Naruto: Starting with Tsunade-san

As he watched Uchiha Kira leave Tōshirō, he couldn't help but finally smile, bursting into laughter: "That boy claims he doesn't want to train, but in reality, he trains harder than anyone else. Those who know him would see him like this and think he's gone mad. It seems that the scene he witnessed really shook him.

"Sometimes, an Uchiha's excessive fear of death isn't a bad thing. It seems my training of him will become much easier in the future."

Clan Chief Uchiha Itachi: ...

Uchiha Kira composed his expression back to seriousness, and after a brief hesitation, he asked in a low voice what he'd wanted to know all along: "But... is this really okay? For a child with his talent to be sent to the medical division?"

"Haste doesn't bring results. This child strongly refuses to become a ninja and go to the front lines. If we force him to train, it could backfire. He carries the Uchiha bloodline; with a little guidance, he'll naturally walk the right path."

"As expected of Elder Itachi, with his profound insight."

After finishing his praise of Itachi, Kira added thoughtfully: "Do you think... that the boy might have already awakened the Sharingan from that great shock he experienced, but hasn't revealed it on purpose because he doesn't want to become a ninja? Knowing his personality, it's not far-fetched. Do you want me to use the Sharingan to check? It won't take long."

The process of awakening the Sharingan was well known to members of the Uchiha clan, so it wasn't strange for Uchiha Aka to suspect this.

Hearing that, Itachi gave him a look, signaling not to interfere.

Uchiha Kira got the message.

Of course, if he could think of it, then Elder Itachi, with his vast wisdom, had already considered it.

In a reproachful tone, Itachi said, "Don't do unnecessary things."

"Understood."

"Do you think I sent Tōshirō to become a medical ninja just to delay the matter?"

"What do you mean?"

"The Sharingan is an eye that reflects the soul. At that time, Tōshirō hadn't awakened it yet. I believe he was too young. But now, with his increasing age and chakra, that obstacle no longer exists.

"Scenes of death and separation happen constantly in the medical division. Tōshirō will be exposed to these emotions daily, and over time, these feelings will accumulate, eventually leading to the awakening of the Sharingan. And when that happens, I don't need to tell you how formidable he'll be."

Using the medical ninja role to increase the chances of awakening the Sharingan was just part of Itachi's larger plan.

Uchiha Kira looked at Elder Itachi with admiration, filled with appreciation for this meticulous plan.

Choosing Tōshirō as the heir to his will was a strategic decision made after much consideration.

Noting that Tōshirō's training for the day was over, Itachi saw no need to stay. He left the place, planning how to train Tōshirō effectively.

Uchiha Kira, who watched the clan chief's departure, couldn't help but feel admiration and think of the bright future for Tōshirō, though he felt a slight tinge of jealousy that he hadn't received this kind of attention when he was young.

.....

Land of Water, Mizukage's Office.

There was a handsome man with yellow hair kneeling on his knees, his head respectfully bowed, saying: "Lord Third Mizukage, did you summon me?"

His name was Hikero, a talented ninja who mastered the Ice Element, known as the "White Bird," and the strongest ninja in his tribe.

The Third Mizukage nodded and pointed to the masked ninja beside him, saying, "Raise your head, I have a mission for you."

"Understood."

Hikero was stunned that he'd been summoned by the new Mizukage so quickly. He thought he'd been called to receive an important mission and had sworn to himself to prove his worth in it.

As he raised his head, he noticed a masked ninja standing next to the Mizukage, which piqued his curiosity.

Would this ninja be his partner for the mission? When he looked into his eyes through the mask, he saw red eyes with three tomoe—the Sharingan. The person controlling Hikero through the Sharingan was Uchiha Madara.

Madara had anticipated that he might need to return to the Land of Water, so he made a prior arrangement with the Mizukage to summon him when needed.

Madara began extracting all of Hikero's memories and techniques using the Sharingan. His mission was to transfer these techniques to Tōshirō so he could train him in using ice techniques.

The Third Mizukage watched Madara silently as he performed his techniques, marveling at this legendary ninja.

After finishing exploring Hikero's memories, Madara said in a displeased tone, "This is the strongest ice ninja in the Land of Water? He doesn't even know an S-class jutsu. How pathetic."

The Third Mizukage: ???

(End of Chapter)

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