Tsk, tsk, the Mangekyo awakened early and his temper's flaring too. Every bandit and Rogue Ninja along the road has met a bloody end.
Hinata propped her chin in her room and murmured.
System: host, this is the classic 'I lit the fire and now I'm watching the fireworks from a safe distance' move. Shall this System prepare popcorn for you?
If possible, add a milk tea, Hinata replied without batting an eye.
That'll cost extra—points.
Hinata pouted; she might as well brew it herself in a pot.
He already used Amaterasu to kill… that was fast, she muttered.
His mentality's collapsing faster than I expected… Looks like Sasuke urgently needs a good thrashing, or Killer Bee will finish him next time.
She walked to the window and gazed toward the Village.
System: host, don't you find the plot getting more exciting? A Out-of-control Uchihawith a Mangekyo roaming the Ninja World is a walking natural disaster—this is huge fun!
The fun's huge, but so is the risk.
He's flaunting the Mangekyo so blatantly and left Amaterasu corpses… the Akatsuki Organization will take notice soon.
Hinata blinked; why was the System suddenly chatty?
Hey, what's with you? You usually only speak after I do something. You can actually talk? Then why the silence before?
System: You never called me.
…Fine.
Uchiha Sasuke's unbridled path of ruin, brimming with destruction and madness, was like hurling a boulder into the calm lake of the Ninja World.
The terrifying scorched-earth trail he left could not be concealed.
News sprouted wings and flew to every major Village and hidden organization.
Land of Rain, Akatsuki base.
In the dim hall, phantom images formed by the Shōten technique flickered on.
Hmm, the bi-toned Zetsu began in his usual eerie tone.
According to White Zetsu Clones, Uchiha Sasuke has left Orochimaru's hideout and awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Mangekyo?! Deidara exclaimed, surprise laced with an unpleasant memory.
That brat? Impossible!
Sasori's low voice issued from Hiruko.
A Mangekyo Sharingan… the same eyes as Uchiha Itachi. Seems Orochimaru has 'cultivated' quite the monster.
Pain of the Heavenly Dao spoke with god-like coldness. Uchiha Sasuke's route suggests he is searching for something; his target is likely our organization, or…
His gaze slid toward a silent figure in the corner.
There, the phantom of Uchiha Itachi stood like a statue, betraying nothing.
Yet when Zetsu said Mangekyo Sharingan, Itachi's fingers twitched almost imperceptibly.
Mangekyo… Sasuke…
A storm raged inside Itachi. He hadn't thought Sasuke would unlock those cursed eyes so soon—what had happened?
Did he learn the truth? Itachi guessed at once; nothing else could shake Sasuke that deeply.
Only a revelation great enough to overturn everything could force the Mangekyo open at his age and in his state of mind.
Who told him—Orochimaru?
Itachi remained silent, brows locked.
Uchiha Itachi, Heavenly Dao called.
Your younger brother appears to be heading toward us. How do you intend to deal with him?
Every gaze fixed on Itachi.
Itachi slowly lifted his head; beneath the hat's shadow, colder, deeper eyes seemed to open. His tone was flat, emotionless, as if discussing a stranger.
If he interferes with the plan or provokes us, I will meet him myself.
His words were icy and decisive, as though ready to clean house.
Hah, brother against brother? Interesting, Deidara chuckled, delighting in the chaos.
Kisame hoisted Samehada, baring sharp teeth. Best we stay out of Itachi-san's family affairs, right?
The meeting ended in a delicate atmosphere; Itachi's phantom dispersed first, as though staying longer was unbearable.
Konoha Village, Hokage Office.
Almost simultaneously, Konoha received the news; Sasuke's route had not avoided the Land of Fire, and the inexplicable black flames were too conspicuous.
Those traces—Itachi or Sasuke? Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the coded scroll an Anbu had delivered, his unlit pipe trembling, shock and worry on his face.
He hadn't expected Sasuke to reach this level.
Hiruzen, have you seen? Danzo appeared like a ghost, his single eye glinting.
The Uchiha Bloodline is as dangerous and unstable as ever! That boy is now a colossal threat. With a Mangekyo, what will he do next—take revenge on Konoha? We must act, control him before he causes greater destruction!
His words reeked of greed for the Sharingan and the pretense of safeguarding stability.
Hiruzen could practically hear Danzo's abacus beads clacking against his face.
In a small tavern Jiraiya too got the news. He gulped a mouthful of sake, expression grave.
A Mangekyo Sharingan… trouble.
He glanced at Tsunade, who was chatting with Shizune and ignoring Naruto, then whispered to the boy.
Hey, Naruto, that kid Sasuke… he's in big trouble.
Sasuke? What happened? Naruto tensed instantly.
He's become very strong, but also very dangerous.
Jiraiya sighed.
Right now he's like a bomb ready to explode, heading somewhere even more dangerous. We have to finish things here quickly; Konoha may need to prepare.
Naruto clenched his fists, worry and resolve on his face.
Sasuke, I'll definitely bring you back!
Tsunade, though feigning indifference, paused ever so slightly at the words Mangekyo Sharingan.
Otogakure, deep inside the base.
Orochimaru looked at the intelligence scroll and let out a low, delighted laugh.
Heh-heh-heh… just as I expected. Sasuke-kun, rage and wreck to your heart's content… let your Mangekyo ripen in Pain and fury.
Every faction surged with undercurrents because of one man—Uchiha Sasuke.
Unaware of it all, Sasuke had just incinerated a band of foolish Rogue Ninja with Amaterasu. Standing amid the stench of charred flesh and fear, his left hand covered an eye that throbbed with heat, yet the arrogance born of absolute power blazed hotter.
He gazed north—toward where Itachi might be—eyes burning with vengeance and a need for the truth.
Wait for me, Itachi…
His figure flickered and vanished into the forest, leaving only devastation behind.
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