Time passed.
Several months later.
Ascension Island, underground laboratory.
Lin Ze's Genbu Shadow Clone appeared, still carrying a faint smell of blood.
"Master is back!"
Tagitsuhime hurried over, her nostrils twitching vigorously:
"Hmm... there's the smell of sand and dust, and traces of lightning scorching-did you go to the Land of Wind this time, Master?"
Lin Ze nodded helplessly.
Kabuto adjusted his glasses, walked over, and asked with a smile:
"Big Brother Lin Ze, did the missions go smoothly?"
"Not bad. I completed five Akatsuki missions and earned quite a bit. I've more or less gotten used to Genbu, too."
Lin Ze removed his mask, revealing his original face.
He looked toward the other side of the laboratory.
The large Life Support Device was already open. Ryota Uchiha stood beside it while Kabuto performed the final checks.
And Ryōta's eyes-
Against a scarlet background, intricate Fūma Shuriken patterns slowly rotated. Around their edges, the faint outlines of three curved blades could be seen circling, protecting the core like a shield.
The Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
It was complete.
"How do you feel?"
Lin Ze walked up to Ryōta and asked.
Ryōta turned around. His gaze was far steadier than it had been several months ago, but the deep-seated hatred within it had not faded.
"Very good."
His voice was calm:
"My Eye Power has stabilized, and my brother's eyes... have fully merged with mine."
Lin Ze nodded and looked at Kabuto.
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and reported:
"The fusion went very smoothly. Mr. Ryōta's total Eye Power has increased to approximately 3.7 times its previous level, and his Susanoo received an excellent rating in the stability test."
"Also, we've confirmed his right eye's special ability."
Lin Ze raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Ryōta spoke up:
"Lin Ze, I plan to avenge my