Konoha.
In Tsunade's medical research lab in the Senju clan compound.
"Kid, what does this bloodline feel like?"
"Hot! I feel a burning sensation and a stinging pain."
Inside the lab, Tsunade was solemnly examining an unknown phenomenon, while Uchiha Yoru obediently answered every question.
"Alright, don't continue. The cells in your body are already starting to be eroded!"
At Tsunade's command, Uchiha Yoru frowned as the black, flame-like cursed seal on his cheek and half of his body slowly faded.
Seeing this, Tsunade's eyes lit up.
"It hurts! After the bloodline recedes, I feel a stinging pain in every cell of my body."
Tsunade let out a cold laugh when she heard this.
"Because of the rejection, every time you use this bloodline, it will erode your body. Although the erosion is very slow, once it's complete, you will lose control of yourself."
"Of course, it also depends on your luck."
At this, Tsunade seemed to have finished her examination and sat calmly on a chair.
"While it's eroding, your body is also adapting to this new bloodline power. As long as you don't abuse it or overexert yourself, with the help of the medicine, this Bloodline Sickness is expected to stabilize in about five or six years..."
Uchiha Yoru listened to Tsunade's professional analysis and nodded respectfully.
In the eyes of Tsunade, a top-tier medical ninja, Uchiha Yoru's condition had been officially confirmed as Bloodline Sickness.
"Thank you, Captain Tsunade."
Seeing the last drop of liquid from the IV drip enter his body, Uchiha Yoru pulled out the needle.
This naturally didn't escape Tsunade's notice. Although Uchiha Yoru felt a little weak, he still got up and off the bed.
"Kid, this is the bill for this time's treatment."
Tsunade threw a bill at him. Uchiha Yoru took it and looked down, his pupils shrinking in shock as he blurted out:
"Two... two hundred thousand!"
Uchiha Yoru's eyes widened. He knew that the cell stabilizer wouldn't be cheap, but it shouldn't be this expensive!
Tsunade let out a cold laugh.
"Is two hundred thousand expensive? In the entire ninja world, you need a special formula. The dosage of the medicine can be neither too much nor too little, and your physical changes need to be observed constantly."
"Not to mention the countless tests I performed on your body. Do you know how much was wasted?"
Uchiha Yoru was speechless in the face of Tsunade's cold laughter.
Two hundred thousand! A B-rank mission in the ninja world only pays between 80,000 and 200,000 ryo. This doesn't even count the village's cut, the cost of ninja tools, and subsequent medical expenses.
(Official Naruto mission remuneration data: D-rank mission: 5,000-50,000; C-rank: 30,000-100,000; B-rank: 80,000-200,000; A-rank: 150,000-1,000,000; S-rank: over 1,000,000)
Seeing Uchiha Yoru's shocked expression, a hint of a smile flashed in Tsunade's eyes. She had finally managed to intimidate the kid.
"Given your dedication to the village, I will formulate the medicine for you on a regular basis."
However, before Tsunade could finish, Uchiha Yoru nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice:
"Captain Tsunade, I will pay you back."
The determination in Uchiha Yoru's eyes surprised Tsunade.
But then she thought, a stubborn mind, an arrogant personality, and a refusal to owe anyone... wasn't that exactly what the Uchiha were like?
Tsunade couldn't help but feel a headache. There wasn't a single sane Uchiha who had awakened their eyes.
Their brains were all messed up!
In the silent medical room, Uchiha Yoru got up and bowed respectfully.
"I'm sorry, Captain Tsunade."
With that apology, Uchiha Yoru seemed to be immersed in deep self-blame.
Seeing that Uchiha Yoru was about to leave, Tsunade calmly tossed him a scroll, then crossed her arms, obscuring her vision.
"This is the research report on your new bloodline."
"Thank you, Captain Tsunade."
Uchiha Yoru bowed respectfully and then left.
With a creak, the door closed. After Uchiha Yoru's footsteps disappeared, Tsunade in the office let down her guard.
She sat in silence, and gently crossed her long, slender legs. Her black high heels revealed her jade-like toes painted with red nail polish.
As she leisurely tapped her foot, the sorrow from Nawaki's death disappeared from her face, replaced by a profound weariness.
"The Uchiha kid, and the person in the shadows."
Tsunade frowned, and her gaze couldn't help but drift toward the Hokage Monument. A look of frustration appeared on her face.
"Does the Senju clan really make you so wary!"
Tsunade's gaze toward the Hokage Monument was now filled with a deep sense of wariness.
The Uchiha clan compound.
"Yoru, you awakened your eyes!"
After returning to the compound, Uchiha Yoru immediately told Uchiha Mikoto the news.
As expected, Uchiha Mikoto was first shocked, and then her face broke into an excited smile.
"Yoru, I knew it. It was only a matter of time before you awakened your talent."
Seeing Uchiha Mikoto's excited smile, Uchiha Yoru's heart felt warm. In this world, the only ones who would be genuinely happy about him awakening his eyes were probably the Uchiha clan.
"Big Sister Mikoto, don't worry. This is Captain Tsunade's report. This time..."
Uchiha Yoru didn't hide anything and explained the process of how he awakened his eyes and even told her about the dual bloodlines.
The Uchiha surname prevented him from siding with others; he could only rely on the clan.
After all, why would he be a traitor and turn to the Third Hokage when he had a ready-made noble clan to rely on? Was he stupid?
The Uchiha clan could give him things that the Hokage couldn't.
Besides, the Third would also treat him as a traitor.
In the Uchiha clan, however, as long as you displayed your talent and strength, you could get everything.
Therefore, from the very beginning, he never thought about hiding his dual bloodlines.
He really wanted to improve!
Only by improving could he get more resources.
"Dual bloodlines!"
After listening to Uchiha Yoru's story and reading Tsunade's bloodline report, Uchiha Mikoto's eyes, which were initially shocked, were now narrowed into a crescent shape.
"Yoru!"
Holding the report, Uchiha Mikoto's happiness was immediately replaced by a look of solemnity.
"Do you want me to give this bloodline report to the Elder or the Clan Head?"
The Clan Head or the Elder?
These were two choices. The current Clan Head was considered to be of the "dove" faction, while Elder Setsuna, who had once dared to commit a rebellion, was a definite "hawk."
Uchiha Yoru naturally understood Mikoto's intentions. He nodded and said with a smile:
"Big Sister Mikoto, weren't you always looking forward to me awakening my eyes?"
The two of them looked at each other, and a genuine smile appeared on Uchiha Mikoto's face.
Uchiha Mikoto was Elder Setsuna's only blood relative and the sole heir to his power.
In a noble clan, a bloodline legacy was a given, but in the Uchiha clan, you also needed to have enough strength.
Although Uchiha Mikoto was a woman, her two-tomoe Sharingan at this age definitely made her a genius.
Uchiha Yoru was the support Mikoto needed.
Uchiha Yoru wasn't stupid. The Clan Head's faction was currently powerful, while Elder Setsuna's was lying low. The choice between "adding flowers to the brocade" and "sending charcoal in a snowy day" was a no-brainer.
As for the hawk faction?
The Uchiha surname left him with no other choice.
Besides, were there any Uchiha who had awakened their eyes who weren't a part of the "hawk" faction?
It could be said that while the Clan Head's faction was stronger overall, the hawkish faction had the most Uchiha elites with awakened Sharingan.
Furthermore, he had Mikoto. He really wanted to improve!