Curious Chopper, Uchiha Longing for Old Friends
As an elite member of the Uchiha, he had spent years fighting and guarding the clan's territory. He had seen countless corpses and conspiracies, and his mind was as firm as a rock. Very few things could stir his emotions.
But the fluffy, innocent reindeer in front of him inexplicably reminded him of his companions in the Ninja World — the Ninja Cat Clan.
The spirit cats that accompanied the Uchiha clan through generations of battles and shared life and death were also pure, loyal, gentle, and passionate.
His heart was gently touched, and he put away all his coldness, speaking in a calm and steady tone, patiently and meticulously answering Chopper's questions, without a trace of the arrogance of a powerful man. "This is not the power of Devil Fruits."
This is a power unique to our Uchiha Clan, called Chakra, and what I am using now is Medical Ninjutsu powered by Chakra — the Mystical Palm Technique."
He raised the faint green light that had not yet dissipated from his fingertips and continued to gently explain the principle, striving to make Chopper fully understand. "The core of this Ninjutsu is to forcibly stimulate the rapid division, regeneration, and repair of human cells with extremely precise Chakra control."
Whether it's external injuries of varying depths, internal injuries affecting the organs, or excessive physical exertion and depletion of energy, all can be healed and repaired in a short period of time.
However, this technique has an extremely high threshold. Not only does it require a solid foundation in Chakra manipulation, but a slight mistake can backfire and damage one's meridians.
Most importantly, in this vast ocean world where you live, no one can refine or control Chakra, so naturally you will never be able to learn or replicate this Ninjutsu."
The clear and straightforward answer instantly dimmed the light in Chopper's eyes.
Its small deer ears drooped limply, and a thin layer of disappointment settled over its clear eyes, all its curiosity and anticipation dashed.
He pursed his lips slightly, lowered his head, and murmured to himself softly, his tone full of genuine regret. "I see... Even if I see it with my own eyes, I can't learn it... What a pity..."
But this feeling of dejection only lingered for a moment before being completely dispelled by the boy's burning, pure heart.
Chopper suddenly raised his head, the disappointment in his eyes vanishing instantly, replaced by a radiant determination and unwavering resolve. His small body stood ramrod straight, his gaze clear and intense, and his words resounding. "It's okay! It's okay even if I can't learn Ninjutsu! I won't give up!"
One day, I will travel the entire Grand Line, traverse every island, and find the panacea that can heal all wounds and eradicate all diseases in the world!
I must become the world's best doctor, cure all those suffering from illness, and become a panacea capable of protecting everyone!
Within that youthful voice lay a steadfastness and tenderness that transcended age; a pure and passionate heart that burned brightly and directly struck the hearts of every Uchiha Night Owl Guard present.
Several Night Owl Guard were chatting and resting not far away turned their heads and their cold gazes fell on the sincere and stubborn Chopper. Complex thoughts about his origins and homeland quietly surged in their eyes, and layers of memories instantly swept over their minds.
Unbeknownst to them, they were forced to leave the war-torn, strife-ridden Ninja World, cross unfamiliar dimensional barriers, and arrive in this completely unknown ocean world, where five years have passed.
Five years is enough time for the clansmen to gradually adapt to the rules of this New World, allowing the Uchiha Clan to re-establish themselves and steadily rise in this sea. However, some bonds and memories etched into their bones will never be diluted by time.
In the original Ninja World, every Uchiha clan member was accompanied by a Ninja Cat on their path to adulthood.
They are the most loyal comrades-in-arms and the closest family members of the tribe. They are capable partners in reconnaissance, intelligence transmission, and fighting side by side. In countless life-and-death battles, they are the only ones who can be completely entrusted with one's back and one's life with peace of mind.
However, in order to avoid the endless strife in the Ninja World, escape the inevitable siege, and seek the rebirth of their clan from the brink of destruction, they were forced to sever all ties, resolutely leave their homeland, and part ways with the Ninja Cat Clan they had been with day and night. From then on, they were separated by vast distances, with no return date in sight.
For five years, Lord Natsu Yin has never stopped exploring, exhausting his efforts to find a way to return to the Ninja World, attempting to break the dimensional shackles and allow his clansmen to return home.
However, the dimensional barriers are indestructible, and traversing between dimensions is as difficult as ascending to heaven. All efforts have yielded little result so far, and the day of returning home remains far away.
The more one misses their homeland and old friends, the clearer and more intense the humiliation, hatred, and resentment buried deep in their heart become.
The millennia of war in the Ninja World, the endless factional infighting, the inherent suspicion and discrimination against the Uchiha Clan by the world, and the years of suppression and exclusion—all these tragic and cruel past events surged into my mind.
What our people fought so hard for was never respect and peace, but rather hypocritical suspicion, deliberate smear campaigns, and ruthless suppression.
Especially when the image of Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, full of benevolence and morality but inwardly hypocritical and cold-hearted, appeared in their minds, the expressions of all the Night Owl Guard present suddenly froze, and all their relaxation and gentleness vanished.
The previously warm and cozy atmosphere on the beach was instantly enveloped by a biting cold, and the air seemed to freeze completely.
The Night Owl Guard' dark, clear eyes instantly exploded into crimson, their Three-Tomoe Sharingan shone brightly in the campfire. The murderous aura and overwhelming hatred lurking deep within their bones and blood could no longer be suppressed, leaking out and spreading outwards, pressing heavily on the entire beach.
Silent hatred is far more intimidating than a roar; it is the accumulated humiliation of a people over thousands of years, the longing of five years away from home, and the resentment of countless dead souls.
No one spoke, but in everyone's heart echoed the same unwavering belief: one day, the Uchiha would break through the dimensional barrier and return to the Ninja World in a dignified and honorable manner.
At that time, all the enemies who once hated, schemed against, and persecuted the Uchiha, and all the humiliations and massacres inflicted on the clan, will be thoroughly settled. Those arrogant hypocrites will eventually become stepping stones for the Uchiha Clan and suffer the belated backlash!
The sudden change in atmosphere, chilling and oppressive, made the unsuspecting Straw Hat Pirates tense up instantly. Their laughter and cheerful conversation froze, and everyone instinctively held their breath, their expressions becoming serious.
The simple and straightforward Luffy looked completely bewildered, blinking his clear, large eyes. He couldn't understand why the atmosphere, which had been fine just moments before, had suddenly become so cold and oppressive. He was about to speak up and break the eerie silence when...
With her keen observation skills, Nami quickly tugged at Luffy's sleeve, her eyes urgently signaling him to behave and not say anything.