"The most fundamental aspect of being a ninja is mastering chakra control. Only those who can harness chakra can be considered to have taken the first step into the world of ninjutsu."
"You all learned chakra control last year and have successfully harnessed it, proving your potential to become ninjas."
"Today, I'll teach you the three most basic ninjutsu techniques, which are also the most widely used in combat."
"These are the Three Body Techniques: Transformation Technique, Clone Technique, and Substitution Technique."
In the Ninja Academy of Konohagakure, within the middle-grade classroom, the Jonin instructor stood at the podium, addressing the 27 students below.
It was time to learn the crucial Three Body Techniques, and the students listened intently, eagerly absorbing the teacher's wisdom.
Among them was Uchiha Yin.
However, sitting by the window, he tuned out after hearing the overview of the Substitution Technique, skipping the explanations of the Clone and Transformation Techniques.
While the Substitution Technique was invaluable in combat, offering top-tier evasion, the Clone and Transformation Techniques seemed far less essential. A basic understanding would suffice.
Such were Uchiha Yin's thoughts.
"I never imagined I'd transmigrate into the Naruto world."
Uchiha Yin sighed, leaning against the window.
He knew he might never return to his original world.
Yes, he was a transmigrator.
He had taken over the body of a minor Uchiha clan member, one so insignificant that they were never mentioned in the original story, likely dying before the narrative even began.
In fact, it was certain. In the memories of his new body, he recalled having a cousin named Uchiha Mikoto, who had graduated from the Ninja Academy just last year.
But there was no record of Mikoto having a cousin. It was likely he had perished during the Second or Third Shinobi World War.
The thought left Uchiha Yin with complex emotions, made even more so by the system he possessed.
Upon transmigrating, he had acquired the Ultimate Protagonist System, which kindly helped him refine his body. But then... nothing.
The system seemed to have fallen into an eternal slumber, unresponsive to his calls, as if it had vanished.
Everyone said the system was a transmigrator's greatest asset, yet he was stuck with one that seemed utterly useless!
"Oh well, I'll just lay low. A month before the Uchiha clan's demise, I'll find an excuse to leave for half a year. That should keep me safe."
"After all, Naruto is already complete. Even if I do nothing, I should survive until the end."
Uchiha Yin was a man who avoided trouble. Upon realizing he was in the Naruto world, he had no desire to save it like Naruto. He simply wanted to live a quiet life as a handsome man, find a beautiful wife, and enjoy a simple, happy existence.
Of course, multiple beautiful wives would be even better.
As for the dangers of the original story? Uchiha Yin wanted them to stay far, far away.
Still, in the absence of danger, he was curious to see how his presence might alter the Naruto world.
A week was enough for him to understand the current timeline.
If his guess was correct, the Second Shinobi World War had either begun or was about to.
Though he had no intention of saving the world, Uchiha Yin was dedicated to his own training.
He might not seek trouble, but he didn't want it seeking him. Self-preservation was essential.
His system might be unresponsive, but it had at least enhanced his body.
With his improved physique, Uchiha Yin's chakra reserves skyrocketed, his hand seals accelerated, and most importantly, he awakened the Sharingan—with two tomoe in each eye, no less.
This granted him a measure of self-preservation in the Naruto world.
After all, awakening the Sharingan at his age was rare, let alone a two-tomoe Sharingan.
Compared to Jonin and Chunin, he was still lacking, but within the Ninja Academy, he was virtually invincible.
However, Uchiha Yin kept his abilities hidden. He knew the dangers of standing out.
Not only were there external threats like Danzo and the Senju clan, but even within the Uchiha clan, harmony was elusive.
If he revealed his talents, he might threaten the position of the clan leader's son, and Uchiha Yin had no desire to become a target.