"Whoa, where am I?"
Aizen opened his eyes and looked around at the collapsed houses, as well as the lifeless body of a woman lying on top of him.
His head throbbed as memories flooded in.
Wasn't I just reading the fanfiction I snatched Naruto's Wife.
I was about to donate to the writer—so how did I end up in this crazy place?
Could it be... that I've transmigrated?
Just then, a roar of fury echoed from the distance, filling the entire sky with an ominous and hateful energy.
Nine enormous, fiery-red tails unfolded in midair, whipping up powerful gusts of wind. The nearby buildings were torn to shreds like paper, sending wooden planks, dust, and debris flying everywhere.
The villagers, who should have been enjoying a peaceful evening, let out panicked, despairing screams at the sight.
"The Nine Tails…"
Finally, Aizen realized where he had transmigrated to.
The world of Naruto, in the Hidden Leaf Village.
And of course, it just had to be the night of the Nine Tails' attack.
His mother died protecting him, and his father, a special jōnin of the Leaf, had gone to aid the Third Hokage. No surprise—his chances of survival were slim.
The body he now inhabited was only about six years old, and his name was Fujiwara Aizen.
He had black, messy hair, dark pupils, and a strikingly handsome face with perfect features.
His appearance was decent—probably top-tier, even among the good-looking Uchiha clan members.
This is ridiculous. How unlucky can I be?
Aizen struggled to push the woman's body off him. Her face, now devoid of life, still wore a tender smile, which filled him with a strange, painful sorrow, causing his breath to catch.
Was it because of the original owner's emotions?
There wasn't much time to dwell on it. Aizen began to run in the opposite direction of the Nine Tails, desperate to survive.
As he ran, the devastation around him became more evident.
Villagers, ninjas, and even a few members of the Anbu were strewn across the ground, all lifeless.
Aizen didn't stop to help anyone. His top priority was to save himself.
Until, as he passed an alley, he heard the sound of a girl crying, "Okaa-san! Otou-san!"
He looked toward the voice and saw a girl his age, wearing gray clothes, with a fan symbol on her back. She had long hair and was sobbing in the corner of the alley.
Huge chunks of debris were falling nearby and could crush her at any moment.
Should I save her or not?
This choice flickered through Aizen's mind.
In the next moment, he made his decision. Gritting his teeth, he rushed over, grabbed the girl's hand, and simply said, "Stay close to me."
Without looking back, he pulled her along, heading toward the flow of people escaping.
Shortly after they left, a large chunk of debris crashed down, causing the alley to collapse.
Only after reaching a safe area near a shelter did Aizen finally exhale in relief.
"Um... thank you," the girl's tearful voice came from behind him.
Aizen let go of her hand and turned to look at her. She was a beautiful young girl, with long, shiny black hair, a tear-shaped mole under her right eye, and bright, expressive eyes filled with a certain charm.
All in all, she was a perfect mix of cute and pretty.
"My name is Izumi. Uchiha Izumi. Can I ask what your name is?" Uchiha Izumi wiped away her tears and asked softly.
Aizen thought for a moment before replying with the name of the original owner. "Aizen, Fujiwara Aizen."
At the same time, he silently vowed, since I've taken over your body, I'll live as you from now on. Don't worry—I'll make sure your mother gets a proper burial.
Maybe this thought released a lingering attachment, because the memories of the original Aizen suddenly flooded his mind, causing a slight pain in his forehead.
"Are you okay, Aizen-kun?" Uchiha Izumi asked worriedly, thinking he was hurt.
"I'm fine. Let's go." Aizen shook his head and they continued walking toward the shelter.
As they approached, Aizen overheard members of the Uchiha clan arguing with Anbu ninjas.
"Go back! Lord Danzo has ordered that no Uchiha should get near the Nine Tails!"
"Damn it!"
Aizen walked past them, his mind full of disdain. As expected, Danzo, the second most troublesome of the village's F4 after Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Completely useless at handling threats, but a master at causing internal conflict.
Even at a time like this, they were still busy with infighting.
The Leaf Village, the strongest village in the ninja world, was slowly rotting from the inside out thanks to them.
Not long after they entered the shelter, a boy around the same age rushed in, holding a baby in his arms.
"No way… Is that Itachi Uchiha, the ultimate traitor and future prodigy, and Sasuke, the 'chosen one' who goes from emo to hero?"
Aizen thought to himself, and Uchiha Izumi confirmed it moments later.
"Itachi!" she waved at Uchiha Itachi.
Itachi, with Sasuke in his arms, glanced over and walked toward them calmly, asking, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Aizen-kun saved me," Izumi replied, but her face fell as she added quietly, "But my parents..."
"My condolences," Itachi offered, his expression unchanged. He then turned to Aizen. "Thank you for saving one of our clan members."
Aizen wasn't interested in interacting with Itachi, the future traitor who would kill his own parents. He simply nodded and found a seat far away, avoiding further conversation.
As Aizen sat down, Izumi asked Itachi in confusion, "What's wrong with Aizen-kun?"
Itachi, perceptive even as a child, noticed Aizen's reluctance to engage with him and assumed it was because of his Uchiha identity. "Maybe he's grieving. He probably just lost his family too."
Looking at the bloodstains on Aizen's clothes, Itachi silently added, His family likely protected him before they died.
Itachi gazed at the blood-red moon and fell into deep thought once more. What is the meaning of life?
Meanwhile, Aizen rolled his eyes at the sight of Itachi brooding and thought, What's with this guy and his endless existential crises?
Just then, a mechanical voice echoed in Aizen's mind:
"Ding! Waifu System is binding."
"System successfully bound. Capture the heart of your favorite Waifu, and you'll be rewarded. Given your difficult situation, here's a beginner's gift to help you survive. Become the ultimate Waifu master."
"1. Snatch Uchiha Izumi away. Reward: Kyoka Suigetsu from the world of Bleach."
"2. Let things go as in the original story and let Uchiha Izumi fall for Itachi. Reward: A random theft card from the world of Naruto."