Chapter 254

Kaito's final choices weren't too surprising. One was to steal the 'Secret Technique: Another's Path' from Sylas.

The other was Queen Lissandra's 'Secret Technique: Ice Tomb'.

For now, Kaito had no use for the 'Secret Technique: Another's Path'. He planned to maintain a connection with Orochimaru.

Once he has ascertained the situation with Hiruko, he would definitely take action.

Kaito's primary reason for choosing this technique was in anticipation of that day.

However, it seemed that Uchiha Itachi still hadn't handled Hiruko up to this point, which made Kaito even more displeased with him.

Being clueless is one thing, but now without abilities, why hasn't he hung himself with a thick branch yet?

Of course, it's better that he doesn't. After all, someone like Obito shouldn't benefit from his eyes.

Kaito is still waiting for the day Sasuke will finish him off, breaking his last straw and handing over his eyes to Sasuke.

Moreover, Kaito could clearly see Sasuke's transformation over this period. The young Uchiha already had a bloodthirsty scent about him.

Kaito also heard from Kakashi and Shisui that Sasuke had already activated his Sharingan.

Such a change surprised Kaito, but he was also very pleased. It showed that Sasuke had genuinely grown.

Strictly speaking, Sasuke's activation of the Sharingan was two years later than in the original story.

In the original, Sasuke's eyes were activated when Itachi slaughtered their clan and then showed Sasuke the memories of him killing their parents.

Under such intense trauma, Sasuke activated his Sharingan. Unfortunately, due to a lack of proper guidance, he didn't realize this.

Only when he was on a mission with Kakashi, encountering Zabuza and Haku and witnessing Naruto almost being killed by Haku, did he unleash this power.

Although he activated his Sharingan two years later now, he is aware of its existence and also has access to a wealth of Uchiha resources.

His growth is definitely better than in the original story, and he will undoubtedly progress faster!

"As for the Ice Tomb, I'll use it to practice the power of Yin Release. 

The power of Yin Release and Yang Release are both latent forces. Once I've mastered Yin Release, I can naturally try to harness Yang Release."

Kaito silently thought, genuinely curious about how to utilize these latent powers.

While choosing Wood Release could achieve this effect, as an Uchiha Kaito, he would prioritize Yin Release.

Moreover, Tsunade is currently in Konoha. It would be hard for him to openly choose Wood Release without explaining.

After all, he's not Uchiha Madara. He doesn't have any particular preference for Wood Release.

"Knock knock knock."

While Kaito was deep in thought, there was a sudden knock on his door.

This made Kaito slightly puzzled, but he still sat up and said, "The door isn't locked, come in."

As Kaito finished speaking, someone quickly entered. Seeing the person, Kaito couldn't help but smile slightly. It was Shisui.

Shisui's performance this time was also commendable. Even though he didn't do much in the fight, he did an excellent job protecting others.

Especially after Kaito heard from another person, Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan had evolved while protecting them.

Such a change made Kaito immediately realize that this young man's Mangekyō Sharingan might have reached the third stage.

The third stage of the Mangekyō Sharingan is its limit. Although there are varying degrees of strength within this stage, reaching it is no easy feat.

Shisui's progress made Kaito very happy. After all, the stronger Shisui becomes, the more he can assist Kaito.

Kaito didn't know how to grant Shisui the power of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Perhaps there's no hope for that in this lifetime.

But even if there's no chance, finding a way to enhance one's power to at least reach the limit of the third stage Mangekyō Sharingan is still possible.

After all, Shisui also has the power of Zetsu as support. In some ways, his eyes won't be affected by the consumption of ocular power.

Under such circumstances, seeking ways to enhance oneself is entirely normal.

"Why are you here? Why not take some rest?" 

While thinking, Kaito asked Shisui with a smile.

"I'm sorry about this time. Facing such an opponent, I had no chance to hold back, or else I, or even all of us, could have died."

"I know that. I've never thought there was anything wrong with what you did."

Shisui smiled and then found a place to sit before continuing to speak.

"This place of yours is much better than the outside, and definitely better than my sickroom."

"Come on, I am the Chief of the Security Department. In this camp, apart from Tsunade, my position is the highest," Kaito said with a smile, sitting up. After all, what he said was true.

"By the way, why did you come to see me instead of resting? Ever since that day we left, you've seemed a bit out of it. At first, I thought you were just tired, but then I realized you might have something on your mind. I'm curious, what's bothering Uchiha Shisui?"

Indeed, since leaving, Shisui's demeanor had been peculiar. Kaito often noticed him finding a quiet spot to ponder deeply. Apart from that, he often seemed lost in thought, as if contemplating something.

Initially, Kaito wondered if Shisui had been traumatized by their recent mission. After all, the casualties inflicted on Iwagakure were almost unimaginable. And it wasn't just the Iwa-ninjas; many civilians living near the border likely suffered as well. The aftereffects of their mission were so terrifying that even Kaito wasn't sure of the extent of the destruction.

Regarding the Iwa-ninjas, Kaito believed that Shisui, being a competent ninja, wouldn't be overly empathetic. But being a responsible ninja, Shisui would always uphold his duty towards civilians. Kaito genuinely worried that the unintended consequences of their mission might have affected the civilians, causing Shisui great distress.

"There indeed are some questions that I've been curious about, and there are some issues I want to discuss seriously," Shisui said, nodding solemnly. He gazed at Kaito for a while before slowly speaking. 

His next two questions took Kaito by surprise, making him burst out laughing.

"Firstly, I want to confirm something, or perhaps I'm not sure if I saw things correctly. Before this, I noticed that your eyes seemed to have changed once again, and this time they appeared even more intimidating. As for the second question, I've always been curious about your stance on the other villages and how you view peace within the ninja world."

Shisui's two questions were indeed interesting: one concerning Kaito's eyes and the other about the broader issues of the ninja world.

When Kaito met with Shisui back then, he never thought of closing his eyes.

After all, at that time, he didn't pay much attention or think about many things. Even if he noticed his own people arriving, he didn't give it much thought.

The evolution of his eyes was definitely something to be pleased about, even though explaining it would be complicated.

But now, being the clan head of the Uchiha, there were times when he didn't need to explain much.

Even if he had to explain, he could just make up some stories.

After all, for the Uchihas, Kaito's existence and development were truly baffling.

Kaito's performance was so incredible, and his power was immensely strong.

Those clan members who came with Kakuzu to protect Sasuke, Kaito knew very well what they were thinking.

He hardly doubted that his actions would be exaggerated to some extent and then spread within the clan.

If his performance had already been so exaggerated, then what was the big deal if something even more exaggerated happened to him?

At worst, Kaito could attribute his changes to the cells of White Zetsu.

After all, the performance of White Zetsu's cells was so effective that even if he exaggerated their effects a bit more, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Regarding the peace in the ninja world, it was evident that Shisui was still concerned about the ordinary people affected by the war.

And as the vice-clan head of the Uchiha, Kaito didn't hide many things from him.

He clearly knew that Kaito's target for this mission was the Grass Country, intending to thoroughly conquer it.

However, what puzzled Shisui was what would happen after the occupation.

He wanted answers now. He wanted to understand Kaito, and that wasn't strange at all.

Having clarified these points, Kaito stretched lazily and then spoke with a smile.

"I understand. Your points of doubt are very precise and problematic. I never imagined you to be so sharp, pinpointing so many key and essential pieces of information to ask about.

However, these matters might be secrets to others, but for you, they shouldn't be."

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