Born with the Sharingan?

After the tempest in his mind gradually subsided, leaving behind a tranquil sea, Hayato began to savor every drop of knowledge the system had bestowed upon him, like a wise man.

First, he confirmed that he was a member of the Uchiha Clan. From the system panel's description, he realized he was no ordinary member of the Uchiha. He was actually the Grand Elder's own grandson, and his status was fairly prestigious.

The description also said he was in the prime of his youth, looking about twenty years old. That meant the system had arrived in his world more than twenty years early.

He had also figured out the catastrophe the system had initially mentioned: the tragedy of the Uchiha Clan Massacre.

Fortunately, the event was still so far in the future that he could set aside his worries for now.

He had originally feared he was already in danger, but it seemed he was only a newborn baby. Even if he faced a crisis, he would be powerless to turn things around.

However, the version of himself on the system panel was already gravely injured and on the brink of death.

The final task listed on the panel was simple and clear: stand up. In other words, get to his feet.

The task seemed easy enough, but Hayato knew that in the system's virtual scenario, it would be anything but.

He had already faced a near-death crisis, and his strength was almost completely spent.

However, once he completed the task, he would receive the Uchiha Clan's signature power: the One-Tomoe Sharingan.

It was only one tomoe, but seeing that the version of himself in the system scenario still hadn't awakened the Sharingan in his teens or twenties, he suddenly thought it wasn't so bad.

His talent wasn't anything special to begin with. If he could awaken the One-Tomoe Sharingan now, what more could he ask for?

Of course, that was in the system scenario. If he tried it now, it would be difficult, but not impossible.

The problem wasn't that serious.

Normally, asking a newborn to stand would be absurd. After all, their brains weren't fully developed, so they couldn't control their bodies precisely.

But for Hayato, who possessed an adult's soul, there was a way.

He made up his mind and accepted the task.

Then he began trying to control his tiny body.

He wobbled as he bent forward, planting both feet firmly on the ground. He gradually lowered his center of gravity and struggled to straighten his back.

His will was as firm as iron, but a baby's body was far too weak. With its soft bones, getting to his feet was a grueling challenge.

At last, after several determined attempts, Hayato managed to stand, swaying unsteadily.

Misaki and the young man watching him were both stunned.

They could hardly believe their eyes. A baby who had only just been born was standing?

It went completely against everything the clan elders had taught them. Most children didn't learn to stand until they were at least ten months old.

Misaki's voice trembled with excitement and disbelief as she asked, "Honey, did you see that?"

The young man swallowed, then slowly nodded. His voice quavered. "Yeah. Hayato... he stood up!"

But Hayato's infant body was too frail, and he had little energy to spare.

After a few seconds, he swayed and sat back down. Fortunately, the soft cushion broke his fall, and he wasn't hurt.

Just then, the system's voice rang out in Hayato's mind, carrying a note of praise and encouragement:

[Congratulations! With your unbreakable will of steel, you stood tall despite your staggering steps and unsteady footing.]

[It was like a defiant roar against fate, echoing in the deepest part of your soul. There, a peerless beast that had slumbered for ages was slowly opening its eyes, shining with an unyielding light, ready to shake the heavens and awaken in this world!]

[Task complete. Reward: One-Tomoe Sharingan.]

Hearing the system's response, Hayato felt as if he'd heard the most beautiful melody in the world.

He could hardly believe it. He'd only just been born, and he was already awakening the Sharingan?

Next, he felt a warm current flow through his body, washing away his exhaustion. Most of the energy he had lost returned.

Then his eyes began to feel warm. The sensation grew stronger and stronger.

Hayato's pitch-black irises gradually lost their color, turning crimson. A small tomoe appeared in each eye..

The change stunned Misaki and the young man once again. They had been watching Hayato the whole time.

Now it felt as though their minds had been struck by a powerful shock.

What had they just seen?

If Hayato learning to stand so soon after being born had already filled them with both delight and astonishment, then seeing him awaken the Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai—the Sharingan—was almost too much to bear. They were so overjoyed they could have wept.

After feeling the change in his eyes, Hayato was suddenly overcome by a powerful wave of drowsiness.

Awakening his eyes had drained too much of his energy, using up even the strength he had just recovered.

His eyelids grew incredibly heavy. Then he slowly toppled onto the soft cushion and fell into a deep sleep.

Tiny bubbles began forming at his nose, and he looked utterly peaceful.

The young man's voice trembled as he asked Misaki, "You saw that too, right?" He wasn't sure he could trust his own eyes.

Misaki didn't answer right away. Her mind was a jumble of shock and joy. One astonishing surprise after another had crashed over her like a storm, and she seemed not to have heard her husband.

The young man gently nudged Misaki's arm with his elbow.

"Hey, Misaki, tell me I'm not seeing things. That just now... that was the Sharingan, right?"

Only when she felt his elbow against her arm did Misaki snap back to her senses. She turned to look at him.

"Yeah, that's right. I saw it too."

Then they both looked at their child. They could hardly believe they had given birth to such a once-in-a-generation genius.

"I'm going to see Father and tell him as soon as possible. Misaki, I'm counting on you to look after Hayato." The young man's voice was full of excitement.

Seeing that Hayato was asleep, they didn't disturb him. After all, he was their precious little darling.

Misaki nodded slowly in agreement. Such important news had to be reported as soon as possible.

As for all these sudden changes and surprises, Hayato knew nothing about them.

He was already fast asleep, dreaming sweetly. After all, he was just a baby. Normally, he was either sleeping or getting ready to sleep.