After completing their mission, Satoru walked alongside Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui on the journey back to Konoha.
The sun dipped low in the sky, casting long shadows as they moved through the forest. Satoru's pale blue eyes deepened with thought.
With Shisui now possessing the Mangekyō Sharingan, the night of the Uchiha's annihilation draws closer, he mused.
I need to start planning. Reducing the enemy's combat power is essential.
He slowed his pace, falling in step beside Shisui.
"Hey, Shisui," Satoru began casually, though his tone carried a hint of seriousness.
"What is it?" Shisui asked, sensing something unusual in Satoru's demeanor.
"Don't you resent Danzo at all?" Satoru asked bluntly, his gaze sharp.
Shisui faltered for a moment, the question catching him off guard.
"After all," Satoru continued, "if it weren't for Danzo, Tsuki wouldn't have died. You really don't blame him for that?"
Shisui was quiet for a moment before replying.
"At first, I did feel resentment," he admitted, his voice steady but tinged with sadness. "But then I realized... the true enemy isn't Danzo. It's war and turmoil."
He sighed softly before continuing. "If not for the constant threat of conflict, Danzo wouldn't have felt the need for greater power, and Tsuki wouldn't have needed to make that sacrifice."
"Emotionally, I can't forgive him," Shisui admitted, "but intellectually, I understand him. He acted for the sake of Konoha's peace, even if his methods were harsh."
Satoru's lips twitched into a faint smirk. "You're too sweet for your own good, Shisui. Sweeter than three-color dango."
Shisui chuckled lightly at the comparison.
"So," Satoru pressed, "you think Danzo orchestrated all this purely to strengthen Konoha's combat power?"
Shisui nodded. "What other reason would he have? Danzo may be ruthless, but his ultimate goal is Konoha's safety."
"Not necessarily," Satoru said, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Maybe he's just a rotten old man with a weird hobby. What if he's trying to collect all the Uchiha's Sharingan to summon a divine dragon?"
Shisui laughed softly at Satoru's absurd suggestion. "Your imagination never ceases to amaze me."
"But seriously," Satoru said, his tone growing darker, "what if he does want your eyes? After all, your Mangekyō Sharingan would be quite tempting to someone like him."
Shisui smiled confidently. "I'm not worried. I'm not foolish enough to let anyone take my eyes."
"Besides," he added, "Danzo isn't unreasonable. He acts for the greater good of Konoha. He wouldn't do something like that without cause."
Satoru stared at him, deadpan. "Are you wearing a beauty filter or something? How do you see Danzo as this virtuous hero while the rest of us see a manipulative schemer?"
Shisui chuckled again, brushing off Satoru's concerns.
"Don't worry," he said reassuringly. "I'll be careful."
Satoru sighed deeply, shaking his head. This guy is neck-deep in Danzo's manipulation. He won't see the truth until it's too late.
Fine, Satoru thought. Reality will hit him soon enough. Let him learn the hard way.
Back in Konoha, they reported the mission's completion to the Third Hokage. Afterward, Satoru returned to his room, his mind still preoccupied.
He opened his system panel, the translucent display materializing before his eyes.
System Panel
Host: Satoru Uchiha
World: Naruto
Unlocked Template: Limitless Sorcerer (Satoru Gojo)
Unlock Percentage: 40%
Skills:
Six Eyes (Complete Version) Cursed Technique: Blue (Incomplete) Cursed Technique: Red (Incomplete)
Play Points: 2000
Satoru stared at the display, his thoughts racing.
I'm still far from my full potential. Only 40% unlocked...
He closed the panel, determination hardening his expression.
I need to earn more play points and unlock the rest of my abilities. The night of the massacre is coming, and I'll need all the power I can get.
As he sat in the dimly lit room, his pale blue eyes gleamed with resolve.
No matter what, I'll protect what matters most. Even if I have to rewrite the story myself.
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