But that wasn't all. Because he had also absorbed one of Uchiha Shisui's eyes, the Kotoamatsukami, which he had previously used up, also became one of his ocular techniques.
However, the restriction time was quite long; it required a cooldown of more than ten years to recover.
But Uchiha Kaede curled the corner of his mouth into a smile; he still had this.
He mobilized the Chakra in his body, and a piece of wood shot up from the ground. The powerful vitality caused the wood to extend branches in all directions and sprout leaves.
This was the strongest Bloodline Limit in the Hokage world, the Wood Release!
Absorbing the Hashirama cells was arguably the biggest gain this time. Even if his Wood Release might only be at Yamato's level, this vitality greatly improved his physique.
Furthermore, it could greatly delay the side effects of the Mangekyo, meaning he wouldn't have to worry about insufficient ocular power or developing presbyopia.
The restriction time for Kotoamatsukami was also reduced to about ten years. Well, it didn't make much difference; the plot would be over in ten years anyway.
However, if he could absorb more Hashirama cells, that would be a different story.
It was time to go back. Kaede's eyes transformed into the shape of the Mangekyo, perfect for testing it out.
"Takemikazuchi!" Instantly, a powerful bolt of lightning erupted from his right eye, enveloping his entire body and making him vanish from the spot.
Meanwhile, inside the Uchiha Clan compound,
Uchiha Mikoto had just served dinner onto the table when she saw Uchiha Itachi fully dressed.
"Itachi, where are you going?" Uchiha Fugaku, who had brought Sasuke in, looked at the neatly dressed Uchiha Itachi, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Uchiha Itachi was expressionless, merely saying lightly, "There are some things I need to handle. Father, Mother, please eat first."
His gaze lingered on Sasuke for a moment, and his eyes seemed to hide many unspeakable emotions.
Sasuke, with wide eyes, looked at his older brother curiously and asked, "Brother, are you going to do something fun? I want to go too!"
Uchiha Itachi crouched down slightly, gently stroked Sasuke's head, and his voice remained cool and clear: "Sasuke, not this time. You need to stay home and eat with Father and Mother. When you get a little older, Brother will take you to do many interesting things."
After speaking, he stood up, said nothing more, and walked straight towards the door.
Uchiha Fugaku frowned. He could sense that Itachi seemed to be hiding something important from the family, but he also knew that his eldest son was always decisive and acted extremely secretly, so he did not ask further.
Uchiha Mikoto looked at the now empty doorway, sighed softly, and said to Sasuke, "Sasuke, come and eat. Your brother always has many things he needs to do."
Although Sasuke was a little reluctant, he obediently sat down at the dining table, muttering, "Hmph, Brother never takes me. When I become as strong as Brother, I must follow him."
At this moment, Uchiha Kaede, who had used Takemikazuchi to instantly move to a remote corner of the compound, was experiencing the immense power brought by the Mangekyo Sharingan.
The Takemikazuchi technique he had just performed left him quite satisfied; it was practically a combination of the Flying Thunder God and Kamui.
Suddenly, he detected a familiar Chakra fluctuation. His figure flashed, and he concealed himself among the branches and leaves of a large tree.
He saw Uchiha Itachi's figure appear on a nearby street. His steps seemed steady, but Kaede could sense an indescribable solemnity emanating from Itachi.
"Uchiha Itachi? Where is this guy going so late?" Uchiha Kaede narrowed his eyes. Given Uchiha Itachi's personality, being in such a hurry now meant he must have something extremely important to do.
That direction looks like the Hokage Building, right? Kaede looked at Itachi's back and chose not to follow him.
He turned around and walked towards his own house; there was no need for him to hide his whereabouts anymore.
At Uchiha Kaede's house, his parents were also eating, but the atmosphere was clearly very heavy.
Both of them were thinking about their son; no one spoke at the dinner table.
Just then, Kaede pushed the door open and walked in.
"Clatter!" His mother Uchiha Miho's chopsticks dropped directly onto the table, and his father froze on the spot.
It wasn't until Kaede called out "Father" and "Mother" that Uchiha Miho reacted, rushing forward to embrace him, tears instantly streaming down her face.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" Uchiha Gō was also incredibly excited.
"Are you hurt?" his mother asked while holding him.
"I'm fine." Kaede's nose also felt a little sore; this was the first time he had experienced the feeling of family.
While Kaede was explaining things to his parents, inside the Hokage Building, the Konoha F4 had also gathered.
"Danzo, who attacked Root?" Homura Mitokado asked first.
Upon hearing this question, Danzo's face darkened even more.
"It was a mysterious masked person," Hiruzen Sarutobi stated.
"Only one person?" Utatane Koharu said in surprise.
"That person had Tailed Beast Chakra! I suspect he is a member of the Uchiha Clan!" Danzo replied coldly.
"What!? Tailed Beast Chakra?" The two Advisors were horrified. "But what does that have to do with the Uchiha?"
"Hmph!" Danzo didn't speak, because he knew that only Kotoamatsukami could counter Kotoamatsukami, and only Mangekyo could oppose Mangekyo.
That person ignored Kotoamatsukami. Regardless of the outcome, he couldn't be unrelated to the Uchiha.
"Ahem, Danzo suspects he is the person who controlled the Nine-Tailed Fox back then, since the Nine-Tailed Fox's eyes were Sharingan at the time." Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again to help Danzo out, glaring at him simultaneously.
"These Uchiha are indeed harboring ill intentions! Sarutobi, the Uchiha problem must be solved!" Homura Mitokado said to the Hokage.
"The main thing now is to figure out who invaded Root. I have already notified Itachi and asked him to come immediately." The Third Hokage took a puff from his pipe.
Just then, a knock sounded appropriately. "Come in."
Uchiha Itachi walked in coldly. Upon entering, he first bowed to the Hokage and said nothing.
"Uchiha Itachi, I ask you, where were you the entire day today?" Danzo demanded.
"Danzo! Shut up! Itachi, someone attacked a Village facility, and there was a Tailed Beast presence left at the scene." Hiruzen Sarutobi first scolded Danzo, then spoke kindly to Itachi.
"Tailed Beast? Third Hokage-sama, I was in the Anbu all day today, and my father did not leave the house. I cannot vouch for anyone else." Itachi frowned, glancing at Danzo.
"I see. Then it wasn't someone from the Uchiha," the Third Hokage sighed.
"Uchiha Itachi, the Uchiha Clan is probably dissatisfied with peace already. If this continues, you will eventually destroy Konoha!" Danzo continued to play the villain.
Seeing Uchiha Itachi remain silent, the Third Hokage spoke, "Itachi, Konoha cannot afford any more turmoil now. The children need a stable environment to learn."
"Hokage-sama! I understand. Please give me some time, and I will resolve all of this!" Itachi looked up and said firmly.
"Resolve it? How will you resolve it?" Danzo sneered.
Just as Danzo finished speaking, Uchiha Itachi's gaze suddenly turned cold and sharp.
He slowly raised his head, his long black hair swaying slightly in the wind. Within those deep eyes, blood red slowly emerged, and the Mangekyo Sharingan instantly activated.
The unique and terrifying pattern rotated in his eyes, seemingly carrying endless magic and oppression.
Seeing this, Danzo's expression changed drastically, and his body involuntarily took a step back.
The surrounding air seemed to solidify. Itachi just stood there quietly, looking at Danzo with his Mangekyo Sharingan, without saying a word.
But the deterrence in that gaze filled Danzo's heart with fear. He opened his mouth, intending to say something provocative, but now he couldn't utter a single word.
"With these eyes of mine! Hokage-sama, in three days, I will give you a satisfactory explanation."
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