Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

He may act impulsively at times, but he is quick to settle scores and doesn't care what others think.

Qingwu glanced at the suffocating surroundings, then turned around calmly and walked towards Tianzang and Zhishui.

Shisui was pale and trembling all over, while Tenzo silently supported him from the side.

Qingwu walked up to the two of them and stopped.

He looked into Shisui's eyes, which were filled with pain, confusion, and guilt, and sighed inwardly, but his face remained calm.

He stretched out his hand, and in his palm, the two Mangekyou Sharingan eyes, sealed by natural energy, floated silently.

"These eyes... may not be as good as yours."

Qingwu's calm voice broke the suffocating silence, even carrying a hint of mockery:

"But it's still a kaleidoscope, why don't you take it and use it? At least... you won't have to be a one-eyed guy anymore, right? It looks kind of awkward."

His tone was casual, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"Team leader..."

Shisui was stunned by this unexpected "gift".

He shook his head violently, his face filled with resistance and panic:

"No, no! These... these are the chieftain's eyes, how can I... how can I take them! And these are yours..."

He wanted to say, "You stole this," or "This is the spoils of war," but the words just wouldn't come out.

Shisui was filled with conflicting emotions.

On the one hand, he naturally longed to regain his sight, to have the power to stop the family tragedy, and to make amends for his "mistakes".

On the other hand, the origin of those eyes made him feel deeply uneasy and guilty.

These are the chieftain's eyes! They were gouged out by the captain in full view of everyone!

If he accepts it, what would that mean?

What will his clansmen think of him?

How could he face the clan chief and his own conscience?

"If I want the Sharingan of the Uchiha..."

Qingwu interrupted Zhishui's panic, her tone still calm, "If I wanted it, I'd have plenty of opportunities, wouldn't I?"

His words were a response to the slanderous remarks made against him by Uchiha Setsuna earlier.

“But I didn’t.”

Qingwu paused, then continued, "Today, I obtained these eyes in this way, and now I want to return them to the Uchiha clan! Chief Fugaku!?"

His last words were addressed to Fugaku Uchiha, who was standing not far away: "What do you think of this method of 'returning'?"

Qingwu raised his voice slightly, making it clear to everyone's ears.

"!!"

"Too deceiving!"

"Extremely arrogant!"

The Uchiha clan members were enraged once again, feeling that this was a blatant insult.

They gouged out the chieftain's eyes, and then, in front of the chieftain, they were supposed to "return" them in a condescending tone?

It's utterly trampling on the dignity of the Uchiha clan!

Some of the younger members of the clan were envious again, their chakra began to stir, and if it weren't for their deep-seated fear of Qingwu, they would probably have charged forward again.

However, to everyone's surprise, Fugaku Uchiha was being helped up by his clansmen.

After a moment of silence, he actually... slowly... nodded.

His voice was hoarse, yet it carried a chilling calmness and... resignation:

“What Qingwu Jonin said is very true.”

Fugaku's hollow "gaze" seems to be looking in the direction of Shisui, or perhaps it is just looking into the void.

"Elder Setsuna... has only himself to blame. Today's situation... is also due to the Uchiha...'s initial offense..."

He would catch his breath after saying a few words, as if he were suppressing some kind of emotional turmoil.

"These eyes... it's better for them to stay in the hands of the Uchiha than to be lost or... taken by someone with malicious intent."

"..." Kakashi subconsciously touched his eyes.

“Shisui,” Fugaku continued, “you are a genius of the Uchiha clan, one in a hundred years. These eyes… may not be as good as your original ones, but… they are still the Kaleidoscope.”

"Take it!"

Although Fugaku's tone was weak, it still carried the unquestionable authority of the clan chief:

"Take it, use it... to see the path to the future, use it... to protect the future of the Uchiha clan. This is... the clan leader's order, and also... a blind man's request to you."

Fugaku Uchiha's words struck the hearts of every Uchiha clan member like a heavy hammer.

Seeing their once majestic and powerful patriarch now so miserable and wretched, yet still forced to make such a humiliating yet rational decision for the sake of the clan's survival...

The people were filled with grief and resentment, but also... a chill and a sense of clarity arose in their hearts.

Yes, circumstances are beyond our control.

Senju Seigo's strength is unfathomable. He even defeated the Mangekyou Sharingan Susanoo head-on, gouged out the clan leader's eyes, and instantly killed Elder Setsuna...

If this continues, all the Uchiha present today might end up buried here.

And the family will be completely torn apart.

Rather than dying here meaninglessly, perhaps... we should endure for now and preserve the flame?

It's better for the clan leader's eyes to remain on Zhishui than for them to be taken away by outsiders.

Although Shisui "betrayed" his family, his feelings for them are beyond question. Moreover, he is powerful and has a close relationship with that evil star...

Perhaps, this really is the only glimmer of hope that the Uchiha clan can find in their desperate situation?

Having come to this understanding, the anger in the eyes of many Uchiha clan members gradually subsided, replaced by a deep sorrow and resignation.

They lowered their heads and remained silent.

The third generation leader witnessed this from the sidelines, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He hadn't expected that after suffering such a severe blow, Fugaku Uchiha would be able to calm down so quickly and make a... "wise" choice.

This gave him a new understanding of the Uchiha clan leader, whom he had always thought was indecisive.

Of course, he never expected that Qingwu would make such a decision.

But upon closer reflection, it seems to be the best possible outcome right now: the precious Mangekyou Sharingan has returned to the Uchiha clan, and clan leader Fugaku is still alive...

At the same time, he also realized more deeply how pale and powerless the so-called dignity and rules are in the face of absolute power.

Qingwu used the most brutal method to force the Uchiha to lower their proud heads!

"Chieftain...I..."

Shisui felt as if his heart was being torn apart when he saw Fugaku's miserable state and heard his almost pleading command.

He understood the patriarch's intention; he understood that it was for the sake of the family.

But... can he really accept these eyes with equanimity?

This is stained with the clan leader's blood, and also with the cause and effect of the captain's conflict with the Uchiha.

"The Mangekyou Sharingan... caused me a long period of suffering."

Suddenly, Shisui raised his head, his remaining left eye looking at Qingwu with a resolute sense of liberation in his eyes:

"Rather than carrying that power and living in endless guilt and choices, it's better to... be free from it."

"Captain, I'm willing to accept these eyes, but... I have one condition."

"Speak," Qingwu said, looking at him.

"Please allow me... to offer my left eye." Shisui's voice was soft, yet resolute:

"I want to... completely say goodbye to 'Kotoamatsukami' and look at my family, my village, and... my future with fresh eyes and a fresh perspective."

He wanted to use this method to make a clean break with the Uchiha Shisui of the past, who was burdened by the weight of his family and village and struggled painfully in the middle.

At the same time, it may also imply a "comparison" mentality, exchanging one's own eye for the clan chief's kaleidoscope to alleviate the guilt in one's heart.

So this is what "sacrifice" means? Qingwu frowned, instinctively about to refuse.

Kotoamatsukami—he certainly wouldn't allow it to fall into the hands of others.

Fugaku Uchiha remained silent, but his clenched fists revealed his turbulent emotions.

"and many more."

The third generation almost blurted it out subconsciously, fearing that Qingwu was "young and naive" and would agree to Shisui's request.

Kotoamatsukami's power is too abnormal. Since he knows this, he naturally understands what the consequences and hidden dangers will be if it falls into the hands of the Uchiha clan leader.

Swish-!

All eyes immediately turned to the Third Hokage, filled with doubt and confusion.

Even Fugaku Uchiha "looked" in his direction.

"Uh……"

The Third Hokage felt a slight flush on his face as he was stared at by so many eyes, especially Qingwu's calm yet questioning gaze, realizing he had lost his composure.

But composing himself, he coughed to cover his embarrassment and said in a deep voice:

"Qingwu Jonin, Shisui, have you... forgotten what the 'Kotoamatsukami' eye technique is?"

He wanted to remind the two of how important Kotoamatsukami was, but in front of so many Uchiha, he didn't know exactly how to say it.

"..."

Shisui fell silent. His eyes were his own, but he had finally come to his senses.

I... was too presumptuous.