Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

"Bloodline enhancement, Sharingan..."

Jingyan closed his eyes.

He sensed a connection, but it didn't match those eyes, so the power within them was resisting.

but.

Chakra depletion is noticeably decreasing.

"Is this why the Eternal Kaleidoscope must be viewed through the eyes of a loved one?"

Jingyan was deep in thought.

Just like a rejection reaction, there is a certain barrier between the eyes, which cannot be achieved by simply connecting nerves.

He tried to dispel the power of the pupils within, but...

Obviously.

Unable to succeed.

On the contrary, in each experiment, he felt that his head and vision seemed to be changing.

He has even greater control over those eyes!

However, it still cannot be turned off.

Fourth day.

The power of the Sharingan was dispelled, but the power in those eyes could not be restored.

It was even in a state of near blindness, with very blurry vision.

This must be an unexpected consequence of forcibly dispelling the power of the pupils.

A new capability has been added to the system panel.

[Bloodline Limit]: Sharingan (Hidden)

hide.

They haven't "opened their eyes" yet.

"These eyes, after all, aren't my own."

Jingyan thought to himself.

Then, he created a shadow clone to help replace the eyes.

Sharingan bloodline limit.

Jingyan recalled the feeling of dispelling his pupil power, then pondered and recalled it carefully, and finally focused his mind.

Focus!

He focused all his attention on his eyes, trying to stimulate his mind and emotions with illusions, and his chakra was also mobilized and gathered in his brain.

Jingyan has always felt that...

The Mangekyou Sharingan might be quite difficult to awaken, requiring extreme emotional stimulation, making the process and awakening method challenging.

Ordinary Sharingan users shouldn't need such intense emotions.

Once one's spirit reaches a certain level and one possesses the necessary bloodline, one should be able to "open one's eyes."

Since I acquired bloodline through the system, opening my eyes shouldn't be difficult.

not to mention.

During the process of dispelling "pupil power" earlier, I also understood some of the principles of pupil power.

Essentially, it is a feedback mechanism for specific changes in the brain.

The so-called "eye that reflects the soul" refers to the bloodline limit of the eyes caused by the stimulation of the brain by emotions, which creates a certain variation in the brain.

Or rather, it's not a mutation, but rather this structure is inherently present in the eyes of the descendants of the Uchiha clan.

Emotional and mental strength can activate this special nerve and stimulate the power of the bloodline limit.

So, working backwards...

Stimulate the location where the pupillary light previously disappeared using mental and emotional stimulation.

A few seconds later, a sharp pain came from my eyes.

Even Jingyan was in so much pain that he almost fainted.

After a painful growl.

He felt...

My vision is clear now!

Sharingan, activated.

Jingyan examined it for a moment, then canceled the shadow clone.

"Three-tomoe jade".

He was panting, and at that moment, he understood what was going on.

The key to awakening the Sharingan lies in the mind, while the key to the Mangekyou Sharingan lies in extreme and intense emotions.

As he guessed, the former can be activated through stimulation once one's strength reaches a certain level.

but.

This skill requires an extremely high level of control.

Perhaps only Kyohiko could do that; Tsunade herself might lack the necessary skill at this point.

It's not that Tsunade's chakra control is less refined than Kyohiko's, but rather that Tsunade's research and mastery of the mental realm are not as strong as Kyohiko's.

"Three tomoe, and then upwards..."

"Never mind, let it be."

The Sharingan is not essential; the key is the chakra of Ashura and Indra.

I don't have either of those things.

and so.

Even with a Sage Body and Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, one might not be able to directly obtain the Rinnegan through Madara's methods.

Kyohiko has his own path—

"I need to work even harder!"

……

There was one more person in Orochimaru's research base.

Kabuto Yakushi adapted to the situation here in just half a day and began to work on some simple experiments.

Aren't you scared?

"Fortunately, they are not human. I have seen many experiments like this in the hospital."

The pharmacist's brows were furrowed.

It wasn't that he was indifferent; rather, the sacrifice of some animals was necessary for the research of certain ninjutsu.

That is precisely the purpose of cultivating them.

Orochimaru nodded slightly.

"I was worried that you wouldn't be able to adapt, but now it seems you are indeed very suitable for ninjutsu research."

"What's the point of doing all this?"

Kabuto followed the instructions while casually asking a question.

Orochimaru chuckled, "Meaning? Not all ninjutsu research is meaningful, but some research might have a huge impact unexpectedly."

"For example?"

As a child who hadn't undergone the training of the Roots, Kabuto Yakushi was already very mature compared to his peers, but...

He was just a child after all.

Children will naturally be curious.

Orochimaru tends to be a little more patient with children, especially Kabuto Yakushi.

He smiled.

"For example, the chakra armor I'm making now was originally developed to enhance strength, but now its function has long since deviated from its original purpose."

Orochimaru paused slightly as he spoke, then continued with his examples.

"The earliest shadow clones were created for reconnaissance purposes, but now they have also become a part of combat support."

Yakushi Kabuto fell into deep thought.

He was still thinking.

As Orochimaru said before, all his previous so-called "targets" were other people's targets, not his own.

This child is actually very confused and doesn't know what he should do.

Maybe.

He simply cares about one person, or some people, and wants to have greater power to protect them.

That's it.

This is normal.

It's really difficult for a child to think about the meaning of being a ninja.

Orochimaru stopped what he was doing, looked at Kabuto's thoughtful expression, and couldn't help but smile, without going into further explanation.

"Don't overthink it. You're still young and have plenty of time to think things through. There's no need to rush."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Kabuto continued to carry out the orders.

Although he is very young, he is indeed talented and cautious, knowing what he should and shouldn't do.

Orochimaru was about to say a few more words when he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of chakra.

He raised an eyebrow, put down the things, and created a shadow clone.

"I'm going out for a bit."

"yes!"

Yakushi Kabuto respectfully sees you off.

Orochimaru's true form instantly left and arrived in the forest outside, where he indeed saw Kyohiko Hirayama arrive.

"Is the research finished?"

"Yeah, you could say that."

Jingyan rubbed his temples, unable to hide his exhaustion.

Orochimaru frowned.

Look at Kyohiko's expression...

"It failed?"

"Is that so?"

Calculate?

Orochimaru was stunned for a moment.

What does that mean?

Is there any research that can be considered a failure?

He could more or less guess what Kyohiko had been doing these past few days, most likely related to his research on the Sharingan.

This ambiguous answer...

Orochimaru was curious when he saw Kyohiko hand him a bottle.

Orochimaru stared intently.

A pair of ordinary eyes.

He looked up instantly at Jingyan, his eyes filled with shock.

"You succeeded?"

"No, these are the eyes of the Uchiha clan. I extracted and decomposed their ocular power, so look closely at their condition..."

Kyohiko handed the bottle to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru leaned closer for a closer look and indeed saw some symptoms of near-blindness in the eyes. He sensed it with his chakra—

There are some nerves inside, and they seem to be damaged.

He remained silent for a few seconds.

"So, the experiment failed, but you made an additional discovery?"

"Hmm, I traced the source of the disappearance of my pupil power and discovered a special area."

Jingyan nodded.

The next second, he closed his eyes.

The moment he opened his eyes, a scarlet color and three tomoe appeared in them.

Sharingan!

Orochimaru was completely shocked. His eyes were wide open, never before were they rounder and bigger than they were now.

Failed.

but……

It was a success!

He was breathing heavily and asked, "How did you do that? How did you do that?!"

Orochimaru didn't care about the Sharingan.

but.

He was concerned about why Jingyan was able to open his eyes on his own!

"Can you do it? Can I do it too?"

"It might not work."

Jingyan shook his head.

On his way here, he had already thought about what to say—

The fact that the Senju and Uchiha clans may share a common ancestor is no longer a secret among the Konoha leadership.

Especially Orochimaru.

Through his research, Orochimaru has determined that Madara gained extremely powerful strength and vitality by fusing with the First Hokage's cells.

That's why Ban has survived to this day.

The common ancestor of the Senju and Uchiha clans clearly possessed the power of both clans.

Jingyan was able to awaken only because his bloodline was different from ordinary people, and he had been constantly awakening and becoming stronger over the years.

According to Orochimaru's current estimation, Kyohiko's bloodline may have reached the level of Hashirama Senju, or even taken a different turn.

He sighed.

"This kind of experience is indeed impossible to popularize; even Tsunade couldn't replicate it."

Orochimaru remained silent for a few seconds.

"How are you going to tell Fugaku?"

"Of course, I can't tell Fugaku directly; I'll just show him these eyes."

Jingyan answered calmly.

It wasn't that they didn't trust Fugaku, but rather that the Uchiha clan was riddled with weaknesses and couldn't defend against Black Zetsu.

Orochimaru nodded.

"Hmm, is it possible with Tsunade?"

"The chances are slim. I only dared to try because I sensed the connection with the Sharingan."

Jingyan shook his head.

Orochimaru sighed regretfully, then said with no small amount of envy, "Kyohiko-kun, your body is becoming more and more perfect!"

"Do you want a perfect body, or a body you can study endlessly?"

Jingyan countered with a question.

Orochimaru pondered for a long time, then chuckled softly, "In the end, I still want something better. But you're right!"

of course.

the most important is--

He can't beat Kyohiko!

and.

It's quite possible that Kyohiko could kill him with just one hand now.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Orochimaru watched Kyohiko leave, his heart filled with emotion.

The child in front of me has grown to an unbelievable level in just a few years!

……

Konoha Police Force.

On the stage, Shisui brandished his blade.

"Your sword swings aren't fast enough, and your Body Flicker Technique isn't coordinated well enough. You need to observe how I use it, and keep your eyes peeled!"

His swordsmanship is already among the best in the clan.

Nine years old.

That year, Zhishui's swordsmanship had already made him a master within the clan.

of course.

Shisui's greatest strengths are not his swordsmanship, but his instantaneous movement technique, illusion technique, and his endless array of illusion sword techniques.

but.

He did not teach that set of sword techniques to his clansmen.

While demonstrating the combination of Body Flicker Technique and swordsmanship, Shisui suddenly saw a familiar figure in the distance and immediately stopped.

"Keep practicing."

After saying that, he vanished instantly.

The people below breathed a sigh of relief and watched Zhi Shui leave, then they saw the people in the distance.

Yoshimine Kyohiko.

Although they are not very old, they are already renowned in the ninja world.

After a few seconds of silence, everyone sighed in unison, "No wonder he's this master's disciple; he shares the same extraordinary talent."

"yes!"

Everyone nodded in deep agreement.

Some of them came from the Uchiha clan, some from the Inuzuka clan, and some even from commoners.

But without exception—

They felt nothing but admiration for Kyohiko and Shisui.

Nine years old.

When they were nine years old, they were still studying at the Ninja Academy. Even if they graduated early during the war, they would not have been able to reach the level of Shisui.

Shisui, who hasn't graduated yet, has already reached the threshold of becoming a Jonin.

What a terrifying talent!

"Let's keep practicing, everyone."

Yatsushiro walked over, his gaze sweeping over the area. "Swordsmanship and Body Flicker Technique are the easiest to learn and use. There will definitely be no problem learning more of them."

"yes!"

Everyone responded enthusiastically, especially the common people.

They started moving again.

In the distance, Shisui met up with Kyohiko.

"teacher."

"Are you undergoing intensive training?"

"Yes, this is a method devised by the clan head, to have everyone train together to cultivate teamwork, and for the Uchiha clan to teach swordsmanship..."

"That's probably not what he meant."

Jingyan couldn't help but expose him, a smile appearing on his face.

Fugaku?

That guy is too old-fashioned and conservative; he couldn't possibly have made such a decision on his own. It was obviously Shisui who made the suggestion.

Zhi Shui chuckled, scratched his head, and remained silent.

"How is the situation?"

Jingyan led him outside.

Zhi Shui said in a low voice, "The effect is good, but many clansmen are still resistant, so for now I only dare to bring a portion of the clansmen to train with them."

"Take it slow. Misunderstandings and impressions accumulated over many years cannot be changed overnight, but this is a good start."

Jingyan nodded.

Shisui nodded repeatedly, "Yes, teacher!"

"Take it."

Jingyan took out a scroll.

Shisui took it, then looked up: "Teacher, what is this?"

"You can take a look at my research on water-style ninjutsu and some insights into swordsmanship."

Kyohiko replied.

Shisui's eyes lit up, and he quickly thanked her.

"Thank you, teacher!"

"Don't thank me yet. After you learn it, I want you to find a way to teach the techniques to them. This is a very important task, and it's also your homework."

Jingyan said solemnly.

Guards.

This is a very important department in Konoha, but in the past, due to historical factors, the functions of this department have been greatly weakened and it has not played its due role.

The current guard unit is slowly becoming the kind of unit Kyohiko needs—

A ninja force capable of defending Konoha!

Zhi Shui's expression turned serious.

"yes!"