Simultaneously traversing from the beginning of the rampage in Konoha

The unrestrained, extreme running made time seem to blur.

From the darkness of night to the gentle sunrise, the crispness of the morning had barely been savored before the scorching summer sun climbed high into the sky.

As evening approached, a less round moon quietly rose.

Under the moonlight, this amount of exertion was not enough to make Uchiha Owl feel tired, so he could continue on his way.

However, even with the protection of the Tailed Beast Cloak and the aid of the Nine-Tails' chakra to recover, the other two could not resist the insane hunger in their stomachs.

Coincidentally, Uchiha Owl also had some new inspiration regarding darkness, which he needed to study and experiment with.

So, under the moonlight, beside a slowly burning campfire, stripped bark-free branches were skewered with perfectly sized chunks of venison, emitting an enticing aroma.

As for the seasonings, spices, and oils used to remove fishy smells and enhance aroma, they were naturally provided by the quiet mountain village not far away.

The enticing aroma, like the smoke from an incense burner, drifts and swirls freely over the gradually turning golden-brown meat, captivating the senses.

Perhaps it was because hunger tormented the soul that he had recently been ensnared by the Tailed Beast Cloak and wiped out all the bandits in the mountain stronghold who were celebrating another successful crime.

Naruto's mind and body did not feel much unbearable aversion.

At this moment, he was simply savoring the tenderness of the roasted meat, tasting a delicious flavor he had never experienced before.

Before we knew it, all that remained of the skewers of meat was the dried twigs, and a tear filled with happiness silently slid down, a farewell to the past.

He could no longer feel any attachment to Konoha.

Honglian Hongyu, who was holding a scroll, was rather uneasy, not because of the bloodshed in the mountain stronghold at that moment.

After all, he was in the Root, and although the tasks he performed before becoming an experimental subject were not many, they were by no means few.

He was simply overwhelmed by the fact that these skewers, personally grilled by Uchiha Owl, were a bit too flattering.

"What, you still can't accept the truth?"

Uchiha Owl handed the grilled meat skewers to Hinata Hyuga, who was blushing.

Then, fiddling with the undercooked meat skewers in front of him, he casually asked the person beside him who exuded a heavy, gloomy aura.

"……I have no idea."

Uchiha Sasuke opened his mouth, his voice so hoarse that it felt completely unfamiliar to him.

Uchiha Owl naturally didn't want to be blamed for Itachi's massacre of his clan due to some unexpected misunderstanding in the future.

So after releasing Sasuke from the Dark Seal, she ignored his confusion and told him everything in detail.

This includes the impending coup that the Uchiha clan could no longer tolerate.

It includes the reasons why the Uchiha clan is discriminated against.

It also includes Itachi Uchiha's arrogant self-pity when he slaughtered his clansmen.

Most importantly, it focuses on describing the series of inhumane actions taken by the Konoha leadership.

Of course, Itachi Uchiha did not hide his choice to sacrifice Sasuke's life and then bear the name of annihilating his clan.

He even told him Itachi's original plan.

"...Then why did you save me?"

"But I'm his younger brother!"

Sasuke, as if suddenly enlightened, spoke up and voiced his question.

His tone was somewhat radical, and he exuded a dark aura full of self-destructive tendencies.

"Because I'm very curious about whether Itachi Uchiha's love for the village or his love for you is more important!"

"Because as long as you live, and live consciously, you can make Itachi Uchiha wish he were dead."

Seeing Sasuke still completely bewildered, Uchiha Owl helplessly continued to explain.

"Now that you know all this, will you continue to contribute to Konoha, just as Itachi Uchiha hoped?"

"How could I possibly go to that disgusting village..."

Without even thinking, Uchiha Sasuke immediately retorted with disgust.

Before he could finish speaking, he understood what Uchiha Owl meant. He looked at the person fiddling with a strand of white hair, and an indescribable fear flashed through his heart.

"Can I do it?"

He swallowed nervously, looked away, and though he wasn't stubbornly defiant, Sasuke felt even more lost now that he had come to terms with reality.

How much does he need to grow to have the power to destroy an entire ninja village?

"Do you remember that amethyst giant?"

"……Remember."

Sasuke Uchiha was slightly taken aback when he didn't get an answer, wondering why the topic was brought up at this time.

"That was Susanoo, born from my witness to death, self-hatred, and despair."

Uchiha Owl paused here, suppressing his melancholy, his eyes remaining calm and showing no sign of killing intent.

"Can I do it too?"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke's previously dull eyes lit up instantly, filled with anticipation, hope, and intense hatred.

This unexpected joy, like the sun breaking through the clouds, even brightened up their gloomy faces.

"The three-tomoe Sharingan can evolve into the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"And Susanoo is the divine power residing within it."

"What should I do?"

Sasuke, who was still unaware of the conditions for activating the Mangekyou Sharingan, looked impatient.

"...Kill Uchiha Itachi."

"After all, this is a cursed eye that can only be born from extreme grief, despair, and hatred."

Looking at Sasuke, who had been annihilated, killed his relatives, and murdered his brother, and who had activated his One-Tomoe in a fit of rage under various provocations, Uchiha Owl thought for a moment and felt somewhat uncertain.

In the original story, Itachi Uchiha died right before his eyes but still couldn't awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

It was only after learning the truth, and stimulated by the overwhelming anger and regret, that the conditions for opening their eyes were met.

But now, the thrill of this reversal has already been leaked in advance...

"Kill...the itachi..."

Sasuke kept repeating the advice given by Uchiha Owl, and couldn't help but think of his father's stern expectations and his mother's gentle doting love.

cough cough...

Sasuke, whose mind was like a mouse trapped in a bull's horn, was unable to escape his predicament. He clutched his heart, which was throbbing with excruciating pain from the loss of his loved ones.

Rapid breathing triggered airway spasms, resulting in a painful and violent cough.

"Brother, is Sasuke alright?"

As Uchiha Owl watched coldly, Naruto put down the tempting skewer in his hand, looked at Sasuke who was sobbing in pain, and asked with concern.

"If you care about him, don't bother him."

Uchiha Owl stopped Naruto from trying to comfort him, appearing unusually cold-blooded.

Although Sasuke is now desperately seeking power at any cost, who can say that the path he is on is wrong?

This step is always unavoidable for the Uchiha clan if they want to grow stronger.

In fact, the Uchiha clan, whose strength could be dramatically enhanced as a result, is a top-tier bloodline envied by countless ninjas.

"If I kill Itachi, will I be able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

After a while, Sasuke, who had finally suppressed the hatred in his heart, raised his head and looked at Uchiha Owl with his two scarlet Sharingan eyes.

"Can."

Looking into Sasuke's bloodshot eyes, Uchiha Owl nodded without hesitation this time.

But then, he gave a chillingly sarcastic smile.

"But if you want to reach my level, the Mangekyou Sharingan alone is not enough."