[{"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-43":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},1946488,2676,"Chapter 43: Kazuma Returns, The Reason Clarified","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Nara Shikaku frowned slightly between his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not very satisfied with this answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had to admit that what Nara Kazuma said made a lot of sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha did not actually care much about such ordinary squads, or even hastily assembled cannon-fodder squads sent to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original purpose of forming such squads was to die and consume the enemy's fighting strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, these squads were just consumables!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who cared whether there were bonds between the members within these squads?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the question arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there were no bonds between them, being able to coordinate slightly on the battlefield was already considered quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demanding too much was unrealistic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't even call each other friends, let alone have any bonds; they had only gathered for the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not trust each other, and even feared one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expecting Uchiha Jin to talk his heart out with Itachi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's nonsense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because he had figured this out that Nara Shikaku felt extremely helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, he spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This point is not important; I believe there will be opportunities in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The members of your new squad have been decided. Itachi will be in the same squad as Uchiha Jin, with Uchiha's genius, Uchiha Shisui, serving as your squad leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, your squad will even be assigned a Hyuga this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do Itachi see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike the previous cannon-fodder squads, this reorganized squad of yours is a true elite squad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elite squads undertake relatively dangerous missions, so cultivating bonds among teammates is essential!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kazuma, this matter is very important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi must understand this point clearly. If Itachi succeed, I will count it as an A-rank mission for your clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nara Kazuma instantly drew in a sharp breath of cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the surprise was not an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly could not figure out what terrible crime Uchiha Jin had committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he make his own clan uncle care so much about this matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I return this time, I must figure this out and then quickly find a way to handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my clan uncle constantly watching us, how can we carry out our grand plans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not think that he and Uchiha Jin could truly establish a power base of their own under the magnifying glass gaze of his clan uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting on a look of great excitement, Nara Kazuma said with a touch of agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Clan Uncle, I will do my utmost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazuma's face was full of determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not make any more specific promises; that was not something the Nara clan could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the performance goes too far, problems will arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, this is just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth is the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing these words, Nara Shikaku finally nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting about other matters for a while, he waved his hand to let Nara Kazama leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Seventh Squad's tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin sat on his bunk, his mind racing wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did that Nara Shikaku set his sights on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tent was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudo Shin had already left to meet his new squad members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they wouldn't see each other again unless the war ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else's luck could be so terrible as to be assigned directly to an elite squad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply, numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama wasn't here either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Uchiha Jin's opinion, it was highly likely the guy had been called away by Nara Shikaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was actually a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Nara Kazama returned later, he could just ask him about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For such a complicated matter, he really had to ask Kazama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too brain-burning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even having lived two lives, he found it hard to figure out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About two hours later, Nara Kazama finally walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin stood up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully checking around the tent and finding no one, he spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kazama, Itachi went to Nara Shikaku's place, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also used his clan's shadow secret technique to check the surroundings before asking in a low, serious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are tied together on the same rope, so I'll just ask directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly did Itachi do that made my clan uncle pay such close attention to Itachi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do Itachi know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has been asking me to investigate your secrets. If I succeed, he is willing to count it as an A-rank mission within the clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi must tell me honestly so we can plan this matter well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We absolutely cannot let my uncle keep watching us, or we won't be able to carry out our plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My uncle is a smart man. If he really keeps a close eye on us, he will detect the truth from even the slightest of our actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of strategy, he is top-tier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly hadn't expected that before he could speak, Nara Kazama had spoken first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he was just as confused!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he knew the reason, but the key was that he didn't know either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a helpless sigh, he shook his head bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don't know!\" Uchiha Jin thought for a moment before speaking directly: \"The only time I ever met your uncle was when three Uchiha died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nara Kazama immediately spoke: \"Tell me the details, the more detailed the better, and I need the truth to work backwards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this wasn't really a big matter, he thought for a moment and then spoke plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hiding anything, he told Nara Kazama almost everything he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Nara Kazama, wanting to see how capable his strategist was in terms of strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, Nara Kazama spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jin, Itachi added unnecessary details. Three Uchiha were killed, so be it; why leave a Hidden Cloud corpse behind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more Itachi do, the more suspicious it becomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Itachi had simply chosen to leave back then, the lack of traces might have raised some suspicion about Itachi, but in reality, no one would have targeted Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because at that time, no one knew your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, it would most likely have been dropped without resolution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three Uchiha dying alone means nothing to the Hidden Leaf Village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, it is different!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cloud Village corpse Itachi left behind has indeed caused too much of an impact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my guess is correct, that Cloud Village corpse must be from two years ago, when the Cloud Village attempted to kidnap Kushina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kushina is the jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter of the Nine-Tails jinchuriki is too critical; there can be no accidents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose this is why my clan uncle insisted on keeping an eye on Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three Uchihas dying is nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since it concerns the Nine-Tails jinchuriki, this matter must be investigated thoroughly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-15T05:20:51.497Z","2026-06-15T05:57:24.635Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","6d42dc67dafd3181064f9336ac7c369a6524e8de83ae25c001dfcece55383050","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-44","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-42",115,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-cover.jpg"]