Uchiha Shisui

"Heh..." Uchiha Chen chuckled softly, then looked down at his shoes and nodded with satisfaction. "These shoes are truly clean. You must help me clean them this well next time, too!"

Not long after, in a deserted corner outside the Uchiha clan leader's house, Uchiha Chen's figure slowly materialized. According to his original plan, he should have appeared directly inside the house, but he unexpectedly discovered that Uchiha Itachi had returned, and had even brought Uchiha Shisui along for a visit.

To avoid drawing unnecessary attention, Uchiha Chen decided to change his plan, appearing in a random spot before entering through the front door.

With a sharp "swish," the door slid open. The three people inside heard the sound and turned their heads toward the entrance in unison.

Uchiha Fugaku was seen speaking with a serious expression to Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui.

Upon hearing the door open and seeing that the newcomer was Uchiha Chen, Uchiha Fugaku first exchanged a greeting with Uchiha Itachi, then introduced Uchiha Chen to Uchiha Shisui: "Shisui, this is Uchiha Chen, Mikoto's younger brother. He is staying at our house for the time being. Chen, this is Uchiha Shisui, Itachi's good friend. Since you two have run into each other, you should get to know one another."

Hearing this, the two exchanged a glance and froze for a second. Uchiha Shisui was the first to look away, bowing his head slightly toward me: "Greetings, Senior Chen. It is a pleasure to meet you; I am Uchiha Shisui."

Just as he lowered his head, I quickly stepped forward, reaching out to stop him and help him up. At the same time, a hint of admiration flickered in my eyes.

"I didn't expect you to be Shisui! I have heard of you before; they say you are a highly acclaimed genius within the clan."

Hearing my words, Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but be taken aback. He thought with some surprise: When did my reputation become so widespread? However, he did not dwell on it, assuming that Uchiha Chen had simply heard some rumors about him from somewhere and was offering a casual compliment.

Thus, he responded with a humble expression: "You are too kind. A senior who became a Jonin at sixteen is the true genius. Compared to you, I still have much to learn and improve upon."

As his voice trailed off, the look of admiration in my eyes grew even more intense, and the four people in the room sat down together to chat.

Before long, seeing that it was getting late, Uchiha Shisui suddenly proposed to leave. "Clan leader, Senior Chen, Itachi, it is getting late, and I should be heading back." With that, he stood up and bid the three of them farewell. Uchiha Itachi personally saw him to the door.

After Uchiha Itachi saw Shisui out, I exchanged a look with Fugaku. In that instant, I could clearly see a change in my own expression reflected in his pupils—the admiration I had been maintaining gradually shifted into wariness and desire. This change left Fugaku somewhat puzzled, but I did not offer much of an explanation.

"Master, what exactly happened to you? Why would you show such a strange expression!"

Looking at him, I did not respond, merely closing my eyes gently to savor the sudden, intense palpitation I had just felt.

Yes, in that very moment when I locked eyes with Uchiha Shisui, I clearly felt my Sharingan twitching wildly within their sockets. I knew in my heart that this was the intense craving my Sharingan felt for the most compatible ocular power.

One must know that before I transmigrated, the only Kotoamatsukami I could ever possess was the one belonging to Uchiha Shisui.

As long as I wait for Uchiha Shisui to successfully awaken his Mangekyō Sharingan and then transplant it onto myself, I could easily obtain the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan without needing to rely on the system.

I believe Uchiha Shisui must have sensed something by now, but the question is, has he already successfully awakened those eyes?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Chen gradually calmed the greed surging deep within his heart and slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, not a trace of greed could be found in his gaze, replaced by his usual gentleness. However, the tone of his voice was colder and more ruthless than ever before.

"Fugaku, Shisui has the potential to awaken the Mangekyō. In future clan missions, find some that are relatively dangerous and assign them to him without raising his suspicion. Use them to stimulate his awakening, so that his Mangekyō may become my nourishment."

Seeing Fugaku's solemn nod, I knew he understood my meaning.

After a moment of silence, the sound of Mikoto and Itachi talking drifted in from outside, growing closer until they reached the door to tell us it was time for dinner.

Hearing this call, the two who had been silent stood up, smoothed the wrinkles on their clothes, and then acted as if nothing had happened as they headed toward the dining table.

As soon as they entered, they saw Itachi staring blankly at Izumi, wondering why she was here.

Mikoto: "Itachi, you know Izumi. She was injured today, and when I saw her collapsed on the side of the road, I brought her back. She has no one else at home, so she will be staying with us for a while. Don't just stand there, say hello."

Itachi looked at the person before him, hesitated, and then gave a stiff greeting.

His heart was filled with confusion; he did not understand why his mother had been bringing strangers home these past two days. Yesterday it was Uchiha Chen, and today it was Uchiha Izumi. In just two days, two people had already come to the house, and there might be more in the future.

Thinking of this, his gaze became even more perplexed.

At this moment, Uchiha Chen, who had already sat down, noticed the confusion and bewilderment in Itachi's eyes. He seemed to have sensed Itachi's inner questions, but he only chuckled to himself, pretending not to have noticed.

After everyone had taken their seats, Uchiha Chen's teasing gaze fell upon Fugaku and Itachi opposite him, while he felt the soft touch of Mikoto and Izumi beside him.

The faint fragrance emanating from their bodies, mixed with the rich aroma of the food on the table, made Uchiha Chen's appetite grow significantly.

As they began to eat in silence, the atmosphere became somewhat dull. Everyone ate their food quietly, with only the occasional clinking of tableware breaking the stillness.

On the other side, Uchiha Shisui, who had been seen out by Uchiha Itachi, walked silently along the dimly lit road. His footsteps were filled with unease.

After a long while, he suddenly stopped, one hand instinctively brushing against his eyes, closing them to quietly reflect on everything that had just happened at the clan leader's house.

Just a moment ago, the instant he locked eyes with Senior Chen, a powerful impulse had surged in his heart, and the Three-Tomoe in his eyes had nearly manifested on their own.

Although he did not know why this had happened, he vaguely felt that it was all related to Senior Chen.

Recalling the look of admiration that Uchiha Chen had displayed—a look anyone could have noticed—Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but shake his head, burying these thoughts deep within his heart for the time being. After all, a senior who admired him so much surely wouldn't wish him any harm, right?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Shisui opened his eyes and shook his head gently, easily dispelling all his inner insecurity.

He then took a deep breath and continued on his way home.

But he did not notice that behind him, it was as if a pair of eyes were watching him silently, like a venomous snake opening its blood-red maw, waiting for him to walk right into the trap...