With the troublesome Clan Leader gone, the rest of the group finally felt much more relaxed.
The appearance of the Mangekyō was so rare that everyone wanted to know why, and the clan completely blocked the news many years ago.
Right now, only rumors are circulating, and it's impossible to tell the truth from the falsehood.
Some say that awakening the Mangekyō requires certain qualifications, and one must be able to successfully awaken the Three-Tomoe Sharingan before the age of twenty.
Some say that the Mangekyō needs to suck the blood of its closest relatives.
The most outrageous rumor is that only offspring born from inbreeding have the chance to open the legendary supreme eye.
Faced with everyone's questions, Kyosuke couldn't tell them the truth.
If many people turn against his friends and family afterward, and he doesn't awaken the Mangekyō, he'll become a sinner against the Uchiha.
That's why they used every means to block the news in the past.
Otherwise, if everyone pursues power and slaughters all the important people around them, the Uchiha could wipe out itself without any external intervention.
After a moment's thought, Kyosuke could only offer a tactful answer, "The only way to open one's eyes is to endure tremendous stimulation."
"Extreme negative emotions will cause strange energy to be generated in the brain, which in turn will cause the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to continue to evolve."
He made no hints about slaughtering close relatives and friends, nor did he mention that the upper limit of pupil power determines whether a practitioner is qualified for advancement.
As for the stimulation of negative emotions, those in the clan who have awakened the Sharingan understand that saying it is as good as not saying it at all.
Those who had not received the desired answer could not easily let him leave.
"Kyosuke, how did you unlock the Mangekyō?" someone finally asked the crucial question.
The room fell silent immediately after these words were spoken.
Mito, who had been sneaking up from behind, couldn't help but prick up his ears.
She only now realized that Kyosuke had awakened an even more advanced Sharingan.
No wonder he dared to venture into the enemy camp alone; he was testing his abilities.
It has to be said that she is getting to know Kyosuke better and better. Even if she can't guess the truth, she is at least completely right about his motives.
But to her utter surprise, she ended up appearing in the story that followed.
"About a year ago, I was lured there by a trap set by the enemy."
"That old... veteran powerhouse Uzumaki Ashina, together with Senju Shinma, made their move."
"Being caught off guard, I was ambushed by the fake Mito. I only realized I had been exposed after I managed to escape."
Kyosuke spoke simply, but to onlookers, every word sounded terrifying.
Uzumaki Ashina, one of the top powerhouses in the Land of Fire, possesses unparalleled mastery of Sealing Jutsu.
Senju Shinma, a well-known old rival, a scoundrel who spends all his time plotting how to harm people.
The two of them working together would be absolutely terrifying; no one present could guarantee they would leave alive.
"Could this courage to rise from the brink of death be the key to unlocking the Mangekyō?" Someone realized, and decided to find an opportunity to try it out.
The men marveled at Kyosuke's courage, but Princess Uzumaki heard these words in a completely different way.
"No, that's not right. His eyes weren't opened because of the trap."
"There are so many Uchiha, and countless of them are in dire straits. Why haven't we seen anyone else open their eyes?"
"Kyosuke said that there was an enemy who could impersonate me, and it was she who inscribed the seal that isolated the Flying Thunder God Mark."
"So, the factor that triggered him to open his eyes..."
"Is it because 'I' attacked you...?"
Plop~ Tears involuntarily slid down her cheeks.
Her body swayed, Mito unconsciously collapsed to the ground, hugging her knees and sobbing uncontrollably.
She knew that as a member of the Uchiha, she shouldn't disgrace the Uzumaki, but her Ponytail couldn't suppress the surging emotions within her.
"It's all my fault, it's all my fault that he had to wander outside for a year..."
"So, I'm actually that important to him..."
Ahem... Madara Uchiha lightly, interrupting the questions. "Kyosuke just returned, let him take care of his own affairs first."
He gestured towards the distance, then left with the other Army Commander.
Turning his head with some confusion, Kyosuke quickly noticed Mito was slumped on the ground.
He quickly came to her side, draped the shawl over the girl, Kyosuke asked softly, "What's wrong? Did someone speak ill of you?"
He thought that someone hated the Uzumaki, which was why they attacked Mito when she came to the Camp.
Hatred is fine, but Mito is his man, and daring to speak disrespectfully is slapping himself in the face.
Kyosuke hadn't had enough fun yet, and now the opportunity to make his move has been delivered right to his doorstep.
No matter how he asked, Mito just shook his head and remained silent.
Kyosuke even wondered if Uzumaki Ashina, who was far away in the Land of Whirlpools, had died.
"If that's the case, I'll feel at least some comfort."
With a helpless shake of his head and a smile, Kyosuke bent down, picked up the little girl, and, ignoring the strange looks from those around him, leisurely returned to his own camp.
At the entrance, 105 ninjas stood in neat rows, with commanders Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Maya standing at the very front.
Upon seeing the adult's figure appear, a total of 107 figures instantly knelt on one knee, each with an expression of excitement on their face.
Kyosuke had already learned the specifics from others.
In fact, even he himself hadn't expected that this group of people would maintain such a high degree of loyalty.
He didn't blame those who left too much; everyone has their own ambitions, and besides, he himself had indeed "died" at that time.
Leaving is fine; at least those people can get a decent future in return.
The truly hateful one is the Clan Leader, Tajima.
In an effort to force the legion to surrender, he repeatedly dispatched his men to the most dangerous battlefields.
Thirty men died in a year of arduous fighting.
He'll settle this score with Tajima sooner or later.
Blood debts must be repaid in blood!
"Thank you all for your hard work this past year." Kyosuke nodded to everyone, his expression solemn as he promised, "If you don't let me down, I, Kyosuke, will certainly not let you down."
He took out his own Ninjutsu notes and the Contract Scroll from Ryūchi Cave, and handed them over to Uchiha Izumi for safekeeping.
"From this day forward, all members of my tribe may view the Ninjutsu recorded on the scroll."
"As for the Contract Scroll, those who have obtained your approval can sign the contracts themselves."
Aside from the Flying Thunder God, almost all of his abilities were recorded.
Even the Cursed Seal is like this, but the requirements for mastering it are too high, and it would probably take most people several years to master it.
"Thank you, sir!" the crowd shouted in unison, their faces regaining a glimmer of hope.
Such a scene is truly poignant, except for Mito, whom Kyosuke is holding, who seems somewhat embarrassed.
She didn't need to look to know that many eyes were on her at that moment.
Once back in the tent, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense body gradually relaxed.
Seeing this, Kyosuke smiled slightly and was about to leave when he suddenly heard a question that greatly surprised him.
Kyosuke, will you marry me?