Naruto:The System's Shadow

"What? The right flank has been breached by the Hyuga clan?"

That was the first thing Kaito and Madara heard when they arrived at the meeting hall.

There weren't many people inside. Only the Third Elder, Uchiha Tomi, and the blood-covered Uchiha clan member.

The Third Elder saw that it was Madara and Kaito. He relaxed and didn't chase them away, pointing to a spot beside him for them to sit down while he continued his questioning.

As they asked and answered, Kaito pieced together the events of the Uchiha's breached defenses.

Normally, most of the Uchiha clan's ninjas were facing the Senju clan on the main battlefield, with only a small number assigned to keep the Hyuga clan in check. However, those assigned were elite, and there hadn't been any problems for two years.

But a few days ago, the Senju clan, seeing that this drain was unsustainable, pretended to launch a full-scale attack. They secretly dispatched a Jonin squad to the Hyuga clan's battlefield to assist the Hyuga clan from the inside, breaking the stalemate.

The Uchiha clan members there were caught off guard, flanked from behind, and suffered a crushing defeat.

Listening, Kaito imperceptibly sneered. His great-uncle's intelligence was truly worrisome. He had been tricked so easily by such a simple diversion. With him in charge, the Uchiha clan was lucky to even stand a chance against the Senju. Even if their strength was equal, their IQ difference was a crippling disadvantage.

"Third Elder, the clan head is under attack from both sides. The situation is critical! Please send reinforcements!" the Uchiha clan member pleaded.

The Third Elder's face was grim. He sighed deeply and said helplessly, "I want to help, but the clan's elite have all been taken to the main battlefield by the clan head. Besides the necessary defense ninjas and children, there aren't any spare ninjas left in the compound."

Uchiha Madara suddenly stood up and said, "Elder, I'm willing to go to the battlefield to provide support."

Kaito's face immediately darkened. Support what? Did he have a death wish? Did he think he was some kind of genius? It was a battlefield out there! A place where even Jonin could die! And he, only eight years old, was going to run off to the battlefield? And the way Madara was staring at him… did he want Kaito to join him on a suicide mission?

He cursed inwardly, but he couldn't stand Madara's gaze. Reluctantly, he took a step forward and said, "Third Elder, I'm also willing to go to the battlefield to provide support."

The Third Elder looked at them both, overjoyed. These kids were so young, and already they knew how to share the clan's burdens.

"I'm glad you two are thinking of the clan, but you're the hope of the next generation. Madara is only eight, and Kaito is barely five. It's too early for you to go to the battlefield. Your main task now is to improve your strength. Don't think about such things."

After encouraging Madara and Kaito, the Third Elder told them to sit down. Uchiha Madara looked disappointed, but Kaito tried his best to feign disappointment while secretly sighing in relief. He wouldn't have to go to the battlefield! Madara had plot armor, but he didn't. Clearly, a transmigrator like him was better suited to hiding behind the scenes and being a big boss.

The Third Elder thought for a moment, then said, "I can't give you Madara and Kaito's generation, but there are still some defense ninjas who can be sent to support the battlefield. I'll lead the team myself."

The blood-covered ninja was ecstatic. "Thank you, Third Elder! Thank you, Third Elder!" After thanking the Third Elder, he lowered his head, and Kaito keenly saw a slight smile on his lips, a fleeting smile of a conspiracy succeeding.

"If that's the case, please act quickly, Third Elder. I'll return and deliver the good news to the clan head."

The Third Elder nodded. "Alright, go. I'll gather the clan's ninjas now and head out to support the battlefield as soon as we're ready."

The ninja hurriedly walked out, rushing towards the outside of the compound.

Kaito frowned, feeling more and more suspicious of his retreating back.

"Madara, Kaito, you two should go back. Remember not to spread this around," the Third Elder waved them away, preparing to gather the few remaining defense ninjas.

Leaving the meeting hall, Madara looked disappointed and walked towards his room without greeting Kaito.

Kaito pondered carefully, feeling that something was wrong. He made a decision and followed in the direction of the messenger.

In the forest, far away from the Uchiha compound, the blood-covered ninja ran wildly, leaping quickly through the trees. When he was far enough away from the Uchiha compound, a sneer crept onto his lips. "The Uchiha? I tricked them with just a few words! You'll regret this! Hahaha!"

Just as he was gloating, his foot slipped. The tree branch he was standing on was covered in oil, and he spotted three explosive tags beside him.

Boom!

The explosive tags detonated the moment he saw them. He only had time to gather all his chakra into his hands and spin madly in the air, creating a shield of chakra around him. It was the Hyuga clan's Rotation.

When the explosions subsided, he coughed and shouted, "Who's there?! Show yourself!"

"I've been behind you the whole time. Aren't you observant?" A cold voice sounded behind him. The ninja shuddered and quickly turned. He saw a five-year-old child standing three meters away. It was one of the children he had seen in the Uchiha meeting hall, though he hadn't paid attention to his name.

He'd been exposed!

That was the ninja's first thought. But as a spy for many years, his composure was excellent. He didn't show his inner anxiety on his face. Instead, he said with a smile, "Isn't that our clan's genius? What's wrong? Does the Third Elder have something else to tell me?"

Even if he didn't know the kid's name, it didn't hurt to say a few flattering words. People tended to let their guard down when they were happy.

Kaito didn't fall for it. He said calmly, "My name is Uchiha Kaito. Don't call me a genius. I followed you to ask you a ninjutsu question."

The ninja secretly breathed a sigh of relief. So, it was just a question about ninjutsu. "What is it? Just ask. I'll answer whatever I know."

Kaito nodded and took a step forward. "I heard the Hyuga clan's Rotation is very powerful. Can you teach it to me?"