The Sun's Light Shines

"Who goes there?!"

Uchiha Chiri started, her gaze snapping toward the source of the chilling voice.

A handsome young man with black hair, clad in the black robes of the Uchiha, walked slowly toward her.

Tap, tap, tap...

Every step seemed to carry an unspeakable resolve.

Several subordinates followed silently behind him.

"It is I." The young ninja's face was frosted with cold as he answered Uchiha Chiri's confusion.

Upon recognizing the newcomer, Chiri's eyes widened.

"It's actually you."

"Rai!"

This is trouble. It's actually Rai.

Why is he here?

Could it be?

The speculation in her heart left her feeling incredibly stifled.

Not long ago, she had received a request from Genmei to investigate the status of the clan's elite fighters.

She had felt that something was wrong even then and had warned Genmei.

Throughout this month, her constant communication with Uchiha Genmei had put her at ease.

However, she had maintained necessary vigilance; she had always known that the clan's hawks, with every three-tomoe jonin in the Uchiha possessing Izanagi, were quite radical in their methods, and she dared not be careless.

Just a few days ago, she discovered that Naka had gone missing, and she had felt an immediate sense of foreboding.

Using certain methods, she had obtained intelligence regarding this ambush on Genmei and had immediately rushed over with her subordinates.

Who could have imagined...

She cut off her train of thought.

Drawing a kunai, she signaled her subordinates to be on guard.

Her eyes trembled slightly, and within her scarlet pupils, the tomoe spun with a somber, indecipherable intensity.

Seeing this, Uchiha Rai sneered: "It seems you already understand the situation, woman!"

Hum!

A bewitching red light bloomed in his eyes.

A murderous smile played on his lips.

"Unless you step over my corpse, you aren't going anywhere!"

Their eyes locked.

Scarlet killing intent clashed like a dragon and a tiger.

In the valley.

Looking at the devastation all around, Uchiha Genmei deactivated his Susanoo and scanned his surroundings.

He discovered the remains of Uchiha Naka.

"Did he not activate Izanagi?" Uchiha Genmei felt a flicker of doubt; he dared not underestimate that heaven-defying technique capable of deceiving the world and reversing any disadvantageous situation.

He studied the corpse for a few moments and waited a while longer, but seeing no change, he walked over with peace of mind.

"It seems you really are dead, you bastard. Were you too attached to your Mangekyo Sharingan to use it?"

He shook his head and looked toward Uchiha Yuta, who was kneeling in the distance, looking utterly soul-broken.

He flashed to stand before him.

Lowering his gaze, he asked coldly:

"Do you have any last words?"

Hearing Uchiha Genmei's interrogation, the shattered Uchiha Yuta shuddered, finally snapping back to reality.

He composed his expression.

"There is nothing to say. You have won, Lord Genmei. Kill me."

Pale words escaped his lips as he lowered his head, appearing as if he had resigned himself to his fate.

"If you have nothing else to say, then get moving and bring Naka's corpse over here."

"Right, and those jonin as well. I held back, so they've only been knocked unconscious by my ocular jutsu."

"They aren't dead yet, so bring them over too."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yuta froze, his eyes widening.

He lifted his head.

In disbelief, he asked, "Why?! Lord Genmei..."

His shocked words were cut off by a wave of Uchiha Genmei's hand.

"Since when are there so many 'whys'? Get to it!" he barked impatiently.

"Yes!" Uchiha Yuta responded excitedly, stumbling off to carry out the order.

Uchiha Genmei sat cross-legged on the ground, lost in thought while Uchiha Yuta busied himself.

He needed a team of his own, and this group was the perfect target.

After witnessing his immense power and having their spirits broken, it wouldn't be difficult to subdue them with a bit of persuasion.

After all, the Uchiha were always like this.

If you wanted to convince them or feed them empty promises, you had to beat them into submission first.

Second Pillar was like this, and so was Uchiha Madara.

He paused for a moment.

Uchiha Itachi was the exception; he would brainwash himself and willingly swallow the 'sweet' lies he fed himself.

In any case, once they saw his miraculous ocular jutsu, there would be no problem.

As for the stubborn ones, they could only blame themselves if he had to be ruthless!

He cast his thoughts aside and closed his eyes to rest, adjusting his state.

After waiting quietly for a moment, Uchiha Yuta's cautious voice reached him.

"Lord Genmei, I have placed all the unconscious brothers and Lord Naka's body as you requested."

Uchiha Genmei opened his eyes and scanned the area.

He nodded. "Feed them Military Ration Pills and wake them up one by one."

Before long, under Uchiha Yuta's ministrations, the fallen Uchiha began to wake.

Once they grasped the situation, they reacted.

"We lost... completely lost."

"That's Lord Naka's body. Has even he, the pillar who unlocked the power of the gods, fallen?"

"Uchiha Genmei, he is too strong. That peerless divine power is just too absurd..."

"Damn it, why are you all losing heart? Are you planning to surrender?"

"Hey, hey, hey! Look at this valley—the very terrain has been altered!"

Hearing the waking Uchiha chattering away, an impatient Uchiha Genmei spoke up.

"Shut your mouths, you defeated losers."

Hearing this, the Uchiha stared at Genmei.

"There is only one fact before you now: submit to me, or depart for the Land of Yomi right here and now."

At these words, the Uchiha bristled.

"On what grounds!"

"We would rather die than be humiliated. We will never tarnish the pride of the Uchiha."

Hum!

A powerful aura of chakra ignited around Genmei, and an arrogant, overwhelming pressure bore down upon them.

"On what grounds? On the grounds that I am peerless! Now, can you be quiet and listen to what I have to say?"

The incomparable pressure forced the Uchiha present to fall silent.

Genmei nodded, feeling quite satisfied.

He analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the Military Police Force, the Second Hokage's malicious intentions, and what would happen if he stepped into the spotlight.

Uchiha Genmei spoke his mind freely, watching the dazed Uchiha clansmen around him.

He was very satisfied in his heart, looking around at the people who were focused on him.

He spread his hands wide:

"To make everyone's dreams attainable, for the greater good, and to make the Uchiha great again!"

"Let everyone follow my lead, unite as one, and strike down all obstacles!"

"Ooooooh!"

"We believe in you, Lord Genmei!"

He watched the Uchiha clansmen who had completely submitted to him.

He pressed his palms downward.

The scene fell silent at once.

His gaze flicked toward the corpse of Uchiha Naka.

"Now, I shall awaken Naka-kun and let him join our great cause."

Upon hearing this.

The Uchiha present were struck with inexplicable horror, unable to even speak.

Uchiha Genmei's eye sockets shifted rapidly, his gaze locked onto Uchiha Naka's remains.

"O Sun! Grant us the fate of immortality!"

[Dojutsu: Amaterasu-Omikami!] Maximum output!

The light of the sun shone forth.

A miracle descended!

"Haa... haa..."

Uchiha Chiri knelt on one knee.

She looked at her subordinates collapsed on the ground around her with some anxiety.

She bit her lip tightly.

Everyone!

She cried out in her heart.

She raised her eyes to look at the arrogant orange giant in front of her.

So powerful!

This is the Mangekyo Sharingan!

This is Susanoo!

What should I do?