Uchiha Sen: I Really Can't Do Anything About You

It's here! The standard cheat for transmigration, it's finally in my possession!

Sen was ecstatic. He looked at Kushina in his arms, her face as red as a ripe tomato, already closing her eyes shyly.

He instinctively reached out and gently pinched her soft cheek.

Kushina, you're truly my lucky star!

Kushina quickly opened her eyes and stood up from his embrace.

Her face was flushed, and she glared at Sen, half embarrassed and half angry, "You, you! The whole class is watching! They all say you're aloof, you... how could you secretly touch my face!"

Her little head was a mess: He spoke up for me this morning, gave me food at noon, and in the afternoon, he... he touched my face!

Could it be that he likes me?!

"Sen, how could you... without my permission..."

Kushina's voice grew softer as she spoke, but before she could finish, she heard the teacher dismiss the class.

She looked up and saw her classmates leaving in small groups; school was over.

And the one who left the fastest was Sen himself!

As if nothing had happened, he was the first to head towards the school gate.

Damn it, is this what Sister Tsunade calls playing hard to get?

Never mind, I'll chase after him and get some answers!

Meanwhile, Sen was walking home, looking at his system panel:

[Name: Uchiha Sen]
[Age: 6]
[Physique: 6]
[Spirit: 6]
[Chakra: 4]
[Kekkei Genkai: None]
[Ninjutsu: Three Basic Jutsu]
[Other: Chakra Nature: Fire]

Next, his attention focused on the three flashing options.

Unfortunately, the system didn't even provide descriptions for the stats. [Chakra +1, Physique +1, Uzumaki Physique] Which of these three would be the best?

Chakra could be accumulated slowly through training, and a +1 to Physique wasn't as good as the last option.

Therefore, the optimal choice was undoubtedly the Uzumaki Physique! This was one of the top-tier life force talents in the Naruto world!

The moment he made his choice, an indescribably cool, warm current surged through his entire body!

It was as if every cell in his body was activated, and the fatigue and soreness from staying up late to train for days vanished.

Looking at the panel again, both Physique and Chakra had increased.

[Name: Uchiha Sen]
...
[Physique: 7]
[Chakra: 8]
...
[Other: Uzumaki Physique, Chakra capacity increased by 100%, powerful vitality, minor wounds can be quickly healed (Beginner Physique).]

Sen subconsciously clenched his fist, clearly feeling the surge of power between his palm and fingers.

A vigorous life force flowed through his limbs, his muscle fibers seemed to be rewoven and strengthened, and his bones became more solid.

So strong! A mere +1 to Physique had an effect comparable to a long period of his own training! This was an all-around improvement in speed, strength, and recovery!

If he weren't on the road, he really would have wanted to find a secluded spot for an Uchiha laugh!

At this rate, punching Sarutobi Hiruzen and kicking Shimura Danzo would be just around the corner!

Back when he didn't have a system, he had even considered becoming a rogue ninja. But now, of course—

It is my solemn duty to reforge the glory of the Uchiha!

It's just a shame the system can only be triggered once a day. It seems I'll have to find excuses to spar with Kushina often from now on!

"Sen, why are you walking so fast!" Speak of the devil, Kushina's panting voice came from behind.

Sen slowed his pace, waiting for Kushina to catch up.

"What's wrong?" Sen was curious as to why she had followed him.

Kushina walked alongside Sen, still a little breathless from chasing him.

She shot Sen a glare.

Hmph, still pretending! This is exactly the "play hard to get" tactic! He just touched my face, and no one besides family has ever done that!

"Hmph, I just want you to tell me the truth!" Kushina lifted her chin, putting on a proud expression, but her furtive glances already betrayed her inner nervousness.

Seeing her expression, Sen immediately knew this little imp was convincing herself. How come Kushina seems a bit different from the original story? Is it because she's too young?

He had to admit, girls in this world were indeed precocious. And the handsome faces of the Uchiha clan were really useful. If he looked like Danzo, he'd probably be mobbed by a crowd, not get any chance for romance.

"Mainly, I find Kushina very cute. Your face gets all red, like a tomato – sour and sweet, tastes good, and it's juicy too."

"You're the one who's like a tomato!" Kushina retorted instinctively, but hearing the word "cute" made her heart feel a little sweet. She completely forgot that the people during the day had also mocked her using the word "tomato."

"Speaking of tomatoes," Sen said, as if suddenly remembering something, "I'll make scrambled eggs with tomatoes for lunch tomorrow. It's a sweet and sour dish, perfect for whetting the appetite when it's hot."

"Then... then I want some too!" Kushina blurted out immediately upon hearing that.

She really didn't want to experience Sister Tsunade's "dark cuisine" again.

Sen nodded. "Sure. But there's no such thing as a free lunch. If Minato wants my bento, he has to help me copy all my class notes for the entire day."

"That's fine too! Even if I can't beat you, copying notes is no problem!"

Sen shook his head. Knowing Kushina's personality, it would be a miracle if she actually copied the notes well. He looked at her and said, "No, you have to do something else."

"Something... something else?" Kushina's little head instantly froze. Countless scenes from shojo manga flashed through her mind... Could it be... could it be a request for kissing and hugging...?

But I only just met him! Even if I like him, no! He likes me, but it can't be this fast...

Konoha is so exciting!

"Okay, but only once..." Kushina said, as if possessed.

Sen gently poked the forehead of her closed eyes. "What do you mean 'only once'? I want you to spar with me once every day from now on."

"Huh?" Kushina opened her eyes, her large, watery eyes filled with shock and a hint of barely perceptible disappointment. "Spar? But I'm still so much weaker than you. Today, I couldn't even see your movements clearly."

Sen's smile faded, and he said seriously, "That's precisely why you need to train through sparring. Don't you want to become Hokage? You can't just rely on brute strength.

I see you have a lot of power in your punches, but you have no technique at all. I can guide you, how about it?"

Kushina's eyes lit up after hearing this. So I misunderstood him! I thought he was some kind of bad boy! Turns out he's always looking out for me!

Sen is such a good person!

"Okay, I'll be counting on your guidance from now on, Sen-kun!" Kushina said excitedly.

They chatted casually about other things for a while longer, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the Uchiha compound.

Sen turned his head and asked, "Kushina, do you live in the Uchiha compound too?"

"Huh?" Kushina looked at the huge Uchiha Clan Crest and was stunned. How did I end up following him all the way here in a daze?

Sister Tsunade told me this morning not to wander off, and now look, I can't even find my way home.

Seeing Kushina looking around vaguely, Sen knew she was lost.

Her flustered expression suggested she was probably terrible with directions.

"Um... Sen..." Kushina bit her lip, her earlier feistiness gone, and asked softly, "Can you... take me home? I think... I'm lost."

Sen shook his head helplessly.

"I really don't know what to do with you."