Artificial Eyes

Kyo Uchiha could not help but sigh, his aged face etched with deep wrinkles.

The passage of these three years had left even heavier marks upon him.

"If I hadn't helped Sarutobi Hiruzen back then, he likely would have become Hokage through his own means anyway, but... he might have treated the Uchiha Clan just as he did the Senju Clan... by striking from the shadows!"

"Sarutobi Hiruzen is a man with a kind face but a ruthless heart, yet he does remember the help the Uchiha Clan gave him back then; it is just that one cannot place too much faith in such sentiments."

Kyo Uchiha spoke with a faint smile.

Over these past three years and more.

The Uchiha Clan had indeed lived quite comfortably!

One could even say they had enjoyed exceptionally high standing.

"It is because Grandfather is far-sighted. Now that Orochimaru has become my teacher, I have naturally become part of the Hokage's faction, though regarding this matter... the hawks within the clan have quite a few complaints."

Keigo Uchiha's eyes flickered.

During this period, many ninjas within the clan had looked to him for leadership, and it could be said they already viewed him as the future clan head, yet there were others dissatisfied with him joining the Hokage's faction!

Some even... wanted to challenge his position!

"Of course, this counts for little to me, and it is a necessary path to becoming the clan head."

Keigo Uchiha said indifferently: "There are some in the Uchiha Clan now... who harbor hatred because of the Second Shinobi World War and the fact that Konoha sent the Uchiha Clan to the front lines."

"That is understandable, but to act like a bully only within one's own home is simply wrong."

Clack!

The game piece in his hand landed on the board.

It emitted a crisp, sharp sound.

"Hehe."

The Great Elder chuckled, looking at him as if he were a child playing a game; his eyes were filled with curiosity. "Keigo has truly grown up, and his thinking has become increasingly thorough. I had originally thought you hadn't noticed these matters, and I was prepared to resolve them for you."

Those kind eyes were filled with tranquility.

Keigo Uchiha did not doubt for a moment that his grandfather would have disciplined those who held dissenting opinions.

But that would only have been a temporary fix!

To truly make all the clansmen submit, he needed to step forward himself!

"Then what does Keigo intend to do?"

"This matter can only be resolved by me, but there is no rush; others will be more anxious than I am."

Keigo Uchiha spoke with hidden meaning. Although he had nothing else to do.

He was too lazy to bother with these people; when they eventually came looking for trouble, he would simply teach them a lesson.

"The Uchiha Clan worships the strong, so as long as I am stronger than them, they naturally won't have anything to say."

Regarding the temperament of the Uchiha clansmen.

Keigo Uchiha was naturally clear; as long as your strength is formidable, no matter what ideas you have, others will have no objections. If you are weak, they will find fault with you even for breathing.

"Aleh aleh, Keigo, you didn't come to find me first when you arrived."

Just then, the door to the side was suddenly pushed open, and the exquisite, pretty face of Momoko Uchiha appeared in his line of sight.

The sunlight shone upon her, warm and radiant, as if she were the sun itself.

If Hyuga Ruri was a proud and haughty young lady.

And Inuzuka Mi was a delicate girl like a sprite.

Then Momoko Uchiha was the daughter of the sun, radiating warmth from head to toe, giving one an incredibly cozy feeling. She grinned, and those black-gem-like eyes crinkled along with her smile.

"Keigo, I just mastered a ninjutsu today that can rapidly heal my own wounds, though it requires all of my chakra!"

Her pretty face was full of pride.

This was something other ninjas could not do.

Keigo Uchiha was startled. "Rapidly heal your own wounds? In a critical moment, that could save your life!"

Suddenly, he thought of Lady Tsunade.

If he remembered correctly, Lady Tsunade had already established the medical ninja system, but because she had lost her lover, Dan Katō, during the Second Shinobi World War, she harbored a certain fear of war.

However, she had not yet developed hemophobia.

And Lady Tsunade... she mastered the Yin Seal, right?

Being able to store a massive amount of chakra and release it at a critical moment was a secret technique of Mito; perhaps he could consider letting Momoko learn it!

"This ability of yours is very similar to that of Lady Tsunade, one of the Sannin. You can try to develop it further—see if you can store chakra within your body, turning it into a seal, and extract it at a critical moment. This could significantly boost your strength!"

Keigo Uchiha provided a direction for her medical ninjutsu training.

Momoko's talent was immense.

Her eyes lit up in an instant!

"What a great idea! This way, we can recover quickly whenever we're injured without exhausting our chakra. Plus, as long as I'm around, Keigo will be invincible!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled helplessly, "I'd rather not get stabbed over and over again..."

The Great Elder couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The discussion for the day was effectively over.

But it had gained a touch of amusement.

A glint flickered in Keigo Uchiha's eyes as he whispered, "There aren't many summoning beasts suitable for Hakuto. It seems... Tsunade's summoning beast is the best choice."

It could heal.

It could communicate.

This would elevate Hakuto's strength to the next level!

However, there was no rush; Hakuto wouldn't be participating in any battles for now.

Early the next morning, Keigo Uchiha was planning to head to the Forest of Death for training.

Just as he stepped onto the street, he paused, spotting a lean figure whose pale face wore an incomprehensible expression of excitement and anticipation!

"Teacher Orochimaru? Have you reached a result in your research?"

Keigo Uchiha was stunned; he hadn't expected Orochimaru to be waiting for him at his doorstep so early in the morning.

"To be precise, it was around three this morning, but I waited until now so as not to disturb you, Keigo."

Orochimaru flashed a smile.

Those amber pupils were filled with excitement, tinged with a hint of madness!

"Let's go, Keigo. I've achieved some results regarding the project you gave me. I have some leads, and I want to show you my current research success!"

His amber pupils were brimming with excitement and pride.

Keigo Uchiha's eyes brightened!

Orochimaru was no mere talker.

He was a man of action and an incredibly fastidious person.

If he hadn't truly achieved significant results, he would never be this satisfied!

"Shall we go?" Orochimaru asked.

"Let's go!"

Keigo Uchiha followed him without a moment's hesitation.

Hyuga Ruri and Inuzuka Mi waited in the Forest of Death until the afternoon, yet they didn't see a shadow of Keigo Uchiha.

Soon, they arrived at the Underground Laboratory.

Pointing to the data on the blackboard, Orochimaru said in a raspy voice, "Whether it is the Byakugan or the Sharingan, according to my research, both possess infinite potential!"

"The cells of the Uchiha Clan have become even stronger and more active after fusing with the cells of Senju Hashirama!"

He gave a sudden tug.

Inside the culture dish, a pair of Sharingan and a pair of Byakugan appeared!