I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 138 Sasuke Wants to Dig a Hole and Crawl In, Edward Yagyu the Whitebeard

"Sixty-four years ago, Hashirama Senju, the head of the Senju clan, and Madara Uchiha, the head of the Uchiha clan, joined forces to establish Konoha. They recruited the Hyuga clan, which was second only to them at the time, as well as the Sarutobi and Shimura clans, and built a military base specifically for training ninjas for the Land of Fire, ruling the country together with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire."

The former possesses absolute control over Konoha and is known as the Hokage; the latter manages the country's politics and is responsible for providing Konoha with military funds and supplies, etc.

"The Warring States period, when ninja clans fought against each other, is long over. Now it's a one-country-one-village system where ninja villages fight against each other."

Emerging from the dark cave, Uchiha Hikaru quickly adapted to the light under Yagyu's treatment.

Then, Yagyu began to explain the current situation in the ninja world to this "ancient old woman" who resembled Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"The Uchiha and Senju clans have reconciled? How is that possible?!"

Upon hearing that the Senju and Uchiha clans had joined forces to establish Konoha, Uchiha Hikaru's expression instantly changed drastically. His eyes widened in disbelief, and he shouted in utter incredulity, "The Senju clan killed so many of our Uchiha! How can such hatred be so easily forgotten? With your chakra reserves, are you some kind of Senju clan member sent to deceive me?!"

At this moment, Uchiha Hikaru's black eyes had transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan, which consisted of three crescent moons forming a triangle. He stared at Yagyu with hatred and murderous intent.

From her perspective of seeing through human chakra, the chakra within Yagyu's body was as dazzling as the sun and as vast as the ocean.

Such a amount of chakra was unprecedented for Uchiha Hikaru.

Even among the Senju clan, no one possesses a chakra reserves comparable to his.

However, Uchiha Hikaru was only twelve years old and didn't know much about the Tailed Beasts. In her understanding, only the Senju clan, the mortal enemies of the Uchiha, and the Uzumaki clan, who were distant relatives of the Senju clan, could possess such a amount of chakra.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Uchiha Hikaru to doubt Yagyu's words.

After all, her current mental state is no different from that of Uchiha Sasuke four years ago, and she is even less mature than Uchiha Sasuke at the age of twelve.

"Calm down. If I were hostile towards you, I wouldn't have helped you break the seal."

Yagyu didn't care about Uchiha Hikaru's attitude. Instead, he once again flashed a gentle smile that was irresistible to women, and reassured her, "If I wanted to control you, I could easily implant a technique into your body, but I haven't done that. So please give me some trust and listen to me patiently, okay?"

Meeting Yagyu's clear and sincere red eyes, Uchiha Hikaru's hatred and murderous intent were instantly dispelled by his gentle smile.

Apart from her parents, no one knew that her name was Uchiha Hikaru.

To be precise, she was used as a weapon of her clan and did not deserve to have a name. Therefore, whether it was her own clan or other ninja clans, they all called her Uchiha Mumei.

Similarly, neither her own people nor her enemies treated her as one of their own, or even as a person.

Since his parents died, Uchiha Hikaru was brainwashed by his clan members with brutal and inhumane treatment, and gradually forgot his real name and had never seen such a smile and attitude before.

Like Sasuke Uchiha, Hikaru Uchiha is a passionate and emotional person who dares to love and hate. His defenses were instantly shattered by Yagyu's "Asahi Spear".

Faced with Yagyu's gentle smile and gaze, Uchiha Hikaru's negative emotions vanished instantly. He even turned his head away with a dodge of his eyes, crossed his arms, and said with an arrogant expression, "Don't think that just because you saved me, I'll thank you! If I find out you lied to me, I'll definitely kill you. But for now, let's hear your lies."

Before Yagyu could speak, Sasuke Uchiha felt a surge of electricity flow from his tailbone to his brain, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

What's wrong with me? Why do I have this urge to run away?

Am I really not looking in a mirror?

Especially when he saw Yagyu's teasing look and amused smile, Sasuke Uchiha's body temperature rose unusually, and he almost couldn't resist using Earth Release to dig a hole and crawl into it.

Seeing Uchiha Sasuke's expression, Yagyu almost burst out laughing. So you can feel ashamed too!

No wonder Uchiha Hikaru's popularity has broken out of its niche!

Madara's hairstyle, Sasuke's face shape, and his almost identical personality, plus his opposite female gender... Let alone Boruto, he would be invincible even in Shippuden.

Knowing that both of them had proud and arrogant personalities, Yagyu suppressed the urge to laugh out loud and said to Uchiha Sasuke, "Sasuke, prove your identity to your clan."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded, then looked at Hikaru Uchiha, his black eyes transforming into the six-pointed Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Mangekyou Sharingan, you're also a member of the Uchiha clan?"

Upon seeing that Uchiha Sasuke could activate his Sharingan on his own, Uchiha Hikaru's beautiful eyes widened slightly, and she subconsciously felt fear.

As the ultimate weapon of the Uchiha clan, she both loathed and subconsciously obeyed their orders because of their brutal and inhumane treatment.

However, what Liu Sheng said next made her eyes widen in surprise, her emotions a complex mix.

"His name is Uchiha Sasuke. He is not only a member of your clan, but also the last of the Uchiha."

Yagyu slowly introduced himself: "My name is Yagyu, you can also call me Senju Yagyu. I am the last of the Senju of the Forest. The two most dazzling ninja clans of the Warring States period have now vanished!"

"Wha...what do you mean?"

"As the name suggests, the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan no longer exist," Yagyu added. "Not only the Uchiha and Senju clans, but the Uzumaki clan was also wiped out."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Hikaru was immediately confused.

As the ultimate weapon brainwashed by the Uchiha clan, her mission is to annihilate the Senju clan.

Now that her family is gone and her enemies are gone, is there any need for her to exist?

To whom should she direct her hatred?

Thinking of how his clansmen and enemies treated him, Uchiha Hikaru's eyes suddenly became unfocused, and his heart began to darken as he prepared to transfer his hatred to the ninja world and the ninjas.

Just then, Liu Sheng's voice reached her ears, dispelling her negative emotions once again.

"I released your seal to tell you that the ninja world is no longer the Warring States period, and you no longer need to be Uchiha Mumei. Instead, you can start a new life as Uchiha Hikaru."

Yagyu pointed a finger at Uchiha Hikaru and smiled, "From now on, you are the free Uchiha Hikaru!"

Click!

As Yagyu finished speaking and called out her real name again, Uchiha Hikaru, who was not in a daze this time but in a clear state, suddenly opened her beautiful eyes wide, as if she heard something shattering in her heart.

That was the sound of shackles breaking!

Since her parents died, Uchiha Hikari has been imprisoned by her clan members, who only release her when they need her power.

Whenever he was imprisoned, Uchiha Hikaru was in darkness, the opposite of his name.

Imprisoned in a dark place for so long, before being completely brainwashed, what Uchiha Hikaru longed for most was freedom!

Now, Yagyu's words were causing all the hatred and darkness in her heart to dissipate rapidly.

She is no longer Uchiha Mumei, but Uchiha Hikari!

She...is free!

Biting her lower lip, Uchiha Hikaru, whose eyes had transformed from Mangekyou Sharingan back into black eyes, felt her eyes well up with tears that quickly condensed and slid down her cheeks.

The memories of her parents naming her and the happy moments of living with them gradually surfaced in her mind, becoming clearer from blurry.

At the end of these images, two more images are slowly added.

One image shows Yagyu extending his hand to her, welcoming her back.

The other one shows Liu Sheng pointing at her, announcing her freedom.

Soon, a third one appeared.

Relying on his absolute height advantage, Yagyu stretched out his enormous hand, much like Whitebeard from One Piece approaching Ace, and said with a gentle smile, "Hikaru, would you like to live with us? I'll show you this era and introduce you to this brand new world!"

It's unclear whether it's due to Ashura's chakra, Wood Release, or sincerity.

At this moment, Yagyu's affability was off the charts.

At that moment, Yagyu was facing away from the sun, and his shadow enveloped Uchiha Hikaru.

Looking up at Yagyu, Uchiha Hikaru felt as if she were seeing the sun and a golden, radiant god, just like Karin and Samui who were rescued by a hero.

In that instant, it felt as if Uchiha Hikaru had been struck in the heart by an arrow.

That feeling of being treated gently and needed filled her heart.

The bittersweet memories of the past and the joy of regaining freedom, along with the uncertainty of what to do next, left her with very complex emotions.

However, all these emotions vanished as soon as Yagyu offered his invitation.

"Waaaaah..."

Uchiha Hikaru suddenly threw herself into Yagyu's arms and burst into tears.

He awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan at the age of twelve, a talent second only to Itachi Uchiha, who awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan at the age of eleven.

Similarly, the earlier one awakens the Mangekyou Sharingan, the more tragic their fate will be.

Unlike Itachi Uchiha, who had Hokage-like thinking at the age of seven and was a rational person, Hikari Uchiha was just an ordinary girl and a sentimental person.

Even if such a person turns evil, they are not completely corrupted by darkness.

Just like how Sasuke Uchiha went mad, but still didn't kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Hikaru Uchiha is just like Sasuke Uchiha.

Her hatred was immense, but it was also easily resolved; all that was needed was to redeem her.

Like Karin, Kimimaro, and Haku, she was also a pitiful orphan.

Unlike Karin, Kimimaro, and Haku, she didn't encounter anyone who offered her a helping hand during the Sengoku period, and it wasn't until Boruto that she found redemption.

And now, Yagyu is her salvation!

With just one fatal move, the Sincerity technique, Yagyu instantly defeated Uchiha Hikaru, who was only twelve years old in mind and had no education.

What Senju clan? What mortal enemies...?

Before the gods who redeemed her, they were all insignificant!

Sasuke Uchiha was unaware that Yagyu was using the plot to his advantage and strategically targeting Hikaru Uchiha.

Sasuke Uchiha, whose personality is similar to that of Hikaru Uchiha, is also a simple-minded child.

He was also moved by Yagyu's sincerity.

He was filled with gratitude for this lifelong enemy who not only saved him but also helped him take revenge and break the seal on his people.

Yagyu was not only his lifelong rival, but also the benefactor he would repay with his entire life.

"...Yagyu-sama!"

Uchiha Hikaru cried for a long time, only stopping after she had vented all her grievances.

Once she recovered, just like Karin four years ago, she only had eyes for Yagyu and addressed him with the most respectful title.

However, Yagyu patted her head and said with a smile, "You don't need to call me 'sir,' just call me 'Onii-chan.'"

"O... Onii-chan!"

Uchiha Hikaru's face flushed red, but she was even more delighted and excited.

Liu Sheng's words were like an arrow, piercing straight into her heart.

She...she has a family again!

So, Uchiha Hikaru shouted out this name with a mix of nervousness and excitement.

"Good girl."

Yagyu patted her head again and smiled, "From now on, we're family, Hikari."

"Onii-chan!" Uchiha Hikaru called out that name again.

"Hmm, Hikaru is such a good girl."

"Onii-chan!"

"Hey, I'm here."

"Onii-chan, Onii-chan..."

Uchiha Hikaru threw herself into Yagyu's arms again, repeatedly calling out that name.

Yagyu always responded to her, never stopping his head-patting gesture.

But every time Uchiha Hikaru addressed him, it was torture for Uchiha Sasuke, who was standing next to Yagyu.

At that moment, Uchiha Sasuke wished he could paddle like a dog, quickly dig a large hole in the ground, and then use the Shadow Clone Technique to bury himself.

He had seen touching scenes before, such as when he and Team 7 witnessed the bond between Zabuza Momochi and Haku on their first mission.

But those touching scenes did not move Uchiha Sasuke. Even if he was moved, it was only a change in his inner emotions; on the surface, he remained expressionless.

Right now, Sasuke Uchiha could clearly feel goosebumps rising all over his body and his body temperature rising rapidly.

If you touched his face, you would find that it was burning hot.

Shameful, so shameful!

So this is what he looked like when he was a child and acted cute with Itachi Uchiha?

Sasuke Uchiha didn't know this was called a public execution, but being made to look in the mirror here and recall his childhood memories made him want to assassinate the Five Kage alone.

It's better to die in battle than to stay here!

Originally, Sasuke Uchiha wanted to talk to Hikaru Uchiha and build a good relationship with this last remaining member of his clan.

But now, Sasuke Uchiha keeps his distance from this clansman.

The feeling of looking in a mirror is absolutely terrifying.

While holding Uchiha Hikari in his arms and stroking her head, Yagyu secretly watched Uchiha Sasuke's fever rise and his extremely awkward appearance, chuckling to himself while also feeling a pang of regret.

If he had anticipated this, he would have given the film camera to the wooden clone beforehand.

If he can capture this scene of Uchiha Sasuke, this embarrassing history will be his lifelong source of shame!

(End of this chapter)