[{"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-7":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},1940038,2676,"Chapter 7: Uchiha Jin? Utterly Useless!","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>The Hokage Building, third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Uchiha Shisui arrived at the Hokage's office, he immediately knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uchiha Uchiha Shisui, greets the Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi was short in stature, with a perpetual smile on his face, like a kind old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Uchiha Shisui before him, he could not help but smile and say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good child, get up quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do Itachi look so worried? Did something happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not discuss official matters; instead, he showed concern for Uchiha Shisui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The persona of the kind old man was firmly established by Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the Third Hokage's comfort, Uchiha Shisui was as if injected with adrenaline, immediately becoming agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was comfort from the Hokage he trusted and revered the most, given personally to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately bowed, speaking with deep respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage, thank Itachi for your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only a small matter occurred within the clan, but it has already been resolved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, not mentioning it would have been better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Uchiha Shisui's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly, immediately flashing a cold glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it lasted only an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it was replaced by kindness, and he immediately said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, it does not matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, I am somewhat interested; Itachi might as well tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very interested in everything concerning the Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thoroughly brainwashed Uchiha Shisui could not think of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, it was not a big deal; if the Hokage wanted to hear it, he would just say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, he recounted everything that happened today from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hiruzen Sarutobi finished listening, he could not help but look emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, that is how it is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kagami was a ninja with the Will of Fire, but I never expected his former subordinates and their descendants to be living so miserably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have failed as Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Kagami first sacrificed himself, I thought this was an Uchiha family matter, and it was not appropriate for me, the Hokage, to intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, who would have thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is all my fault; if I had paid a little more attention back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi began his performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, of course, fully aware of the fate that befell those under Uchiha Shisui Uchiha's command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did not intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people with no utility, and moreover, evil Uchiha; naturally, he had no interest in lending a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was different!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui was a good pawn; naturally, he could not bear to let him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His performance was rough; if Uchiha Jin were here, he could easily find many flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before him was Uchiha Shisui, and a Uchiha Shisui thoroughly brainwashed at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face filled with gratitude, he immediately stopped Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and declared with absolute certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, do not blame the Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi deal with myriad affairs daily; how could Itachi have time for such trivial matters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ones truly to blame are the radical faction within the clan; they are too detestable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage, rest assured; as long as I, Uchiha Shisui, am here, I will never allow that group of radicals to commit evil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui spoke these words with absolute certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi was, for his part, quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uchiha Shisui, Itachi may return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding this matter, I feel Fugaku alone cannot suppress those radicals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those victims were subordinates of your grandfather back then; Itachi have a duty to assist Fugaku in this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, the village also bears some responsibility in this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, in the name of the Hokage, declare: if the descendants of those subordinates of Uchiha Shisui encounter difficulties and the Uchiha clan is unwilling to help, then the village will bear the burden entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is I, the Hokage, who have failed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was filled with heartache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui was so grateful he was nearly in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a wonderful Hokage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could those bastards within his own clan still claim the Hokage is unjust?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not realize that Hiruzen Sarutobi's generosity was merely verbal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, it was nonsense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who followed Uchiha Uchiha Shisui had long since been completely purged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for their descendants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many are left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the village covered them all, how much money would it cost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention someone like Uchiha Jin, who has already become a ninja; how could Itachi have the face to ask the village for compensation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Hiruzen Sarutobi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent not a single bit of benefit yet reaped a wave of good reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with this arrangement, he could continue to split the Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the moderates and the radicals fight each other!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one of them dies, he would be delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, it was a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Uchiha Shisui did not understand these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he gratefully spoke: \"On behalf of Jin and those innocent people, I thank the Hokage for his generosity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin?\" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Hokage's confusion, Uchiha Shisui immediately explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the intelligence he sought was now known, he had no interest in arguing further with Uchiha Shisui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Itachi may return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Hokage, my mission...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is fine; I will have others handle it. Itachi just focus on resolving the Uchiha matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... thank Itachi, Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui left with a face full of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after he departed, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A masked Anbu appeared, kneeling half on the ground and respectfully saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retrieve the files on Uchiha Jin for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked Anbu, upon hearing this, bowed in respect and immediately left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Anbu appeared again, placing a file on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately bowed again, and before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, he vanished in a puff of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi paid no attention to the Anbu, focusing only on reviewing the file on Uchiha Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the more he read, the more he frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was terrible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Uchiha Shui was a genius, then Uchiha Jin was an absolute fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already twelve years old. Kakashi was already a Jonin, and Uchiha Shisui was at the peak of Chunin; with just a few more achievements, he could be promoted to Jonin at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what about Uchiha Jin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already in the fifth grade, could barely use the Three Body Techniques, and his chakra was pitifully low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this an Uchiha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the file, Hiruzen Sarutobi wore an expression of utter disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too shameful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a commoner would be no worse than this, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't consider that Uchiha Jin might be hiding his strength, because that was not something an Uchiha would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Uchiha truly had such cunning, the Third Hokage would be an Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the file, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a severe headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had intended to summon Uchiha Jin, preach the Will of Fire to him, and trick him into helping Uchiha Shisui deal with the Uchiha radicals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he had no such intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a cannon fodder character was not worth his time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the office door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man wrapped in bandages walked straight in, leaning on a cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-06-15T03:17:39.194Z","2026-06-15T05:57:24.635Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","4a43767a8a54990f69394efde82037ed7df611ffa6318b4c4fb38bfb4f8914cf","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-8","naruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-chapter-6",115,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-m-an-uchiha-so-i-m-lying-flat-cover.jpg"]