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"Everyone, I have called you here to bear witness and ensure this matter is properly handled. This will also be my final request as the Elder of the Uchiha Clan," said Uchiha Setsuna, his deep, aged voice echoing in the secretest meeting room of the Uchiha Clan.

His voice carried both seriousness and a sense of plea, as well as the weight of entrusting the future.

Such a clear attitude caused the high-ranking Uchihas in the room to glance at each other. Only Uchiha Seijiro, the clan leader, remained calm and serious, indicating that he had already been informed by Uchiha Setsuna.

Although it had been announced at today's banquet that the position of clan leader would be handed over to Uchiha Fugaku, that was merely a decision and an internal notification. 

The transfer of such an important position would not be so casually done. There would still be a ceremony on an auspicious day, with representatives from Konoha's major ninja clans and even civilian ninjas invited to attend.

Only after that ceremony would Uchiha Fugaku truly become the leader of the Uchiha Clan.

As for now...

Your father is still your father.

Thus, Uchiha Fugaku, the future clan leader, spoke: "Elder Setsuna, you are overestimating this. Even though you have decided to pass on the position of Elder to Kai, you are still a respected elder to all of us in the Uchiha Clan. After retiring, you will continue to shine and contribute to the future of the Uchiha."

However, hearing this, Uchiha Setsuna shook his head. "No, there's no need for you all to think too much. I am indeed giving my final instructions because my time is running out."

These blunt words caused a visible shift in the expressions of everyone in the room, except Uchiha Seijiro, who remained composed.

Uchiha Fugaku spoke with concern: "Elder Setsuna, your health seems fine. Why are you speaking such pessimistic words? Please, let us—"

"No, Fugaku. This is not pessimism, but simply the truth," Uchiha Setsuna interrupted, his tone calm and his demeanor unwavering.

With this attitude, Uchiha Fugaku and the others finally understood—Uchiha Setsuna's time might indeed be limited.

Uchiha Fugaku furrowed his brows deeply. "Why is this happening? Just a few days ago, the doctor examined you and said you would live healthily for several more years."

Uchiha Setsuna nodded. "Normally, I would indeed be able to live that long, but..."

As he spoke, Uchiha Setsuna's somewhat cloudy black eyes transformed into the shape of the three-tomoe Sharingan. The three tomoe within began to spin rapidly, and under the astonished gaze of all the Uchiha present, except for Uchiha Seijiro, it shifted into an inverted triangle shape. This was none other than the Mangekyō Sharingan!

The Uchiha in the room were immediately shocked and in awe, their faces showing expressions of horror.

Uchiha Fugaku: "Elder Setsuna, your eyes... are the Mangekyō Sharingan? When did you awaken it?"

Uchiha Setsuna calmly scanned the group with his Mangekyō Sharingan, then slowly closed his eyes and began to speak: "It was just a few days ago, on the day that Kai planned the future of the Uchiha clan for us. Perhaps it's because I'm old, and I saw Kai's wisdom with my own eyes. Suddenly, many things became clear to me, and I realized the mistakes I made in my youth. I suppose it was a moment of enlightenment."

At this point, he opened his eyes again, and the Mangekyō Sharingan had already closed.

"Unfortunately, the awakening came too late. My current frail body can't bear the burden of the Mangekyō Sharingan. When the Mangekyō opened, my life began its countdown."

This statement completely confused Fugaku and the others, who opened their mouths as if to speak but couldn't find the words, their minds buzzing in confusion.

Then, Uchiha Seijiro spoke: "You need not ask further. Just know this: Elder Setsuna's life is nearing its end, and after his death, the Mangekyō Sharingan will be left behind."

"But this Mangekyō Sharingan, Elder Setsuna has already designated a successor."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku, still a bit confused, thought of someone. "Father, Elder Setsuna, are you referring to Kai?"

Uchiha Setsuna nodded. "That's right. Since this Mangekyō was unlocked by the 'Elder,' it is only fitting that the next Elder inherit it."

He paused for a moment, then showed a regretful expression. "Unfortunately, Kai and I are not blood relatives, and his talent as a ninja is far from enough to meet the minimum requirement to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan."

"Otherwise, with my frail body, I could have brought the Uchiha clan a new eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, and my life wouldn't have been in vain."

After hearing Uchiha Setsuna's words, the Uchiha higher-ups fell silent, their hearts filled with envy for Uchiha Kai. After all, that was the Mangekyō Sharingan—the legendary power of the Uchiha clan!

Such power, who in the Uchiha clan wouldn't want to possess it?

Even if it requires the eyes of a blood relative to awaken the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, making the conditions for obtaining it extremely strict, it doesn't diminish the fact that even a regular Mangekyo Sharingan is a force capable of driving countless people to madness.

However, the high-ranking Uchihas merely envy this in their hearts, with no one raising objections or harboring desires.

All of this is because Uchiha Kai deserves this precious gift and reward, as well as the will of Uchiha Setsuna, the Mangekyo holder.

With this, the "entrustment" was confirmed. This elder, who would not live much longer, would leave behind his Mangekyo Sharingan upon his death, and pass it to Uchiha Kai to carry into the next era.

Throughout the process, the Uchiha high-ranking members were serious, with a tense atmosphere, even carrying a strong sense of self-moving emotion, as though each person bore a great mission and tragic honor, displaying the bi-polar spirit unique to the Uchiha clan.

If Uchiha Kai had known about this, even though he was aware that the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan has the "plug-and-play" mystical ability, he couldn't help but comment, "The Uchiha clan's mental illness is indeed severe."

In any case, the matter was settled.

However, what Uchiha Fugaku didn't know was that his most respected father, Uchiha Seijiro, was also quietly preparing for the future in his heart.

Although Uchiha Seijiro appeared calm throughout, the clan's actions and situation had a significant impact on him. 

Given that his own health wasn't in good shape, Uchiha Seijiro secretly made up his mind to do everything in his power to try and awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan while his body could still endure.

If successful, Uchiha Seijiro could leave his Mangekyo Sharingan to his son Fugaku, and even if he were to die as a result, he would do so with a smile.

The Uchiha clan is such an extreme one.

After all, for the love of the clan, one can sacrifice everything.

Uchiha Setsuna's deep love for the clan led him to choose to leave his Mangekyo Sharingan to Uchiha Kai.

Uchiha Seijiro, out of his great love for the clan and his small love for his son, decided to burn himself, giving his son a pair of eyes that could pierce through the darkness.

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