[{"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-52":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},1946497,2676,"Chapter 52: Nara and Fugaku, Each with Their Own Calculations","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>Nara Kazama's face was bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His performance was exquisite; even Nara Shikaku could find no flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the words Uchiha Jin had spoken, he found himself in strong agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha simply do not play by the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they are useless in daily life, once they awaken the Sharingan, their combat power skyrockets several times over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who could beat no one before could instantly take on three opponents the moment the Sharingan awakens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he could not help but feel admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Uchiha Jin found was indeed impeccable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, then,\" Nara Shikaku fell silent for a moment. \"The Uchiha Sharingan truly defies logic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me think it over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Nara Shikaku felt a throbbing headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the reason felt absurd and he vaguely sensed something was off,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>when asked to pinpoint the problem, he could not immediately say what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not disturb his clan elder, nor did he believe the elder could find a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha Sharingan is simply that unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito from the original story at age nineteen is the prime example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead last of his class, even in an elite A-class squad, could not even spit out a Great Fireball upon graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he saw Nohara Rin die, his Two-Tomoe Sharingan instantly transformed into the Mangekyo Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was the most unstoppable spatial type: Kamui!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later, Nara Shikaku spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is the plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Modify your mission slightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cease all investigation into Uchiha Jin's secrets starting now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi must cultivate a bond with him and strive to become his true friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The clan will provide all necessary support during this period.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kazama's eyes shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he understood his clan elder's intention: seeing the Uchiha rising in power, he was preparing an escape route for the Nara clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit, his clan elder's mind was indeed sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>whether the Third Hokage wins or the Uchiha wins,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in any case,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Nara clan could sit tight and watch the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Nara Kazama said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he nodded in agreement, the two chatted casually about other matters before Nara Kazama tactfully took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had left, Nara Shikaku let out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly, a season of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, never mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the Hokage's headache; I should focus on my own duties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Hokage does not mention it, I will pretend this never happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he seeks my opinion, I will do my utmost to assist the Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, with that boy Nara Kazama in the Uchiha camp,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>no matter who wins or loses, the Nara clan's stability is assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, Itachi truly have a fine son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Shikaku shook his head with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when mentioning Nara Kazama, his expression grew infinitely complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the head of the Nara clan, how could his wisdom be merely a hollow reputation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he fail to see the subtle schemes in Nara Kazama's mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply did not wish to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was his own elder brother's child; how could he truly bring himself to act ruthlessly and kill him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only take things one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the rest, he chose to leave it to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having understood all this, he could not help but shake his head and sigh softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing these thoughts deep within his heart, he continued writing the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrote out every detail of what was happening at the front, especially regarding Uchiha Jin, which he described in particular detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions; as the leader of the Jonin squad, he naturally understood what he should do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing everything, he summoned a member of the Nara clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasaki, I trouble Itachi to make a trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deliver this letter to the Hokage with the utmost speed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Sasaki nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the letter, he respectfully turned and quickly headed toward the Land of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after he left, a Uchiha entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Shikaku!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Fugaku requests your presence in the main command tent for a discussion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Nara Shikaku immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were already dead, the Hidden Mist camp no longer had any powerful figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Mizukage and the jinchuriki wished to rush over, it would not be possible in the short term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given such a massive advantage, Uchiha Fugaku would certainly not be able to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, let us go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further words, Nara Shikaku nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quickly tidying himself up, he went straight to the main command tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Uchiha Fugaku looking at a map, Nara Shikaku could not help but smile and say, \"It seems Fugaku, Itachi are truly impatient; are Itachi ready to launch a general assault?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, indeed!\" Fugaku replied with a smile, \"With such a great advantage, it would be a real pity to give it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikaku, what is your view?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was not at all surprised that Nara Shikaku could guess his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of concealing the death of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that Uchiha Shisui's squad also included a member of the Nara clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not intended to conceal the situation regarding Uchiha Jin either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, this was a good opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the perfect chance to show the village the strength of the Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that by doing so, certain people might restrain their covert schemes a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Fugaku, lacking experience in power struggles, simply did not understand the complexity of human hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan by the Uchiha would not cause the Hokage faction to restrain themselves; on the contrary, it would make their methods even more radical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Danzo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I agree,\" Nara Shikaku nodded. \"It is indeed a good opportunity; it would be a pity to let it slip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this chance to swallow the Hidden Mist within the borders of the Land of Whirlpools, then quickly advance into the Land of Water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By that time, we will have bargaining chips.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already notified the village; I imagine our negotiators should arrive by then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Fugaku nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not too foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he knew that eliminating the Hidden Mist in one stroke was absolutely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every village possesses considerable foundations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not be fooled by the fact that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were killed and the Hidden Mist appears to have few powerful figures left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, similarly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere fact that they are one of the Five Great Ninja Villages is enough to prove everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the Hidden Leaf commits its full strength and no other ninja village interferes, it is absolutely impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the Hidden Leaf is fighting four enemies; most importantly, the Hidden Stone, the Hidden Cloud, and the Hidden Sand, which is already engaged in the earliest battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best course of action is to end the war here as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even better, try to get the Hidden Mist to turn around and ally with the Hidden Leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, I understand!\" Fugaku spoke directly: \"In that case, give the order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have everyone make preparations; we will attack the Hidden Mist camp at first light tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1264,"2026-06-15T05:20:51.497Z","2026-06-15T05:57:24.635Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","c2be95d6f80bd1663ab425461ddd4a2be7fc46d63cf5be944b9cefe1c8c46d84","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-53","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-51",115,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-cover.jpg"]