Liu Chuan from Blue Star had transmigrated—and his first stop was the world of Naruto.
His new identity? Uchiha Rukawa. Son of the clan head, younger brother to Itachi, older brother to Sasuke.
The problem was the timeline sucked.
Because in just a few days, the Uchiha Clan would face its annihilation.
Wonderful.
If Sasuke were still around, it wouldn't be so bad.
But three years ago, that brat had gone off to train with some masked weirdo and hadn't returned since.
Now Rukawa was on his own, staring down Itachi's blade.
He was feeling more than a little nervous.
Just then, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
Ding...
Binding complete. Congratulations! The Host has obtained the God-Tier Sign-In System!
Transmigration is successful. One sign-in reward is available. Would Host like to proceed?
Rukawa grinned.
When one door closes, another opens.
Sure, he'd landed in a tragic character's body, but with a system like this, he could flip the script.
Without hesitation, he responded mentally:
"System, sign in!"
Ding... Sign-In successful. Congratulations, Host has received Full-Power Indra Attributes!
Jackpot!
Full-power Indra attributes! Rukawa's body practically buzzed with excitement.
With that kind of strength, the so-called Uchiha Massacre was a non-issue.
Itachi? Obito?
And those two schemers, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, lurking behind the scenes?
He could crush them like insects.
Ding... Full-power Indra Attributes successfully integrated!
With those words, a torrent of heat surged through his body.
His eyes, in particular, were flooded with terrifying energy—a sudden and total transformation.
Left eye: Six Tomoe Rinnegan.
Right eye: Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Of course, Rukawa didn't reveal them. His eyes still looked completely normal.
No way he'd spoil the surprise for the Third Hokage and Danzo just yet.
His small body had undergone a complete metamorphosis.
"Strong. Insanely strong! So this is Indra at full power?"
Rukawa was stunned and elated.
"Rukawa! Uchiha Rukawa! What are you smiling at?! I told you to get in the ring! Didn't you hear me?!"
Iruka's face darkened.
He'd called on Rukawa multiple times, but the kid just stood there grinning.
"Sorry, Iruka-sensei. I just thought of something funny. No offense meant."
Rukawa quickly wiped the smirk off his face.
The sudden transmigration, the system activation... it had all happened so fast.
He'd nearly forgotten he was in the middle of his first ninja school sparring session.
His opponent? A Hyūga kid named Hyūga Shiki.
"Alright, if you're fine now, get in the ring. Don't keep your classmate waiting."
Iruka sighed.
"Actually, Iruka-sensei, I'm not feeling well. I'd like to go home and rest."
He paused.
"As for the match, let him have the win."
The Uchiha Massacre was happening soon.
Time was tight. Rukawa wasn't about to waste it playing pretend ninja.
Better to head back to the clan and prepare.
He turned to leave without waiting for approval.
It wasn't a request—it was a statement.
Snrk!
A mocking voice rang out behind him.
"Some people can't even make up a decent excuse."
"Obviously scared of losing to yours truly, so they fake being sick. Hilarious."
"This is the son of the Uchiha clan head? What a coward. Pathetic."
"Told you! The Hyūga are the true number one clan in Konoha. Uchiha are trash."
Rukawa stopped and turned, his gaze locking on Hyūga Shiki's sneering face.
"You begging for a beatdown or what?"
His voice was cold.
He didn't care about insults toward the Uchiha. He hadn't developed any real loyalty yet.
But calling him a coward? That, he couldn't ignore.
Even if the kid was only seven or eight, Rukawa was ready to deliver a lesson.
Before he could move, another voice rang out.
"Hey! What's your problem?! Didn't you hear Rukawa say he's not feeling well?!"
It was Sakura, glaring daggers at Shiki.
"He already conceded. Why are you still pushing him? Are you trying to get him killed?!"
"Too far, Shiki! You're obviously up to something!"
Ino backed her up, arms crossed.
"Yeah! You're disgusting, Hyūga Shiki!"
Other girls gathered around Rukawa, chattering angrily at Shiki.
Rukawa looked around at the little girls flocking to him and sighed inwardly.
Guess the original me was kinda popular.
If I'd had this much charm in my past life, I wouldn't have spent 20 years single.
The boys? Grinding their teeth in envy.
Damn it! Just because he's slightly handsome, all the girls are on him?!
Hyūga Shiki was livid.
He'd just been trying to provoke Rukawa into fighting.
Now, the girls had made him the class villain.
"Uchiha Rukawa! Are you seriously just gonna hide behind girls?!"
"Face me like a man!"
"Come out and fight, coward! Or are you just a turtle hiding in his shell?!"
Other boys joined in, egging him on.
"Don't listen to them, Rukawa-kun! You're not well—don't push yourself! Come on, I'll walk you home!"
Sakura looked at him with genuine concern—on the surface.
Inside, she was giddy with excitement.
This is it! If I can escort him home, I'm one step closer to marrying into the Uchiha clan!
Meanwhile, Shiki was still ranting.
"Uchiha Rukawa! You coward hiding behind girls! Come out and die already!"
"So much noise from someone so weak."
Rukawa pulled his arm free, stepped around the pink-haired girl, and walked to the center of the sparring ring.
"Hmph. Finally grew a spine? I'm gonna knock your teeth out and show everyone that you're nothing but a pretty face."
Shiki licked his lips, already imagining Rukawa groveling.
Rukawa ignored him, turning to Iruka.
"Can we start? I'm kinda in a hurry."
Iruka frowned.
"Fine. Uchiha Rukawa versus Hyūga Shiki. Make the confrontation seal. Begin!"
Shiki formed the seal quickly, and Byakugan activated it with a glare.
Rukawa? Their hands are in his pockets. Not even bothering.
"Rukawa, you should show your opponent some respect by forming the seal."
"Don't get it twisted. He's not my equal."
Iruka's frown deepened.
Before he could argue, Shiki roared:
"You arrogant punk! I'll show you the power of the Byakugan!"
Byakugan, activate!
Veins bulged across Shiki's temples.
Awakening the Byakugan this young made him a prodigy.
That's why he was so cocky. No way Rukawa had awakened a dōjutsu at this age, right?
He was sure he could wipe the floor with him.
But before he could act, Rukawa vanished.
"Huh? Where did he go?!"
Then—
A searing pain erupted across Shiki's cheek.
Like someone had torn a chunk of flesh off his face.
SLAP!
The smack echoed across the entire field.
Shiki's head snapped sideways as his body went airborne, crashing into a tree over ten meters away.
Boom!
Blood and teeth scattered through the air.