Chapter:32

"Fugaku, you're back!"

As Uchiha Fugaku returned to the Uchiha clan compound, he was greeted by Uchiha Mikoto at the entrance. She stood in a graceful kimono, her gentle smile and elegant demeanor always welcoming. Even in traditional attire, her beauty and poise could not be hidden.

"Yes," Fugaku nodded.

After facing the accusations from Danzo right upon his return, his mood had soured, but the sight of Mikoto lifted his spirits.

As he removed his sandals at the entrance, Mikoto moved forward gracefully, removing the outer layer of his clothing that was dusty from the journey. He stood still, allowing her soft touch and familiar scent to calm his previously agitated mind.

Suddenly, the sound of light footsteps echoed through the hallway, and a small boy with black hair and dark eyes ran toward him. It was Uchiha Sasuke, still young and full of energy.

"Father!" Sasuke called out happily.

Fugaku smiled as he gently placed a hand on Sasuke's head. "You didn't slack off while I was gone, did you?"

In the past, Fugaku had focused more on Itachi, seeing him as the future of the Uchiha clan, while paying little attention to Sasuke. However, knowing Sasuke's future potential, he had started to spend more time training and nurturing him.

"No! If you don't believe me, ask mother," Sasuke replied proudly.

Mikoto chuckled, "It's true, Fugaku. Sasuke has been working hard these past few days."

"Good," Fugaku nodded in approval, lifting Sasuke up as they all walked into the house together.

After looking around, Fugaku noticed someone was missing. "Where is Itachi?" he asked.

"He left on a mission a few days ago," Mikoto replied.

Sasuke's face fell. "He promised to train with me, but he broke his promise again."

"He has duties, Sasuke. Sometimes missions take priority," Fugaku said, trying to comfort his youngest son.

Though he kept his face calm, Fugaku's mind was racing. The timing of Itachi's mission coincided with the destruction of the Root team that Danzo had mentioned. It was likely that Itachi had been sent to investigate the matter.

With Itachi away, Fugaku realized he would have more freedom to act, without the watchful eye of his eldest son. This was a fortuitous development.

After spending some time training with Sasuke and chatting with Mikoto, Fugaku excused himself and went into his study. Locking the door behind him, he moved to a hidden section of the room. Pushing aside the bookcase, he revealed a concealed staircase leading down to a secret underground chamber.

This was a private room where Fugaku's predecessor had stored important items.

Lighting a small lamp, he descended the stairs and entered the spacious underground room. The chamber was lined with a few scrolls, ninja tools, and weapons, and at the back was a large training area.

He stepped into the center of the practice field and unfurled a scroll, releasing the seal on a body he had acquired.

*Poof!*

With a puff of smoke, the body of White Zetsu appeared before him, lying lifeless on the ground.

"Finally, I can address the issue with my eyes," Fugaku said to himself, his tone filled with anticipation.

Ever since his battle with Kakuzu, where he had used the Mangekyō Sharingan and unleashed Susanoo, his eyesight had deteriorated rapidly. He knew that if he continued fighting at this level, blindness was inevitable. But now, with White Zetsu's body in his possession, he had a solution.

Activating his Mangekyō Sharingan, Fugaku's left eye began to spin rapidly as he invoked a unique ability called *Corpse Melting.*

*Buzz...*

A black, opaque vortex formed in the air as Fugaku grabbed White Zetsu's body and guided it into the vortex. Inside, White Zetsu's body began to dissolve in a strange black liquid, breaking down until only a biological tissue remained. This tissue was then absorbed by Fugaku, coursing through his body and interacting with his cells.

His body immediately responded to the change. A burning sensation spread through his entire system, causing him to break out in a sweat. His body, down to the cellular level, was undergoing rapid transformations.

Then, slowly, a cool sensation began to replace the burning one, especially around his eyes. It felt as if a soothing balm had been applied to his tired, damaged vision. The sharp decline in his sight was now being reversed.

"It's actually healing..." Fugaku murmured in astonishment.

He had expected the Hashirama cells from White Zetsu to prevent further damage to his eyes, but not to repair the damage already done. The healing process would take time—probably a month—but it was happening, something not even Tsunade, Konoha's top medical ninja, could have accomplished.

"Not only will I avoid blindness, but my eyes will be restored completely!"

Fugaku's heart swelled with triumph. By merging his body with Hashirama's cells, he had gained more than he anticipated. While it was unlikely he would acquire the full extent of the Sage's body, the regenerative abilities he had gained were clearly restoring his vision.

Uchiha Fugaku smiled, knowing that his future battles would no longer be limited by the strain on his eyes.

**(End of Chapter)**

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