Chapter 164: The Hidden Fifth Pair of Mangekyou

As night fell, the moon shone brightly, and the stars were sparse.

The pure moonlight spilled into the primeval forest of the Land of Fire, casting a silver veil on the ground.

Inside the main tent of the Uchiha camp.

Four figures gathered together, discussing and sharing experiences about the abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

In the past, the Uchiha clan had only two pairs of Mangekyou, belonging to Fugaku and Shisui.

During the Uchiha's break with Konoha, although Shisui tragically lost his eyes and died from poisoning, the subsequent brutal war with Konoha gave birth to three more pairs of Mangekyou within the Uchiha clan.

In the order of their awakening, they were: Itachi, who was currently bandaged all over, the silent Tetsuhi, and the inscrutable Dan.

The battle of a ninja is a battle of information.

Generally speaking, a ninja would not easily reveal their abilities to others, even to their own clan members.

Especially the information about the Mangekyou, which was even more precious.

However, the Uchiha clan was now on the run, facing the crisis of extinction at any time. In such a situation, they needed the Mangekyou within the clan to work together, not to fight individually.

If the four Mangekyou users could be honest with each other and use their abilities in coordination, then no matter what kind of enemy the Uchiha faced next, they would have the power to fight.

With this in mind Fugaku approached Dan, Itachi, and Tetsuhi, suggesting that they sit down together and have a good talk.

At this exchange meeting, as the clan head and the first among the four to awaken the Mangekyou, Fugaku took the lead in revealing the abilities of his eyes—Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi.

Amaterasu was no secret, as Itachi had also awakened this eye technique and used it to burn many Konoha ninjas to death, earning it the title of the strongest Fire Release.

What was surprising was Tsukuyomi, a technique that could predict the future.

Fugaku had used it to foresee the Uchiha's break with Konoha.

"Worthy of being the clan head." Tetsuhi commented with admiration, his respect for Fugaku growing, seeing him as a prophet.

Every time Fugaku activated Tsukuyomi, he had to consume several years of his own lifespan, all to find a way out for the clan. This spirit of selfless dedication and self-sacrifice was moving.

Itachi was also deeply moved. It turned out that his father had been carrying the heavy fate of the clan all along, making the greatest effort to save the Uchiha clan.

Itachi gradually understood his father.

Next Fugaku shared how to use Susanoo and his experience with transplanting Hashirama's cells.

Although Tetsuhi and Itachi had just awakened their Mangekyou, they had already experienced the side effects of overusing their eye power and damaging their vision after a life-and-death battle.

Especially Itachi, whose frequent use of the Mangekyou's abilities had taken a heavy toll on his body.

Therefore, both of them were eager to transplant Hashirama's cells.

They were not as pretentious as Shisui.

Once an Uchiha activated the Mangekyou, the success rate of transplanting Hashirama's cells was nearly 100%, with almost no risk.

It was foreseeable.

Once the two of them completed the transplant surgery, their strength would greatly increase based on their current abilities.

Both of them listened attentively, nodding from time to time, firmly remembering the experiences shared by Fugaku.

After Fugaku finished speaking, he gave his son a look.

Itachi understood and took over the conversation, revealing the abilities of his own eyes—Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi.

Among them.

The awakening of Amaterasu was obviously inherited from Fugaku's Fire Release talent. The determination of Tsukuyomi, on the other hand, was a reflection of Itachi's genjutsu talent.

One technique was the strongest physical attack, and the other was the strongest mental attack.

Then it was Tetsuhi's turn.

"My Mangekyou eye technique, both the left and right eyes have the same ability, named 'Takemikazuchi'. The power of the ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu I cast will be amplified by Takemikazuchi. Depending on the amount of eye power I invest, the amplification can reach up to four times." He revealed his ability without reservation.

This technique was awakened due to Tetsuhi's dissatisfaction with his own mediocrity and his intense desire to become stronger.

The effect of Takemikazuchi seemed very similar to Sage Mode.

Tetsuhi's original strength was stronger than an average Jonin but weaker than an elite Jonin. With the amplification of Takemikazuchi, his strength could leap a great level and enter Kage level.

Of course the weakness of this technique was also similar to Sage Mode, that is, the duration was relatively short, not exceeding ten minutes.

Fortunately, as long as Hashirama's cells were transplanted, this problem could be improved, greatly extending the duration of Takemikazuchi, making Tetsuhi a true Kage-level powerhouse.

This once again proved that Hashirama's cells were indeed a good thing.

"A very practical ability." Fugaku commented on Tetsuhi's eye technique.

Takemikazuchi, although not as unpredictable as other Mangekyou abilities, making it hard for opponents to defend against, was practical and not flashy.

Finally, it was Dan's turn.

In the face of the expectant gazes of the three, Dan thought for a moment and revealed "Ame-no-Mikoto."

After Fugaku and the others understood the ability of Ame-no-Mikoto, they couldn't help but show shocked expressions.

As long as the place can be seen by the Mangekyou, one can use eye power to teleport oneself there instantly.

This was the strongest teleportation technique.

Whether it was used for offensive strikes or retreats, one could move freely and control the battlefield.

However, to successfully use this technique, the conditions were very strict.

On the one hand, the farther the focus of the gaze, the longer the teleportation distance, the more eye power consumed.

On the other hand, it was not a space-time ninjutsu, but a material teleportation. Only Dan's robust body could withstand the tearing caused by teleportation.

Even for Dan, he could not use this technique consecutively in a short period of time.

The special thing about Ame-no-Mikoto was.

For Fugaku and the others, if they exchanged each other's Mangekyou Sharingan, they could use each other's abilities after adaptation and practice.

But no one dared to use Dan's Mangekyou, using it would be equivalent to suicide.

Ame-no-Mikoto could be said to be his exclusive eye technique.

Dan was the strongest

in taijutsu, this was universally acknowledged. Whether it was dismantling Susanoo with his bare hands or beating the Fourth Raikage, it proved that his strength was unmatched.

In comparison.

Speed was once considered by many to be Dan's biggest weakness.

Those people were obviously wrong.

Fugaku and the others realized that Dan, with Ame-no-Mikoto, could get close to any enemy, and then use his invincible fists to blow all enemies away.

Actually, there's more to it, the ultimate combination technique involves using "Ame-no-Mikoto" to get close to the enemy, then immediately launching "Za Warudo" to deliver a "Serious Punch" in the stopped time.

This sequence of moves can instantly kill any enemy. No one can withstand it.

At this point, Dan, in a shinobi world where the Six Paths level has not yet appeared, can indeed be said to be invincible.

As for Dan's other ability—Amanojaku, he does not plan to tell anyone.

After all, this technique is even more likely to arouse suspicion and fear than the Tengai Shinsei.

If Fugaku and the others knew about the existence of Amanojaku, they would probably be on tenterhooks all day, worrying about being played by Dan, and thus be in constant anxiety.

After this exchange.

In front of Fugaku and the others, Dan took out the Sealing Book from his waist, unfolded it, and said: "This records a forbidden jutsu invented by the Second Hokage, called Edo Tensei. With it, we can resurrect Tobirama and other deceased Uchihas."

Edo Tensei is an S-class forbidden jutsu, involving many complex theories, and it's extremely difficult to learn.

For Dan, whose brain is full of muscles, mastering this technique is somewhat... challenging.

So, he chose to give the Sealing Book to Fugaku, letting the relevant talents of the Uchiha clan study it.

As for Dan's reason for resurrecting Tobirama.

He was purely out of interest, wanting to see for himself how overpowered the jutsu, which was claimed to be the biggest bug in the original work, really was.

At that time, through Edo Tensei, he might even find new fun.

Fugaku was sharp-minded.

While talking to his nephew, he saw some clues and suddenly asked: "Dan, you're not... going to act with us?"

Sure enough, Dan gave a slight smile and said to his brother-in-law: "I'm going back to Konoha."

Rather than embarking on the boring escape route with the Uchiha clan, Dan preferred to return to Konoha and watch it head towards destruction.

Upon hearing this, Itachi immediately said with a determined face: "Uncle, I'll go back with you."

He wanted to return to Konoha to kill Danzo, to fulfill his vow and avenge Shisui.

Dan looked at his nephew, stretched out two fingers, and poked Itachi's forehead: "I'm enough on my own. The Uchiha clan needs at least three pairs of Mangekyou to guard it in order to safely reach the sea and find a new home."

Fugaku also patted Itachi on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Itachi, listen to your uncle, don't be impulsive. First, heal your wounds, then transplant Hashirama's cells with Tetsuhi. For you, this is the most important thing right now."

"..."

Itachi wanted to say something but stopped, finally nodding reluctantly.

At this time, outside the tent.

Mikoto, who was carrying tea, suddenly noticed a somewhat sneaky figure, wandering around the tent.

"Axu, what are you doing here? It's so late and you haven't slept yet, are you looking for the clan leader?"

After seeing the other's face, Mikoto walked up and asked with concern.

The Axu in her mouth was a woman named Uchiha Chisuko.

Chisuko had short hair that reached her ears, and she was petite, standing just over 1.5 meters tall. She had a pretty and cute face, and a shy personality, often liking to daydream alone.

She was often mistaken for a teenage girl.

But appearances can be deceiving.

Chisuko was actually 24 years old, one of the few female shinobi in the Uchiha clan, and her strength was quite formidable, ranking in the top ten within the clan.

As a female shinobi of the Uchiha clan, Mikoto was a few years older than Chisuko and had known her since childhood. Over the years, she had always treated and cared for Chisuko like a younger sister.

A day ago, in that fierce battle, Chisuko survived due to her strength and luck, but the family members who fought alongside her were not so fortunate.

She lost her father and brother.

Afterwards, upon hearing the news, Mikoto comforted Chisuko all the way, worried that she couldn't bear such a blow.

In response to Mikoto's concern.

"No, nothing." Chisuko just nodded and said a sentence, glanced at the tent, and then walked away muttering quietly.

Mikoto sighed and shook her head.

Axu was good at everything, but sometimes she liked to mumble, her voice was so small that people couldn't hear clearly, which made her seem a bit mysterious.

Especially this time, it obviously gave Axu a great shock, exacerbating her symptoms.

At this time the four people in the tent came out.

"Dan, you're... going back to Konoha?"

When Mikoto heard her brother's plan, she couldn't help but be surprised, and then worried for Dan.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Dan comforted Mikoto a few words, told her to take good care of herself, and then under the gaze of several people, he turned and walked into the night.

Heading north.

Half an hour later.

Dan passed through an open space in the forest, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and suddenly stopped.

"How long do you plan to follow me? Come out."

He turned around and spoke to the dark forest.

Creak. Uchiha Chisuko stepped on the dry branches on the ground and slowly came out.

"Do you have something to ask me?" Dan recognized that the other party was a shinobi from his clan and casually asked.

"Why?" Chisuko's face turned red, and she asked nervously, almost stuttering.

It was clear that she was very afraid of Dan.

"What do you mean by 'why'?" Dan was puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Chisuko trembled, and it took her a long time to muster the courage to question Dan:

"You... you deliberately instigated the Uchiha to break with the village, right... you deliberately sent our clansmen to their deaths... you... you killed my father and brother!"

When she said the last sentence, she suddenly raised her voice and became particularly excited.

Chisuko thought that Dan would deny it, but she didn't expect.

"You figured it out." Dan smiled, then spread his hands and said, "But in my view, I didn't kill those clansmen, but gave them a chance to die heroically. The ones who really killed your father and brother were clearly Konoha, how can you blame me..."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Chisuko shouted, interrupting Dan's sophistry.

At the same time, her eyes quickly turned blood red with three tomoe, and then—underwent another change. After the three tomoe spun violently, they formed a more complex pattern.

Six-petal pinwheel.

Another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Oh? Interesting." Dan looked at Chisuko's eyes, revealing an interested gaze.

It seemed that Chisuko had awakened the Mangekyou due to witnessing the death of her father and brother. But out of distrust for Dan, she deliberately hid her abilities.

Until now, she confronted Dan face to face, wanting to question him.

After activating the Mangekyou, Chisuko suddenly changed, her previous timidity and cowardice vanished, and a terrifying smile gradually appeared on her face.

"I'm going to kill you, hehe..." Her eyes were fixed on Dan, she laughed crazily, murmuring to herself while taking out several kunai from her ninja tool bag.

Seeing her like this, Dan couldn't help but shake his head:

"Another lunatic."

Strange, why did he say "another"?

Just as he finished speaking.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

With Chisuko's blood-red eyes wide open, those kunai were thrown out by her, whistling towards Dan.