Konoha, in front of the Rope Tree Tombstone.
"Kid!" Tsunade frowned as Uchiha Ye trembled violently, a black flame-like curse seal spreading from his neck. After deliberately activating the Cursed Sage Body, an endless wave of negative emotions washed over him. Uchiha Ye's eyes were bloodshot, his heart brimming with murderous intent.
"Not good!" Tsunade muttered under her breath, finally realizing the gravity of the situation. This kid had awakened some power—something that wasn't even the Sharingan.
Uchiha Ye groaned in pain. Seeing Tsunade before him, he resolved to act. He released the restraints of the Cursed Sage Body. The opportunity had come. Before him stood the foremost medical ninja in the world—the perfect target to test his limits.
"Ninja! Be ruthless!"
"Not good, what is this!?" Tsunade cried, using the Palm Sage Technique to sense Uchiha Ye's internal state. Shocked, she observed the unusual energy surging within him.
"This power… it's not the Sharingan, yet it's awakened within him? But he's Uchiha?"
Uchiha Ye's bloodshot eyes began to shimmer with black magatama. The Sharingan had awakened! Could it be due to Nawaki's accident, the pain he felt for his village and clan?
"Shut up, you Uchiha brat!" Tsunade snorted, grabbing him and vanishing in a blink to the Senju clan memorial.
When Uchiha Ye opened his eyes again, he found himself in a room filled with medical equipment. An IV line ran into his arm, dripping steadily. Pain radiated sharply through his body.
"Where… am I?" His voice was hoarse, face twisted in agony.
"It seems you're not dead yet, little brat," Tsunade replied from across the room, examining scrolls.
"I… what's happening to me?"
Uchiha Ye feigned confusion, though Tsunade saw through it immediately.
"You're lucky," she said. "You've awakened two bloodlines simultaneously."
Two bloodlines! For ordinary ninjas, this might sound like fantasy. But Tsunade, with her medical expertise, knew better. Rare as it was, it was possible in extreme circumstances.
"Bloodline?" Uchiha Ye's expression reflected a sudden understanding.
Tsunade's irritation grew. This brat had awakened two bloodlines, driven by sheer paranoia. While she had yet to awaken her own bloodline, this outsider managed it effortlessly. Still, she had to admit—this was very Uchiha.
"Listen carefully," Tsunade warned. "Any bloodline comes with risks. Bloodline diseases are common, either from overuse or congenital defects. Your Uchiha clan is no exception."
"A bloodline disease…" Uchiha Ye muttered, a complex mix of curiosity and concern on his face.
Tsunade continued, her voice filled with professional fascination. "You've overactivated your abilities, causing internal backlash. Your brain, especially, has been affected by awakening two bloodlines simultaneously." She glanced at his IV. "Only a handful of ninjas can concoct this cell-stabilizing potion, and each bottle is priceless."
Uchiha Ye weakly tried to remove the IV.
"Kid, what are you doing?!"
"I… I don't have that much money!" he admitted, though a glimmer of determination shone in his eyes. Even in weakness, he refused to give up his mission on the battlefield.
For a moment, Tsunade felt a headache coming on. This brat's fate was tangled with her own.
"Kid, you want to die!" Her cold voice reverberated, and Uchiha Ye fell silent.
He looked into her eyes, seeing no pity, only concern. The Uchiha never lied—the Sharingan revealed their true intent.
"The Rope Tree matter ends here," Tsunade said. "You need to stay in the Uchiha Clan."
Uchiha Ye's dead eyes brightened. A glimmer of hope emerged as he asked hoarsely, "Captain Tsunade… you mean to let me investigate the Uchiha Clan's traitors?"
A pair of blood-red, one-magatama Sharingan eyes bore into her. Only by confronting the Uchiha firsthand could she understand their depths of paranoia.
Tsunade sighed. This brat had lost his mind—but in the most Uchiha way possible. He was perfectly suitable as her spy within the clan.
Seeing Tsunade remain silent, Uchiha Ye's resolve solidified. "For Konoha! Captain Tsunade, I will not allow anyone to betray the village!"
Tsunade exhaled, understanding fully the paranoid nature of the Uchiha.
Uchiha Ye, lying on the hospital bed, finally breathed a sigh of relief. The cell-stabilizing potion was precious, but with Tsunade overseeing his recovery, he could integrate both bloodlines safely over the next five to six years.
"Lie down. I want to study your other bloodline carefully now," Tsunade instructed, her voice cold but tinged with curiosity.
Uchiha Ye obeyed silently, inwardly relieved. He had not only survived but gained Tsunade's watchful protection.
"Your bloodline grants strong resistance to attacks. Misuse it, and you may not live long," Tsunade warned, frowning as she examined him. Uchiha Ye remained silent, reflecting on Nawaki's death and his own destiny.
"This unknown bloodline…" Tsunade mused, examining the cursed seal pattern on his neck. "Your body formed this pattern as a self-protection mechanism against the rejection effect."
Her curiosity flared. Bloodline research! The ninja world never stopped evolving, and rare cases like this were invaluable for a medical ninja of her caliber.
For Uchiha Ye, this was a victory. He had survived, awakened his Sharingan, and won Tsunade's cautious trust. Even the gamble of his bloodline's backlash had paid off.
As Tsunade carefully studied his body, Uchiha Ye reflected on his future. With Tsunade's guidance, he could control his dual bloodlines and uncover the Uchiha Clan's deepest secrets.
The pain, the curse, the curse seal—all of it was worth it. He had planted himself firmly within Konoha and the Uchiha, ready to act when the time came.
For now, he lay quietly, but determination burned in his chest. The Sharingan, the unknown bloodline, and his resolve were all tools in his hands. Konoha would be safe, and he would not fail.
Tsunade studied him meticulously, noting the effects of his dual bloodlines. Reasoning with an Uchiha was futile; understanding them required observation and patience.
"This brat… truly an Uchiha," she whispered to herself, a mix of exasperation and admiration in her tone.
Uchiha Ye glanced at the IV again, relieved. Tsunade's expertise was a shield, and under her watch, he could fully develop his abilities.
This was more than survival—it was strategy, preparation, and the beginning of a long, calculated path within Konoha and the Uchiha Clan.
As Tsunade continued her analysis, Uchiha Ye's mind drifted to the future. Every experiment, every observation, every bit of pain endured would shape him. The Sharingan had awakened at the moment of extreme negative emotion, proving his potential. Even if he had failed, his mother Mikoto was a safety net, but he intended to succeed on his own.
"Your bloodline is powerful, but the rejection effects are real. Use it wisely," Tsunade cautioned, her eyes scanning his vitals. Uchiha Ye nodded silently, determined to survive and thrive.
Tsunade shifted focus to his new bloodline. Her fascination was palpable; this was rare research material. Bloodlines, curses, and the intricate dance of powers—it was a medical ninja's dream.