Lovers Eventually Become Brother and Sister

Faced with Sarutobi Asuma's disbelief, Chiga helplessly explained, "Asuma, think about it. I only have the One-Tomoe Sharingan, and I awakened it not long ago. Being able to trap Kurenai in Genjutsu was already a matter of luck. How could I still have the ability to control her?"

Sarutobi Asuma lowered his head and thought it over. It did seem somewhat reasonable, but he soon felt that something was wrong.

"But if you weren't controlling her, why did Kurenai shout those things?"

"My Genjutsu only made Kurenai fall into a beautiful fantasy. As for why her emotions became so agitated afterward..." Chiga picked his nose. "Have you ever considered that, deep down, Kurenai herself believes that she and you are siblings?"

"I-I impossible!"

Sarutobi Asuma felt terrible the moment he heard that.

Childhood sweethearts turning into siblings—who could bear that?

Sarutobi Asuma's emotional breakdown: Emotion Points +100!

Looking at the distraught Asuma, Chiga said sympathetically, "Look on the bright side."

After Asuma left, Ryōichi-sensei chuckled and leaned close to Chiga's ear. "Actually, even I am curious. What exactly did you show Kurenai?"

Seeing Ryōichi-sensei's meaningful gaze, Chiga said helplessly, "Didn't I already say that I couldn't control it?"

"You can fool Asuma, but you can't fool me."

Ryōichi-sensei shot Chiga a disdainful look before continuing, "The moment you kept staring at Kurenai with your Sharingan, I knew you were controlling everything in the illusion."

Seeing that Chiga was about to come up with another excuse, Ryōichi-sensei continued, "Tsk tsk, with your ocular techniques, controlling an entire performance must have been exhausting. Look, your forehead is covered in sweat!"

At this, Chiga stopped arguing and smiled sheepishly. "Haha, you still found out, sensei."

"So what kind of illusion was it, exactly?"

Chiga grinned. "A grand fantasy romance ethical suspense tragedy. Kurenai and Asuma were the male and female leads!"

Ryōichi gave Chiga a thumbs-up. Just from that long and terrible genre description, he knew it definitely wasn't simple.

It seemed that Kurenai would need several days to escape from the setting where she and Asuma were siblings.

Asuma could forget about seeing Kurenai for the next few days.

"All right, you can go down too. Judging by your performance in this battle, taking first place shouldn't be a problem!"

After satisfying his curiosity, Ryōichi-sensei also sent Chiga off the field.

The matches that followed were utterly uninteresting. Chiga paid them no further attention and instead secretly delighted in the more than three hundred Emotion Points displayed in the system.

He had also obtained experience points in Wind Release and Genjutsu from Sarutobi Asuma and Kurenai.

Chiga did not hesitate and raised both of them by one level.

Wind Release: Proficient (0/1000) (+)

Genjutsu: Skilled (0/1000) (+)

Seven-year-old Uchiha Chiga had awakened the Bloodline Limit, the Sharingan, and used Genjutsu to seize first place in battle. The news quickly spread throughout Konohagakure.

Chiga was now practically a celebrity whenever he walked down the street. People pointed at him, and the bolder girls even gave him love letters.

However, the news of Chiga's Sharingan awakening did not remain at the top of Konohagakure's headlines for more than a few days before it was quickly pushed aside.

The one who displaced it was six-year-old Kakashi Hatake, who had passed the Chunin Exams one year after graduating and become a chūnin.

That news was far more shocking than Chiga awakening the Sharingan.

After all, within the Uchiha clan, although awakening the Sharingan at seven was rare, it had happened before.

But for a six-year-old boy to pass round after round of examinations and become a chūnin was unprecedented.

In an instant, the villagers' attention shifted from the genius of the Uchiha clan to the genius of the Hatake clan.

At the Uchiha clan's training ground, Chiga stood quietly in the middle of the field, staring at the figure before him.

Standing opposite Chiga was a sturdy man with short brown hair and distinctive markings beside his eyes.

Uchiha Yashiro, a member of the Uchiha Military Police Force, was a shinobi with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. He was also quite famous within the Uchiha clan.

"Chiga, today we'll practice Genjutsu with the Sharingan. Open your Sharingan and attack me with Genjutsu!"

At his words, Chiga opened his One-Tomoe Sharingan, his scarlet eyes fixed on Uchiha Yashiro.

Ever since revealing his Sharingan, Chiga had once again returned to the sight of the Uchiha clan's Clan Elders.

The importance they attached to him had risen sharply, and occasionally, a Clan Elder would personally come down to guide him.

Under the effect of the Genjutsu, Uchiha Yashiro's left hand produced a Kunai and slowly moved it toward his own neck.

However, in the next moment, Uchiha Yashiro suddenly shuddered and broke free of Chiga's Genjutsu.

"Not bad."

Uchiha Yashiro offered his evaluation, then his narrowed eyes suddenly widened. The Three-Tomoe Sharingan slowly revolved in his eye sockets.

Seeing this, Chiga did not evade. Instead, he met his gaze with his own, staring straight back.

After the two exchanged gazes for a while, a trace of struggle appeared in Chiga's calm eyes, and fine beads of sweat began to form on his forehead. Only a moment later, that trace of struggle turned into confusion.

Off the field, Uchiha Obito and Shisui watched quietly.

When Shisui saw the dazed look appear in Chiga's eyes, he said softly, "It's over."

Tch, losing to Lord Yashiro is only natural.

Obito folded his arms across his chest, his gaze toward Chiga filled with jealousy.

In the field, after struggling desperately for a moment, Chiga dropped to one knee and rubbed his forehead with one hand.

"Mm, not bad. You've improved in Genjutsu as well."

Uchiha Yashiro first nodded in satisfaction, but then seemed to remember something and said sternly, "But it's still not enough. Kakashi, who was in the same class as you, has already become a chūnin. We of the Uchiha clan have never been inferior to anyone. You must grow faster."

"..."

Chiga rolled his eyes.

Chiga had never really cared that Kakashi had stolen his headlines, but the Clan Elders of the Uchiha clan clearly did not see it that way.

"Although the Sharingan is a Bloodline Limit that combines observation, copying, and Genjutsu, its most important aspect is still Genjutsu."

"Remember, you must use the Sharingan's Genjutsu flexibly. In battle, it is difficult for either side to avoid eye contact. The moment someone meets the Sharingan's gaze, their death is practically declared!"

"One-on-one, they must flee. Two-on-one, strike from behind. Though this refers to methods for dealing with our clan's Sharingan, it can also be said to describe the reputation our Uchiha clan has carved out on the battlefield!"

"Of course, some outstanding shinobi will consciously avoid eye contact with our clan. In that case, you need to find your own opportunities. You can use the surrounding environment, such as reflections in water, or even the blade of the Samurai Sword in your hand, to trap your opponent in Genjutsu."