Chapter 44: Shisui, Eye Snatch

The Adamantine Sealing Chains were the first technique Naruto had ever used at the Academy.

However, after entering the Ninja Academy the previous year and obtaining the Chakra Refinement Technique, Naruto had spent half a year practicing it.

Half a year ago, he had finally succeeded in refining chakra at home.

Afterward, he had very casually used the Adamantine Sealing Chains at home, deliberately allowing Yamato to see it.

An excited Izumi Uchiha had then personally taken Naruto to the Hokage Tower and informed the Third Hokage.

Because Izumi had reported it immediately, Naruto was also able to share the joy of awakening the Uzumaki clan’s secret techniques with her right away.

The Third Hokage, who had yet to receive Yamato’s report, was overjoyed.

With the Adamantine Sealing Chains, Naruto would be able to suppress the tailed beast’s power within him much more effectively.

The delighted Third Hokage had even rewarded Izumi Uchiha with a C-rank jutsu!

He had been quite "generous" indeed.

Of course, that wasn’t important.

What mattered was that the Third Hokage’s trust in Izumi Uchiha had grown even stronger.

...

After practical training ended, it was already time for school to let out in the afternoon.

Sasuke, whose face was bruised and swollen, had learned his lesson by now!

He immediately used the Transformation Technique to conceal his injuries and walked out through the main gate as though nothing had happened.

Even at the school entrance, Sasuke didn’t forget to throw out a final threat.

"Naruto, I’ll definitely beat you next time!"

"Got it!"

Naruto waved his hand dismissively, his face full of indifference.

"Damn it!"

Sasuke clenched his fists.

If only I had the Sharingan...

He already knew that Naruto had used a secret technique of the Uzumaki clan, which made him desperately eager to awaken the Sharingan!

Poor kid.

If he knew what he would have to go through to awaken the Sharingan...

He probably wouldn’t be wishing for it so badly!

After saying goodbye to Ino and Hinata, Naruto continued walking home.

Suddenly, Minato Namikaze’s voice rang out in his mind.

" Naruto, Uchiha Shisui has revealed that his Mangekyō Sharingan possesses the ability to permanently alter someone’s will. He intends to use it to change the will of the Uchiha clan leader and repair the relationship between the village and the Uchiha. Danzō has arranged a meeting with Uchiha Shisui. He’s preparing to take his eye."

Ever since obtaining the crystal ball, Minato and the Nine-Tails had gained quite a bit of entertainment.

Naruto could often hear the two of them grinding their teeth inside the sealing space.

Now that Minato knew about the ability of Shisui’s Mangekyō Sharingan, cold sweat suddenly broke out across his back.

If Uchiha Shisui had used it on Naruto back at the Cloud Shinobi battlefield...

The consequences would have been unimaginable!

Minato also felt fortunate that Naruto had cooperated at the time without resisting.

They had narrowly escaped disaster.

Hearing Minato’s words, Naruto’s heart stirred.

He immediately asked mentally,

"Have they met yet?"

"Not yet. Shisui is already on his way to the meeting place.

" Naruto, we can’t let Danzō succeed. Otherwise, there’s a very good chance he’ll use it on you!"

They had already demonstrated that the Nine-Tails could be controlled by the Mangekyō Sharingan.

If Danzō obtained one of Shisui’s eyes, there was a real possibility that he would use it on Naruto.

And if he became even bolder, he might directly use it on the Nine-Tails!

He could turn the Nine-Tails into his personal pet!

"I understand. I won’t let Danzō get his hands on it."

Whether Danzō used it on him or the Nine-Tails, Naruto couldn’t accept either possibility.

A pair of eyes capable of permanently altering someone’s will would be much safer in his own hands.

Naruto quickened his pace and returned home.

Izumi Uchiha still hadn’t returned.

Naruto entered the bathroom and formed a series of hand seals.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

A Shadow Clone appeared.

At the same time, the real Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique and disappeared!

Elsewhere.

Naruto’s real body appeared in a secluded location in Konoha.

He immediately entered the sealing space with his consciousness.

Minato asked directly,

" Naruto, what are you planning to do?"

Naruto answered bluntly,

"Take the eye."

Minato nodded.

"Be careful. Danzō isn’t simple."

Of course, by "not simple," Minato meant his schemes and tricks.

In terms of actual combat strength, Minato really didn’t think much of Danzō.

"Yeah. I’ll be careful."

Naruto nodded.

...

About ten minutes later.

In the crystal ball’s image, Shisui and Danzō officially met.

Naruto immediately locked onto the Flying Thunder God mark on Shisui.

Meanwhile.

Uchiha Shisui, who had arrived at the agreed location, asked,

"Lord Danzō, is there some important matter that made you ask me to meet you here?"

Danzō looked at Uchiha Shisui.

"If you use your dōjutsu to alter Uchiha Fugaku’s will and convince the Uchiha clan, but the village itself remains unchanged, what will you do?"

Shisui answered confidently,

"Hokage-sama promised that he would help our Uchiha clan. He will certainly keep his word."

Danzō continued,

"Even if the Third Hokage persuades the villagers, their suspicion toward your Uchiha clan will not disappear so easily! Have you forgotten about Naruto Uzumaki? Even though he brought victory to Konoha in the war, the villagers still haven’t acknowledged him!"

Shisui frowned before speaking.

"At least the villagers’ attitude toward Naruto has changed somewhat, hasn’t it? I know this will take time, but I believe that as long as we Uchiha continue to work toward change, one day the villagers will cast aside their suspicions of us."

Danzō continued,

"Then what if I don’t change my opinion of your Uchiha clan?"

"Lord Danzō..."

Shisui’s brows tightened. He seemed about to persuade Danzō, but Danzō interrupted him.

"When that time comes, will you use your Kotoamatsukami on me as well?"

"I..."

Uchiha Shisui opened his mouth, then slowly lowered his head.

Danzō suddenly Body Flickered directly in front of Shisui.

His two fingers bent slightly before stabbing fiercely toward Shisui’s Sharingan!

"I’ll take your Sharingan!"

Shisui’s eyes widened.

A genjutsu activated!

Danzō’s movements suddenly froze.

"It’s only a genjutsu. You’ll wake up soon."

After saying that, Shisui turned and walked away, falling into deep thought.

Behind him, Danzō, who had been caught in the genjutsu, suddenly disappeared.

In the next instant, he appeared directly in front of Shisui and threw a vicious punch!

Pfft!

Caught off guard, Shisui was struck directly in the abdomen!

Immediately afterward, two fingers violently plunged into his right eye and hooked inward!

His right eye was ripped out in an instant!

Suddenly!

An ANBU appeared out of nowhere.

At the same time, the kunai in his hand slashed toward Danzō’s left hand, which was holding Shisui’s right eye!

A flash of cold steel!

Slash!

Blood sprayed everywhere!

Danzō’s left hand was severed in an instant!

The next moment, the ANBU disappeared with Shisui’s right eye!

!!!

"Damn it!"

The sudden turn of events had happened far too quickly.

Even Danzō hadn’t been able to react in time!

Shisui immediately seized the opportunity and formed hand seals.

Whoever that person had been, he had to escape immediately!

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

A massive fireball shot forward.

Suddenly, more than a dozen Root shinobi appeared in front of Danzō and unleashed a tremendous torrent of water.

"Water Style: Water Wave!"

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!

The water collided with the fireball, producing a massive cloud of steam!

Boom!

The next instant, the steam exploded outward with a deafening roar!

Danzō swiftly used a Wind Style jutsu, dispersing the steam.

But there was no sign of Shisui anywhere!

Danzō immediately shouted an order.

"Pursue him!"

"Yes!"

The Root shinobi immediately Body Flickered away in pursuit.

"Damn it! Who the hell was that?!"

Danzō let out an unwilling roar from the spot where he stood.

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