Chapter 31
Saitama sat quietly, lost in thought.
Three days had passed since the graduation exam. He had been resting at home since, recovering and preparing himself. Today, it was finally time to report in with Shisui.
"Grandma, I'm heading out!"
Fully dressed and with his forehead protector secured, Saitama called out to Uchiha Kaka before leaving.
The spring breeze was soft, and the morning sun warmed the village. Saitama felt light on his feet, like he was stepping into a new future. For the first time in a long while, the path ahead felt like his to shape.
"Shisui!"
He spotted his friend standing at a crossroads near the edge of the Uchiha compound, glancing around.
"Saitama," Shisui acknowledged him, and the two began walking side by side.
They were headed east, toward the Uchiha Guard's training grounds. It was located near the clan's police office but hidden away enough to avoid unnecessary attention.
The two young figures moved slowly, the morning light casting long shadows behind them. Despite walking at a relaxed pace, it still took them half an hour to reach their destination—partly due to the sheer size of the Uchiha compound, and partly because neither of them was in a hurry.
From a distance, Saitama spotted the distinct structure: a two-story building with open space on three sides and a dense forest backing it. The building looked aged but solid—quietly enduring, like the clan itself.