Nine-Tails: Madara Uchiha, you little beast!

The three of them walked out of the Ninja Academy gates together, the glow of the setting sun casting a golden halo over them.

They strolled along the familiar path, chatting and laughing as they headed toward Ichiraku Ramen.

Midway, Naruto suddenly stopped in his tracks, looking curious as he asked, "Liuli, what did you mean earlier when you talked about the Otsutsuki Clan?" His eyes sparkled with a thirst for knowledge, clearly fascinated by this legendary race.

Watching Naruto's earnest expression, Liuli couldn't help but hatch a plan to tease the adorable little guy.

She deliberately straightened her face and said in a slightly menacing tone, "That? The Otsutsuki Clan are legendary aliens. They often travel to other planets to plant little seeds, and once those seeds grow into small trees, they harvest the fruit to eat. That's how they gain their immense power."

Naruto was stunned, his eyes widening as if he had just witnessed something impossible.

He stammered, "Th-then... Teuchi, he... he isn't an alien, is he?"

Liuli watched Naruto's panicked reaction and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

She gently patted Naruto's head and teased him with a playful, threatening tone, "Yes, Teuchi is actually one of our legendary Otsutsuki Clan! He's a top-tier master who possesses the Rinnegan in both eyes. Little Naruto, since you eat his ramen so often, you might just turn into Otsutsuki Naruto yourself! And he even kidnaps children, especially ones like you."

Naruto's eyes went wide, and he stared at Liuli in utter disbelief.

His heart was filled with shock and confusion, as if he had been struck by lightning.

"Wh-what? Teuchi is from the Otsutsuki Clan? And he has the Rinnegan? What is that thing? How is that even possible!" Naruto stammered, his voice trembling with surprise and doubt.

Liuli watched Naruto's dumbfounded expression and couldn't help but laugh.

She knew she was joking, but she hadn't expected Naruto to take it so seriously. She decided to keep teasing the cute little guy.

"What? You don't believe me? I've seen Teuchi use the Rinnegan with my own eyes!"

Liuli deliberately kept a straight face, speaking with complete seriousness.

Naruto was so shocked he couldn't even speak.

In his mind, he pictured Teuchi's kind and approachable image—the ramen shop owner who always wore a warm smile and greeted every customer with enthusiasm.

Every gesture and every word from Teuchi was deeply etched into Naruto's heart.

He simply couldn't reconcile such a kind person with the Otsutsuki Clan, the alien race Liuli described that specifically came to Earth to kidnap young children.

"Liuli, is that Otsutsuki Clan you mentioned really here just to kidnap kids?"

Naruto couldn't help but confirm again, his voice filled with worry and doubt.

Liuli looked at Naruto's earnest face and realized how much he cared about this topic.

She patted Naruto's head gently and smiled, explaining, "Naruto, I was just joking. The Otsutsuki Clan isn't here to kidnap children; they are an alien race with immense power, possessing their own missions and goals."

Hearing Liuli's explanation, Naruto finally let out a sigh of relief. He patted his chest as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his heart.

"Phew... you scared me. I really thought Teuchi was an alien who came here just to kidnap kids."

Naruto laughed, a look of relief washing over his face.

Liuli watched Naruto's adorable reaction and couldn't help but smile. She knew the joke had gone a bit too far, but seeing how much Naruto cared about Teuchi made her feel amused—after all, she hadn't even visited Ichiraku Ramen yet.

"Alright, alright, let's hurry to Ichiraku Ramen, or all the delicious noodles will be snatched up!"

"Big sister, what is the Rinnegan? Is it the same as the Mangekyo Sharingan?" Sasuke looked at Liuli curiously, his eyes flickering slightly as his single-tomoe mode quietly activated.

He was filled with curiosity about this unfamiliar term and wanted to learn more about the power of the Uchiha Clan.

Last time, while Sasuke was cooking in the kitchen, the image of Madara Uchiha that had appeared on a book cover had deeply captivated him.

On the cover, Madara Uchiha's deep and mysterious Mangekyo Sharingan seemed to speak of endless legends and power.

Sasuke was mesmerized by those eyes, a surge of intense curiosity and longing rising in his heart.

After putting the book down, the image of those Mangekyo Sharingan kept echoing in Sasuke's mind.

He knew that the power of the Uchiha Clan was formidable, and the Mangekyo Sharingan was the pinnacle among them.

To learn more about this legend, Sasuke decided to search through his father's belongings for clues.

He walked into his father's room and opened the long-sealed cabinet. Inside were items from his father's life: the ninja tools he had used, the clothes he had worn, and the books and notes he had left behind.

Sasuke carefully sifted through these items, hoping to find the secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

After some searching, Sasuke finally found a notebook left by his father. He opened it and began to read carefully.

The notebook detailed the history and power inheritance of the Uchiha Clan, including descriptions of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Sasuke learned that the Mangekyo Sharingan was an extremely rare power within the Uchiha Clan, awakened by only a handful of members.

Its power was potent and mysterious, capable of unleashing various formidable ocular techniques.

On the very last page of the notebook, Sasuke saw a name that shocked him—Madara Uchiha.

It turned out that Madara Uchiha had once been the leader of the Uchiha Clan; he not only possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan but was also a legendary ninja.

His power was great enough to change the landscape of the entire Ninja World, making him one of the most outstanding members in the history of the Uchiha Clan.

After finishing the notes, Sasuke's heart was filled with awe and yearning. He longed to possess the Mangekyo Sharingan like Madara Uchiha and master such immense power.

Yet, just as he was immersed in his longing for the Mangekyo Sharingan, Liuli had suddenly mentioned the even more mysterious Rinnegan.

Sasuke's curiosity was ignited once again; he wanted to know what kind of power the Rinnegan was and if it was even stronger than the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Sasuke guessed that his sister's power must be quite formidable, otherwise, how would she have access to so much critical information?

My sister must be a hidden master! Sasuke speculated.

Liuli looked at Sasuke's curious gaze and explained with a smile, "The Rinnegan is a very special type of eye, said to be possessed only by the Sage of Six Paths. Its power is immense, far surpassing the Sharingan of our Uchiha Clan."

"Is this eye really that strong? How does one awaken it?" Sasuke was even more curious after hearing this; he wanted to know just how mysterious and powerful this legendary eye truly was.

Liuli shook her head and said helplessly, "As for how to awaken the Rinnegan, I am not entirely sure myself. After all, those are the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths; how could a common ninja like me possibly know?"

Sasuke felt a bit disappointed, but he did not give up.

He continued to press, "Then what about the evolution of our Sharingan? I want to learn more about the power of our Uchiha Clan."

Liuli looked at Sasuke's earnest eyes and knew he was filled with a thirst and curiosity for the power of the Uchiha Clan.

Thus, she began to explain the evolution process of the Sharingan in detail.

"The Sharingan is a unique ability of our Uchiha Clan, and its evolution is a process of gradual awakening and strengthening. At first, members of our Uchiha Clan all possess ordinary eyes, but as we age and accumulate experience, some will gradually awaken the Sharingan."

"After awakening the Sharingan, our eyes change, granting us sharper insight and perception. At the same time, we can use the Sharingan to perform special ocular techniques, such as Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and others."

"However, the evolution of the Sharingan is not something that happens overnight. It requires constant training and combat, gradually elevating our power by experiencing life and death and tempering our will. Only after sufficient tempering and growth can our Sharingan evolve to a higher level, such as the Mangekyo Sharingan."

Sasuke nodded as he listened to Liuli's explanation; this was far more practical than the theoretical knowledge from that lousy Ninja Academy.

He longed to possess even greater power to protect himself and those around him.

At the same time, he was also filled with curiosity and doubt regarding the mysterious existence of the Rinnegan.

"Sister, you said the Rinnegan is only possessed by the Sage of Six Paths, so is it possible for anyone in the history of the Uchiha Clan to have awakened it?" Sasuke suddenly asked.

Liuli fell silent for a moment after hearing this, then shook her head and said, "As far as I know, there is no precedent for anyone in the Uchiha Clan awakening the Rinnegan. The power of the Rinnegan is too mysterious and formidable for us ordinary people to master easily."

Sasuke felt a bit disappointed; it seemed no one in the Uchiha Clan had ever opened the Rinnegan.

Liuli watched Sasuke's slightly disappointed expression, and ripples of emotion stirred within her heart.

She knew well Sasuke's persistent pursuit of power and his deep yearning for the Mangekyo Sharingan and the Rinnegan.

That was not just a hunger for power, but a deep-seated desire for self-actualization and family glory within his heart.

Thus, Liuli took a deep breath, intending to instill confidence in Sasuke once more. She gently patted Sasuke on the shoulder and said tenderly, "Sasuke, I know you might be disappointed right now, feeling that your strength is still far from enough. But you must believe that everyone has their own unique talent and potential; it just takes time and opportunity to uncover it."

Sasuke looked up, his eyes flickering with a complex light. He nodded silently, seemingly pondering Liuli's words.

Seeing this, Liuli continued, "Madara Uchiha once awakened the Rinnegan, but that was because he possessed a special reincarnation status and unique opportunities. And you, Sasuke, you also possess that special status and bloodline; your future is equally filled with infinite possibilities."

Her words were filled with encouragement and expectation, making Sasuke feel a warm current surge through his heart.

He knew that his sister Liuli had always been silently supporting him; no matter what difficulties or challenges he faced, she would be by his side.

Sasuke took a deep breath, the light in his eyes becoming firmer. He clenched his fists, as if he could feel the surging power within his body slowly awakening.

"I will work hard, Sister Liuli," Sasuke said in a low voice. "No matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, I will not give up."

Liuli revealed a gratified smile upon hearing this. She knew that Sasuke had regained his confidence and courage.

The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and my brother felt he could do it again!

Meanwhile, Naruto, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but touch his own right eye after hearing their conversation.

He looked at Sasuke and Liuli with a bit of envy, wondering why he didn't have such peculiar eyes like the Sharingan.

"Say, Sasuke, Sister Liuli, you guys have these strange eyes, how come I don't?" Naruto asked with a hint of dejection.

Liuli smiled and shook her head, saying, "Naruto, you also have your own unique talents and abilities. You possess powerful chakra control and the Clone Technique; these are advantages that others don't have. Everyone's talent is different; you don't need to envy others. You must believe in yourself and explore your own potential."

"That's true! I must have superb talent too!" Naruto touched his nose and said with a smug look.

His eyes sparkled with confidence, as if he had already seen the glorious image of himself becoming a hero of the Ninja World in the future.

Sasuke glanced at him, a disdainful smile curling at the corner of his mouth, and said flatly, "Give it a rest..."

His tone was filled with contempt and mockery toward Naruto, as if he did not agree with Naruto's confidence at all.

Hearing Sasuke's words, Naruto became immediately dissatisfied. He widened his eyes and retorted, "How can you say that? I am going to be the strongest man in the Ninja World!"

His voice was filled with firmness and determination, as if he intended to prove his strength through his own actions.

Sasuke looked at Naruto's earnest appearance and couldn't help but sneer, saying, "Hmph, strongest in the Ninja World? Do you think you can become the strongest just by talking? Real strength is something that can only be obtained through constant effort and training."

Naruto was stung by Sasuke's words. He clenched his fists and said, "I won't just be talking! I will prove myself with real actions!"

His eyes flashed with firm resolve, as if he had already made up his mind to work hard to improve his strength.

Sasuke looked at Naruto's serious expression, and his heart couldn't help but be moved.

He knew that Naruto was a person of great perseverance and determination; as long as he was willing to work hard, he would surely achieve remarkable success.

However, Sasuke also understood that becoming the strongest in the Ninja World was not an easy task; it required immense effort and sacrifice.

Sasuke was thinking about saying something more.

"Alright, we're here." Liuli suddenly stopped in her tracks, a dangerous smile on her face as she spoke to Sasuke and Naruto.

Sasuke and Naruto looked at each other, both feeling an inexplicable chill surge through their hearts.

They realized that Liuli seemed to be warning them to stop arguing.

The two exchanged a glance, nodded silently, and dared not make another sound.

"O-okay." Sasuke and Naruto answered almost simultaneously, their voices trembling slightly.

They followed behind Liuli, stepping cautiously into the ramen shop.

At this moment, Liuli was completely different from the gentle and kind image they saw every day.

Her face carried a sharp edge, her gaze like a torch, as if she could see straight into their hearts.

This made both Sasuke and Naruto feel a sense of fear, as if they were standing before a formidable opponent.

Big sister (Teacher) is suddenly so scary! Sasuke and Naruto both thought to themselves. They exchanged a glance, both understanding that it was best to be obedient right now and not provoke Liuli.

Inside the sealing space, it was silent and profound. The Nine-Tails, that legendary old fox, was quietly listening to the conversation from the outside world.

Its ears twitched slightly, as if it could capture every subtle fluctuation in the space.

It heard the entire exchange between the three, those topics concerning the Rinnegan, Madara Uchiha, and the Sage of Six Paths, flowing into its ears like a trickling stream.

Every word, every sentence, left it feeling shocked and curious.

"Rinnegan... Madara Uchiha... Sage of Six Paths..." The Nine-Tails recited these names in its heart, its eyes flickering with a deep light. It knew that the power and secrets represented by these names were beyond the imagination of a sealed demon fox like itself.

As for the Rinnegan, the Nine-Tails had seen it with its own eyes; after all, the little fox had seen that old man Sage of Six Paths when it was young.

It was a mysterious power capable of controlling life and death and the cycle of reincarnation, allowing its wielder to perceive all the truths of the world.

And Madara Uchiha was the possessor of that name, a legendary figure who once made the entire Ninja World tremble.

He had even controlled it, that little beast, like a pet! It was unbearable!

As for the Sage of Six Paths, he was a legend among legends. He was the founder of the Ninja World and the source of all ninjutsu.

His power was unfathomable, and his wisdom was unmatched. Although the Nine-Tails was powerful, it was merely a tiny existence in front of the Sage of Six Paths.

The Nine-Tails' heart was filled with curiosity and awe regarding Liuli's appearance and these three issues. It stared at Liuli, those deep eyes seemingly able to perceive all the secrets of the world.

"This Uchiha woman doesn't look simple." The Nine-Tails muttered to itself, its voice echoing within the sealing space with a hint of inexplicable awe.

It did not know much about Liuli, but from the aura she exuded and her words, the Nine-Tails could sense a depth and wisdom unlike that of an ordinary person.

"She seems to know that little beast Madara very well." The Nine-Tails continued, its voice revealing a complex emotion.

Madara Uchiha, that legendary figure who once made the entire Ninja World tremble, was also a former opponent of the Nine-Tails. The grudges and history between them had long since become a legend of the Ninja World. And now, this Uchiha woman seemed to have a deep understanding of Madara, which left the Nine-Tails both surprised and curious.

"This old man didn't expect her to even know the secret of reincarnation." A hint of surprise leaked into the Nine-Tails' voice.

Reincarnation was the mysterious power of the Sage of Six Paths' two sons, allowing one's chakra to be reborn after death to continue pursuing great power.

This secret had always been kept hidden by the Ninja World, with only a few people knowing of its existence.

Yet Liuli knew it like the back of her hand, which raised even more questions in the Nine-Tails' mind regarding her identity and purpose.

The Nine-Tails began to recall everything that had happened in the Ninja World during the years it had been sealed.

It tried to find clues about Liuli and Madara Uchiha from those fragmented memories. However, no matter how hard it tried, it could not find any information about this woman.

This left it feeling both confused and excited, as if it were about to uncover a massive secret.

"It seems this Uchiha woman is not simple at all." The Nine-Tails muttered to itself, its eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation.

It decided to learn more about Liuli and all the secrets she possessed.