Chapter 145: Uchiha Fugaku's Decision! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
"Alright, life lessons are meant to be experienced over time. Let's talk about the Sharingan now."
Sarutobi Asuma's voice jolted Uchiha Shisui awake.
With his three-tomoe Sharingan activated, Uchiha Shisui meticulously recounted the process of his Sharingan evolving from two-tomoe to three-tomoe.
This evolution wasn't triggered by any intense emotional stimulus.
Instead, it happened as his Yin Style chakra nature transformation achieved a qualitative leap, and a new chakra naturally formed in his brain, inducing this metamorphosis and evolution.
"So, the direction is correct," Sarutobi Asuma chuckled lightly.
The reason the Uchiha clan needed intense emotional stimulation, causing changes in their brains and the birth of a special chakra to awaken or evolve their Sharingan, was fundamentally due to an insufficient mastery of Yin Style chakra nature transformation.
The special chakra induced by emotional stimulation was undoubtedly a stronger form of Yin Style chakra.
Unfortunately, there was no way to directly observe the process of a Uchiha awakening their Sharingan or evolving it. If there were, Sarutobi Asuma would have already figured it out clearly.
Who told him to be such a gentleman?
If it were Snake Sannin, he would probably either capture a few Uchihas directly or stealthily monitor and peep.
However, heaven rewards the persistent.
Uchiha Shisui did not disappoint him, verifying his previous conjectures.
"Then, does this mean that forbidden techniques like Izanagi and Izanami, by mastering a higher level of Yin Style chakra along with the same level of Yang Style chakra, can be performed without the price of blindness?" Sarutobi Asuma mused silently. "The reason these two forbidden techniques blind one eye must stem from a deficiency in one's own Yang Style chakra."
"However, in the original story, both Obito and Danzō possessed the power of Hashirama Cells, yet their eyes still went blind."
"Danzō is one thing; he couldn't control the power of Hashirama Cells. But Obito could. Unless his Hashirama Cells were modified, and the power they carried was insufficient to compensate for the backlash of Izanagi."
At this thought, he couldn't help but feel a sense of regret.
He could only theorize; there was no way to experiment.
At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma could truly understand Orochimaru.
To explore the unknown, wouldn't capturing a few people for human experimentation be quite reasonable?
"The Uchiha clan must have spare Sharingan, right?"
Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself.
He wondered if he could get a pair.
He didn't need to steal them; he just needed to offer the correct awakening and evolution methods in exchange, which shouldn't be difficult.
After all, there was already a Sharingan in the possession of an outsider.
However, at this moment, Sarutobi Asuma had another thought brewing.
His Chakra Control at level 13 was already sufficient to influence his own chakra to affect genes, even to the point of compiling them.
If he could obtain the genetic information of the Sharingan, could he, like with Scorch Release, Wood Release, and Electromagnetic Release, use his chakra to grant himself the genes for the Sharingan and awaken it?
Get a pair of original ones directly?
Theoretically, it was feasible.
If level 13 Chakra Control wasn't enough, then level 14, level 15!
"I don't care about the Sharingan, and even the Rinnegan isn't something I absolutely must have."
"But the Rinne Sharingan is Kekkei Mōra, and it involves longevity..."
Sarutobi Asuma's interest was piqued.
He could currently fuse seven chakra nature transformations, but that was not Kekkei Mōra.
So, the question arose:
After possessing the genes for the Sharingan, could he rely on powerful Yang Style and Yin Style chakra to elevate himself to the level of the Rinnegan step by step?
Or would it definitely require the chakra of Ashura and Indra?
"Theoretically, it shouldn't be necessary, but without verified theories, even I can't say for sure if it's correct."
"However, I could also obtain the genetic information for the Rinnegan from Uchiha Madara's corpse."
After weighing the options repeatedly, Sarutobi Asuma decided to give it a try.
His main body was still in seclusion anyway.
Recalling his thoughts, he looked at Uchiha Shisui and said, "Since this path has been cleared, your core training going forward will be in Yin Style chakra nature transformation and Yang Style chakra nature transformation."
"You also cannot neglect the foundation of Chakra Control. I've already given you the training methods. What level you can reach depends entirely on your own efforts."
"As for chakra nature transformation, if you don't understand something, feel free to ask me anytime!"
Uchiha Shisui immediately nodded solemnly, "Yes, I won't disappoint you, Teacher!"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled, "Whether I'm disappointed or not doesn't matter. The key is not to disappoint myself, to have no regrets!"
"As ninjas, as people, the meaning of life lies in what we live for, and what we die for!"
Uchiha Shisui froze, unable to stop himself from repeatedly pondering Sarutobi Asuma's last sentence.
Sarutobi Asuma, however, said, "Go back and tell Clan Head Fugaku about this."
Uchiha Shisui snapped back to reality, his face lighting up with joy. He quickly bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
Watching Uchiha Shisui depart, Sarutobi Asuma smiled, "Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku shouldn't refuse, right!"
Uchiha Clan Compound.
Uchiha Shisui didn't immediately go to see Uchiha Fugaku. Instead, he returned home to wash up, contemplating what he should and shouldn't say.
Sarutobi Asuma had taught him too much, but without his teacher's permission, he absolutely couldn't reveal any of it.
15 minutes later.
Uchiha Shisui met with Uchiha Fugaku.
"Clan Head, I've awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan!"
After greeting him and taking a seat, Uchiha Shisui got straight to the point.
Uchiha Fugaku's face immediately lit up with joy, "Shisui, you truly haven't disappointed me, nor have you failed the Uchiha's honor!"
Uchiha Shisui calmly replied, "Clan Head, what I wanted to say is that this evolution, I didn't achieve it through emotional stimulation."
"The method came from Asuma-sensei!"
Uchiha Fugaku was first stunned, then shocked, and abruptly stood up, "What?"
"What's going on?"
Uchiha Fugaku stared at Uchiha Shisui, shocked and disbelieving, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan involuntarily flaring.
Uchiha Shisui nodded, "Clan Head, you heard correctly."
"This time, my Sharingan's evolution was thanks to Asuma-sensei's teachings. By improving my Yin Style Chakra Nature Transformation, I stimulated my brain and achieved an upgrade."
"This is also Asuma-sensei's theory!"
"Our Uchiha clan's Sharingan kekkei genkai is formed by the fusion of Yin Style and Yang Style chakra nature transformations, with Yin Style being the dominant one."
"The reason we can't awaken it ourselves, or evolve and improve the Sharingan, is that we haven't truly understood the fundamentals of the Sharingan and rely too much on the Sharingan's dōjutsu itself."
"Asuma-sensei said that jutsu is merely the embodiment of chakra, chakra nature transformation, and shape transformation!"
Uchiha Fugaku was dumbfounded, repeatedly pondering Uchiha Shisui's words.
He had to admit, it was true.
They hadn't truly understood the fundamentals of the Sharingan and relied too much on the Sharingan's dōjutsu itself.
Did the Uchiha clan train their Yin Style Chakra Nature Transformation before awakening the Sharingan?
Certainly, some might have studied genjutsu and consequently improved their mastery of Yin Style Chakra Nature Transformation, but such individuals were definitely a minority.
After all, awakening the Sharingan granted them the genjutsu abilities that would normally take years of effort!
Before awakening the Sharingan, the Uchiha clan, aside from basic improvements, typically focused on Fire Style.
They were the clan most skilled in Fire Style, besides the Sharingan, no one else came close.
Even the Sarutobi clan could only trail behind them.
Uchiha Shisui continued, "When we awaken the Sharingan or when it evolves, after intense mental stimulation, our brains produce a special type of chakra."
"Asuma-sensei previously hypothesized that this special chakra is powerful Yin Style chakra formed by mental stimulation, which then drives the awakening and evolution of the Sharingan."
"And the facts have proven that Asuma-sensei's hypothesis was correct."
"When my mastery of Yin Style Chakra Nature Transformation became sufficiently deep, the Sharingan naturally evolved into the Three-Tomoe state!"
Uchiha Fugaku murmured, "So that's how it is..."
He was convinced!
Because the facts were right before his eyes.
He believed Uchiha Shisui wouldn't deceive him.
And after the assessment of the previous Jonin special training general class, he also believed in Sarutobi Asuma's capabilities!
Excitement!
Agitation!
Apprehension!
Nervousness!
Suspicion!
At this moment, countless thoughts flashed through Uchiha Fugaku's mind, and his heart was filled with a mix of emotions.
Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the myriad thoughts within him, calmed down, and resumed his composed demeanor, sitting back down. He looked at Uchiha Shisui, "Did Jonin Asuma instruct you to reveal this matter?"
Uchiha Shisui nodded, "Yes, Clan Head."
"This is Teacher Asuma's accomplishment. Without his permission, I wouldn't be able to share this method."
Uchiha Fugaku nodded and said, "I understand!"
"Then, take me to see Jonin Asuma!"
...
In front of the waterfall.
Uchiha Fugaku met Sarutobi Asuma once again.
Uchiha Shisui, however, had left.
Although he knew this might be an exchange of benefits, he believed in his teacher!
"It seems Clan Head Fugaku has made his decision!"
Sarutobi Asuma said with a smile.
Uchiha Fugaku nodded and said, "Thank you very much, esteemed sir. This matter concerns the survival of the Uchiha clan."
"Therefore, no matter the cost, the Uchiha clan can bear it!"
"From today onwards, the Uchiha clan will support you!"
The new method for awakening and evolving the Sharingan was undeniably important for the Uchiha clan.
Why had the Uchiha clan been marginalized?
The root cause was the extremely flawed methods for awakening and evolving the Sharingan.
Both the initial awakening and every subsequent evolution involved the pain of losing loved ones and friends. How could their personalities not change?
It could be said that every Uchiha who awakened their Sharingan had some psychological issues, more or less.
This problem was more severe than that of other ninjas who had experienced constant warfare.
The Uchiha's arrogance, conceit, madness, and lack of control stemmed from the method of awakening and evolution.
Although Uchiha Fugaku knew very well that
even with the new awakening and evolution methods, the past methods could not be entirely avoided.
But this would at least allow more clan members to be "normal."
With generations of effort, the old methods would eventually be completely replaced.
Moreover, the new method also gave the Uchiha clan a higher potential ceiling.
After all, how many major upheavals could a person endure in a lifetime without breaking down?
And the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan, since Uchiha Madara, had not appeared in the Uchiha clan again.
Now, Uchiha Shisui, at his age, had already awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, and by studying under Sarutobi Asuma, he had a chance to awaken the Mangekyo.
There was also his son, Itachi, whose talent was no less than Shisui's, and he also had a chance to obtain the Mangekyo through the new method in the future.
The Uchiha would surely return to their peak at that time!
And for all this, what did it matter if they paid some price?
"If you have any requests, please do not hesitate to ask!"
Uchiha Fugaku said with a humble yet resolute posture.
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