The Uchiha Grand Elder's Shock!

In the heart of the Uchiha Clan compound, inside a quaint and solemn building, an old man sat upright on exquisite tatami mats. With his eyes closed in concentration, he seemed to be enjoying a rare moment of tranquility, having just stepped away from his busy clan duties.

It was still wartime, and the clan head had already led many clansmen to the battlefield to fight for the glory of the Uchiha Clan.

As the Grand Elder of the Uchiha Clan, he bore the heavy responsibility of remaining behind to oversee all internal affairs.

However, this peace did not last long.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps shattered the silence of the room, followed by the paper sliding door being shoved open with a deafening rattle.

The Grand Elder's brow furrowed slightly before he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with a hint of displeasure and reproach.

"Shota? What is the meaning of this? Why are you so flustered, forgetting even the most basic manners? I have told you many times: stay calm and composed when facing matters." The Grand Elder's voice carried a touch of authority. The man who had entered was none other than Uchiha Shota, Hayato's father.

Hearing this, Shota felt a twinge of apology; he had indeed been too impatient. He took a deep breath, struggled to steady his emotions, and spoke respectfully.

"My apologies, Father. This matter is truly unique, making it impossible for me to remain calm."

However, before he could finish, the Grand Elder interrupted him.

"I have told you: use your official title while at work."

The Grand Elder's expression was stern and grave, leaving Shota with no choice but to close his mouth helplessly and nod slightly.

"Yes, Grand Elder. The situation is this: just a moment ago, my son Hayato was born."

Shota finally reached the point, but upon hearing this, the Grand Elder's expression tightened, and he asked with concern, "Hayato? Why mention Hayato? Has something happened to him?"

The Grand Elder had personally chosen Hayato's name, so his first thought was that something had gone wrong with his grandson.

"Nothing is wrong. Hayato was born healthy; he is perfectly fine," Shota quickly explained.

Hearing that his grandson was safe and sound, the Grand Elder's furrowed brow relaxed.

However, Shota was not finished. He took a deep breath and continued, "Although Hayato is healthy and unharmed, I hope you will not interrupt me again regarding what I am about to say. This matter is truly important."

Seeing his son suddenly become so serious, the Grand Elder nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.

"Speak, I am listening. I will not interrupt you."

"Very well. The situation is this: shortly after Hayato was born, we discovered many miracles regarding him. For instance, when he was born, he was actually able to stand up on his own."

The Grand Elder's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

He thought to himself that while standing at birth was rare, it was not impossible. However, Shota's next words left him completely stunned.

"Furthermore, we discovered that Hayato has awakened the Sharingan!"

Shota's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the Grand Elder's mind.

He stood up abruptly, his eyes wide, staring at Shota in disbelief.

"What did you say! Hayato awakened the Sharingan! Are you certain you didn't see wrong?"

The Grand Elder's voice trembled with excitement.

Shota nodded firmly, indicating he had not been mistaken. Upon receiving this confirmation, the Grand Elder's heart surged with indescribable emotion.

He could no longer suppress his feelings and hurried outside, desperate to see his grandson with his own eyes.

Seeing this, Shota had no choice but to follow closely behind.

The two soon arrived at the door of the room where Hayato was kept.

The Grand Elder shoved the paper door open, only to see Misaki gently fanning Hayato. Seeing the Grand Elder burst in, she quickly made a shushing gesture.

The Grand Elder realized he had disturbed his grandson's rest and turned to look at Shota with a sheepish expression.

The look implied: My precious grandson is resting; why didn't you tell me beforehand?

Shota was equally helpless, thinking to himself that the old man had rushed over before he could even finish speaking, so he could hardly be blamed.

However, the Grand Elder had no heart to blame anyone now; his gaze was entirely fixed on his grandson resting on the soft cushion.

At the same time, the sound of the sliding door startled Hayato. His small body trembled slightly, and the bubble he had been blowing popped with a soft sound.

Hayato slowly opened his eyes and saw an extra person in the room.

It was a middle-aged man who looked somewhat like his father. He guessed that this must be his grandfather, the Grand Elder of the Uchiha Clan.

The Grand Elder approached Hayato with a kind expression and whispered, "Hayato, I am your grandfather."

He gently picked Hayato up, as if looking at some rare, priceless treasure. Shota and Misaki gathered around as well, the three of them guarding this precious little one together.

The Grand Elder rocked Hayato gently, trying to lull him back to sleep. At the same time, he asked Misaki about Hayato's condition.

"Misaki, Shota told me earlier that Hayato was able to stand at birth and has awakened the Sharingan. Is this true?"

Misaki nodded slightly and answered affirmatively, "It is true, Father. We both saw it with our own eyes."

Upon hearing this, a smile tugged at the corners of the Grand Elder's mouth. He felt proud and honored for his grandson, exclaiming, "Truly worthy of being my grandson!"

Although he had not seen it himself, he felt that his son and daughter-in-law would not lie to him, especially about such an important matter.

This was the awakening of the Sharingan right at birth.

One had to realize that the Sharingan was not like the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan, which was as common as cabbage; it was not something everyone could awaken easily.

There were still many clansmen who had never awakened the Sharingan.

There is a qualitative difference between a member of the Uchiha Clan who has awakened the Sharingan and one who has not.

Furthermore, the timing of awakening the Sharingan varies greatly; the earlier one awakens it, the greater their potential is considered to be.

The Grand Elder gazed at his grandson with a face full of pride, as if he were looking at the future hope of the Uchiha Clan.

Meanwhile, Hayato, who was currently enjoying the comforts of his cradle, kept his eyes fixed on his grandfather.

He figured the man must have learned about his recent awakening of the Sharingan.

That would explain why he had rushed over in such a hurry to check on him.

It was true, after all; awakening the Sharingan right at birth was truly a shocking feat.

Yet, Hayato had no way to offer them any words of comfort at the moment.

It's nothing, just a basic operation.

Suddenly, he recalled that just before he had drifted into unconsciousness, a new interface seemed to have popped up on his system panel.

He had only caught a fleeting glimpse of it before passing out.

Now, he could finally take a proper look. The mental energy he had depleted from awakening the Sharingan was also slowly recovering.

With a thought, Hayato opened the pop-up window, and another blue light screen filled with text manifested before his eyes...