Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

And then there's Qianyu right in front of me.

Tsunade also knew something about Chiba, after all, what happened back then was quite a big deal.

Mito Uzumaki also complained to Tsunade.

Chiba, who possessed bloodlines of half Senju and half Uchiha, was not recognized by the Uchiha and became a victim of the Uchiha clan, hated by all the villagers of Konoha.

To Tsunade's surprise, Chiba and Kushina Uzumaki had such a good relationship.

Chiba was willing to cripple those two brats for the sake of Uzumaki Kushina.

Kushina Uzumaki only recently arrived in Konoha, so could they have known each other for a long time?

Just as Tsunade was thinking, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of the blood left on the ground.

Tsunade's pupils contracted, and her whole body began to tremble slightly.

Her hemophobia flared up.

Jiraiya noticed that something was wrong with Tsunade and immediately stood in front of her, blocking her view.

Jiraiya said to Tsunade, "I'll take these two brats to see the old man. Tsunade, you should go and rest."

Tsunade took a few deep breaths, forcibly calming her heartbeat, which was racing due to hemophobia.

"It's alright, I'll go see the old man with you."

Now that Tsunade knows Kushina Uzumaki and Chiba's identities, she decides to go with them to see Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If Qianyu hadn't been thinking of cutting off the limbs of those two brats, this wouldn't have been such a big deal.

However, Chiba was thinking of cutting off the two brats' limbs. If Hiruzen Sarutobi found out, Chiba would likely be punished.

Seeing Tsunade's insistence, Jiraiya said nothing more and turned to Chiba and Kushina Uzumaki, saying, "Let's go see the old man together."

Chiyu suddenly said, "This matter has nothing to do with Kushina. I'll go with you."

Before Jiraiya could speak, Kushina Uzumaki said anxiously, "No, Chiba, I'll go with you!"

Kushina Uzumaki grabbed Chiba's hand, glanced warily at Jiraiya and Tsunade, and said, "I'm afraid someone will talk nonsense in front of the Hokage. This wasn't Chiba's fault at all, so I must explain it to the Hokage..."

Chiyu sighed. If Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to punish him, no amount of explanation from Kushina Uzumaki would help.

However, Chiba was not worried about what punishment Hiruzen Sarutobi would impose.

As long as Qianyu can demonstrate her value, the punishment won't be too severe, and things will continue as normal afterward.

Kushina Uzumaki wanted to say something, but when she looked into Chiba's eyes, she exclaimed in surprise, "Chiba, what happened to your eyes?!"

"my eyes?"

Qianyu picked up the broken blade from the ground, puzzled, and used the blade to see the shape of her eyes.

Qianyu was somewhat surprised; he had actually activated the Sharingan with two single tomoe.

After Tsunade appeared and blasted his broken blade away, Chiba, knowing it was all over and he had no chance left, relaxed his body and stopped gathering chakra.

But Qianyu felt a sting in her eyes and instinctively closed them.

When Qianyu opened her eyes again, she felt that her vision had become clearer, and that everything seemed to be in slow motion.

Because of Jiraiya and Tsunade's sudden appearance, Chiba was a little nervous, so she didn't think about the Sharingan for the time being.

Chiba never expected that she would accidentally awaken her Sharingan this time.

Jiraiya and Tsunade stared at Chiba's Sharingan with their mouths slightly open.

Jiraiya asked in surprise, "Kid, how old are you this year?"

"9 is old."

"What?! Only 9 years old?!"

Jiraiya and Tsunade were extremely shocked.

Qianyu was a little confused. Why was she so shocked?

After thinking for a moment, Qianyu realized the reason.

The earliest recorded instance of the Uchiha clan awakening their Sharingan is that of Uchiha Sasuke. At the age of seven, he witnessed Uchiha Itachi massacring his clan and awakened a single-tomoe Sharingan due to the powerful mental trauma, though he was unaware of it at the time.

When Itachi Uchiha was 8 years old, he awakened his Sharingan in anger after his comrade was killed by Obito Uchiha.

Uchiha Shisui should have awakened his Sharingan at around the same age as Uchiha Itachi.

Obito Uchiha awakened the Sharingan with two tomoe in his eyes at the age of 12 due to anger.

Madara Uchiha awakened his Sharingan at the age of 15.

Sasuke, Itachi, Shisui, and Obito have not yet been born, so Senba is probably the first person in the Uchiha clan to awaken his Sharingan.

Of course, it's also possible that there were members of the Uchiha clan who awakened their Sharingan earlier but didn't reveal it.

However, having eyes open at age 9 already puts one in the category of those who open their eyes very early.

Now Chiba is even less worried about seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi later.

His value increased after he awakened the Sharingan.

Chiyu briefly examined his Sharingan; with it activated, he was constantly consuming chakra.

Because of her Senju clan bloodline, Senba currently possesses a considerable amount of chakra.

Although the system determined that Chiba possessed one-fifth of Kakashi's Sharingan chakra.

But right now, Chiba is just a kid who hasn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet, while Kakashi is an elite Jonin. Even with his Sharingan, one-fifth of his chakra should be at the Chunin level.

Moreover, the Sharingan is Chiyu's bloodline limit, and it doesn't have the side effects like Kakashi's. Chiyu's chakra will definitely increase in the future.

Chiba cut off the chakra supply to the Sharingan, and her eyes returned to their normal black pupils.

Jiraiya and Tsunade were also quite shocked. They said to Chiba and Kushina, "Let's go."

Chiyu originally wanted to tell Kushina Uzumaki to come along, since nothing would happen, and Chiyu would have to be diplomatic with everyone, so it was enough to annoy one person; there was no need to annoy both of them.

But Kushina Uzumaki grabbed Chiyu's hand and looked at him stubbornly.

Qianyu sighed and said helplessly, "Then let's go together."

Chapter 18 Three Days of Reflection

Chiba and Kushina followed Jiraiya and Tsunade to the Hokage Building.

Jiraiya didn't even knock before pushing the door open and shouting, "Old man, Tsunade and I are back!"

With a kind smile on his face, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chiba and Kushina Uzumaki behind Jiraiya and Tsunade and asked in surprise, "Chiba, Kushina, why are you here too?"

Chiba glanced at the crystal ball on Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk.

The last time I came to the Hokage's office, I didn't see the crystal ball. Now that it has appeared, it means that Hiruzen Sarutobi must have been using the crystal ball to observe Konoha.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi must have already known about the situation at that time.

Ha, now they're putting on an act.

Chiyu took the initiative to say, "Hokage-sama, Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama brought me here to question you."

Upon hearing Chiba mention 'punishment,' Kushina Uzumaki immediately became anxious: 'Lord Hokage, Chiba did nothing wrong. He just wanted to help me!'

Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured with his hand: "Take your time, tell me what happened first."

Chiba, Jiraiya, and Tsunade recounted the whole story.

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe, his kind expression vanished, and he looked at Chiba with a serious expression.

Kushina Uzumaki was about to speak up for Chiba, but Chiba pulled her hand and stopped her.

Chiba shook his head at Kushina Uzumaki.

Kushina Uzumaki looked at Chiba with a conflicted expression, her lips moved, but she didn't say anything in the end.

Just as Chiyu was about to speak, Tsunade unexpectedly said, "Old man, Chiyu knows he was wrong about this, and it was because those two brats were at fault first. Besides, nothing serious happened, so let's just let this matter end here."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Chiba and asked, "Chiba, do you know you were wrong?"

Qianyu stepped forward and said firmly, "Lord Hokage, I don't think I'm wrong!"

Jiraiya and Tsunade stared at Chiba in astonishment.

They've already given Qianyu a way out, but she won't take it. Is she that brave?

Kushina Uzumaki was also extremely anxious. In that situation, Chiba might have been able to apologize and let it go!

Hiruzen Sarutobi unleashed his full power, his voice deepening: "Don't you think you've done something wrong?"

Despite the pressure from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Chiba stubbornly said, "That's right, I don't think I'm wrong. I told the Hokage back then that I wanted to protect Konoha..."

Before Chiyu could finish speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted, "But your actions are contrary to the principles of protecting Konoha!"

Chiyu argued forcefully, "My desire to protect Konoha is to protect the people and things that should be protected, not to harm my comrades!"

Konoha has strict rules against attacking comrades, but that person violated those rules! So I don't think I did anything wrong!

I don't see any reason to protect someone who bullies the weak and uses a true kunai on Kushina, a student who has just enrolled, even though he is a genin!

In my eyes, this kind of person is a cancer to Konoha! If he can attack Kushina today, he can attack others in the future. No one wants to entrust their back to this kind of person.

Everyone says I'm a traitor, but no matter how much I'm insulted or bullied, I've never thought of laying a hand on them, because they are my comrades, and I would never lay a hand on my comrades.

I will use my actions to earn their trust and recognition, so my actions have not contradicted my original intention to protect Konoha!

On the contrary, those who betray the trust of others and turn against their companions are the most despicable!

Jiraiya and Tsunade were very surprised when they heard what Chiba said.

It's astonishing that a 9-year-old child has such awareness.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's imposing aura also dissipated.

Chiyu's explanation was quite powerful.

Throughout her years in Konoha, Chiba had indeed endured constant insults and humiliation, but she had never actually laid a hand on him.