Planning for the Scroll of Sealing

Noticing Uchiha Mu's unabashed gaze,

Izumi shyly turned her face away.

"Izumi."

"Mm."

"Will you marry me?"

"W-what? Oh, honestly!"

"You're still so young, and you're already talking about marrying me? Wait until you're a little older."

Hearing that, Mu immediately grew anxious.

If this big sister rejects me, the foundation for my unifying the ninja world will be gone.

He rose to his feet and said seriously,

"Izumi, take a good look at me. What part of me is small?"

"Besides, when I say marriage, I don't mean we have to consummate it right away."

"You know I'm only twelve. In many ways, I haven't fully developed yet."

"Some things will have to wait another two years. When the time comes, I'll definitely satisfy you and make you a happy... Mm, ... (100 words omitted here)..."

Before Mu could finish,

Izumi blushed and said bashfully,

"All right, Mu, stop talking. I agree."

As she spoke, Izumi's gaze swept over Mu from head to toe.

You really are still small. Don't force yourself when it comes to certain things!

At those words, Mu staggered and nearly fell over.

He coughed twice to hide his embarrassment.

Then he took two strangely designed matching rings from his clothes.

One had Izumi written on top, while the other had Mu written on it.

The two rings seemed to be connected by a strange energy.

Mu gently lifted Izumi's left hand and slowly slipped the ring onto her ring finger.

There were no vows of everlasting love.

The two simply stared at each other without blinking.

Soft red lips lightly kissed Uchiha Mu on the forehead.

The next instant,

Mu's aura surged once more, and violent energy rampaged wildly through his body.

Mu's body trembled nonstop.

Elite Jonin.

In the end, his realm stabilized at the initial Shadow level.

Mu looked once more at his status panel.

Host: Uchiha Mu

Age: 12

Chakra: 7500.2 (continuing to rise)

Realm: Initial Shadow level

Talents: Special All-Attribute Physique, Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Susanoo.

Skills: ...

Special Abilities: Copying, Enhanced Perception, Enhanced Vision, Enhanced Genjutsu.

Bloodline Abilities: Domain of Time, capable of briefly controlling a domain of time.

Scar of Space, capable of controlling traces of space.

Items: None

Seeing the descriptions of the two abilities, Mu was stunned as well.

Are these the abilities of my Mangekyō Sharingan? They're ridiculously powerful.

Izumi also sensed Mu's change at that moment.

She said in surprise,

"Mu, you... In that instant just now, it felt like you released an aura beyond that of a Jonin."

"Very strong. Of course."

"I'm the man who'll protect you for the rest of your life. How could I not be strong?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a tri-pronged pattern spun continuously within Mu's eyes.

"Ah!"

"Y-your eyes."

"That seems to be the Mangekyō Sharingan Father once mentioned."

"That's an ocular technique only our ancestors ever awakened."

"Mu, how did you...?"

Mu said nothing more and merely sighed.

After all, he had personally witnessed his parents die at the hands of his elder brother.

Although he had read the original story many times and understood that painful process,

experiencing it firsthand was still entirely different.

Although I have now become a Shadow-level powerhouse,

it still isn't enough.

If I want to destroy Konoha's upper ranks, I need to increase my power and strength.

The system's ultimate mission is to collect the chakra of ten tailed beasts and obtain the power of a god.

I still have a long road ahead if I want to unify the ninja world.

Continuing to pursue S-rank beauties was only one part of it.

Creating my own force and raising my combat power were the key.

Although my strength has reached the Shadow level, I know very few ninjutsu.

Forbidden techniques were even further out of the question.

Huh.

Speaking of forbidden techniques,

that old fossil, the Third Hokage, should have quite a few treasures hidden away.

How could I get my hands on that extremely secretive scroll?

Create chaos?

"Right."

"The news of the Uchiha Clan's destruction can be spread now."

"Rock Shadow, Mist Shadow, Sand Shadow, Lightning Shadow."

"Those guys would be strange if they didn't start getting restless."

"When they attack Konoha, not only can I steal the Scroll of Sealing,

I can also save Konoha when it is on the verge of destruction and become Konoha's hero.

That will make things much more convenient for me in Konoha."

"This plan isn't bad."

Just as he thought that, the system sounded a notification.

[Ding; standard mission options triggered.]

[Option One: Intimidate the allied forces of the Four Great Ninja Villages and save Konoha. Mission reward: 100 skill points.]

[Option Two: Cooperate with the allied forces of the Four Great Ninja Villages and break Konoha's defenses. Mission reward: "Five-Minute Shadow-Level Experience Card."]

Huh, I had only just formed the idea, and the system had already issued missions.

And the skill-point reward was exactly what I urgently needed. I didn't accept the last mission. I can't miss this one.

As far as I am concerned now, a mere Shadow level is no longer worth my attention.

But the advancement card is also rare. If I don't use it myself, I can give it to Izumi.

After thinking it over, the two missions did not seem to conflict.

There was nothing wrong with destroying Konoha's defenses first, then saving Konoha afterward.

"Only children make choices. I want them all."

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Mu's thoughts.

"Mu,"

"What are you thinking about?"

Izumi stared at Mu without blinking.

"Nothing."

"I was just thinking that becoming stronger would let me protect you better."

"Your eyes are full of tears."

"If you're tired, rest peacefully. I'm here."

Hearing that, Izumi gently leaned against Mu's shoulder. Her breathing soon became steady.

She had clearly already drifted into a dream.

As he admired her exquisite face, Mu also began planning his future.

The Uchiha Clan had been exterminated by Itachi. Even with the ANBU's intervention, the news spread throughout the village in a short time.

But the greater crisis was that, with Uchiha Mu fanning the flames, the news seemed to grow wings and spread to every corner of the Five Great Nations.

At that moment, in the Land of Wind's Sand Ninja Village.

With Sand Shadow Rasa missing, the one seated in the place of honor was merely an elder of the Sand Ninja Village.

"I'm sure you have all received the news."

"What do you think of Lightning Shadow Ay's plan?"

"Elder, that Lightning Shadow is too reckless. How could the Uchiha Clan be so easily destroyed? I think this is a trap."

"A trap is unlikely. Although the Lightning Shadow is rash, he would never make baseless claims."

"Konoha is a fat sheep that the ninja villages have coveted for a long time."

"Since the Lightning Shadow is taking the lead this time, we must get a share as well."

"Gather the men and depart immediately."

The same scene was also playing out in the Land of Earth.

At that moment, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki of the Two Scales, floated in midair with his back to the elders.

"The Uchiha Clan's destruction has been confirmed. This is a good opportunity."

"Konoha is lacking in combat strength right now. If we cooperate with the Cloud Ninja Village, we can minimize our losses and maximize our gains!"

"But Lord Tsuchikage, will the other countries participate?"

"Won't we find out if we go?"

"Let's go!"

Meanwhile, Konoha's upper ranks were in a state of excitement.

They had no idea that the other great ninja villages were eyeing Konoha greedily.

Shimura Danzo sat in the ANBU's seat of honor. Listening to the reports from those below, his heart blossomed with joy.

"Good! The Uchiha Clan is dead. My regime will become even more secure."

"Once that old fool Sarutobi dies, the position of Hokage will surely be mine."

At the same time,

inside the Third Hokage's office,

Itachi knelt on one knee.

"Have you made up your mind?"

"Yes."

"You're leaving just like that?"

"You will bear the infamy of slaughtering the Uchiha Clan."

"If you stay, perhaps there will be a better solution."

"No."

"Then I'll bear it! I did personally exterminate the Uchiha Clan, after all..."

"You..."

"If you insist, you will be regarded as a traitor who slaughtered the Uchiha Clan. Konoha will place you under the highest level of pursuit."

"No one will understand you. You may very well..."

Itachi said nothing more.

With a soft laugh, he turned and walked out of the Third Hokage's office, disappearing from Konoha in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile,

after an intense internal struggle, Uchiha Sasuke had already awakened,

Killing intent surged in his heart.

In his mind, the entire Uchiha Clan had been wiped out, leaving only himself alive. His useless older brother, who had no cultivation whatsoever, had likely fallen victim to Itachi as well.

"Itachi, I will kill you with my own hands and avenge my clansmen, my brother, and my parents."

After Izumi learned that the Uchiha Clan had been destroyed by Itachi alone, she fainted several times from grief.

Mu had no choice but to spare more time to gently comfort her with love.