The originally tense atmosphere calmed down once more because of the Kage from each village.
However, what puzzled the higher-ups of the various villages was that after returning, the Kage did not disclose the specifics of the meeting. They merely told them that the villages would cooperate with Dawn Hidden Village from now on, that roads between the villages would be opened to one another, and that the Enlightenment Organization would handle the transportation of goods. They needed the full cooperation of every village.
The higher-ups were filled with doubts. Fortunately, Dawn Hidden Village had not taken things too far. It was common for defeated villages to be exploited, and they had long been mentally prepared for it.
Uchiha Yuu had already completely unified the Shinobi World. The only thing that still made people uneasy was the Otsutsuki Clan beyond the heavens. They were far more powerful than the Shinobi World. Uchiha Yuu had no intention of stopping to rest. Instead, he came to Orochimaru's experimental base and said solemnly:
"Teacher Orochimaru, there is still room for my strength to improve, especially my bloodline. The Sharingan requires immense mental stimulation to evolve, but that is no longer feasible under the current circumstances. I plan to have you and Shisui work together to use an illusion to forcibly stimulate my mind."
Orochimaru, who had been conducting an experiment, abruptly stopped moving. A grave expression appeared on his face. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and said:
"The Uchiha family's Sharingan abilities require intense mental stimulation to awaken. I am worried that such stimulation could cause changes in your personality."
Uchiha Shisui, standing nearby, nodded lightly as well. He had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and understood the conditions necessary to do so. That kind of mental torment—even though he