shadow hokage dark moon

Chapter 3: Organizing Memories

Rei Tsukiko stood on the bustling streets of Konohagakure, his mind gradually clearing as the memories of his new life merged with his own.

The fog of confusion began to dissipate, revealing the reality of his situation.

In his previous life, Rei had been an ordinary modern-day man who had participated in an unprecedented consciousness upload experiment.

However, during the process, an accident had occurred.

His consciousness had been transmitted into the world of Naruto.

Now, Rei not only retained the memories of his past life but also inherited the identity and experiences of Uchiha Tsukiko, the previous owner of this body.

Through the merging of memories, Rei quickly pieced together crucial information.

He was now living in an era set over a decade after the First Great Ninja War.

Konoha was in a period of recovery, and while the village seemed peaceful on the surface, the undercurrents of power struggles and conflict were beginning to stir.

The year was Konoha Year 31—an age of change and impending chaos.

There were only six years left before the outbreak of the Second Great Ninja War.

The previous Uchiha Tsukiko was only six years old, yet he had already demonstrated extraordinary talent at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

Tsukiko was the product of a rare union between the Uchiha and Senju clans.

His father was a powerful Uchiha jonin, while his mother was a Senju elite—one of the few marriages that symbolized reconciliation between the two once-warring clans after Tobirama Senju's death.

However, fate had been unkind.

During a dangerous mission, Tsukiko's parents had both perished, leaving behind a young orphan to fend for himself in this unforgiving world.

Despite his tender age, Uchiha Tsukiko understood the burden he carried.

Every day, he attended the academy, honing his skills.

As a descendant of both Uchiha and Senju bloodlines, his chakra reserves were naturally far superior to his peers.

His talent did not go unnoticed, and the academy instructors had already begun calling him a prodigy.

Not only was his chakra capacity astonishing, but his control over it was also exceptionally refined.

Having been a Naruto fan in his past life, Rei was all too aware of the hidden dangers lurking in this world.

This was not a place of peace—it was a world of constant war, where power reigned supreme.

He knew what lay ahead.

The Second Great Ninja War was approaching.

Then the Third Great Ninja War.

The Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha.

The Uchiha Massacre.

The rise of Pain and his Shinra Tensei devastation of the village.

The catastrophic Fourth Great Ninja War.

And beyond that, the Otsutsuki clan—alien beings so powerful that even tailed beasts were insignificant in comparison.

A weak ninja is nothing but cannon fodder in this world… Rei muttered to himself.

He understood that Uchiha Tsukiko was a name that had never appeared in the original Naruto timeline.

This likely meant that he was just another disposable ninja, someone who had died unnoticed in the chaos of war.

But now that he had reincarnated here, would he allow himself to be cannon fodder?

No.

If fate had given him a second chance, he would carve his own destiny.

As a transmigrator, wasn't he supposed to receive some golden finger—a cheat system, an OP ability, or some sort of external support?

Wouldn't it be too tragic if he came to this world without any advantages?

Am I really going through this without a system? Tsukiko muttered.

Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and focused, hoping to discover some kind of power hidden within his consciousness.

And then—

A sharp pulse echoed in his mind.

Ding!

Host's consciousness detected. System activation in progress…

Tsukiko's eyes shot open.

The streets of Konoha were unchanged, but within his mind, a cold mechanical voice continued speaking.

Heaven's Mandate System Activated.

His heartbeat accelerated.

This wasn't an illusion.

A system had truly appeared!

Without hesitation, he asked mentally, System, what can you do?

The Heaven's Mandate System allows the host to grow stronger by influencing destiny.

Gain recognition, alter the fate of the ninja world, and accumulate 'Heaven's Mandate Points' to enhance your abilities.

Additionally, the system provides a talent panel for better self-assessment and progression.

As a traveler from another dimension, becoming the Chosen One of Fate is only natural!

A holographic interface materialized in Tsukiko's mind.

Name: Uchiha Tsukiko

Age: 6

Identity: Ninja Academy Student

Bloodline: Uchiha + Senju

Kekkei Genkai:

Sage Body (20%)

Sharingan (Dormant, 60% Awakening Progress)

Chakra Reserves: 1,000 (Equivalent to a young Kakashi)

Special Abilities: None

Jutsu: Three Basic Academy Techniques, Uchiha Body Techniques, Uchiha Shurikenjutsu

Heaven's Mandate Points: 0

Wait, what the hell is '1 Kakashi' as a chakra unit?!

Tsukiko stared at the chakra stat in disbelief.

Had Kakashi become a standard measurement now?!

Still, this much chakra at six years old was already Chunin-level, meaning he had an extremely powerful chakra foundation.

The Heaven's Mandate System also had an exchange function, but most of the high-level options were locked.

However, as a new user, he was given two starter benefits.

First purchase discount (only 10% of normal cost).

A free lucky draw.

He eagerly browsed the exchange shop.

Available Items:

Chakra Recovery Potion – 50 points (New Price: 5 points)

Advanced Jutsu Scrolls – 200 points (New Price: 20 points)

Protective Gear – 100 points (New Price: 10 points)

But then his gaze locked onto two incredibly tempting abilities.

One-Tomoe Sharingan – 1000 points (New Price: 100 points)

Wood Release Kekkei Genkai – 1,0000 points (New Price: 1000 points)

His breath caught.

Both Sharingan and Wood Release were legendary abilities, yet their discounted cost was unbelievably low.

He immediately asked, System, why are these abilities so cheap?

Host possesses the required Uchiha and Senju bloodline prerequisites. Since the foundation already exists, the required Heaven's Mandate Points are significantly reduced.

I see…

He realized that his dual heritage had drastically lowered the price of these bloodline abilities.

A normal person would have to spend tens of thousands of points, but he only needed 1000 points for Wood Release!

That was insanely valuable.

His decision was clear.

He would save up 1000 points and unlock Wood Release first!

Sharingan would awaken naturally, but Wood Release was an entirely different beast—a game-changing power that could grant him immense battlefield dominance.

And in this chaotic world, only overwhelming power guaranteed survival.

This is just the beginning, Tsukiko murmured, his eyes burning with determination.