Chapter 174: The Naka Shrine Stone Tablet is Modified Again! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
Uchiha Shisui praised Uchiha Fugaku's calm mind and discerning vision, unaware that Fugaku's clarity stemmed from the current situation in Konoha, the presence of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, and Sarutobi Asuma, who loomed like an insurmountable mountain. He was also burdened by Uchiha Madara, who was like a bone stuck in his throat and a thorn in his side.
"All those who object, raise your hands!" Fugaku asked in a deep voice.
No one raised their hands.
"Very good!" Fugaku nodded, then continued, "Next, we have a more important matter."
"The awakening of the Sharingan, and the evolution of the Sharingan!"
"I hope everyone present understands one thing."
"Although no one in the clan has temporarily awakened the Mangekyo by their own ability, Mr. Asuma has provided an answer, and he is trustworthy!"
"This is a bright path!"
"Instead of boasting about the Uchiha's glory, it's better to work hard and awaken the Mangekyo yourself. Then, the Uchiha's glory will bloom because of you!"
"Furthermore, I also hope that everyone present will not be stingy with their insights and experiences."
"The strength of our clan has been achieved through continuous effort generation after generation. We need to pay more attention to the cultivation of future generations!"
...
This Naka Shrine gathering of the Uchiha clan undoubtedly had a profound impact on the Uchiha clan and Konoha.
The next day.
Uchiha Fugaku went to the Hokage's office to meet with Namikaze Minato and presented his proposal.
Minato's expression turned serious upon hearing this: "Clan Head Fugaku, has the Uchiha clan reached a consensus on this matter?"
Uchiha Fugaku nodded: "Yes, Fourth Hokage."
Minato pondered for a moment, then said, "I support this matter, but the change cannot be rushed."
"Clan Head Fugaku, let's hold a high-level meeting tomorrow to discuss the specific reform plans."
Uchiha Fugaku immediately nodded in agreement: "Understood. I will attend on time!"
After discussing this matter, he brought up Uchiha Itachi's awakening and his application to enter the Genin Preparatory Class.
Minato couldn't help but smile upon hearing this: "Itachi's talent is truly astonishing. He awakened his Sharingan at this age; his future achievements will surely surpass ours."
"Since he has awakened his Sharingan, and given Itachi's previous performance at the academy, there should be no problem with him entering the Genin Preparatory Class."
"I will ask the Third Hokage to preside over Itachi's assessment!"
Uchiha Fugaku quickly said: "Thank you very much!"
...
In front of the waterfall.
Sarutobi Asuma also learned about Uchiha Itachi's awakening from Uchiha Shisui, and he also knew about the Uchiha clan's meeting at the Naka Shrine last night.
Shisui trusted Asuma wholeheartedly.
"Uchiha Itachi's aptitude is indeed outstanding."
Asuma nodded, not sparing praise, and then asked, "Shisui, have you seen the stone tablet at the Naka Shrine?"
Uchiha Shisui nodded: "Yes, Teacher."
"However, with my current visual prowess, I can only read a portion of it."
As he spoke, he frowned: "The inscription states that the way to awaken the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan is to exchange eyes with another pair of close relatives' Mangekyo to obtain their visual power."
"But according to your analysis, Teacher, the fundamental reason is the weakness of one's own Chakra."
Asuma nodded, then asked, "Haven't you ever suspected the content of this stone tablet?"
Shisui was stunned.
The content of the stone tablet?
"Teacher, the stone tablet is rumored to be left by the Sage of Six Paths, and only the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan can read its contents," Shisui hesitated.
Asuma shook his head and stood up: "Let's go to the Naka Shrine together!"
"Yes!"
Shisui did not hesitate and stood up to follow.
A moment later, the two arrived at the Naka Shrine.
Lighting a bonfire, Asuma also saw the fabled stone tablet.
This stone tablet, which could be said to have changed the entire course of the Ninja World.
It was because of this stone tablet that Uchiha Madara went down the path of the Moon Eye Plan.
Black Zetsu, that old scoundrel, played the entire Ninja World using this stone tablet.
However, the method that could only be deciphered by the Sharingan could not stop Sarutobi Asuma.
He stepped forward, and Truth-Seeking Balls appeared one by one.
Sarutobi Asuma reached out and grabbed one, which transformed into a black staff in his hand. He then touched the stone tablet with it.
Immediately, Uchiha Shisui saw the text on the stone tablet twist and change, becoming completely new.
He read it carefully and was utterly shocked: "Beyond the Mangekyo, it can evolve into the Rinnegan!"
"The Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths in legends is actually a continuation of the Sharingan!"
"And..."
Gulp.
Uchiha Shisui swallowed.
"Could it be..."
"Could it be that during the battle at the Valley of the End, Uchiha Madara was after the power of the First Hokage?"
"Uchiha Madara, for the Rinnegan, he really isn't dead..."
Uchiha Shisui felt his mind was a mess. It was as if many things had connected, and things that were previously incomprehensible now made sense.
"This is quite obvious."
Sarutobi Asuma continued to guide him, "Back before Konoha was established, Uchiha Madara's brother, Uchiha Izuna, had also awakened the Mangekyo."
"Later, Uchiha Izuna was gravely injured by the Second Hokage and eventually died from his wounds. Uchiha Madara's Eternal Mangekyo came from his brother."
"It seems Uchiha Madara is indeed not dead. The Moon Eye Plan, hehe, it's truly..."
Sarutobi Asuma shook his head.
Uchiha Shisui snapped back to attention and quickly asked, "Teacher, why did you say this content might be fake?"
Sarutobi Asuma countered, "A stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths. Do you think he would leave something like this to lead his descendants down the wrong path?"
"Someone has used this stone tablet and altered some of its content."
"To make everyone in the world enter a dream, there's no more foolish idea than that."
Sarutobi Asuma sneered, "The content on this stone tablet is filled with conspiracy everywhere!"
Uchiha Shisui asked with a grave expression, "Do you mean that behind Uchiha Madara, there is an even more terrifying existence guiding everything?"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, "Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage reached an agreement back then, which led to the creation of Konoha."
"It's obvious that the content on this stone tablet caused Uchiha Madara to change his mind and original intentions."
"And according to the intelligence I've gathered, the Nine Tailed Beasts were created by the Sage of Six Paths, and they were left to the Ninja World by him."
"And the origin of the Nine Tailed Beasts is the Ten-Tails. The Sage of Six Paths might have been the first Ten-Tails Jinchuriki."
"Then, why did the Sage of Six Paths divide the Ten-Tails? This is something to ponder."
"And why didn't the Sage of Six Paths, who possessed the Rinnegan and the Ten-Tails, use the Infinite Tsukuyomi to achieve peace?"
Uchiha Shisui nodded, "Teacher, you are right. There are indeed many questionable points in the content of this stone tablet."
Sarutobi Asuma touched the stone tablet again with the black staff, and the text on it changed once more.
He removed the content about gouging out eyes, stealing the power of the Senju Clan, and the Moon Eye Plan.
In its place, he put the path he had proposed for the Uchiha clan.
This was the correct path that the Uchiha clan should have taken!
"Shisui, use your Mangekyo to place a seal on this stone tablet!"
"Also, after Clan Head Fugaku awakens his Mangekyo, bring him here and tell him the truth."
Sarutobi Asuma retracted his Truth-Seeking Ball.
Uchiha Shisui activated his Mangekyo and placed a genjutsu seal on the stone tablet, then asked doubtfully, "Why not hide the erroneous content? That way, it won't lead the Uchiha astray."
Sarutobi Asuma turned and walked out, "As the head of the Uchiha clan, he has the right to know the truth, and it is also necessary for him to know that there is a powerful enemy hidden in the darkness who has long been targeting the Uchiha clan."
As expected of my teacher, his considerations are so thorough!
Uchiha Shisui was truly impressed!
Thanks to the reader "Endless Cultivation Magic" for the reward!
Also, there's another chapter tonight!
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