Uchiha Qi: Everything I Do Is For The Uchiha Clan!

Uchiha Setsuna had indeed seen such things. As an elder, he knew many secrets and had personally witnessed people use Mangekyo Sharingan abilities even when they only had a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

That person was Uchiha Madara's younger brother, Uchiha Izuna.

Before he even awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan, he had, in a moment of extreme emotion, involuntarily used a Mangekyo ability. However, its effect wasn't as potent as it would be after he fully awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan later.

But his existence proved that Mangekyo Sharingan abilities weren't exclusive to those who had fully awakened the Mangekyo; they could also manifest under special circumstances.

In fact, there was another such individual in the future Uchiha Clan: Uchiha Obito, whose Kamui was so powerful it brought tears to one's eyes.

In the original story, when Uchiha Obito was buried alive under a massive rock, he unconsciously used a Mangekyo ability, shifting himself into a phased state, which prevented him from being crushed to death by the rock. He was ultimately rescued by Uchiha Madara.

Furthermore, Mangekyo abilities weren't always contingent on having the Mangekyo awakened. For example, during the Fourth Great Ninja War in the future, Uchiha Madara was able to use the basic form of Susanoo directly, without even activating his Mangekyo.

Even Indra, one of Uchiha Madara's countless past lives and the son of the Sage of Six Paths, could directly use a complete Susanoo without activating his Mangekyo—at least according to the manga's setting.

It was just utterly ridiculous.

Therefore, for Uchiha Setsuna to say that Uchiha Qi used a Mangekyo ability with only a One Tomoe Sharingan wasn't really that outlandish.

After hearing Uchiha Setsuna's explanation, the gathered Uchiha members suddenly understood. Their gazes towards Uchiha Qi were a mix of admiration and pity, an extreme complexity of emotions.

After all, according to Uchiha Setsuna's description, Uchiha Qi undoubtedly possessed the potential for the Mangekyo. Unfortunately, his inherent talent as a ninja and his thin bloodline limited his future, leaving him with only a One Tomoe Sharingan even now.

Some, like Uchiha Fugaku, who tended to overthink things, even began to imagine the reasons why Uchiha Qi could use Mangekyo abilities. Clearly, Qi must have been under immense pressure all this time, unappreciated within the clan, filled with resentment and pain. Finally, under constant 'oppression,' he broke through that boundary, achieving the miracle of using a Mangekyo ability with only a One Tomoe Sharingan.

Alas, even after all that, Qi still only has a One Tomoe Sharingan, with no hope of further progress.

Oh, heavens, why are you so cruel and unfair to Qi?

At this thought, several Uchiha, including Fugaku, couldn't bear to look at Uchiha Qi anymore.

In their eyes, Uchiha Qi was truly tragic, so tragic that for another Uchiha, it would be better to just die and be done with it.

After all, that was the Uchiha Clan's core value.

Therefore, based on this, several Uchiha admired Uchiha Qi even more. Such an incredibly strong will! Truly worthy of being Lord Qi!

Yes, among the several high-ranking Uchiha, some had already begun to respectfully refer to Uchiha Qi as "Lord" in their minds.

This level of self-deception was truly unparalleled!

As for Uchiha Qi himself, while he found Uchiha Setsuna's analysis a bit outlandish and far from the truth, using this explanation for his Secret Technique was perfectly fine.

The origin wasn't important; what mattered was having a reason why he couldn't pass this Secret Technique on to others.

So, Uchiha Qi went along with Uchiha Setsuna's words, showing a look of sudden understanding as he nodded and said, "I see, so that's the reason... I was wondering why my eyes suddenly gained a power I couldn't comprehend a few days ago. Then, I used that power, combined with my ideas, to create the Genjutsu Game."

These words effectively solidified the 'fact' that Uchiha Qi was using Mangekyo abilities with a One Tomoe Sharingan.

Uchiha Setsuna nodded, then his expression turned serious. He said with a worried tone, "Qi, since it's power from the Mangekyo, you'd best not overdo it. Otherwise, your eyesight might continuously decline."

Upon hearing this, the Uchiha present also showed grave expressions.

To this group, the secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan were not secrets, and they all knew that excessive use of the Mangekyo Sharingan could lead to blindness.

If Uchiha Qi's ability was truly linked to the Mangekyo, then this cost was very likely to exist.

Uchiha Qi naturally shook his head at this. "While it's surprising to suddenly learn that excessive use of the Mangekyo Sharingan can lead to blindness, please rest assured, Elder Setsuna, my Secret Technique merely borrows the special abilities of the Sharingan; it doesn't directly use ocular jutsu. Therefore, it has no impact on my vision whatsoever."

"On the contrary, the more I use this Secret Technique, the greater the benefits to me. And the more people who play the game, the more feedback I receive."

"Under these circumstances, I must use this Secret Technique frequently and promote it as much as possible, so that more people can participate."

He paused, then added in a deep voice, "And it shouldn't be limited to just the Uchiha Clan!"

This was the moment of truth!

In an instant, all the Uchiha present changed color. Some immediately shouted "No!", and others quickly chimed in, stating that this was a Secret Technique belonging to the Uchiha Clan and could not be enjoyed by outsiders.

One particularly hot-headed individual immediately flew into a rage.

Uchiha Qi merely smiled calmly and said, "Gentlemen, I know you are anxious, but please don't be. Because, even for the same Genjutsu Game, there can be a huge difference between the version for the Uchiha and the version for outsiders."

Upon hearing this, everyone calmed their excited emotions and waited for Uchiha Qi to elaborate.

Uchiha Qi didn't keep them in suspense. He said directly, "It's simple. Since it's a Genjutsu Game, sensory perception can be manipulated. For example, the Genjutsu Game experienced by our Uchiha Clan is incredibly realistic, almost indistinguishable from the real world, and can stimulate our bloodline power to the maximum extent."

"However, for outsiders, the realism can be reduced to a very superficial level. For instance, pain sensation can be reduced or completely removed. This way, what they experience truly is just a 'game'."

Hearing this, the Uchiha members pondered, feeling that such a differentiation indeed seemed quite good. Although they still felt some unease, it was like Zhou Shuren's classic saying: the window effect never goes out of style.

However, Uchiha Qi then uttered words that once again stirred some excitement among the Uchiha: "Of course, while this differentiation can be made, I believe that the fully realistic Genjutsu Game should still be released to allow other Ninja Clans and ordinary ninja to enjoy it."

The Uchiha members didn't know how to feel; they felt that Uchiha Qi was truly skilled at 'manipulating' emotions.

Finally, Uchiha Masanobu, as the clan head, asked in a deep voice, "Qi, you have proven that you possess wisdom and intellect far surpassing other Uchiha. I believe your actions must have a profound meaning. So, can you tell us your reasons for doing this?"

Uchiha Masanobu's 'prompt' pleased Uchiha Qi. With his plan long prepared, he finally spoke words he had wanted to say for many years but had never had the conditions or opportunity to express.

"Gentlemen, please trust me. Everything I do is for our Uchiha Clan, to ensure that we, the Uchiha, truly hold a place in Konoha's high command and gain the honor and status we rightfully deserve."

"At the same time, it is also to give our Uchiha the opportunity to contend for the supreme position of Hokage in Konoha!"

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