Izuna, restore the glory of the Uchiha!

After seeing off the last elder, Izuna did not rush to leave the Naga Shrine.

At the deepest part of the secret chamber stands the legendary stone tablet.

The stone is rough, but its edges are still distinct after years of erosion.

In the original story, Madara Uchiha deciphered the inscription that had been altered by Black Zetsu after activating his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. He became convinced that the "Eye of the Moon Plan" was the only truth to save the ninja world, thus embarking on a path of no return that led to his betrayal and isolation.

In order to protect his own interests, Izuna did not want this main storyline to make any progress.

To be honest, the simplest and most brutal way to sever this destructive main line is to destroy this stone tablet right now, immediately.

Given how much Ban dotes on his younger brother, he would never blame him for a broken stone.

As for those stubborn old men in the clan, they can easily make up an excuse about "receiving enlightenment from the ancestors" to get by, and they can't do anything about it since he is the second-in-command.

Izuna's palm had already gathered chakra, but he stopped just before it was about to fall.

Destroying the stone tablet would be easy, but that would completely eliminate the Black Absolute lurking in the shadows.

Keeping this stone tablet is like keeping cheese to lure mice.

After thinking for a while, Izuna decided to leave the stone tablet intact for the time being, just in case.

You can stay here for now.

He gently patted the cold surface of the monument with his palm.

The moment I touched it, the encyclopedia appeared before my eyes without warning, its pages turning.

After the familiar character list, an additional inventory page appeared.

[Uchiha Stone Tablet]

Introduction: The starting point of the conspiracy.

Entry: [Project Eye of the Moon]

Attached to the side is a detailed ink sketch, depicting the outline of the stone tablet.

"So there's an encyclopedia feature too?"

Izuna glanced at it with curiosity, but his gaze was immediately drawn to another page that had been turned.

—That was a to-do list he jotted down on a whim, and it had undergone a noticeable change.

[To-do list]

[Deceiving Tobirama Senju into establishing a laboratory]

Progress: 30%

[Family Meeting Reaches Target Agreement]

Progress: 50%

[Awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan]

Progress: 10%

The first two progresses were within Izuna's expectations, but the last one made him raise an eyebrow.

Kaleidoscope progress bar at 10%?

Izuna clenched his fist thoughtfully, feeling the chakra flowing within his body.

If I had to pinpoint any changes during this period, it would simply be that I've become more accustomed to this body.

"With improved physical adaptation, or through targeted training, can the power of those eyes be unlocked again?"

He continued turning the pages, checking the status updates of key figures.

Tobirama Senju

Introduction: Did I betray my family?

Entry: [Flying Thunder God] [Severely Injured]

The [Severely Injured] stat, which was originally flashing red, is now gradually losing its glow, and its edges are even starting to blur.

"His recovery ability is truly astonishing; no wonder he has the physique of the Senju clan." Alarm bells rang in Izuna's mind.

Once the [Severe Injury] is completely gone, it means that the dangerous white-haired creature will bare its fangs again.

We must strengthen control, whether through psychological or physical restraint, and never give him the opportunity to suddenly lash out and harm others.

In addition, negotiations with the Senju clan should be expedited to avoid any unforeseen complications.

My gaze shifted and landed on the character card next door.

Hashirama Senju

Introduction: Is Tobirama alright? Is Tobirama well-fed? Was Tobirama killed?

Keywords: "Ashura", "Madara Uchiha's rival", "Wood Release"

The introduction of Hashirama turned into a screen full of rambling, and the little portrait next to him also had a furrowed brow, with a dejected mushroom cloud materialized above his head.

Then, Izuna turned to Madara's page.

Madara Uchiha

Description: So busy, so tired.

Terms: "Indra", "Brother complex", "Mangekyou Sharingan", "Hashirama's rival"

The highlight of the "Brother Complex" entry disappeared, and in the corresponding portrait, the majestic Madara had two dark circles under his eyes, and his whole body exuded a resentment surrounded by official documents.

Continue turning the page.

He discovered that Uchiha Ichiri's name had also appeared on a new page.

The battle with Tobirama didn't appear after it ended, but now it's showing up on the pages of the book.

Does this mean that adding a new character's cover page requires more than just having had contact with them; it also requires me to know who that person is?

【Uchiha Chisato】

Introduction: Preparing for the family!

Entry: "Family Defenders"

Izanami has not yet appeared in the current entry for Zhili.

It seems that entries also change as events unfold, and they don't directly reveal all of a person's life's entries.

Finally, it's your own page.

My gaze was fixed on the entry, and the words "Mangekyou Sharingan" that were originally dark and dull now seemed to be glowing with a faint but clear light.

Compared to the deathly dimness when I first saw it, this light, though still insignificant, is far less dazzling than the spotlight.

The subtle changes were enough to confirm Izuna's conjecture: as the compatibility between the soul and this body continued to increase, the eye power that was originally dormant in this body was awakening.

"So it can be recovered as long as you adapt...that's good news."

It seems we must expedite the recovery training.

The illusory book floating before my eyes transformed into starlight and disappeared.

He glanced back one last time at the stone tablet standing silently in the deep darkness, and then left without lingering.

Turn around and climb the steps.

……

The list of compensation demanded by the Uchiha clan from the Senju clan was compiled in just a few days.

In addition to the usual weapons, food, precious metals, and rare materials, Izuna also quietly added a few items to the list written by Tobirama Senju and gave it to Tobirama.

The total amount on this list is enormous, enough to cripple the current Thousand Hands Clan.

However, the thoughtful Uchiha had devised a comprehensive "installment repayment" plan for them and solemnly promised that as long as the first batch of supplies was delivered in full, they would release some prisoners of war as a sign of sincerity.

As for the tedious ceremony of submitting the surrender documents and the formal peace negotiations, that's not urgent. First, we can use supplies to test the waters and gauge how much the other side really wants to save lives before slowly scheming for the remaining benefits.

A more practical reason is that Izuna urgently needs these materials, and the various research projects that are about to be carried out cannot wait for the elders to leisurely discuss and decide on the ceremony.

Since the final result is pretty much the same anyway, why bother about the order of the process?

Fortunately, the Senju side was extremely efficient—or rather, they had no choice but to be efficient in order to save lives.

The first batch of compensation supplies included all the equipment and raw materials urgently needed by the laboratory, without missing a single item.

Although the items were varied and mixed in with a large amount of ordinary supplies, the Senju's logistics officer was clearly familiar with the collection process for such supplies.

"I wonder if the person in charge of procuring supplies will notice anything amiss when they see this familiar list of equipment?"

Tomorrow is the day for the exchange of hostages and compensation between the two sides.

Now, he's going to select the lucky ones who will be released from prison.

The dungeon remained damp and dark, filled with the smell of musty straw and the stench of old blood.

Izuna proposed prioritizing the release of young prisoners of war. This seemingly benevolent suggestion won the approval of most of the Senju clan members and ignited a spark of hope in the eyes of the young people in the prison.

However, when they were taken out of the cell, they found that their future was not as bright as they had imagined.

"The Uchiha clan would never do something as foolish as releasing a tiger back into the mountains."

Izuna looked down at the group of pale-faced young people, his voice echoing in the empty corridor.

"You have two choices."

He held up two fingers.

"First, completely sever your chakra pathways. Lose all your fighting ability as ninjas, become ordinary people who can only farm, and then walk out of here alive to reunite with your families."

"Second, preserve your pathetic pride and strength, and stay here."

Izuna lowered his hand and looked around at everyone.

"So, which one should we choose?"

Nobody wants to be crippled, but they're even more afraid of dying in this godforsaken place.

For a ninja, chakra is life, honor, and the foundation of their existence.

Losing one's power and becoming a cripple in this war-torn era means becoming a burden to one's family, and it would be better to die on the battlefield.

But... if you don't choose, the most likely outcome is death.

Finally, the silence was broken by a series of footsteps.

Except for one young man who resolutely turned around and walked back into the dark cell, the rest of them lowered their proud heads.

Trembling, they begged to have their shackles removed and to choose to live.

Izuna watched this scene and calmly waved his hand.

"Take them to deal with it, and send them out of the clan's territory first thing tomorrow morning."