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The Sharingan.
The ultimate secret technique of the Uchiha clan's bloodline power.
To be more precise, it is a manifestation of Yin Release chakra, a power on the spiritual level. The Uchiha clan's so-called awakening of the Sharingan, the promotion of tomoe, and the subsequent qualitative change evolving to the Mangekyo Sharingan level...
These are all developments of their own bloodline power.
In the original story, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju's summary of the Uchiha clan's power was indeed quite accurate, but it was only one-sided.
Gaining powerful feedback from intense emotional fluctuations.
This judgment was not wrong.
Throughout the generations of the Uchiha clan, the awakening of the Sharingan, and especially the acquisition of the Mangekyo Sharingan, were indeed accompanied by intense emotional fluctuations, and almost always changes brought about by negative emotions.
But what must be understood is, are these so-called emotional fluctuations under negative emotions the root cause?
No!
This is merely a means.
A method to trigger changes in one's own spirit, thereby guiding out this special Kekkei Genkai power existing within one's bloodline.
In other words, this is at most a sufficient condition.
Not a necessary and sufficient condition!
In Menma's comprehensive view, the most important point is to establish the activation of bloodline power triggered under intense spiritual fluctuations!
Meaning, the method doesn't matter.
It's just that using negative emotions to guide spiritual fluctuations is the most direct and effective way.
After all, seeing one's closest person die in front of oneself, or even killing them personally, the spiritual shock brought by that is absolutely unparalleled.
As long as one isn't an utterly cold-blooded person, their heart will definitely be touched.
Thus causing corresponding spiritual fluctuations, further triggering one's bloodline power.
Although these are currently just Menma's personal subjective judgments, in Menma's view, these are valuable judgments, and previously he also obtained corresponding experimental data support from Orochimaru.
Orochimaru certainly hadn't obtained any pair of Mangekyo Sharingan.
But the number of tomoe Sharingan that passed through his hands was simply too many.
On the night the Uchiha clan was annihilated.
The clan's massive assets, including the Sharingan, were almost entirely bagged by Obito and Danzo. And a large half of Danzo's Sharingan fell into Orochimaru's hands—partly as payment to Orochimaru, and partly as content Danzo entrusted to Orochimaru for research. Otherwise, how do you think Danzo's "Kirin Arm" in the original story came about?
Just relying on Danzo himself to achieve the preliminary balance between Wood Release and Sharingan?
Even from a god's-eye view, that was simply an inferior product, but in this ninja world, achieving such a balance...
Furthermore, allowing a guy like Danzo to use Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan and so many tomoe Sharingan—only Orochimaru's scientific research capabilities could achieve this.
Menma also obtained a massive amount of research materials from Orochimaru.
Because of Menma's investigation and deliberate notification and guidance, Orochimaru further clarified his research direction on the Sharingan.
As long as it falls within the scope of "science."
Then data is everything!
"What!? Other methods? Menma, what do you mean!?"
The moment Sasuke heard Menma's words, his eyes widened instantly. A burst of bright light erupted in his pupils as he stared dead at Menma in front of him.
The Mangekyo Sharingan!
In the words of the man he hated most, it was the clan's ultimate power that required personally killing one's most loved person to obtain.
Because of this.
This power was hailed as a cursed power.
Sasuke wanted to become stronger.
He had even sworn that he wouldn't hesitate even if he had to associate with demons. But the current Sasuke had changed a bit in his mentality. Most importantly, he wasn't willing to use the method Itachi Uchiha spoke of to obtain this power.
He was already disgusted with that guy's arrangements.
"Of course, it means literally what I said. These are some of my past conjectures, supported by research data from Orochimaru. You should be able to judge whether it's true or false, Sasuke. Remember, the most important thing about your clan's power is the strengthening on the self-spiritual level. There is absolutely no need to walk any crooked paths. On this point, I have already greeted Orochimaru. He will assist you too, even if for his own goals. You should understand this point as well. This is also a double-edged sword; it depends on whether you can grasp it yourself. However, I think you shouldn't care about this bit of risk, right?"
Menma took out a scroll from his chest that he had prepared for a long time. While tossing it to Sasuke opposite him, he spoke softly with deep meaning.
Snap!
Sasuke caught it backhanded and nodded with a sneer: "Hmph, of course I understand. I won't care either, if this is the path I must take!"
What Orochimaru's intention was.
Sasuke could guess with his toes.
Not to mention Menma's hint.
Want to obtain his body, to fully get the Uchiha clan's bloodline?
Sasuke indicated: If you have the ability, come and get it!
Even though the Uchiha clan had been annihilated, that pride hidden deep in Sasuke's bones was still solidly Uchiha-flavored.
Wasn't it just a race against time between them!?
Sasuke had ample confidence that he could suppress Orochimaru. That guy was just nourishment for his growth.
"That's good then. The specifics will still depend on yourself."
Menma nodded.
Risk?
Of course there was.
Menma never thought that just because Sasuke succeeded in the original story, he would definitely succeed in this life. After all, Orochimaru was no longer the Orochimaru from the original story.
However, if a similar collision really occurred later, Menma would 100% support Sasuke.
One reason was combat power.
The other more critical reason was trust.
Although with the current Sasuke or Utakata...
Menma couldn't achieve unconditional 100% trust like with Karin, but compared to others, the trust level with Utakata and Sasuke was solid.
And this stuff needed to be cultivated.
Karin was purely an unreplicable special case.
Of course, if possible.
Menma still hoped to do his best to avoid a confrontation between Sasuke and Orochimaru. They were both his "wings."
It was just that the probability was relatively low.
"Mhm, don't worry, Menma."
Sasuke nodded in response.
"Then, I'll return to the Hidden Waterfall Village first. If anything happens in the future, you can contact me anytime, Sasuke. Remember, you are not alone. I also need you very much."
Menma looked at Sasuke with a very serious expression.
Emotions like being moved.
Naturally had no destiny with Sasuke.
But he could equally hear the sincerity in Menma's words.
His heart warmed slightly.
Though on the surface, he still snorted lightly with a very proud look as a response.
A very Sasuke-style answer.
Menma smiled lightly.
"Then, looking forward to our next meeting, Sasuke!"
After waving his hand slightly.
Whoosh!
Menma's figure blurred, leaving the spot directly and heading toward the main gate of the base. Sasuke watched Menma's gradually receding back, a look of determination flowing in his black and white pupils.
Itachi Uchiha, and the Hidden Leaf Village... you all just wait for me!!!
After taking a deep breath, Sasuke turned his head toward his training ground. He had to become stronger as soon as possible, so he could realize his ambitions!!
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After handling the relevant matters.
This trip came to a temporary end.
Menma officially embarked on the road back to the Hidden Waterfall Village with Utakata.
It could be said that this trip perfectly achieved the goals set before leaving the village. Utakata's joining could maximize the strength of their side. Although the Hidden Waterfall Village was considered one of the top existences below the Five Great Ninja Villages, its glorious period had long passed. This was not only reflected in top-tier power—with only the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki Fu alone.
It was even more weakened in the middle and lower-level power.
Cultivating ordinary Jonin, or Chunin and Genin, although seeming simpler than cultivating a Kage-level ninja.
But that was only relatively speaking.
And one or two of them didn't mean much.
What was needed was an improvement in overall quality and quantity.
But that was obviously not achievable in a short time.
"It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate people!"
This was definitely not a joke. Unless Menma used cheats, it was impossible to raise the quantity and quality of Waterfall ninja to a higher level in a short time.
He could only think of ways regarding top-tier power.
Recruiting Utakata was the best embodiment of this approach.
A Kage-level combat power, and a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki at that. Once war broke out, on the frontal battlefield, he could match at least one or two thousand ordinary ninja.
The lethality of Tailed Beasts.
Had been fully proven in the ninja village wars of the past few decades.
Menma's plans in this regard had always been very pragmatic and clear. Utakata was just the beginning. Based on Menma's understanding of the original story's plot, there were still many "wild powers" to be obtained in the ninja world right now.
At least the Three-Tails Isobu, who had temporarily regained freedom, was the next sequential target in Menma's plan.
This was also immediate combat power.
Menma had planned it all out. As soon as news came from Orochimaru locking down the Three-Tails Isobu's location, he would immediately take Karin there. As long as he could successfully persuade the Three-Tails Isobu to join them.
He could directly make Karin the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails.
This could both increase their side's combat power and greatly enhance Karin's self-preservation ability.
It could be said to kill two birds with one stone.
There were also plans in other aspects. Menma intended to arrange them in place one by one in the coming days.
Using the shortest time to strengthen their side's power in all aspects.
However, often, plans can never keep up with changes.
The clash between the three major ninja villages was the biggest variable. Just as Menma brought Utakata back to the Hidden Waterfall Village.
A special piece of intelligence.
Was transmitted from the distant Land of Tea through special channels.
Although the time this message was sent was much later than Menma's departure time, it reached Menma's hands at the same time.
The content recorded on it was also concise and clear.
It was about the clash situation evolved among the three major ninja villages in these few days, and another key piece of information Orochimaru obtained through his channels remaining inside the Hidden Leaf Village.
The moment Menma saw this intelligence, his face also became slightly solemn.
"Accidents really never are absent..."
Menma shook his head with a bit of helplessness.
"Is it about me? Menma?"
Utakata asked with an inquiring look from the side.
"Yes, and no. We can't be completely sure now what impact the clash between the three major ninja villages will bring us. However, what I can be sure of is that our plan needs to be advanced."
Menma handed the intelligence in his hand to Utakata while speaking with some emotion.
Originally, he planned to rest for a while after coming back, get familiar with things, and then launch the next step.
Always executing high-intensity missions, training, or experiments made it easy to feel fatigued.
Time was indeed tight.
But one shouldn't force oneself excessively.
Occasional relaxation was still needed.
But unfortunately, accidents always come so suddenly.
Menma's intention to rest for a few days was impossible to realize.
"So that's how it is? That Fourth Raikage actually suspects the Leaf killed the Cloud ninja he sent out, and also suspects the Leaf captured me? Truly unreasonable..."
Seeing the intelligence above, Utakata also felt somewhat amused in his heart.
"But, does this have anything to do with us? Menma. The collision between the Cloud and the Leaf, plus the Mist's participation—shouldn't this actually be the biggest cover for us? We don't even need Orochimaru to step forward."
Utakata tilted his head to look at Menma, asking with a look of doubt.
"On the surface, it seems so. But what if the Leaf side publishes the intelligence about me and Orochimaru? The situation will be very different."
Menma shook his head lightly.
"Publish it? Publish what? Ah? I understand."
Utakata didn't quite understand at first, but only a few seconds later, he reacted, a look of solemnity appearing on his face.
"This is indeed something that could happen."
After all, he was an older person.
He had mixed in the ninja world for so long.
Once Menma mentioned it, Utakata could react.
"So, we still need to prepare in advance. Let's go, meet our Leader first. Many things still need to be discussed with him!"
Menma nodded.
"Mhm!"
Immediately after.
The two passed through the thin transparent barrier in front of them one after another, heading directly toward the interior of the Hidden Waterfall Village.