Naruto: The Uchiha's Scientific Madman

"Fugaku, you need to pay close attention to the movements of the important ninjas in the village... Orochimaru is researching the First Hokage's cells, which was a research project of the Second Hokage before his death."

Uchiha Setsuna glanced at Fugaku and explained with a hint of dissatisfaction.

He was somewhat disappointed in Fugaku, the clan head.

"But you—Qing, how did you find out about this?"

Setsuna did not easily believe Uchiha Ao's words; instead, she became more suspicious.

A hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

How could a recent graduate know the secrets that the Uchiha clan had spent years trying to uncover?

Who's behind him?!

At that moment, he glanced around at all the Uchiha high-ranking members present without making a sound. He didn't believe that a child like Uchiha Ao, who was only ten years old, could possess such an important secret.

And he successfully gained Orochimaru's trust.

"As long as you have value to others, you can gain their attention."

Uchiha Ao answered easily.

Obviously.

These words did not gain the approval of the family's senior management.

"Since you refuse to honestly reveal your true intentions, then I'll see for myself!"

The Third Elder was an impatient man. Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of him, he transformed his eyes into a pair of Sharingan with three tomoe and directly cast a genjutsu.

He attempted to use illusions to uncover the secrets hidden within Uchiha Ao's heart.

But after the illusion was cast, the Third Elder's spirit passed through Qing's mind.

However, nothing unusual was found.

Qing has no secrets hidden in her heart.

How is that possible?!

His eyes widened, his pupils contracted.

This child is only twelve years old. Even a genius like Shisui cannot escape his illusionary interrogation.

After a long while.

Under the watchful eyes of many elders, the Third Elder gently shook his head and replied, "No problem."

He spoke hesitantly, lacking any confidence; he even doubted that his illusion interrogation had failed.

"In that case, let him give it a try!"

Upon seeing this, Fugaku Uchiha immediately spoke up.

After speaking, he looked at the eldest elder, Uchiha Setsuna, the most influential person in the clan.

She closed her eyes and took a small sip of tea.

Enjoying everyone's attention.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Take precautions against his betrayal."

He glanced at the door without making a sound.

A chilling surge of chakra emanated from there.

Then.

Uchiha Ao was thrown out of the shrine like a dead dog and collapsed in the front yard.

Shisui's figure emerged from the shadows.

"Did it pass the review? No one died... It seems the elders didn't find anything wrong."

This guy didn't betray his family.

Shisui squatted down and extended two fingers to examine Qing's nose.

In an instant.

Qing's eyes snapped open.

He looked at Shisui's slightly hesitant eyes.

He slowly stood up, uttering two words: "Thank you."

Why did you approach Orochimaru?

Shisui looked puzzled and asked.

Although Orochimaru was a disciple of the Third Hokage, he lost the last election for the Fourth Hokage and has since been completely removed from the village's core decision-making circle.

Becoming his disciple would bring no benefits and would only offend the hawks within the family.

He couldn't understand Qing's actions.

They couldn't understand why Orochimaru would take in a discarded member of the Uchiha clan.

Although Orochimaru has strayed from the core of decision-making, he is, after all, one of the legendary Sannin, whose strength is unfathomable.

Becoming his disciple guarantees at least a future position as a Jonin.

He squeezed into the family's decision-making level.

"The Uchiha clan has nothing that can attract me."

Qing glanced at him, her dark pupils filled with determination, and said calmly.

What can Orochimaru offer you?

Zhi Shui asked curiously.

Qing gave him a special feeling, as if his thoughts were completely different from those of other tribesmen.

Everyone is working hard to cultivate and improve their strength.

"truth."

Qing said calmly. He stood up, dusted himself off, and walked out of the shrine without looking back.

Shisui watched his retreating figure, which showed no sign of lingering affection, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Why was he able to leave so easily?

If it were any other member of the clan, they would probably be terrified out of their wits if they were subjected to scrutiny by the clan's higher-ups.

truth?

What is truth?!

Zhi Shui didn't understand.

Is truth more important than the glory of the Uchiha clan, so that he would willingly abandon the arrogance of the Uchiha and lower his head to become a disciple of an ordinary commoner ninja?

Orochimaru is the village's acknowledged madman.

He gave up the opportunity to become Hokage for some inexplicable research.

"What are you looking at?"

Fugaku appeared beside Shisui, patted him on the shoulder, and asked with concern.

He noticed the confusion in Shisui's eyes.

"Ao, why is she valued by Orochimaru? This lord has very high standards! In all these years, only Anko has been able to catch his eye..."

"Issue asked, puzzled."

He concealed the slight jealousy in his heart. He was clearly the most talented member of the Uchiha clan, yet he had failed to gain the attention of the Konoha leadership.

Uchiha Ao was just an ordinary clansman, but he became Orochimaru's disciple.

"Because he wants to become Hokage. Currently, the Third Hokage is acting as Hokage, but he is too old to continue for long. In the future, the Fifth Hokage will be chosen."

Orochimaru remains one of the strongest contenders.

"With Tsunade and Jiraiya out, he was practically the only option."

"Once Orochimaru takes over, Ao will be the Hokage's disciple and will be qualified to succeed him as Hokage."

Fugaku said softly, his gaze deep, as if he had seen through Uchiha Ao's little trick.

A cold smile appeared on his lips.

Naive little devil.

This is the consensus among the family's senior management.

It was because of this speculation that Qing, who had betrayed his family, was spared.

Otherwise, he would have been executed on the spot by the elders, just like those clansmen who betrayed the Uchiha clan before.

Shisui understood what Fugaku meant, and his eyes lit up.

Can becoming Hokage free one from their clan?

His bewildered gaze brightened slightly.

His gaze involuntarily drifted towards the figure of the First Hokage beneath the Valley of the End in the distance.

"Shisui, don't follow his example..."

Fugaku reminded him softly.

"You are a family genius; all the family's resources will be invested in you in the future. You are different from him!"

He worried that Zhi Shui might go astray.

To align themselves with the higher-ups in Konoha.

At the age of nine, Shisui has already graduated from ninja training and become a genin.

Judging from the clan's assessment, he possesses at least the strength of a Chunin.

After two years of training, one can easily be promoted to Jonin.

Zhi Shui nodded thoughtfully.

Suddenly, he felt a pain in his neck.

Before he could react, everything went black, and he collapsed to the ground.

The next moment, Orochimaru's figure slowly appeared in the location where he was standing.

He stared menacingly at Uchiha Fugaku, who was on high alert.

He glanced at the fallen Shisui.

Orochimaru said threateningly:

"Ao is my disciple. You Uchiha people had better not do anything like what happened today again."

He had been keeping a close eye on Qing's movements.

Upon noticing Uchiha's actions, he immediately followed.

He directly attacked Shisui, the most talented member of the Uchiha clan.

This was intended to intimidate the entire Uchiha clan.

Then, under the horrified gaze of Uchiha Fugaku, it vanished in a blur.

the other side.

Uchiha Ao had just left Kaga Shrine when he encountered Orochimaru, who was also leaving the shrine, on his way there.

"Are you alright?"

Orochimaru asked in a calm tone, his eyes revealing concern.

He glanced at Qing and, finding no problems with her, looked away.

They were able to escape unscathed from the Uchiha clan's shrine.

This assistant is alright.

No wonder he values ​​her.

"It's nothing, Orochimaru-senpai. What brings you here?"

Ao replied that he was surprised by Orochimaru's appearance.

Call me teacher.

"I've already spoken to the Third Hokage; from now on, you'll be my second personal disciple."

"I've found everything you mentioned before. Come with me..."

Orochimaru nodded and stated his purpose for the visit.

The most crucial part of the materials that Qing was shown was the art of spiritification. He had collected all the secret techniques related to the soul in the village in less than an afternoon.

He waited for Qing to pass so that they could begin further research together.