Time flies, and it's already September.
That afternoon, Shita Genichi arrived at the underground Experimental Base and witnessed the White Zetsu A-Da once again cutting open the White Zetsu Mother, allowing the newly cultivated Hashirama-Sasuke to emerge.
" Genichi, I must say, this body is indeed far superior to the one before!"
The Hashirama-Sasuke clone opened its mouth, it exuded the aura of White Zetsu.
There's no way around it; this is a clone based on White Zetsu spores, and it inherently possesses White Zetsu consciousness.
Unless Shita Genichi uses his own spores to create spore embryos.
But he doesn't like using his own cells.
"Can you Sharingan on your own?"
Shita Genichi.
The Hashirama-Sasuke said, "This will probably require Genichi's intervention!"
Shita Genichi turned to White Zetsu A-Da, "I am now certain that whether or not one can awaken the Rinnegan is not a physical issue, but a mental one."
A-Da laughed and said, "Of course, after all, we are all artificial humans, so naturally we can't be compared with a genius like you, Master Genichi!"
That flattery was absolutely genuine.
Shita Genichi satisfaction, then casually named the new clone "Xiao Ban," and used his Primordial Spirit Technique to control it with his Primordial Spirit Clone.
Next, they used Magnetism Release and Senjutsu to induce Xiao Ban to Sharingan.
Shita Genichi had already done this on the Jade Puppet Clone before, so he was very familiar with it.
Soon, a pair of Three Tomoe Sharingan appeared.
It's still the limit.
This was expected, and Shita Genichi was not disappointed. He quickly performed the surgery, transplanting the Rinnegan he had previously obtained from the future into the Xiao Ban clone, while his original Three Tomoe Sharingan was temporarily transplanted into his arm.
In this way, Shita Genichi can further explore the mysteries of the Rinnegan with his transformed Mirror Eye.
Having demonstrated how the research on the Rinnegan had been resolved, Shita Genichi then visited another laboratory to examine the techniques for cultivating reproductive cells and the progress in Cellular Female-Induced Oocyte Cultivation Technique.
Even with his previous cheat-like abilities, and his future collaboration with Orochimaru, he was still unable to completely solve the problems of these two technologies.
The problem remains unresolved.
Disaster!
"Looks like I'll have to use cheats to get Snake Auntie for free; he's the real expert at that."
"Otherwise..."
Shita Genichi thought of the Yin-Yang Release Technique.
However, his Yin-Yang Release technique was not enough to accomplish this.
"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long!"
Shita Genichi.
The further along the project goes, the more difficult it becomes, and the longer it takes.
And the more this is the case, the more patience is needed to overcome impatience, greed, and rashness.
Sage Transformation training, Magnetism Release development, Rinnegan research basically occupied all of Shita Genichi's time each day. The development of other bloodline Ninjutsu, and even Yin-Yang Release techniques, was left to Shadow Clone or Puppet Clone.
Time flows like water.
After visiting Langyi's mother that day Shita Genichi went to help out at his own shop, which was a temporary way to relax his mind.
I didn't expect to see Uchiha Itachi again.
The last time was about six months ago, when the Ninja Academy probably hadn't even started yet, but that's not the case now.
Using Shadow Clone to attend classes while the real body comes out to eat dumplings?
It's true love!
After Shita Genichi Uchiha Itachi a plate of Three-Color Dango, Genichi Kinoshita smiled and said, "Itachi, how about we chat for a bit later?"
Uchiha Itachi paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "Yes, Genichi."
Watching Shita Genichi, Uchiha Itachi was extremely curious about what had happened.
After all, he is now far behind Shita Genichi in both age and status.
Despite his young age, Uchiha Itachi already possessed a relatively mature way of thinking.
After all, he was only four years old when Uchiha Fugaku took him to fight against Kumogakure.
After Uchiha Itachi finished eating the Three-Color Dango, Shita Genichi came over and waved, "Let's go!"
Two people, one older and one younger, walked out of the Dango Shop.
Shita Genichi, hands in his pockets, looked relaxed and casually asked, "Looks like school courses are pretty boring?"
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "I've already mastered those."
Shita Genichi smiled and asked again, "Have you mastered the Fire Release: Nature Transformation?"
He remembered that Uchiha Itachi could instantly learn the Fire Release: Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu.
Uchiha Itachi looked up at Shita Genichi: " Genichi, you've mastered it."
"Do you have some special task for me?"
Under the Shita Genichi eyebrow. "Oh?"
Is it that obvious?
His thinking is indeed far more mature than that of children his age!
Shita Genichi personally verified this.
As for the assessment that he had the mindset of Hokage from a young age, it comes from the assessment of the Third Sarutobi Hiruzen, in the original timeline.
It's definitely not saying that Uchiha Itachi possessed the mindset of Hokage at a young age, but rather that Uchiha Itachi was able to focus his attention outside the Uchiha from a young age.
In other words, Uchiha Itachi "opened his eyes to the world" from a young age, and his thinking was not limited to his own clan, but he was able to consider issues from the perspective of the village as a whole.
This is indeed very rare.
Because this is actually against human nature.
Most Uchiha members prioritize the interests of their clan, which is only natural.
Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui are special cases.
Another example is Senju Tobirama, who caused the Senju surname to disappear from Konoha.
As a result, neither Tsunade nor Nawaki used Senju as their surname.
Shita Genichi led Uchiha Itachi to the top of the Hokage Rock, overlooking the thriving Konoha.
The wind made their hair fly.
"Itachi, are you planning to graduate?"
Shita Genichi.
Uchiha Itachi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
He felt restricted at the Ninja Academy.
This is so boring; I have to waste time using my clone to go to class.
He also found it difficult to communicate with his classmates of the same age, as they all seemed too immature to him.
Seeing Uchiha Itachi's expression, Shita Genichi couldn't help but laugh.
The price of maturity is losing many of the joys of childhood.
This may be related to Uchiha Fugaku's teaching methods.
Look at Naruto, he's having a blast now, sometimes even acting like an older brother and taking Uchiha Sasuke around everywhere.
Of course, for Uchiha Itachi, Ninjutsu, becoming a ninja, and completing missions might also be a source of enjoyment.
Just like Shita Genichi himself, even the tedious and boring research and practice are enjoyable, and the sense of accomplishment is endless, which is the greatest motivation and happiness.
"Itachi, how much do you know about Kekkei Genkai?"
Shita Genichi.
Uchiha Itachi replied, " Kekkei Genkai is formed by the fusion of two nature transformations to create a new nature transformation."
"Besides Kekkei Genkai, there is also Kekkei Tōta, which is formed by the fusion of three nature changes to create a new nature change."
"Moreover, they all inherited their lineage through blood."
Shita Genichi asked, "Oh? It can't be acquired through learning?"
Uchiha Itachi exclaimed in surprise, " Genichi, can Kekkei Genkai be acquired through learning?"
He truly didn't know that.
The teachers at the Ninja Academy taught that Kekkei Genkai cannot be acquired through learning, and that Sharingan is ineffective against Kekkei Genkai and secret Ninjutsu.
As for knowledge about Kekkei Genkai, Uchiha Fugaku had not yet taught his son in depth.
In Uchiha Itachi's view, Sharingan cannot be copied, so it naturally cannot be obtained through learning, which is correct.
"It seems Fugaku hasn't taught you these things yet."
Shita Genichi, "What the school teaches isn't entirely wrong. Kekkei Genkai are indeed something most people can't acquire through learning, but for geniuses, it's not absolute."
"You know about Kekkei Tōta, so you should know what Kekkei Tōta exists in the Ninja World, right?"
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "As far as we know, the only known Kekkei Tōta of Kekkei Tota are the Second Tsuchikage and Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure."
This is mentioned in Konoha textbooks; after all, Kekkei Tōta is the most unique.
Before Shita Genichi mastered Ice Release under the tree, only two people had mastered it, and one of them was dead.
" The Second Tsuchikage and the Third Tsuchikage are not father and son, but master and apprentice."
Shita Genichi explained with a smile, "The Dust Release Kekkei Tōta Second Tsuchikage and inherited by his disciple Third Tsuchikage. He mastered it through study and training."
"In addition, there is the Magnet Release of Sunagakure, which was first mastered by the Third Kazekage."
Uchiha Itachi said, "I know, it's the one known as the strongest Kazekage, who possesses the ability to manipulate Iron Sand."
Shita Genichi nodded. "That's right. The Third Kazekage mastered Magnet Release by studying the One-Tail- Tailed Beast. As for the Tailed Beast, does Itachi know anything about them?"
Uchiha Itachi shook his head, but his eyes were full of curiosity.
Shita Genichi, " Tailed Beast are Chakra aggregates with extremely powerful Chakra. There are nine of them in total, named according to the number of their tails."
" The One-Tail's main abilities are Wind Release, Sand Control, and Magnet Release."
" The Third Kazekage's Magnet Release controls Iron Sand, Fourth Kazekage's Magnet Release controls Gold Dust; both originate from the One-Tail."
Uchiha Itachi's eyes shone brightly, his preconceived notions were shattered, and his thirst for knowledge exploded.
Moreover, he quickly realized what was happening and couldn't help but ask, "Then can the Sharingan of our Uchiha Clan also be obtained through learning and training?"
Shita Genichi nodded. "Theoretically, it's possible."
Uchiha Itachi seemed lost in thought.
Not everyone in the Uchiha Clan can awaken the Sharingan. If it could be awakened through learning and training, then Father would definitely have brought it up.
As Master Genichi said before, genius... so it's only in theory.
Within the Uchiha Clan, if someone is a genius, awakening their Sharingan shouldn't be an issue, right?
But Master Genichi is definitely a genius. Could it be that Master Genichi wants to obtain the Sharingan through study and training?
Uchiha Itachi's heart skipped a beat, but then he remembered something.
He remembered his father saying that, for some reason, Uchiha received the Sharingan as a gift from the Genichi clan.
Therefore, Master Genichi did not find himself because of the Sharingan.
After all, he hadn't awakened the Sharingan himself.
Uchiha Itachi was even more puzzled as he pondered this.
Shita Genichi turned around, looking down slightly at the little radish-headed Itachi: "Itachi, since you feel you can't gain any more knowledge at the Ninja Academy, how about accepting a special mission from me?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Itachi immediately became eager to try. " Genichi, is it about Kekkei Genkai?"
Shita Genichi nodded. "Since you understood what I just said, then you know that Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōta can be learned, cultivated, and developed on your own."
"Therefore, I'm assigning you the task of developing your Kekkei Genkai."
"So, are you brave enough to take on this mission?"
Even though Uchiha Itachi was far more mature than his peers, he was still a seven-year-old child, and he couldn't help but swallow hard. "I... can I?"
Shita Genichi smiled and said, "If that's not possible, then you still have a lot to learn."
"You are a genius, that must be acknowledged, and you yourself should clearly recognize the difference between yourself and ordinary people."
"So, what can you do after you graduate early?"
"Going on missions, learning Ninjutsu, gaining combat experience, mission experience... these are all too ordinary. Besides, the village doesn't need a kid like you who graduated early to go on missions."
"Itachi, what do you think the village is lacking?"
Uchiha Itachi said, "A powerful ninja!"
"A ninja as powerful as you, Lord Genichi!"
Shita Genichi nodded. "Well said."
Uchiha Itachi said, "Then wouldn't it be right for me to graduate early, grow quickly through missions, and protect the village?"
Shita Genichi was the first to affirm, "That's certainly true, but as you just said, the village doesn't lack a genius Elite Jonin, or even a strong ninja like the Sannin. What we need are strong ninjas like me, standing at the pinnacle of the Ninja World."
Uchiha Itachi tapped Shita Genichi vicious emotional attack. "You're a genius. I believe you have the potential to surpass your father, the Legendary Sannin, and even the Kage."
Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened upon hearing this.
Am I really that amazing?
Every character mentioned by Shita Genichi is someone he currently admires.
Seeing the stunned Uchiha Itachi, Shita Genichi smiled and said, "How about it?"
"Want to challenge yourself?"
Uchiha Itachi swallowed hard, then nodded. "Yes, Genichi, I'm willing!"
Shita Genichi was very pleased.
Great, another good seed. It should grow into good chives in the future.
A genius! So young, yet with limitless potential!
As for being an ingrate... Shita Genichi doesn't care.
Even in the original timeline, Uchiha Itachi's actions would certainly be considered ungrateful by the Uchiha Clan, but to the Konoha High Command, he was a good subordinate!
From an emotional perspective, Shita Genichi also disliked this kind of person, as their values were inconsistent with his.
But rationally speaking, or rather, from the perspective of "your position determines your thinking,"...
Uchiha Itachi could be someone worth nurturing.
There aren't many people like that in the Uchiha Clan.
Uchiha Itachi was one, Uchiha Shisui was another.
Uchiha Obito can only be considered half a [someone].
Being obsessed with love is a bit scary.
"Itachi, the Kekkei Genkai development task I'm assigning you this time is a Dōjutsu, a Dōjutsu that leans towards perception."
Shita Genichi began by introducing the mission.
Uchiha Itachi asked, "Something like the Byakugan?"
The Sharingan has strong analytical abilities, but it's not considered visual perception.
The Byakugan is a form of visual perception.
Shita Genichi nodded. "That's right, this Dōjutsu is related to Fire Release, and then to Yang Release."
"Therefore, Itachi, you must first master the nature transformation of Yang Release."
"Once you master the changes in the nature of Yang Release, I will tell you exactly what kind of sensory Dōjutsu you should cultivate."
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "Yes, I will do my best, Genichi."
"But can I tell Dad about this?"
Shita Genichi chuckled lightly, "Of course, no problem."
"Itachi, were you just wondering if I've been learning how to train the Sharingan?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Itachi's face immediately turned red, feeling embarrassed and ashamed that his thoughts had been seen through.
Shita Genichi, however, didn't care. He opened his Three Tomoe Mirror Eye and said to Uchiha Itachi, whose eyes widened in surprise, "Because I obtained a Sharingan from a friend, I did try to learn and train it. However, a slight accident occurred, which resulted in these Mirror Eye."
"Hmm... you can talk to your father about this too."
Uchiha Itachi stared wide-eyed at Shita Genichi's Mirror Eye under the tree; this was the first time he had ever seen them.
It does look a lot like the Sharingan.
Moreover, it looks even prettier than the Sharingan.
That's fine.
Shita Genichi closed his Mirror Eye: "If you need anything about Yang Release, you can come find me. You know where I live, right?"
He usually Shadow Clone at home.
Uchiha Itachi nodded quickly.
"Keep it up!"
After saying that, Shita Genichi disappeared from the spot.
The seeds have been sown, the bait has been cast; whether there will be a harvest or not, we can only wait and see.
Uchiha Itachi stood there for a long time before returning to the Ninja Academy.
After school in the afternoon, he rushed home as fast as he could, and instead of playing with his younger brother Sasuke right away, he went to find his father Uchiha Fugaku, who was feeding the fish.
Uchiha Fugaku turned to look at his eldest son, whom he was very satisfied with and on whom he had placed high hopes, his serious expression softening slightly. "Is it still about graduating early, Itachi?"
Uchiha Itachi said, "No, it's about Genichi."
"Um?"
Uchiha Fugaku was surprised, then turned around. " Genichi- kun?"
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "Father, it's like this..."
He quickly explained Shita Genichi.
Uchiha Fugaku was very surprised to hear this.
He acknowledged that his eldest son was exceptionally talented.
But at only seven years old, to have developed Kekkei Genkai...
Even Uchiha Fugaku lacked confidence.
Shita Genichi was naturally aware of the fact that he had Jonin the bloodline limit information, and had even applied to read the " Theory of Kekkei Genkai ".
He is even attempting to cultivate Kekkei Genkai.
Despite already having the Sharingan, and even awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
But the Mangekyō Sharingan was too much of a burden for him; whether it was his Dōjutsu or Susanoo, every time he used them, he was risking his life.
Of course, there is another reason.
It was Shita Genichi's actions that led to the Kekkei Genkai in Konoha in recent years.
These days, if any Jonin Konoha doesn't research Kekkei Genkai, they'd be embarrassed to call themselves Jonin.
In particular, this year Hatake Sakumo also mastered Kekkei Genkai, and it was one that wasn't originally in the " Theory of Kekkei Genkai ".
The enthusiasm for developing bloodline limits, which had cooled down, has been reignited.
But treating the development of Kekkei Genkai as a mission is shocking enough, but the recipient is a student who didn't even graduate from the Ninja Academy... This...
Even Uchiha Fugaku, who believed his eldest son was a genius, found it a bit outrageous.
"The task entrusted to me by Master Genichi is a sensory Dōjutsu that requires the fusion of Fire Release and Yang Release nature transformations, so I need to learn Yang Release nature transformations next."
"Lord Genichi has permitted me to seek his guidance."
Uchiha Itachi continued.
But Uchiha Fugaku didn't take it to heart; his mind was elsewhere. Only after his son finished speaking did he ask, "Did Genichi- kun say anything else?"
Uchiha Itachi lowered his head slightly upon hearing this. "Yes, Genichi also mentioned our clan's Sharingan."
Uchiha Fugaku's gaze sharpened: Just as I expected!
At this moment, Uchiha Itachi was secretly thinking: Genichi displayed the Mirror Eye because he anticipated that Father would ask...
For some reason, he felt a slight aversion to his father's question at that moment.
However, Uchiha Itachi continued, " Genichi mentioned the Sharingan he possessed, and that he had studied it... Just like how Sunagakure studied the One-Tail and obtained Magnet Release, he attempted to train the Sharingan."
Uchiha Fugaku was shocked, and instantly thought of Shita Genichi's eyes, which were extremely similar to the Sharingan.
Could it be... that he really... really has cracked the secret of the Sharingan?
This... this is impossible!
Uchiha Fugaku's expression remained solemn, but his heart was in turmoil, filled with shock, fear, and panic...
Uchiha Itachi glanced up at his father, unable to detect the latter's turbulent emotions, and continued, " Genichi said that he accidentally acquired his current Dōjutsu during his training, called the Mirror Eye."
"Those eyes were originally called 'Mirror Eye '..."
Uchiha Fugaku, hearing this for the first time, took a deep breath and asked, "Did Genichi ever explain the difference between the Mirror Eye and the Sharingan?"
Uchiha Itachi shook his head.
Uchiha Fugaku remained silent. He knew that this information had been deliberately leaked to him by Shita Genichi Kinoshita through his son.
So what is the purpose?
Is he implying that he wants to cooperate with the Uchiha Clan to further research the Sharingan?
Uchiha Itachi looked up at his father, who was deep in thought, and after a moment's thought, asked, "Dad, can the Sharingan be obtained through training?"
"I mean... our Uchiha Clan."
Uchiha Fugaku snapped out of his daze and instinctively said, "That's impossible, we..."
He suddenly froze, realizing Shita Genichi's true purpose.
"A different way of opening eyes?"
"This... this is impossible!"
Uchiha Fugaku found it unbelievable.
Because the Uchiha Clan is a family that has been passed down for thousands of years, there is simply no other way to awaken or advance the Sharingan.
Could someone from another race possibly understand the Sharingan better than the Uchiha?
Is this a trap set for the Uchiha?
Throughout the long years, has the Uchiha Clan never lost their Sharingan?
That's impossible.
Three Tomoe might not exist, but single- Tomoe and Futatsudomoe must have existed.
However, it is difficult for outsiders to utilize the Sharingan. Keeping the Sharingan active for a long time will constantly deplete Chakra, making it a useless tool and a burden for most people.
However, Uchiha Fugaku knew that Shita Genichi was indeed special; he could perfectly control Uchiha Namiichi's eye.
So, is it really possible?
For a moment Uchiha Fugaku hesitated.
Uchiha Itachi waited a moment, then looked up. "Dad?"
Uchiha Fugaku snapped out of his daze and said, "Since Genichi- kun values you, then you should do your best to complete this mission!"
"Yes!"
Uchiha Itachi nodded happily.
Uchiha Fugaku said, "In that case, let's put the matter of graduating early on hold for now."