Chapter 46: The Pain of New Eyes
This way, he would buy time—time for Uchiha Fugaku to address the potential threats from the "Golden Girl" infiltrator and neighboring countries.
Time to deal with Konoha's leadership, gradually improving the Uchiha clan's standing in the eyes of Konoha villagers and even the major clans.
Because in the shinobi world, peace treaties between nations were worthless scraps of paper in the hands of true rulers—meaningless documents that could be torn up at any moment. Only interests determined the final outcome.
He would seize this opportunity, train relentlessly every day, and wait until he could defeat a Kage-level powerhouse with a single punch before making his move.
He only had one life. Naruto didn't dare gamble recklessly. Hadn't he seen how the Nine-Tails—a being of immense power—had been treated like a pet and sealed away by Konoha for generations?
If the seal space hadn't severely restricted Kurama's power, Naruto honestly doubted he could have defeated the fox.
Therefore, the power Naruto currently possessed was still insufficient when facing the true powerhouses of the shinobi world.
...
Also, this was a world where eye transplants seemed as simple as changing accessories. In later stages, characters swapped eyes as casually as changing clothes.
But Naruto felt a pang of genuine anxiety.
Finding a medical-nin at this late hour was impossible. Even if he could, no Konoha medic would perform an eye transplant on Naruto.
To 90% of Konoha's population, Naruto was a monster—the demon fox. The idea of the Kyuubi's jinchūriki receiving new eyes? Absolutely unthinkable!
After unleashing that Tailed Beast Ball earlier, Naruto's energy had drained considerably. Without Kurama's nuclear-reactor-level chakra, the "Golden Mode" couldn't be maintained.
In other words, Naruto possessed no healing techniques aside from the Uzumaki clan's passive regeneration—but that wasn't instantaneous!
That's why Naruto turned his attention to Kurama.
Seeing Naruto's pleading expression, the Nine-Tails snorted derisively.
"Brat! What are you suggesting—replacing your eye with that disgusting thing? And you want me to heal it for you?"
Kurama's tone dripped with disdain. Was that kind of power really worth pursuing? In his view, anything related to those eyes was utterly detestable!
Wasn't having me enough?
I truly don't understand why this human cub would seek something that revolts me so.
It's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting!
Putting that thing on his jinchūriki felt like someone had broken into Kurama's home, smashed the window, and left a steaming pile of excrement right in the center of the floor...
Hearing this, Naruto's face fell with disappointment. Of course Kurama would despise the Sharingan. What should I do now?
I really don't want to perform surgery on myself...
But this reaction is understandable. The majestic Nine-Tails, once enslaved by those very eyes...
How could he not have psychological trauma?
Naruto spread his hands helplessly. "No, Kurama, if you understood what I plan to do with it, you'd definitely support me."
Seeing Kurama remain unmoved—even exhaling two misty breaths of disdain through his nostrils—Naruto's mouth twitched.
The resentment runs deep.
He continued in a serious tone: "Kurama, to be honest, I want these eyes... for your sake!"
Nine-Tails: "???"
He looked at Naruto with an expression that clearly said, "Do you think I'm really that easy to fool?"
Really, not convincing at all...
Sensing Kurama's skepticism, Naruto pressed on earnestly: "Kurama, listen. Don't you hate the Uchiha clan's bloodline? And don't you hate Konoha even more? If the Uchiha and Konoha hadn't fallen into conflict generations ago, this burden wouldn't have fallen on you. You wouldn't be locked inside my body."
Hearing this, Kurama's nine tails swayed thoughtfully. For a moment, Naruto's words almost made sense...
Compared to the Sharingan, did he actually despise Konoha more?
No, not necessarily. I should say I hate all humans.
As for that damned ocular power of the Sharingan... I loathe it even more.
Of course, Naruto's current standing in his heart remained... complicated.
He couldn't claim to dislike Naruto—in fact, he almost liked the brat.
Because Naruto possessed strength, and even within the seal space, he hadn't resorted to force.
This was infinitely better than those pink-eyed women, that damned wood-user, and all the other humans!
Kurama snorted. "So what? What can you possibly accomplish by implanting those bastard eyes?"
Seeing the shrewd glint in Kurama's gaze, Naruto's lips curved slightly. He seemed intrigued now. He raised his small fist.
Seeing this, the fox snorted again but still pressed his massive claw against it.
This was the most direct method of communication between jinchūriki and tailed beast. With a simple touch, thoughts could be shared completely.
Soon, Kurama understood Naruto's plan...
A moment later, their connection broke.
Looking into Naruto's firm, confident eyes, Kurama chuckled darkly. "Interesting. If not for human treachery, you brats would be even worse."
Hearing this, Naruto almost lunged forward to punch Kurama twice. Was that a compliment or an insult? Can't you phrase it better?
"What do you know? This is all for our ultimate victory! This is called strategy! Calling it 'treachery' sounds so unpleasant!"
"Enough. We tailed beasts aren't like you humans—all winding paths and exhaustion from overthinking."
Kurama wasn't actually foolish. He somewhat approved of Naruto's plan, but his pride as the strongest tailed beast wouldn't allow him to speak words of praise.
Even if praise was given, it should be the jinchūriki praising him!
"Just tell me—will you help me with this or not?"
Naruto crossed his arms, his tone decisive.
"Hmph! Don't get too arrogant, brat. This is the last time!"
"Alright, thank you very much, Kurama!"
Naruto's eyes sparkled with delight.
"Fine. Go out and change it quickly. I'll monitor the process so you don't go blind."
The next moment, Naruto's consciousness was forcibly ejected from the seal space by Kurama.
Opening his eyes, Naruto felt momentarily dazed. Could he do that?
Kurama can kick people out?
Is he the administrator here?
As soon as the thought formed, a voice echoed in his mind.
"Get to it, brat. I'm ready."
Hearing this, Naruto immediately placed the test tube containing Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan—the eye of Kotoamatsukami—on the bed before him.
Then he retrieved a mirror, holding it with his left hand while slowly raising his right hand toward his right eye.
His fingers hovered behind his eyelid... but he couldn't bring himself to proceed.
Thoughts flooded his mind:
Damn, will this hurt? This is...
Damn Uchiha clan, damn Konoha—gouging out eyes!
When I punched Danzo's eye earlier, it didn't seem to hurt him much...
Danzo: "You... ^**..."*
"..."
Several minutes passed...
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