Ch. 1When Was This?
Chapter Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Yue awakens in the Uchiha clan compound and realizes he has transmigrated into the world of Naruto.
- Before he can determine the exact timeline or prepare for the Uchiha massacre, Uchiha Itachi appears behind him and fatally stabs him through the heart.
- As Yue dies, his fear turns into overwhelming rage and a desperate desire to survive. This emotional crisis awakens his Sharingan, which rapidly evolves from one tomoe to three tomoe and then into the Mangekyō Sharingan.
- Yue’s wound heals, and his newly awakened power begins absorbing surrounding energy—including chakra and residual power from the slain Uchiha clan members.
- He manifests a giant skeletal Susanoo-like construct and attacks Itachi, catching him off guard and sending him crashing through several buildings.
- Itachi identifies Yue’s eyes as the Mangekyō Sharingan and realizes that Yue must have awakened it while being killed during the massacre.
- Yue’s Susanoo continues developing, growing flesh and becoming stronger. Itachi’s fire techniques are ineffective because Yue’s power absorbs the flames.
- Recognizing the threat, Itachi activates his own Mangekyō Sharingan and summons his red Susanoo.
- The two Uchiha warriors begin a direct Susanoo battle while Sasuke—referred to as “Second Pillar”—watches in terror and flees the scene in tears.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Yue: Changes from a confused transmigrator into a furious, survival-driven fighter. His rage and refusal to die trigger an unprecedented awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan, granting him immense power and an energy-absorbing ability.
- Uchiha Itachi: Initially carries out the massacre without hesitation, but becomes visibly surprised and cautious when Yue survives and displays the Mangekyō Sharingan. He responds by using his own Susanoo.
- Sasuke: Traumatized by the massacre and the sudden clash between two Susanoo, he remains emotionally overwhelmed and escapes while crying.
Significant Themes
- Survival and desperation: Yue’s fear of dying transforms into rage and unlocks his power.
- Power born from tragedy: The massacre and Yue’s near-death experience directly lead to the awakening of his Mangekyō Sharingan.
- Fate versus intervention: Yue arrives intending to prepare for the massacre, only to appear on the exact night it occurs and immediately become involved in it.
- Destruction within the clan: The Uchiha are destroyed by one of their own, while the survivors turn against each other.
- Revenge and hatred: Yue’s anger toward Itachi and the ninja world drives his first actions after resurrection.
Character Interactions
- Yue and Itachi: Itachi kills Yue, but Yue revives and immediately attacks him. Their encounter escalates into a battle between two Mangekyō Sharingan users and their Susanoo.
- Itachi and Sasuke: Itachi completes the massacre while leaving Sasuke alive, but Sasuke witnesses the terrifying aftermath and flees in shock.
- Yue and the dead Uchiha: Although they do not interact directly, Yue’s power absorbs energy from the clan members killed during Itachi’s massacre, strengthening his Susanoo.