“Teacher Yoru, Please!”
In prison, Uchiha Sasuke kneels and bows deeply, his face resolute, which makes Uchiha Yoru deeply moved.
"Sasuke, have you really decided?"
"Yes, I am too weak now."
Uchiha Sasuke has never felt so weak. As the three tomoe in his Sharingan spin, his determination is evident.
Uchiha Yoru shakes his head and sighs, "Sasuke, the Sharingan is indeed powerful, but those without it can also be strong. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, didn't have Kekkei Genkai powers. You're too obsessed with Sharingan, and it may not be good for your future."
Uchiha Sasuke nods seriously. "Teacher Yoru, I understand, but these strong people have honed their skills over time. Now, with the Fourth Great Ninja War imminent, I don't have much time to train."
"Only the Sharingan can enhance my strength quickly and directly now."
Because Uchiha Sasuke in this life doesn't have the obsession with hatred, his Sharingan hasn't progressed much after reaching the three tomoe stage, also due to his current status.
Uchiha Sasuke has become more cheerful, mature, and calm, but the issue of the Sixth Hokage weighed heavily on him.
He needs to prove himself, which is also his pride in the Uchiha name.
"If that's the case, Sasuke, you should know the secret of your body."
Uchiha Yoru speaks calmly. Sasuke nods seriously, showing a stubborn look on his face.
"I am Uchiha Sasuke! I have nothing to do with Indra. The so-called will of Indra's chakra won't change me!"
Uchiha Yoru nods lightly at Sasuke's pride.
"The fact that you are the reincarnation of Indra's chakra is undeniable, and that's why you are different from other Uchihas."
"The awakening and evolution of the Sharingan require talent, and to evolve it to the Mangekyō Sharingan requires even greater talent. In simpler terms, it's about the strength of the eye power. Even with the same three tomoe Sharingan, the abilities and eye power vary greatly."
"Some are born with strong eye power, and those with powerful eye power can see further with the Sharingan. The prerequisite for awakening the Mangekyō is to have extremely strong eye power, which is rare among ninjas."
With this, Uchiha Yoru looks deeply at Uchiha Sasuke.
"The reincarnation of Indra's chakra has given you extraordinary talent. Maybe you've always thought you're less talented than Itachi or Shisui, but you didn't realize this special chakra contains infinite power."
"So what you lack for awakening the Mangekyō is just the right opportunity, not like some who are limited by their talent and can only stay at the three tomoe level for life."
"I have a way to not only uncover the power hidden inside you but also to help you activate the Mangekyō. However, this method is extremely dangerous."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke nods decisively: "Please, Teacher Yoru!"
Facing such a determined Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru looks deeply at him and says, "Will you tell Itachi and your mother about this?”
When Sasuke mentioned his mother and brother, he hesitated noticeably. In this life, he had relatives, and similarly, Indra highly valued his family in almost every life.
“Dare I ask, Teacher Yoru, how dangerous is this method?”
Wanting to become stronger comes with a price, something Uchiha Sasuke was well aware of. Hence, he wanted to know just how great the risk was this time.
Looking at Uchiha Sasuke's expression, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile. This is a person with flesh and blood, with attachments, with his own goals; only then is he a complete person.
“Sasuke, these days, you must have seen a lot of the village's secret information and learned a lot. Then you should know about the deep connection between the Uchiha and Senju, and how terrifying and equally dangerous the power of Rinnegan is.”
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke nodded gently, “I know, initially Teacher Night obtained the power of Rinnegan by using Wood Release cells. The fusion of Uchiha and Senju awakened the body and eyes of a Sage.”
“So, my method is simple. Having Indra's chakra, you have a higher chance of success than anyone else. I will inject Wood Release cells into one of your arms and monitor the process throughout. If it fails, you will lose that arm.”
“Of course, the Wood Release cells need the suppression of the Sharingan. Your pair of three-tomoe Sharingan are still too weak, so I will first seal your memories of these years, retaining them up to around the age of eight. Then, I will stimulate and oppress your Sharingan through illusion techniques and Wood Release cells.”
Saying this, Uchiha Yoru looked deeply at Sasuke, “If it were someone else, even Itachi, I wouldn’t do this. But you are different.”
“The chakra of Indra is a tremendous treasure. Once unearthed, it becomes an unprecedented power. Moreover, under the influence of Indra's chakra over the years, your cellular genetics should slowly revert to an ancestral state. According to Orochimaru's calculations, eventually, your cells will revert to about seventy to eighty percent of Indra's.”
Others might not have the chance, but Uchiha Sasuke is different. He and Naruto are both children of fate.
The reincarnations of Indra and Ashura, just the hidden Indra chakra in the body alone, increases the success rate by seventy to eighty percent, while the success rate for others is less than ten percent.
“Losing an arm?”
Upon knowing the risk involved losing an arm, Uchiha Sasuke gritted his teeth and firmly said, “I can decide on this matter myself, there’s no need to inform my brother and mother.”
Losing an arm, at worst, would greatly diminish his combat ability.
“Good, come with me to the Root's research base tonight.”
And so, Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Sasuke walked out of the prison calmly. This time, not only did they gain the service of the Akatsuki's Artistic Duo and the Undying Duo, but also Sasuke's determination to become stronger.
…
Root.
The once fearsome Root, now transformed into Orochimaru's research base.
The combat, intelligence, and espionage departments of the Root had been stripped away and integrated into the Anbu, leaving only the research department behind.
Orochimaru naturally became the head of the new Root.
As a Sannin, Orochimaru was elusive, with the ninja world believing he was moving secretly around it. In reality, he had been residing in the Root base all these years.
Even Orochimaru had moved members from various bases in the ninja world back to Konoha.
With the support of Uchiha Yoru's power, and the financial backing of the Fire, Wind, and Water nations, Orochimaru had never been happier.
Never needing to worry about finances, he could focus solely on his research, assisted by a large group of researchers, which greatly accelerated progress.
That night, Uchiha Sasuke visited Root's research base for the first time, shocked by everything around him.
"Most of the research here is left over from Root. It would be a waste to destroy it," Orochimaru explained.
"So Sasuke, you must understand something," Uchiha Yoru said, looking intently at Sasuke.
"Human desires are unstoppable, so we need an outlet, especially after uniting the ninja world. Do you really think everyone can be equal? Desire is the root of all wars, so the greedy and violent Cloud ninjas are a suitable choice."
"Their numbers are vast, and you'll see how greedy and violent they are. They're lazy and only want easy gains, so they're perfect as slaves in the ninja world."
"Nobles need slaves, research needs slaves. Do you understand, Sasuke?"
As they walked, Uchiha Yoru spoke of the future of the ninja world, and Uchiha Sasuke nodded solemnly in response.
"Teacher Yoru, I understand. My brother Itachi once showed me the ugliness of human nature, and you've written about it too."
Without the drive of hatred, Uchiha Sasuke, raised as a genius of the Uchiha clan, was nurtured by his brother Itachi from a young age.
Not just in strength, but also in various insights, making Sasuke more mature in this life.
In a sealed operating room.
Under the glaring white light, the Orochimaru research base underwent noticeable changes, like the once dim and power-conserving electrical system.
Now, bright lights filled the base, a stark contrast to the dim caverns of before.
"Hehe, I didn't expect little Sasuke to willingly become this lab rat."
In the operating room, Uchiha Sasuke lay on the table, with Orochimaru excitedly speaking and his assistant, Yakushi Kabuto, behind him.
"Lord Orochimaru."
Feeling awkward under Orochimaru's fervent gaze, Uchiha Sasuke was somewhat uncomfortable, but his education in this life was commendable.
At least towards his own people, he wasn't as arrogant as when he first gained power in his previous life.
"Yoru, you're really generous, even sending the future Sixth Hokage candidate here."
Facing Orochimaru's good-humored teasing, Uchiha Yoru shrugged and laughed: "Sasuke came of his own accord, but previously, Teacher Orochimaru, you speculated that it's almost impossible for an ordinary member of the Uchiha clan to succeed, only those with Indra's chakra stand a chance."
As they talked and laughed, Uchiha Sasuke felt like a lab rat, uncomfortable but calm for the sake of becoming stronger: "Teacher Yoru, I'm ready.”
At this moment, Yakushi Kabuto came out with a smile on his face, pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, "Sasuke, I am now going to seal your memories after the age of eight. Please don't resist; I will use the Yamanaka clan's secret technique to help you."
"Okay!"
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio of today is no longer what they used to be, and as part of their surrender, their secret techniques naturally fell into the hands of Uchiha Yoru.
However, the secret techniques of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans were not easily passed on. Only Anbu ninjas with talents in this area who had made significant contributions were given the opportunity to learn them.
Kabuto naturally learned the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques. Sasuke forced himself to remain calm, releasing his mental defenses, and then Kabuto began to seal his memories using the secret technique.
After a while, Kabuto's forehead was covered with sweat, and he finally relaxed and opened his eyes.
"Sasuke's mental strength is indeed strong. If it weren't for the Yamanaka clan's secret technique, it would probably be impossible to do this."
With Kabuto completing this, Orochimaru, who had been waiting for a long time, excitedly licked his tongue, "Hehe, Yoru, start quickly, I can't wait any longer."
"Indra's reincarnation's body holds many secrets. Once Sasuke awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, his cells will evolve again, regaining the power of the Senju."
"The First Hokage's cells are too powerful. Although Sasuke has the chakra of Indra's reincarnation, for safety's sake, we should stimulate Sasuke's Sharingan before injecting the First Hokage's cells."
At this moment, Orochimaru, holding a syringe, excitedly looked at Uchiha Sasuke, who was unconscious on the operating table, with a fanatic expression.
"Sharingan, what a perfect eye. When the mind is stimulated, special chakra will surge in the brain, affecting the optic nerve, causing changes in the eyes. At this time, I will inject the First Hokage's cells, how perfect, the power of Senjus, I will witness with my own eyes."
Orochimaru laughed excitedly, while Uchiha Yoru helplessly shook his head. He approached Sasuke, and Orochimaru also prepared an injection.
"Yoru, this is a mental stimulant. It will keep Sasuke's mental strength in an excited state and amplify the mental stimulation three to five times, enhancing the effect."
"Okay!"
Uchiha Yoru’s pupils showed the pattern of the Mangekyō Sharingan as he stared at Sasuke, and instantly, a genjutsu was activated, directly invading Sasuke's brain.
In the genjutsu world...
Under the quiet night, Uchiha Sasuke looked around with some suspicion.
"Did I just space out?"
At this time, Sasuke had returned to his eight-year-old self. Looking at the quiet clan grounds, he didn't think much of it.
"It's so late, and suddenly there's an extra class."
"But there should still be people in the clan area at this time, right?"
Eight-year-old Uchiha Sasuke ran towards his home with a puzzled face. Although his memory of the clan area was somewhat secluded and oppressive, it seemed unusually quiet at this moment.
At this time, Uchiha Sasuke looked up at the bright moon tonight, feeling a strange sense of unfamiliarity, as if he had forgotten something.
But he couldn't remember anything. However, after returning to the clan area, the familiar feeling calmed Sasuke, and all he wanted was to go home.
The young figure of Uchiha Sasuke walked towards his home, unaware that the bright moon above had turned into a Mangekyō Sharingan eye.
Under the crimson moon, Uchiha Yoru’s eyes observed this world constructed by the genjutsu. Under the gaze of his powers, a figure appeared on an electric pole below.
Carrying a ninja sword, dressed in Anbu attire, the moment the mask was raised, Uchiha Itachi's cold face was revealed.
“Teacher Yoru, Please!”
In prison, Uchiha Sasuke kneels and bows deeply, his face resolute, which makes Uchiha Yoru deeply moved.
"Sasuke, have you really decided?"
"Yes, I am too weak now."
Uchiha Sasuke has never felt so weak. As the three tomoe in his Sharingan spin, his determination is evident.
Uchiha Yoru shakes his head and sighs, "Sasuke, the Sharingan is indeed powerful, but those without it can also be strong. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, didn't have Kekkei Genkai powers. You're too obsessed with Sharingan, and it may not be good for your future."
Uchiha Sasuke nods seriously. "Teacher Yoru, I understand, but these strong people have honed their skills over time. Now, with the Fourth Great Ninja War imminent, I don't have much time to train."
"Only the Sharingan can enhance my strength quickly and directly now."
Because Uchiha Sasuke in this life doesn't have the obsession with hatred, his Sharingan hasn't progressed much after reaching the three tomoe stage, also due to his current status.
Uchiha Sasuke has become more cheerful, mature, and calm, but the issue of the Sixth Hokage weighed heavily on him.
He needs to prove himself, which is also his pride in the Uchiha name.
"If that's the case, Sasuke, you should know the secret of your body."
Uchiha Yoru speaks calmly. Sasuke nods seriously, showing a stubborn look on his face.
"I am Uchiha Sasuke! I have nothing to do with Indra. The so-called will of Indra's chakra won't change me!"
Uchiha Yoru nods lightly at Sasuke's pride.
"The fact that you are the reincarnation of Indra's chakra is undeniable, and that's why you are different from other Uchihas."
"The awakening and evolution of the Sharingan require talent, and to evolve it to the Mangekyō Sharingan requires even greater talent. In simpler terms, it's about the strength of the eye power. Even with the same three tomoe Sharingan, the abilities and eye power vary greatly."
"Some are born with strong eye power, and those with powerful eye power can see further with the Sharingan. The prerequisite for awakening the Mangekyō is to have extremely strong eye power, which is rare among ninjas."
With this, Uchiha Yoru looks deeply at Uchiha Sasuke.
"The reincarnation of Indra's chakra has given you extraordinary talent. Maybe you've always thought you're less talented than Itachi or Shisui, but you didn't realize this special chakra contains infinite power."
"So what you lack for awakening the Mangekyō is just the right opportunity, not like some who are limited by their talent and can only stay at the three tomoe level for life."
"I have a way to not only uncover the power hidden inside you but also to help you activate the Mangekyō. However, this method is extremely dangerous."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke nods decisively: "Please, Teacher Yoru!"
Facing such a determined Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru looks deeply at him and says, "Will you tell Itachi and your mother about this?”
When Sasuke mentioned his mother and brother, he hesitated noticeably. In this life, he had relatives, and similarly, Indra highly valued his family in almost every life.
“Dare I ask, Teacher Yoru, how dangerous is this method?”
Wanting to become stronger comes with a price, something Uchiha Sasuke was well aware of. Hence, he wanted to know just how great the risk was this time.
Looking at Uchiha Sasuke's expression, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile. This is a person with flesh and blood, with attachments, with his own goals; only then is he a complete person.
“Sasuke, these days, you must have seen a lot of the village's secret information and learned a lot. Then you should know about the deep connection between the Uchiha and Senju, and how terrifying and equally dangerous the power of Rinnegan is.”
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke nodded gently, “I know, initially Teacher Night obtained the power of Rinnegan by using Wood Release cells. The fusion of Uchiha and Senju awakened the body and eyes of a Sage.”
“So, my method is simple. Having Indra's chakra, you have a higher chance of success than anyone else. I will inject Wood Release cells into one of your arms and monitor the process throughout. If it fails, you will lose that arm.”
“Of course, the Wood Release cells need the suppression of the Sharingan. Your pair of three-tomoe Sharingan are still too weak, so I will first seal your memories of these years, retaining them up to around the age of eight. Then, I will stimulate and oppress your Sharingan through illusion techniques and Wood Release cells.”
Saying this, Uchiha Yoru looked deeply at Sasuke, “If it were someone else, even Itachi, I wouldn’t do this. But you are different.”
“The chakra of Indra is a tremendous treasure. Once unearthed, it becomes an unprecedented power. Moreover, under the influence of Indra's chakra over the years, your cellular genetics should slowly revert to an ancestral state. According to Orochimaru's calculations, eventually, your cells will revert to about seventy to eighty percent of Indra's.”
Others might not have the chance, but Uchiha Sasuke is different. He and Naruto are both children of fate.
The reincarnations of Indra and Ashura, just the hidden Indra chakra in the body alone, increases the success rate by seventy to eighty percent, while the success rate for others is less than ten percent.
“Losing an arm?”
Upon knowing the risk involved losing an arm, Uchiha Sasuke gritted his teeth and firmly said, “I can decide on this matter myself, there’s no need to inform my brother and mother.”
Losing an arm, at worst, would greatly diminish his combat ability.
“Good, come with me to the Root's research base tonight.”
And so, Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Sasuke walked out of the prison calmly. This time, not only did they gain the service of the Akatsuki's Artistic Duo and the Undying Duo, but also Sasuke's determination to become stronger.
…
Root.
The once fearsome Root, now transformed into Orochimaru's research base.
The combat, intelligence, and espionage departments of the Root had been stripped away and integrated into the Anbu, leaving only the research department behind.
Orochimaru naturally became the head of the new Root.
As a Sannin, Orochimaru was elusive, with the ninja world believing he was moving secretly around it. In reality, he had been residing in the Root base all these years.
Even Orochimaru had moved members from various bases in the ninja world back to Konoha.
With the support of Uchiha Yoru's power, and the financial backing of the Fire, Wind, and Water nations, Orochimaru had never been happier.
Never needing to worry about finances, he could focus solely on his research, assisted by a large group of researchers, which greatly accelerated progress.
That night, Uchiha Sasuke visited Root's research base for the first time, shocked by everything around him.
"Most of the research here is left over from Root. It would be a waste to destroy it," Orochimaru explained.
"So Sasuke, you must understand something," Uchiha Yoru said, looking intently at Sasuke.
"Human desires are unstoppable, so we need an outlet, especially after uniting the ninja world. Do you really think everyone can be equal? Desire is the root of all wars, so the greedy and violent Cloud ninjas are a suitable choice."
"Their numbers are vast, and you'll see how greedy and violent they are. They're lazy and only want easy gains, so they're perfect as slaves in the ninja world."
"Nobles need slaves, research needs slaves. Do you understand, Sasuke?"
As they walked, Uchiha Yoru spoke of the future of the ninja world, and Uchiha Sasuke nodded solemnly in response.
"Teacher Yoru, I understand. My brother Itachi once showed me the ugliness of human nature, and you've written about it too."
Without the drive of hatred, Uchiha Sasuke, raised as a genius of the Uchiha clan, was nurtured by his brother Itachi from a young age.
Not just in strength, but also in various insights, making Sasuke more mature in this life.
In a sealed operating room.
Under the glaring white light, the Orochimaru research base underwent noticeable changes, like the once dim and power-conserving electrical system.
Now, bright lights filled the base, a stark contrast to the dim caverns of before.
"Hehe, I didn't expect little Sasuke to willingly become this lab rat."
In the operating room, Uchiha Sasuke lay on the table, with Orochimaru excitedly speaking and his assistant, Yakushi Kabuto, behind him.
"Lord Orochimaru."
Feeling awkward under Orochimaru's fervent gaze, Uchiha Sasuke was somewhat uncomfortable, but his education in this life was commendable.
At least towards his own people, he wasn't as arrogant as when he first gained power in his previous life.
"Yoru, you're really generous, even sending the future Sixth Hokage candidate here."
Facing Orochimaru's good-humored teasing, Uchiha Yoru shrugged and laughed: "Sasuke came of his own accord, but previously, Teacher Orochimaru, you speculated that it's almost impossible for an ordinary member of the Uchiha clan to succeed, only those with Indra's chakra stand a chance."
As they talked and laughed, Uchiha Sasuke felt like a lab rat, uncomfortable but calm for the sake of becoming stronger: "Teacher Yoru, I'm ready.”
At this moment, Yakushi Kabuto came out with a smile on his face, pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, "Sasuke, I am now going to seal your memories after the age of eight. Please don't resist; I will use the Yamanaka clan's secret technique to help you."
"Okay!"
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio of today is no longer what they used to be, and as part of their surrender, their secret techniques naturally fell into the hands of Uchiha Yoru.
However, the secret techniques of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans were not easily passed on. Only Anbu ninjas with talents in this area who had made significant contributions were given the opportunity to learn them.
Kabuto naturally learned the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques. Sasuke forced himself to remain calm, releasing his mental defenses, and then Kabuto began to seal his memories using the secret technique.
After a while, Kabuto's forehead was covered with sweat, and he finally relaxed and opened his eyes.
"Sasuke's mental strength is indeed strong. If it weren't for the Yamanaka clan's secret technique, it would probably be impossible to do this."
With Kabuto completing this, Orochimaru, who had been waiting for a long time, excitedly licked his tongue, "Hehe, Yoru, start quickly, I can't wait any longer."
"Indra's reincarnation's body holds many secrets. Once Sasuke awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, his cells will evolve again, regaining the power of the Senju."
"The First Hokage's cells are too powerful. Although Sasuke has the chakra of Indra's reincarnation, for safety's sake, we should stimulate Sasuke's Sharingan before injecting the First Hokage's cells."
At this moment, Orochimaru, holding a syringe, excitedly looked at Uchiha Sasuke, who was unconscious on the operating table, with a fanatic expression.
"Sharingan, what a perfect eye. When the mind is stimulated, special chakra will surge in the brain, affecting the optic nerve, causing changes in the eyes. At this time, I will inject the First Hokage's cells, how perfect, the power of Senjus, I will witness with my own eyes."
Orochimaru laughed excitedly, while Uchiha Yoru helplessly shook his head. He approached Sasuke, and Orochimaru also prepared an injection.
"Yoru, this is a mental stimulant. It will keep Sasuke's mental strength in an excited state and amplify the mental stimulation three to five times, enhancing the effect."
"Okay!"
Uchiha Yoru’s pupils showed the pattern of the Mangekyō Sharingan as he stared at Sasuke, and instantly, a genjutsu was activated, directly invading Sasuke's brain.
In the genjutsu world...
Under the quiet night, Uchiha Sasuke looked around with some suspicion.
"Did I just space out?"
At this time, Sasuke had returned to his eight-year-old self. Looking at the quiet clan grounds, he didn't think much of it.
"It's so late, and suddenly there's an extra class."
"But there should still be people in the clan area at this time, right?"
Eight-year-old Uchiha Sasuke ran towards his home with a puzzled face. Although his memory of the clan area was somewhat secluded and oppressive, it seemed unusually quiet at this moment.
At this time, Uchiha Sasuke looked up at the bright moon tonight, feeling a strange sense of unfamiliarity, as if he had forgotten something.
But he couldn't remember anything. However, after returning to the clan area, the familiar feeling calmed Sasuke, and all he wanted was to go home.
The young figure of Uchiha Sasuke walked towards his home, unaware that the bright moon above had turned into a Mangekyō Sharingan eye.
Under the crimson moon, Uchiha Yoru’s eyes observed this world constructed by the genjutsu. Under the gaze of his powers, a figure appeared on an electric pole below.
Carrying a ninja sword, dressed in Anbu attire, the moment the mask was raised, Uchiha Itachi's cold face was revealed.
