Chapter 57: The Final Two Sharingan...
Chapter 57: The Final Two Sharingan...
Inside the Hyuga clan's temporary camp, the candlelight in the tents flickered, illuminating the faces of the two people inside.
Tobirama Senju and Hiashi Hyuga exchanged pleasantries, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.
This was a simple yet profound attempt to win over both sides, a tacit understanding between them.
Tobirama promised to give the Hyuga clan more say and a stable position in the future power structure of Konoha, and Hiashi knew that this was just a signal from the Second Hokage to the Hyuga clan.
The talks went very smoothly, and a preliminary consensus was reached soon.
When the conversation ended and the atmosphere eased slightly, Tobirama seemed to suddenly remember something.
I asked casually...
"Clan Head Hyuga, I previously reviewed the village's intelligence files and noticed that the Hyuga clan seems to be the first clan to receive news about the apocalyptic, extinct meteorite?"
When this matter was mentioned, Hiashi Hyuga's expression immediately became subtle and complex.
After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded frankly: "Yes..."
In reality, Hiashi knew very well that the reason his clan was able to obtain this information so quickly was entirely due to the relationship between the Hyuga clan and that special relative on the moon.
However, he found it inconvenient to reveal this family secret to Tobirama at this moment, especially given the sensitive situation in the village.
Tobirama keenly sensed Hiashi's hesitation and doubt, but simply smiled and decisively brushed the question aside.
"It's alright, Chief Rizu, we can discuss this matter in detail later."
Tobirama spoke gently, quickly steer the conversation to another topic of greater concern to him: "Actually, there's something else I need your help with... it's about the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan."
Hiashi paused slightly upon hearing this: "The Sharingan? Which aspect specifically?"
"What I want to know is whether the Hyuga clan's Byakugan ability can observe and distinguish whether the Sharingan has been subjected to some kind of special mental pollution or influence?"
Upon hearing this question, Hiashi's expression immediately turned serious.
The Sharingan's abilities are unpredictable and mysterious; its influence and corruption on the mental level are things he had never deeply considered before...
"Is it because of Uchiha Gen's Mangekyou Sharingan ability?"
Tobirama nodded: "Yes, there's really too little information, especially regarding his Sharingan abilities..."
Considering the recent events in Konoha, he immediately understood Tobirama's intention.
"The Byakugan does indeed have the ability to judge a person's mental state by observing their chakra flow."
"However, to determine the specific contamination pattern of the Sharingan, it may be necessary to directly observe and compare the Byakugan and the Sharingan simultaneously to draw an accurate conclusion."
He paused slightly, his brows furrowing, his expression showing some difficulty: "But... there are no Uchiha clan members left alive in the village, so it will probably be difficult to directly observe the changes in the Sharingan."
Tobirama seemed to have anticipated this question: "You don't need to worry about that. There are currently ten Sharingan eyes from the Uchiha clan secretly kept in the Konoha Archives."
Upon hearing this, Riji's expression instantly became extremely complex, and an indescribable look flashed across his eyes.
He naturally understood what preservation meant...
That was undoubtedly a Sharingan forcibly obtained from the Uchiha clan in an extremely cruel way.
Although last time...
Danzo has already revealed this...
However, as the patriarch of a family specializing in pupil techniques, he still felt very bad upon hearing this.
Seeing the complex and subtle expression on Hiashi's face, Tobirama sighed, his face revealing deep apology and regret, and his tone became sincere and solemn.
"Clan Chief Hiashi, this was indeed done by Root and Danzo. On behalf of the Konoha leadership, I offer my sincere apologies to you and all bloodline clans."
"Regardless of any past grievances between the Konoha leadership and the Uchiha clan, such cruel behavior should never be tolerated."
Tobirama's tone was so sincere, even revealing a deep sense of self-reproach, that it moved Hiashi for a moment.
He gazed silently at the Second Hokage before him, remaining silent for a moment before saying, "In that case, please lead the way, Second Hokage."
Tobirama nodded slightly, then slowly said, "No rush. I've already sent someone to inform the head of the Kurama clan. We'll go to the archives together after he arrives."
"The Kurama family has extensive knowledge of illusion and the spiritual realm. If we can get their assistance, we should be able to find the problem more quickly."
Japan nodded in understanding: "That would be best."
During the wait for the arrival of the Kurama clan chief, the tent fell into a brief silence once again.
Hijikata lowered his gaze slightly, lost in thought.
What kind of changes have occurred in the Sharingan that have such a strong and subtle effect on people's mental health, even easily influencing Danzo?
Thinking of this, a slight chill ran through Hiashi's heart...
Finally, soft footsteps sounded outside the tent, and a respectful announcement came: "Chief Kurama has arrived."
"Let's go, Chief Rizu, let's go to the archives together."
The three stepped out of the tent; the night was as dark as ink.
The clan chief of Kurama and Hiashi Hyuga exchanged a quiet glance, their eyes revealing the same caution, before they tacitly followed in Tobirama Senju's footsteps.
Tobirama casually unfurled a scroll covered in runes!
In an instant, a faint spatial fluctuation suddenly spread out, enveloping the three of them like ripples on water.
The scene before them suddenly changed, and the three of them found themselves in an unusually secluded and vast underground space.
"Is this Tobirama-sama's new technique?"
Both Hiashi and the Kurama clan chief were startled, their gazes meeting briefly, a silent shock settling in their hearts...
Is it a combination of reverse psychic magic and spatial barrier techniques?
Unexpectedly, the Second Generation Lord has developed such an amazing technique in such a short period of time.
Tobirama nodded, not hiding anything...
This special spatial technique was clearly created specifically to cope with the impending apocalypse of the ninja world.
This underground space is meticulously laid out, surrounded by complex and mysterious sealing formations, emanating faint chakra fluctuations that create an invisible sense of oppression.
They slowly made their way through the dark passageway and finally stopped in front of a large door marked with a clear Uchiha fan pattern.
Tobirama focused his mind, slowly forming hand seals. Accompanied by a deep sound, the door to the secret chamber gradually opened.
The three of them stepped into the secret room together. Tobirama casually lit the candle in the center of the room, and the faint light slowly spread, gradually illuminating the room.
When the three of them finally saw the scene in the room, even the usually composed Ritsu couldn't help but tremble slightly, a chill that was hard to suppress rising in his heart.
On the walls of the room, ten transparent glass containers were neatly arranged, each containing a pair of scarlet and cold Sharingan eyes.
These Sharingan eyes stared silently at the center of the secret room, their scarlet pupils seemingly flowing with a dark, blood-red light, making the entire space appear even more sinister and eerie, sending chills down one's spine.
What's even more chilling is that the name of its original owner is clearly marked below each pair of Sharingan eyes...
Those were once living, breathing Uchiha clan members, but now they can only be preserved here in such a cruel way.
Hiashi suppressed the shock and unease in his heart and continued to look into the deepest part of the secret room. His pupils suddenly contracted as his gaze fixed on the name below the specially placed Sharingan at the very back.
"This is..."
"Uchiha Gen's grandfather?"
Tobirama nodded slowly: "That's right, it's the Sharingan of Uchiha Gen's grandfather."
Now that the ninja world is facing a crisis of destruction, Konoha has specially marked out the Sharingan of the clan bloodline relatives related to Uchiha Abe and kept them here in the hope of finding key clues about the corruption of the Sharingan.
Upon hearing this, both Hiashi and Chief Kurama felt a deeper sense of worry and unease.
Uchiha Gen's grandfather...
It was that elder with an extremely high status within the clan who arranged for Uchiha Awakening to enter the security force and take on a clerical position.
"From now on, I'll leave the rest to the two clan leaders..."
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