Konoha cat breeder

Chapter 258: Naka Shrine

"Tonari-kun, did you discover something?" Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but ask.

Tonari had been staring at the stone tablet for a long time before he finally managed to decipher its contents.

However, it wasn't what he was looking for, nor was it related to the Mangekyō Sharingan that Fugaku was concerned about. Instead, it described the special nature of Uchiha blood, the reasons behind the evolution of the Sharingan, and other related details.

For Tonari, this information wasn't particularly useful. The same was true for Fugaku.

Shaking his head, Tonari turned his gaze to another ancient stone tablet.

This time, he finally found something valuable.

His eyes lit up.

"Fugaku, I don't know how to explain this strange contradiction. I don't recognize a single character on this stone tablet, yet it's as if a voice in my mind is telling me its meaning."

Fugaku was taken aback. This was the first time he had ever heard of such a phenomenon.

If it were anyone else saying this, he would have dismissed it as nonsense and smacked them away. But this was Tonari, and he was speaking with utmost seriousness.

Given Tonari's status and credibility, Fugaku had no choice but to take his words seriously.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Then… what does it say?"

"Mangekyō Sharingan," Tonari said in a deep voice, revealing the name.

"Mangekyō… Sharingan?"

Fugaku's eyes gleamed with excitement as he immediately followed up, "Is that the name of the form the Sharingan takes after evolving past the three-tomoe stage?"

Tonari nodded heavily. **"Mangekyō Sharingan doesn't just enhance the existing abilities of the Sharingan—it also manifests unique abilities tailored to the user's strengths.

It's called the Mangekyō because its powers are ever-changing. No two Mangekyō Sharingan are exactly the same, and their abilities vary from person to person.

This stone tablet describes the fearsome might of the Mangekyō Sharingan with a single phrase:

'The supreme celestial eye that sees through the three realms, possessing world-shaking and earth-shattering power.'"**

Hearing this, Fugaku's heart pounded with excitement.

At this moment, one thought echoed in his mind:

This is it! This is what we've been searching for!

Tonari could understand his excitement. If their roles were reversed and he had just learned about the Mangekyō Sharingan, he would be even more elated.

Fugaku grabbed Tonari's shoulders tightly, his eyes locked onto him.

Tonari could see the bloodshot veins surfacing in his eyes—not from activating the Sharingan, but purely from his overwhelming excitement.

"Tonari-kun… does it mention how to awaken it?" His voice trembled slightly.

For someone as composed as Fugaku, to have his voice shake like this spoke volumes about how much this revelation meant to him.

However, Tonari could only shake his head.

If the stone tablet truly recorded the method of awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, Uchiha Madara wouldn't have left it intact when he departed.

It merely confirmed the existence of the Mangekyō Sharingan, and only those who had already awakened it could read the stone tablet.

In other words, its contents were nearly useless.

But Tonari didn't believe that the Uchiha shrine contained only this limited information.

There had to be more hidden somewhere.

Unfortunately, with Fugaku present, he couldn't search freely.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Fugaku's face.

However, he quickly composed himself.

Just confirming the existence of the Mangekyō Sharingan was already an invaluable discovery.

At the very least, he had something solid to report to the Uchiha elders.

Moreover, this revelation gave him a goal and a path forward. If he could awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, then the Uchiha clan's resurgence was no longer just a dream.

Madara's incredible power likely stemmed from this very ability.

After calming himself, Fugaku asked, "Tonari-kun, did you find the answer you were looking for?"

Tonari sighed softly. "No. But I was only hoping to test my luck anyway. I'm sorry for putting you in a difficult position—you'll probably have to face some consequences because of me."

Fugaku smiled nonchalantly and patted Tonari's shoulder.

"Come on, don't say that. We're close allies, aren't we? At worst, I'll get scolded a little—it's no big deal."

In reality, the revelation about the Mangekyō Sharingan was enough to appease the Uchiha elders. However, since he had taken the risk of bringing an outsider into such a sacred place, he naturally hoped to gain something in return.

That 'something' wasn't necessarily material, but rather a favor.

Given Tonari's current strength and influence, a favor from him was worth more than gold—it was priceless.

Both men were well aware of this.

It was an unspoken transaction.

As Fugaku quietly closed the door, he failed to notice a special marking on the back of it.

If Minato Namikaze were here, he would have recognized it immediately—

The Flying Thunder God seal.

Since he couldn't search freely with Fugaku present, Tonari simply left a mark.

He would return later when he was alone.

This was why he had been willing to do Fugaku this favor.

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After leaving the shrine, Tonari didn't return home. Instead, he went to the training ground.

Kakashi, Shisui, and Itachi were still training diligently.

Kakashi, as a Jonin, was more than capable of instructing Shisui and Itachi. Meanwhile, Shisui, despite only having the two-tomoe Sharingan, was helping Kakashi understand his Sharingan better.

Even though Kakashi had a three-tomoe Sharingan, Shisui's understanding of the eye far surpassed his own.

After all, the Uchiha clan began teaching their members about the Sharingan long before they even awakened it.

As an outsider, Kakashi naturally lacked that foundational knowledge.

Another interesting detail caught Tonari's attention—Shisui seemed to be very interested in Kakashi's short blade.

From time to time, he would ask Kakashi about short-blade combat techniques.

This made sense.

Shisui's teacher had used a short blade, and now he was training with Kakashi, one of Konoha's best short-blade users.

With both of them by his side, it would be a waste for him not to learn the weapon.

Tonari had no objections.

To be honest, Shisui reminded him of his younger self.

His greatest strength was speed, and if he wanted to integrate speed into his combat style, a short blade was the ideal choice.

Just like Tonari had done before.

He continued instructing the three while also analyzing his own body.

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Nightfall.

After sending the three boys home, Tonari silently returned to the Uchiha clan's territory.

Unfortunately, his Flying Thunder God technique was still limited in range, so he had to get very close before he could teleport.

Thankfully, his ability to erase his presence was near flawless.

As he approached the Uchiha shrine, he saw several Uchiha members standing guard outside.

Despite sending so many fighters to the battlefield, the Uchiha still had this many warriors left in Konoha.

The strength of Konoha's strongest clan was undeniable.

Flying Thunder God – First Step!

Without a sound, Tonari teleported into the shrine.

The dim light inside didn't hinder him. With his Mangekyō Sharingan, he could see everything clearly.

He had already searched the entire shrine earlier. If there was something hidden, it had to be…

Underground.

Forming a hand seal, Tonari activated a technique and slowly sank into the ground.

To him, wood, stone, or dirt no longer posed any obstacle.

As he descended deeper, he became increasingly certain—

The secrets he sought were buried below.

And sure enough—

After reaching a certain depth, Tonari entered a sealed chamber.

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