The Rinnegan and Marisa

Hokage's Office.

The room was filled with the strong aroma of alcohol. After several bottles, Tsunade's face was flushed, showing clear signs of intoxication.

If she didn't want to get drunk, no amount of good alcohol would work; she could just use chakra to dispel the alcohol from her system.

That's a basic skill for female ninjas.

Unfortunately, chakra can't dispel the sorrows in one's heart.

But alcohol can.

So Tsunade ended up drinking too much, getting thoroughly drunk.

"My disciple... turned out to be a spy, haha... how laughable, Tsunade."

Tsunade murmured to herself, a self-mocking expression on her face, then suddenly glared at Dan, stammering questions:

"Tell me... why did you... let Karin go? Damn it, daring to trick me like this, I won't forgive her..."

"Still stubborn. If you didn't want to let Karin go, you would have acted long ago. It wouldn't have been up to me to step in."

Dan looked at Tsunade, put down his wine glass, and said calmly, "Forcing Karin to stay wouldn't keep her heart here. So I let her go back. When she finally comes to her senses and cuts ties with the Akatsuki, she will naturally return to Konoha. By then, she'll be truly your daughter."

Hearing this, even in her drunken state, Tsunade was taken aback.

This Sixth Hokage really had her best interests at heart.

After a moment of silence.

"Are you sure... Karin will come back?" Tsunade asked softly, her eyes fixed on Dan.

Dan smiled, speaking with deep meaning:

"Once someone has tasted love, they won't let go easily. As long as your motherly love for Karin is genuine, she will return to you. It's just a matter of time."

"You... teaching me about love? Do you even understand love?"

Tsunade was annoyed by Dan's lecture and raised her fist to punch him in the chest, but due to her drunkenness, her punch was weak and soft.

Harmless.

Moreover, after throwing the punch, her upper body lost balance, and she fell into Dan's arms.

If someone else were present, they might think they were flirting.

"Love? Haven't you heard? The Uchiha are a clan of love, no one understands love better than us. This love is the source of our strength."

Dan spoke seriously as if he truly believed it.

Tsunade didn't argue back.

"Thank you."

She whispered softly, then leaned against Dan's chest and fell asleep, soon snoring lightly.

Dan carried Tsunade to the bed and covered her with a blanket.

Then, he walked to the large floor-to-ceiling window in the office and gazed out at the view of Konoha.

High-rise buildings, bustling streets; the Konoha before him was more prosperous than ever.

Unfortunately.

This prosperity was merely a facade, ready to be destroyed at any moment, as many enemies still lurked in the shadows.

The Akatsuki, Orochimaru and Black Zetsu, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya, and the Otsutsuki clan could descend upon the ninja world anytime.

Sigh.

After having a wife and children, he wanted a peaceful life, which seemed difficult to achieve.

Dan sighed inwardly, then began to think of countermeasures.

Whoosh.

A pair of purple eyes with concentric rings appeared in his gaze, emanating a mysterious and noble aura.

The Rinnegan.

These eyes, which Dan awakened two years ago, took him less than a third of the time it took Madara.

In two years, he gradually adapted to the power of the Rinnegan, developing its potential, bringing his own strength infinitely close to the level of the Six Paths.

If you include Dan's substitute power—the ability to stop time, "Za Warudo."

Now, even facing the resurrected Sage of Six Paths or Kaguya Otsutsuki, he had a fighting chance.

As for Uzumaki Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru, and the soon-to-be resurrected previous Hokages, including Uchiha Madara, none could catch Dan's eye.

But these small fry hiding in the shadows were still a problem.

In that case, let's lure them out and eliminate them all.

Naruto guessed right.

Dan had not yet sensed the presence of the Gedo Statue, let alone summoned it.

But in truth, Dan had little interest in becoming the so-called Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

Because that was pure external power, not the revelation from the God of Muscle.

Dan didn't need such a thing.

However, using the concept of the Ten-Tails to "fish" was a good idea.

Thus.

Dan's Rinnegan flashed with a massive burst of chakra.

In the next second.

Boom.

A ten-meter-wide pillar of purple energy shot up from the Heavenly Pavilion, piercing the sky.

The immense chakra energy dispersed the clouds over Konoha.

"What's going on?"

"A terrifying chakra wave is emanating from the Heavenly Pavilion. Is it the Hokage-sama? Is something wrong?"

At this moment.

Countless villagers in Konoha stopped what they were doing, looked up at the sky, and expressed uncertainty.

In the shocked gazes of millions.

The infinite ocular power in the air formed a gigantic pair of Rinnegan, each eye spanning over a thousand meters, coldly surveying the ground below.

Under these eyes.

Everyone felt like a transparent person, their entire being laid bare, without any secrets.

As the Rinnegan slowly rotated, the overwhelming oppressive sensation caused many to collapse, terrified out of their wits.

Just as the village was about to descend into chaos.

The village's broadcast, radio, and everyone's mobile phones received the same message.

"Don't panic. This is the Sixth Hokage Uchiha Dan awakening the legendary Sage of Six Paths' eyes—the Rinnegan, a sign of good fortune!"

The Sage of Six Paths' eyes? The eyes of a sage?

Once the villagers processed this, the entire village erupted in waves of cheers, like a tsunami.

"Long live Hokage-sama!"

"Heaven bless Konoha!"

"..."

Uchiha Compound.

"Itachi, look."

In the yard, Uchiha Izumi, heavily pregnant, was being supported by Itachi during their walk. She looked up at the sky in amazement.

She and Itachi were married, and their child was about to be born, a marriage envied by many.

"Uncle has indeed awakened the Rinnegan."

Itachi looked at the gigantic eyes in the sky, feeling a mix of envy and awe.

The Rinnegan, this legendary sage's eyes, were the ultimate dream of every Uchiha.

What kind of eyes were they, really?

Itachi believed that if given the chance, many of his clansmen would give anything to experience the view from the pinnacle of the ninja world.

But he was an exception, as he now had a family.

Family was what mattered most.

Thinking of this, Itachi stopped gazing at the sky and instead looked down, gently touching Izumi's swollen belly.

Feeling the movements of the little life inside, a gentle smile appeared on his face.

In the neighboring yard.

Fugaku and Mikoto were also looking at the Rinnegan in the sky with shock.

"Mikoto, do you see? Your brother... might become the second Sage of Six Paths."

Fugaku remarked with satisfaction.

"No, he is not the second Sage of Six Paths."

Mikoto shook her head slowly, her eyes shining, "He is the first Uchiha Dan, unique in this era."

At the same time.

In the indoor training field of the ninja academy, a special taijutsu sparring match was taking place.

A genin vs. fifteen chūnin.

These fifteen chūnin were no ordinary ones; they were the elite, each with the potential to become jōnin.

But to everyone's surprise—

They were being dominated by the genin, struggling and complaining.

Their opponent was a figure with shoulder-length black hair, standing over six feet tall, with a broad and imposing presence.

This person's fists were like sledgehammers, moving with force and speed, causing the chūnin to flee in panic, looking pathetic.

During this time.

A girl with long hair down to her waist and a cute face rushed into the training field, her Byakugan activated, searching the crowd.

She was Hyuga Hanabi, Hyuga Hiashi's younger daughter. At just ten years old, she was a genin at the ninja academy.

"Marisa-sama, come out and look, there are... huge eyes in the sky."

Hanabi shouted upon seeing the familiar figure.

"Hmm?"

The person turned around and said, "Hanabi, don't cause trouble. I'm in the middle of a fight."

Though she had a tall, muscular build, her voice and appearance confirmed she was a girl.

Or rather, a young girl.

Because she was only eight years old, though she looked mature for her age.

She was Marisa Uchiha, the daughter of the Sixth Hokage, and a genin of Konoha.

"I'm not lying, Marisa-sama. The villagers are saying that the Hokage-sama has awakened the Rinnegan!"

Hanabi said breathlessly.

Though younger by two years, Hanabi naturally called Marisa "big sister."

In fact, not only Hanabi, but even the older students at the academy called Marisa the same.

As for why.

Hanabi was saved by Marisa when bullied, and Marisa claimed she would protect Hanabi,

 making her follow.

For the older students, most of them had been beaten by Marisa and forced to respect her.

"Rinnegan? Dad got even stronger, huh, this is bad."

Marisa's face turned grim, clearly not happy.

She glanced at the fifteen chūnin surrounding her, and snorted, "Let's call it a day. I'm not interested in playing with you guys."

"Marisa!"

A leading chūnin shouted angrily, "Do you think you can come and go as you please? Don't think we won't get serious. The Hokage-sama said no matter who beats his daughter, he won't hold it against them."

This guy, beaten the worst by Marisa, was unwilling to let her leave so easily.

"Yare yare, can't be helped."

Marisa sighed, raising her fists again.

"Attack!"

Fifteen chūnin, eyes fierce, charged at her like wolves.

Even a jōnin, in such a small space, facing so many, couldn't handle this.

Marisa, despite her intimidating appearance, was just an eight-year-old girl. How strong could she be, even as the Hokage's daughter?

With this thought, the chūnin decided to crush her spirit, making her less arrogant at the academy.

As they closed in, Marisa remained expressionless. Just as they were about to reach her, she coldly said four words:

"Za~ Warudo!"

Next second.

Buzz.

A strange energy burst from Marisa, spreading at super-light speed across the world.

Everything lost color. The fifteen chūnin, with fierce expressions and raised fists, froze like statues.

Simultaneously.

A large, blue-purple figure appeared silently behind Marisa.

It had flaming black hair, and a muscular build, and wore only a white loincloth, exuding a wild and domineering aura.

Stand: Star Platinum.

Clearly.

Dan's theory of inherited Stand powers was successful.

His daughter Marisa not only inherited his strength but also awakened a Stand similar to his "The World," called "Star Platinum."

Both were close-combat humanoid Stands with the same ability to stop time.

Then.

"Ora Ora Ora Ora!"

In less than two seconds, Marisa and Star Platinum unleashed hundreds of punches.

Shadowy fists rained down like a storm.

Time resumed.

Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam!

In a series of thudding impacts and pained cries, the fifteen chūnin were sent flying, landing on the ground, walls, and stands.

None could stand, the lightest injuries needing two or three days of recovery.

"Using a Stand is cheating, but I gave you a chance, and you still asked for it."

Marisa muttered, then turned to leave.

In the stands.

"Such terrifying violence, is she really... only eight? At this age, she has jōnin-level strength. Truly Uchiha Dan's daughter."

Kabuto muttered, adjusting his glasses.

As a teacher at the academy, he had been closely observing Marisa's growth.

She was undoubtedly a monster.

Of course.

This was due to her monstrous father.

Thinking this, Kabuto looked out the window at the sky.

Compared to Marisa, the huge purple eyes in the sky were of greater concern.

Not only Kabuto.

Spies from other factions in Konoha were also mobilizing, sending out reports about Uchiha Dan awakening the Rinnegan.

Soon, the ninja world was shaken.