Yamato had indeed seen Uchiha Yuka in his youth. Back then, he was just one of many ANBU operatives—capable enough, but reserved and solitary. Wearing an impenetrable ANBU mask, he was always the member with the lowest presence on team missions.
He had crossed paths briefly a few times with Senju Songfei and Hatake Kakashi when both were still working for the ANBU. In fact, the secret of his Wood Release originated from something Senju Songfei had left behind.
On one occasion, as Yamato was returning to the village after a mission, he caught sight of Senju Songfei and Hatake Kakashi leading a black-haired, black-eyed little girl—barely taller than an adult's thigh—toward a restaurant.
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