Arc 1A New Path for the Uchiha

Koki, reborn as Uchiha Fugaku’s eldest son, befriended Itachi, Shisui, and Obito while urging the Uchiha to address their growing conflict with Konoha through unity and reform. After Fugaku began carrying out Koki’s plan, the four boys shared a barbecue dinner as Shisui noticed an unusual gathering of ninja nearby.

  • Koki awakened his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, learned that his mission was to save Hatake Sakumo, and convinced Fugaku to investigate traitors within the Uchiha Clan.
  • Koki urged Fugaku to reconsider the Uchiha’s role in the Military Police Force, and Fugaku’s investigation exposed two clan members reporting to Danzō’s Root.
  • At the clan meeting in Naka Shrine, Koki and Shisui displayed their Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and Koki proposed that the Uchiha strategically leave the Military Police Force and build influence through community services and business.
  • The Uchiha Clan accepted Koki’s plan, and Fugaku ordered the Military Police Force’s members to take a month of paid leave before preparing to resign.
  • Koki and Shisui met a hungry, dejected Obito, fed him dango, and encouraged him to keep believing in his dream of becoming Hokage.
  • Koki brought Obito home, where Obito, Shisui, and Itachi spent the day together before going out for barbecue.
  • At the restaurant, Shisui noticed many ninja in green flak jackets gathered nearby while Koki ordered more food for the group.
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Ch. 1Transmigration

In Konoha Year 40, Uchiha Fugaku and the clan celebrated the safe birth of his son, Koki, who was actually a college student from Blue Star reborn in the Naruto world. Koki woke in a cradle beside Uchiha Mikoto and realized he had transmigrated into a dangerous world.

  • Uchiha Fugaku anxiously waited outside the delivery room while Uchiha Mikoto gave birth.
  • A medical-nin announced that Fugaku had a son and that both mother and child were safe.
  • Fugaku held his newborn son as Uchiha clansmen congratulated him.
  • Koki, a college student from Blue Star, suddenly lost consciousness while writing a defense of Itachi online.
  • Koki woke as a baby in a cradle, recognized Uchiha Mikoto, and realized he had transmigrated into Naruto.

Ch. 2Ding! The Hokage Redemption System Goes Online (Revised)

Koki bound the Hokage Redemption System after learning that he would help Naruto characters find fulfillment, and discovered he had been reborn as Uchiha Fugaku’s eldest son. He left the Three-Tomoe Sharingan gift unused until he was older, explored the lottery and shop, and fell asleep as an infant.

  • Koki questioned the system about its purpose and learned that he was meant to help Naruto characters overcome their regrets.
  • Koki agreed to bind the system and learned that he was Uchiha Fugaku’s eldest son and the older brother of Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha.
  • Koki claimed the newbie gift pack, which included a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Chakra extraction, and 100 points, but decided to wait three years before using it.
  • Koki inspected the lottery and shop, saw powerful rewards including Infinite Chakra, Wood Release, and the Rinnegan, and chose to save his points.
  • The system told Koki to rest because his infant body could not handle tasks, and he drifted off while listening to Mikoto’s lullaby.

Ch. 3Uchiha Itachi Is Born

Koki waited anxiously with Uchiha Fugaku for Mikoto to give birth, then welcomed his newborn brother, Uchiha Itachi. After choosing Itachi’s name, Koki vowed to protect him from the painful choices he would face in the future.

  • Koki hurried to the ninja hospital, where Uchiha Fugaku told him Mikoto was in the delivery room.
  • A medical-nin announced that Mikoto had safely delivered a healthy boy, and Koki went to see her and the baby.
  • Mikoto let Koki hold his newborn brother, and Itachi grasped Koki’s finger.
  • At Fugaku’s request, Koki named the baby Uchiha Itachi, and Fugaku approved the name.
  • Itachi cried in Fugaku’s arms but calmed when Koki held him again, and Koki silently vowed to protect his brother.

Ch. 4Awakening the Sharingan!

Koki’s long-missing Hokage Redemption System returned and prompted him to claim his beginner’s gift, which caused an excruciating awakening in his eyes. Itachi and Fugaku rushed to help, but Koki lost consciousness and could not answer them.

  • Koki cuddled with his little brother Itachi in his room while Fugaku and the Uchiha elders held a tense meeting nearby.
  • The Hokage Redemption System appeared and told Koki that his beginner’s gift pack had expired a year earlier.
  • Koki claimed the gift pack, and intense pain overtook him as something awakened in his eyes.
  • Terrified by Koki’s screams, Itachi ran to alert Fugaku and the elders.
  • Fugaku and the elders found Koki trembling on the floor, but he was unconscious and unable to respond.

Ch. 5Hatake Sakumo

Uchiha Kōki recovered from the pain of awakening his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and received a mission to save Hatake Sakumo from suicide. He woke to find Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto watching over him, with Itachi asleep beside him.

  • Uchiha Fugaku and the elders watched over the comatose Kōki and discussed his newly awakened Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
  • Uchiha Kazuma celebrated Kōki’s power as a hope for the clan, while Uchiha Hiroto cautioned against rushing to conclusions.
  • Uchiha Fugaku ended the elders’ argument and sent them home, promising to update them when Kōki woke.
  • Kōki complained to the system about the pain of awakening his eyes and asked how he could earn points through missions.
  • The system assigned Kōki a three-month mission to save Hatake Sakumo from taking his own life, rewarding him with 500 points.
  • Kōki opened his eyes to find Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto beside him and Itachi asleep while holding his arm.

Ch. 6A Late-Night Heart-to-Heart

Koki reassured Mikoto and Fugaku after waking, then privately discussed his newly awakened Three-Tomoe Sharingan with Fugaku. Fugaku explained the Uchiha’s connection between love, hatred, and ocular power, arranged morning training, and ended by asking Koki what he thought of the Uchiha’s relationship with the village.

  • Koki told Mikoto and Fugaku that he was mostly fine, then asked Fugaku to speak with him alone.
  • Koki showed Fugaku his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and Fugaku explained how Uchiha love and loss could awaken and strengthen the Sharingan.
  • Koki promised Fugaku that he would not let hatred consume him and claimed his eyes had hurt after playing with Itachi and that he had dreamed of the Uchiha Clan being wiped out.
  • Fugaku ordered Koki to train with him every morning, and Koki protested that he could study from the clan’s scrolls instead.
  • Fugaku asked Koki what he thought of the relationship between the village and the Uchiha.

Ch. 7The Relationship Between the Village and the Uchiha!

Koki considered the Uchiha Clan’s growing conflict with Konoha and told Fugaku that serving in the Military Police Force harmed the clan more than it helped. The chapter left Fugaku hearing Koki’s claim that the distrust between the Uchiha and the village had become irreconcilable.

  • Fugaku asked Koki what he thought of the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha, and whether the Military Police Force was truly a respected assignment.
  • Koki reflected on how the Uchiha’s role in law enforcement had made villagers blame the entire clan for individual mistakes and left the clan isolated from Konoha’s centers of power.
  • Koki considered the village’s suspicion, the Uchiha’s internal divisions, and Fugaku’s burdens as clan head, then decided to help him address the conflict.
  • Koki told Fugaku that the Military Police Force brought the Uchiha resentment and frustration rather than genuine respect, and asked whether the conflict with the village was already irreconcilable.

Ch. 8The Military Police Force

Koki urged Fugaku to resign the Uchiha Clan from the Military Police Force so Konoha would recognize their value and negotiate better terms. Fugaku agreed to call a clan meeting and bring Koki, who warned him to check for traitors within the clan.

  • Koki proposed that the Uchiha Clan quit the Military Police Force and make Konoha ask them to return, giving them leverage to gain influence in the village.
  • Fugaku reflected on how the Uchiha had been mistreated and blamed himself for neglecting his clan’s hardships.
  • Fugaku decided to call a clan meeting the next day and invited Koki to attend.
  • Koki warned Fugaku to vet the meeting’s attendees because Hiruzen Sarutobi’s or Shimura Danzō’s side might have spies inside the Uchiha Clan.
  • Fugaku reacted with disbelief when Koki said there were traitors, and Koki urged him to investigate.

Ch. 9The Little Boy at the Training Ground

Koki trained with Fugaku at the Uchiha training ground, demonstrating his Fire Style and noticing a young boy secretly watching them. The boy fled when Koki spotted him, leaving Koki curious about his repeated visits.

  • Koki woke before dawn, checked his newly awakened Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and went to training with Fugaku.
  • Koki performed the Great Fireball Technique, and Fugaku praised its range and power.
  • Fugaku told Koki to move on to shuriken and taijutsu practice after Koki drifted into thoughts about the Uchiha library and ninjutsu.
  • Koki sensed someone nearby and spotted a little boy watching from a tree; the boy fled when Koki noticed him.
  • Fugaku said the boy was probably curious, while Koki kept watching the tree and wondered about him.

Ch. 10Shisui Uchiha

Koki prepared breakfast for Mikoto and Itachi, then spent the day training with shuriken at the Uchiha training ground. When he confronted the person secretly watching him, Shisui Uchiha appeared, nervous and carrying flowers.

  • Koki cooked breakfast for Mikoto and Itachi, left a note, and went to train.
  • Koki practiced throwing shuriken until sunset, repeatedly refining his aim and movement.
  • Koki sensed someone watching him and searched the grove at the edge of the training ground.
  • Koki challenged the hidden watcher to come out, and Shisui Uchiha appeared, flustered and holding flowers.
  • Shisui reflected on how Koki's kindness and carefree nature had brought warmth to his burdened life.

Ch. 11Good Friends, Oh, Good Friends

Shisui revealed himself to Kōki and asked to be friends, and Kōki happily accepted. Shisui taught Kōki shuriken throwing, then agreed to join him for dinner at home.

  • Shisui recalled how watching Kōki had inspired him to help others, and explained that he had been observing Kōki train because he thought he was kind.
  • Kōki recognized Shisui as the famed Uchiha prodigy and asked why he had been spying on him.
  • Shisui apologized and admitted he wanted to be friends, and Kōki accepted him warmly.
  • Shisui gave Kōki a flower and demonstrated his shuriken skills, hitting the bull's-eyes on ten targets.
  • Shisui taught Kōki to sense air currents and presences, helping him throw shuriken accurately.
  • Kōki invited Shisui to dinner at his home, and the two walked there together beneath the moonlight.

Ch. 12Bringing Shisui Home

Koki brought Shisui home for dinner, where Mikoto learned he had lost his family and invited him to join theirs. Shisui accepted, becoming part of Koki and Itachi’s household.

  • Koki introduced Shisui to Mikoto as his first friend and invited him to eat with the family.
  • Shisui told Mikoto that he was the only one left in his family, and Koki felt sorry for him.
  • Mikoto told Shisui to think of their home as his own and asked if he would join their family.
  • Koki asked Mikoto if Shisui could visit often, and she invited him to become part of their family.
  • Shisui accepted, and Mikoto told Itachi he now had two big brothers, prompting a playful exchange between Itachi and Shisui.

Ch. 13The Traitors

Uchiha Fugaku interrogated Uchiha Kirigakure and Uchiha Tsukikage after catching them reporting to Shimura Danzō's Root, learning that they had acted out of loyalty to Konoha. The pair were sent to prison, while Fugaku resolved to punish anyone who harmed the Uchiha Clan's interests.

  • Uchiha Fugaku had Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Inabi investigate the elders' associates after Koki warned him of traitors.
  • Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Inabi caught Uchiha Kirigakure and Uchiha Tsukikage meeting a Root member and reporting a supposed coup.
  • Uchiha Kirigakure admitted that Lord Danzo had recruited them to monitor Uchiha Fugaku and the elders in the name of protecting Konoha and the Uchiha.
  • Uchiha Fugaku condemned Uchiha Kirigakure and Uchiha Tsukikage for betraying the clan, and they went to prison without regretting their choice.
  • Uchiha Fugaku reflected on Koki's warning and resolved never again to forgive anyone who harmed the Uchiha Clan's interests.

Ch. 14The Elders' Quarrel

Uchiha Fugaku struggled to contain a fierce dispute among the elders over Shimura Danzō’s surveillance and the clan’s relationship with Konoha. He ended the argument by announcing a clan meeting for the next morning, where he would present a solution.

  • First Elder Uchiha Kazuma accused Shimura Danzō of monitoring the Uchiha Clan and recruiting an informant, prompting the elders to argue over whether Hiruzen Sarutobi was involved.
  • Uchiha Kazuma and Second Elder Takuto criticized the Fourth Elder for defending the Third Hokage, while the elders clashed over whether the clan should sacrifice for the village.
  • Uchiha Fugaku stopped the quarrel and urged the elders to unite against outside threats, warning that internal division was the clan’s greatest crisis.
  • Uchiha Kazuma warned Fugaku that he would not tolerate another weak response, and Fugaku calmed the elders by emphasizing their concern for the clan.
  • Fugaku told the elders to return home and attend a clan meeting the next morning, where he would propose a solution, then stood alone by the window with a faint smile.

Ch. 15Naka Shrine!

Uchiha Fugaku brought Uchiha Kōki and Shisui Uchiha to Naka Shrine for a clan meeting after Kōki persuaded him to let Shisui attend. As they entered the shrine, Kōki noticed the hidden stone tablet and considered how its altered inscription had shaped the Uchiha’s history.

  • Uchiha Kōki persuaded Uchiha Fugaku to let Shisui Uchiha attend the clan meeting at Naka Shrine.
  • Uchiha Fugaku warned Kōki and Shisui that the meeting would demonstrate the Uchiha Clan’s unity and strength.
  • Uchiha Fugaku led Kōki and Shisui through the forest and into Naka Shrine’s main hall.
  • Uchiha Kōki spotted the area beneath the seventh tatami mat, where the Uchiha stone tablet was hidden.
  • Uchiha Kōki reflected on how Black Zetsu had altered the tablet and influenced Madara Uchiha, Uchiha Itachi, and Uchiha Fugaku.

Ch. 16Doubts

Fugaku brought Koki and Shisui to a Uchiha Clan meeting, where he introduced Shisui as his child and defended both boys’ right to attend. After they revealed their Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Fugaku claimed their insights surpassed his own, leaving the clan members stunned and curious.

  • Koki and Shisui followed Fugaku into the secret chamber beneath Naka Shrine, where Uchiha Clan members had gathered.
  • Clan members and the fourth elder questioned why Fugaku had brought two children to the meeting.
  • Fugaku introduced Shisui as his child and warned the clan not to insult either boy’s status.
  • Fugaku announced that Koki and Shisui had both awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and the boys displayed their eyes to prove it.
  • Fugaku said the boys had insights beyond his own, prompting the clan members to reconsider their abilities.

Ch. 17Boiling a Frog in Warm Water!

Koki urged the Uchiha to avoid a premature coup and argued that they should give up the Military Police Force to escape a trap that had gradually weakened their clan. He left the clan questioning Tobirama Senju’s motives for creating the force and isolating the Uchiha.

  • Koki addressed the clan’s anger over Danzō’s surveillance and warned that a rushed confrontation with Konoha’s leadership could devastate both sides.
  • Uchiha Yashiro voiced the clan’s grievances, while Koki explained that the Uchiha lacked the strength to win a war at that moment.
  • Koki proposed relinquishing the Uchiha Military Police Force, provoking outrage among the clan members.
  • Shisui supported Koki’s argument that the clan should show weakness strategically and stay alert rather than grow comfortable.
  • Koki compared the Military Police Force to warm water that slowly weakened the Uchiha and claimed Tobirama had designed it to isolate them and turn villagers against them.

Ch. 18Koki's Ideas

Koki urged the Uchiha elders and clan members to stop accepting their marginalization and expand their influence through business, education, and other village departments. He proposed resigning from the Uchiha Military Police Force to force the Third Hokage to negotiate, leaving Fugaku and the clan considering his plan.

  • The Fourth Elder rebuked Koki, but the Second Elder let him continue after deciding his argument made sense.
  • Koki challenged the elders to protect their clan rather than trust its fate to village leaders, prompting Fugaku to acknowledge his own weakness and urge Koki onward.
  • Koki proposed developing Uchiha businesses and technology, then establishing free kindergartens and night schools while encouraging childbirth.
  • Koki advised Fugaku to resign from the Military Police Force, predicting the Third Hokage would ask the Uchiha to return within half a month and negotiate shared management and Uchiha roles in other departments.

Ch. 19Koki Goes to the Military Police Force

After Koki’s proposals won the Uchiha elders’ and clansmen’s approval, Fugaku brought Koki and Shisui to the Military Police Force to announce an important matter. The force assembled in its conference room, where all 339 members were confirmed present.

  • Koki finished outlining his plans, including shaping public opinion, and Shisui and the Uchiha clansmen praised and supported his ideas.
  • Fugaku declared the plan settled and took Yashiro, Inabi, Masato, and Shu to the Military Police Force, then ordered Koki and Shisui to come along too.
  • Fugaku’s group arrived at the Military Police Force, where guards wondered whether a major clan upheaval was underway.
  • Fugaku ordered the personnel on duty and patrol to gather in the main conference room within half an hour.
  • Naoya reported that all 339 members of the Uchiha Military Police Force had assembled.

Ch. 20Otsutsuki Ichiraku

Fugaku granted the Uchiha clan a month of paid leave and announced that he planned to resign as clan leader. After leaving the meeting, Koki and Shisui went to Ichiraku Ramen, where Koki eagerly enjoyed two bowls.

  • Fugaku gave the Uchiha clan a month of paid leave and told Naoya to arrange patrol shifts.
  • Yashiro explained Koki’s suggestions to the squad leaders, who praised Koki.
  • Fugaku said he would resign when the major clan heads met with the Hokage the next day.
  • Koki took Shisui to Ichiraku Ramen instead of the dango shop and ordered tonkotsu ramen.
  • Koki finished two bowls of Teuchi’s ramen while Shisui warned him not to overeat.

Ch. 21Young Obito

Koki and Shisui bought three-color dango for Itachi and met a hungry young Obito outside the shop. Koki shared the sweets with him, beginning a friendly encounter between the two Uchiha boys.

  • Koki and Shisui left Ichiraku Ramen and went to the dango shop to buy treats for Itachi.
  • The shopkeeper packed Koki’s usual order and added two extra skewers because she liked him.
  • Koki and Shisui noticed Obito watching their dango from across the street.
  • Koki offered Obito a skewer, and Obito’s rumbling stomach revealed that he was hungry.
  • Koki encouraged Obito to eat, and Obito happily tried the dango.

Ch. 22A Bashful Obito

Koki and Shisui treated Obito to dango after finding him hungry and upset, and their kindness left him flustered. Obito ate all ten skewers, and the three boys left the shop together.

  • Koki led Obito and Shisui into the dango shop and ordered ten skewers for Obito.
  • Obito thanked Koki awkwardly and blushed as Shisui introduced himself and Koki.
  • Koki told Obito the dango was ordered especially for him, making Obito blush again as he thought about how lonely he had been.
  • Koki urged Obito to eat, and Obito quickly devoured all ten skewers.
  • Shisui gave Koki a knowing look because Koki ate just like Obito.

Ch. 23Going Home

Koki and Shisui comforted Obito after he had a miserable day, and Koki encouraged him to keep believing in his dream of becoming Hokage. Seeing how lonely Obito was, Koki invited him to visit his home, hoping to grow closer and change his future.

  • Koki bought Obito more dango, and Shisui gently asked why he had seemed upset.
  • Obito explained that he had hoped to confess to Rin but saw her with Kakashi, then was mocked by another academy student for dreaming of becoming Hokage.
  • Koki told Obito that he believed he could become Hokage, moving Obito deeply.
  • Shisui promised Koki he would stay by his side as Koki admitted he had no clear dream of his own.
  • Koki considered inviting Obito to live with them and help him avoid the tragic path he feared, then invited him to visit and meet Itachi.

Ch. 24At the Time, It Seemed Ordinary

Koki invited the lonely Obito to visit the Uchiha home, where Obito, Shisui, Itachi, and Koki spent a carefree summer day together. At night, Koki took the three of them out for barbecue, leaving their happy day to continue on Konoha's commercial street.

  • Koki reassured Obito that he was welcome at the Uchiha home, and Obito happily accepted his invitation to become friends.
  • Koki returned home with Obito and Shisui, reunited with Itachi, and decided to spend the day with him and treat everyone to dinner.
  • Obito and Shisui helped with the housework before the four shared watermelon and orange juice in the courtyard.
  • Koki teased Obito into spilling fish food into the pond, then ran from Obito as he chased him around the courtyard.
  • Koki, Obito, Shisui, and Itachi went out for barbecue after night fell.

Ch. 25Eating Barbecue

Koki, Itachi, Shisui, and Obito shared a barbecue meal, where Shisui noticed groups of ninja behaving strangely but the four continued eating. Koki ordered more food despite Shisui's concern, and Obito called for three additional portions.

  • Koki ordered house-special barbecue, skewers, and side dishes for the four of them.
  • Shisui noticed many ninja in green flak jackets gathered around the restaurant and warned the others that something felt strange.
  • The four ate grilled dishes, and Koki remembered barbecue meals from his college days on Blue Star.
  • Koki grilled meat for everyone, reassured Itachi and Shisui, and ordered desserts when he noticed Itachi was not interested in the barbecue.
  • After Koki ordered five more portions, Shisui warned him not to overeat, so Obito changed the order to three portions.
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