Chapter 8

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Jiraiya asked, "Is this what we consider a harmonious relationship?"

Hatake Kakashi pondered, "I suppose it's about rebuilding the Uchiha clan. What other method is there?"

Ebisu declared, "There's only one answer: take multiple wives and concubines to have many children!"

Terumi Mei chuckled, "Hehe! Men are always the same."

Uchiha Sasuke protested, "What are you talking about?"

Sasuke's cheeks turned a rosy hue as he blushed. He had never even considered marrying a wife or taking a concubine. Since his family's tragic end, his sole focus was on increasing his strength to avenge his brother Uchiha Itachi. The thought of girls did not cross his mind; he doubted if girls could improve his kunai throwing accuracy or enhance his ninjutsu strength.

Ohnoki noted, "He is still too young."

The Fourth Raikage agreed, "True, there's just one Uchiha left in Konoha. The priority should be to continue the bloodline, and more heirs would be ideal."

Uchiha Fugaku concurred, "I believe so too, my choice is D!"

Sasuke was taken aback, bewildered. How could his father choose such a preposterous option? In Sasuke's mind, it was utterly unthinkable. Despite being in a different world with a vendetta to bear, he would not consider frittering away his time flirting with girls.

Sasuke firmly stated, "I choose option A!" It was the most plausible choice, reflecting his personality.

Hatake Kakashi differed, "I think option C is more plausible. I choose C."

Within the root tissue base, Danzo was growing anxious as he observed others making their selections. The live broadcast had mentioned rewards, unspecified yet enticing. Unsure but willing to risk it, Danzo made his decision. "I choose option B!" he declared with conviction.

Sarutobi Hiruzen wondered, "Danzo?" What was driving Danzo to participate in this?

Shimura Danzo hid his smirk. The live broadcast's reward was unimportant unless it proved substantial. If valuable, it could be a tool to leverage the Hokage's position.

The gold-framed screen came to life again, displaying Sasuke looking unsure as Sakura and Ino showed eagerness.

Sasuke felt solitary. His schedule was crammed with studying and practicing ninjutsu every day. Preparing lunch boxes would just waste more time. He contemplated not voting at all, but seeing how happy Sakura and Ino seemed, made him reconsider.

Thinking it over, Sasuke smiled warmly and sincerely at Sakura and Ino, saying, "Then, I'll be in your care, Sakura, Ino."

Both Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino were taken by surprise. They had competed for Sasuke's attention since the start of ninja school, but this was the first sincere smile they saw from him. Flattered, the two young women were momentarily speechless.

Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino each brought out their bento boxes to share and enjoyed lunch with Sasuke. When lunch was finished, Sasuke expressed his gratitude to the two women with a somewhat awkward expression on his face:

"Sakura, Ino, would it be too much trouble to ask for lunch again later?" he inquired. "You might be aware of my family situation..." 

Haruno Sakura's eyes shone as she eagerly replied, "Not at all, not at all! I'm delighted to help Sasuke-kun!"

Yamanaka Ino chimed in with a small condition: "Of course, but I do have one little request. I hope Sasuke-kun can have lunch with me every day."

Sasuke, appearing a bit bewildered, nonetheless nodded in agreement. It almost seemed as if the excitement and eagerness were not his alone but shared by Sakura and Ino as well. It appeared as though he wasn't the one benefitting from their offer but rather the two of them.

Terumi Mei laughed softly, "Pfft! This handsome young man doesn't seem to understand what it means when someone plays to their strengths."

Uchiha Mikoto proudly proclaimed, "That's my Sasuke for you!"

Uzumaki Naruto grumbled in frustration, "Damn! What's so special about Sasuke anyway!"

Rock Lee commented on the fortunate situation, "It's such a blessing to have Sakura prepare lunch every day!"

Inuzuka Kiba couldn't hide his jealousy, "So what if he has good looks? I'm not too bad myself."

Aburame Shino offered a bit of wisdom, "Well, one should always be aware of their true self..."

Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino, despite their envy, knew that even being overlooked by Sasuke was an opportunity not given to many others! They yearned to step into a parallel world to take their counterparts' places!

Hatake Kakashi concluded sagely, "Well, it seems the answer is clear, and I guessed it right."

Suddenly, a sound filled the broadcast room:

[Ding!]

"The correct answer to this quiz is option C."

"Congratulations to Hatake Kakashi for receiving the reward: Uchiha Bloodline!"

Kakashi felt a soothing energy manifest within him, and a chakra flow initiated from his brain to his Sharingan in the left eye. He wondered, "Can the Sharingan be deactivated?"

He instinctively covered his eyes as he worked to control the Sharingan and closed his left eye. The Sharingan, which had been like an immeasurable burden, was finally under his control. Was this the power of the Uchiha bloodline? With the disappearance of the Sharingan's drains, his long-repressed chakra levels finally normalized! He felt considerably more relaxed.

"Fuck?!" Danzo couldn't contain his surprise and envy.

Uchiha blood?! He longed for such a gift! With Uchiha blood, he could control not only Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan but also the Sharingan implanted in his arm. Currently, he had to rely on the immense chakra from the First Hokage's cells for a delicate balance.