More than most of his peers, Naoki did his best to familiarize himself with important names from other villages. It got as much a reaction as it would have had he not recognized the name, just a quiet acknowledgement. "It's nice to meet you, Uchiha-sama."

His only prior interaction with the Uchiha clan had been to participate in a chuunin exam with Sasuke, and he had been disappointed they didn't get an opportunity to face one another. "I hope we have an opportunity to meet again sometime."