After returning to the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Yuan first went to visit Uchiha Hiroshi, then paid a visit to members of the Police Force's Third Division who had been sent home from the battlefield due to injuries, and finally went to the training ground to find Shisui.
After more than a year apart, Uchiha Shisui had grown significantly taller, and his chakra reserves had also increased notably. The amount of growth exceeded what would naturally be expected from chakra development, leading Yuan to speculate that Shisui had likely awakened his Sharingan.
Normally, awakening the Sharingan would increase a Uchiha clan member's chakra. Yuan was a special case due to his text-based game system.
Yuan stood at the side of the training ground for about five minutes before the deeply focused Shisui noticed him.
Then Shisui's figure disappeared from his original position and instantly reappeared before Yuan.
"Yuan-senpai!"
"Your body flicker technique is coming along nicely. When I was your age, I couldn't perform such a clean and crisp Shunshin." Yuan smiled.
"It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, senpai."
"A teacher only guides you through the door—training depends on individual effort. I just taught you the basics. The fact you've mastered it so well is the result of your own hard work.
By the way, Shisui, your chakra has increased a lot. Have you awakened your Sharingan?"
Shisui nodded. He closed and reopened his eyes, and the scarlet one-tomoe Sharingan appeared in his pupils.
"Yuan-senpai, have you awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan now?"
Yuan smiled, activating his own Sharingan. Seeing the three tomoe in Yuan's eyes, Shisui couldn't help but exclaim, "It's already three tomoe? Senpai, you're amazing!"
"It's not about being amazing—it's just that on the battlefield, things are beyond your control. The only way to survive is to keep getting stronger."
Shisui nodded in semi-understanding.
"By the way, senpai, now that you've awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, have you gone to learn the exclusive genjutsu for the Sharingan?"
"Not yet. I just got back to the village today, haven't had the chance."
"Then let's go together!"
"Sure, sounds good."
So Uchiha Yuan and Shisui made their way to the center of the Uchiha clan compound.
This was where the Uchiha clan head and the three elders resided.
Currently, only one elder was stationed at the compound; the clan head and the other two elders had gone to the battlefield.
This was actually Yuan's first time visiting the core of the Uchiha clan. Back when clan meetings were held, he was just a student at the academy and didn't qualify to attend.
Shisui, by contrast, was clearly familiar with the area and even took the opportunity to explain details about the Uchiha compound to Yuan along the way.
As they walked and chatted, they soon arrived at an elegant, traditional-style residence.
"Elder Icarus, are you home?" Shisui called out toward the house.
Moments later, a woman in her early 30s opened the wooden door.
The woman had golden hair, and Yuan noticed she bore chakra-sealing symbols on her body—clearly not a member of the Uchiha clan.
"Master Shisui, Lord Icarus is waiting for you in the study," the woman said respectfully, kneeling at the entrance.
"Keiko-auntie, please lead us in."
"Yes, young master Shisui."
The woman led them to the door of the study.
"Lord Icarus, Master Shisui is here."
"Come in," said a hoarse male voice from inside.
The woman slowly opened the study's door.
Inside, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his 50s sat behind the desk, engrossed in a book.
"Keiko, you may go," said Uchiha Icarus without looking up.
Keiko nodded and silently exited the room.
"Shisui, what brings you here today?" Uchiha Icarus asked after putting down the book.
"It's Yuan-senpai who came to see you. I just wanted to spend more time with him, so I came along."
"Yuan-senpai? The one who taught you the body flicker—Uchiha Yuan?"
Shisui nodded.
Uchiha Icarus finally turned his gaze to Yuan.
"Hm? That chakra level... Kid, have you already awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan?" After a moment, Uchiha U asked in surprise.
Yuan silently activated his Sharingan in response.
Seeing the three tomoe in Yuan's eyes, Uchiha Icarus was visibly moved. "How old are you this year, kid?"
"Twelve."
"Twelve?! Cough... Yuan, you awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at age twelve? You'd rank in the top five throughout Uchiha clan history."
What Uchiha Icarus didn't say aloud was this: according to clan records, most Uchiha who awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan before fifteen eventually awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
It had been many years since the clan produced a Mangekyō Sharingan user. If Yuan could awaken it, it would be an enormous boon for the Uchiha.
With that thought, Uchiha Icarus suppressed his excitement and asked Yuan, "Did you come to me for help with something?"
"Elder Icarus, I heard that once you've awakened three tomoe, you can learn the Sharingan-exclusive genjutsu. I came to learn those techniques."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Icarus opened a drawer and tossed Yuan a scroll.
"These are all the genjutsu exclusive to the Sharingan. Use your Sharingan to memorize them and train at your own pace."
Yuan took the scroll, feeling a little odd. Was it really this easy to get Sharingan-exclusive genjutsu? Was it because he'd shown his talent?
"Elder Icarus, these genjutsu must be rare, right?" Yuan asked, testing the waters.
"Not really. These techniques can only be used by those with three tomoe. Even if someone else gets the scroll, they won't be able to learn anything from it."
"I see."
"I'm not great with genjutsu myself, so I can't guide you much. But I remember you were assigned to the Bear Country battlefield?
I have a junior, Uchiha Cai, also stationed there—she's quite skilled in genjutsu. You can ask her for guidance.
Just tell her I sent you—she'll surely help you well."
"I have a good relationship with Senior Cai. I'll ask her when I return to the battlefield."
"Good, good. By the way, if you ever need help, don't hesitate to come to me. I'll do my best to assist you."
"Thank you, Elder Icarus. If I ever encounter trouble, I will definitely come find you."
(To Be Continued...)