My Son, Uchiha Itachi, Will Be No Less Talented Than Qingyu! (Third Update, Happy Dragon Boat Festival!)

The next day.

The Uchiha Clan was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

Qingyu and Tsunade walked side by side on the road leading to the Uchiha Main Family residence.

There are quite a lot of people.

Tsunade spoke.

She glanced at the bustling crowd at the entrance of the Uchiha mansion ahead, her tone tinged with surprise.

It's worth noting that the Uchiha Clan is usually quite secluded.

Because of the Uchiha Clan's past history of rebellion and their Uchiha Clan has become somewhat isolated.

She originally thought there would be very few people, but there were quite a lot of them.

"The old man is here too."

Tsunade saw Sarutobi Hiruzen's back from ahead.

"Looks like tonight's going to be lively."

Qingyu said.

The Hokage's presence signifies that this banquet was not merely a family gathering of the Uchiha Clan, but rather a public social event carrying certain political signals.

After all, it was wartime.

It's one thing for them to have minor conflicts on ordinary days, but if they don't unite against a common enemy at a time like this, then Konoha is truly courting death.

This is clearly not a scene that Sarutobi Hiruzen or the Konoha High Command wanted to see.

Once inside, Qingyu also saw high-ranking members of the Hyuga Clan, as well as representatives from the Nara Clan, Akimichi, and Yamanaka Clans, and even several ninjas from the Aburame Clan.

"Qingyu, Lady Tsunade, you're here so early."

Minato Namikaze greeted him.

"Let's see what good sake the Uchiha Clan has."

Tsunade crossed her arms, and Minato Namikaze nodded slightly.

Minato Namikaze chuckled upon hearing this and said, "Fugaku just showed me some sake. They have a lot of sake that was transported from the Fire Capital, and a few jars that are said to be aged sake from the Warring States Era. They should taste quite good."

"A vintage wine from the Warring States Era?"

Tsunade's eyes lit up.

Although she was more addicted to gambling than drinking, she wouldn't refuse a truly good bottle of wine if it were offered to her.

Just as Minato Namikaze about to answer, a Nara Clan ninja walked over from the side and waved to him.

"Minato, Nara Shikaku asked me to pass on a message that he'd like to discuss border defenses with you after the banquet."

Minato Namikaze nodded to the Nara Clan ninja, then turned to Tsunade and Qingyu, giving them an apologetic smile.

"I'll Lady Tsunade. Qingyu, we'll talk later."

He turned and left.

After Tsunade and Minato Namikaze walked away, she suddenly turned her head and whispered in Qingyu's ear.

The warm breath brushed against Qingyu's ear.

"Kid, bring me some extra alcohol back later."

Tsunade lowered her voice.

"It's rare for Uchiha Fugaku to be so generous. It would be a waste not to take a few more jars back with us. Anyway, they don't lack these things."

"Sister Tsunade, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"What's inappropriate about it?"

Tsunade leaned against Qingyu, her already full figure swaying slightly beneath her coat.

"We are invited guests. It's only natural for the guests to take a few jars home after the host has treated them to drinks."

"Sister Tsunade, you just said it was rare for someone to be so generous, and now you're trying to take advantage of their drinks."

"Tsk, you little brat, why are you siding with outsiders?"

Tsunade reached out and pinched Qingyu's ear.

Qingyu tilted her head slightly as she was pinched, but did not pull away.

He had long been accustomed to Tsunade's affectionate gestures, and even vaguely felt that Tsunade's physical contact with him seemed to be increasing and becoming more natural lately.

He felt that this might be a sign that Teuchi her heart?

After all, Tsunade isn't someone who can joke around and laugh with just anyone.

Before long, the ninjas from various clans took their seats one after another, guided by the waiters.

Qingyu sat cross-legged at the low table and glanced at the guests present.

[Collectible trait detected: Nara Shadow]

[D-Rank Trait: Nara Shadow]

[Effect: Increases the speed of practicing Shadow Arts by 30%.]

[Synthesis: Obtain the Nara Clan's secret technique, which will upgrade the trait to a higher level.]

[Collectible trait detected: Dog Nose]

[E-Rank Trait: Dog Nose]

[Effect: Increases sense of smell by 20%]

[Synthesis: Obtain the secret technique of the Inuzuka Clan, which will upgrade to a higher level trait.]

[Collectible trait detected: Glutton]

[C-Rank Trait: Glutton]

[Effect: Increases food absorption efficiency by 60%, allowing cells to store more energy.]

[Synthesis: Obtain the Akimichi Clan's Three-Colored Pills, which will upgrade to a higher-level trait.]

"This is great!"

This time, many prominent ninjas gathered together, allowing Qingyu to collect quite a few special traits.

Most of them are E or D.

But Qingyu didn't expect there to be a C-level.

It appears to have been dropped by a member of the Akimichi clan and given to Qingyu.

"The digestion speed is quite good."

Qingyu pondered to herself.

Military Ration Pill should also be considered food. If efficiency is increased, Qingyu can recover more Chakra by eating one.

Furthermore, the later description states that Qingyu's cells can store more energy.

This immediately reminded Qingyu of the special characteristic of the Akimichi Clan, which was their ability to store food as fat.

Then, the fat is converted into physical strength and then into Chakra.

During battle, it's like having a built-in "Yin Seal".

"Luckily, it doesn't affect my figure."

Qingyu ate whatever she wanted, but found that she didn't gain weight; she simply stored more energy.

As Qingyu was engrossed in eating, a burst of enthusiastic applause interrupted Qingyu.

Uchiha Fugaku raised his glass and said, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend tonight's banquet."

A smile appeared on his face, and his brows revealed the pride that belonged to the Uchiha Clan Head.

"War has broken out, Konoha is at a time when everyone needs to fight side by side. My Uchiha Clan will do everything in our power to contribute all our strength to the village."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the representatives of the various races present, finally settling on Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"At the same time, tonight is also a celebration for my eldest son Uchiha Itachi."

After he finished speaking, Uchiha Mikoto came out carrying the child.

Qingyu's gaze fell on the baby's face.

Uchiha Itachi.

This baby is Uchiha Itachi.

Qingyu looked at that tender little face.

[Collectible trait detected: Born Genius]

[C-Rank Trait: Born Genius]

[Effect: Genjutsu Talent increased by 60%.]

[Synthesis: Achieving first place in the Chunin Ninja Exams will upgrade this trait to a higher level.]

Qingyu looked at the text that appeared before her eyes and closed it without making a sound.

Uchiha Itachi's lost trait was his Genjutsu Talent, which does fit his strengths.

In the original work, Uchiha Itachi's mastery of Genjutsu was unparalleled; he could fall for someone with just a finger, and even Orochimaru was defeated by him.

However, the synthesis conditions surprised Qingyu somewhat.

First place in the Chunin Ninja Exams.

His original plan was to continue to operate discreetly Genin during the war, since the chances of Genin going to the front lines were indeed lower than those of Chunin.

However, to upgrade this trait, you have to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams and get first place.

That's not a difficult thing.

With his current strength, participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams is nothing more than a formality.

There is simply no one among his peers who can rival him.

Even Kakashi now has to avoid Qingyu's sharp edge.

Therefore, Qingyu's participation in the exam now is a complete game of cat and mouse.

Not long after, Uchiha Fugaku's speech ended amidst applause.

He began to toast the representatives of each ethnic group in turn.

Qingyu noticed that the order in which he offered toasts was quite particular.

First, we pay our respects to Sarutobi Hiruzen, then to Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, the two Hokage Advisor. Next, we pay our respects to the Main Family of the Hyuga Clan, followed by the heads of the Nara Clan, Akimichi, and Yamanaka Clans, and so on.

This order basically reflects the current power dynamics among the major clans in Konoha.

Several minutes passed before Uchiha Fugaku walked up to Tsunade and Qingyu with a cup of sake.

Tsunade.

Uchiha Fugaku Asatsuna nodded slightly.

Tsunade picked up her wine glass, stood up, and lightly clinked it against Uchiha Fugaku's.

"The Uchiha Clan Head's sake is indeed excellent."

After she finished speaking, she tilted her head back and drank the sake in her glass in one gulp.

Uchiha Fugaku finished his drink, then turned and looked at Qingyu.

"Qingyu."

Uchiha Fugaku's lips curled up slightly.

I've always wanted to see you.

"It is my honor to have Fugaku on my mind."

Qingyu answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Shisui often mentions you to me."

"He said you were the strongest person his age he had ever met, not only completely surpassing him in swordsmanship, but also in Genjutsu, and even faster than him in Body Flicker Technique."

"You flatter Shisui."

Qingyu used water instead of wine, raised his cup filled with water, and clinked it against Uchiha Fugaku's.

"Shisui is the true genius. I'm just a few years older than him. If we were the same age, the outcome would be uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku's admiration deepened.

He had seen far too many spoiled geniuses.

Qingyu, on the other hand, showed absolutely no signs of these flaws.

This quality cannot be cultivated by talent alone; it also requires a clear mind and an extremely mature temperament.

"Shisui was indeed a genius."

Uchiha Fugaku took a sip of his drink, his tone tinged with emotion.

"In the clan, there are almost no younger members who can compare to him, but even so, he is still somewhat inferior to you."

Qingyu shook her head, not responding to the conversation.

He turned his gaze to the side of the platform, where Uchiha Mikoto was standing, holding Uchiha Itachi, smiling and talking with several female guests.

"Fugaku's child will surely be a genius in the future."

Qingyu withdrew her gaze and looked at Uchiha Fugaku.

"After all, he's Lord Fugaku's son; like father, like son."

Uchiha Fugaku was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Thank you for your kind words.

Uchiha Fugaku stopped laughing.

As a father, he knew very well that comparing Uchiha Itachi to Qingyu was somewhat of an exaggeration.

Who is Qingyu?

But if his son, Uchiha Itachi, could possess talents no less than Qingyu's in the future—

Uchiha Fugaku thought to himself, then glanced at the baby being held in Mikoto's arms.

On that rosy little face, a pair of bright black eyes were staring intently at the lights in the hall.

An indescribable feeling welled up in Uchiha Fugaku's heart.

Perhaps—perhaps his son really can catch up with Qingyu.

No.

It is definitely possible.

My son, Uchiha Itachi, possesses a talent no less than that of Qingyu!

Thinking of this, Uchiha Fugaku's smile deepened.

He raised his wine glass, gestured to Qingyu, and then drank the sake in one gulp.

"Qingyu, visit the Uchiha Clan Compound more often when you have time."

After finishing his drink Uchiha Fugaku patted Qingyu on the shoulder.

"You and Shisui have a good relationship. You can come and spar often in the future. The doors of the Uchiha Clan are always open to you."

"Thank you Fugaku- sama."

Qingyu nodded slightly to Uchiha Fugaku.

I felt that the Uchiha Clan also very pragmatic.

Why didn't he say these things when nobody wanted him?

Admittedly, Qingyu was born with One-Tomoe Sharingan, which led some Uchiha clan members to believe that he should be brought back to the clan.

However, due to Qingyu Senju's identity, he ultimately faced extreme opposition from the hawks.

In the end, Qingyu was adopted by Tsunade.

Uchiha Fugaku patted him on the shoulder again, then turned and walked to the next table.

Tsunade picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of sashimi, and put it in her mouth.

"He seems to value you quite a bit."

Tsunade said while chewing on some sashimi.

"The head of the Uchiha Clan personally came to offer a toast, and even said that the door is always open to you. This is quite rare for the Uchiha in the past."

"Sister Tsunade knows a lot about the Uchiha?"

Qingyu sat down again next to her.

We've dealt with each other before.

Tsunade swallowed the sashimi in her mouth, picked up her sake glass, and took another sip.

"Those old men of the Uchiha Clan are all incredibly arrogant, their eyes practically sitting on the top of their heads. There are very few people who can make them bow their heads, and even fewer who can make Uchiha Fugaku take the initiative to show them goodwill."

As she said this, she turned her head and glanced at Qingyu.

"With your mixed heritage, you've inherited the best features of both sides."

Upon hearing this, Qingyu smiled but remained silent.

None of these matters.

Importantly, he now has another high-quality source for farming traits.

Afterwards, Qingyu wanted to spend more time with the Uchiha Clan to see if he could enhance his Yin Release talent and obtain the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Uchiha with the Mangekyō Sharingan and one without the Mangekyō Sharingan can be considered two different ninjas.

Once the Mangekyō Sharingan is awakened, not only will you gain two powerful Dōjutsu, but you can also fight in Gundam form!

In the Shinobi World, there are very few things that can completely break through the defenses of "Susanoo".