Sasuke Uchiha ran frantically toward his home in terror, his heart increasingly filled with dread.
All along the way, corpses were scattered everywhere.
Blood stained the entire street. The clan members who had smiled and greeted him that very morning had now all lost their lives.
What exactly happened?
Why're all the clan members dead?
Are father and Nisan okay? What about the police squad?
Finally, Sasuke Uchiha rushed back to his house.
The room was eerily silent, and Sasuke Uchiha's heart sank.
At this hour, not a single light shined inside...
Standing outside his parents' bedroom, he hesitantly pushed open the door.
The sight before him caused his pupils to constrict sharply.
Itachi Uchiha stood there gripping a long katana, staring at him coldly.
At Itachi's feet lay the corpses of their father and mother.
"Nisan?!"
Taking a few steps forward, Sasuke wanted to ask what was going on.
But instead of the warm smile he usually received from his brother, a kunai flew toward him, radiating chilling coldness.
Peng!
The kunai grazed Sasuke's shoulder, leaving a bleeding wound.
A trace of killing intent rose from Itachi Uchiha. "Foolish brother, hate me—live disgracefully. When you obtain eyes like mine, come find me."
[Tsukuyomi!]
Tears of blood flowed from the Mangekyo Sharingan as Sasuke was dragged into an illusion world.
Inside the illusion, he repeatedly witnessed the horrifying deaths of his clan members.
That hellish scene was deeply engraved into his mind.
Who knows how much time passed—when Sasuke felt himself nearing collapse, the icy gaze of Itachi Uchiha appeared before him again.
"You're too weak. You aren't even worthy enough to be killed by me."
After saying that, Itachi vanished directly into the night, while Sasuke fell unconscious.
———
"You've seen it already. This is the last remaining heir of the Uchiha Clan—Sasuke Uchiha."
"How pitiful. His entire clan was murdered. Truly horrifying."
"The one who slaughtered the clan was his own elder brother. If I were him, I wouldn't have the face to keep living."
"No one expected the Uchiha ninja, always so arrogant and overbearing, would end up in such a miserable situation. How truly heartbreaking."
Hearing the unhidden discussions around him, Sasuke's expression grew colder and colder.
He must kill Itachi Uchiha and avenge every single member of his clan!
———
"With these eyes of mine, I can already see through your Genjutsu."
Sasuke Uchiha confidently confronted Itachi Uchiha, ready to begin his long-awaited revenge.
He had not stopped training for even a single moment in preparation for this day.
Itachi Uchiha — today is your final day!
As Sasuke had imagined, the battle was filled with danger, but he ultimately emerged victorious over Itachi Uchiha.
At last, his vengeance was complete!
Lying in the rain, Sasuke felt an unprecedented sense of peace within himself.
---
"What nonsense are you spouting? Itachi Uchiha personally slaughtered the Uchiha clan members, betrayed Konoha, and even tried to kill me! What proof do you have that everything he did was for my sake?"
After hearing his question, the Masked Man coldly replied, "The proof is that you're still alive."
"..."
Once Sasuke calmed down, the Masked Man began revealing the truth.
"Since The Second Hokage's time, the village elders of Konoha have been targeting the Uchiha Clan."
"They established the Military Police Force to tarnish the reputation of Uchiha ninja, and relocated the Uchiha to the village outskirts for easier surveillance."
"The Night of the Clan Annihilation was carried out by direct order of The Third."
"To prevent civil war in Konoha and allow the Uchiha Clan to maintain dignity, Itachi Uchiha personally killed everyone and took full blame upon himself..."
Sasuke Uchiha, his voice hoarse, stared at the Masked Man and asked, "Why did Konoha suppress the Uchiha? Why did Itachi choose such an extreme path?"
The Masked Man replied calmly, "Although there were some lingering historical tensions involved, the main factor came down to one thing."
"The Uchiha Clan was too weak, and as clan head, Fugaku Uchiha was indecisive, leaving the clan without enough strength to stand up against Hiruzen Sarutobi. That's what led to this situation."
"Kagami Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha... many had tried before, but none achieved the desired outcome."
Upon learning the truth, Sasuke Uchiha's triple-comma Sharingan began spinning rapidly before interlocking into the distinct pattern of a Mangekyou Sharingan.
The scene around him gradually shifted until everything faded into nothingness.
When Sasuke regained awareness, he found himself staring at a face both unfamiliar and familiar.
"Mi-Mirai Uchiha?"
Testing the name as his memories returned, Sasuke asked cautiously.
Mirai Uchiha smiled and said, "Sasuke, it seems your talent is quite impressive. You've now obtained the Mangekyou Sharingan you sought."
Sasuke Uchiha, however, didn't immediately examine the changes in his eyes. Instead, he solemnly asked, "Honored Mirai Uchiha, just what exactly was that illusion I experienced?"
"Everything inside felt too real, as if it had actually happened.
He had experienced over a decade's worth of time within it, with every event clearly carved into his mind. Every detail could withstand scrutiny.
In this world, there actually exists such an incredibly powerful illusion technique?!"
Seeing Sasuke Uchiha's puzzled expression, Mirai Uchiha calmly offered a brief explanation.
"It's one of my ocular techniques known as Tsukiyo-himuka."
"It can generate a completely autonomous world based on known conditions and simulate the development of reality."
After hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha immediately dropped to his knees.
"Lord Mirai, previously I was immature and disrespectful. Please don't hold it against me."
So this is what would have become of the Uchiha Clan had Lord Mirai not changed the course of fate?
The trials he had endured left him with nothing but despair.
Especially after activating his Mangekyo Sharingan, he finally understood just how formidable Hiruzen Sarutobi and those around him truly were.
The sheer courage it would have taken to lead the Uchiha Clan against their rule during Konoha's reign under Hiruzen Sarutobi and his allies was nearly unfathomable.
No wonder he became the Emperor who unified the entire ninja world!
Sasuke Uchiha's gaze toward Mirai Uchiha was filled with admiration he had never shown before.
"Sasuke, now that you've awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, want to have another fight?"
Upon hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Sasuke Uchiha quickly shook his head. "Lord Mirai, please don't mock me anymore."
The stronger he became, the more he realized how insignificant he truly was.
Thinking back on his former self—who foolishly imagined surpassing Lord Mirai—Sasuke Uchiha felt utterly ridiculous.
There will never be another Mirai Uchiha in this world again.
He would follow Nisan's path and become Lord Mirai's most loyal follower!
<><><><><><><><>
Thank you for reading! Your support will keep me updating!
~ Every 50 Powerstones = **4 Bonus Chapters** this weekend!
<><><><><><><><>
~ 100+ Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!
~ More *Free* Chapters and Books Available on Patreon!
patreon.com/Tansnovel
<><><><><><><><>