From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

Because Sasuke's optic nerve was severed, he was unaware of the changes in his eye sockets. He only felt a sharp, intense pain, which seemed to be accompanied by tears of blood.

"The kaleidoscope pattern in your eyes is changing and slowly combining into a new pattern."

The shadow clone gently wiped away the blood and tears from the corner of the main body's eye, and looked at the six-pointed star kaleidoscope in the main body's eye socket where a curved triangular dart slowly emerged, and replied.

"it is good!"

Sasuke breathed a sigh of relief.

"Continue with the transplant to the left eye."

Author's Note on the Launch of Chapter 140

This book was uploaded on July 5th, and two and a half months later, 350,000 words have finally been published. It's truly been a long and arduous journey.

For an author, the readers are the most important.

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After all, if the book does well, it will motivate me to keep writing and keep me going, right?

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Chapter 141 Take care of your health and don't study too late.

A few days later, at dusk, the setting sun intoxicated the evening glow in the sky like wine.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Kakashi, holding a deluxe edition of "Icha Icha Paradise," walked wearily down the streets of Konoha, heading towards his home.

He needs to get some rest!

The Eight Gates, a forbidden technique, was already an extremely energy-consuming ninjutsu for someone with a weak constitution like him. Coupled with Naruto's monstrous physique and seemingly inexhaustible energy, it was even more challenging.

Even he, known as the best technician in Konoha, was finding it hard to keep up.

Not to mention, he also had to send a shadow clone to instruct Sakura and demonstrate various Earth Release ninjutsu.

It feels like my body has been hollowed out!

"Hey, Kakashi, even when you're exhausted, you still find time to study the classics. Looks like you love learning."

A lazy voice, tinged with a strong sense of mockery, came from above.

Ok?

Kakashi was startled, his deadpan eyes fixed on the direction the sound came from. A tall, white-haired middle-aged man, wearing a red outer jacket over a brown inner garment, was leaning against the railing, looking down at him.

"Lord Jiraiya!? You're back?"

Upon seeing the familiar face of the person who came, Kakashi was taken aback. After realizing what was happening, he quickly greeted the person, his tone filled with the excitement of meeting an idol.

"Come on up, Kakashi, I also have something to discuss with you."

Jiraiya laughed and greeted him.

Kakashi leaped down beside Jiraiya and said, "Jiraiya-sama, it's been a long time! You haven't been back to the village for several years, have you? Did you come back to Konoha because you heard about Orochimaru?"

Upon hearing Orochimaru's name, a hint of melancholy flashed in Jiraiya's eyes, and he nodded: "I suppose he's one of them."

"The other thing is that child."

Jiraiya turned to look at Kakashi and said in a deep voice, "How is Naruto doing?"

Kakashi smiled slightly and replied, "The little guy has good energy, and he has his own companions and people he cherishes."

"I see."

Jiraiya nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips. After a moment of silence, he said, "Kakashi, for the next period of time, I will be in charge of guiding Naruto."

"Aren't you still mentoring another lovely little girl? This way, you can focus on mentoring one person at a time."

"Lord Jiraiya, I am naturally delighted that you could guide Naruto, but..."

Kakashi frowned slightly and did not immediately agree. Instead, he asked, "Lord Jiraiya, has something happened?"

"I've heard about your class's last mission from the old man," Jiraiya said in a deep voice. "The Uchiha Itachi and the other three ninjas you encountered were from an organization called 'Akatsuki'."

"Kakashi, as you know, I've been traveling around the world since I left Konoha, mainly to gather a lot of intelligence, and also to write books and collect materials."

Seeing Kakashi nod, Jiraiya continued, "I discovered that this organization called 'Akatsuki' has taken in many rogue ninjas from various ninja villages, including many dangerous and powerful wanted ninjas like Itachi Uchiha. In addition, I also discovered that they seem to be collecting information on the Jinchuriki of various ninja villages. I suspect that their target is the Tailed Beasts!"

"Your encounter with Akatsuki members in Takigakure last time was no coincidence, but a premeditated operation!"

Kakashi frowned, his expression turning grave: "You mean, they might also target Naruto in the future?"

“It’s not a possibility, it’s a certainty!” Jiraiya shook his head and said decisively, “Those guys will definitely target Naruto in the future. Before that happens, Naruto must have the power to protect himself and inherit the legacy left to him by Minato.”

"Regarding the Akatsuki organization you mentioned, I suspect they have a strong connection with Amegakure."

Kakashi recounts in detail how his three students encountered Amegakure while they were in Takigakure.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya remained silent for a long while: "I've heard the old man mention this before. I originally wanted to sneak in and take a look, but then..."

At this point, Jiraiya shook his head, not finishing his sentence.

A month ago, Jiraiya, who was traveling in the ninja world, received information from the Third Hokage and planned to go to Amegakure to take a look.

However, later, the communication toad from Mount Myōboku relayed the words of the Great Toad Sage, advising him that now was not the time to go to Amegakure, but rather to focus on finding the Child of Prophecy.

So Jiraiya temporarily abandoned his plan to go to Amegakure and returned to Konoha to teach Naruto instead.

The two previous prophets he identified had both died young, leaving only Naruto, the child named after the protagonist of his book, as a possible candidate for the legendary prophets.

"For now, let's focus on teaching Naruto and help him grow up as soon as possible."

"I understand. I'll leave the task of teaching Naruto to you from now on." Kakashi nodded solemnly, agreeing with Jiraiya's words.

"However, Lord Jiraiya, Naruto will need to stay with me for a few more days. After all, he hasn't finished training the Eight Gates yet. He should be fine in a few more days."

"Eight Gates Formation!?"

Jiraiya was taken aback: "You even taught him this forbidden technique?"

Seeing Kakashi nod, Jiraiya remembered Naruto's physique and understood: "Alright then, I'll come back in a few days to give Naruto some more guidance."

"It's surprising that Naruto has mastered such a powerful technique at such a young age."

A hint of reminiscence flashed in Jiraiya's eyes, and he sighed.

Kakashi smiled slightly and said calmly, "Lord Jiraiya, after you get to know Naruto, I think he will bring you even more surprises."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's lips curled into a slight smile.

"That concludes our conversation for today. See you next time, Kakashi!"

Having said that, Jiraiya turned to leave.

"Wait a minute, Jiraiya-sama!"

Kakashi quickly stepped forward and called out to Jiraiya.

"Is there anything else?" Jiraiya turned around and looked at Kakashi with some confusion.

Kakashi chuckled awkwardly and hesitated, "Your... well... um..."

"Oh, so that's what you meant." Seeing Kakashi's expression, Jiraiya suddenly realized.

"There's no indication of a release for the next installment of 'Make-Out Paradise' anytime soon, but..."

Changing the subject, Jiraiya smiled and took a manuscript out of his pouch.

"This is the first draft; you can take it back and study it."

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama. I will definitely observe carefully."

Kakashi accepted the manuscript with both hands respectfully, as if it were a priceless treasure.

Jiraiya blinked and said mysteriously, "While studying is a good thing, you should also take care of your health and not study too late."

"I understand!"

The two men exchanged a glance and simultaneously revealed a knowing smile that any man would understand.

Chapter 142 Sakura, the Successor of the Hokage! (Please Subscribe)

Grass Lizard Marsh!

Sasuke, his eyes wrapped in layers of bandages, sat cross-legged on the ground, quietly sensing the changes in his eyes.

The swelling in my eyes was still there, but the intense pain had almost completely disappeared.

Along with the disappearance of the excruciating pain, Sasuke has been able to clearly sense the increase in the power of his pupils these days.

"As expected, the kaleidoscopes between father and son can also merge."

Sasuke wasn't too surprised by this.

Although the two pairs of Eternal Kaleidoscopes in the original work are the result of the fusion of ocular powers between brothers, there is no clear evidence to say whether it is possible for the same blood relatives to be sisters, siblings, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, etc.

But ultimately, this is a kind of bloodline replenishment and a fusion of pupil power.

Since it's acceptable for blood brothers, there's no reason why other close relatives can't be included. (This is at least valid in this book, and it's just my personal opinion, not the official stance. If one day the official stance clearly states that only brothers are acceptable and other blood relatives are not, feel free to prove me wrong, haha~)

In the original timeline, whether it was Madara and Izuna, or Sasuke and Itachi, although they were blood brothers, they were not identical twins!

Only identical twins have identical genome sequences, meaning the DNA sequences on each chromosome are exactly the same!

The DNA sequences of the two could be extremely similar or drastically different.