First Glimpse of Sharpness

It was the beginning of the 56th year of Konoha, and Uchiha Xingye was already 9 years old.

After three years of cultivation and strategic planning, his strength had reached the peak of a Chunin, only a step away from becoming a Special Jonin.

Under the guidance of Uchiha Xingye, the Uchiha clan compound underwent reforms; the conservatives were thoroughly marginalized, and the radicals took power. Uchiha Xingye, Fugaku, and Itachi formed a triumvirate, jointly leading the Uchiha clan.

The strength and cohesion of the Uchiha clan had increased significantly, and their influence within Konoha was growing ever stronger.

On this day, Uchiha Xingye decided to deliver a speech at the training grounds to inspire his clansmen and, at the same time, to demonstrate the power of the Uchiha clan to Konoha.

Hundreds of clansmen gathered at the training grounds, the atmosphere fervent yet solemn.

Uchiha Xingye stood on the platform, his demeanor calm and imposing. At 9 years old, he already displayed maturity and leadership far beyond his years.

"My fellow clansmen," Uchiha Xingye began, his voice not loud, yet it carried across the entire training ground, "I have summoned you all today to announce an important piece of news."

The training ground fell silent, and everyone looked toward Uchiha Xingye on the platform.

"I know that you all harbor fear in your hearts," Uchiha Xingye continued. "Fear of Konoha's suspicion, fear of Danzo's ambition, and fear of that potential 'Night of the Uchiha Massacre'."

A stir began to ripple through the crowd.

"The 'Night of the Uchiha Massacre'..." someone whispered in shock.

"Yes, the 'Night of the Uchiha Massacre'," Uchiha Xingye admitted frankly. "I know what Danzo is plotting, and I know that certain people want to eradicate our Uchiha clan."

"But what I want to say is that the 'Night of the Uchiha Massacre' will never come!"

Uchiha Xingye's voice suddenly rose, his presence overwhelming.

"Because we will not sit idly by and wait for death! Because we will not become pawns for others! Because we will change our own destiny!"

The training ground erupted; the clansmen shouted Uchiha Xingye's name, their blood boiling with fervor.

"From today on, the Uchiha clan will no longer be passive victims!" Uchiha Xingye continued. "We will become the active players! We will control our own destiny!"

"The 'Night of the Uchiha Massacre'? In front of me, Uchiha Xingye, it will never come to pass!"

Uchiha Xingye's Sharingan activated instantly, the three tomoe spinning slowly and emitting an eerie glow.

Then, he unleashed his full strength.

The Mangekyo Sharingan activated!

This was a hidden function of the system; when the entry library reached a certain level, the Sharingan could evolve into the Mangekyo.

The pattern of the Mangekyo was complex and mysterious, with three tomoe connected into a perfect ring, radiating a terrifying pressure.

The training ground fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was shocked.

The Mangekyo Sharingan!

That was the most powerful ocular jutsu of the Uchiha clan, which only a very few could ever awaken. And Uchiha Xingye was only 9 years old!

"This... how is this possible..." an elder muttered to himself.

Fugaku and Itachi stood behind Uchiha Xingye, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"The Mangekyo..." Fugaku took a deep breath. "Uchiha Xingye, your talent..."

Itachi looked at his brother, his eyes shimmering with admiration.

"Big brother is so amazing..." Itachi whispered.

Uchiha Xingye retracted the Mangekyo, reverting to the three-tomoe state.

"Everyone, this is just the beginning," Uchiha Xingye said. "My strength is not yet strong enough, but I am growing stronger every day. As long as you give me time, I will stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world and protect our Uchiha clan."

"Let us work together to change our destiny!"

The training ground erupted once more, the clansmen shouting Uchiha Xingye's name, their morale soaring.

[Leadership (Green) → Leadership (Purple)]

The system's notification chime rang in Uchiha Xingye's mind.

Uchiha Xingye nodded with satisfaction.

This speech had achieved his expected results. The morale of the clansmen had reached its peak, and at the same time, he had demonstrated the power of the Uchiha clan to Konoha.

The news quickly reached the high-ranking officials of Konoha.

The Third Hokage and Danzo both received the report.

"Uchiha Xingye, awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan at 9 years old..." The Third Hokage took a deep breath. "The Uchiha clan has truly produced a monster."

"He must be dealt with as soon as possible," Danzo's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "Otherwise, he will become a threat to me."

"But wait for now," the Third Hokage said. "His strength is not yet sufficient. Furthermore, if we act now, we will only enrage the Uchiha clan and lead to a civil war."

"Then what should we do?" Danzo asked.

"Continue to observe, while accelerating the preparations for the massacre plan," the Third Hokage said. "Once he grows to a certain level, we will eliminate him in one fell swoop."

Although Danzo was unwilling, he could only agree.

Meanwhile, Black Zetsu was observing all of this from the shadows.

"The existence of this child might affect my plans," Black Zetsu muttered to himself, "he must be dealt with as soon as possible."

But Xingye had already foreseen all of this.

"Come on, let the storm rage even harder," Xingye stood on the training grounds, gazing at the distant Hokage Building, his eyes flickering with a cold glint.

"Danzo, Third Hokage, your choices will determine your fates."

"Black Zetsu, you didn't expect me to grow this quickly, did you?"

"On the Night of the Uchiha Massacre, my Uchiha clan will be reborn."