Itachi was grounded. Though not knowing exactly what happened, recently these days, clan members' emotions were all very wrong.
Itachi felt somewhat restless for some reason, but could only bottle it inside, learning and training as usual.
This day, Fugaku brought a youth, saying he'd serve as his future study instructor.
"This is Uchiha Shisui, a clan genius who awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at a young age."
After introducing the visitor's identity, Fugaku looked toward Shisui: "Itachi is entrusted to you. Don't disappoint me."
"Yes, Clan Leader-sama."
After Fugaku left, only Shisui and Itachi remained on the training grounds.
"I'm Uchiha Shisui. Please take care of me from now on~"
Shisui's personality was cheerful and gentle, and smiling easily made people feel favourable.
However, Itachi's spirits weren't high. Just calmly returned the courtesy, then hesitated before asking: "You've truly already awakened the Sharingan? Three-tomoe?"
Because appearance-wise, Shisui seemed only a few years older than himself, so Itachi asked this.
Must know, not every Uchiha can definitely awaken. Some people, even at twenty or thirty years old, couldn't awaken even one-tomoe. Such people absolutely weren't considered true Uchiha.
Facing Itachi's doubt, Shisui only smiled slightly, then his originally gentle eyes suddenly transformed into crimson three-tomoe Sharingan.
Actions spoke louder than words. Demonstrating once had more persuasive power than saying many words.
Itachi was obviously very surprised!
Even as the clan leader's son, called a genius by many, he didn't dare guarantee when he could awaken, much less when evolving to three-tomoe degree.
So after confirming this point, Itachi began believing the other had the ability to instruct him.
But current Itachi still didn't know that three-tomoe wasn't the Sharingan's limit. Three-tomoe likewise wasn't this kind person before him's entirety!
Mangekyo Sharingan was the Uchiha clan's true power!
"Shisui-nii, may I call you this?"
"As you like. However, I think mutually addressing names is fine. What do you think, Itachi?"
Itachi nodded. At least now he no longer considered Shisui a stranger.
However, his conflicted appearance was still seen by Shisui. "You seem to have many troubles. Mind telling me? Perhaps I can give you some small suggestions or help."
Not knowing whether Shisui's affinity buff was activated, or if Itachi truly very much wanted to know, he actually spoke, asking: "I want to know what happened in the clan recently? Why won't Father-sama let me leave the compound?"
After hearing this, the smile on Shisui's face obviously decreased. But after pondering, he felt this matter had nothing unspeakable. So he explained Uchiha Kan sneak-attacking a civilian child, even employing ninjutsu, attempting to bomb-kill him, resulting in ANBU catching him red-handed.
"After the matter escalated, Fugaku-sama personally went to confess and personally executed that clansman. Then issued orders restricting clan members from causing trouble during this period. Probably because of this, Fugaku-sama grounded you, fearing danger if you went outside."
After narrating, Shisui suddenly noticed that Itachi's complexion instantly became extremely pale, seemingly receiving some kind of shock.
"Was that child who nearly got killed named Shinomiya Aoha?"
The instant Itachi asked this question, his aura suddenly became extremely terrifying. Within both eye pupils, each seemed to have a 'tadpole' desperately trying to drill out!
Shisui's expression immediately became grave. Having similar experiences, he naturally knew this was an awakening omen!
Next, just needing a little stimulation, Itachi could smoothly awaken the Sharingan!
Presumably, this person, called Shinomiya Aoha, was very important to him.
Such realisation suddenly emerged in Shisui's heart.
After hesitating for that instant, he still chose to nod.
"Yes."
Buzz!
Single-tomoe Sharingan instantly condensed!
Though what he heard wasn't news of Aoha's death, his front foot barely left when his back foot, his own clansman, went to kill his acknowledged friend. This matter's impact on Itachi was truly too great!
Plus, after returning home, Fugaku immediately questioned him, making Itachi wonder whether his father issued the order.
Under intense mental fluctuations, the Sharingan, just needing a final push, still awakened. Though not like the original work, where awakening immediately showed double-tomoe Sharingan, timing advanced a full three years!
Shows how intense Itachi's emotional fluctuations were!
If not for Shisui telling him the truth now, he'd still foolishly know nothing.
Throughout the entire matter, from occurrence to conclusion, his respected father never mentioned a word, as if nothing had happened.
Even nonchalantly sought an instructor for him.
This made Itachi's heart ache!
Obviously, he'd already promised not to meet again. Why still do this!?
"Is he alright now?"
"Though severely injured, rescued in time. It should be fine now. Fugaku-sama also provided generous compensation."
After forcibly taking several deep breaths, Itachi barely calmed his emotions. Sharingan traces also slowly disappeared.
First awakening made Itachi extremely exhausted. What felt even worse was his heart.
"Shisui, I hope you can help keep this secret. I temporarily don't want to tell Father about awakening."
Looking at Itachi's stubborn yet earnest expression, Shisui seemingly guessed something, silently nodding. "Don't worry. I won't tell anyone about today."
"Thank you." Itachi seemed to relax, but the next second nearly collapsed to the ground.
"You just awakened the Sharingan. Feeling weak for a while is normal. However, after adapting to this power, such situations won't reappear. Then let's stop here today. I'll send you back first."
Shisui never imagined that merely 'instructing' a few sentences caused Itachi to successfully awaken the Sharingan.
This experience made him somewhat wry!
Simultaneously, he also felt several traces of curiosity toward this Shinomiya Aoha person.