"I understand."
Shisui Uchiha listened to Qingyu and nodded.
"I wonder if these eyes of mine can erase the rift between the Uchiha Clan and the village."
Shisui Uchiha sighed.
He could sense that the war had only temporarily suppressed the conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the village.
Once the war ended, that conflict would likely fester until it erupted.
"You can do it. I believe in you."
Qingyu spoke.
Shisui Uchiha's fate in the original story had been tragic, and some of his decisions were maddening.
But Qingyu could still offer him encouragement.
"Mm."
Shisui Uchiha was delighted to have Qingyu's support.
[D-Rank Trait: Advanced Genjutsu has met the synthesis requirements] [Synthesize?]
Qingyu looked at the trait that had suddenly appeared.
So I've defeated Five Genjutsu Ninjas?
Qingyu rubbed his chin.
Shisui evidently counted as one of them.
Without much hesitation, Qingyu confirmed.
[B-Rank Trait: Advanced Genjutsu] [Effect: Increases resistance to Genjutsu by 100%.] [Synthesis: Defeat Ten Advanced Genjutsu Ninjas to upgrade this to a higher-rank trait.]
My Genjutsu resistance has doubled.
Qingyu felt no different.
He guessed the difference would only become apparent when someone attacked him with Genjutsu.
Although defeating Mangekyō Shisui had yielded no other traits, Qingyu figured a few more bouts would eventually produce something.
Konoha's counteroffensive would come next. Once the war slowed down, he would have more time to farm those traits.
"Thanks, Qingyu. For today and for everything before. If it weren't for you, I think... I'd be very lonely."
Shisui Uchiha spoke gratefully, looking at Qingyu like a dear friend.
Then he said goodbye.
Qingyu watched Shisui Uchiha disappear into the distance. He stood and brushed the grass from his trouser legs.
Time to head back.
Meanwhile, in the Graveyard of Mountains.
Obito Uchiha lay on