The False Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan

"Tsuchikage-sama, isn't this approach somewhat inappropriate?" asked Kitsuchi, frowning, as he carefully expressed his opinion. The plan proposed by Ōnoki was indeed quite reckless.

However, Ōnoki waved his hand, interrupting Kitsuchi, and continued, "Let me finish my word."

"Our long-distance operation won't stand a chance without a logistical plan, but the difference lies in whether it happens a few days earlier or later."

"So, I never intended for our forces to directly confront the Konoha's troops head-on, I wouldn't not absolutely."

"Although I hate to admit it, once the Kannabi Bridge was destroyed, we can only admit defeat."

"However... there's still a chance to turn the tables around. The only option now is to resort to using bold tactics and surprise attacks!"

As Ōnoki spoke, his eyes sparkled with determination, exuding an air of charisma.

"This all-out offensive is actually just a distraction. I want to create the illusion like they see our Iwagakure is making a desperate counterattack!"

"When Konohagakure sees us advancing many shinobi in the Land of Grass, they will surely redeploy their forces for defense, leaving their village defenses weakened!"

"If my calculations are correct, people like Minato Namikaze and Shisui 'The Body Flicker' will definitely rush to the battlefield, while the Third Hokage will remain in Konoha as usual."

"At that time, I will personally lead a team to infiltrate Konoha and deal with the Hokage! If we can capture the Hokage, we won't consider it a failure!"

Ōnoki slowly laid out his plan, and the people in the Tsuchikage's office were gradually enlightened. They all admired Ōnoki's ingenuity.

The daring plan to capture their enemy's Kage within their stronghold was truly audacious! Of course, this could only work if they have sufficient strength.

"Tsuchikage-sama, won't this be too dangerous?" Katsuchi couldn't help but worry.

After all, Konoha was the most powerful village in the Shinobi World.

"Nowadays, Konoha's power has long been weakened. The Three Sannin had all been retired, White Fang died from suicide, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's peak condition had already grown old. As long as we draw Minato and Shusui out, there will be much we can achieve!" Ōnoki's confidence swelled.

Gradually, the others were convinced by Ōnoki's words. After all, he was undoubtedly a formidable force among the Five Kage.

Not only was he the only Kage capable of flight, but he was also the only one who mastered the "Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu" (Jinton: Gatabaki no Jutsu) that surpassed the Kekkei Genkai.

If the timing was right, not even Sarutobi Hiruzen could withstand Ōnoki's "Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu".

"Tsuchikage-sama, there's one person you should pay special attention to," said Han, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly interjecting. "There was a mysterious person who instantly sealed me when I was in the half-tailed beast transformation!"

As soon as that person was mentioned, the office fell into silence once again.

Han had already given a report about his encounter with Shisui during the mission to assassinate him, shocking everyone, including Ōnoki.

They had never heard of a sealing technique using rocks like Han mentioned before, and the fact that even the partially transformed Han couldn't resist it made them realize its danger.

"We have no information on this person's true strength. Nothing in our intelligence database refers to him, and we don't even know if he's a Konoha shinobi," Akatsuchi said. "He is a mysterious person and poses a greater threat to us than Sarutobi Hiruzen!"

"Very well, then let's take this opportunity to find out if he is indeed from Konoha!"

After pondering for a moment, Ōnoki slowly made up his mind and spoke to the others.

Seeing that Ōnoki had made his decision, nobody objected further, and they began discussing the details of their upcoming operation.

...

Konoha, at Night.

After two hours of training with the Lightning Blade (Chidori), Ryujin is exhausted and sweating profusely, returned to the Uchiha clan's area.

Although it was already late, the area was still lively, with Uchiha clansmen chatting and strolling around in groups of two or three, some even on dates.

"Ryujin, why are you back so late today?"

"I heard you went on a mission with Shisui today?"

As Ryujin made his way home, familiar Uchiha clan members greeted him, and he responded with a smile.

"Ryujin, you've come back just in time. Go wash your hands, the dinner is ready!" A gentle and virtuous-looking woman smiled and waved at Ryujin.

Meanwhile, a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance was sitting on the floor reading a newspaper.

They were Ryujin parents: Uchiha Matsuda and Uchiha Kasume.

"Yes Mom," Ryujin hesitated for a moment, then replied, according to his predecessor's memory of the house layout. He went to wash his hands and returned to the table.

Uchiha Matsuda also put down the newspaper, and the family began to have dinner.

Unlike his parent from his previous life, Uchiha Kasume was a gentle and virtuous mother, always caring about Ryujin's trivial matters. Uchiha Matsuda his father didn't say much, only asking about Ryujin's duties in the Anbu and his training.

Ryujin could feel his parents' concern in this life.

"This is what family feels like," Ryujin thought, feeling a warm sensation in his heart.

After dinner, Ryujin returned to his room and closed the door. Now he finally had time to test his Rinnegan.

Of course, he didn't test Rinnegan's abilities. This was a perfect version of the Rinnegan, and there shouldn't be any issues with its capabilities.

Instead, he wanted to verify another hypothesis of his.

As everyone knows, the evolution of the Sharingan in the Naruto world follows the order of Sharingan → Mangekyou Sharingan → Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan → Rinnegan.

The Rinnegan is the ultimate form of the Sharingan.

Since Ryujin now possessed the ultimate form of the Sharingan, the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, would the lower forms, such as the regular Mangekyou Sharingan and the Sharingan, still be available to him?

After some experimentation, Ryujin discovered that he can activate Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, but unfortunately, he hadn't awakened any of the abilities associated with it.

Apart from Genjutsu, he couldn't use any other abilities, and he couldn't summon Susano'o either.

In other words, it was as if he didn't have any special abilities at all.

(End of this chapter)