Naruto: Dual System Power At The Beginning

"This is my Mangekyo Sharingan, superior to the Three Tomoe Sharingan."

Ryosuke looked at the Mangekyo Sharingan, which seemed dim and lacked brilliance.

'Insufficient ocular power. Why is that?'

Fugaku helplessly said, "I used the Mangekyo Sharingan to see fragments of the future. In the future, you will lead the Uchiha clan back to the pinnacle of the ninja world."

"The price was consuming much of its ocular power."

"After unlocking the Mangekyo Sharingan, you can also decipher the contents of the clan's shrine tablet. It reveals that the Uchiha clan descends from the Sage of Six Paths, and it's right for the Uchiha to govern Konoha. We are destined to stand at the summit of the ninja world."

"The tablet also explains the method to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan: witnessing the loss of someone dear to you, either family or loved ones, will trigger the evolution of the Sharingan into the Mangekyo."

He planned to reveal this method to Ryosuke in advance because he too had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan. Though difficult to accept, the method was viable. It depended on Ryosuke's decision.

Ryosuke frowned. Why was he being told this? Did Fugaku expect him to awaken the Mangekyo by harming his loved ones?

This was absurd.

To awaken the Mangekyo, one must endure the loss of a dear one, sparking intense emotions. Potential candidates could be Izumi Uchiha, Kurenai Yuhi, or his grandfather, Shin Uchiha.

However, he would never choose such a path. Power is meant to protect, not harm those you care about. What use is power gained through such means?

He calmly replied, "Alright, I understand."

Fugaku was surprised. Shouldn't he feel either excitement or shock?

Perhaps Ryosuke was conflicted internally. It was best not to pressure him now and let him decide independently.

Fugaku then said, "I want you to take on the role of clan leader."

Fugaku had seen glimpses of the future where Ryosuke would lead the Uchiha to glory. He felt unworthy as clan leader, having been humiliated by Konoha's leadership and forced to relocate the entire clan without any recourse.

With Ryosuke, he could finally lay down the burden. He wasn't attached to the title of clan leader; it should belong to someone capable.

Upon hearing Fugaku's suggestion, Ryosuke immediately waved his hands.

"There's no need for that, clan leader. You're doing a fine job. I have no interest in becoming the clan leader."

In the ninja world, strength was the foundation of everything. Although Ryosuke was already near invincible in the early stages, he wasn't yet at the absolute peak. He needed to focus on growing stronger; meddling in clan affairs held no appeal.

While he could now prevent the clan's potential destruction and fend off enemies within Konoha, there were far greater threats in the ninja world: Pain's Rinnegan, Obito's schemes, Black Zetsu's manipulations, Madara, and even Kaguya. Facing them required even greater power.

Thankfully, he had time to prepare.

Fugaku, surprised at Ryosuke's refusal of such an important position, recognized his sincerity. Ryosuke wasn't interested in power for its own sake; his resolve was clear.

Ryosuke then shifted the topic. "Clan leader, I have a question: why hasn't the truth about the failed negotiations been publicized so that the villagers understand?"

Fugaku was puzzled. "Is that necessary? Does it matter what the villagers think?"

Ryosuke's eyes widened. "How could it not matter? Konoha is our home, and the villagers' perceptions directly influence how the ninja view us. If the whole village despises us, how can we live in peace?"

Fugaku reflected and found some merit in Ryosuke's reasoning.

"Alright, I'll have someone spread the truth immediately," Fugaku agreed but added, "Though even if the villagers know the truth, they may not side with us."

Ryosuke smirked and spoke calmly. "Some people are selfish and prioritize their safety over others, but not everyone is like that."

"There will always be those who see that we acted rightly. Sacrificing one's kin to appease the enemy is the height of disgrace."

Fugaku, invigorated by Ryosuke's words, felt the sting of dishonor. If Konoha was humiliated, the Uchiha would share that shame.

Ryosuke, satisfied with Fugaku's agreement, stood up to leave.

"Clan leader, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Focusing on improving his strength was his top priority.

Fugaku, having nothing more to discuss, watched Ryosuke depart. He felt a weight lift from his shoulders. The Uchiha clan's future seemed promising.

From now on, he would follow Ryosuke's lead. Ryosuke was the clan's true hope.

Fugaku resolved to fulfill Ryosuke's requests. With prodigies like Shisui in the clan, their prosperity was inevitable.

Leaving the shrine, Ryosuke returned to his home and resumed his training.

He skillfully gathered chakra and immediately opened the Fourth Gate. Chakra surged, his body radiating immense energy.

He then began breaking through the Fifth Gate. Gathering chakra, he targeted the central point of his spine, feeling familiar pain. However, the pain had lessened slightly, a minor improvement but enough to encourage more powerful attempts.

After over a dozen tries, with a loud bang, the Fifth Gate opened, his chakra spiking dramatically.

A powerful aura erupted, shaking the entire house and scattering its contents. The tremors subsided, leaving Ryosuke to savor his newfound strength. Although stronger than before, he felt his power fell short of Might Guy's peak Seven-Gate performance.

At his peak, Guy could battle Six Paths Madara, matching his speed and even suppressing him briefly. However, Ryosuke's current Fifth Gate strength only provided a fivefold boost, while the Seventh Gate offered a thirtyfold increase.

While his base stats were superior, his boost couldn't yet match Guy's thirtyfold enhancement.

Breaking through to the Sixth Gate, with its tenfold boost, put him slightly ahead of Guy at that stage.

Might Guy, using the Sixth Gate, had decisively defeated Kisame, a powerful ninja capable of suppressing even the Eight Tails. Thus, surpassing the Sixth Gate Guy indicated Ryosuke was nearing the super-kage level, far beyond ordinary kage strength.

Even now, he could likely defeat Itachi, whose Mangekyo Sharingan gave him a slight edge over standard kage-level opponents. But the immense strain of using his Mangekyo had likely cost Itachi much of his ocular power, leading to near blindness.

To destroy an entire clan, Itachi had paid a heavy price, making him a cruel individual.

Currently, Ryosuke was confident he could defeat Itachi. By persuading Shisui, he could prevent Danzo's betrayal, potentially thwarting Itachi's Mangekyo awakening altogether.

Even if Itachi harbored genocidal intent, Ryosuke was sure he could crush him into dust.

Moreover, Guy's Sixth Gate could unleash the Morning Peacock, a devastating technique that created flaming shockwaves with each punch, capable of evaporating Kisame's massive water release techniques.

Ryosuke planned to master this technique as well. While Guy hadn't yet reached this level, Morning Peacock's destructive potential was undeniable.

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