I am weak now, politeness is meaningless

The Uchiha clan training grounds.

The news of Shin-getsu awakening his Two-Tomoe Sharingan spread like the wind.

From awakening a single tomoe last night to evolving directly into two-tomoe on the training grounds today.

The matter was simply too exaggerated.

It was so exaggerated that even the notoriously proud Uchiha clansmen could not help but be shaken.

The Uchiha clan was not lacking in geniuses.

Shisui was a genius.

Itachi was a genius.

Uchiha Obito and Uchiha Kagami of the past were likewise people in whom the clan had placed high hopes.

Yet, a situation like Shin-getsu's was still rare.

Nine years old.

Recovering from severe injuries.

Having just experienced a life-or-death battle.

And evolving to two-tomoe on the training grounds the very next day.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, many would never have believed it.

And for the Uchiha clansmen who witnessed this scene, their mindset underwent a subtle shift.

If the Shin-getsu of last night was merely an orphan within the clan who "dared to kill the enemy and was ruthless enough," then the Shin-getsu of today had already become a "genius worth cultivating."

The two might seem only a step apart.

In reality, the gap was immense.

The Uchiha valued their clansmen.

But they valued geniuses even more.

Especially during this current period, where they were suppressed by the Konoha high command and the mood within the clan was stifled, every genius capable of rapid growth was like a new banner.

At the edge of the training grounds.

The look in Uchiha Tekka's eyes as he watched Shin-getsu had completely changed.

He had always appreciated Shin-getsu.

He felt the boy had a clear head and plenty of nerve.

But now, he realized he had still underestimated the other.

This kid wasn't just ruthless.

He truly possessed talent.

Perhaps even talent sufficient to stand alongside Shisui and Itachi.

"How are you feeling now?"

Tekka stepped forward and asked in a lowered voice.

Shin-getsu rubbed the corners of his eyes.

"A bit painful."

That wasn't an act.

The system had forcibly pushed the evolution of the Sharingan; while it hadn't caused him a mental breakdown, the burning ache deep within his eyeballs still lingered.

Moreover, he could feel that the Two-Tomoe placed a much greater burden on his body than the single tomoe.

His current chakra reserves were insufficient, and his body had yet to recover, so he could not keep it active for long.

Tekka frowned.

"Turn it off for now."

"Your body hasn't recovered yet, don't push yourself."

Shin-getsu nodded and slowly deactivated his Sharingan.

The crimson faded, and his black eyes returned.

His vision instantly dropped from extreme clarity back to its normal state.

The sense of disparity was obvious.

It was like having just looked down upon the entire battlefield from a great height, only to be suddenly pulled back to the ground.

It was no wonder that once Uchiha ninja grew accustomed to the Sharingan, it was difficult not to rely on it.

The advantages brought by these eyes were simply too great.

Dynamic vision, chakra observation, genjutsu amplification, and ninjutsu replication.

Each one was enough to shift the tide of battle.

"Training ends here for today."

Tekka said directly.

"Go back and rest."

Shin-getsu looked at him.

"I can still train."

Tekka glared at him.

"Train what, exactly?"

"You just awakened your Two-Tomoe, and your body is covered in injuries. Do you really think you're made of iron?"

Uchiha Washiyama, who was standing nearby, walked over as well.

He had lost to Shin-getsu earlier, and while he still felt a bit embarrassed, the look in his eyes now lacked the previous contempt.

"Senior Tekka is right."

"Don't push yourself, kid."

"The Uchiha may be known for giving our all, but that doesn't mean you should train yourself into a wreck."

Shin-getsu glanced at him.

"Thank you for the pointers earlier."

Washiyama's mouth twitched.

"Are you thanking me, or mocking me?"

Shin-getsu replied calmly, "Both."

Washiyama froze for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh and curse.

"You little brat, your tongue is quite sharp."

The other young Uchiha nearby began to laugh as well.

The atmosphere on the training ground had clearly lightened up.

This was a very realistic aspect of life within the Uchiha clan.

If you lack strength, others will look down on you.

If you have strength, even if your words are a bit biting, others will simply see you as having a strong personality.

Shin-getsu naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.

He looked at Washiyama and suddenly asked, "Senior Washiyama, what is your specialty?"

Washiyama raised an eyebrow.

"What? You want to learn?"

"Yes."

Shin-getsu answered very directly.

Washiyama was actually choked up by the response.

He had expected Shin-getsu to be polite, but he hadn't anticipated such bluntness.

Tekka laughed from the side, "Washiyama specializes in shuriken traps and close-quarters counters."

"The wire technique you used earlier is still a bit green compared to his."

Washiyama huffed.

"Even though you won, that was only because I underestimated you."

"In a real life-or-death battle, those few wires of yours wouldn't have been so easy to bind me with."

Shin-getsu nodded.

"That is why I want to learn."

Washiyama stared at him for a few seconds.

"You really don't stand on ceremony."

Shin-getsu said, "I am weak right now; politeness is meaningless."

This statement made Washiyama fall silent.

A moment later, he set aside his joking expression.

"Fine."

"Once your injuries heal, I'll teach you."

"But I'm a harsh teacher. If you can't handle it, don't come crying to me."

Shin-getsu said flatly, "I already cried last night."

Washiyama froze.

Tekka was also taken aback.

Shingetsu continued, "Crying is useless."

The training ground fell silent once more.

Washiyama looked at Shingetsu, suddenly feeling a lump in his throat.

When a nine-year-old child said those words, there was no sadness or anger on his face.

There was only a calmness that made one's heart feel heavy.

If he hadn't been ruthless enough last night, he would have already been dragged away.

And every Uchiha knew exactly what kind of fate awaited those who were taken.

Washiyama took a deep breath.

"Fine."

"Once you've recovered, I'll teach you everything I know."

Tekka patted Shingetsu on the shoulder.

"Let's go, I'll see you home."

Shingetsu nodded.

Just as he turned to leave the training ground, his gaze swept over a rooftop in the distance.

It was empty now.

The figure that had been hiding there moments ago was gone.

But Shingetsu knew the person hadn't left the Uchiha compound.

They had gone to relay the news.

The matter of his Two-Tomoe Sharingan could not be hidden.

Nor was there any need to hide it.

Sometimes, appropriately exposing one's strength could, in turn, earn a higher level of protection.

He had now entered the sights of Fugaku and the Uchiha Police Force.

If the Konoha higher-ups wanted to take him away silently like they did last night, it wouldn't be so easy anymore.

Of course, it would only be "not so easy."

A man like Danzo, once he determined that Shingetsu was a threat, would strike sooner or later.

As he walked, Shingetsu opened his system panel in his mind.

[Host: Uchiha Shingetsu]
[Age: Nine]
[Kekkei Genkai: Two-Tomoe Sharingan]
[Current Traits: Basic Taijutsu Enhancement, Mental Resistance, Chakra Control, Tanto Mastery, Combat Intuition, Causality Perception]
[New Ability: Causality Retrospection]
[Current Causality Points: 0]
[Main Causality: Uchiha Clan Downfall Night]
[Current Deviation: 3%]

His Causality Points had been wiped clean.

But it was absolutely worth it to trade them for the Two-Tomoe Sharingan.

Moreover, the newly acquired [Causality Retrospection] was crucial.

Shingetsu hadn't tested its effects yet.

However, judging by the system description, it could replay the key movement trajectories of a target within the last ten minutes.

What did this mean?

It meant that tracking, counter-reconnaissance, solving cases, and spotting traps would all become incredibly powerful.

Especially now, Root would undoubtedly keep testing him.

If used well, he could even turn the tables and catch Root by the tail.

Thinking of this, Shingetsu's eyes flickered slightly.

Perhaps, the opportunity would come soon.