Heavenly Awakening Hall
The Night Owl Guard had no idea what the power he had just experienced was, nor did he understand why he suddenly "felt twenty years younger."
But he knew it must have been brought by Lord Natsu —just like two years ago, just like every miracle in the past.
The Night Owl Guard took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the surging excitement in his chest.
Now is not the time to reminisce—Lord Natsu is still waiting for the three Elder to arrive.
He turned around, his steps a third faster than usual, yet he still maintained the composure expected of Night Owl Guard.
After passing through the corridor and around the Training Ground, they Setsuna went to Elder's duty room, and then rushed to the offices of Elder Tekka and Elder Taoho, conveying Natsu's password to everyone without missing a single word.
When Tekka and Taoho stepped into the side hall, they paused almost simultaneously.
The person sitting in the main seat was naturally Natsu, which was not surprising.
But who is that young man next to him who looks to be around twenty years old?
He stood upright, with a cold and sharp look in his eyes, and a faint, ambiguous smile on his lips. He looked familiar, but no one could quite place him.
Tekka glanced at it a couple more times, feeling like he'd seen that face somewhere before, but couldn't quite place it.
Taoho noticed something even stranger—the young man was leisurely stroking a teacup. He recognized the teacup; it was the one Elder Setsuna used.
"What? Don't you recognize me?" the young man spoke. His voice was still that familiar voice—deep, with a touch of shrewdness as if he had lived through the Warring States period, and a hint of the condescending air characteristic of the Uchiha elder.
But that face was clearly a few years younger than Fugaku's. Tekka's pupils contracted sharply, and he subconsciously raised his hand to touch his own face—what he touched was no longer loose, rough old skin, but firm, smooth skin.
He stared at his reflection in the basin for several breaths before leaving, almost thinking he was still half asleep.
He wasn't unaware of the warm current within him, nor was he unaware that his knees no longer creaked when he walked; he simply hadn't had time to process it yet.
"Elder Setsuna?" Taoho's tone carried a rare hint of hesitation.
"It is I." Uchiha Setsuna picked up his teacup and took a sip, his expression still that of a composed and calm Elder.
But on that face that looked more than forty years younger, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, which had been tightly knit for years, had faded, and his hair had gone from gray to gray-black. His voice was still the same, and his eyebrows and eyes were still the same, but his whole person seemed to have been pulled back a lot by the years, back to the prime of his life when he could still kill three enemy leaders on the battlefield.
Seeing the horrified expressions on Tekka and Taoho, he finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, his laughter carrying a rare touch of childlike innocence.
"Natsu, what brings you here today? And just now..." After sitting Setsuna, there was no further pleasantries. His gaze swept back and forth between Natsu and his own hands, which looked many years younger, before he couldn't help but speak first.
Natsu waved her hand, her tone casual yet brooking no further questioning. "You don't need to know the specifics. I have some special abilities that can bring blessings to my people, as you all know. As for how I do it—you probably wouldn't understand to explain, so just consider it a good thing and accept it without worry."
He picked up his teacup, took a sip, lightly changed the subject, then put the teacup down, interlaced his fingers on his knees, and looked up at the three Elder in front of him.
"I called you here today to tell you a few things. First, I plan to build a palace in the very center of Origin Island, and I will name it the Heavenly Awakening Hall."
There are some special things Heavenly Awakening Hall. You'll find out what they are after you experience them. Once the Heavenly Awakening Hall is built, the Night Owl Guard will be directly responsible for its defense!
Without my order, this place can only be opened once a month, and only members of the Night Owl Guard are allowed to enter!
Meanwhile, the current Night Owl Guard members are recruited in rotation based on age, with ten slots available each month. I will have the Yashiro use the Mangekyo Sharingan Dōjutsu to sign contracts with the recruits!
The contents of this document must not be known to anyone! Besides the existing Night Owl Guard members, anyone joining the Night Owl Guard in the future must undergo a probationary period of at least one year before being eligible to apply!
Tekka and Taoho exchanged a Setsuna, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
The Yashiro's Mangekyo Sharingan Dōjutsu is called "Year-Punishing Deity," which is a deity in ancient Japan Onmyodo who is in charge of punishments, and whose ability is to make contracts with people.
Once the contract takes effect, both parties must fulfill its terms. If either party violates it, their soul and body will be completely devoured by the other party.
This level of constraint has never been used by the Night Owl Guard since its inception, yet now it is being applied to the Heavenly Awakening Hall.
But what exactly is the Night Owl Guard?
Starting at the Kage Level, led by the Mangekyo Sharingan, any one of them could easily confront Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.
But Natsu said—even if it means sacrificing the entire Night Owl Guard, we must protect this palace.
This shows how much Natsu values Heavenly Awakening Hall, and the faces of Setsuna and the others gradually became serious.
She straightened up Setsuna, her tone much more serious than before. "Natsu, this Heavenly Awakening Hall..."
Natsu did not answer directly, but looked at him calmly and said, word by word, "The Heavenly Awakening Hall is the most important forbidden area for the Uchiha Clan in the future. It contains the power that can help clan members awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan."
Beyond that, there is an even deeper family legacy—it will be our last trump card when the Uchiha Shin faces an existential crisis."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word carried immense weight.
"Remember, even if it means sacrificing yourselves, sacrificing the entire Night Owl Guard, the Heavenly Awakening Hall must not have any problems. Understand?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Setsuna changed slightly.
The side hall remained quiet for a while.
Unleash the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
The key to Sage Mode.
The core beliefs and power of the Uchiha Clan are all tied to this palace, which has not yet been built.
Mangekyō Sharingan!
The power most revered by the Uchiha Clan!
Even after arriving in this world and gaining the so-called Haki and physical advantages, the Uchiha Clan still worships the Mangekyō Sharingan!
It's not just because of faith!
More importantly, Natsu had clearly stated that the family had a new Sage Mode, but this Sage Mode required the Mangekyō Sharingan to be activated and communication with Susanoo to begin training.