Shisui gave a nod. His gaze carried a trace of thought as he spoke slowly.
"Sensei, the contents of that stone tablet, I have seen them. It records the path of evolution for the Sharingan, from one tomoe to three tomoe..."
After he finished, Shisui looked up at Chiya, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"After that, I could not make out the rest!"
"Sensei, is there something unusual about this stone tablet?"
Chiya heard this and his gaze deepened. He lifted his teacup and took a light sip, then set it down and tapped his fingers gently on the table.
"The contents of this stone tablet are revealed according to the strength of one's ocular power. Since you currently have a three-tomoe Sharingan, what you can see only covers the most basic principles of our Uchiha Clan's ocular jutsu."
After he finished speaking, a flash of crimson light passed through Chiya's eyes.
The dark pupils were immediately replaced by the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Above the three-tomoe Sharingan, the next awakening is naturally the Mangekyō Sharingan!"
"The Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Looking at Chiya's eyes, a fine layer of sweat appeared on Shisui's forehead.
Eyes that powerful, even without any ocular jutsu being used at all.
Just meeting that gaze alone put enormous pressure on Shisui.
The light in Chiya's eyes flashed once, and the Mangekyō Sharingan receded.
"Awakening the Mangekyō requires a powerful emotional stimulus to trigger the evolution."
"Once an Uchiha comes to understand love, the feelings they have always suppressed will be released. When that love is lost, a power surpassing even that of the Senju Clan will awaken from within."
Shisui's eyes went wide.
'The Clan Head must have been in tremendous pain when he awakened his own Mangekyō.'
Chiya let out a quiet sigh and continued.
"And what I was able to see through the ocular power of the Mangekyō was something that truly left me astonished."
"After the Uchiha Clan awakens the Mangekyō, they can achieve 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' through the union of the Senju and Uchiha powers.
Beyond that, the tablet also describes a jutsu said to be the only one in the shinobi world capable of bringing permanent peace.
Infinite Tsukuyomi!
It is a jutsu that only a shinobi who has achieved 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' is qualified to perform.
Once all the required conditions are gathered, one projects their ocular power onto the moon, ensnaring every person in the world in a genjutsu. Those who fall under Infinite Tsukuyomi enter a dream state, where their every wish is fulfilled."
Shisui's head felt a little heavy trying to take it all in.
There was far too much information here.
Chiya reached out and patted Shisui on the head.
"Simply put, it creates a state where every ninja across the entire shinobi world enters a dream. Inside that dream, everyone can have whatever they desire. What do you think of this jutsu?"
Shisui's gaze turned thoughtful.
In the end, he shook his head.
"Sinking into a dream means getting lost inside it. In the end, it is nothing more than an illusion!"
Shisui drew a deep breath.
"Sensei, I still prefer reality. A world with flesh and blood!"
Hearing those words, a trace of approval appeared in Chiya's eyes.
A man of reality!
Not a wasted effort, teaching him personally!
"Actually, I suspect the final portion of what is written on that stone tablet has been tampered with by someone."
"Tampered with?"
Shisui's wide eyes were filled with confusion.
"That is correct."
Chiya gave a nod.
"The original contents of the tablet were the crystallized wisdom left behind by the Sage of Six Paths. But later, someone deliberately distorted the key parts in order to serve their own ends.
In particular, the passages about 'hatred' and 'power' were altered beyond recognition."
Shisui's brow furrowed tight. He asked earnestly.
"Then what is the true core of what it says?"
Chiya glanced at him and gave a slight smile.
"That question, you will naturally come to understand once you awaken the Mangekyō.
For now, you only need to remember this. Even if you awaken the Mangekyō in the future, do not blindly trust every word on that tablet.
Learn to see with your own eyes and judge with your own heart."
Shisui gave a half-understanding nod, but the confusion in his eyes had not fully faded.
Seeing this, Chiya fell silent for a moment, then spoke again.
"Let me tell you a story. About Uchiha Madara."
"Madara?"
A flash of surprise crossed Shisui's eyes.
The name of Uchiha Madara had always been a taboo within the clan. Very few people dared to bring it up openly.
"Back then, Madara placed too much faith in the contents of that tablet. He was misled by the lies within it, and in the end he walked a path that put him at odds with both the clan and Konoha."
Chiya's voice was low and steady, as though recounting a distant piece of history.
"He believed that through the power described on that tablet, he could achieve the peace he envisioned in his heart. He did not know that he had long since fallen into someone else's trap."
Shisui's expression grew gradually more serious. He tightened his fist.
"So the contents of that tablet... someone deliberately used it to lead the Uchiha Clan toward an extreme?"
"Correct."
Chiya looked at him with approval.
"The shinobi world runs very deep. Some people, in pursuit of their own ambitions, will use any means necessary.
And our Uchiha Clan, because of the unique nature of the Sharingan, is especially easy to make a target of."
Shisui drew a deep breath and gave a solemn nod.
"Sensei, I understand. From now on I will approach the contents of that tablet with caution. I will not let it lead me around by the nose."
Chiya smiled and reached out to ruffle Shisui's hair.
"Don't be too tense about it. I simply hope you can keep a clear head. The future of the Uchiha still needs you young people to forge it."
Shisui's expression relaxed somewhat, but the resolve in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
Seeing this, Chiya shifted the subject.
"By the way, what is your view on the war that is coming?"
Shisui was briefly caught off guard, then shook his head.
"Sensei, although I know war is brutal, and I have heard many stories about it, I have never experienced it firsthand. So I have no right to speak on it."
A trace of surprise passed through Chiya's eyes.
'Oh?'
'This kid has come a long way.'
Shisui noticed the surprise in Chiya's eyes and scratched the back of his head with a little embarrassment.
"This is something Sensei taught me before. You said that true wisdom comes from experience, not from simply hearing about things or imagining them."
Chiya laughed.
"Good kid. You remember my words well!"
Then Chiya composed himself and said seriously.
"But you are right. Someone who has never experienced war truly cannot understand how brutal it is. That said, it works the other way too. Only through the experience of war does a person truly grow."
Shisui nodded with a thoughtful look.
"So I intend to find a way to send you to the battlefield to gain some experience.
Of course, I will not put you directly in the path of the most dangerous missions. But at the very least, I want you to see the true face of war with your own eyes."
Hearing this, Shisui immediately stood up and bowed respectfully toward Chiya.
"Thank you for your guidance, Sensei! I will cherish this opportunity and will not let you down."
Chiya waved a hand.
"Sit back down. There is no need to be so formal."
He looked out the window at the sky gradually darkening outside, and his tone grew somber.
"War is like a mirror. It reflects the most fundamental things about human nature.
I hope that through this experience, you will find your own answer."
Shisui gave a serious nod.
"I will, Sensei."
Just then, Mikoto walked in carrying freshly brewed tea and refreshments, and said warmly.
"You have been talking for so long. Eat something and take a rest."
She placed a teacup in front of Shisui.
"Shisui has grown taller again."
Shisui rubbed the back of his head with a slightly bashful look.
"Thank you for your concern, Lady Mikoto."
Chiya took his teacup and then suddenly asked.
"Mikoto, what do you think about sending Shisui to the battlefield for some experience?"
Mikoto's hand paused slightly.
"Since it is Chiya-nii's decision, you naturally have your reasons."
She looked over at Shisui and said softly.
"But you must be careful. The battlefield changes in an instant. Do not ever push yourself too hard."
Shisui gave a solemn nod.
'I will make sure to protect myself.'
The three of them chatted casually for a while longer as the night deepened.
Shisui rose to his feet and took his leave.
"Sensei, it is getting late. I will head back now."
Chiya gave a nod.
"Be careful on your way. Come to the training ground tomorrow morning. I want to check the results of your recent training."
A flash of excitement passed through Shisui's eyes. He bowed respectfully and left.
After Shisui had gone, Mikoto let out a soft sigh.
"Chiya-nii, are you truly going to send Shisui to the battlefield? He is still so young..."
Chiya took her hand and said to reassure her.
"Do not worry. I will arrange everything properly.
Shisui is a genius, but his growth requires tempering.
A flower raised in a greenhouse can never face a real storm."
Mikoto leaned against Chiya's shoulder and murmured quietly.
"I only worry..."
"I know."
Chiya gently stroked her long hair.
"But this is the fate of a shinobi. We cannot protect the younger generation of the Uchiha Clan forever.
They can only rely on themselves. All we can do is give them the best preparation we can to face all of it."
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