke, who had never experienced the tragic Uchiha Clan Massacre, had a much brighter personality compared to his counterpart in the original timeline. His demeanor exuded an almost sunny disposition.

"Well then, little Second Pillar, why do you want this special training?"

Looking at Sasuke's youthful yet determined expression, Shirou couldn't help but smile—a rare gesture for him. He was also curious.

Without revenge as his goal, what could Sasuke's dream possibly be?

Faced with Shirou's question, Sasuke grinned and gave a response that left Shirou both stunned and unsurprised.

"Shirou-sensei, my goal is to become as strong as you, to make the Uchiha name known throughout the ninja world! And also to defeat Naruto and make him my second-in-command!"

Though Sasuke's words seemed somewhat naive and childish, Shirou could see a hint of determination in his eyes.