On that fateful day, the police force conducted yet another intense combat exercise.
Amidst the battle, Chiba's Sharingan power finally reached its breakthrough point.
[Congratulations, your Sharingan power has reached the upper limit of the Three-Tomoe stage. Do you agree to exceed the limit and achieve evolution?]
Chiba took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement pulsating within him.
He signaled to his fellow clansmen engaged in combat and hurriedly made his way home.
Standing before the mirror, he braced himself.
"Agree!"
[Congratulations on your Sharingan evolving into the Mangekyō Sharingan]
Hum...
A cool surge of energy flowed into his eyes, and his Sharingan power underwent a profound transformation.
The Sharingan activated automatically, and the three Tomoe spun rapidly, gradually forming a more intricate pattern.
However, Chiba's astonishment knew no bounds as he stared at his reflection.
"How did this happen?"
In the mirror, his left eye bore the Mangekyō Sharingan, but his right eye remained in the state of the Three-Tomoe.
No matter how he looked at it, it seemed awfully awkward!
[Since your Mangekyō Sharingan was awakened through an unconventional method of surpassing limits, it can only be unlocked by increasing your Sharingan power. Your current Sharingan power is only sufficient to awaken one Mangekyō Sharingan.]
Damn!
Chiba took a deep breath. While he understood what the system meant, he couldn't help but feel the urge to curse.
If the eyes were awakened through intense emotional stimulation, he would have attained a dual Mangekyō level naturally.
Yet, he had broken through solely by accumulating Sharingan power, taking a different path altogether.
Almost instantly, Chiba realized a predicament.
To activate the Mangekyō Sharingan, he required a substantial amount of Sharingan power!
If the Uchiha clan were to be annihilated, where could he find new eyes?!
Chiba's expression fluctuated, and his face eventually hardened.
"It seems I must participate in the Night of the Massacre!"
After a long period of contemplation, Chiba finally regained his composure. He silently delved into comprehending the changes brought about by the awakened Mangekyō Sharingan.
The foundational abilities of the Sharingan—foresight, replication, and genjutsu prowess—all experienced tremendous enhancement.
His chakra capacity also increased.
Most importantly, the eye technique within his left eye had awakened.
Foresight, Predict Future in Ten Seconds!
That was the name of the eye technique: Tianshi!
Chiba's spirits lifted at last.
This was likely the first time-related ninjutsu in the entire shinobi world!
Especially in one-on-one battles, it proved to be nothing short of invincible!
Name: Uchiha Chiba Age: 15 years old Affiliation: Konoha Chūnin, Uchiha Clan, Police Force Member
Chakra Level: LV5 (40,000/200,000) Chakra Nature Transformation: Fire Style LV2 (10,360/30,000), Lightning Style LV1... Chakra Control: Fire Style LV2 (6,302/30,000), Lightning Style LV1...
Ninjutsu: Great Fireball Technique LV3 (266/1,000), Body Flicker Technique LV3 (135/1,000), Dragon Fire Technique LV2 (106/1,000)... Genjutsu: This is not that Technique LV3 (118/1,000)...
Physical Abilities: LV4 (2,400/20,000)
Bloodline Limit: Mangekyō Sharingan LV4 (2,803/10,000)
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As Chiba observed his panel, a satisfied smile graced his face.
His skills as a shinobi, physical abilities, genjutsu prowess, and Mangekyō Sharingan had all reached the level of a Kage.
His chakra reserves surpassed even Kage-level expectations.
With several ninjutsu strengthened multiple times and a few acquired advanced techniques, he was practically at the level of a Hexagonal Kage.
In the current ninja world, aside from Nagato, Chiba felt he could be invincible, even against Obito.
But amidst his excitement, Chiba regained his composure when he realized he was still far from reaching the level of the Six Paths.
"Now it's time to find Obito," Chiba whispered to himself.
At that moment, Obito was clandestinely observing Konoha, seeking an opportunity for revenge against both Konoha and the Uchiha clan. He also aimed to instigate a war.
Locating Obito wouldn't be too difficult, as there were only a few hiding spots in Konoha Village. Chiba had also caught glimpses of Obito's presence several times, aided by his memories from his past life.
"A forest and old dilapidated buildings covered in grass," Chiba recalled the information about Obito and compared it to Konoha's terrain in his mind, swiftly pinpointing the target.
The forest was not far from the Uchiha clan's location.
Not long after, Chiba silently emerged in front of an abandoned building within the dense jungle. His gaze fell upon the figure standing before the structure, and he couldn't help but feel surprised.
A pale neck, an enigmatic one-eyed mask, and attire adorned in black—it was Uchiha Obito. Chiba had effortlessly located him.
Filled with curiosity, Chiba furrowed his brow and questioned Obito, "Who are you? Were you the one spying on the Uchiha earlier?"
Obito displayed a hint of surprise at Chiba's sudden appearance, but swiftly composed himself, responding with an inscrutable expression, "Interesting. I didn't expect someone other than Itachi to find me."
Obito openly acknowledged that he was aware of Chiba's existence. Given that Kakashi had been tracking individuals, it was not surprising that Obito was also aware. He then hoarsely stated, "I am Uchiha Madara."
"That's impossible! Madara is dead!" Chiba exclaimed, utterly unconvinced. The idea of Madara being so weakened was inconceivable to him.
Chiba's complexion underwent a drastic change, and he swiftly retorted, "Only my clone perished at the hands of the First Hokage. The true me survived and has endured until this day."
Obito calmly explained the situation. While there were numerous loopholes in his statement, Chiba chose not to dwell on them.
Frowning, as if still skeptical, Chiba spoke in a deep voice, "Well, whether you are Madara or not is none of my concern. But why were you spying on the Uchiha clan? What conspiracy do you have?"
Obito cast a calm glance at Chiba and nonchalantly replied, "Boy, you are not qualified to inquire about my affairs."
Chiba's expression grew cold, and he promptly activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, fixing his gaze upon Obito's contracting pupils. With a sneer, he declared, "Does this qualify me enough?"
Obito stared at Chiba in shock, unable to contain his astonishment. Another individual, besides Itachi, had unlocked the Mangekyō Sharingan.
However, upon observing Chiba's appearance, Obito's eyes held a peculiar expression. Chiba possessed one eye with the Three Tomoe Sharingan and one eye with the Mangekyō Sharingan, a rather unusual combination.
After a long silence, Obito managed to utter a sentence, choked with surprise, "Boy, your Mangekyō Sharingan is unique."
The corner of Chiba's mouth twitched, his expression darkened, and his obsession with acquiring the Double Mangekyō Sharingan grew deeper within his heart.
Upon witnessing Chiba's reaction, Obito couldn't help but laugh, saying, "This haphazardly-formed Mangekyō isn't qualified to inspire awe in front of me, Uchiha Madara. Allow me to demonstrate the power of my Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Kamui!" he proclaimed.
Uzumaki surged forth, and Obito abruptly vanished from his position.
"Laughable? Laughable!" Chiba exclaimed in annoyance.
He promptly employed his Mangekyō Sharingan's ocular technique, causing a myriad of future images to materialize before his eyes. Multiple possibilities unfurled, but one outcome was enough.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Chiba glimpsed Obito's next move.
Swiftly sidestepping, Chiba drew his Short Sword and lightly thrust it toward the spot where Obito had stood just moments ago.