After a few days, Hermione, Daphne, Pansy, and Luna were transferred to Beauxbatons. With his responsibilities temporarily lifted, Sasuke decided to fully focus on his growth. He created multiple shadow clones to accelerate his studies and intensify his training regimen.
In the magical world, Voldemort's return caused widespread panic and chaos. People were running, hiding, and desperately seeking safety.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as the forces of Voldemort and Dumbledore clashed in a hidden war of darkness and light. The struggle was relentless, each side vying for supremacy in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Within just one year, Hogwarts was on the brink of closure. The once bustling school had become desolate, its halls empty as students and staff alike abandoned it. Hogwarts had transformed into a fortified stronghold for Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix, a last bastion against the encroaching darkness.
As the magical world teetered on the edge of collapse, Dumbledore sat with the members of the Order, calculating where he went wrong. He was certain that Sasuke had mature thinking and should not have been left to his own devices.
"Dumbledore, Dumbledore," a voice called, breaking him out of his thoughts. He looked up to see Moody speaking.
"Forgive me, Moody, I was just caught in my thoughts," Dumbledore replied.
"It's alright, Dumbledore, but I hope you can focus on this meeting," Moody said while twisting his neck.
Nodding to him, Dumbledore addressed everyone, "Where were we?"
"We were talking about stopping the Dark Lord from releasing all the prisoners from Azkaban," said Amelia Bones.
Closing his eyes for a moment, then opening them, Dumbledore spoke, "We will stop him. And if we fail, I will burn down the entire Azkaban. The last thing I want is a large number of criminals running around."
This wasn't because Dumbledore had suddenly become cruel; it was because the war had destroyed too many families, and this time he couldn't afford to be soft.
As everyone prepared for the upcoming fight, Sasuke was having lunch with two figures who emanated an air of power.
Vinda Rosier moved gracefully despite her age. Her dark hair, streaked with silver, was pulled back, highlighting her sharp features and keen eyes that hinted at a formidable intellect. Her attire was an impeccable blend of classic and contemporary wizarding fashion.
Beside her sat Gellert Grindelwald. Though he was well over a century old, his frail exterior belied the intensity of his gaze. His bright blue eyes held a depth of knowledge and experience, and his finely tailored robes hinted at a life of privilege. Despite the tremor in his hand as he raised his fork, his presence commanded respect.
Cleaning his mouth with a napkin, Sasuke spoke, "I didn't think you would come out of your own prison."
Grindelwald, finishing at the same time, replied, "Ah yes, I should be in my prison at this time, but I couldn't resist myself after feeling all the changes."
Blinking his eyes, Sasuke paused for a moment before speaking, "Then you should look around. Why did you invite me?"
"I invited you so we can help each other achieve our dreams," Grindelwald said.
"While your dream is noble, the problem is that the magic of this world has a negative effect on science. You will always be at odds with normal people. So now tell me, how do you think I could help you?" Sasuke asked.
"We just have to build our own country, a place for us and our families. For that, I will need your strength," Grindelwald said, spreading a parchment on the table. "This is my plan, built after watching the future: a group of macro nations connected with space magic. For safety, we would have to destroy Muggle bombs and put up some shields so even if they throw bombs, we wouldn't be affected."
"If you already have a plan, why are you here? I don't think you're short of funds," Sasuke said coldly.
Grindelwald pointed at Vinda Rosier. "In the future I saw, she joins you and brings out all the material and magic needed to construct this dream."
Sasuke looked at Rosier, who looked like she was in her 40s. It wasn't clear how many potions and black magic she had used to maintain her appearance, but he didn't understand why he would let her join him. The moment he thought this, a system notification appeared:
[ Ding! System Mission: Reverse Rosier's age before letting her join your harem. System Reward: Kaleidoscope Upgrade. ]
[ System Reminder: Only 12% of bloodline remains while you have confirmed three girlfriends. If you add one more, you will reach 100% bloodline in the future. ]
Sasuke glanced at Grindelwald, his eyes unwavering. "Whatever she wants to do, I'll help her. But in return, I want her to help me without any reservations. She must only think about me."
"You don't have to worry. Our dreams have always been the same, and if you can fulfill them, I promise you will not regret taking her," Grindelwald assured.
Thinking about the reward, Sasuke agreed but clarified that Rosier would be in charge of preparing for this micro-country project.
As both parties agreed, Sasuke took both of their hands and started to use his kaleidoscope ability to reverse their ages. After reversing the first 30 years, he began to feel pressure, so he stopped reversing Grindelwald's age and continued reversing Rosier's age.
As his vision started to deteriorate, he finally stopped after making her appear 21. If not for the reward, he wouldn't have done such a risky thing, even if his eyes were strong because of his bloodline.
Taking out one of his recent creations, a metal wand, he handed it to Vinda Rosier along with a parchment that was more like a user manual.
"This wand is made from a special core and materials related to space magic. I have not only improved its ability to use space-related magic but also integrated some magical weapons. You can transfer one of seven magical weapons, like a magic cannon, rocket launchers, or a tank, into it. The last weapon is not useless, so you should read the user manual," Sasuke explained.
As he was explaining, he saw Grindelwald's expression and took out another wand.
"If you need a wand, this one should be good. It's a standard wand but should be twice as effective as any on the market," Sasuke said.