Too Eager to Improve

Konoha.

Senju Clan, Tsunade's Medical Research Lab.

"Brat, what does this Kekkei Genkai feel like?"

"Hot! I feel burning hot, and there's a stinging pain."

Inside the lab, Tsunade solemnly examined this unknown territory while Uchiha Yoru obediently answered every question she asked.

"Alright, don't continue. The cells in your body have already begun to be eroded!"

At Tsunade's command, Uchiha Yoru frowned as the black flame-like Cursed Seal on his cheek and half his body slowly receded.

Seeing this, Tsunade's eyes gleamed.

"It hurts! After this Kekkei Genkai recedes, I feel pain in every cell of my body."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade let out a cold laugh.

"Because of the rejection, this Kekkei Genkai erodes your body every time you use it. The erosion is slow, but once it fully takes hold, you'll lose yourself."

"Of course, that also depends on your luck."

As she spoke, Tsunade seemed to have finished her examination and calmly sat down in a chair to the side.

"While it erodes you, your body is also adapting to this new Kekkei Genkai power. As long as you don't abuse it frequently or overdraw yourself, and with the aid of medication, this Bloodline Disease should completely stabilize in five or six years..."

Listening to Tsunade's professional assessment, Uchiha Yoru nodded respectfully.

In the eyes of Tsunade, a top-tier Medical Ninja, Uchiha Yoru's condition had already been diagnosed as Bloodline Disease.

"Thank you, Captain Tsunade."

After the final drop of fluid from the IV tube entered his body, Uchiha Yoru pulled out the needle.

Naturally, Tsunade noticed this. Though Uchiha Yoru felt somewhat weak, he still got up from the hospital bed.

"Brat, this is the bill for this treatment."

At that moment, Tsunade tossed him a bill. Uchiha Yoru lowered his head to take it, then his pupils abruptly contracted as he blurted out in shock:

"Tw... two hundred thousand!"

Uchiha Yoru's eyes widened. He knew Cell Stabilizer wasn't cheap, but it couldn't possibly be this expensive, could it?

Tsunade merely sneered.

"Is two hundred thousand expensive? In the entire ninja world, it had to be specially formulated for your condition. The dosage couldn't be too high or too low, and I had to constantly monitor the changes in your body.

"Especially when I examined your body earlier. Do you know how much was wasted?"

Facing Tsunade's cold laugh, Uchiha Yoru was left speechless.

Two hundred thousand! The reward for a B-rank mission in the ninja world was only between eighty thousand and two hundred thousand, and that was before the village took its cut, not to mention the cost of ninja tools and subsequent medical expenses.

(Official Hokage mission reward figures: D-rank mission: 5,000–50,000; C-rank: 30,000–100,000; B-rank: 80,000–200,000; A-rank: 150,000–1,000,000; S-rank: over 1,000,000)

Seeing Uchiha Yoru stunned by the price, a trace of amusement flashed through Tsunade's eyes. She had finally scared this brat.

"Since you've done your part for the village, I'll prepare the medication for you regularly."

However, before Tsunade could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoru solemnly nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Captain Tsunade, I'll pay it back."

The determination in Uchiha Yoru's eyes caught Tsunade off guard.

But on second thought, stubborn-minded, arrogant, and utterly unwilling to owe anyone anything—wasn't that exactly what Uchiha were like?

Thinking of that, Tsunade could not help but feel a headache coming on. Among the Uchiha, anyone capable of Eye Awakening was never normal.

They all had something wrong with their heads!

In the silent Medical Room, Uchiha Yoru stood and gave a respectful bow.

"I'm sorry, Captain Tsunade."

That apology seemed to show that Uchiha Yoru was still steeped in deep self-blame.

As Uchiha Yoru prepared to leave, Tsunade calmly tossed him a scroll, then crossed her arms before her chest, blocking her own view.

"This is the research report on your new Kekkei Genkai."

"Thank you, Captain Tsunade."

After respectfully bowing again, Uchiha Yoru left.

With a creak, the door closed. Once Uchiha Yoru's footsteps faded away, Tsunade in the office finally lowered her guard.

In the silence, she gently crossed her slender, shapely legs. Her black high heels revealed adorable jade-like toes painted with red nail polish.

As she idly swung her leg, the sorrow on Tsunade's face over Nawaki disappeared, replaced by exhaustion.

"The Uchiha brat, and the person lurking in the shadows."

Tsunade frowned and looked through the window toward Hokage Rock, an irritated expression appearing on her face.

"Is the Senju Clan really that threatening to you!"

Now, as Tsunade looked toward Hokage Rock, her eyes were filled with deep wariness.

Uchiha Clan.

"Yoru, you've awakened your eyes!"

After returning to the clan grounds, the first person Uchiha Yoru told was Uchiha Mikoto.

Sure enough, upon learning the news, Uchiha Mikoto was stunned at first, then broke into an excited smile.

"Yoru, I knew it. With your talent, Eye Awakening was only a matter of time."

Seeing Uchiha Mikoto's excited smile, warmth filled Uchiha Yoru's heart. In this world, the only ones truly happy that he had awakened his eyes were probably the Uchiha Clan.

"Sister Mikoto, don't get too excited. This is Captain Tsunade's report. This time..."

Uchiha Yoru hid almost nothing as he recounted the circumstances of this Eye Awakening, even revealing his Dual Kekkei Genkai.

The Uchiha surname had cut off any possibility of seeking refuge with others. He could only rely on his clan.

After all, why would he ignore an established great clan and become a turncoat to seek refuge with the Third Hokage? Was he stupid?

The Uchiha Clan could give him things the Hokage never would.

Besides, the Third Hokage would only treat him as a turncoat anyway.

Within the Uchiha Clan, as long as one displayed sufficient talent and strength, one could obtain everything.

Therefore, from the very beginning, he had never considered hiding his Dual Kekkei Genkai.

He was far too eager to improve!

Only by improving could he obtain more resources.

"Dual Kekkei Genkai!"

After hearing Uchiha Yoru's words and reading Tsunade's Bloodline report, Uchiha Mikoto's initial shock turned into delight, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

"Yoru!"

After her excitement passed, Uchiha Mikoto held the report and immediately adopted a solemn expression.

"This Bloodline report—do you need me to submit it to the elder or the clan leader?"

The clan leader or the elder?

Those were two different choices. The current clan leader was considered part of the Dove Faction, while Elder Setsuna had once dared to plot rebellion. It was obvious that he belonged firmly to the Hawk Faction.

Naturally, Uchiha Yoru understood Mikoto's intentions. He nodded and said with a smile:

"Sister Mikoto, haven't you always been looking forward to my Eye Awakening?"

The two exchanged glances, and a sincere smile appeared on Uchiha Mikoto's face.

Uchiha Mikoto was Elder Setsuna's only blood relative and the sole future heir to his authority.

In a great clan, bloodline inheritance was inevitable, but among the Uchiha, one also needed sufficient strength.

Although Uchiha Mikoto was a woman, at her age, possessing the Two Tomoe Sharingan made her an unquestionable genius.

Uchiha Yoru was precisely the support Mikoto needed.

Uchiha Yoru was no fool. The clan leader's faction was currently powerful, while Elder Setsuna's forces lay dormant. Even an idiot knew whether to add flowers to brocade or offer charcoal in the snow.

As for the Hawk Faction?

The Uchiha surname left him no choice.

Besides, among Uchiha who had awakened their eyes, how many were not part of the Radical Faction?

It could be said that while the clan leader's overall faction was stronger, the Hawk Faction had the most Uchiha Elites who had awakened their eyes.

Besides, Mikoto was there too. He was far too eager to improve!