Dream

Fifteen was no small age, and helping Uchiha Chōnan awaken his Sharingan would be a considerable challenge. If Fugaku succeeded, though, it would be a promising start.

Fugaku once again felt the same excitement he had felt when he first awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and tried to spur his clansmen into awakening their eyes.

In the future, he could try the same approach with older clansmen. Every additional year in which someone could awaken the Sharingan would strengthen the Uchiha.

With more clansmen possessing One Tomoe, the numbers with Two Tomoe and Three-Tomoe Sharingan would naturally grow over time. Perhaps there would even be an unexpected surprise: one or two might awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan.

The pitch-black night was unusually quiet. Fugaku stepped lightly through the Uchiha District.

In the courtyard of Uchiha Chōnan's home, Fugaku checked every room. Chōnan's father was out, probably on duty with the Security Force.

As for Chōnan's mother, she was an ordinary clan member who had never awakened the Sharingan. She spent her days tending to the house.

Fugaku slipped into the bedroom and reached out. He lifted Uchiha Chōnan's eyelids, and his Mangekyo Sharingan slowly turned, filling Chōnan's vision.

In Uchiha Chōnan's dream, the scene before him flickered, and he was a child again.

The change in his surroundings gave Uchiha Chōnan no pause. In a dream, no scene seemed strange to the dreamer; even memories that might contradict it were shut away.

A tall figure appeared before Uchiha Chōnan. It was Uchiha Chōshima.

"Brother, do you have time to train me today?"

Chōshima wore his usual smile. "I've finished today's mission. I can teach you to throw shuriken."

Chōnan was delighted to hear it.

Memories flashed through Chōnan's mind of playing and training with his brother as they grew up.

Chōnan graduated