[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat":3,"chapter-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Naruto: I'm an Uchiha, So I'm Lying Flat!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1946430,2676,"Chapter 24: After a Round of Probing, Ishikawa Ki Returns!","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Nara Kazama fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Uchiha Jin's question, he did not know how to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, regarding this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin did not press further; he merely used this to tell Nara Kazama that everyone has their own secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since their relationship had not reached that stage, there was no need to pry into others' secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the other fall silent, he resumed sunbathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the sky was filled with the setting sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not as warm as the midday sun, he still liked this feeling of relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike in the village, where every day was filled with schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that time was growing late, he stood up and yawned, but only when he turned to leave did he notice Nara Kazama beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why haven't Itachi left yet?\" Uchiha Jin asked, full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nara Kazama finally raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After looking at Uchiha Jin for a moment, he spoke in a somber tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is Nara Ruming, the younger brother of Nara Shikaku.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he failed in the struggle for the clan head position and died on a mission five years ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before he died, my father told us brothers never to become geniuses in this life; living an ordinary life was fine too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my two older brothers did not listen. They were the clan's genius ninjas from childhood, and they died one after another in recent years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I listened and have always acted mediocre.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I survived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ino-Shika-Cho trio is indeed inseparable, but I voluntarily gave it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Because a father would never lie to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin's face remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply stared at Nara Kazama, his mind beginning to race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly had not expected Nara Kazama to be in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for lying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A traditional Nara would never tell a lie so easily exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, he finally spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot make an effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot endure hardship; I am a useless Uchiha, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I suddenly became diligent, or even a genius, some people would lose their appetite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a cannon fodder ninja, I must live up to the role of a loser!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi are a smart person; I need not say more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to say much; he would think for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the Uchiha situation; as long as he grasped that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could naturally guess Uchiha Jin's thoughts with near certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your disguise is very successful!\" Nara Kazama said with a smile. \"During these years at the academy, I never paid attention to Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was sent here by Nara Shikaku; he wanted me to see what kind of person Itachi are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my guess is correct, it should be related to the three dead Uchiha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This clan uncle of mine must have set his sights on Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, do not worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nara clan seeks stability in their actions; they do not easily provoke enemies for the family, let alone enemies like the Uchiha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even after confirming it, he would invest in Itachi secretly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nara clan's way of doing things is not to put all their eggs in one basket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had guessed correctly; his explanation had indeed failed to deceive Nara Shikaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sparked a flicker of killing intent within him, but he quickly suppressed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nara clan has a long heritage; while not comparable to the Uchiha, they are not easy to provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Nara Kazama said, Nara Shikaku held no ill will toward him; otherwise, he could have exposed him directly back in the Hokage's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin took a deep breath, said no more, and headed straight for the front-line camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama followed beside him, unable to hold back his complaint after a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jin, are Itachi truly an Uchiha?\" Nara Kazama asked. \"In terms of conduct, Itachi do not act like an Uchiha at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Itachi were born in the hospital, could it be that Itachi were switched at birth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi actually look more like a Nara!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly had not expected Nara Kazama to say such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking it over, it seemed to be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After helplessly shaking his head, he spoke softly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi are overthinking it; I have the Sharingan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, let us return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to hide such a trivial matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with Nara Kazama's mind, he would have guessed it even if it was not said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he now truly had the idea of recruiting Nara Kazama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fellow's strength is not bad; he is definitely a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is, his mind works well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him strategizing by my side, I can walk a steadier path in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is plenty of time; no need to rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Uchiha Jin's words, he wore an expression of \"as expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was as dark as ink, with a full moon hanging high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front-line camp was silent; except for the patrolling ninjas, almost no one moved outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tent of Uchiha Jin's squad, an uninvited guest had now arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the Anbu investigation, Ishikawa Ki failed to follow orders, resulting in the failure of Team Seven's mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The facts are undeniable; there is no room for rebuttal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, considering we are in wartime, Ishikawa Ki is permitted to return to his original squad to atone for his crimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your new mission; act immediately at first light tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ninja beside Miyamoto Yukie handed a mission scroll to Kudo Shin, then turned and left without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tent, silence reigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at Ishikawa Ki before them, momentarily at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was utterly numbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had brought that guy back again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions on everyone's faces were far from pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, by exposing Ishikawa Ki, they had already torn the fabric of their relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was their squad supposed to coordinate the upcoming operation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudo Shin's face was dark with gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though deeply displeased, he truly could not refuse the orders from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[74] He glanced at Ishikawa Ki, then spoke coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing at Ishikawa Itsuki, he spoke coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope Itachi remember this lesson and do not cause trouble for everyone again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a mission tomorrow; everyone, get some rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudo Shin lay down on the folding cot to rest. Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama exchanged a glance, helplessly shook their heads, and retired to their own rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishikawa Ki's face was grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he looked at Nara Kazama and Uchiha Jin, his eyes were filled with anger and resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not believe he was in the wrong; instead, he blamed those two for failing to cooperate properly with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was among the top three in his class; how could he have been saved by two dead last?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bunch of bastards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be their fault; otherwise, how could I have failed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just Itachi wait; I will not let Itachi off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1199,"2026-06-15T05:19:49.393Z","2026-06-15T05:57:24.635Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","f47bb304700b31a2d1513e330a67c8f293c9327aa065c7093217f1c72deb691d","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-25","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-23",115,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-cover.jpg"]