Naruto: Mikoto and Tsunade, don't let either of them go.

Uchiha Shisui was incredibly fast; otherwise, he wouldn't have earned the title "Shisui of the Body Flicker." He quickly arrived at the foot of the Hokage's building, stopped, and, as if it were any different from his usual greeting to the Hokage, announced loudly:

"Uchiha Shisui has important information and wishes to pay his respects to the Third Hokage."

After saying that, he stood there quietly, without saying a word.

Inside the Hokage Building, the Third Hokage was still at his desk, smoking a pipe and looking at documents. Upon hearing the Anbu report that Uchiha Shisui requested an audience, he put down the documents.

“Uchiha Shisui only returned to the village this afternoon and handed in his mission. It seems that either he missed important information about the mission and forgot to report it, or something has happened to the Uchiha clan.”

"Let Uchiha Shisui in." The Third Hokage took his pipe out of his mouth and exhaled a puff of smoke.

When the Third Hokage saw Uchiha Shisui walk in, he was somewhat dazed, as if he were seeing his good friend Uchiha Kagami. As a descendant of Uchiha Kagami, Uchiha Shisui not only inherited Uchiha Kagami's talent, but also had a similar appearance.

"Uchiha Kagami, don't blame me. Actually, I didn't want to target the Uchiha clan either, but there are too few people in the Uchiha clan who inherit the Will of Fire. I have no choice. Since they can't be used by me, I can only let them slowly disappear." The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, thought silently.

Seeing Uchiha Shisui approach the desk, the Third Hokage composed himself and, before Shisui could speak, asked with a smile:

"Shisui, you just got back from a mission, why aren't you resting at this hour? Is there something important you need to discuss with me? Is there some change within the Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Shisui knew that the Third Hokage had not yet doubted him, so he knelt on one knee, supported himself with one arm, and said with his head bowed:

"Reporting to the Hokage, everything is fine within the clan. This is a personal matter of mine, and I have come to seek your guidance."

The Third Hokage breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that the problem didn't involve the Uchiha clan, and asked with a smile:

"Tell me what your problem is. I've lived longer than you, so I know more."

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Uchiha Shisui replied:

"Lord Hokage, recently, for some reason, my Sharingan has been experiencing some problems. I don't know if it's good or bad, and I'm feeling uneasy, so I came to see you to see if you could take a look."

Upon hearing Shisui Uchiha's words, the Third Hokage's heart tightened. As the longest-living Hokage, he had heard of the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan for countless years, and his master, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, had also told him about it.

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is not limited to its current power. The three-tomoe Sharingan is not the end point. Only the most talented geniuses in the Uchiha clan can awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. The legendary Sharingan awakened by Madara Uchiha was the Mangekyou Sharingan. The Mangekyou Sharingan played a major role in the fearsome deeds he committed.

However, it is still unknown whether Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan is the Mangekyou Sharingan. But Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi is confident in his judgment. He believes that Uchiha Shisui has inherited his Will of Fire and that Shisui is still under his control.

The Third Hokage waved to the Anbu members waiting nearby, telling them to wait outside the room. If Uchiha Shisui had truly awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he would be a powerful weapon in his hands. This news couldn't be leaked, and Danzo couldn't be allowed to find out either.

Chapter 7 Success of Sayonara God

Chapter Seven: Success of Separating Gods

The Third Hokage remained calm and nodded to signal after all the Anbu members had left.

"Shisui, open your Sharingan. Let me take a look and see if there's a problem."

Seeing that the Third Hokage had no suspicions, Uchiha Shisui secretly clenched his fist and respectfully replied:

"Yes, Third Hokage."

Uchiha Shisui raised his head, his gaze meeting that of the Third Hokage. He activated his Sharingan, and the three tomoe in his eyes spun faster and faster until they connected end to end, slowly transforming into a four-cornered shuriken.

The Third Hokage was shocked when he saw Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan. Although it was the first time he had seen it, the Third Hokage was very certain that Uchiha Shisui's eyes were the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan. Just looking into them, one could feel a soul-stirring pressure.

Just then, Uchiha Shisui suddenly increased the output of his eye power, and the eye technique 'Kotoamatsukami' was quietly activated.

Unbeknownst to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, 'Kotoamatsukami' quietly and swiftly invaded his mind, altering his thoughts. At this moment, if Shisui Uchiha were willing, the leader of Konoha Village, one of the highest leaders in the entire ninja world, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, would become his slave, and Shisui Uchiha's orders would be the highest directives of the Third Hokage.

However, he was Uchiha Shisui, a man who loved his village and clan. Although the Third Hokage was somewhat hostile towards the Uchiha clan, how could Uchiha Shisui possibly enslave this elder who had dedicated his life to the village? Moreover, the Land of Fire was not at peace at the moment. If Shisui changed the Third Hokage's mind, it could bring terrible disaster to the village and his clan.

Therefore, Shisui Uchiha was simply using this opportunity to make the Third Hokage ignore the Uchiha clan and stop targeting them. In this way, the Uchiha clan would be preserved, and the village would not fall into disaster (such as war).

The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan, felt a momentary daze, then quickly regained his senses, not paying much attention, and examined the Sharingan pattern more closely before saying:

"Alright, Shisui, put your Sharingan away. I've already examined it. Do you feel that besides the change in the pattern, there are any other changes to your Sharingan?"

Uchiha Shisui deftly withdrew his Mangekyou Sharingan and replied respectfully as before:

"Reporting to the Hokage, since my Sharingan underwent changes, my chakra has increased significantly, my genjutsu abilities have greatly improved, my observation skills have become much sharper, and the power of my ninjutsu has also increased to some extent."

Uchiha Shisui had already discussed it with Uchiha Kakuyama. Apart from concealing the eye techniques contained in the Mangekyou Sharingan to avoid arousing the Third Hokage's suspicion, he told them everything else truthfully. Given the Third Hokage's magnanimity, he was able to tolerate a Kage-level powerhouse, especially since this Kage-level powerhouse was one of his own people.

Upon hearing Uchiha Shisui's words, the Third Hokage couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. It turned out that Uchiha Shisui's strength was among the top of the Jonin, and he earned the title of 'Shisui of the Body Flicker' with his extraordinary combat talent and unparalleled genjutsu skills.

Now, having awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, his strength has leaped to the level of a Kage. Even as the Third Hokage, I'm not confident I could suppress him. The Uchiha clan truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier bloodline clan in the ninja world; the Sharingan makes it far too easy for them to enhance their strength.

However, the Third Hokage had complete faith in Uchiha Shisui. As a descendant of Uchiha Kagami and inheritor of the Will of Fire of the Hokage lineage, and having practically watched him grow up, the Third Hokage was truly confident in Shisui's character. He believed that under Hiruzen Sarutobi's relentless brainwashing, Shisui would not escape his grasp. It seemed that further ideological education would need to be strengthened.

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage smiled kindly.

"Shisui, you really do have the Mangekyou Sharingan. That's wonderful! With this, our Konoha Village has gained another Kage-level ninja. At a time when the borders of the Land of Fire are in turmoil, I am truly gratified that you have grown so much."

You see, wherever leaves flutter, there will be fire burning, and that firelight will illuminate the village, and then new leaves will sprout again.

"Shisui, we are like those burning leaves. Even if we sacrifice ourselves, countless descendants will inherit our legacy and create an even more glorious Konoha Village."

Uchiha Shisui heard the Third Hokage's words, and although he knew that the Third Hokage was trying to seduce him as before, he was still deeply moved.

"Although I love my village, I also love my people just as much."

Uchiha Shisui could only silently apologize to the Third Hokage in his heart.

However, on the surface, Uchiha Shisui remained the same as before, seemingly having found a kindred spirit, and his expression was extremely excited.

"Yes, Lord Hokage, as long as our village prospers and our descendants are happy, even if we sacrifice ourselves, it will be a worthy death."

The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Shisui with a kind expression, just as before, showing great approval of his Will of Fire, and nodded in satisfaction.

Knowing that Uchiha Shisui had just returned from a mission, and that such things could go too far, it was best to stop while one was ahead, he gave him a final word of advice:

"Alright, Shisui, you must be tired too. Go back and rest. However, don't let too many people know that you've awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. That way, you'll avoid a lot of trouble."

Uchiha Shisui respectfully replied, "Yes, Hokage-sama, I understand."

Seeing the Third Hokage wave at him, Uchiha Shisui clenched his fist in a salute and walked outside.

After Uchiha Shisui left, the Third Hokage continued processing the remaining documents.

Suddenly, the Third Hokage stopped writing, his brows furrowing as he looked at the document in his hand reporting the Uchiha Police Force's brutal enforcement of the law. He decided to treat the Uchiha more favorably, no longer shifting all the blame onto the police force as before. This way, he could better win over Uchiha Shisui.

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage wrote down his instructions. Little did he know that he was also influenced by other things.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Uchiha Shisui headed towards the Uchiha clan's territory. Just as he was about to arrive, he suddenly turned and headed towards a secluded spot outside the village.

The Third Hokage's plans were progressing smoothly. To prevent any unforeseen complications, Uchiha Shisui decided to go to Shimura Danzo immediately. Once they dealt with Danzo, who harbored hatred towards the Uchiha clan and controlled Root, most of the problems would be solved.

The rest is up to Uchiha Kakuyama.

Chapter 8 Peak of Shadow Rank

Chapter Eight: Peak of Shadow Rank

Uchiha Kakuzan was unaware that Shisui had already dealt with the Third Hokage. He had just arrived at a residence in the Uchiha clan compound that was relatively close to the Uchiha clan ancestral temple.

This residence is much larger than the average Uchiha clan member's house, comparable to the residence of the Uchiha clan head. This is the residence of Uchiha Ryo, the great elder of the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Kakuzan went directly into the courtyard and said loudly, "Is the Grand Elder resting? Uchiha Kakuzan has something to ask of me."

After a short while, Elder Uchiha Ryo's voice came from inside the house: "Qiu Shan, it's so late, what's the important matter? Come in and talk."

The elder elder admired Uchiha Kakuyama quite a bit. As a genius on par with Uchiha Shisui, although he was close to Shisui, his personality was not like Shisui's. He was ambitious and could be won over.

Uchiha Kakuzan opened the door and entered the room, where he saw a tall, white-haired, and vigorous old man sitting behind a low table, looking at him with a serious expression.

Uchiha Kikuyama nodded in acknowledgment: "Kikuyama greets the Grand Elder."

The elder nodded, gesturing for Uchiha Kakuyama to sit down. He poured him a cup of tea, then picked up his own teacup, took a sip, and finally spoke.

"What brings you here so late?"

Upon hearing the elder's words, Uchiha Kakuzan calmly put down his teacup.

"Qiu Shan came here for the future of the Uchiha clan."

The elder understood the implication in Uchiha Kakuzan's words, and his previously relaxed face immediately tensed up.

"What, you also think that the current predicament of the Uchiha clan is related to me?"

"Yes, please forgive me, Elder, but I feel that the relationship between our Uchiha clan and the village is too tense right now. If this continues, something bad will happen sooner or later."

The First Elder chuckled twice expressionlessly, then dropped the subject and moved on to other matters.

"Qiu Shan, do you know how Konoha Village came to be?"

"Replying to the Elder, Qiu Shan knows a little about it. Initially, the village was jointly established by the Senju clan and our Uchiha clan. Later, the Hyuga, Sarutobi, Shimura and other clans joined us, and that's how Konoha Village gradually became what it is today."

The First Elder glanced at Uchiha Kakuyama with slight surprise, and sighed.

"You're very good. There aren't many young people like you who know history these days."

"Qiu Shan is just more interested in things from the past, so he knows more about them."

The elder ignored Uchiha Kakuzan and continued:

"Back then, Konoha Village was founded by our Uchiha ancestor, Uchiha Madara, leading the Uchiha clan, and the Senju clan, led by Senju Hashirama. Originally, Senju Hashirama wanted Madara to become the Hokage, but for some reason, Madara gave up, and that's how Senju Hashirama became the Hokage."

Later, Madara and the First Hokage had a falling out and fought a great battle at the Valley of the End. In the end, Madara was killed on the spot by the First Hokage. Not long after the First Hokage returned, he also passed away.

He was taken over by Tobirama Senju, the younger brother of the First Hokage, and became the Second Hokage. The Second Hokage believed that it was Madara-sama who caused the First Hokage to die young, so he targeted our Uchiha clan in every way.

You must understand, Konoha Village was founded by our Uchiha and Senju clans. Without us Uchiha, there would be no Konoha Village as we know it today. Look at these past few Hokage; they're all from the Senju lineage. Our Uchiha clan has no part in it at all.

At this point, the Grand Elder became very agitated, almost bursting with anger.

"So, you're unhappy about this and think that our Uchiha clan should be in charge of Konoha?"

The Grand Elder sighed, "I know it's impossible, but I can't swallow this anger. Look at them now, what are the Yuan Fei clan? A mere small clan, yet they've become the Hokage."

As he spoke, the elder slammed his hand on the table in anger, causing some tea to splash out of the teacup.

Looking at the elder with his hair and beard bristling in anger, Uchiha Kakuzan smiled helplessly. It seemed that he couldn't reason with the elder, and he had no choice but to resort to the last resort.

After the First Elder calmed down, Uchiha Kakuyama spoke.

"Elder, the reason I came to see you this time is not only to advise you, but mainly because my Sharingan has encountered some problems. As an elder of the Uchiha clan, you know more about it, so I would like to ask you to take a look."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kiyama's words, the First Elder put down his teacup and looked at Kiyama.

Uchiha Kakuzan activated his Sharingan and slowly activated it. The three tomoe in his eyes spun faster and faster, gradually transforming into the Mangekyou Sharingan with a four-cornered shuriken pattern, just like Uchiha Shisui's.

The First Elder stared at Uchiha Kakuzan's Mangekyou Sharingan, his expression a mixture of dazedness, excitement, and disbelief. His right hand gripped the teacup tightly as he murmured, "It's finally appeared, it's finally appeared! The Mangekyou Sharingan of our Uchiha clan has finally appeared..."

As he spoke, the elder's eyes gradually welled up with tears.

Uchiha Kakuzan originally planned to use Kotoamatsukami directly on the Grand Elder, but he didn't expect the Grand Elder to be so excited when he saw his Mangekyou Sharingan. After thinking about it, Uchiha Kakuzan temporarily gave up using Kotoamatsukami and wanted to hear what the Grand Elder had to say.

After a long while, Elder Uchiha Rin finally recovered and chuckled self-deprecatingly:

"I'm getting old, I'm getting old, and I'm even crying now. I'm sorry to have made Qiu Shan laugh at me."

Uchiha Kakuyama asked his question:

"Why is the Grand Elder so agitated? Is it merely because of the strange change in my Sharingan?"

The First Elder, Uchiha Ryo, shook his head.

"Your Sharingan isn't a mutation, it's an evolution. It's a Sharingan of a higher level than the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, called the Mangekyou Sharingan. Do you know what possessing the Mangekyou Sharingan means?"

Although Uchiha Kakuzan knew in his heart, he couldn't say it because he couldn't explain where he found out. So he could only shake his head in agreement.

"Sigh, it's not your fault. It's been a long time since our Uchiha clan has produced a Mangekyou Sharingan. Moreover, since our ancestor, Uchiha Madara, was a renowned Mangekyou Sharingan user, our Uchiha clan doesn't promote the Mangekyou Sharingan within the clan. It's normal that you younger generation haven't heard of it."

"So, our ancestor, Uchiha Madara, was so powerful because of his Mangekyou Sharingan?"

The elder nodded. "That's partly true, but the reason why Uchiha Madara is so strong is not just because of the Mangekyou Sharingan, but also because he is Uchiha Madara."

"However, the Mangekyou Sharingan is also an extremely powerful bloodline limit. Once he awakens the Mangekyou Sharingan, and given time to grow, he will become a peak Kage-level powerhouse."

"What about Madara Uchiha? Was he also a peak Kage-level shinobi?"

Chapter 9 The Uchiha Tradition

Chapter Nine: The Tradition of the Uchiha

"Lord Uchiha Madara? Lord Uchiha Madara certainly surpassed the Kage level. He was a super Kage level powerhouse on par with the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju." The elder's eyes held both reminiscence and pride.

"A Shadow-level powerhouse?"

"That's right. A being who surpasses the Kage level and can easily overpower a Kage-level expert is a Super Kage-level expert. In the history of our Uchiha clan, such individuals are extremely rare."

Hearing the elder speak so highly of Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Kakuyama pointed to himself.

"What about me? I've also awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Does that mean I can reach the level of Lord Uchiha Madara?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, the First Elder seemed to snap out of a daze. He glanced at Kakuyama's Mangekyou Sharingan, and a relieved smile appeared on his usually stern face. He nodded and said:

"You definitely will, Qiu Shan. You're still young. Even Madara Uchiha didn't awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan at your age. As long as you work hard, you will definitely become the next Madara Uchiha, or even surpass him."