As soon as Sasuke asked, Shinji knew he had him hooked. For someone so desperate for revenge, nothing was more tempting than a chance to grow stronger.
So Shinji said coolly, "Because you don't have the Mangekyō Sharingan! If you had eyes like mine, how could you possibly lose?"
Sasuke looked uneasy.
He knew that "A" was telling the truth. Yakumo, whom he was completely unable to fight right now, had once lost to "B," who also possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan.
If awakening the Sharingan was a leap in strength for the Uchiha, then awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan was what truly placed someone on the Shinobi World's highest stage.
Shinji said offhandedly, "Itachi Uchiha must have told you how to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, right?"
Sasuke's face darkened. He gritted his teeth. "He said only enough hatred could awaken eyes like his!"
Shinji wagged a finger. "That's true, but it's not the whole story!"
Sasuke frowned. "What do you mean?"
"He killed your parents and slaughtered your entire clan. Wasn't that enough to make you hate him?" Shinji paused, then continued, "And what happened? Did you awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Sasuke asked, "So... his method was wrong? He was lying to me?"
"No." Shinji shook his head, then said, "His method just isn't the most effective one. Mine can guarantee you succeed!"
"Your method? Don't tell me it involves killing your closest friend or something."
Shinji smiled. "So you know about it?"
Sasuke said coldly, "I don't need any of your ridiculous shortcuts! I'll awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan my own way!"
Shinji gave Sasuke a long look. "That's the spirit. What a shame."
With that, Shinji turned and walked away.
Sasuke hurriedly called after him. "What do you mean?"
Shinji didn't stop. "Heh. Why do you think our clan is