Golden Fingers
"Ninety-six… ninety-seven… ninety-eight…"
In a quiet corner of the Uchiha district, a young boy with long black hair and a lean frame was doing push-ups in the courtyard. Though his appearance suggested he was barely six years old, his muscles strained with determination, and sweat streamed down his flushed cheeks.
"Ninety-nine… one hundred…"
With a final grunt, he collapsed to the ground, chest heaving, arms trembling with fatigue. He lay there for a moment, staring up at the blue Konoha sky.
"It's been six years… I've been in this world for six years."
The boy rolled over and let out a wry chuckle. "Can you believe it? Of all places, I ended up in the world of Naruto. And me, Ye Chen… or should I say, Uchiha Tatsuno now?"
Yes, this child was once Ye Chen, a fan of anime from Earth, reborn into the world of Naruto. Over the past six years, he'd adapted to the language and customs of this world. He had also discovered that he now bore the name Uchiha Tatsuno—an original character never mentioned in the series. Even more surprising was his identity: son of Uchiha Fugaku, head of the Uchiha clan, and twin brother to Uchiha Sasuke.
"I don't exist in the original plot… which means anything can happen. But being born into the Uchiha clan just a few years before the massacre? That's just cruel."
Still, Ye Chen—now Tatsuno—refused to waste this second chance at life. "In my old life, I drifted through years, wasted potential… But this world is different. Dangerous, yes. But it rewards strength—and the Uchiha bloodline is the perfect tool."
He knew from the original series just how powerful the Uchiha clan's Sharingan could be, especially if it evolved into the Mangekyō or beyond.
"But can I really awaken the Sharingan? Can I even reach the Mangekyō stage? I know what it takes—loss, trauma, and overwhelming emotional upheaval. Do I really want to experience that just for power?"
Tatsuno frowned, thinking of the monstrous power wielded by people like Madara Uchiha, Obito, and even Danzo. The villains only got stronger the deeper the series progressed—Nagato with the Rinnegan, the Akatsuki, Orochimaru's experiments…
"I can't rely on luck. I need power. Any power."
Just then—
"Ding! Due to the host's intense desire for strength, the 'Strongest System' has been activated. Binding now in progress."
Startled, Tatsuno jerked upright despite his aching limbs. "What? Who said that?!"
"Binding complete. Host: Uchiha Tatsuno. Scanning world… World identified: Naruto Universe."
Tatsuno blinked. A system? Just like those web novels he used to read?
"Because the host is currently too weak, a beginner bonus will be granted: one free lottery draw. Accept?"
"Yes! Absolutely!" Tatsuno shouted, heart pounding.
"Beginning lottery… Congratulations, host has acquired: Navy Style Six Powers – Finger Gun."
A sudden warmth surged through his body, followed by a flood of knowledge into his mind.
> Finger Gun – One of the Six Powers developed by the Navy in another world. Focuses all strength into a single finger jab, releasing a high-speed, piercing strike capable of penetrating flesh, bone, and even steel.
He stared down at his finger, already itching to try it.
"System, what else can you do?"
"The Strongest System supports ability exchange, lottery draws, missions, and power tracking. Points can be earned by completing missions, defeating enemies, or recovering lost techniques. As a newcomer bonus, the host will receive 3 points per day and one free lottery for every year survived for the next three years."
Tatsuno raised an eyebrow. "Only three points per day? That's not much…"
"Insufficient point values may be supplemented by mission rewards."
A holographic screen popped up, listing jaw-dropping abilities:
Rinnegan – SSS Class – 1,000,000 points
Sage Body – SSS Class – 1,000,000 points
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan – SS Class – 500,000 points
"…Okay, wow. That's nuts," Tatsuno muttered, staring at his current balance of 3 points. "At this rate, I'll be ancient before I get anywhere…"
"New mission: Enroll in the Ninja Academy within ten days. Reward: 300 points. Failure penalty: none. Accept mission?"
"Enroll in the Academy? Yeah, I'm six. It's the right age. I accept."
His stomach grumbled. "Time to go home and eat."
Dragging his sore body, Tatsuno trudged back toward the Uchiha household.
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Inside the house, Uchiha Fugaku sat with his eyes closed, meditating quietly. Nearby, Itachi—already a Genin—was entertaining a laughing Sasuke. The moment Tatsuno stepped in, the room turned to him.
"Tatsuno, where have you been?" Itachi asked kindly.
"Just training a little in the clan compound."
"Hmph!" Sasuke crossed his arms. "You always ignore me! You never play with me anymore!"
Tatsuno ruffled Sasuke's hair with a tired smirk but said nothing. He walked past them and sat at the dinner table.
Mikoto's soft voice floated from the kitchen, "Dinner's ready!"
Soon, the Uchiha family gathered at the table. Sasuke clung to Itachi as usual, asking for food. Tatsuno sat quietly, his expression thoughtful.
Despite being twins, he and Sasuke couldn't be more different. Sasuke was emotional, attention-seeking, and bonded closely with their older brother. Tatsuno was quiet, withdrawn, already carrying the burden of a grown soul and a goal far beyond anyone's comprehension.
Mikoto glanced at him with a trace of concern. "Tatsuno's always so quiet... I hope he's okay."
Fugaku didn't say anything, but a flicker of thought passed through his stern gaze. A shinobi who matured too early could become either a great asset—or a great tragedy.
But Tatsuno didn't care. This time... I'll live on my own terms. I'll rewrite fate—even if it means changing the story itself.