Power is built in silence—plans are forged in the shadows.
A translucent interface appeared within Kai's vision.
Lines of data flickered into existence.
Host: Uchiha Kai
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Appearance: Exceptionally handsome
Faction: Uchiha
Ninjutsu: Substitution Technique, Clone Technique, Transformation Technique, Shadow Clone Technique, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation, Wind Release: Gale, Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, Wood Release: Cutting Branch Technique, Wood Release: Wood Binding Technique, Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall, Wood Release: Great Forest Technique
Bloodlines:
Sharingan Lv.2 (712 / 1,000,000)
Asura's Chakra Lv.2 (982,000 / 1,000,000)
Wood Release Lv.2 (1,876 / 1,000,000)
Chakra: 2000 / 2000 (Average Jonin: 1000)
Reserve Chakra: 8000 (4× base storage)
After more than two years of relentless effort—
Kai had finally pushed all three bloodlines to Level 2.
Level 2 Asura's Chakra—
had elevated his chakra from 500 to 2000.
Even his reserve chakra—
reached 8000.
Four times his base capacity.
But that wasn't all.
His recovery ability—
had become terrifying.
Once—
he had suffered a wound deep enough to expose bone.
With Level 2 Asura's Chakra—
he recovered completely within an hour.
Its power—
was undeniable.
As for Wood Release—
Level 2 granted him two new techniques:
Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall
Wood Release: Great Forest Technique
Naturally—
his anticipation for Level 3 only grew stronger.
He couldn't help but wonder—
when would he obtain…
Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands?
Meanwhile—
his Sharingan had also advanced.
Two tomoe.
After sparring with Fugaku—
Kai reached a conclusion.
His current strength—
was already at the Jonin level.
As long as he didn't go looking for monsters like Obito, Nagato, Hiruzen, or Jiraiya—
he had sufficient means of self-preservation.
More importantly—
he was only eight.
His potential—
limitless.
Even Kakashi—
a once-in-a-generation genius—
had only reached Jonin at twelve.
Kai—
was four years ahead.
Monstrous.
Of course—
this growth wasn't natural.
In just two years—
reaching this level should've been impossible.
But over the past year—
Kai had quietly left the village multiple times.
Hunting enemy shinobi.
Eliminating rogue ninja.
Absorbing their chakra—
to fuel his evolution.
Without that—
none of this would've been possible.
"…Just 18,000 more."
Kai murmured.
Asura's Chakra—
was close to Level 3.
He had already made up his mind.
Another trip soon.
Once it advanced—
even against top-tier shinobi—
he could at least escape.
Still—
the cost was outrageous.
One million energy.
For a single level.
And the other bloodlines—
no easier.
A long road ahead.
Kai exhaled slowly—
then turned to Daiki with a faint smile.
"Daiki… don't forget what you promised."
Earlier—
Daiki had made a deal.
If Kai agreed to spar—
he'd treat him and Nami to barbecue.
After two years of training—
Daiki had hoped to defeat him.
To prove himself.
To solidify his path to becoming Hokage.
Unfortunately—
his opponent—
was Kai.
Defeat—
was inevitable.
Daiki clutched his wallet.
Trying to appear confident.
But inside—
he was already bleeding.
He knew.
He had seen it before.
Kai and Nami—
were terrifying when it came to food.
Especially Kai.
A bottomless pit.
"Nami… you too, right?"
Nami smiled sweetly.
"I've been dieting lately. I won't eat much."
Her eyes—
sparkled with mischief.
After two years with Kai—
even she had grown a little… dangerous.
"I, Sarutobi Daiki, will become Hokage!"
"How could I go back on my word?"
"It's just barbecue—let's go!"
He waved his hand dramatically.
Leading the way.
Face calm.
Heart shattered.
Why…
why did I challenge him…
Daiki, you fool…
Kai and Nami exchanged a glance—
and smiled.
What a good guy.
Within the Sarutobi clan—
there were factions.
Radicals—
who suppressed the Uchiha.
Moderates—
who sought harmony.
Daiki—
belonged to the latter.
Which was why—
the three of them had become friends.
They walked through the streets.
Traditional architecture—
blended with rows of modern apartment buildings.
Most—
Uchiha properties.
Well-built.
Highly praised.
At one point—
Kai had even considered introducing shared-area pricing.
But—
he decided against it.
No need to harvest the field completely.
Leave some for the future.
As he walked—
his thoughts shifted.
According to the original timeline—
several major events were approaching.
First—
Itachi's mission.
Obito's appearance.
The deaths of his teammates and Jonin leader.
That trauma—
would awaken his two-tomoe Sharingan.
Kai had no intention of interfering.
Obito—
with Kamui—
was far too dangerous.
Drawing his attention—
would be suicidal.
Second—
the Hyuga incident.
Kumogakure's attempted kidnapping of Hinata.
Hizashi's sacrifice.
Neji's fate.
The Hyuga—
proud and cold.
Often aligned with Konoha's leadership—
even suppressing the Uchiha.
Kai had no reason—
to intervene.
If anything—
let them deal with the consequences.
Third—
Orochimaru's forbidden experiments.
And his eventual defection.
None of these had happened yet.
After some thought—
Kai made his decision.
Observe.
Wait.
Let things unfold.
Still—
one question lingered.
Would his existence…
change anything?
…
The meal ended.
Two satisfied.
One devastated.
After parting ways—
Kai walked alone.
Then—
voices reached him.
Harsh.
Filled with hatred.
"Demon fox—stay away!"
"You'll bring misfortune!"
"Three years ago, it was all your fault!"
"So many people died because of you!"
"I don't know why the Hokage doesn't execute you!"
"You're just wasting food in this village!"
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