Uchiha's personal opinion

This time, the commotion caused by using the Mangekyou Sharingan would not be as great as that of Susanoo, so Uchiha Tokumitsu was too lazy to travel to the Land of Whirlpools, which was thousands of miles away.

After activating his Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Tokumitsu began to systematically extract Fire Release chakra.

This was the first time he had attempted to activate a ninjutsu using the Mangekyou Sharingan. Although he had carefully planned it beforehand, Uchiha Tokumitsu was still somewhat apprehensive.

Suppressing his inner excitement, Uchiha Tokumitsu began to form hand seals meticulously.

"Fire Release—"

Uchiha Tokumitsu took a deep breath, gathering his Fire Release chakra in his mouth. His left Mangekyou Sharingan began to glow red.

"Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

A deeply condensed, dark red flame dragon emerged from its mouth, and the ferocious dragon roared and soared into the sky under the caster's control.

"Mangekyou Sharingan - God Emperor's Spirit Lord!"

The first ability of the Divine Emperor is to amplify the power of ninjutsu. As the Mangekyou Sharingan takes effect, the form of the fire dragon flying in the sky immediately expands to more than double its original size.

"Soul Secret Technique: Spirit Infusion!"

Subsequently, Uchiha Tokumitsu, using techniques from the Spirit Transformation Technique, infused the Flame Dragon with soul power through the connection between the caster and the ninjutsu.

The swirling, flying dragon's body became even more agile.

"—The Divine Emperor Produces the Spirit Venerable: The Creation of the Spirit Venerable!"

The power of the Mangekyou Sharingan surged forth like a tide, transforming into a purple light that burst forth from the left eye as the eye technique was constructed, forming a light curtain that enveloped the Flame Dragon.

Due to the excessive and hasty extraction of the Mangekyou Sharingan's power, a black tear flowed from Uchiha Tokumitsu's left eye.

"Roar!!!!"

Under the effect of the Kaleidoscope Eye Technique, Yanlong's body stiffened at first, and then he let out a series of silent roars in the air.

A series of violent mental energy fluctuations rippled through the void, even shaking the guards and ninjas on watch in the distance.

Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was in the midst of the roaring flames, seemed oblivious.

At this moment, he could already feel the connection between himself and the Flame Dragon.

The Flame Dragon's intelligence, formed by the infusion of its own soul power into the Divine Emperor's Spiritual Venerable, is filled with negative emotions such as gloom, tyranny, and destructive desires. In addition, it also has a deep attachment to its creator.

This also proves that the fire dragon, which has developed sentience and materialized, is controllable.

The Fiery Dragon's form gradually condensed and shrank, then slowly descended in front of Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Even though the dragon's body contained enormous destructive energy, the weeds on the ground remained as green as ever, showing no signs of being scorched or yellowed by fire.

"Father God!"

The Flame Dragon opened and closed its mouth, but no sound came out. However, the Flame Dragon's voice echoed in Uchiha Tokumitsu's mind.

Uchiha Tokumitsu slowly raised his right hand and placed it on the head of the Flame Dragon.

Yanlong lowered his head, letting Uchiha Tokumitsu stroke it.

Although the dragon's body is made of fire-elemental energy, it only feels warm to the touch, with a smooth and delicate texture like warm jade.

Moreover, Yanlong's chakra originates from Uchiha Tokuko's fire-style power. It can draw natural energy from the void to maintain its existence, and it can also actively recharge itself by having Uchiha Tokuko inject fire-style power into it.

In other words, even without the Flame Dragon participating in the battle, the Flame Dragon can still serve as a chakra storage device and a natural energy sensor.

Uchiha Tokumitsu finally felt relieved.

He sensed the dragon's subservience to him, as well as its absolute control over its creations as the creator.

If he so desires, he can strip the Flame Dragon's intelligence of its control over his body at any time; even dispersing the Flame Dragon's form is just a thought away.

Absolute control guarantees absolute loyalty.

The power of one's own soul ensures that this loyalty will never fade.

“I am your creator, the source of your spirit and flesh…”

Gently stroking the dragon's head, Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "My soul power has become your intelligence, and my fire release power has condensed into your body. You will be my guardian deity."

"I obey your command!"

The voice of the Flame Dragon echoed once again in Uchiha Tokumitsu's mind.

"I bestow upon you the name..."

"Firelight Venerable!"

"My name is Lord Firelight!"

After rubbing the head of the Flame Dragon Lord in Uchiha Tokumitsu's palm for a while, its body shrank back to the thickness of an arm and actively wrapped around Uchiha Tokumitsu's right arm, then transformed into a lifelike dragon tattoo on the arm.

Whenever Uchiha Tokumitsu needs it, he can summon the Firelight Lord with just a thought.

……

—Firelight Deity: The fire deity invoked during homa rituals. The Mahavairocana Sutra, Volume 2, states: "Contemplate the Firelight Deity."

Chapter 128 The Envoy from the Mist

Uchiha Tokumitsu was quite satisfied with the effect of the Mangekyou Sharingan's [God Emperor's Spirit Lord] activated Great Fire Dragon Technique: Creation Firelight Lord.

In the standard Five Elements Ninjutsu system, common techniques that can condense into a specific dragon shape include Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet and Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet. Although Uchiha Tokumitsu doesn't have a corresponding extended bloodline limit, his activated effects and abilities might not be as good as the Fire Release: Creation of Firelight Lord, but he can't resist the dragon shape! It looks good, what more could you ask for!

But there's no rush to revitalize the water dragon and the earth dragon.

Because he had consumed too much Fire Release chakra while using the Great Fire Dragon Technique, and the short-term depletion of his eye power had also made his left eye feel uncomfortable, Uchiha Tokumitsu decided to return to the village to rest.

The streets of Konoha were as bustling and lively as ever.

The selfless sun warmly spreads love and warmth, and the merchants in Konoha's commercial street enthusiastically solicit customers and sell their wares. The flow of people coming and going to buy or play is bustling and noisy, and the cars and horses coming and going are not in a hurry or slow. It is a wonderful scene of a peaceful and prosperous world.

Accompanied by Konoha ninja, the Kirigakure delegation, visiting Konoha for the first time, stood at a Konoha intersection, gazing in awe at the bustling street scene before them.

"Konoha... is so prosperous and peaceful, truly blessed by heaven..."

A handsome young Kirigakure ninja, whose appearance was so striking that it was difficult to tell whether he was male or female, couldn't help but voice his inner thoughts.

The Hidden Mist Village, which adheres to the traditional ninja code of secrecy, has always been perceived as having a cold, violent, and murderous image.

But that doesn't mean the Hidden Mist ninjas don't like peace.

Just as no one wants to wake up one day to find themselves missing limbs or even their head gone and never to rise again, most people in the Hidden Mist Village with sound minds would not like the current atmosphere of the village.

However, the inertia brought about by the tradition of Kirigakure cannot be changed by an individual.

"The prosperity of Konoha stems from the strength of its ninja, not from some nonsensical destiny." The leader of the Kirigakure delegation, Hozuki Masahiko, scoffed at his companion's words. "Aren't you worried about being punished when you return to the village for spouting such nonsense? Even the Yuki clan won't be able to protect you then!"

"We, Kirigakure, are also one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, so why can't we enjoy ourselves like Konoha does!" The Kirigakure members of the Yuki clan immediately retorted, "We've been fighting and killing each other for so many years, and now that there are no external enemies, we still have to fight among ourselves and kill our own people. I don't know what the Mizukage is trying to do!"

"If you say less, you'll probably live a long life!"

Hozuki Masahiko was extremely annoyed upon hearing this. Although the various ninja clans of Kirigakure had many opinions about the current Mizukage, it did not mean that they could make such a fuss in public, especially with the Konoha ninjas accompanying them watching the spectacle!

"Expressing one's own thoughts is the freedom of every ninja, no matter where he is."

A voice rang out from behind the Mist Shadow Mission.

"Who's spouting nonsense?!"

Hozuki Masahiko became even more furious.

It's one thing for one's own subordinates to speak recklessly, but it's another for outsiders to dare to interrupt.

In Kirigakure, anyone who dares to be so presumptuous in front of them would definitely get a beating.

Do you think I'm wrong?

Uchiha Tokumitsu looked at the Hidden Mist ninja in front of him with a beaming smile.

“You…” Hozuki Masahiko was a little speechless.

Judging from his clothing, the man in front of him is a member of the Uchiha clan, and he is followed by a group of Uchiha. Judging from their demeanor, they are high-ranking members of the Uchiha clan.

And it looks strangely familiar.

The Kirigakure ninja of the Snow Clan glanced at Uchiha Tokumitsu several times, then took out a small notebook from his ninja tool bag, opened it, and looked at Uchiha Tokumitsu for a while, his expression becoming somewhat surprised.

"Jonin Masahiko, look..."

After taking the intelligence manual from his companion, Hozuki Masahiko glanced at it and his expression immediately changed drastically.

"Uchiha Tokumitsu!"

Upon hearing this, the group of Kirigakure ninjas, who usually kept to themselves and watched from the sidelines, immediately focused their attention on the scene.

Several Hidden Mist ninjas even had their hands on their ninja tool pouches.

"What? Am I that famous in Kirigakure?" Uchiha Tokumitsu still had a smile on his face, but his eyes turned cold. "By the way, can I see how Kirigakure describes my information?"

"Intelligence isn't something you can just look at whenever you want!"

The Yuki clan Kirigakure ninja glared at Uchiha Tokumitsu with an unfriendly expression.

"Is that so? Then why are you here in Konoha?" Despite being met with a blunt rebuff, Uchiha Tokumitsu's smile remained unchanged.

"Lord Deguang, they are an envoy from Kirigakure, and they have been granted permission to enter the village..."

Seeing that things were not going well, the Konoha ninja who had been watching the commotion quickly stepped forward and stood between Uchiha Tokumitsu and the Kirigakure members, taking out a document and respectfully handing it to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

After being subjected to multiple rounds of incited public opinion attacks, Uchiha Tokumitsu's reputation in Konoha became extremely tarnished. The most common rumor was that Uchiha Tokumitsu was a treacherous man who would smile on the surface but turn on you and kill without mercy the next moment.

As the ninja who was responsible for receiving the Kirigakure delegation, he dared not let the situation escalate further. Who knew if Uchiha Tokumitsu might suddenly lash out and behead the few Kirigakure members who had spoken insolently?

If things really escalate to that point, he, as a special Jonin, will definitely not come out unscathed.

"Yeah……"

Uchiha Tokumitsu took the clearance documents presented by the Konoha ninja, glanced at them, and found that the procedures were all normal. He then handed the documents back to the Jonin in charge of receiving the ninja.

"Now that you've entered Konoha, you must abide by its rules. Do not deliberately gather crowds to make noise and intimidate the villagers, or I will arrest you for disturbing public order."

Uchiha Tokumitsu spoke calmly to the members of the Kirigakure delegation.

He then ignored the reaction of the Hidden Mist Village and led his men away.

"What kind of ninja is he in Konoha? How dare he be so arrogant!" After Uchiha Tokumitsu left, the Kirigakure ninja from the Yuki clan complained to the Konoha Jonin who was in charge of receiving them, "He kept saying he would arrest us, doesn't he understand any diplomatic etiquette at all!"

"Lord Deguang is the Assistant Chief of Police and Deputy Commander of the Mobile Force."