The Uchiha Clan's Blind Swordsman

Chiba was not only a member of the Uchiha clan but also a transmigrator, one who possessed a system.

Leaning on his cane and feeling his way forward, he arrived at the door.

Chiba did not knock; he knew she was already there.

Click.

The door opened, revealing a beautiful, slender figure standing in the threshold.

Izumi Uchiha, a girl of the Uchiha clan the same age as Chiba.

Even at only five years old, her delicate features promised that she would grow up to be a devastating beauty.

The girl stood with her hands on her hips, pouting as she looked at the sweat-drenched Chiba, clearly indignant.

"Brother Chiba, tomorrow is our entrance ceremony. We clearly agreed to celebrate properly tonight, so why did you have to come back looking so filthy!"

Although the girl called him "Brother Chiba," the two were not actually related by blood.

It was simply that her father and Chiba's father had been close friends despite their age gap, and three years ago, when Chiba's parents passed away during a mission, Chiba had begun boarding at her home.

"Did you go to spar with the clan head's little genius again?"

Chiba scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Precisely because the Ninja Academy was starting tomorrow, he had ended up talking to Itachi for a bit too long, which resulted in him returning late.

He had assumed Koizumi was angry about that.

However, unfortunately, he was wrong.

"So... who won in the end?"

"Naturally, it was me!"

Upon hearing this, all her dissatisfaction vanished into thin air.

A smile immediately bloomed on Koizumi's face, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents, looking quite lovely.

"I knew it!"

"Brother Chiba is the best!"

"I often hear people in the clan bragging about how the clan head's son is a super genius, but it seems he's nothing special after all!"

"My Brother Chiba is still the better one!"

"Brother Chiba, you're just too low-key; otherwise, your reputation would have spread far and wide by now!"

Hearing this, Chiba sighed slightly.

If only you knew, your Brother Chiba's reputation has already spread.

The blind man of the Uchiha—who in all of Konoha didn't know of him?

Even if they hadn't met him, there was always someone who knew of such a person.

Although the reputation wasn't exactly positive, he was, at the very least, a celebrity.

And besides—

Koizumi, you are truly underestimating Itachi Uchiha.

It was only because he had a system that he could consistently hold the upper hand against Itachi Uchiha.

In the original story, Itachi was already heaven-defying enough, and now, because of his own presence, Itachi Uchiha's growth had become even more insane than in the original.

Only five years old and not yet enrolled.

In Chiba's view, the current Itachi Uchiha was even stronger than some Chunin.

"Alright, alright, Brother Chiba, hurry inside and get some rest!"

Chiba nodded, feeling his way into the house and heading straight for the bathroom door.

After stripping off his clothes, he climbed directly into the bathtub.

No sooner had Chiba stepped in than Koizumi stripped down and hopped into the tub right behind him.

Splash! Water sprayed all over the bathroom floor.

Chiba looked helpless.

"Koizumi, don't you think we should be a bit more discreet now?"

"Discreet about what? You can't see anything anyway, Brother Chiba."

Koizumi blinked her large, watery eyes, making no attempt to cover herself, looking utterly adorable in her naked state.

"Besides, I'm not shy, so what are you blushing about? Haven't we been doing this for the past few years?"

"Since you can't see, Brother Chiba, I naturally have to take care of you!"

Although Koizumi didn't understand how Chiba could be so powerful in combat despite being blind, she knew from his daily reliance on his cane that he still needed her help in his everyday life.

As she spoke, Koizumi reached out toward Chiba, intending to help him bathe.

Chiba looked at the stark-naked Koizumi, let out a long sigh toward the sky, and felt a bit melancholy.

If it gets out that I can actually see, will Koizumi beat me to death?

At this moment, a transparent template appeared before Chiba.

God-Level Template System

Host: Uchiha Chiba

Primary Template: Fujitora Issho

Completion: 5.3%

Every 5% increase in completion grants a template ability.

Unlock the next template upon reaching 10% completion.

Primary Template Ability: 1. Observation Haki [Perfect Grade]

Daily Task: 1000 sword swings, reward 0.1% completion [Completed]

Chiba's eyes were indeed blind.

However, his Observation Haki had reached the Perfect Grade.

What was the concept of Perfect Grade?

The lower grade was introductory, the intermediate grade was an extension of range, and the advanced grade allowed one to perceive good and evil and briefly foresee the future.

Perfect, however, had already transcended the scope of foreseeing the future; it could replace one's eyes and look directly at everything.

As long as Chiba used his Perfect Grade Observation Haki at full power.

Then, everything within his visual range would be laid out before him in every detail.

It was even more perverted than the Byakugan, capable of accurately pinpointing an opponent's weaknesses and flaws.

Due to his age, Chiba consumed a massive amount of energy if he used his Perfect Grade Observation Haki at full power right now.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, he could only perceive a blurry outline, just like Fujitora Issho himself; he still couldn't "see."

The reason Chiba's Observation Haki could reach the Perfect Grade was because of the grand gift package provided by the system, which allowed one template ability to be raised to the pinnacle.

And at this moment.

Chiba silently activated his Perfect Grade Observation Haki.

Looking at the stark-naked Koizumi.

Chiba felt that his life was complete.

Cherry blossoms drifted down, adding a touch of sternness to the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Itachi had already woken up early in the morning.

Today was the first day of school.

As the captain of the Konoha Military Police Force, the head of the Uchiha clan, and Uchiha Itachi's father, Uchiha Fugaku had stayed home for the first time in history.

He had set aside all his work to watch his son in silence.

"Sit, Itachi!"

Uchiha Fugaku knelt on the floor, gesturing to the cushion in front of him.

Shedding the usual sternness he held as the police captain and clan head, Fugaku's face remained serious, yet it carried a hint of paternal affection.

After all, today was the first step his son would take on the path of a ninja.

"Father!"

Itachi knelt on the cushion as well, watching his father quietly.

"Itachi, today is the first day of the Ninja Academy, and it is also your first day stepping out of the Uchiha clan."

"Remember, when you are outside, you represent the Uchiha clan!"

The Uchiha clan, huh!?

Not a single expression could be seen on Itachi's face.

But recalling what Chiba had said to him yesterday, a flash of confusion flickered through his eyes.

"Father."

"Hmm, speak."

"Is it... only fire that can burn the leaves?"

In an instant, a look of shock appeared on Fugaku's face.

Although it lasted only a second, he was surprised that Itachi would ask such a question.

He suppressed his shock, revealing a smile instead, and patted Itachi on the head.

"That's right, the burning firelight will illuminate Konoha."

"That firelight is dazzling; it holds longing, but it also harbors jealousy!"

"In the future, you will encounter all sorts of people!"

"You only need to remember that you belong to the Uchiha, and nothing more than the Uchiha—"

Itachi nodded thoughtfully.

"I understand, Father!"

Nothing more than the Uchiha.

I understand, but do I truly understand?

The meaning Chiba and my father wish to convey seems to be the same.

However.

Is the Uchiha not the Uchiha of Konoha?

Why can't one's perspective be a little broader?

"After I took you to witness the battlefield, you made the decision to graduate early. I do not know how much longer the war will last; once you graduate, it means you may be sent to the front lines."

"Can you tell me your reason?"

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Itachi calmly.

Hearing this, Itachi fell into silence.

Whether he had seen through Itachi's little secret or not, Fugaku continued.

"How is that friend of yours doing?"

Itachi looked up at his father.