Inside the Hokage Mansion.
On the eighth floor, within the training hall.
In the meditation room, Dan sat cross-legged with his back straight, hands resting on his knees, and eyes closed in deep meditation.
Behind him, the wall still displayed the calligraphy of the words “Sitting and Forgetting.” The characters were elegant and free, like dragons in flight, exuding a profound aura.
At a certain moment,
Swish.
Dan abruptly opened his eyes, returning from his meditation to reality.
What was astonishing was—
His eyes alternated between the red and black Taiji yin-yang symbol and the scarlet three-leaf pinwheel, constantly shifting between the two forms.
Eventually, they merged into a more complex pattern.
In Dan’s eye sockets, the new pupils slowly rotated. The intricate design was mesmerizing, capable of enthralling anyone who looked into them.
This was the true Mangekyou Sharingan.
He looked at his palm, where Obito’s transplanted eye had disappeared.
This was because Obito’s eyes had fused with Dan’s, evolving into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.
The Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.
It is said that this eye can only be awakened by transplanting another’s Mangekyou Sharingan, with a higher success rate the closer the blood relationship.
Thus, the birth of an Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan usually occurred between brothers, fathers, and sons.
However,
Even without such a close-blood relationship, successful fusion is possible if one can withstand the rejection.
Dan had achieved this.
He initially planned to use Shisui’s eye but later found Obito’s Kamui Mangekyou to be a better choice.
Speaking of which,
The Eternal Mangekyou is more of a bloodline regression than an evolution of the Sharingan.
Its essence lies in enhancing the host’s ocular power by fusing two Mangekyou Sharingan, thereby increasing the purity of the Sharingan.
If combined with the Senju bloodline—by transplanting Hashirama cells—it grants the so-called “Power of All Things,” closely aligning the bloodline with their common ancestor.
The Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki.
The host’s Sharingan will further evolve in the presence of the Otsutsuki bloodline power. After a relatively long period, it will ultimately awaken the Rinnegan.
How long does this process take?
Referring to the battle at the Valley of the End,
Madara took nearly twenty years to awaken the Rinnegan after biting off a chunk of Hashirama’s flesh, finally achieving it at the end of his life.
However,
Madara transplanted Hashirama cells at an advanced age, with declining physical and mental strength, and a blind eye.
Dan was different.
At the peak of his life, he was in his prime, in much better condition than Madara.
Therefore,
Dan’s time to awaken the Rinnegan would be significantly shorter than Madara’s, possibly even less than ten years.
Once that happened,
With the Rinnegan, Dan would be a true Otsutsuki.
And his Rinnegan abilities, stemming from his own Heavenly Hand Power, Kamui, and Tenma’s capabilities, would be immensely powerful.
In the future, regardless of the enemy,
Whether it be Madara Uchiha, past Hokages, even the revived Sage of Six Paths, Kaguya’s return, or an Otsutsuki invasion…
Dan could face them all with ease.
Additionally,
Dan possessed the Joestar bloodline, granting him the power to stop time.
Dan would become an invincible entity with “The World” and the Rinnegan.
He only needed to remain patient.
At that moment,
Knock, knock.
A gentle knock sounded, followed by a soft female voice, “Dan, are you ready? It’s almost time.”
“Come in, Sis.”
Dan responded, standing up.
As the door opened, Mikoto walked in briskly, carrying a tailored suit for Dan.
After some rustling sounds,
Mikoto helped her brother into the suit, leading him to the mirror. She smiled, “My brother looks so handsome. Oh, we’re going to be late.”
With that, she took Dan’s hand, rushing out of the meditation room.
Today was Dan and Samui’s wedding day.
When Dan and Samui first got together, it was during the Uchiha clan’s exile from Konoha. Their wedding was hastily arranged and simple, without a proper celebration.
After the Uchiha’s return to Konoha and six months of recovery, the village was thriving again.
Fugaku and Mikoto decided it was time to give Dan and Samui a grand wedding.
Dan agreed.
Early that morning, the entire village of Konoha was adorned with festive decorations, celebrating the joyous occasion. The entire village took a day off to join in.
At ten in the morning,
The wedding ceremony took place in the grand banquet hall on the second floor of the Hokage Mansion.
The guests included prominent figures from Konoha and representatives from various nations and villages, who came with gifts and blessings.
As the band played solemn and sacred music,
Under countless gazes, Dan in his suit, and Samui in a white wedding gown, walked hand in hand into the hall, slowly making their way through the crowd.
The groom was tall and handsome, the bride beautiful and charming. To everyone, they were a perfect match.
They elicited genuine envy and heartfelt blessings.
Amidst flowers, applause, and smiles,
The wedding ceremony proceeded smoothly.
The banquet hall buzzed with joy and excitement.
“Samui-sama is so beautiful, and her wedding dress is gorgeous.”
Uchiha Izumi gazed at Samui on stage, surrounded by happiness. She held her hands to her chest, her eyes full of longing.
Izumi’s words resonated with Itachi, who turned to look at her, their eyes meeting in silent understanding.
When they came of age, they would also have a wedding like this.
At the children’s table nearby,
“Hmph.”
Sasuke, watching Itachi and Izumi’s affectionate exchange, snorted, clearly displeased.
That woman had completely taken his brother.
Just two days ago, Sasuke, confident in his rapid progress, had challenged Izumi, only to be thoroughly beaten.
He had embarrassed himself in front of his brother.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He lost his appetite, standing up with a scowl and leaving the banquet hall.
“Sasuke-sama, wait for us!”
The clumsy duo, Fujin and Raijin, sitting at the children’s table, called after him, each grabbing a large plate of food and scrambling to follow.
These two oafs were Sasuke’s bodyguards and his sparring partners for taijutsu.
“What’s with that guy, always looking so grumpy? Who upset him now?”
Ino grumbled, watching Sasuke’s retreating figure.
“Who knows,” Shikamaru yawned, feeling bored.
“Nom nom,” Choji said nothing, just kept eating voraciously.
Retracting his gaze, Neji turned to Hinata beside him, “Sasuke is probably troubled over how to awaken his Sharingan.”
At the Ninja Academy, Sasuke and Neji were considered Konoha’s two prodigies. They constantly competed and were evenly matched.
But Neji was confident he would soon surpass Uchiha Sasuke.
After all,
As a member of the Hyuga clan, he was born with the Byakugan.
While the Uchiha needed to awaken their eyes later in life.
Neji had heard from the clan leader that a Uchiha awakened their eyes through intense emotional trauma, like witnessing the death of their parents or siblings.
However, Sasuke wouldn’t experience such things.
In these times, who would dare provoke the Uchiha clan? Especially for someone like Sasuke, a top-tier second-generation, even a minor bump on the street would make others kneel in fear and apologize profusely.
Uchiha Sasuke was a flower in a greenhouse. He would likely become mediocre over time without the chance to awaken his eyes.
But who knows, one shouldn’t underestimate him.
With these thoughts,
Neji quickly finished his meal and hurried to the training grounds for practice.
Shikamaru shook his head, musing:
“Sasuke and Neji, the two kings of competition at the Ninja Academy.”
Meanwhile, at another table,
Yamato, slightly tipsy after half a bottle of sake, suddenly stared at Kakashi and asked,
“Senpai, you’re not young anymore. When are you going to get married?”
To Yamato, Kakashi, always reading his “Icha Icha” novels, seemed like a master of seduction, yet it was odd he remained single.
In reality, many people had tried to set Kakashi up.
After all, he was handsome and capable, and at a young age, he was already the esteemed leader of the Anbu, with strong ties to the Uchiha clan and the trust of the Sixth Hokage.
Such a high-quality young man was a rare catch, the dream husband for many women.
Kakashi, putting down his “Icha Icha” novel, casually replied,
“Gai is still single too, isn’t he?”
“Uh.”
Gai, initially stunned, then slapped Kakashi’s shoulder confidently,
“Hey, Kakashi, I’m way more popular with the ladies than you.”
Really?
Kakashi rolled his eyes, mockingly retorting,
“You, a rare beast, attracting women would indeed be a surprise.”
Gai, angered, clenched his fists and shouted,
“Kakashi, I won’t lose to you. Let’s compete to see who gets a girlfriend first! Do you dare accept my challenge?”
Such a…strange sense of competition.
With a puzzled look, Yamato almost thought the two were a couple.
At that moment,
Thump, thump, thump.
A figure passed by the trio, reeking of alcohol and exuding a fierce aura, heading straight for the Sixth Hokage.
It was Tsunade.
“Uchiha Dan!”
Her angry shout drew everyone’s attention in the banquet hall. She stormed up to Dan, grabbing his collar and glaring fiercely at him.
“What is it?” Dan looked at the drunken Tsunade, calmly asking.
“You… about the things in the Ninja Academy textbooks about the Second Hokage, explain yourself…”
Red-faced and bleary-eyed, Tsunade seemed to be having a drunken outburst, but her anger was genuine.
She had just discovered
The newly edited textbooks by the Konoha Education Department painted the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, as the greatest villain in Konoha’s history.
The books depicted him as vile and unscrupulous, conducting cruel human experiments, creating the forbidden Reanimation Jutsu that desecrated the dead, and tarnishing the Hokage’s and Konoha’s image.
Moreover, during his tenure, he continuously persecuted and slandered the Uchiha clan, dividing Konoha, and raised disciples like Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, who continued to harm Konoha.
In the textbooks, Tsunade read, except for the First and Fourth Hokage, the Second, Third, and Fifth were all condemned, nailed to the pillar of shame.
Since Tobirama was Tsunade’s granduncle, she was deeply displeased.
Facing Tsunade’s wrath, Dan remained calm, responding:
“Tobirama Senju was undoubtedly a scoundrel, a villain who destroyed the friendship between the Senju and Uchiha clans. What’s wrong with denouncing such a black sheep and restoring justice for the Uchiha?”
“You…”
Tsunade was momentarily speechless.
Shizune and Anko rushed over, bowing repeatedly to Dan,
“Sorry, Hokage-sama, Tsunade-sama has had too much to drink. We’ll take her back to rest now.”
They tightly held onto Tsunade, dragging her drunken self out of the banquet hall.
Seeing this, the guests whispered among themselves.
“Even if Tsunade-sama is dissatisfied with the new textbooks, she shouldn’t cause a scene at the Sixth Hokage’s wedding. It’s too inappropriate.”
“Will the Sixth Hokage be angry? What will he do with Tsunade-sama?”
Swish.
Dan’s gaze swept over the guests.
Realizing this, they quickly fell silent, resuming their cheerful chatter, pretending nothing had happened.
“Let’s go,” Dan turned to his bride.
“Okay.” Samui nodded, taking his arm, and they left together.
They arrived at the bridal chamber.
The room was filled with the scent of incense and candles, with soft music playing, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Dan and Samui looked into each other’s eyes.
“Are you happy today?” Dan asked, removing Samui’s veil.
“Very happy.”
Samui’s usually cold face blossomed into a sweet smile, like a melting ice mountain. She nestled into Dan’s chest, resting quietly against him.
After a while,
“Dan.”
“Yes?”
“Let’s give Marissa a little brother or sister, like Itachi and Sasuke. I don’t want her to be lonely.”
Samui hesitantly suggested, worried he might refuse.
Surprisingly, he agreed immediately, “Okay, I’ll do my best.”
Hearing this, Samui’s face flushed with happiness.
…
At Mount Myoboku,
In the temple, Fukasaku sat on his sage throne, silently watching the crystal ball showing Konoha’s bustling scene.
Jiraiya wasn’t the only one questioning the prophecy; Fukasaku himself was uncertain.
He had another dream just now, but the future was shrouded in fog.
This made Fukasaku realize that the Uchiha clan was altering the fate of Konoha and even the entire ninja world.
“Sigh, maybe I’m truly getting old.”
The Great Toad Sage’s sigh echoed through the temple, lingering for a long time.
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