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Chapter 476: Alter Heaven Must Die!
Chapter 476: Alter Heaven Must Die!
"Sharingan!"
Dong Ping uttered these three words softly, causing the others to stiffen.
It wasn't that they were shocked, but rather, they understood the significance of this statement.
The most astonishing aspect of the Sharingan was its unpredictability; its strength varied depending on the user, hence the name 'Sharingan'.
An Uchiha with an awakened Sharingan was entirely different from one without.
"He's only in his teens, it can't be..."
Uchiha Yai instantly made a connection and looked at Dong Ping with concern, receiving a nod of confirmation.
Previously, Dong Ping had explained to her that there were two paths to awakening the Sharingan.
If one took a shortcut, they could awaken it in their teens, but the price was having their mind twisted by the immense Yin-based chakra during the process, which Dong Ping referred to as 'darkening' or 'perversion'.
The other path involved gradually accumulating eye power and training the body to withstand the immense Yin-based chakra during awakening.
Not only was this path only accessible to top-tier geniuses, but the awakening process was also slow. Even a genius like Uchiha Sasuke couldn't awaken his Sharingan until his twenties.
The reason Yai was able to awaken hers earlier was due to Dong Ping's use of the 'Radiant Elixir' and 'Natural Energy' to cheat, saving her a significant amount of time. Otherwise, she would have had to wait until her thirties to awaken it.
After all, Uchiha Sasuke had an unfair advantage with his Indra's Chakra Reincarnation.
To surpass him without cheating was impossible.
Shizuru Uchiha was still in his teens, so it was naturally impossible for him to take the path of gradual awakening.
Unless he was even more of a genius than Sasuke, he couldn't be the son of the deity himself.
Therefore, he must have taken the shortcut, directly embracing the 'perversion' path.
"What is his Sharingan ability?"
Shizuka Uchiha asked the crucial question.
For an Uchiha, the Sharingan's ability was their greatest secret and trump card, never to be revealed.
Take Uchiha Yai, for example; aside from Dong Ping, others might have witnessed some manifestations of her Sharingan, but they couldn't know the specific details.
Logically, only Shizuru Uchiha himself should know the extent of his Sharingan's power.
But Dong Ping was an exception.
His 'prophecy' ability was an open secret, and from his tone, it was clear he knew about Shizuru's Sharingan.
"Alter Heaven!" Dong Ping spoke with seriousness in his voice, "A power that can permanently alter one's perception and memories, and it's undetectable!"
Even he was wary of this Sharingan ability.
In the original storyline, this technique's manifestation was indeed awe-inspiring. After the Impure World Resurrection, it allowed the user to free themselves from constraints.
Perhaps the state of the Second Hokage, who was tormented by Konoha a thousand times but still loved the village like a first love, was due to this ability's effect.
After all, Konoha was responsible for the Uchiha Clan's demise.
Even if the village elders were the main culprits, the Konoha villagers weren't blameless accomplices.
It couldn't have been just the elders who ostracized and antagonized the Uchiha, could it?
Yet, how did the Second Hokage treat these 'enemies' later on?
It was truly unforgivable!
Naruto's 'Personality Correction Fist' and 'Alter Heaven' had such an impact that even the Second Hokage, with his initially sound values, couldn't resist and became a Konoha Loyalist.
Hence, Dong Ping was extremely wary of Shizuru and had never met him alone.
He was afraid too!
Without the 'System' to guarantee his immunity, he couldn't be certain of his resistance, so he avoided meeting Shizuru despite having many means to counter genjutsu.
Better safe than sorry!
In the Shinobi World, where Lazy You Bastards were everywhere, there were countless examples of people capsizing due to a lack of caution. It was all about who could survive the longest.
The ultimate Lazy You Bastard, the Sage of Six Paths, played it safe from start to finish, hiding in the Pure Land until the critical moment when he emerged to give his two 'sons' an advantage, ultimately hanging his mother once again and becoming the ultimate winner.
This is an example to follow.
Previously, Dong Ping had no choice, but now he only wants to learn from this example.
After hearing Dong Ping's description of Alter Heaven, the group felt a chill in their hearts.
Because this Sharingan was too overpowered and abnormal.
Being able to permanently alter someone's memories and worldview without being detected was absolutely terrifying.
"Rest assured, this ability requires at least several years, or even a decade or more, before it can be used again!"
Seeing the reactions of the three, Dong Ping added.
Yes, the long cooldown time of Alter Heaven was its greatest weakness.
However, before it was used, this Sharingan ability was indeed intimidating and overwhelming.
"That's a relief!"
Shizuka Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief.
Who wouldn't be afraid of such a terrifying ability?
"But if our Sharingan is stronger, there's a chance of immunity. Should we give it a try?"
Dong Ping playfully looked at Uchiha Yai.
Since they both possessed the Sharingan, it would be a battle of eye power.
And the opponent's eye power was definitely far inferior to hers, so if anyone could turn the tables, it would likely be her.
However, facing Dong Ping's suggestion, Uchiha Yai showed no reaction at all.
She was strong-willed, not foolish. Knowing how dangerous the opponent's Sharingan was, she wouldn't take such a risk.
"That's right, Red-Eyed, you definitely won't be afraid. It's time to prove who the strongest Uchiha is!"
Hyuga Cangyue egged them on from the side.
If the opponent encountered some unexpected situation, wouldn't it be her turn to rise to the top?
The Unmarried Wife could be replaced; she had long wanted to take her place.
"You're dreaming, Fox Spirit!"
Uchiha Yai retorted unhappily.
How could she not see through their plan? After all, they had never hidden their intentions, always plotting to overthrow her.
Even if she were immune to Alter Heaven, how could she prove it?
Since Alter Heaven couldn't be detected, there would be no way to prove whether she had been affected or not, and this was the most critical point.
If it came to that, even for the sake of the greater good, the Unmarried Wife identity would have to be given up. No one would dare take the risk.
Watching the two argue, Dong Ping and Shizuka Uchiha began to enjoy the show.
When the argument reached its peak, Shizuka Uchiha spoke up in a solemn tone.
"Shizuru Uchiha must die, and the Sharingan must not fall into the hands of others. If we can't obtain it, we must destroy it!"
Her voice was filled with killing intent.
It wasn't that she was heartless towards her fellow clan members, but with this ability, they were simply too dangerous.
For example, if Shizuru Uchiha found an opportunity to use Alter Heaven on Dong Ping, it would be a huge problem.
"Why don't we join forces and send him on his way?"
At this moment, Uchiha Yai also exuded killing intent.
Because this Uchiha genius was a member of the Pigeon Wing Faction, leaning towards the Hokage Faction. If he were sent to deal with them, it would be troublesome, so it was better to strike first.
When it came to personal safety, Uchiha Yai would not hesitate. She would show no mercy, not even to the Naka-machi Clan, let alone the Konoha Uchiha.
Sometimes, the danger lies not in what one has done, but in what they are capable of.
Shizuru Uchiha hadn't done anything, but the threat of Alter Heaven was too great. Combined with his affiliation with the Hokage Faction, he naturally became a target.
"Or I could..."
Hyuga Cangyue volunteered, but Dong Ping interrupted.
"There's no need. If we're this afraid, what do you think the Konoha higher-ups would do?"
Yes, if they were this scared, the Konoha leadership would be even more fearful.
And with such a terrifying ability in the hands of an Uchiha, no matter how loyal they were, they couldn't compare to one of their own.
So, as long as Shizuru Uchiha revealed his Sharingan ability, it would mean his death was not far off.
"That's right!"
Shizuka Uchiha nodded in agreement.
Their confidence in the Konoha leadership was absolute.
In other words, they could just sit back and watch; someone would take care of this problem for them.
(End of Chapter)
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