360‑degree god‑like vision!
X‑ray sight!
Long‑range perception!
See straight through any ninjutsu or cursed technique!
Track and even predict the flow of chakra and cursed energy in real time!
Just hearing the first few points made Tamamo Hikaru's head spin.
Thinking back to how close she had been to getting such a powerful reward, she felt a sharp pang of regret — until she also remembered how narrowly she had escaped with her life just moments earlier.
Even if given the chance to try again, she would never have been able to win it from the others.
That thought immediately put her mind at ease.
Then her eyes met Shinji's, and she yelped in alarm, throwing her hands over her body's most private areas.
"What are you looking at?!"
Shinji rolled his eyes. "If I really wanted to see everything, you could cover yourself with a hundred arms and it still wouldn't make the slightest difference."
Her face burned bright red with embarrassment. Even though he was right, the thought that he could see right through her whenever he pleased still made her feel incredibly exposed.
But what could she do about it? After all this time, if Shinji had ever wanted to take advantage of her, he would have done so long ago — there was no need to wait until now.
Repeating that logic to herself helped calm her nerves, and she finally stopped trying to shield herself.
"What are you thinking about so deeply?" Shinji asked, turning to see Hidan wearing a very serious expression.
"I was wondering — if I were to gouge those eyes out, would they still work just as well?"
So absorbed in his thoughts, Hidan had spoken his mind out loud without thinking.
Shinji's face turned dark. This guy…
Glancing to the side, he saw Tobi also staring intently at him, looking strangely interested in Hidan's suggestion.
Damn it!
He had almost forgotten — in this world, swapping eyes was as simple as popping a grape into your mouth.
He would have to be extra careful; one day he might wake up not with his kidneys stolen, but with his eyeballs plucked out instead.
"Tobi!"
"Ah — it wasn't me! I didn't do it! I won't pluck out eyes, I swear!"
(Kakashi: "Look me in the eyes when you say that.")
Three thick lines appeared on Shinji's forehead. What kind of teammates have I ended up with?
Every single one of them is already eyeing my eyes!
"Tobi — come here for a moment."
Once they had walked a little distance away from the others, Shinji pulled out the Sharingan Phantom Soul.
"Do you remember this?"
Seeing the shifting, flickering form of a Sharingan in Shinji's palm, Tobi's eyes lit up. He quickly scratched his head and feigned confusion.
"This… no, I don't recall it. Heh… heh…"
Shinji could tell he was playing dumb, but instead of calling him out, he decided to play along.
"This is called the Sharingan Phantom Soul. I forged it myself using fragments of the lingering souls of the Uchiha clan, infused with the power of the Evil God. It was this very item that helped Sasuke awaken his Mangekyō Sharingan earlier."
Sharingan Phantom Soul? Remnants of the Uchiha? Power of the Evil God?
Tobi was full of questions, but kept up his act, pretending to suddenly remember.
"Oh! Right! Now I remember. I never realized it was something so powerful."
"It is indeed powerful. Anyone who already possesses a Sharingan can use it to advance to the next stage instantly, with no side effects whatsoever. One‑tomoe becomes two‑tomoe, two‑tomoe becomes three‑tomoe, and even three‑tomoe can be pushed straight to the Mangekyō level!"
Hearing this, Tobi's heart raced, and a flash of greed appeared in his eyes. He had wanted this item for ages, but had never found an opening — Shinji always kept it hidden safely away.
Shinji continued speaking.
"That said, it does have certain limits. After boosting someone's Sharingan once, it takes ninety full days to recharge and gather its energy again. Only then can it be used once more. Also, it has an upper limit: it can only raise a Sharingan up to the Mangekyō stage — no further than that."
"And I know better than anyone that the Mangekyō is not the end of the line; it is only the beginning."
Tobi fully agreed with those words, and at the same time felt relieved. If it could keep raising power without limit, then it would be completely broken.
His expression grew more complicated.
If the Uchiha clan still existed today, with this single item they could have risen to become the strongest family in the entire ninja world in just a few short years.
After all, the true strength of the Uchiha lay in the Mangekyō Sharingan.
What a shame…
The Uchiha were gone — destroyed right before his eyes. Only a handful of survivors remained, barely enough to count on one hand.
His interest in the object faded considerably — assuming, of course, that Shinji was telling the truth.
"Shinji‑sama… why are you explaining all this to me?"
"Here's the thing," Shinji said, putting on a serious face.
"Because it is made from lingering souls and infused with the power of the Evil God, it constantly radiates heavy, negative emotions. These feelings not only draw the attention of Cursed Spirits from far and wide, but also place a great strain on the mind of whoever carries it. I thought I would be immune, but lately I've started having nightmares, and my temper has grown shorter and more volatile. I suspect this is the effect of the item."
He paused and took a deep breath, as if already feeling the burden.
"So, if you are willing, I would like you to hold onto it for me for about three months. Once I've recovered and found a way to neutralize its side effects, I'll come and collect it again."
Shinji spoke with such sincerity and conviction that Tobi was momentarily stunned. He had not expected such a valuable item to be offered to him so easily.
Yet doubt lingered. Has he seen through me? Why go into such detail and entrust this to me of all people?
Instead of reaching out to take it, he shook his head dramatically. "No, no, no! Something this dangerous should be given to Hidan‑sama instead! I'm not fit for such a responsibility!"
He wanted it more than anything, yet put on a show of total disinterest.
Typical, Shinji thought, inwardly rolling his eyes. Then he explained:
"I chose you after careful consideration. Hidan is reckless and stupid — I wouldn't put it past him to tear out his own eyes and try to shove this thing into his empty sockets. Knowing him as you do, don't you agree?"
Tobi pictured the scene in his mind and nodded quickly. "You have a point — Hidan really might do something that crazy!"
"Exactly. Tamamo is an outsider, and Sasuke is still far too young. Right now, you are the only one I can truly trust. It's only for three months. Even if there is some influence, it won't be severe — and besides, I'll be right here watching over everything."
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