Naruto: I, Uchiha, Just Want to Die

Chapter 1: Becoming Cannon Fodder—What a Glorious Death!

"Uchiha Ci, the clan leader has ordered all ninjas in the clan to gather at the Security Division hall."

"I understand. I'll be there shortly."

Uchiha Ci nodded calmly, responding while fishing an empty soda can out of the river.

The Uchiha chunin who delivered the message gave him a puzzled look before warning in a low voice just before vanishing:

"Kid, the Third Kazekage is missing, the border tensions are escalating, and it looks like a ninja world war is about to break out."

"You're just a genin right now. Don't try to be a hero and take on tasks beyond your capacity!"

Then, the chunin frowned at what Uchiha Ci was doing and said, exasperated:

"As an Uchiha, what you should be doing now is focusing on training and improving your strength, not wasting your time on these trashy tasks."

With that said,

Whoosh—

As the chunin left,

A barely restrained joy flashed in Uchiha Ci's eyes. He immediately tossed aside the fork he was using to clean the river of trash and leaped onto the riverbank, stepping on the water.

He casually threw the soda can into a sack on the riverbank.

"Damn, is the ninja world war finally about to break out?"

Uchiha Ci's face was full of excitement.

"I can finally leave the village and get myself killed. This past year has been driving me crazy!"

"Picking up trash, catching cats, babysitting, clearing rivers... How am I supposed to die doing these stupid tasks?"

Uchiha Ci let out a long sigh, his hands trembling with excitement:

"I can finally go home!"

It was clear that the current Uchiha Ci was no longer the same person from the original ninja world history.

He was now a transmigrator.

But not just any transmigrator.

He was a "Heaven's Chosen Warrior" selected by the Will of the Heavens from a million others!

What is a "Heaven's Chosen Warrior"?

Simply put:

He would be randomly assigned a talent and then sent into various chaotic eras. By relying on his personal ability and effort, he would rewrite the tragedies that were meant to occur and push society forward, achieving a happy ending.

If Uchiha Ci completed this task, he would receive a massive reward and return to his original world.

On the other hand, if he failed or acted maliciously, he would be erased by the Will of the Heavens at the end of the story.

Of course, as a legitimate entity, the Will of the Heavens would provide Uchiha Ci with insurance.

If he were to meet with an accident while serving as a "Heaven's Chosen Man" and die prematurely, he would receive compensation.

He'd be sent back to his original world with a substantial insurance payout (500 million yuan).

This standard could not be lower than the original history, and malicious suicide would not be covered by the insurance.

...

Uchiha Ci had been waiting for this moment.

The original owner of the body lost both parents at a young age and was often bullied by his clan members due to his mediocre talent. Up to now, he was just a genin.

He was so insignificant that he wasn't even mentioned in the world of Naruto. He likely died during the Third Great Ninja War, the Nine-Tails Night, or the Uchiha Clan Massacre.

In other words, he was just cannon fodder.

And what is the fate of cannon fodder?

Without a second thought, Uchiha Ci arrived at the answer—

The battlefield!

As long as he went to the battlefield and got himself killed, even the stingiest insurance company would have to pay out the claim!

...

It just so happens that now is the eve of the Third Great Ninja War.

The Sand Village, having lost the Third Kazekage, will soon declare war on Konoha, pushing the frontline further.

Using this as a starting point, the future will be filled with chaotic battles.

The Battle of Kikyo Pass!

The Invasion of the Land of Fields!

The Third Raikage's Last Stand, where he fought against thousands!

The Rain Country, the Gedo Statue, and Dragon Soul mowing down enemies!

The Battle of Kannabi Bridge!

The Battle of Kikyō Mountain!

All those legendary ninjas!

The most brutal war in history!

All the secret plots, the greedy lines crisscrossing the maps!

Everything will erupt during this period!

Uchiha Ci thought about it; with so many classic battles, just jumping into any one of them should get him killed quickly enough!

Being cannon fodder means dying fast!

Even if by some stroke of luck he survives these wars, Uchiha Ci would still maintain a calm heart.

After all, there's still the Nine-Tails Night and the Uchiha Clan Massacre!

Of course, Uchiha Ci had thought about actually becoming a "Heaven's Chosen Man" and rewriting history.

After all, there were quite a few regrets in Naruto.

But after assessing the situation, he realized...

With his abilities, dreaming of achieving a more perfect ending than Naruto is just that—a dream.

Naruto had various advantages: gifted talents, support from his father, ancestral powers, the power of Asura, and even multiple cheat-like abilities. Yet he still nearly failed against the top-tier powers in the world of Naruto.

And Uchiha Ci? He's just a weakling who can't even awaken the Sharingan.

He can't trace his lineage back to get Indra's or Six Paths' powers for genetic enhancement.

With his level of knowledge, he can't create advanced technology to become a god.

What does he have to fight with?

A start with a free Mangekyō Sharingan might be helpful, but with the heavens' will being a legitimate entity, his cheat is severely limited... To this day, he hasn't even received the talent he was supposed to get.

So, other than becoming cannon fodder, he couldn't think of any other way for his mortal body to turn the tables.

Thus, once Uchiha Ci realized he could reasonably exploit the insurance... use it to his advantage, his mindset made a 180-degree turn.

I mean, come on, isn't 500 million yuan tempting?

As for saving the world,

Let's just say,

We should trust in Naruto!

As for Uchiha Ci, he'll find a place during this chaotic time before the war—

To sacrifice himself to the fullest!

Such determination would bring tears to Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes!

He would even burn incense for him at the Memorial Stone!

"They're gathering the clan members at such a time; it must be for a war mobilization meeting. The dangerous tasks are already limited. I can't let them take this opportunity from me!"

"I've got to hurry!"

"This is the perfect chance to sacrifice myself for Konoha!"

"I absolutely have to charge in!"

Uchiha Ci's eyes grew resolute. Without hesitation, he took off his water boots and sprinted towards the Security Division!

He left behind the sack and fork on the bank without a second thought...

Nearby,

Uchiha Shisui, who was passing by and leaping over rooftops on his way to the Security Division, happened to overhear Uchiha Ci's words.

He couldn't help but pause for a moment, nearly losing his footing and falling off the roof.

Then, his eyes lit up:

"Is there really someone in the Uchiha clan who shares my mindset?"

Uchiha Shisui studied Uchiha Ci, who was sprinting toward the sunset, and stroked his chin.

"But... the task the clan leader is about to assign is far too dangerous."

"No, I can't let such a young and dedicated comrade throw his life away!"

With that thought, Uchiha Shisui's eyes became determined.

As a young man who deeply loved the village, he understood Uchiha Ci's feelings of loyalty.

In this emotional state, it's easy to get carried away and choose missions that others wouldn't even dare glance at, all to prove oneself.

How many brave young men have lost their lives for such foolish reasons?

It's truly a pity.

And Uchiha Shisui,

He absolutely wouldn't let such a tragedy unfold before his eyes!

Especially—

The two missions about to be assigned, which could almost be described as certain death!