Uchiha Psychologist

Third Great Ninja War, Land of Fire border.

An elite force of fifty Iwagakure shinobi, led by Death Servitor, successfully surrounded Konoha's border defense unit.

Due to faulty intelligence early on, Konoha's defense unit had suffered devastating losses.

All the Elite Jonin had been killed, while the Chunin had suffered grievous casualties. The defense force of nearly a hundred men had been almost completely wiped out.

A large number of Stone Ninja closed in on Konoha's last position. Though victory was already assured, Death Servitor, who led them, remained cautious. He used a large number of Explosive Tags to clear the way, blasting apart every trap that had been laid.

Leaving them not even a bit of opportunity, this steady advance turned the faces of the dozen or so surviving Konoha Chunin hiding within the position deathly pale. They exchanged glances, and a lifeless, despairing atmosphere spread through the air. Not even the slightest hope remained, and it was as suffocating as having their throats gripped by Death itself.

"Damn it!" Mimura Hamaki's eyes were bloodshot, and he nearly crushed his teeth as he snarled, "If it weren't for that bunch of useless fools in the Anbu and their bad intelligence, how could we have fallen into the Stone Ninja's trap?"

"It's over. We're dead." Nagasaki Junji's eyes were vacant as he loosened his grip on his kunai. Bitterly, he said, "At this point, blaming the Anbu is useless too, Mimura."

An elite defense force of nearly a hundred men had been annihilated. Even Konoha, hailed as the strongest village, could not bear such a devastating loss.

What was more, Konoha was currently fighting the Three Great Shinobi Villages at the same time!

"It was all my fault... I failed the Fourth Hokage's trust..." Mimura Hamaki closed his eyes in agony.

He could already picture it: because of his mistaken command, Iwagakure would march into Konoha, homes would be swallowed by the flames of war, and blood would flow like rivers.

"Kill them, then flatten Konoha!"

At Death Servitor's command, hundreds of kunai tore through the air and shot toward the four people inside the position like a torrential downpour.

Mimura Hamaki and the others shut their eyes in pain, waiting for death to descend.

Boom!

All at once, a figure appeared on the battlefield.

A tremendous explosion sent dust flying, and hundreds of kunai were blown away by the shockwave as smoke and dirt filled the sky.

From within the billowing smoke, Death Servitor felt an inexplicable sense of oppression. An ominous premonition surged up in his heart. "Who is it?!"

"You pathetic Stone Ninja dare violate Konoha's border while I'm away?!"

A deep, prideful voice emerged from the rolling smoke and dust.

"That voice..." Death Servitor's pupils shrank sharply into pinpoints. He seemed to have guessed the newcomer's identity, and terror spread uncontrollably through his heart. "Masaka!"

Mimura Hamaki, who had heard the voice as well, raised his head toward the figure's back view in the smoke, his gaze filled with reverence and worship.

The man wore a Hokage Robe patterned with flames, his long black hair whipping wildly in the wind. But what drew even more attention was the red-and-white fan emblem printed on his back.

"Uchiha Fugaku!"

The instant Death Servitor saw the newcomer's face clearly, his heart seemed to stop. His face turned pale. "Why is Konoha's Fourth Hokage here?!"

"Fourth Hokage, I..." Mimura Hamaki wanted to apologize.

"No need to apologize. This isn't your fault."

Konoha's Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Fugaku, looked solemn. The three tomoe in his eyes spun, gradually linking together. "Leave the rest to me."

"Retreat!"

Death Servitor let out a hysterical roar. "Everyone, retreat immediately!!!"

"Too late."

Uchiha Fugaku's gaze was ice-cold as he clenched one hand into a fist. "Those who kill Konoha's people shall be executed, no matter how far away they are!"

Terrifying Chakra surged like a storm around Uchiha Fugaku. The nearby ground could not bear the burden and immediately cracked like a spiderweb, as though it could not withstand that overwhelming pressure.

The Mangekyō Sharingan's ocular power surged. Uchiha Fugaku shouted coldly, "Amaterasu!"

Boom!

Pitch-black flames covered the land and sky, like raging waves raised by the sea, swallowing the battlefield within several hundred meters.

"Brats of Iwagakure, remember the name Uchiha Fugaku!"

The corner of Uchiha Fugaku's lips curled upward as he looked down upon the battlefield. His voice carried far and wide. "As long as I live, you will never defeat Konoha!"

"Long live the Fourth Hokage!"

"Long live the Fourth Hokage!"

"Long live the Fourth Hokage!"

Uchiha Fugaku basked in the cheers, his heart leaping with joy.

At that moment, it felt as though he had surpassed his ancestors and become the greatest Clan Head in Uchiha history, as well as Konoha's greatest Hokage.

"Thank you for your patronage. Fifty thousand ryo."

The sudden voice instantly dragged Fugaku back to reality.

Fugaku looked as though he had just woken from a dream, his eyes somewhat unfocused. But he quickly regained his clarity, and his gaze settled on the young man before him.

The youth looked about fifteen. His messy black hair was dark as night, his facial features were well-defined and handsome, and he wore a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses. He had a refined, gentle temperament, but the most striking thing was the three tomoe in each of his eyes, slowly turning and giving off an inexplicable allure.

"Th-that's it?" Fugaku's lips twitched. He stared wide-eyed at the young man. "It's over? What comes next? And then?"

"That's all, Clan Head."

Uchiha Sōgetsu shrugged and spread his hands, smiling. "Fifty thousand ryo only gets you the trial version. If you want the complete course of treatment, you'll need to pay more."

"How much?"

Uchiha Fugaku was conflicted. That wonderful dream just now had been far too tempting.

"One hundred thousand ryo per session." Uchiha Sōgetsu smiled and held up five fingers.

"Hiss—so expensive!"

Uchiha Fugaku sucked in a cold breath.

He might be the Uchiha Clan Head, seemingly glorious and powerful outside, but who knew that he had a fierce wife at home?

The little he had painstakingly saved would only be enough for four or five sessions altogether. Just thinking about it made his heart ache. That was his secret stash, saved up over a very long time!

"Forget it. Maybe next time." Forcing himself to endure it, Uchiha Fugaku shut his eyes in pain.

The Fourth Hokage... what a wonderful dream. Even knowing it was false, he could not bear to leave it behind and could not help wanting to experience it a few more times.

No wonder so many people came to Uchiha Sōgetsu again and again to experience his original Mental Healing Method.

However, Uchiha Fugaku was ultimately the Clan Head. He quickly suppressed that desire, let out a long breath, and gazed at the youth before him. "I came to see you this time because I have serious business."

"Please speak, Clan Head."

Uchiha Sōgetsu smiled gently, and the tomoe in his eyes faded away.

"Uchiha Sōgetsu, Lord Hokage intends to transfer you to the Anbu."

Uchiha Fugaku's eyes flickered. After a brief pause, he added, "Of course, if you don't wish to join the Anbu, you can also enter the Uchiha Police Force."

"No need, Clan Head."

Uchiha Sōgetsu thought for a moment and shook his head. "Besides, if I refuse Lord Hokage, wouldn't that make our situation even more difficult?"

"Very well. I will tell Lord Hokage your decision."

Fugaku gave him a deep look before standing and leaving. He left behind a meaningful remark: "Sōgetsu, no matter where you are, don't forget that you will always be a member of the Uchiha Clan."

After watching Fugaku leave, Uchiha Sōgetsu gazed at the empty air.

No one but him could see the faint lines of text floating there.

[Side Quest: Qualified Psychologist · Three (Completed)]

[Perform Psychological Therapy for at least 50 people, or fulfill their wishes]

[Reward: Young Mind Dragon's Complete Pituitary Gland ×1]

[Main Quest: Advance to Sequence 6: Hypnotist (Incomplete)]

[Consume the potion and advance to Sequence 6: Hypnotist]

[Reward: Extraordinary Item—Lie]

[Side Quest: Qualified Psychologist · Four (Incomplete)]

[Perform Psychological Therapy for at least 100 people, or fulfill their wishes]

[Reward: Lemann's Travel Notes]

Uchiha Sōgetsu was a strange genius—or at least, that was what the Uchiha Clan believed.

At only fifteen, he possessed a Three Tomoe Sharingan, yet he preferred Medical Ninjutsu and had even created the Mental Healing Method on that foundation.

The reason Uchiha Sōgetsu was so strange was simply because he was a transmigrator.

At the same time, he was also a [Spectator].

November 30th, sunny.

Bought a lottery ticket but didn't win. What a pity. If I had won, I wouldn't have to write anymore. Please give me some support~~~