Chiya walked at an unhurried pace along the streets of the Uchiha clan grounds, carrying a finely crafted gift box in his hand.
The last rays of the setting sun fell across his body, casting a long shadow behind him.
Inside the gift box was a celebratory present he had prepared with care.
A protective charm engraved with the Uchiha clan crest, and a pair of small silver bells, carrying the meaning of safety and growth.
Uchiha Shisui's home was located at the edge of the clan grounds, a modest Japanese-style residence.
Chiya had just reached the front door when he heard the sound of an infant crying from inside the courtyard, clear and strong.
He smiled faintly and raised his hand to knock lightly on the door.
"Who is it?"
A gentle woman's voice came from inside.
"Uchiha Chiya."
Chiya answered calmly.
The door was pulled open quickly. A woman with a gentle appearance stood in the doorway, holding a swaddled infant in her arms.
When she saw Chiya, she froze for a moment. Then an expression of disbelief rose in her eyes.
"Clan Head?! It really is you!"
She let out a startled cry and quickly stepped aside.
"How did you come yourself? Please, come in!"
Chiya gave a slight nod and stepped inside.
The room was simply but warmly furnished. A few paintings hung on the walls, and a tea set sat on the table, not yet put away.
A man came out from the inner room at the sound, none other than Uchiha Shisui's father, Uchiha Shinkai.
He saw Chiya and his expression also turned to surprise. He quickly bowed respectfully.
"Clan Head, your visit to our humble home is truly more than we could have hoped for!"
Chiya held out the gift box and said warmly.
"I heard your child was born. I came especially to see you. This is a small token of my regards."
Shinkai received the gift box with both hands, so moved he did not know what to do with himself.
"This... this is far too generous!
Clan Head, it is already our honor that you came. How could we dare accept your gift as well?"
Chiya waved it off.
"No need to stand on ceremony. Children are the future of the Uchiha.
As Clan Head, caring for my clansmen is simply part of my duty."
Shinkai's wife, Uchiha Miwa, felt her eyes grow wet. She held the child close and bowed deeply to Chiya.
"Thank you, Clan Head!"
Chiya's gaze fell on the infant in her arms.
Little Uchiha Shisui had a pair of clear eyes open wide, looking at the world around him with curiosity.
When Chiya appeared in his field of view, he suddenly broke into a gurgling laugh.
"This child, what is his name?"
Chiya asked softly, as if he did not already know.
"Shisui. Uchiha Shisui."
Shinkai answered respectfully.
"We hope he will have a steady and calm heart, like the surface of still water."
Chiya nodded, his gaze thoughtful.
Within the Uchiha Clan, most names were tied to fierce imagery like fire.
The two characters of "Shisui," with their uniquely quiet quality, formed a striking contrast.
In the story, he had always responded to the conflict between the clan and the village with rational restraint, settling disputes like still water.
In the end, he chose to take his own life to stop the coup. His name held a quiet echo of his fate.
"A good name."
Chiya paused, then spoke suddenly.
"Shinkai, Miwa, there is something I would like to discuss with you."
The husband and wife exchanged a glance. Shinkai immediately said.
"Please speak, Clan Head!"
Chiya looked directly at them, his tone serious.
"I would like to take Shisui as my disciple and personally guide him from now on."
The moment those words fell, the room went instantly quiet.
Shinkai and Miwa stared with wide eyes, as if they could not believe their own ears.
"Clan... Clan Head, you mean..."
Shinkai's voice trembled slightly.
Chiya smiled faintly.
"I am quite fond of this child Shisui. I wonder what you both think?"
Miwa's tears spilled over in an instant. She held Shisui tightly, too moved to find words.
Shinkai took a deep breath and worked to steady himself.
"Clan Head, our branch of the family once considered abandoning the clan to follow the will of the village, and we have never stood out within the clan. We never imagined you would set aside the past without a second thought, and on top of that think so highly of Shisui... We... we..."
Chiya cut him off.
"Past positions do not matter. No matter what, you are all members of my Uchiha Clan.
Now that you have come to your senses, what happened before can be set aside.
What matters most now is Shisui's future.
He is a member of the Uchiha. I hope he can become a bridge connecting the clan and the village."
Shinkai's eyes grew moist. He nodded firmly.
"Clan Head, we agree!
For Shisui to learn under your guidance is an extraordinary blessing for him!"
Miwa nodded again and again.
"Thank you, Clan Head!
We accept on Shisui's behalf. I believe Shisui will work hard in the future and will not disappoint your expectations!"
Chiya smiled with satisfaction.
He reached out his hand and gently brushed Shisui's forehead, saying softly.
"From this day on, you are my disciple."
At that very moment, the sound of the system notification chimed in Chiya's mind.
[Task complete: Take Uchiha Shisui as a disciple.]
[Congratulations. Reward obtained: Senju Clan Constitution.]
Mm?
The Senju Clan Constitution?!
This was a truly unexpected joy.
Immediately after, a warm current surged through Chiya's entire body in an instant.
In that moment he felt his chakra become extraordinarily active, as if every cell in his body had been filled with new vitality.
His senses sharpened, and he could even clearly perceive the flow of chakra in the air around him.
'So this is the Senju Clan Constitution...'
Chiya was overjoyed inside, but his expression remained calm on the surface.
'System, open the status panel!'
[Name: Uchiha Chiya]
[Age: 19]
[Chakra: 31 Kaka]
[Special Abilities: Senju Clan Constitution, Sharingan (Mangekyō), Ice Style, Lava Style]
[Skills:
Mangekyō Dojutsu: The Far Shore of the Yellow Springs, Cycle of Cause and Effect.
Forbidden Jutsu: Izanagi, Izanami.
Sword Mastery, Susano'o, Medical Ninjutsu Mastery, Fire Style Mastery, Genjutsu Mastery, High-Speed Body Flicker, Shadow Clone Jutsu, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, and others.]
The Kekkei Genkai entries had also been renamed to Special Abilities, and chakra attributes had increased by 5 units.
Another round of growth!
Chiya steadied himself inwardly and brought his attention back to the present.
He said to Shinkai and Miwa.
"Shisui is still very young. For now, you two continue to look after him. When you have nothing pressing, feel free to bring him by my home.
Once he turns three, I will formally begin teaching him to train."
"Yes! Clan Head!"
The couple answered in unison, their eyes full of gratitude and anticipation.
Chiya gave a few more words of instruction, then rose and took his leave.
After leaving Shisui's home, Chiya made his way to the training ground without delay.
He arrived at an empty training ground.
Chiya stood at the center, his hands moving quickly through hand seals.
"Fire Style, Great Dragon Fire Jutsu!"
A massive fire dragon burst from his mouth, roaring as it surged toward the targets in the distance.
Unlike before, this fire dragon was far larger in size, and the temperature of its flames was far higher, nearly scorching the very air into a wavering distortion.
Boom!
The targets turned to ash the instant the fire dragon struck them, and the force of the aftermath scorched the surrounding ground completely black.
Chiya watched this, a flash of shock crossing his eyes.
'The same amount of chakra, the same hand seal method, and yet compared to before, the power has multiplied several times over...
The Senju Clan Constitution truly lives up to its name!'
He felt the surging chakra within him and found that his chakra control had also reached a level he had never experienced before.
Jutsu that used to require careful and concentrated effort to manage now came almost effortlessly.
Chiya stopped moving and gently closed his eyes.
He felt the changes in the chakra within him. After a minute, he suddenly opened his eyes.
Deep blue chakra erupted from Chiya's body in an instant.
The pressure wave that formed around him snapped the wooden posts nearby and sent them flying in all directions.
After a long moment, the chakra surrounding Chiya finally settled.
Chiya looked at the training ground around him, left in complete disarray by his chakra burst moments ago, and a smile spread across his face.
'This kind of constitution is practically born for battle...'
'No wonder the Senju once stood as equals against the Uchiha!'
In the midst of his excitement, his thoughts turned to Tsunade.
As a descendant of the Senju Clan, Tsunade's understanding of the constitution was certainly far deeper than his.
This was a perfect opportunity to have a good exchange with her tonight.
Now that the Senju constitution was his, his strength, especially on the physical side, had grown enormously.
From now on, he would never be worn down by drinking!
That being the case.
Tonight, it was time for a real fight!
Time to properly take that princess of the Land of Fire down a peg or two!
Chiya had just left the training ground when a member of the Uchiha Military Police Force fell into step behind him.
"Send people to watch from the shadows and protect Uchiha Shisui's family well."
"Yes!"
"Also, send someone to the Konoha Hospital.
Let Tsunade know to meet at the usual place tonight. Tell her I have something important to discuss."
"Yes, Clan Head!"
Chiya waved him off.
The man gave a nod and vanished with a Body Flicker.
Chiya looked up at the sky, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
'Shisui, now that you are my disciple from here on,
I will not just stand by and watch your story end in tragedy like it did in the original...'
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