Naruto Immersive Replay, The Curse of the Sharingan

Unable to contain his anger any longer, Tobirama punched Hashirama hard again, then grabbed Hashirama by the collar, dragged him out of the gambling den, and headed towards the inn.

Madara Uchiha, whose face had been gloomy, instantly calmed down and softened his gaze the moment he saw you. "What happened?"

The informants in the private room were stunned by the young clan leader's rapid change of expression, and couldn't help but secretly observe you who had suddenly barged in.

You close the door to the room, holding your long sword, and say calmly, "I've run into some old enemies. They seem to be looking for me."

Considering Nagi's identity as a suicide soldier, Madara knew that his so-called enemy was no ordinary person.

Madara Uchiha coldly said to those hidden agents, "Let's stop here."

Upon receiving Ban's orders, the undercover agents immediately and hurriedly left the private room.

Madara and you share the same idea and decide to leave Kazeto Castle quickly and return to the Uchiha clan's territory.

After Hashirama was taken back to the inn by Tobirama, he learned from Tobirama that the assassin who had tried to kill Elder Jiro had appeared at the casino earlier.

Hashirama Senju's previously playful face instantly turned serious. He knew that this matter was of utmost importance and could not be delayed for even a moment.

The two immediately contacted the Thousand Hands' secret agents in Fengdu City, and a large-scale search operation was quickly launched in Fengdu City.

After their fruitless search in Wind Crossing City, the Thousand Hands Clan also began to realize that something was amiss.

"Could there be a mole within?" Tobirama Senju frowned.

Hashirama Senju scratched his head: "Perhaps that assassin has already run far away."

Uchiha Tajima sat upright in the main seat, his dignified expression softening slightly the moment he saw the two of them.

"You're back. You did an excellent job on this mission." Uchiha Tajima's voice was deep and powerful, carrying a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction and relief.

His gaze swept back and forth between Madara and you, finally settling on Madara. "Madara, your performance is as excellent as ever."

Ban crossed his arms, neither humble nor arrogant, yet exuding an innate confidence and pride.

Tajima nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to you, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and contemplation.

You stood there quietly, your eyes lowered, seemingly indifferent to everything around you.

“Lord Nagi.” Uchiha Tajima suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with hesitation.

Hearing the sound, you looked up and stared directly at the clan leader, a barely perceptible ripple flashing in your calm eyes.

"After discussions between headquarters and the hawks, you will henceforth pledge allegiance to Madara." Tajima's words echoed in the council chamber, breaking the previous tranquility.

You almost instinctively look at Madara beside you, and Madara is looking at you too.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere fell silent.

Ban's eyes held a hint of anticipation and joy, while your gaze was somewhat complex, containing surprise, doubt, and above all, an indescribable calm.

A moment later, you gave a soft "hmm," a sound as light as a feather falling, yet clearly audible in the silent council chamber.

Chapter 14 Illusion

You turned and left the council hall together. Madara was in a good mood, a subtle smile playing on his lips. "Now you're mine."

His words carried a hint of ambiguity and domineering power, as if he were declaring a special sense of belonging.

You paused slightly, naturally recognizing the ambiguity in Ban's words, but merely frowned slightly, choosing to ignore the unspoken meaning.

Not long after stepping out of the council chamber, a shout came from afar: "Onii-chan!"

Izuna, like a joyful little cheetah, quickly ran over from a distance, pounced on Madara, hugged Madara's waist tightly with both hands, rubbed his little head against Madara's chest, and had a pure smile on his face.

Immediately afterward, Liangying and Qiye also slowly walked over, their eyes darting back and forth between Ban and you, their gazes flashing with curiosity and suspicion.

Liang Ying's lips curled up slightly with a playful smile, while Qi Ye narrowed his eyes, as if trying to discern some secret from their expressions.

Looking at his three younger brothers, Ban secretly groaned inwardly; he knew their curiosity all too well.

He was worried that their overly enthusiastic behavior would frighten Uchiha Nagi, so he quickly warned the three of them with his eyes, which were stern and unquestionable.

Looking at this heartwarming scene, a unique emotion wells up inside you.

I felt like I was superfluous here, like an intruder disturbing the intimacy between brothers.

So you nodded slightly, indicating that you would leave first.

After you left, Izuna immediately jumped off Madara and surrounded him with Ryoei and Kiyo, the three of them starting to ask him all sorts of questions.

"Onii-chan, what exactly is your relationship with Elder Nagi?" Izuna asked, blinking his big eyes with curiosity.

"Big brother, are you hiding something from us?" Liangying chimed in, a mischievous grin on his face.

Qi Ye chimed in, "Yeah, you could tell from your expressions just now, something was definitely up."

Ban was getting a headache from the noise of the three of them. He sighed helplessly, his patience gradually reaching its limit.

"Enough!" Ban snapped, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes. "If you're so free, then increase the training load."

Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately began to wail in pain.

"No, Onii-chan, we'll never do it again!" Izuna looked at Madara pitifully, trying to beg for mercy.

Liangying and Qiye also looked distressed, but they knew that once Ban made a decision, it was difficult to change it.

Madara looked at the three of them and chuckled inwardly, but pretended to be serious.

He turned around with satisfaction and walked towards his mansion, leaving his three younger brothers sighing and lamenting.

Back in your residence, you sit on the tatami mat by the window, gazing at the sky outside, lost in thought.

"To pledge allegiance to him?" you murmured to yourself, a complex emotion rising within you.

It's unclear why the headquarters and the hawks made this arrangement. Being loyal to Uchiha Madara means that your fates will be more closely intertwined.

Your feelings towards Ban are complicated. You admire his strength and leadership, but you are also somewhat at a loss because of his occasional displays of dominance and ambiguity.

Knowing full well the mission you bear for your family, you will do your utmost to complete the plan, no matter what.

But amidst this complex family feud and emotional entanglement, where should you go from here?

Upon waking up in the morning, as you push open your bedroom door, you keenly sense the chakra aura of others and instinctively launch an attack.

Uchiha Masami never expected your reaction to be so swift. He had been waiting cautiously at the door, thinking he would approach you when you came out, but he never expected to be met with such a fierce attack.

He hurriedly dodged to the side, but he was too slow and your hand firmly gripped his neck.

"Cough cough..." Makoto's face turned red, and he tried to pry your hands off with both hands, trying to break free from this fatal restraint.

His feet kicked wildly, stirring up dust on the ground and creating a small cloud of dust.

Just when Makoto felt like she was about to suffocate, you saw the face of the person in front of you clearly and suddenly let go of her hand.

"What are you doing here?" You frowned slightly, your eyes full of confusion.

You remember that Makoto is a dove, and you and he usually have no interaction. How could he suddenly appear at your doorstep?

Makoto gasped for breath, the fresh air rushing into his lungs, causing him to cough repeatedly. He clutched his neck and waved his hand to indicate that he was alright.

Once his breathing had calmed down a bit, he replied with a wry smile, "Lord Nagi, I didn't mean to offend you. I just couldn't get close to you normally because of the Hawks, so I had no choice but to resort to this."

His voice was still a little hoarse, weak from being pinched earlier.

You looked at him without saying anything, but gestured for him to continue.

After gathering his thoughts, Makoto expressed his intentions: "The clan leader wants us to train the clan's talented young people in illusion magic together."

Your gaze passes over Makoto and falls upon the houses scattered across the distant clan territory, and the vibrant yet slightly immature faces of those young ninjas come to mind.

After a long silence, you nodded gently. "I understand." Your voice was calm, revealing no emotion.

Makoto secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Uchiha Nagi was aloof and acted alone, and he was worried that she would refuse him.

"Then... when do we set off?" he asked cautiously.

"Now." You said succinctly, turned around and went back into the house to get your ninja tools, then strode forward, with Mako quickly following behind.

In the Uchiha clan's training grounds, sunlight streamed in, and a group of talented young people had been waiting for a long time. They whispered among themselves, discussing today's training content.

When Uchiha Mako appeared with you, everyone fell silent instantly, followed by a small commotion.

When Madara saw you and Mami walking side by side, he felt a strange pang of sadness, as if something he cherished had been taken away from him.

He frowned slightly, but his face remained as calm as ever, though a hint of displeasure flashed in his deep eyes.

Shinichi felt a dangerous gaze fall on him, a gaze so real it sent chills down his spine.

He looked around warily, but found nothing unusual. He could only keep his vigilance to himself, thinking it was just his imagination.

Uchiha Masami cleared his throat and said loudly, "Today, Nagi-sama and I are here to improve your genjutsu."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately began to chatter.

Most people were intimidated by Uchiha Nagi's intimidating aura, and they whispered among themselves, speculating about the true strength of this mysterious Nagi-sama.

You remained calm, as if you hadn't heard the surrounding chatter. You casually found an open space, stood with your arms crossed, and waited quietly.

Seeing this, Makoto didn't say much. He was already thankful that he could get Uchiha Nagi to come to the training ground.

Soon, a long line of people formed in front of Uchiha Mami.

He methodically arranged the training process, while Ban's gaze would occasionally drift towards you.

Finally, Ban couldn't hold back any longer and walked straight towards you.

Seeing this, Huo He quickly nudged Quan Nai and asked anxiously, "Young clan leader, what's wrong?"

Izuna shrugged, and before he could answer, Kawara couldn't help but shake his head, "Can't you see? The young clan leader likes Elder Nagi!"

"Huh?" Huo He stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.

He simply couldn't imagine how the two of them could have developed feelings for each other. Suddenly, the things he had unintentionally done before flashed through his mind, and he was startled. He vaguely guessed why Madara had been angry before—it turned out to be the 'good deed' he had accidentally done.

“Use illusion magic on me,” you said, looking at Madara.

Ban was slightly taken aback, not expecting you to make such a request.

He stared into your eyes, and after a moment, his Sharingan changed instantly, the three tomoe spinning rapidly and emitting a deep, dark light.

You did not resist, allowing Madara's illusions to invade your consciousness.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in complete darkness, with a huge, bright moon hanging high in the sky, radiating a cold, clear light, as if the whole world consisted only of this moon.

You unconsciously walk towards the moon, each step treading on nothingness.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they saw a familiar figure standing ahead. Ban was dressed in a long black robe, looking like a god in the moonlight.

"Want to watch the moon with me?" Ban extended his hand, his voice low and gentle. Moonlight shone on his face, outlining a resolute yet gentle profile.

You hesitated for a moment, then finally placed your hand in Ban's palm. He took your hand and led you to sit down on the edge of a high cliff.

A night breeze swept by, lifting the strands of their hair.

“Sometimes I think, if everyone were trapped in illusions, perhaps there would be no war or suffering.” Madara gazed at you, his deep eyes reflecting the moon and your image.

"They've all fallen into illusions?" You were shocked by Madara's idea and frowned slightly. "Your thinking is too extreme. Illusions are ultimately fake and cannot change reality."

You try to persuade Ban to give up this dangerous idea.

Ban was silent for a moment, then silently tightened his grip on your hand, a hint of tension barely perceptible in his strength. "Perhaps." His voice carried a trace of melancholy, as if deep down he knew his thoughts were too idealistic.

Now that you know the power of the illusion, it's time to end this illusion.

You focused your mind and broke the illusionary connection between the two.

Awakening from the illusion, Madara's gaze towards you held a different kind of emotion.

"I have to deal with the hawks, I'm leaving now." With that, you turned and left.

As you step into the Hawk Hall, you keenly notice a hint of hesitation in Leng Xi's gaze, as if she has something difficult to say.

"What's wrong?" You've never liked beating around the bush.

Uchiha Rei looked around warily, and after confirming that no one was around, he lowered his voice and said, "Those old guys from the old guard want you to marry into the Hyuga clan."

The image of Ban's deep eyes and cold face involuntarily surfaced in your mind, and a strange sense of irritation welled up inside you. "What does the clan leader mean?"

"The clan leader is still considering it, after all, this marriage alliance is also a disguised alliance." Leng Xi said, shaking her head helplessly.

In his view, this marriage was nothing more than a political trick played by his former subordinates to consolidate their power.

Given the current situation, neither the Uchiha nor the Hyuga clans would easily choose to join forces during this sensitive period.

You have seen through the tactics of your old subordinates. On the surface, they claim to be acting in the interests of the family, but in reality, they are just trying to satisfy their own selfish desires.