Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Compared to Kabuto Yakushi, who underwent a complete transformation later in the original story, he can be considered a true human being at this stage!

"Well, I'll discuss the specific arrangements with the Third Hokage later, but it also depends on your own wishes, Nonou-san. As for Kabuto, I have some work that I need your assistance with. Don't worry, it's not dangerous work, but it might be a bit tedious and busy. Of course, the choice is yours, Kabuto."

Jiang Si nodded slightly.

The arrangements for Nono will definitely depend on Onoki.

This is a top-notch intelligence agent with extremely high personal value. The reason why Onoki hasn't assigned any work to Nonou recently is twofold: firstly, he still needs to consider it further, and secondly, he has been in a state of high alert and can't focus on Nonou for the time being. Besides, he also needs to give her some time to adjust.

374. The Eternal Eye of a Race

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The pocket is actually a bit simpler here.

In any case, he is only twelve or thirteen years old, and unlike Karin and Neji, whose bloodlines of the Uzumaki and Hyuga clans are obvious, even if he is very talented, he is just so-so. Shoji can make the decision on his own, and there is no need to ask Onoki for permission. Shoji still has this much authority.

All that's needed is to register Kabuto's Iwa ninja identity in the database. It's clear that Nono and Kabuto had discussed this matter long ago, almost right after Tsukasa finished speaking.

"Yes, I would be happy to serve Lord General, no matter what it is!"

Kabuto Yakushi also looked at Shoji in the opposite seat with bright eyes and said in a very firm tone.

"Okay, that's good. Come to the Uchiha clan's headquarters at 2 PM tomorrow. I'll tell you what to do then!"

Jiang Si smiled slightly and said.

My focus now is on strengthening my personal power. Immortal cultivation can only be done by myself. Unless I am willing to sign a contract with the three holy lands, but firstly, the three holy lands are not easy to find, and secondly, even if I find them, they may be willing, but I am not willing to do so!

Although thinking like this might be a bit too dark and conspiracy theory, deep down, Jiang Si was unwilling to believe in the three holy lands. In Jiang Si's eyes, those three immortals who had lived for thousands of years were among the most dangerous beings!

Unless absolutely necessary, Jiang Si would absolutely not want to have any connection with the three holy lands at this time, so he must rely on himself to cultivate immortal arts!

This inevitably leads to a shift in focus, as well as other work and tasks. This also means that in the area of ​​Wood Release cell research, Shoji needs an assistant, and Kabuto Yakushi is the best choice!

"Yes, Sir General!"

As Tsukasa finished speaking, Kabuto suddenly lowered his head and replied.

"I'll be troubling you a lot from now on, Mr. Jiang Si!"

Nonou bowed in unison and spoke in a very serious tone. She knew very well that if the two of them wanted to quickly gain a foothold in Iwagakure, they would have to rely on Uchiha Shoji. Although she didn't know the reason, Nonou could vaguely sense that this current Shura of the Uchiha clan seemed to value Kabuto very much.

The two of them were personally captured by Shoji, so they naturally belonged to Shoji's faction in Iwagakure. Shoji naturally understood the deeper meaning in Nono's words, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

"Yes, Nono-san, you're too kind!"

After exchanging brief pleasantries with Nono and Kabuto, Shoji left and headed towards the location of Rena and Karin, where he also dealt with Neji's situation before returning to his own base.

Upon returning to the clan's settlement.

Shoji went straight to the house of clan leader Fugaku without stopping, and knocked on the door. The person who opened the door from the inside was Fugaku's eldest son, Shoji's direct subordinate - Uchiha Itachi. In the past two months of war between the three great ninja villages.

Itachi, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara all stayed in the village. As the most talented members of the next generation, before they had fully matured, neither Shoji nor Onoki would allow them to participate in missions with too high a risk factor. Trials also had to have a limit; it was unacceptable to make Itachi, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara, who were at this age, do missions with a near-death experience.

"Brother Jiang Si, you're back!"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Uchiha Shoji.

Itachi's face also revealed a hint of obvious surprise. In the past few months, Itachi had been deeply impressed by Shoji. Whether it was his personal charm, his talent, or Shoji's ideals and beliefs, they had all had a profound impact on Itachi. It could be said that at this moment, in Itachi's mind, Shoji's position was almost as close as that of his own parents.

"Yes, I just got back this morning. Itachi, is the clan leader home? I have something I need to discuss with him!"

Shoji smiled slightly and gently patted Itachi's little shoulder.

"Yes, Father is in his study. Brother Si, please come in first, I'll go and report to Father!"

Hearing the general's question.

Itachi immediately responded.

After inviting Shoji into the house, Itachi quickened his pace slightly and headed towards his father's private study.

Not long after.

"Lord General, Father requests your presence in the study!"

Itachi then reappeared before Shoji and said the following to him.

"Ok!"

After nodding slightly, Shoji followed Itachi to Fugaku's study. Itachi, being very considerate, served Shoji a cup of tea and then left the study, showing no intention of staying to listen. He knew that his elder brother Shoji had come to visit his father immediately after returning to the village, which meant that there must be something very important, and it was not appropriate for him to stay at the moment.

"Shoji came straight to me as soon as he got back. It must be something very important. Is it related to Konoha?"

After Itachi left.

Fugaku also spoke up first.

"Yes, there is indeed a rather important matter that I need to discuss with the clan leader. However, it is not related to Konoha, but rather to our clan's Sharingan, or to be more precise, it is related to the eyes of me, the clan leader, and Shisui!"

After taking a deep breath, Shoji looked up at Fugaku in the opposite seat and said this.

And it was just as Jiang Si finished speaking that...

Fugaku's expression subtly changed. It was clear that the Uchiha clan's history had been altered by Black Zetsu, but some things had stubbornly been passed down. For example, the most important secret, the Mangekyou Sharingan, was something Fugaku, as the clan's head, knew best about. He was certainly the one who knew the clan's top secrets best. He didn't need to say much, but he was very clear about the limitations of the Mangekyou Sharingan and the secret of the Eternal Eye.

Not to mention that he himself is the holder of the Mangekyou Sharingan!

"It's a problem with the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, right, Shoji?"

After taking a deep breath, Fugaku spoke softly.

"Yes, clan leader, you are indeed very clear about the drawbacks of these eyes. In fact, the clan should also have relevant records about the secret of the Eternal Eye!"

Shoji stared intently at Fugaku, and his words caused Fugaku's pupils to contract sharply, a cold glint flashing in them. Then, Fugaku sighed softly and said, "As expected, you know all this stuff. Shoji, I won't ask where you got this information. I was planning to find a suitable time to talk to you and Shisui properly, but since you've come to me today, it's clear your eyes are in serious trouble, aren't they?"

"Yes, clan leader. The Mangekyou Sharingan's ocular power consumption is more severe than I imagined. I have been very restrained in using the Mangekyou Sharingan, but the ocular power consumption is still excessive. My eyesight is already showing obvious problems. If I encounter the same frequency and intensity of battles as I have in the past year or so, I'm afraid my eyes will be completely blind after one or two more times!"

With a solemn expression, Shoji met Fugaku's deep gaze and spoke in a slightly low tone.

"Yes, our clan's supreme power is as if it were cursed. Those who open these eyes can indeed obtain incredibly powerful strength, such as Susanoo, unique eye techniques, and an overall improvement in abilities. Even the most mediocre person can obtain power comparable to or even surpassing the Five Kage with these eyes. However, at the same time, the burden brought by these eyes is far beyond imagination. Once the eye power is exhausted, it not only means the loss of this power, but also endless darkness."

A deep melancholy appeared in the depths of Fugaku's eyes as he spoke with a touch of deep emotion.

"So, Chieftain, you should understand why I'm here today! I want to resolve the problem with these eyes, not only for myself, but also for the future of the entire clan!"

Shoji looked at Fugaku with clear eyes. There was no falsehood in his words. The Mangekyou Sharingan was the symbol of the Uchiha clan's highest power, but the side effect of blindness caused by overuse was too cruel. Shoji wanted to conduct research on the First Hokage's Wood Release cells, mainly for his own benefit. However, if the research could be successful, it would undoubtedly open a new path for the Uchiha clan in the future. Even if the difficulties were extremely high and there were issues of individual differences and adaptability, it was still a path, wasn't it?

Not every brother can awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, and moreover, how many people can truly be ruthless enough to take away their brother's eyes?

The case of turning into enemies is another matter.

"Yes, I understand what you mean, Shoji. I had already made the necessary preparations beforehand."

Fugaku nodded slightly, his expression calm as he spoke. (Taniguchi)

Fugaku's words surprised Shoji.

What do you mean?

Huh? You're all ready already?

Even if Fugaku had anticipated that he would come to discuss the Mangekyou Sharingan with him, what did this preparation mean? Did he also know his plans? But that doesn't make sense either, since the original work didn't mention that this head of the Uchiha clan knew about the relationship between Wood Release cells and the Sharingan, right? Or did the clan have some other secret information passed down from them?

But Madara Uchiha himself only gradually discovered this after betraying the village and under Black Zetsu's influence, right? There couldn't possibly be any records of this within the clan, could there?

What exactly does this preparation mean?

At this moment, Jiang Si showed a rare look of confusion.

Before Jiang Si could even react...

The next second, Fugaku's next words exploded in Shoji's ears like a thunderbolt.

"I will transplant my Mangekyou Sharingan to you, Shoji!"

Jiang Si's pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of extreme shock appeared on his face, as if he was completely stunned. Then he shook his head violently.

"Huh? What? Chieftain, what are you saying!?"

Jiang Si stared wide-eyed, asking with an incredulous expression.

This surprised Fugaku, who was on the opposite side.

"Hmm? You came to me to solve the problem of your Mangekyou Sharingan's ocular power, right? And since you know the secret of the Eternal Eye, you should know that only by transplanting another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan can your eyes evolve to the level of the Eternal Eye, right? Currently, there are only three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan in the clan. Shisui is still young and can be an asset to you. I am old and plan to stay in the clan to help you young people with some miscellaneous tasks. I probably won't go to the battlefield anymore. Giving you my pair of eyes is just right, so that you can completely solve your eye problem. In that case, you might be able to reach the same level as Madara!"

A rare look of fanaticism appeared on Fugaku's face. As the head of the clan, Fugaku was well aware of just how terrifying the power of his clan's strongest patriarch in history had been fifty or sixty years ago. To put it bluntly, the Nine-Tails, known as the strongest tailed beast, was just a toy in the hands of his ancestor Madara. Now, Fugaku saw infinite possibilities in Shoji. The future of the clan rested on Shoji. Therefore, having long understood the Mangekyou Sharingan, the clan's highest secret technique, Fugaku had made the corresponding mental preparations in advance.

However, Fugaku was mentally prepared, but Shoji was not. His initial plan was not this at all. He wanted to use the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan as a starting point, and then slowly deduce that the Wood Release cells could complement the Sharingan, so that Fugaku could provide some Sharingan left behind by the deceased members of the clan over the years as research material.

Although they are at different levels, they are essentially the Sharingan!

Using these ordinary Sharingan as experimental subjects first can yield some very good data and information in the early stages!

Including how this information came about, Tsukasa planned to directly pin it on Konoha Village. Anyway, this wouldn't be considered slander against Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura. Over the years, these old guys in Konoha Village have never given up researching the power of the Sharingan and Wood Release. After all, it has been personally proven that it can suppress, no, or rather, control the existence of tailed beasts to the maximum extent.

It could be said that Jiang Si had considered all the factors, both inside and out, except for one thing: his clan leader would act completely unpredictably. What did he mean by 'I should have known?'

No, I should know that, but the Eternal Eye isn't obtained under these conditions, is it?

At this moment, Jiang Si was completely dumbfounded.

"Clan leader, if I remember correctly, the Eternal Eye requires the Mangekyou Sharingan of brothers, right? Just like our ancestor Madara, the reason his Mangekyou Sharingan could evolve into the Eternal Eye with stronger eye power and no side effects was because he transplanted his younger brother's Mangekyou Sharingan. If I transplant your eye, I'm afraid it won't have any effect, right?"

After his mind went blank for a long time, Jiang Si slowly managed to utter these words.

Upon hearing Jiang Si's words.

Fugaku paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "So that's what you think? Shoji, it's true that Madara's Eternal Eye was upgraded by transplanting Izuna's Mangekyou Sharingan, but that doesn't mean it has to be the eyes of a blood brother. Before Madara, no one in our Uchiha clan realized that the Mangekyou Sharingan could evolve in this way and solve the side effects problem. After Madara, the clan began to conduct relevant research. Although the probability of the Mangekyou Sharingan appearing in our clan's history is extremely low, we can still draw some data. That is, Mangekyou Sharingan from the same source can achieve fusion of origins and thus advance to a higher level—that is, the Eternal Eye!"

"The common origin here refers to the bloodline of our Uchiha clan. However, the closer the relationship, the higher the resonance frequency that the Mangekyou Sharingan can cause between each other. Although the relationship between you and me is not as close as that between Madara and Izuna, we are still blood relatives within three generations. The principle of the common origin resonance of the Mangekyou Sharingan power still applies!"

"Fugaku said softly."

A word to awaken the dreamer.

At this moment, it was as if a brand new door had been opened for Jiang Si, making him suddenly enlightened. Yes, in the original work, Madara Uchiha did indeed transplant his younger brother's eyes to advance to the Eternal Eye, and Sasuke also transplanted his older brother Itachi Uchiha's eyes to evolve to the Eternal Eye. However, this only means that this transplantation method is feasible, not that it is the only way. In the original work, after Itachi killed his father, although he must have retrieved his father's Mangekyou Sharingan, he did not use it. This does not mean that it is impossible, because Itachi's plan all along was to let his younger brother, Sasuke Uchiha, obtain the Eternal Eye, not himself!

Compared to transplanting his father's eyes to his younger brother, this was a path that had never been tried before, but Madara Uchiha was a well-established precedent. Therefore, Itachi would definitely still be 100% inclined to transplant his own eyes to his younger brother, since Itachi himself had long been prepared to die.

Therefore, this does not mean that Fugaku's eyes could not be transplanted to Itachi or Sasuke; it simply means that no one has tried this option.

My previous thinking was completely limited to the original work, and I subconsciously did not consider other possibilities. That is why I completely ignored this point!

You can use this solution to solve this problem, but that doesn't mean there's only one solution!