Awakening Of Uchiha [Naruto/One Piece]

Chapter 36: A Marriage Between Three Clan's?

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"Of course!"

Kaori nodded firmly, pointing at himself as he began to explain, "I thought of this during my recovery, combining it with the legends we've heard for so long."

"I didn't care about it before, nor did I believe it."

"But this time, my body was healed by Katsumi. My life force and vitality were not only restored but even improved."

"I noticed that my damaged left eye, under the influence of this enhanced vitality and physique, began to recover—it's being nourished and constantly improving."

"Even my blind right eye has shown signs of recovery and revival under this nourishment."

"This proves a key point: a stronger, more vital physique significantly benefits the Sharingan, doesn't it?"

"If someone possesses both the Sharingan and a Sage Body—"

"Perhaps not only would it be easier to awaken the Sharingan, but even unlocking the Mangekyō Sharingan might become far simpler."

"Moreover, with a Sage Body's vitality, the Mangekyō Sharingan—so long as it isn't excessively overused—could be restored naturally through that enhanced life force."

"Based on this, I want to propose intermarriage between the three clans. What do you think?"

Of course, this was one of the reasons.

But there was another, deeper reason: Kaori wanted to test the possibility of unlocking the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan without resorting to merging relatives' Mangekyō. If successful, it would not only elevate the future of the Uchiha but also prevent clan members from stealing the eyes of their kin in the pursuit of power.

Wouldn't this be a way to break the so-called curse of the Uchiha?

The tragic eye-stealing civil wars could be prevented entirely.

And if everything went well, perhaps the next generation might even produce someone with the Rinnegan.

Of course, Kaori knew very well how difficult this would be.

After all, Madara only managed to awaken the Rinnegan because he was Indra's reincarnation and had fused the flesh and blood of Senju Hashirama, the reincarnation of Ashura.

Whether it was possible for an ordinary Sage Body and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to unlock the Rinnegan remained uncertain. Even Katsumi couldn't confirm whether Indra and Ashura's chakra were necessary for achieving the Rinnegan.

"Is that so?"

Mito listened thoughtfully before nodding. "Of course, it's possible."

"However, what happens when a child born to someone who marries into the Senju or Uzumaki clan awakens the Sharingan?"

"You can't expect to send them back to the Uchiha and have them take the Uchiha surname, can you?"

"On the other hand, if a descendant of the Uchiha awakens the Senju or Uzumaki Sage Body, you wouldn't send them back to the Senju or Uzumaki clan, would you?"

"This issue needs to be settled beforehand."

It would be troublesome if such cases were left unresolved.

If the clans decided not to send these children back, Sharingan would no longer remain exclusive to the Uchiha. Similarly, abilities like the Sage Body, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and Kagura Heart Eye would no longer be exclusive to the Senju or Uzumaki.

When it came to blood inheritance, these matters were indeed complicated.

"The child will belong to the clan into which they are born," Kaori replied without hesitation. "I believe that through intermarriage, the relationships between the three clans will strengthen. Hatred and division will be eliminated entirely, and true peace will finally be achieved. What do you think?"

Yes! By that point, they would all be beholden to her and her descendants.

"Very well! Then it's settled."

Mito, though aware that Kaori likely had other intentions, didn't mind. No matter what happened, the Senju and Uzumaki clans stood to gain as well.

In addition, rescuing the Uzumaki clan indeed required the power of the Uchiha, so Uzumaki Mito nodded in agreement.

"However, marriage cannot be forced," she added. "At that time, we can organize regular blind dates among the three clans, and let the younger generation choose for themselves."

"As long as the number of people marrying in and marrying out remains relatively balanced, how about it?" Uzumaki Mito suggested.

"Okay!" Kaori readily agreed.

She, too, had no reason to refuse. After all, she was worried about too many Uchiha women marrying out. Everyone knew how many handsome men and beautiful women the Uchiha clan had.

"When you've made up your mind to begin the rescue, just let me know in advance. I will send people to join you," Kaori promised.

"Alright!" Mito nodded, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

With this matter settled, she felt much more at ease. With the combined strength of the Uchiha, the Senju, and the Uzumaki themselves, even if the four major villages attacked together, they could repel them and safely escort the Uzumaki clan to settle in Konoha.

After all, the four major villages couldn't afford to send large armies into the Land of Whirlpools. At most, they could dispatch elite units for raids.

The conversation between Uzumaki Mito and Kaori continued, while Tsunade pulled Katsumi aside to discuss and exchange medical knowledge and experience.

By noon, Mito treated Katsumi and the others to lunch. After finishing the meal, both sides said their goodbyes and left.

As soon as the Uchiha group departed, the news reached the Third Hokage. Hiruzen rushed to Mito's residence without delay.

As for Danzo and the others? They didn't dare to show up—they feared being punished.

The moment Hiruzen entered, he immediately sensed that Uzumaki Mito's vitality, which had been weakening, had now recovered significantly—more than double what it was. At this rate, she could probably live for several more years.

Although an uneasy feeling settled over him, Hiruzen maintained a respectful and curious demeanor. On the surface, he asked politely, "Lord Mito, how did the discussion go? Will there be any trouble with the Uchiha?"

"Also, your vitality seems to have recovered considerably. Is this the work of Kaori?"

"Not bad," Mito replied with a calm nod. "I made certain agreements with Uchiha Kaori. They helped me restore a portion of my vitality, allowing me to live for a few more years."

"As part of the deal, they requested the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama's Water Style Ninjutsu, and a few low-level sealing techniques."

"Finally, one of the conditions is for Uchiha Katsumi, Kaori's son, to become Tsunade's apprentice."

These were facts that couldn't be hidden, nor was there any reason to conceal them, so Uzumaki Mito spoke plainly.

As for Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion? It didn't matter—she would suppress it if necessary.

"What?!" Sarutobi Hiruzen's face paled at her words. "She asked for the Flying Thunder God Technique, the teacher's Water Style Ninjutsu, and even sealing techniques? And she also wants her son to become Tsunade's apprentice? What exactly is she planning?"

"Is she aiming for the Hokage position again?"

"Also, I seem to recall that her son has congenital deficiencies preventing him from becoming a ninja."

Hiruzen's unease deepened. The situation was slipping out of his control, and he couldn't ignore the ominous feeling growing within him.

"She has fully recovered," Mito stated flatly. "If Uchiha Kaori's severe condition could be completely healed, why do you think Uchiha Katsumi's situation can't be resolved?"

Hiruzen frowned deeply. "So, Uchiha Kaori has truly made a full recovery?"

"That's correct," Mito confirmed. "Not only has her body recovered, but even her remaining Sharingan has been fully restored."

"So I advise you not to provoke her. At this point, even I may not be her equal."

Of course, that was a lie.

With her vitality fully restored, Mito was certainly not weaker than Kaori. But outwardly, she had only revealed a partial recovery.

Naturally, she couldn't allow anyone to discover the truth.

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