Choosing Ninjutsu, Building Illusions

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Uchiha Tunan's Three Tomoe Sharingan, putting on an empathetic expression while inwardly rejoicing.

This is truly a gift from heaven.

"Lord Hokage, please don't worry about me," Uchiha Tunan slowly stood up.

Taking a deep breath, he then offered a strained smile to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I've pulled myself together. I will honor my parents' dying wish and protect the village.

With the war being so busy, you must have many things to handle. If you need anything from me, please don't hesitate to ask."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile.

"It's good that you've come to terms with it. I was very worried when I heard the news, fearing you wouldn't be able to bear the blow.

The Will of Fire will need your protection in the future."

As he spoke, he reached out and patted Uchiha Tunan's head.

Uchiha Tunan looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a moved expression, as if struggling to contain his grief, and choked out, "Lord Hokage..."

"Rest well these few days. Don't neglect yourself. If you need anything, you can always come find me at the Hokage's office," Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed with a kindly look.

Uchiha Tunan nodded, turned, and left the Hokage's office, looking back three times.

After Uchiha Tunan departed, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to his seat, took a puff of his cigarette, and narrowed his eyes. "What a promising talent. More suited to inherit the Will of Fire than Minato, it's a shame he was born an Uchiha."

Lost several positions, this is a bit troublesome. Should I rotate the main forces on the front lines? Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered.

After all, the majority of those fighting Kirigakure were from the Uchiha Clan, led by the new clan head, Fugaku Uchiha.

It was common knowledge that the Uchiha Clan excelled at Fire Style and genjutsu, putting them at a natural disadvantage against Kirigakure.

However, after a moment of thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi abandoned the idea of rotating the main forces.

I'll see how things progress. Based on the current situation, these recent localized conflicts are likely a death throe. The war should be ending soon.

Suddenly, the door to the Hokage's office was pushed open, and Danzo Shimura entered with a grim expression.

"Hashirama, I heard an Uchiha prodigy has appeared, one who has awakened the Three Tomoe Sharingan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow and took a drag from his cigarette. "Danzo, don't do anything rash."

Danzo said coldly, "Root's personnel have suffered heavy losses and need replenishment. Once this Uchiha Tunan graduates, you should hand him over to me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. "This child's personality is not suited for Root."

Danzo snorted. "Hashirama, are you doubting my methods of control? Regardless, he's from that evil Uchiha clan.

Either we nip him in the bud, or we keep him firmly under our thumb."

Hiruzen Sarutobi still shook his head, his tone firm. "Danzo, I have my own plans. You can choose other ninja for Root's personnel."

This surprised Danzo somewhat. He hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to refuse him, all for a mere prodigy with Three Tomoe Sharingan.

Danzo's tone became slightly displeased.

"What kind of genjutsu did that Uchiha brat cast on you for you to protect him like this? Don't forget, he's an Uchiha."

"Watch your tone. I am the Hokage," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, slamming the table in annoyance.

Based on his understanding of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo could clearly hear the resolve in his voice.

He also didn't want to clash with Hiruzen Sarutobi over an undeveloped prodigy. He turned to leave, leaving behind a parting threat.

"Hmph, you'll regret this."

A prodigy only represented potential, not a guaranteed future powerhouse.

Besides, Danzo wasn't short on strong individuals; he just lacked Sharingan.

After leaving the Hokage's building, Uchiha Tunan returned to the Uchiha Clan Compound.

However, as soon as he got home and before he could even sit down, a clan member came to notify him to go to the clan shrine.

Uchiha Tunan knew that the news of his Three Tomoe awakening must have already reached the Great Elder and the others.

After all, this was a ninja world, filled with spies everywhere. Furthermore, he hadn't concealed his Three Tomoe when he left the Hokage's office.

He wanted others to know he had awakened his Three Tomoe Sharingan, thereby gaining more potential recognition.

Uchiha Tunan arrived at the shrine and saw the Great Elder kneeling before a table, gesturing for him to approach.

Uchiha Tunan nodded and came to the table, sitting down.

The Great Elder unrolled a scroll on the table. The scroll was filled with the names of various ninjutsu, listed one after another.

"Tunan, you've given me such a great surprise. Awakening the Three Tomoe Sharingan at just six years old.

According to clan rules, clan members who awaken Three Tomoe can choose three ninjutsu. See which ones you want.

The rest will require you to be promoted to Genin, Chunin, or Jonin, or to earn merits for the clan before you can choose."

Uchiha Tunan nodded and looked at the names of the ninjutsu on the scroll.

Most of them were Fire Style and Lightning Style ninjutsu, along with many genjutsu.

Currently, Uchiha Tunan had inherited all the abilities of his parents and Uchiha Tenyu, including their experience and talent.

Learning ninjutsu was a piece of cake, unlike when I first transmigrated and was a complete and utter trash.

Uchiha Tunan read through the scroll and pointed at each one, saying:

"I'll take these."

The Great Elder pondered for a moment and said calmly:

"Lightning Style, Lightning Needle.

Genjutsu, Hell Viewing Technique.

Genjutsu, Mirror Heaven and Earth Turning.

It seems you have an affinity for the lightning element. However, one genjutsu is enough, as the Sharingan already comes with the Hypnotic Eye genjutsu.

The choice is yours. Have you decided?"

Uchiha Tunan nodded.

The Great Elder left his seat, retrieved three scrolls from behind the ancestral hall, and handed them to Uchiha Tunan, saying earnestly:

"Your parents unfortunately died in battle. I understand your pain. If you ever need anything, you can talk to your clan members.

Remember, we are family. Your clan members will not mistreat you."

"Thank you, Great Elder." Uchiha Tunan bowed deeply and then left the ancestral hall.

Watching Uchiha Tunan's retreating figure, the Great Elder sighed helplessly.

It was obvious that Uchiha Tunan was not close to the Uchiha Clan. That bow just now made the Great Elder feel the distance between Uchiha Tunan and his clan members.

Upon returning home, Uchiha Tunan first opened Hell Viewing Technique and Mirror Heaven and Earth Turning.

Hell Viewing Technique was a very common and ordinary genjutsu, one that most Leaf Jonin who knew genjutsu had learned.

This genjutsu could make people fall into the depths of their inner fears.

The reason Uchiha Tunan chose this genjutsu was precisely because he valued this aspect.

It directly targeted the heart.

As for Mirror Heaven and Earth Turning, as long as one's mental strength and genjutsu skill were higher than the opponent's, it could reflect the genjutsu cast by the opponent back at them. For Uchiha Tunan, who possessed the Sharingan, it was very suitable.

Mirror Heaven and Earth Turning also had another effect: it allowed for vision sharing with the target of the genjutsu.

This move, Uchiha Tunan planned to use on his Ninja Beast White Dove.

This way, the dove's reconnaissance capabilities could be enhanced by several levels.

Hmm... Once the death benefit payout comes through, I'll raise dozens more Ninja Beast White Doves.

With these two genjutsu, Uchiha Tunan began to create his own exclusive illusions based on the genjutsu knowledge learned in the Ninja Academy.

Most people learned existing genjutsu, where the scenarios were already set.

At most, they would make minor modifications, but it was easy for others to spot flaws.

Because constructing an illusionary environment oneself required a vast amount of mental energy.

Uchiha Tunan had inherited the mental energy of two deceased loved ones and one sibling, which was more than enough.

A good genjutsu needed to be adapted to the circumstances. First, one had to construct the illusion in their mind, then influence the enemy's five senses, making the enemy believe they were in reality.

With this thought, Uchiha Tunan began to try designing an illusion based on the scene in his own house.