Chapter 37: Big Flying Stick… Here It Comes!
Uchiha clan children start learning to refine chakra from age 5-6; by 7-8 years old, they begin learning Fire Release ninjutsu, and around 10-11 years old, most possess chūnin-level strength.
Even so, when over 300 participated in the Kirigakure front, more than 100 still died—this was only possible because Uchiha Shisui turned the tide.
Uchiha Sanpō brought Uzumaki Huiyi to a small courtyard inside the outpost. Inside were 11 Uchiha children.
They had gauze covering their eyes, but the empty eye sockets beneath made it clear their eyes had been gouged out.
Hearing footsteps approaching from a distance, 10-year-old Uchiha Nohi assumed an alert stance and shouted: "Who's there?"
"Natsuhi-niisan, I'm scared…"
Uchiha Misa's trembling voice came out; her small hand fumbled and grabbed Uchiha Natsuhi's sleeve.
Uchiha Natsuhi released his clenched fist and accurately found Misa's shoulder, giving it a gentle pat.
"Don't be afraid, and don't touch the wounds—you'll get an infection." Nine-year-old Uchiha Natsuhi tried hard to make his voice sound calm, even though his own heart was pounding violently in his chest.
Uchiha Misa gripped her big brother's sleeve and felt the fabric already soaked with cold sweat. Only then did she realize the same fear was hidden in Natsuhi-niisan's voice too.
Uchiha Sanpō spoke gently: "Don't be afraid, children. My name is Uchiha Sanpō. You can call me Sanpō-niisan. Some seniors in the clan heard that your eyes were gouged out and voluntarily donated their own eyes. That's why I'm here—to help transplant eyes for you so you can see the light again."
At these words, the children immediately stirred.
See the light again? Was it really possible?
A few days ago, when Kirigakure ninjas captured them and forcibly gouged out their Sharingan, they had already accepted a fate of living forever in darkness… but…
Uchiha Sanpō glanced at the list and announced: "Quiet. First one: Uchiha Misa. She's a girl and only 8 years old—let her go first. Everyone else wait a while."
They heard the footsteps of Uchiha Misa being led away, then came a long wait.
Time in the darkness felt unbearably slow. Uchiha Natsuhi could feel sweat sliding down his back.
The other children were unusually quiet, as though even their breathing was cautious.
After what felt like forever, light, happy footsteps broke the silence.
"I can see again! Natsuhi-niisan, I can see again!"
Uchiha Misa's voice was filled with joy he had never heard before. She threw herself into Uchiha Natsuhi's arms, her small hands excitedly patting his chest.
Uchiha Natsuhi's heart nearly stopped for a moment. It really… succeeded?
"Second one: Uchiha Natsuhi… 9 years old…"
When his name was called, Uchiha Natsuhi's body trembled involuntarily. A pair of strong hands steadied his shoulders.
Uchiha Sanpō's voice was much softer than usual: "Don't be nervous, child. Huiyi-neesan is the best medical ninja of the Uzumaki clan. The surgery will be quick."
Uchiha Natsuhi was guided to lie on a hard bed. He smelled the scent of disinfectant.
A warm hand stroked his forehead.
"It'll hurt a little, but it'll be over soon," a gentle female voice said—surely Uzumaki Huiyi. Uchiha Natsuhi clenched his teeth. The pain came as expected, but compared to the agony of losing his eyes, it was negligible.
He could feel something being carefully placed into his empty eye sockets, then a strange chakra flow—warm and soothing.
"Try opening your eyes slowly," Uzumaki Huiyi's voice guided him.
"So soon?" Uchiha Natsuhi could hardly believe it. He trembled as he lifted his eyelids.
At first there was only blurry light, then outlines gradually became clear.
A woman's face with a warm smile was looking at him.
Red hair hung over her shoulders. So this was Uzumaki Huiyi-neesan… so pretty!
"It… it succeeded! Thank you! Uzumaki Huiyi-neesan!" Uchiha Natsuhi's voice trembled unlike his usual self.
Uzumaki Huiyi nodded, tears glinting in her eyes: "Yes, Natsuhi-kun. Welcome back to the world of light."
Uchiha Natsuhi looked past her and saw Lord Sanpō standing to the side. Then he saw the other children in the room—they were still blindfolded, waiting quietly.
An indescribable emotion surged in Uchiha Natsuhi's chest. He sat up abruptly—too fast, causing a wave of dizziness.
Uchiha Sanpō steadied him: "Slow down. Your eyes need time to adjust."
Uchiha Natsuhi asked urgently: "Who was it? Who gave us the eyes? I want to see them!"
Uchiha Sanpō's expression became complicated: "Some elders in the clan. They… voluntarily donated after hearing you lost your eyes. You'll meet them when you return to Konoha!"
Uchiha Natsuhi felt a stabbing pain. He reactivated his Sharingan—it was actually Two Tomoe… the treasure countless enemies coveted. And now clansmen were willing to donate them?
Uchiha Sanpō and Uzumaki Huiyi exchanged a glance. He said: "Alright, Natsuhi, step aside for now. The others are still waiting for their transplants!"
"Third one: Uchiha Shirayuki… 9 years old…"
Over the next few hours, Uchiha Natsuhi sat to the side and watched one child after another regain their sight.
Each moment the gauze was removed, the burst of surprise and joy made his heart clench. Misa, Nohi, Shirayuki… one by one they saw the world, saw each other.
At night, Uzumaki Huiyi pouted coquettishly: "Sanpō, helping so many people with eye transplants really tired me out. How are you going to reward me?"
Uchiha Sanpō grinned wickedly and pounced onto Uzumaki Huiyi: "Big flying stick… here it comes!"
"Eee… ya ya… Sanpō… you're so naughty… I love it!"
"Ding! Host has dual-cultivated once with dao companion: Uzumaki Huiyi. Primary Uzumaki Sage Body EXP +25, Chakra limit +3, Yang affinity +0.01%."
Hearing the system prompt, he checked the system information.
Kekkei Genkai: Primary Uzumaki Sage Body (375/500)Attributes: Lifespan +20 years, Life +800, Chakra +500, Life recovery +2, Yang affinity +10%.
Uchiha Sanpō thought for a moment. Dual-cultivating with Uzumaki Huiyi once gave 25 EXP. Four times a day meant he could upgrade tomorrow.
Thinking today's dual-cultivation quota wasn't complete yet, he started playing a little game with Uzumaki Huiyi again.
"Big flying stick… here it comes!"
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