Uchiha Naraku had the delicate features of an exquisite doll. At fifteen or sixteen, he still retained a hint of youthful innocence.
His skin was white as snow, and his bright, shimmering eyes—hardly masculine—held a profound, mysterious darkness, as though endless stories lay hidden within them.
His hair was soft and smooth, partially covering his small ears. His figure was somewhat slender, yet it carried an air of stubborn defiance. Against that baby face of his, his unique charm stood out all the more, making one unable to resist wondering about the boy's past and future.
"Don't be fooled by Naraku looking like a child. He's a genius who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan at this age. Of course, your uncle isn't saying that not awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan makes you inferior to others," Uchiha Ijichi said.
The Uchiha Clan generally awakened their eyes through emotional upheaval. Of course, some could forcefully awaken them through powerful chakra, but they usually would not go very far that way. Take Uchiha Ijichi, for example—he awakened his Mangekyō when he witnessed his parents' deaths at the age of twenty. Uchiha Naraku, meanwhile, had only awakened his a few days ago, after one of his teammates died in a trap, thus awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Naraku's Mangekyō Sharingan is support-type. It can save your life. That's why I'm sending Naraku with you." Uchiha Ijichi stroked Naraku's head beside him.
"My left and right eyes are 'Shadow Dive' and 'Incarnation,' respectively."
Uchiha Naraku slowly closed his eyes.
The next second—
Bzzzz!
His scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan spun wildly, its pattern resembling snowflakes. Uchiha Naraku's body gradually merged into the shadows.
Then—
Chiba watched as the shadow came to his side, then merged into his own shadow. Unless one was a ninja with exceptionally powerful sensory abilities, they