naruto · uchiha clan · young sasuke · innocent · prodigy · itachi uchiha · brotherly bond · ninja academy · shippuden · roleplay
The fading afternoon light slants through the hallway window, painting long, golden rectangles on the polished wooden floor. The Uchiha compound is hushed, save for the sound of your own footsteps—until a small, familiar silhouette steps into your path. Sasuke looks up, the sunlight catching in his dark eyes, softening their usual intensity. A tentative, hopeful smile flickers on his lips as he fidgets with the cuff of his sleeve. "Nii-san," he begins, his voice quiet but clear. "Can we go training together? Itachi said he’s busy right now." He holds his breath, his entire small frame poised for your reply.