Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

I won't say more.

Susanoo can perfectly make up for the ninja's weakness of high attack and low defense. Without Susanoo, even if Madara Uchiha was stronger, he would not be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Hashirama Senju. The reason is that Hashirama Senju's Sage Body is too abnormal, and his recovery ability is outstanding!

No wonder Madara showed such a disdainful expression when he saw Tsunade's medical skills. Hashirama Senju never needed to form hand seals to heal his own injuries; he could heal automatically with just a thought. If Madara didn't have Susanoo as a defensive measure, Hashirama could easily overwhelm him by simply trading blows!

Susanoo is the true strongest technique of the Uchiha clan!

While enhancing their offensive capabilities, Susanoo also greatly compensates for weaknesses in their defense. This is the main reason why all members of the Uchiha clan who awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan focus on Susanoo.

The power of the eye, enhanced by the Eternal Eye, is enough to activate the Complete Susanoo. This is the greatest asset that allows the Uchiha clan to confront the strongest tailed beast, the Nine-Tails. If you want to control it, you must first suppress it!

'Now for the second step of the plan!'

Jiang Si sat upright in the laboratory chair, gently touching the corner of his eye. He was slowly savoring the wonderful sensation of the pupil power gradually merging and reaching a state of perfection, while also silently pondering his next plan, especially now that he had obtained the Eternal Eye.

Shoji already possesses the initial confidence to completely resolve the problem. Although saying this might seem absolute and the probability isn't very high, it's possible that Shoji could indeed prevent Madara Uchiha or even Kaguya Otsutsuki from being resurrected.

The Eternal Eye is really enough!

The strength that Nagato could display using those Rinnegan was only at the level of an ordinary Kage, at most his methods were a bit complicated and mysterious. But I have the advantage of intelligence. If I can take them by surprise and destroy the Six Paths of Pain, then go deep into Amegakure, capture Nagato in advance, take those Rinnegan from Nagato first, and then ruthlessly destroy them, then Madara Uchiha's plan will completely fail!

Without the crucial Rinnegan, and with the Gedo Mazo out of control, Black Zetsu can't allow Kaguya Otsutsuki to break free from the seal. This conspiracy that has lasted for a thousand years in the ninja world can be temporarily stopped here!

Of course, the best outcome would be to achieve the Rinnegan myself and then deal with Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and the rest of the group. But everything needs to be prepared in advance.

If a similar opportunity were to arise, I would definitely seize it!

The reason I didn't dare to act before was because my strength was still a little lacking. Now, as long as I further master the immortal arts, I will have enough resources to solve the problem. In any situation, I should prioritize making two preparations. This is Jiang Si's style.

A day goes by quickly.

At least for Shoji, this was the case. The special feeling of the fusion of the two eye powers made it really easy for Shoji to not feel the passage of time at all. Moreover, for a ninja, not eating for a day or two is not a problem. Completely immersed in enjoying the pleasure brought by the fusion of eye powers, Shoji really did not realize how quickly time was passing.

The final step is when the two types of pupil power converge.

Then, in an instant, the fusion is complete in one step.

This feeling, as if one's entire soul was undergoing an evolution, caused Jiang Si to shudder slightly.

The sheer comfort made Shoji let out a low, pleasant groan.

Jiang Si slowly removed the bandages wrapped around his eyes, and then slowly opened his eyes.

"Buzz!"

The intense crimson color that burst forth in that instant, the three jet-black tomoe spinning rapidly, and the four-cornered windmill shape that converged in that blood-red scene—compared to his previous Mangekyou Sharingan, Shoji's eyes underwent a subtle change after being transplanted with Fugaku's eyes. A small black tomoe appeared at each of the four corners, seemingly adding a touch of mystery and enigma to Shoji's eyes.

This sense of fullness can be clearly felt.

'Is this the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan?!'

Even though he hadn't directly tested it, he had a strong feeling that if he used Takemikazu's technique again under those eyes, its power would be even greater, and the casting speed would be even faster!

The feeling of all-around strength enhancement brought about by the enhancement of his eye power is truly amazing, like never before. To put it a little arrogantly, he now seems to want to learn from Madara in the original work and challenge the Five Kage. However, Madara can easily crush them, so if Shoji were to go up there now...

Well, saying it's 90% is giving the general too much credit.

By the way, Jiang Si is that one.

After all, he has only just obtained the Eternal Eye. In terms of adaptability and the strength of his eye power, he is definitely far from being able to compare with Madara. At least he still needs to settle down for a period of time to improve his proficiency in using these eyes, or perhaps he can further master Sage Mode. Only then will Shoji truly be qualified to fight five against one, or even win!

"Ok?"

Just as Jiang Si had fully experienced the surging power of his Eternal Eyes and was considering the focus of his cultivation for the next period of time, and was about to close his Eternal Eyes, a subtle feeling suddenly arose.

Jiang Si slowly raised his right hand, his eyes widening slightly. Then, he suddenly swung a hand to the side, causing Jiang Si's eyebrows to rise instantly, revealing a hint of barely suppressed surprise. This time, the same action was performed on the left side, within his field of vision.

"We can actually see a 'future world' with a delay of almost one second!?"

A look of shock appeared on Jiang Si's face. The words he murmured were indeed true. He hadn't noticed it at first, but just now, when Jiang Si was fully activating his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, he seemed to find that the passage of time around him was slightly out of place.

Through the two tests just now, Jiang Si further confirmed this sense of unease: he could 'see' the scene one second into the future!

What does this second mean?

There is indeed no difference in battles at the Chunin and Genin levels, but at the Jonin level, a difference of even one second can make a significant difference. For example, if two people release the same ninjutsu, the former can complete the technique one second faster than the latter.

The latter would undoubtedly suffer a crushing defeat on the spot. In close combat, even a one-second difference can mean at least one more reaction opportunity, significantly influencing the outcome of the duel.

At the Kage level and beyond, a difference of one second can often mean a life-or-death situation for two people. Of course, there is an additional issue: if you can 'see' that one-second difference, but your body is not strong enough to react, then that one second is useless!

To give a very direct example, in the original work, before the Chunin Exams, Sasuke met Lee in the venue. Sasuke's Sharingan could actually detect Lee's figure, but the fatal difference in speed meant that Sasuke at that time could only lose to Lee 100%. Of course, with Shoji's current strength, there is only one person in the current ninja world who can make him completely unable to react!

That was the one whom 'Dancing King Madara' called the strongest in taijutsu, the blue beast of Konoha—Might Guy!

Although it's unclear how skilled Might Guy was at the Eight Gates during this period, if we consider the speed at which Might Guy opened all eight gates during the final battle in the original story, there's no doubt that even if Shoji could see the world 'two or three seconds' later, it would be completely useless!

Faced with the Eight Gates Formation.

A single Night Guy strike could easily send the current Shoji to his death. Even a fully-formed Susanoo couldn't withstand a single kick from him. Even though Madara in the original story did have a slight sense of complacency, the fact that he was kicked into such a crippled state is enough to demonstrate just how terrifying Might Guy's Eight Gates Formation is.

But the only exception is Matt Kay.

Shoji's ability to see the 'world one second later' is a terrifying bug that allows him to crush and kill anything slightly weaker than himself.

"I was initially thinking it would be a shame that after my eyes evolved, I only had two eye techniques left. I never imagined this was the enhancement brought by your eyes! Thank you so much, Fugaku-san! Now I have even more confidence to complete my plan!!"

Jiang Si gently touched his eyes, and the scarlet color quickly faded, returning to a clear black and white. A brilliant halo then shone deep within his pupils.

Leaving aside the others, just focusing on Uchiha Obito, Shoji was already very confident in his other unique eye technique. Now, with the added effect of the Eternal Eye, it would be an exaggeration to say that he had an 80% or 90% chance of success, or even 100% chance. However, he did have a 60% or 70% chance of severely injuring or even killing Obito on the spot when he was completely unprepared!

"I must speed up my Sage Mode training; it's one of my most important assets for the future. And I should also start searching for that glowing pool of water leading to the moon. Oh, descendants of Hagoromo Otsutsuki on the moon, lend me one of your Tenseigan eyes! I promise I won't waste it!"

Jiang Si took a deep breath, a smile on his face, and left his laboratory. He couldn't wait to move on to the next phase of his plan.

October 29th, Konoha Year 51, is a special day that all the ninja nations should remember, because from this moment on, Shoji truly began his path to the pinnacle of the ninja world, just like more than fifty years ago when Uchiha Madara brought terror to the ninja nations with his Eternal Eyes, making those Kage feel fear.

Today, Shoji is gradually approaching the level of his ancestor. It should be said that these ninja villages should be thankful that although there is no other Hashirama Senju to check Shoji in this era, Shoji is well aware that there are still terrible enemies waiting for him in the shadows because he is familiar with the plot.

Otherwise, even though Shoji is still some distance from Madara, he is not in the same situation of being abandoned by everyone like Madara. Not only will the Uchiha clan follow closely behind Shoji now, but with the full trust of Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, as long as Shoji is not really so stupid as to openly lead Iwagakure to its doom, Onoki and his 16,000 to 17,000 Iwagakure ninja are the most solid force that Shoji can rely on.

If Madara Uchiha alone could instill fear in the other four great ninja villages, then Shoji, who is currently a slightly weakened version of Madara at his peak, combined with these powers, could definitely surpass the awe-inspiring presence brought by Madara Uchiha!

Moreover, as time goes by and Shoji becomes more and more adept at using these eyes, his strength will increase. It is foreseeable that in the next year or two, even without any other enhancements, Shoji's strength will experience a leap forward!

It's really because of people like Akatsuki, Nagato, and Obito.

Otherwise, Shoji could have led Iwagakure to start the plan to dominate the ninja world. It is also because of the Akatsuki organization that Shoji needs to make more arrangements so that he can control more power and have a higher probability of winning in future clashes.

For example, some plans within their own ninja village.

Shoji plans to accelerate some processes, including the strategic foothold in the Land of Snow. It is foreseeable that the intelligence previously scouted by Konoha Village will likely be leaked to Kumogakure. We must prepare all countermeasures in advance before they are ready!

The same principle applies to chakra armor.

Even when targeting Sunagakure.

Shoji also planned to have a good discussion with his Tsuchikage.

Pick the softest persimmons and squeeze them first.

In their future plan to dominate the ninja world, Sunagakure will definitely be the first target that Iwagakure will destroy!

This is the crucial moment when we obtained the Eye of Eternity.

General Si is about to officially embark on his own path of ambition!

388. The Arrogance and Ambition of the Fourth Raikage

Leaving aside the fact that Shoji was currently immersed in the joy of having just obtained the Eternal Eye and planned to speed things up and move on to the next stage of the plan, in the heart of the Land of Lightning in the northeastern corner of the continent, in what seemed to be the Hidden Cloud Village built on cliffs and steep peaks.

After several months of research, the Hidden Cloud Village had to admit that replicating the Hyuga clan's bloodline using a pair of Byakugan and the corpse of a member of the Hyuga branch family was indeed an almost impossible task. Extracting genes and cells was indeed simple, but activating those genes and cells and then replicating them onto a human body was more difficult than climbing to heaven, although it was certainly not as difficult as Konoha's attempt to replicate the cells of their First Hokage.

However, the Hyuga is, after all, a prestigious ninja clan with a history of nearly a thousand years. Although the Hyuga themselves are not sure, the blood of Hamura Otsutsuki flows in their veins. If this bloodline were so easy to replicate, there would be no reason why prestigious ninja clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga have stood in the ninja world for nearly a thousand years. To put it bluntly, these ninja clans can only bring about their own demise and are unlikely to be destroyed by external forces.

Under the high attention of the Fourth Raikage, A, the Hidden Cloud Village had tried many methods, all of which failed. The most direct method was to have some infants receive the injection of those cells and genes, but due to the strong rejection, these infants either died directly or were close to death. The best result was that there was no reaction at all!

This left the Fourth Raikage, A, feeling both extremely frustrated and somewhat angry!

But there was really no other way and they had to accept the outcome. Of course, this did not mean that the Fourth Raikage, A, had completely given up on the Hyuga bloodline. He would still try his best to try to capture members of the Hyuga clan's main family. After all, although he claimed to be fully protecting them, the members of the Hyuga clan's main family could not stay in Konoha forever. Hinata in the original story was always going out on missions. Even before Hiashi inherited the position of clan leader, he still left Konoha to carry out missions. This was an opportunity.

Internally, the experiments continued. As mentioned before, human experimentation, though seemingly a taboo type of research, is something no ninja village would refrain from doing. In the original story, Orochimaru's actions weren't due to violating this rule at all. Some of the research was even personally led and promoted by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Orochimaru was just a researcher. The real reason Hiruzen Sarutobi had to take action against Orochimaru was because this guy was so clueless about boundaries, actually using his own village's comrades and civilians as experimental subjects!

Later on, it even involves people from major powerful ninja clans, such as Akimichi, Aburame, Kurama, and Yamanaka. Under the blatant pressure from these ninja clans, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to make a decision. Otherwise, no matter how high Hiruzen Sarutobi's prestige was, these ninja clans would definitely choose to rebel collectively. No ninja clan can allow others to covet and steal their clan's bloodline and secret techniques!

This is Orochimaru's greatest sin, but he obviously doesn't care at all. It can be said that since the Third Shinobi World War, this one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha has completely changed. His only pursuit is to achieve the highest power and immortality. He has no interest in anything else. So as long as it helps him achieve his goals, he will do anything.

Specifically, in the current Hidden Cloud Village and the Fourth Raikage's village, they certainly wouldn't go to the same level of madness as Orochimaru, but mere human experimentation is nothing to them. As long as it's not within the Land of Lightning, or to put it more bluntly, not using people from their own village for experiments, the Fourth Raikage A wouldn't even blink an eye!

If a breakthrough can be made in the research on the Hyuga bloodline, the lives of a mere few hundred infants would be considered 'worth it' in the eyes of the Fourth Raikage. Although in the original work these Kage seem to be righteous characters who ultimately fought against Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito, to be honest, if judged by the most basic standards of humanity and morality, every single one of them is a demon!

This is the essence of a chaotic world, and also the most bloody and cruel side of this world.

Especially for the Kage of each village, the most important thing is always the interests of their own village. This is the only indicator they use to make all their judgments. Even the Third Hokage, who seems to have some serious mental problems, still has the village's interests at heart. It's just that he is prone to making irrational judgments as he gets older.

In truth, the Fourth Raikage's actions were not entirely unreasonable. The experiment to replicate the Hyuga clan's bloodline could not be stopped. After the specific cells and genes were extracted, and it was confirmed that there would be no rejection of the Byakugan, the Fourth Raikage almost completed the eye transplant surgery around the same time as Shoji.

If these Byakugan were given to the other people in the village, they would at most create a Cloud Ninja with extremely comprehensive reconnaissance abilities, similar to Ao in Kirigakure. However, if they were transplanted to the Fourth Raikage A and he could adapt perfectly, they could indeed greatly enhance the Fourth Raikage A's strength.

Even though Shoji previously believed that only a powerhouse of the Third Raikage's caliber could truly unleash the terrifying power of combining ninjutsu and taijutsu with the Byakugan, this doesn't mean that the Byakugan didn't improve the Fourth Raikage A at all. It simply means that the gap between the Fourth Raikage and his father was quite obvious.

These Byakugan alone are not enough to allow the Fourth Raikage A to surpass the Super Kage level, but they can definitely allow the Fourth Raikage to truly step into the strongest Kage level. To put it in the most vivid comparison, the Fourth Raikage after obtaining the Byakugan can completely suppress the previous Shoji. Even if Shoji can barely maintain a head-on confrontation with Susanoo, the ordinary Mangekyou Sharingan has a limit to the consumption of ocular power. Once the ocular power is about to be exhausted, the only way left for Shoji is to retreat!

Moreover, given the speed of the Fourth Raikage A, the Byakugan can lock onto Shoji's location from all directions, making his successful escape a big question mark.

These Byakugan can truly enhance the Fourth Raikage A's self-strengthening ability!

And it was at the very moment the white eye transplant was completed.

"This feeling!!!"

Having initially adapted to the 360-degree unobstructed vision provided by the Byakugan, which further expanded his attack and defense range, the Fourth Raikage, like a wild horse, unleashed the power of his ninjutsu and taijutsu in the village's largest training ground!

"boom!"

"Boom!"

The wind swept in.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

One terrifying wave after another burst forth and rippled outwards. The Fourth Raikage, A, could feel that his attack threshold had completely broken through the previous limit, allowing him to become stronger and faster in terms of attack intensity and frequency!

It gave the Fourth Raikage, A, a feeling of exhilaration!

"Earth platform! Launch those attacks!"