Naruto’s Strongest Force [translation]

"I can still see for now, but I won't be able to see for much longer."

Fugaku's tone was somewhat gloomy. He had finally awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, but such a powerful ability came with a limited lifespan.

Will Itachi go blind in the future?

Will Natsuki lose his sight in the future?

Seeing Fugaku's concern, Natsuki chuckled, "Don't worry, clan leader. The Mangekyō Sharingan has two methods to restore vision."

"Oh!?" Fugaku was surprised and looked at Natsuki with anticipation.

Natsuki pondered for a moment and continued, "Clan leader, you know the Five Basic Natures: water, fire, earth, wind, lightning with yin, and yang."

"The activation of our Sharingan relies on the power of Yin Release."

"Yin Release?" Fugaku chewed on the term. He was familiar with Yin Release but didn't quite understand its relationship with the Sharingan.

Since Madara's departure, many of the family's secret books were taken away, leaving gaps in their knowledge.

"We all know that Yin Release is composed of spiritual energy. When Uchiha are subjected to severe stimulation, our spiritual energy will skyrocket."

"At the same time, it stimulates the brain to secrete special chakra, which in turn stimulates the eyes, leading to eye mutations. This process applies to both single tomoe and the mangekyo."

"But the increased Yin Release can make people more pessimistic."

"This temperament often makes Uchiha appear unfriendly to strangers."

"Based on this evolutionary process, Tobirama believed that the Uchiha were the evil clan. It's really ridiculous."

Natsuki's tone was filled with ridicule for Senju Tobirama. Despite Tobirama's inventions in ninjutsu, his biases and family feuds limited his understanding of Uchiha.

In fact, with his scientific mindset, if Tobirama had studied Uchiha's Yin Release, the history of Konoha might have been different.

Throughout the entire Naruto world, Orochimaru was the only pure scientific researcher, and Tobirama could only be considered a genius ninja with some knowledge of science.

"Is it really like that!?" Fugaku was shocked beyond words.

He had known about the past conflicts between Tobirama and Uchiha Madara, but he had only thought that Tobirama targeted Uchiha due to his brother's death. 

He didn't expect that there was such a layer.

Natsuki continued, "Of course, if there is Yin Release, there will naturally be Yang Release. The chakra owners of Yang Release are the Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan."

"The Uzumaki clan possesses huge chakra and vitality."

"The Senju clan exhibits super physique and resilience, such as Hashirama."

"Even the Akimichi clan's secret technique, Multi-Size Technique, is related to Yang Release."

"Clan leader, have you heard the rumors about Hashirama?"

Fugaku nodded.

"Of course."

Fugaku had been close to Senju Hashirama and grew up hearing rumors about him since childhood.

There were even family records that referred to Senju Hashirama as the God of Ninja in his time.

"Is it true that he can heal?" Fugaku suddenly felt hopeful and blurted out.

Natsuki nodded, "Senju Hashirama possessed a rare immortal body, so his body was full of vitality, allowing him to recover from injuries automatically without the need for seals."

"So, clan leader, the first method is to inject Hashirama's cell."

"With the injection of the cell solution, Yin and Yang can be combined into one, creating the power of all things."

"Hashirama's cell?" Fugaku frowned.

"Senju Hashirama has been dead for many years. Where would we get the cell solution?" Fugaku inquired. 

Natsuki chuckled and asked. "Why do you think Orochimaru defect?"

"Hmm?" Fugaku was aware that Orochimaru had conducted human experiments.

"Since Hashirama's death, Konoha has been attempting to recreate the Wood Release, and experiments involving Hashirama's cells have been ongoing."

"During the Ninja World War, many enemies engaged in human experimentation. However, after the war, only people from our own village were used for surgeries."

Fugaku questioned, "Did Orochimaru succeed?"

Natsuki shook his head, "It can be considered a success, or it can be seen as a failure."

"Hashirama's cells were too powerful. They experimented on sixty babies. Only one survived, while the remaining fifty-nine babies transformed into trees."

"Became tree," Fugaku said with a somber tone. He realized that he wasn't much better than others.

"So, what about the second method?"

"The second method is to upgrade the Mangekyō Sharingan into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, but the price is very high."

Natsuki fell silent for a moment. "Why is Uchiha's Sharingan called Uchiha's Curse of Hatred?"

"It's because the second method involves transplanting the Mangekyō Sharingan of one's own blood relatives."

"When two pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan are combined into one, the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan can be awakened."

"Back then, Uchiha Madara transplanted his younger brother Izuna's eyes and evolved into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, making him a formidable opponent on par with Hashirama."

"Hahaha, okay! Okay! Okay! In this case, Itachi can save his eyes."

"And he can also achieve the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan! Good! Good! Good!"

Fugaku's initial reaction was not one of sadness. Instead, he immediately thought of giving Itachi his eyes so that Itachi could achieve the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and become a powerful Uchiha.

Natsuki found amusement in Fugaku's reaction and said with a hint of malice, "Chief, you're getting happy too early. Sasuke is very talented. It's only a matter of time before he awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan."

Fugaku's expression grew somber. If Natsuki claimed that Sasuke would also awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, it must be true.

Fugaku acknowledged not only Natsuki's ability to foresee the future but also Sasuke's innate talent.

But now, he felt caught between a rock and a hard place.

What to do?

Even if he goes blind, should one of the two brothers be blind?

Suddenly, Fugaku's eyes lit up as if he had thought of something.

Natsuki immediately sensed it and said, "Don't think that each person has only one eye. Transplanting two eyes can awaken the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan."

Fugaku felt a bit defeated.

As he turned around, he noticed him covering his mouth and chuckling.

"Do you have a solution?"

"Hahaha, do you understand now why I insisted on making Uchiha independent? Why do I need to pull out all the ANBU stops?"

Fugaku looked at Natsuki with an intense gaze.

Natsuki clenched his fists. "I want the entire Uchiha to stand at the top of the world! I want the Uchiha clan to become the strongest force!"

Natsuki took a deep breath. "I want every Uchiha to awaken their Mangekyō Sharingan!"

"Awaken all the Mangekyō Sharingan!?"

Fugaku's eyes gleamed with anticipation. The entire clan wielding the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan! An Uchiha like no other!

Fugaku seemed to envision a united Uchiha, where Susanoo would flatten the earth and conquer all nations!

"It doesn't matter if the clan leader's eyes go to Sasuke or Itachi. Mikoto still has a pair of Sharingan."

Natsuki's words brought Fugaku back to reality. He frowned, "Even if Mikoto activates the Mangekyō Sharingan, she won't be able to see if she gives up her eyes."

It dawned on Natsuki that Fugaku was deeply attached to his wife. Being blind himself might not matter, but Mikoto going blind was a different story.

Natsuki rolled his eyes. "Why are you so stubborn? We Uchiha have taken the lives of many in battles in the past, so surely we must have Sharingan."

"Just put a pair on her. It won't have the Mangekyō Sharingan's ability, but it's better than nothing."

A new possibility opened up for Fugaku. Yes, it could work like that.

If his Mangekyō Sharingan was extracted, he could still transplant other eyes. Even if the power of Susanoo was lost, at least he could still see.

During the Third Great Ninja War, the Uchiha clan lost many members, and they collected Sharingan from fallen comrades with the intention of studying them. However, due to a lack of talent in the clan, these eyes remained unused.

"Natsuki, do you know how to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?" Fugaku stared at Natsuki with intense curiosity.

Natsuki pointed to his eyes. "Certainly. There are various methods, and success depends on certain prerequisites. It also hinges on whether the individual possesses the required talent."

"That would be incredible," sighed Fugaku. For years, the Mangekyō Sharingan had been recorded in the family's secret history.

In the modern era, he was the only clan member to activate the Mangekyō Sharingan, albeit accidentally.

"Now that we've moved out of the clan territory and removed the ANBU's presence, the current clan leader can issue the order."

"An order? What kind of order?"

"Create humans!" He said with utmost seriousness.