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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: I Am Not Him

Setting: Konoha - Uchiha Compound - Three Hours After Awakening

Soren strolled through the compound deep in thought 'It seems like the holder of this body isn't well-liked. The glaring eyes, the outward mocking's are harsh and loud. It'd be pretty embarrassing if I was actually the intended target. The adults take notice of their kids but... it looks like they don't even care. Why? What did this kid do to be an outcast amongst his own?'

Soren wandered into the training grounds within the compound, it was occupied by a group of kids who couldn't be more than 7-9 years old. Soren tilted his head watching him as a realization came over him.

'Why isn't he enrolled in the academy? Showing off to the other students, boasting about his heritage like the Uchiha's in the Naruto Flashbacks. These... These kids are younger than he is but he's the one hiding from the world. They're working on leaf exercises and tree climbing... maybe he could've even lead them to success. My...No...His memories... they're... sad? He's lying in bed, hiding his nose in books, buying food, indulging himself on a life he won't even have in a couple years. These aren't the actions of a bright-eyed child with big dreams to be the best ninja, but... they're of someone who's content to be a background character, to fade into obscurity without making an impact on the ninja world. Just... Just what kind of life have I inherited?'

Soren had a chill run through his body, a tightness on his chest and a sharp inhale occurred. 'How... How did I know that?' Immediately after that thought Soren began gagging, he hunched over to the nearest tree as a wave of nausea overcame his senses. He pressed his forehead against the tree to try and block out the sensation of nail being drilled into his head. It feels like a foggy dream to remember this boy's life which also happened to be his new life. It's disorienting, irking, clashing with his memories of who he once was before he became Soren Uchiha. Soren held himself against the tree, whilst attempting to gather his senses the other kids approached.

Raiken, Sayuri, and Maiko approached Soren, the three of them wore a cocky, smug grin and carried themselves with an aura of authority. The dynamic was clear. Maiko the leader with Raiken and Sayuri as the two followers. Memories came forth once more as Soren opened his eyes to look at them. It felt real yet distant, like trying to recall a fading dream. Soren instinctively felt on edge despite their sluggish and pained condition condition. they latest group of Uchiha kids that felt superior to Soren. They were in the academy, they joined as soon as they could at 6 years old, they're not all in the same class but they hang out often during their downtime. "Hah! Look, it's Chubiha!" Raiken sneered. Raiken was the youngest at 7 and by far the shortest in his class. he used to be teased for his height at 3'6 but his prodigal nature steered people from making fun of him. He had already awakened his Sharingan, and contained the necessary amount of chakra of a Genin to make him on par with a Genin's. He had mastered his eyes up to the 2nd tomoe due to his diligence and guidance of his parents.

Sayuri said "Pfft. He'd better lose weight if he ever wants to be useful and live up to his name as Soren the Spare. What a loser, look! He's already tired just by walking here! Probably the most exercise you've gotten in months hm?" Sayuri's comment caused the three of them to laugh. Sayuri was the oldest, she had long lanky arms, she had a growth spurt early and was already towering over her friends at 4'11. She was focused on the tree climbing practice, she did it with ease but was training on extending her duration. Sayuri hadn't unlocked the Sharingan much to her frustration. But was steadily working towards her goal of using Fire Ball Jutsu to be considered an adult by her peers and parents. She is the sister of Raiken.

Maiko just watched the two of them with gleaming interest, always enjoying whatever trouble she and her friends can get into. Maiko was in the same class as Raiken, she stood back although she'd never admit it. She constantly claims whenever prompted 'I wanted to be in class with my good friend Raiken! Otherwise how else will the best Uchiha's be in the same team?!' She was the least talented by far but she had heart and that was... something. Maiko was determined to train even at the times where Sayuri and Raiken tapped out. Maiko was only limited by her lack of talent but she swore once she awakens her eyes she'll be able to catch up and exceeds those around her. Maiko had focused on inciting the others, always being the laugh in the distance, always being the one who asked. She reveled in it. She was 8 years old and stood at 4'5.

Soren attempted to stand upright but sagged until he found a comfortable spot on the tree. 'Fuck... I don't really want to deal with this. I just wanted to scope out to see if this was my new reality, I didn't want to come and play shinobi tag with these tyrants! Fuck, what does this I can't deny the facts though... They literally walked up walls like in the anime. What does that mean for my body? My family and friends? Or even.. this kids soul?'' Despite the attempt to be intimidating and mocking, Soren was riddled by the thoughts in his own head to properly understand the statement of their words. Maiko asked with a snicker on her face "Helllooooo? Soren are you okay? Polly wants a cracker? You're gonna help us train right??" Raiken quickly followed up Maiko's question "Oh yeah he'll help us, he's just a little shy! You know that Maiko, he's already preparing himself to look like an enemy! Scared of the Uchiha might as always! Don't blame us if you get sent to the hospital! haha!" Sayuri stepped closer preparing to throw the first punch at Soren.

Soren flinched at the movement but it wasn't of the young girl Sayuri but of the towering female behind her. Her eyes were bright red with three tomoe, her bloodlust was palpable and she came in an instant without a sound. The academy students were still unaware of her presence, they believed Soren's reaction was towards them. It was when she cleared her throat was her presence known, it scared Sayuri which made her miss and hit the tree behind Soren thus damaging her in the process. They were free to bully and torment Soren whenever they wanted to but whenever they felt this bloodlust, palpable even to a civilian they stopped and looked up. It was Elite Jounin Taijin Uchiha, otherwise known as Soren's mother.

(A/N:

Chubiha - Chubby Uchiha.)

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