Looking at Uchiha Ryo's rather bold way of laughing, Uchiha Akihiko even briefly suspected that there was a Senju or an Uzumaki clan member sitting in front of him. However, he quickly cast this unreliable thought out of his mind and refocused on the discussion of how to prevent more clan members from awakening the Mangekyo in tragic circumstances.
Ryo spread the Bamboo Carving Book across the table and then pointed at the cases on it, extremely enthusiastic. "Look at the middle part of Volume Six. It records a way to awaken the Mangekyo without casualties, and it's an eye jutsu so powerful that it can even affect time."
"Ah, yes, but it's obvious that this person awakened the Mangekyo because they were too ashamed to face reality and wanted to go back to the past, right?" Uchiha Akihiko said with a look of disgust. "And awakening the Mangekyo just because a confession was rejected is a bit too hasty. How many people would awaken the Mangekyo because of a failed confession?"
"Well, then look at this. At the beginning of Volume Eight, this senior also awakened the Mangekyo without casualties. The Mangekyo jutsu is also very powerful and can even completely conceal one's entire aura."
Uchiha Akihiko glanced at it, and his look of disgust grew even stronger. "Ah, yes. After getting drunk, he went to the red - light district and caused a ruckus. Because he was very powerful, no one could stop him. The next day, when he sobered up, he found himself hanging naked at a busy street corner... Who wouldn't want to disappear in this situation?"
"But it's undeniable that this method allows clan members to awaken the Mangekyo without casualties. And reversing one's own time and complete Concealment are very suitable skills for ninjas." Ryo's finger slid across the book. "And look at this one at the end of Volume Eight, an eye jutsu that directly attacks the enemy's spiritual body—isn't this amazing?"
"Because of pride, he participated in some ghost - hunting contest, got scared by the festival staff and fainted, and then awakened the Mangekyo... Ryo, the clan members just want to become stronger. You don't have to push them to the brink."
"Eh—It's so hard to come by a few ways to awaken the Mangekyo without casualties." Ryo shook his head regretfully. "Isn't it just a little bit embarrassing? In my opinion, you guys are just too constrained and not straightforward enough. As long as you're not embarrassed, others will be."
"Thanks for the advice, but I think they still have people they care about in this world," Uchiha Akihiko said expressionlessly. "If they really awaken the Mangekyo in this way, they'll probably find an opportunity to die in battle in a few years—they simply won't be able to survive in the clan."
"But don't you think this is a good way to change the clan's image, Akihiko?" Ryo sighed softly. "If the situation changes in the future and the ninja clans need to Unite, if outsiders know that we Uchiha obtain Strength through such methods, they might have a better impression of us."
"No, this method is just terrible. If you want to implement it, please don't count me in. I don't have your ability to withstand pressure."
"Well, it seems I can only test this method on Madara... What kind of emotions should I use to guide Madara? That kid is very perceptive. It should be quite easy, I think.
Hmm... How about pretending to be a Senju and confessing to him suddenly?
Korega should be scary enough, right? No, no. Madara hasn't awakened his Sharingan yet. It's too early to directly give him the Mangekyo. But this way, I can slowly lay the groundwork...
Uchiha Akihiko: …
[Sorry, Madara. You're on your own. I can't help you, Akihiko here.]
After silently mourning in his heart for ten seconds for Madara's possible tragic fate, Uchiha Akihiko also started to offer suggestions.
What? You ask why he suddenly chose to defect?
Since the victim lives under the same roof as Uchiha Ryo, there's no way it can be traced back to him. It's okay for him to participate a little—after all, he's also very curious if this method can successfully awaken the Sharingan.
After this initial discussion, Uchiha Ryo once again reiterated to Uchiha Akihiko that there were Mondai with the contents recorded in the first and third volumes of the stele. He told him to pay extra attention to these parts when making the next carving.
Uchiha Akihiko didn't ask many questions. He just nodded in agreement, then took the fourth - volume Bamboo Carving Book and left—he had to send it to Hiro before it got dark.
After Uchiha Akihiko left, Uchiha Ryo picked up the first and third volumes that he had thrown at his feet and opened them again. This time, he read more carefully and became even more convinced that there were big Mondai with these two volumes.
"If only I could see it with my own eyes. This way isn't intuitive enough..." Uchiha Ryo raised his hand and pinched the corner of his forehead, and the corners of his mouth drooped. "Come to think of it, I never thought about what the stele of the clan is made of. And what are the contents revealed in batches by pupil power stored with?
Moreover, it's very suspicious that the records of some eye jutsu are unclear... There have been Mangekyo users in the Uchiha clan before. Some of the contents on the stele shouldn't be a secret to the high - level members. Didn't anyone ever suspect the contents recorded on this stele?
But then again, even if someone really wants to harm the Uchiha clan, for what reason? And with the ability to come and go without a trace, why only target the stele instead of directly attacking the Uchiha clan members?"
One doubt after another popped up in Uchiha Ryo's mind, but in the end, it only turned into a long sigh. "It seems I should find time to talk to my father about this... Well, I'll go after Akihiko comes to discuss with me about the next Bamboo Carving Book. I also need to think it over carefully first."
Just when Uchiha Ryo was struggling with various doubts and planning to study them, Hiro pulled him out of his thoughts—"Is what you said last time still valid?"
Uchiha Ryo naturally knew what Hiro was referring to. He nodded immediately, "Of course. Those who dare to provoke the Uchiha must pay the price. So, is there a good mission?"
"Yeah, it's a mission issued by a witch from the Country of Demons. And she didn't just send it to our clan. She probably wants to select the mission - taker in person," Hiro folded his arms. "The Country of Demons is adjacent to the Land of Lightning. Recently, this is the only mission that can reasonably get us close to the Land of Lightning."
Hearing this, Uchiha Ryo was a bit puzzled. After a moment of thought, he nodded. "Okay, then korega. What are the mission requirements?"
"Only three points are required. First, to arrive at the palace of the priestess of the Country of Demons within ten days. Second, not to conflict with hostile ninja clans within the territory of the Country of Demons. Third, to be able to accept high - intensity battles that may last for several days.
The mission reward is also quite generous. Besides the due reward, the selected team can also get a prophecy from the priestess of the Country of Demons. Even the teams that just tag along will get paid. However, after getting the money, they have to leave the border of the Country of Demons immediately."
Hearing this, Uchiha Ryo was a bit surprised. "How did you get such a good mission?"
"How did I get it?" Hiro snorted. "My Jiji is an elder, my dad works in logistics, and my second brother distributes missions in the mission department... What do you think? Have you gone nuts hanging out with Akihiko for so long?"
"Haha, I've really been racking my brains lately... Thanks for—"
"I'm not worried about you. Don't be so full of yourself."
On the map of the ninja world, the Country of Demons is in the upper - left corner.