Night of the Uchiha Massacre

Several female nurses at Konoha Hospital stood outside a ward, whispering among themselves. A blonde nurse with a ponytail wore a gossip-hungry expression. "The patient is out of danger. I heard Uchiha Itachi wiped out the Uchiha Clan. Only he and Sasuke survived."

Another nurse eagerly joined in. "He really is incredible. He was stabbed three times by Uchiha Itachi and still lived."

A red-haired nurse spoke with an infatuated look. "He's so handsome. When I changed his bandages just now, I nearly couldn't stop myself from kissing him." She immediately asked, "What's his name?"

The blonde nurse replied, "Uchiha Qingcheng. Apparently, he had only one breath left when ANBU found him and brought him here."

Inside the ward, Qingcheng suddenly opened his eyes wide and said in shock, "How did I get here? Did I transmigrate?"

Then his head felt like it was splitting apart as memories that did not belong to him flooded into his mind.

I am Uchiha Qingcheng. I had a young, well-behaved little sister and a kind, gentle mother. My father died on the battlefield during the Third Ninja World War.

The moon was especially round that night. Uchiha Itachi burst into my home with a blade and crazily slashed at my mother and sister. He stabbed me three times as well.

The entire Uchiha Clan was slaughtered. From newborn babies to old men nearly ready for the coffin, anyone whose surname had anything to do with Uchiha was killed. Even dogs were stabbed a few times.

Among those memories, he saw Danzo leading Root ninjas as they dug out the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan. He saw himself say, "He's dead last and hasn't awakened the Sharingan. Don't waste time."

Finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with ANBU members and buried the corpses of the Uchiha Clan. With a serious expression, he said, "He must be saved. Protect the last members of the Uchiha Clan."

After sorting through the original owner's memories, Uchiha Qingcheng said furiously, "Danzo, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Obito—none of you will escape. My Uchiha Clan will not perish."

After saying that, an indescribable hatred rose within Uchiha Qingcheng. Blood tears flowed from his pitch-black eyes, and two scarlet tomoe appeared within them.

Qingcheng cried out, "This is a Two-Tomoe Sharingan! I'm stronger than Sasuke. His whole family was wiped out, and Uchiha Itachi beat him senseless, yet he only awakened one tomoe."

Uchiha Qingcheng swept his gaze around the ward and found that the entire world had slowed down. Several masked ninjas were watching him from the hospital roof. Qingcheng immediately deactivated his Sharingan and continued sleeping.

Qingcheng understood very well that the reason he was alive was because he was dead last. At seventeen, he had yet to refine Chakra or awaken the Sharingan. Otherwise, Danzo would have killed him long ago.

Danzo had always coveted the power of the Sharingan. He desperately wanted to destroy the Uchiha Clan and use their Sharingan as resurrection coins.

The Night of the Uchiha Massacre had been planned by Danzo, carried out by Uchiha Itachi, with Uchiha Obito as the main attacker, while Hiruzen Sarutobi watched from the sidelines.

Just then, a ding sounded in Qingcheng's mind. The host's intense unwillingness has been detected. The host does not wish for the Uchiha Clan to perish. The Family Ascendance System has awakened. The more new family members are added, and the greater their talent, the richer the rewards.

Initial talent reward: "Strong Kidney and Body Strengthening." You possess powerful kidneys. One shot is all it takes. You can rebuild the Uchiha Clan and will receive an endless supply of kidney power.

Qingcheng looked shocked. "I have a cheat, but it's really strange. There are only me and that idiot Sasuke next door left of the Uchiha Clan. Where am I supposed to find Uchiha members? Am I supposed to knock up other people?"

Qingcheng was indeed tempted. He thought to himself, If I relied on training, I really could never surpass Uchiha Itachi in my lifetime. But I have the Family Ascendance System. I can definitely overtake him on a curve.

Just then, several footsteps sounded in the hospital corridor. Knock, knock, knock. The ward door was opened.

Hiruzen Sarutobi entered the ward directly with Danzo and two Konoha Advisors.

Qingcheng knew that when the Konoha Elders moved together, they were definitely up to something. It was like a weasel paying respects to a chicken—every one of these four was full of bad intentions.

The Third Hokage wore a kindly expression and said softly, "I heard you woke up, so I came to see you and Sasuke." He then sighed.

With a sorrowful expression, he said, "I am deeply sorry about the Uchiha Clan. I failed to save them in time."

Looking at the Third Hokage's self-reproachful expression, Qingcheng thought, You're happier than anyone. Your Sarutobi Clan must have swallowed up those Uchiha assets. Otherwise, how could the strongest Fire Release Ninjutsu clan have become the Sarutobi Clan?

But he was too weak right now, so he had to keep acting.

Qingcheng said gratefully, "Third Hokage, despite your busy schedule, you came to see an Uchiha orphan like me. I'm truly moved."

"From now on, I will study the Will of Fire deeply and become an upright young man of the Will of Fire. I will repay Konoha and repay this village."

Qingcheng's words stunned the Konoha Elders, especially the ninjas in the hospital corridor. They all found it unbelievable. "An Uchiha Clan member is actually shouting about the Will of Fire?"

Danzo's gaze turned extremely cold as he stared intently at Qingcheng, trying to discover something from his expression.

He then said viciously, "I should take you to Root for interrogation and find out how you survived. I should find out who was secretly colluding with Uchiha Itachi."

Seeing such a huge accusation pinned on him, Qingcheng was furious. This was blatant nonsense, but there was no need to guess—it had definitely been ordered by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

With a grief-stricken expression, Qingcheng cried out, "First Hokage, look at your Will of Fire being trampled upon! These Konoha higher-ups are bullying an orphan whose clan was wiped out. We should have disappeared alongside the Uchiha Clan."

Hearing this, the Third Hokage's face filled with kindness as he said gently, "Where the leaves dance, the fire burns on."

He then reprimanded Danzo, "Qingcheng-kun is a youth who carries the Will of Fire. The Uchiha Clan has already been exterminated. Danzo, you have overstepped your bounds."

Danzo looked gloomy and said nothing. He thought, The Uchiha remnants should disappear. Hiruzen Sarutobi, with your indecision, you are utterly unworthy of being Hokage.

The Third Hokage resumed his kindly appearance and said with a smile, "Qingcheng-kun, what are your thoughts? The village will do its best to compensate you."

The ninjas in the hospital corridor all looked at the Third Hokage with admiration, while their gazes toward Danzo were filled with disgust.

Qingcheng watched as the Third Hokage took all the kindness and reputation for himself, gaining even more affection and praise.

By tomorrow, there will probably be rumors all over Konoha that the Third Hokage personally visited the Uchiha orphans. He really knows how to farm reputation.

Danzo's reputation was like that of a stinking rat. He did dirty work every day, yet he still wanted to compete with Hiruzen Sarutobi for the Hokage's position. It was simply a fool's dream.

Hearing the Third Hokage's words, Qingcheng thought, Then I won't hold back.

With a grateful expression, he said, "Although our Uchiha Clan has been wiped out, I am still alive. The remaining inheritance and ninjutsu must be returned to me. The First Hokage's Will of Fire is about helping the weak and protecting the weak. You certainly cannot bully an orphan like me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Hokage, after all, and could not refute the Will of Fire. However, the Sarutobi Clan had already stored away the Uchiha Clan's Fire Release Ninjutsu. Having to spit out meat that had already entered their mouths made him extremely uncomfortable.

But as an expert actor, the Third Hokage recovered immediately and said with a smile, "That is only proper. I will send someone to deliver the Uchiha Clan's assets to you in three days."

The ninjas in the hospital corridor were all won over by the kindly Third Hokage. Looking at the Hokage visiting an orphan whose clan had been exterminated, his gentle appearance was practically the shadow of the First Hokage.

Qingcheng smiled and continued, "And our Uchiha Clan compound. It is too inauspicious there, with so many clan members dead. I request to return to our former clan grounds. I want to restore the Uchiha Clan. Our Uchiha Clan has not perished yet."

Danzo said with a gloomy expression, "Brat, your demands are excessive. There are only two of you Uchiha left."

Qingcheng spoke solemnly. "Aren't there still two left? That means we haven't perished. If I marry a few more wives in the future, I can get the Uchiha Clan back on its feet."

Qingcheng shouted angrily again, "If the First Hokage and Fourth Hokage were still alive, our Uchiha Clan would never have suffered such a calamity!"

Why did Qingcheng not dare mention the Second Hokage? If Tobirama learned that the Uchiha Clan had been wiped out, he would definitely laugh until his mouth could not close.

Koharu and Homura muttered in their hearts, For a narrow-minded Uchiha Clan member, he isn't even thinking of revenge. As expected of dead last.

The Third Hokage asked with a puzzled expression, "Then who will become clan head, you or Sasuke? I remember that you have no Chakra and cannot become a ninja. It would certainly be inappropriate for you to inherit the position of Uchiha Clan head."

Qingcheng said with a serious expression, "Our Uchiha Clan needs a strong man to carry on the bloodline and revive the extinct Uchiha Clan. And I am that strong man."

There were still so many Uchiha shops remaining. Qingcheng would not give up that wealth; he had to take it all back. Once he became the Uchiha Clan head, he could collect rent openly and honestly. As the saying went, "With storefronts in hand, food and drink are never a worry."

Qingcheng had also decided that he would acquire more storefronts in the future, become Konoha's greatest landlord, establish an economic monopoly, and ruin this bunch of old schemers.

The Third Hokage thought for a moment, then said kindly, "Get some proper rest. We will return and discuss your requests."

Qingcheng knew that for these Konoha higher-ups, returning to discuss something meant endlessly passing the buck. By then, he would have nowhere to cry.

Qingcheng immediately shouted, "The First Hokage's Will of Fire is about protecting tender sprouts! Where the leaves dance, the fire burns on! Our Uchiha Clan is at a life-or-death juncture, so what is there left for you to discuss?"

Seeing Qingcheng throwing a tantrum, Danzo's face instantly twisted with fury. He cursed angrily, "Brat, you are far too arrogant! I should arrest you, lock you in Root, and subject you to harsh interrogation."

Qingcheng shouted again, "The Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan founded Konoha together. The Senju Clan has already been exterminated, and under your rule, the Uchiha Clan has been exterminated as well."

"How will you answer to the First Hokage? How will you answer to Konoha's villagers? Today it is our Uchiha Clan that was wiped out. Will it be the Hyuga Clan the day after tomorrow? Will every clan in Konoha face the possibility of extermination in the future?"

Qingcheng spoke with righteous indignation, directly maxing out the moral pressure. Those words condemned the Third Hokage and the Konoha higher-ups for their inaction.

Everyone in the hospital corridor heard his impassioned voice and cried out in alarm, "Can Konoha's great clans really be wiped out so easily?"

Qingcheng took another breath and shouted solemnly, "If the Fourth Hokage were still alive, our Uchiha Clan would never have been exterminated!"

Danzo said with a gloomy face, "The person who wiped out the Uchiha Clan was your own Uchiha Itachi."

Qingcheng shouted sternly, "Uchiha Itachi was also an ANBU member. If you had not indulged him, how would he have dared exterminate the clan? You allowed your subordinate to do this!"

Danzo still wanted to muddy the waters and shift responsibility onto the dead Uchiha Clan.

But Qingcheng crushed that argument directly. Even if Uchiha Itachi was Uchiha, he was also an ANBU member.

As soon as those words were spoken, the people in the hospital corridor began discussing it. Uchiha Itachi had actually been an ANBU member—it was truly terrifying.

Watching the hospital crowd discuss the matter, the Third Hokage knew it could not be allowed to ferment any further. It had to be suppressed. He had to play the role of the kindly Third Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a kind expression, "You are right. The Uchiha Clan is a member of Konoha and cannot simply be allowed to perish. I agree to your restoration of the Uchiha Clan."

Qingcheng shouted again, "Our Uchiha Clan has made so many contributions to Konoha and carried out so many missions. The pensions for those clan members must be paid directly to me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi began to get angry inside, but as an expert actor, he kept a kindly smile on his face.

He said kindly, "That is only proper. Qingcheng-kun, rest well. We will come visit you again when we have time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had not expected that he, who usually invoked the Will of Fire in every other sentence to mean, "You should serve me," would now be bound by the Will of Fire someone else was using against him.

He was extremely displeased, but as the kindly Third Hokage, he had to keep that kindness displayed on his face. No matter the circumstances, he had to maintain his smile.