Obito was suddenly summoned by his clan leader.
After arriving at the Fugaku residence, he sat somewhat nervously in the living room.
The clan leader, Fugaku, was still in the study and hadn't come out yet, so Mikoto poured him a glass of water.
"Thank you, Lady Mikoto." Obito respectfully accepted the cup with both hands.
Mikoto smiled gently and said, "No need to be so formal. Just treat this as your own home."
She had always treated the younger members of the clan this way.
Hearing this, Obito awkwardly scratched his head and let out a few sheepish laughs.
He felt a deep sense of reverence for Fugaku, but toward Mikoto, he felt much closer.
In his eyes, the gentle and beautiful Lady Mikoto was the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
He secretly longed to build a family like that of the clan leader.
A virtuous wife, an obedient son, and himself as the future Hokage — that would be the perfect life...
Before long, Fugaku called Obito into the study.
Upon hearing the summons, Obito immediately set down his teacup and walked into the study.
"How is your Wood Release training going?" Fugaku suddenly inquired about his progress.
Obito was momentarily stunned, then slowly replied, "It's going okay... I can perform most jutsu smoothly."
It was only that — smooth execution.
To use it in actual combat still required long-term practice.
Seeing through this at a glance, Fugaku said, "Don't be impatient. Laying a solid foundation is very important."
Obito just lowered his head and muttered, "Oh."
Fugaku continued, "I understand that training with Wood Release isn't easy. After all, no one in the village can teach you — you have to figure it out all on your own. But I see this as an opportunity for you, and I hope you can seize it."
"..." Obito just kept his head down, silent.
Fugaku suddenly asked, "How is your Sharingan?"
Sharingan?
Obito didn't quite understand what he meant.
After a brief moment of thought, he activated his Sharingan directly.
His pitch-black pupils instantly turned crimson, with three black tomoe swirling within.
Fugaku said, "Is that all?"
Obito asked in confusion, "What... do you mean?"
Fugaku's eyes also changed, transforming into the same three-tomoe pattern as Obito's.
However, Fugaku's gaze was overwhelming, making Obito feel as if his very soul was being seized just by looking into his eyes.
"Lord Fugaku," Obito said nervously.
Fugaku withdrew his intimidating aura, not particularly disappointed.
He understood how harsh the conditions for evolving the Mangekyo Sharingan were, and after all, Obito was only in his teens.
He spoke slowly, "Obito, do you know that the Uchiha's Sharingan, beyond the ordinary three-tomoe form, has an entirely new level?"
A new level?
Obito was a bit confused.
The three-tomoe Sharingan was already considered elite among the Uchiha.
Was there an even higher level?
Then he saw Fugaku's Sharingan change once more.
The black tomoe transformed into a pattern of three black dots interconnected by curved lines, looking even more sinister.
"This is called the Mangekyo Sharingan. Possessing these eyes grants you power far beyond your imagination. Our ancestor, Uchiha Madara, relied on these eyes to join forces with the First Hokage to end the chaos and establish Konohagakure."
After explaining this, Fugaku continued to guide him patiently, "Although the conditions for evolving it are extremely harsh, Obito, I believe you have the potential."
Obito instinctively swallowed, finding it hard to believe.
"Really…? But back at the academy, I was always at the bottom of the class. Even Shisui's talent far surpasses mine."
Fugaku replied, "The potential I'm talking about is different from that of ordinary ninjas. The Uchiha have produced many genius prodigies, but those who possess these eyes are extremely rare."
Obito was stunned for a moment, then his gaze turned fiery.
He eagerly asked, "Lord Fugaku, how can I obtain the Mangekyo?"
Fugaku's eyes flickered. "First, you need to reclaim your other eye."
Back then, when the Uchiha wanted to reclaim Kakashi's eye, Makoto personally intervened to stop them.
Now, if Fugaku wanted to retrieve Kakashi's eye, he could only achieve it by having Obito persuade Kakashi, thus avoiding defying Makoto's wishes.
His gaze fell on a scroll on the desk before him — a transcription of the stone tablet's text as seen through the Mangekyo Sharingan.
By combining the power of the Senju and Uchiha, one could obtain the Rinnegan, a power that transcends the boundaries of life and death!
The Rinnegan...
Fugaku's heart couldn't help but burn with fervor.
.......
The new Hokage Building was still constructed on the site of the old one and was completed quickly.
The interior design of the new office was very minimalist, featuring massive floor-to-ceiling windows, a long desk, and a wall where the portraits of previous Hokage had been removed, leaving only a clock hanging there.
However, a new door had been added at the inner part of the office, leading directly to an adjacent lounge.
The lounge was fully equipped with everything necessary for the Hokage to rest and relax during the day.
At this moment, Makoto was meeting with foreign guests in the office.
"Lord Hokage, this is the gift we have brought from Amegakure. Please accept it."
The envoy from Amegakure was Konan.
She was dressed in the newly designed combat uniform for Ame ninja, which Yahiko had modeled after Konoha's ninja gear after rising to power.
However, instead of Konoha's striking green, it was a heavy jet black, with a red cloud emblem on the top — reminiscent of the Akatsuki robes from the original story, but more formal.
Yahiko's sense of aesthetics was spot on, and the uniform accentuated Konan's shapely figure, which made Makoto feel slightly distracted.
This version of Konan was noticeably different from the one in the original story.
Without having experienced Yahiko's death, she hadn't become the cold beauty she was portrayed as.
Instead, she frequently wore a smile.
The Ame ninja forehead protector had also changed its design.
The original four vertical lines symbolizing rain had been replaced with a simple depiction of a cloud with raindrops.
It was clear that Yahiko's determination to bring change was unwavering.
After glancing through the gift catalog presented by the other party, Makoto smiled and said, "There's no need to go to such trouble."
Konan responded respectfully, "Konoha has helped us so much, and we understand the importance of unity. Given the vast resources of the Land of Fire, these gifts are neither rare nor precious — just a token of our appreciation."
Makoto said, "Konoha and Amegakure are friends. It's only natural for us to help each other."
Konan nodded. "You're right. We also have a request this time. For the next Chunin Exams hosted by Konoha, we hope to co-host it with your village."
Makoto was slightly surprised and asked her to elaborate.
Yahiko's idea was to have Amegakure serve as the starting point for the Chunin Exams.
The journey from Amegakure to Konoha would become part of the exam, with checkpoints and traps set along the way, and examiners stationed to maintain order throughout the route.
After hearing this, Makoto's expression became peculiar, and he almost laughed out loud.
Yahiko really had some wild ideas.
Makoto said, "It's a very creative idea."
Konan's heart lit up with joy. "Does that mean you agree?"
Makoto's gaze suddenly swept over Konan from head to toe, and he said, "It's worth considering."
Konan felt an inexplicable discomfort, but still maintained a grateful expression. "Thank you very much."
Amegakure had been developing far too smoothly recently, even wanting a share of the Chunin Exams.
For a shinobi village, the primary source of income came from mission commissions.
In times of peace, the Chunin Exams became a crucial platform to showcase a village's strength.
If the younger generation of Genin performed brilliantly, it could attract a large number of new clients to the village.
Amegakure was already on the invitation list for the Chunin Exams, but Yahiko didn't seem satisfied and wanted a piece of Konoha's exclusive pie.
Since he had that ambition, Makoto didn't intend to refuse outright.
Instead, he saw an opportunity to subtly remind Amegakure of its role as a subordinate nation.
Just because Konoha called them a friend didn't mean they could truly act as equals.
Makoto took out a letter and handed it over. "This is for your leader. Please trouble Miss Konan to bring it back."
Back then, when Orochimaru sought out Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu, he came up empty-handed.
Considering Madara's current state, Makoto figured he was likely already dead, or at best, barely clinging to life.
However, the Rinnegan in Nagato's possession remained, and Black Zetsu would likely continue stirring up trouble in the shadows.
With Obito gone, it was uncertain who would become his next pawn.
Makoto sincerely hoped that Black Zetsu would come looking for him — it would save him the trouble of seeking it out himself.
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