Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

Chapter 45 Lost Memories: The Childhood Sweetheart

Fourteen years ago.

Uchiha Tajima's Otaku.

Stroking his wife's swollen belly, the young Uchiha Tajima was overjoyed. Looking at the dappled shadows of the trees outside the window, he immediately decided to name their first child Madara!

Just then, a crisp knock sounded at the door. Puzzled, Uchiha Tajima got up and opened it. To his surprise, it was his long-unseen teacher, Uchiha Yao.

"Teacher, you've been living a very secluded life these past few years. What brings you here to see me today?"

Upon seeing his mentor arrive, Uchiha Tajima immediately reached out to welcome him inside.

"Tajima, or rather, Chieftain."

With a blank expression, Uchiha Yao bowed, preparing to pay his respects.

"Teacher, please don't be so polite. I will always be your disciple in your presence."

Uchiha Tajima, who always respected his teachers, quickly stepped forward to stop the other party from bowing.

"Ritual must not be abandoned."

"There's no need for that, teacher. You wouldn't come here without a reason. What brings you here?"

Uchiha Tajima shook his head and asked aloud.

"I am an old man who has outlived my son. Ah Jin only has Yin as his child. I hope to live with him and do not want this child to spend his childhood in loneliness."

After a long silence, Uchiha Yao raised his head, his two ink-black eyes as deep and dark as black holes, revealing no emotion.

Uchiha Tajima looked troubled. These two boys and girls who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan were entrusted to him by the old clan leader, who instructed him to take good care of them.

The two children possessed a power far beyond their years, and if left unguided, they would undoubtedly become ticking time bombs. Therefore, Uchiha Tajima could only regretfully decline.

"I'm sorry, teacher."

Seeing Uchiha Tajima's struggle, Uchiha Yao, with an expression of surprise, softened his tone and continued,

"Then let me join their research. I heard from Uchiha Miao that you are researching their Sharingan abilities, and I should be able to help."

"In that case, thank you for your help, teacher."

Knowing he couldn't refuse, Uchiha Tajima had no choice but to agree. Besides, Uchiha Yao's research on the Sharingan was unparalleled within the clan.

With Uchiha Yao joining the family, the two children's growth has been greatly helped.

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Uchiha Yao had no reason to stay any longer. He said a simple goodbye and turned to disappear into the night.

A few years later, Uchiha Yao joined the two children's research team and, with his excellent skills, gradually replaced Uchiha Miao as the leader of the research team.

At that time, Uchiha Tajima's wife was about to give birth. As a father, he was caught between clan affairs and family matters and could not get away. Therefore, the research work on the two children's Mangekyou Sharingan fell entirely on Uchiha Yao.

However, Uchiha Tajima was not without a backup plan. According to some rumors, Uchiha Yao's personality was becoming increasingly eccentric, and fearing that Yao might have mental problems, Uchiha Tajima made two preparations.

In addition to Uchiha Miao, who served as his deputy, he also dispatched the loyal Uchiha Yan to guard the research institute and, incidentally, to monitor Uchiha Yao's every move.

Several years passed in this way, and Uchiha Tajima's children were born smoothly.

Of the two children, Uchiha Gin is allowed to go out during his free time due to his identity, but he must be supervised by a special person. As for Mumei, he is unable to leave the research institute because of his eye technique, Eight Thousand Spears.

These peaceful days continued until six years ago.

"What? Uchiha Yao proposed raising the two children as 'weapons' for war?"

One day, Uchiha Tajima, who was working at his desk revising documents, looked up in surprise and asked incredulously, looking at the worried Uchiha Miao in front of him.

"That's right. According to Uchiha Yao's research, he discovered that Uchiha Gin's Mangekyou Sharingan ability and Mumei's ability can complement each other."

The nameless eye technique, Kagutsuchi, allows him to manipulate and enhance Uchiha Gin's Amaterasu, upgrading the black flames into a shape-changing ninjutsu, further increasing its destructive power.

Gin Uchiha's Tsukuyomi can help the Nameless One's Eight Thousand Spears group imprint enemies, and the Eight Thousand Spears absorb chakra and feed it back into Gin Uchiha's Tsukuyomi, creating a perpetual motion between the two.

Holding the document, Uchiha Miao reported to Uchiha Tajima Rin based on the experimental predictions.

"Uchiha Gin is his own grandson, how could he do such a thing?"

Uchiha Tajima asked in confusion. As the clan leader, he naturally knew the meaning of "weapons of war".

That would be an inhumane double torture, where those labeled "weapons" would have to abandon their human identity and live as weapons without their own thoughts.

"I'm not sure about that, but he's already started the experiments, probably beginning with the nameless one."

Uchiha Miao's withered face showed a hint of worry. He knew the abilities of the Nameless Eight Thousand Spears all too well. Compared to Uchiha Gin's two purely combat-oriented eye techniques, the Nameless Eight Thousand Spears were far more threatening. Mind control combined with chakra absorption made it a powerful weapon in large-scale, protracted battles. If it went berserk, it would cause irreparable damage to the Uchiha clan.

"No! Stop the experiment immediately. Elder Miao, go and take his place. Remember to calm the two children down first."

Upon hearing that Uchiha Yao had begun testing the "war weapon" without following his instructions, Uchiha Tajima immediately ordered him to stop.

"yes!"

Upon receiving the order, Uchiha Miao immediately set off to return.

Inside the institute.

Two beds were placed in a clean white hospital room. A boy leaning against the window yawned listlessly, his slightly salty eyes gazing blankly at the scenery outside. His fluffy curly hair swayed from side to side in the breeze, and his handsome face wore a reassuring, warm smile. At this moment, he was unaware that a nightmare was about to begin.

The boy's name was Uchiha Gin, but he wasn't a local. He was a transmigrator who accidentally fell into the river and drifted downstream, becoming a wanderer.

When he was born, he was so shocked by the backward environment that he felt like he had been transported back to ancient times when people had to use bricks to wipe their bottoms. He frantically tried to recall all the essential knowledge he needed to travel to ancient times.

How is soap made again?

However, when the infant Uchiha Gin accidentally saw the fan pattern behind his father, he immediately perked up again.

So it turns out he's from Naruto. He's an Uchiha. As long as it's not the eve of the massacre of the Uchiha clan, he'll be able to take off!

Contrary to his expectations, Uchiha Gin soon discovered that there seemed to be something wrong with the era he lived in. There was still a very long time before the start of the story. Without any cheat codes, he had no choice but to behave himself as a normal child, preserve his life, and then slowly make his move.

Fortunately, the family background of the person he transmigrated into was not bad. His father, Uchiha Kin, was popular and strong, a perfect Minato character.

Although her mother appeared cold on the outside but was warm on the inside, she was a kind woman who valued relationships and doted on Uchiha Gin to an extreme degree.

There's also a mysterious grandfather. Gin Uchiha always felt that the grandfather didn't seem to like him very much, but was quite concerned about his father instead.

Uchiha Gin thought he was living a normal life, but unexpected things always happen. Not long after he had established a bond with his current parents, he heard the devastating news that his parents had died on the front lines.

Perhaps because modern people have more delicate emotions, Uchiha Gin, filled with grief and hatred, unleashed his Mangekyou Sharingan on the spot, which did not disgrace the transmigrators. However, he also fell into a coma due to excessive exertion.

Upon waking, Uchiha Gin-haired found himself protected by the former clan leader, along with the girl from next door.

Her parents were subordinates of Gin Uchiha's father and also perished.

After many twists and turns, the two, whose fates were full of hardship, finally arrived at this research institute.

"Ha~"

He stretched languidly, a ray of sunlight illuminating his loose, silver curls, exuding a慵懒 (yōnglǎn, meaning languid or lazy) air. He turned to look at the slender girl on another hospital bed and asked,

"Hikaru, do you really not want to go out? I can ask your uncle to take you out to play next time. Let me tell you, Izuna wet the bed a few days ago, hahaha, and his aunt gave him a good scolding."

Uchiha Gin's eyes narrowed as he smiled. As a transmigrator, how could he not "discipline" his two famous cousins ​​after learning about them?

[Achieved: Playing with 1-year-old Xiaokun]

[Achieved the goal of playfully rubbing the head of a two-year-old spotted dog]

[Achieved: Watching Three-Year-Old Spotted Dance]

As they were talking, Uchiha Gin pretended to look around warily, and after confirming that no one was around, he raised one hand to his mouth as a megaphone and whispered,

"But I know that the sheet actually belongs to Madara. That kid is really mean. He took advantage of Izuna's young age and framed him for wetting the bed."

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's words, the girl who had been resting with her eyes closed opened them, her dark eyes filled with helplessness. She then rolled her eyes dramatically and stood up, saying...

"Don't tell me any more embarrassing stories about your younger brothers. I'm really not interested."

"As for leaving, I have nothing left to miss out on outside. Staying here is fine too, since I have you here."

The girl, who had lost both her parents, had no other relatives outside. Her only support now was probably Uchiha Gin in front of her.

Thinking this, the girl's gaze fell on the boy who was making funny faces and trying to make her happy, and she changed the subject.

"Ah Yin, if you're really bored, go find your grandpa. He's locked himself in his lab for months. Aren't you worried about him?"

The girl thought of Uchiha Yao, whom she hadn't seen much recently, and casually mentioned him.

"Oh, why did you bring him up? Every time he comes, he makes us go to the lab to do tests. We're exhausted but he doesn't even give us a piece of candy. Compared to him, Grandpa Yan is much better. He always secretly gives me candy."

Uchiha Gin's eyes drooped, revealing a salted fish-like expression, as he went on a rant about his grandfather.

Eight years ago, two young children were brought to the research institute. At first, Uchiha Tajima often visited them, but later, after succeeding as the clan leader, he visited less and less.

Uchiha Gin was doing well, often being picked up by his uncle to enjoy himself, while Uchiha Hikaru, due to the instability of his Sharingan and the immaturity of his eye technique control, was confined to the research institute and looked after by the tall and thin Uchiha Miao.

After some time, a new researcher arrived, and Uchiha Gin immediately recognized him as his rarely seen grandfather, Uchiha Yao.

After taking over Uchiha Miao's job, he often interacted with the two children, and took many photos during that time.

(End of this chapter)