After running a long way with Might Guy, they reluctantly said goodbye once they could no longer run. "Little brother, see you tomorrow morning! We'll continue the romance of real men!" Might Guy flashed his signature Guy-style smile again.
Liuyun couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the statement, ultimately nodding in agreement. "Maybe I should get to know this guy more..." Walking home, he had many thoughts swirling in his mind. Might Guy was a master of physical skills, and Liuyun wanted to learn more about his martial arts techniques.
"This weather is terrible; it's so hot this morning..." Liuyun stuck out his tongue in discomfort.
Upon returning home, he drank several glasses of iced milk, devoured a few slices of bread, and then grabbed his schoolbag, rushing off to the ninja school.
"This kid has been pushing himself lately... Can he still attend class in this state?" Asuka noticed Liuyun's weary appearance as he walked and expressed her concern.
Once at school, before class started, Liuyun was surrounded by a group of elementary school students—the very group he disliked the most, all Uchiha clan members.
"Little bastard, you hurt Kazuhiko badly. We heard that the school is going to expel him. Are you happy now?" a sixth-grade student taunted.
The commotion attracted the attention of many students. The class hadn't officially started, and many were gathered outside the classroom. Uchiha clan members were notorious for forming gangs and drawing attention wherever they went.
"Really? If that's true, I'm thrilled! There's one less scourge in the school, and Konoha will have one less cancer in the future. How could I not be happy?" Liuyun's statement ignited the fury of the Uchiha students.
"Asshole, you really are looking for death!" A friend of Uchiha Kazuhiko stepped forward and grabbed Liuyun by the collar.
"I advise you not to act recklessly. Do you want to get expelled too?" Liuyun replied coldly, wishing to avoid a fight in front of so many witnesses. If he acted out, he would surely draw attention, making it hard to avoid the prying eyes of those with ulterior motives.
"!!!" The Uchiha student's face paled at Liuyun's words, and he instinctively loosened his grip. Seeing this, Liuyun shook his head and laughed, viewing the group of Uchiha as mere thugs.
"Idiot! What are you afraid of? Do you think he's the principal? He can't just expel you on a whim!" another Uchiha shouted, awakening his comrade from his daze. Realizing he had been fooled, the student was furious and ready to attack.
"Stop it!" A loud female voice suddenly cut through the tension, and everyone turned to look. Uzumaki Kushina made a bold entrance!
Taking the opportunity, Liuyun pushed through the crowd and trotted to Kushina's side. "Nana, this group of shameless thugs wants to bully me again. You need to take charge!" He complained in a 'wronged' manner.
"That guy... actually..." A group of elementary students stood stunned, witnessing Liuyun's unexpected behavior. Just moments ago, he had been confronting them boldly, and now he appeared as a weakling hiding behind a girl.
"I said, that guy didn't even fight but was sweating all over, looking like a weak chicken. How could someone like that be a tough guy..." a boy muttered, earning nods of approval from others.
After his morning run, Liuyun looked drained, and the taunt hit home. Being called "Nana" in front of so many people made Kushina blush deeply. However, instead of feeling embarrassed, she transformed into a protective figure, standing tall in front of Liuyun.
"You bunch of lingering ghosts, do you want to bully people again?" Kushina glared at the Uchiha.
"You nosy red-haired girl, this is our Uchiha clan's business. What does it have to do with you, an outsider?" Uchiha Yan, a sixth-grade student, scolded.
"That's right, you outsider, stinky tomato! Our family affairs have nothing to do with you!" Other Uchiha students joined in, scolding Kushina harshly.
"You..." Kushina gritted her teeth, her red hair bristling in anger as she nearly turned into a 'blood-red pepper'.
Seeing her provoked, Liuyun decided to step in. "Who says we're a family? Everyone here can judge. Have you ever seen a family member bully their own kin?" His words instantly stirred the crowd.
"How shameless! To even claim it's a family matter—what kind of clan member would pick on their own family?"
"Haha! I said the Uchiha clan loves infighting the most, and you still don't believe it. They bully their own members more harshly than outsiders!" A Hyuga student laughed, joining the commotion.
For a moment, countless students pointed and laughed at the Uchiha. The Uchiha members turned red with shame, realizing how ridiculous they looked.
"You... Uchiha Liuyun, don't slander me! You were the one who caused Kazuhiko to be expelled!" Uchiha Yan shot back with a flushed face.
A word awoke the dreamer, and the Uchiha disciples began to shout, "Yes, you're not even worthy to be a clan member. The Uchiha clan doesn't have a scum like you!"
"Traitor! A traitor of the Uchiha clan!"
As the Uchiha's anger grew, the onlookers fell silent, eager to see how Liuyun would respond.
"I was the first to hurt Uchiha Kazuhiko? Please, think before you speak! You two, the ones who followed Kazuhiko yesterday—can you tell me why that guy got beaten?" Liuyun pointed at the two Uchiha boys, demanding answers.
Uchiha Qianye and the others went pale, hesitating, unable to respond. They realized that calling someone "little bastard" and threatening violence had consequences.
"I know what happened yesterday. Kazuhiko started the fight first and got beaten. Afterward, he wasn't satisfied and wanted to recruit others to attack Liuyun in class. In the end, those who went along were beaten by Kushina!" A student who witnessed everything spoke up, eager to set the record straight.
With this revelation, the students murmured in agreement, "So that's what happened! The Uchiha clan is so shameless! They dare to say it's family business while bullying their own?"
"Yes! I know this UchihaLiuyun, he's actually quite kind and has never bullied anyone. Instead, he's always the one getting bullied by his own clan members..."
"What do you mean by 'his own clan members'? They're just a bunch of cowardly dogs who only bully the weak!"
"Haha! Liuyun was unlucky to be born in the Uchiha clan! These guys are too cold-blooded! They bully their own family members mercilessly..."
The onlookers erupted with laughter and criticism, and soon the Uchiha students found themselves on the losing end, retreating in embarrassment.
Liuyun couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking, 'A handsome man will always have the help of others!'