Chapter 54 A Suitable Task

  Watching Uchiha Ryo's rather bold way of ughing, Uchiha Akihiko even suspected for a moment that there was a member of the Senju cn or the Uzumaki cn sitting in front of him. However, he quickly dismissed this unreliable thought from his mind and refocused on the discussion of how to prevent more cn members from awakening their Mangekyo tragically.

  Ryo spread the Bamboo Carving Book across the table and pointed at the cases on it with great enthusiasm. "Look at the middle part of Volume Six. It records a non - casualty method to awaken the Mangekyo, and it's an eye jutsu powerful enough to affect time."

  "Ah, yes, but obviously this person awakened the Mangekyo because they were too ashamed to face reality and wanted to go back to the past, right?" Akihiko said with a look of disgust. "And awakening the Mangekyo just because of a rejected confession is a bit too hasty, isn't it? How many people would awaken their Mangekyo just because of a failed confession?"

  "Well, then look at this. At the beginning of Volume Eight, this senior also awakened the Mangekyo without experiencing a casualty. The Mangekyo jutsu is also very powerful and can even eliminate one's entire presence."

  Akihiko gnced at it, and the disgust on his face became even stronger. "Ah, yes. After getting drunk, he went to the red - light district and caused a ruckus. Because he was so powerful, no one could stop him. The next day, when he sobered up, he found himself hanging naked at a busy street corner... Who wouldn't want to disappear in this situation?"

  "But it's undeniable that this method can allow cn members to awaken the Mangekyo without casualties. And skills like reversing one's own time and Concealment are very suitable for ninjas." Ryo's finger slid across the page. "And look at this one at the end of Volume Eight, an eye jutsu that directly attacks the enemy's spiritual body. Isn't that amazing?"

  "Participating in a ghost - hunting contest just to save face, then getting scared fainting by the festival staff and awakening the Mangekyo... Ryo, the cn members just want to get stronger. You don't have to push them to the brink, do you?"

  "Eh—these are finally a few non - casualty ways to awaken the Mangekyo." Ryo shook his head regretfully. "It's just a little embarrassing, isn't it? In my opinion, you guys are just too restrictive and not frank enough. As long as you're not embarrassed, others will be the ones who feel awkward."

  "Thanks for the advice, but I think they still have people they care about in this world," Akihiko said expressionlessly. "If they really awaken the Mangekyo in this way, they'll probably find an opportunity to die on the battlefield in a few years. They simply won't be able to survive within the cn."

  "But don't you think this is a good way to change the cn's image, Akihiko?" Ryo sighed lightly. "If the situation changes in the future and the ninja cns need to Unite, when outsiders know that we Uchiha obtain Strength in this way, they'll probably have a better impression of us, right?"

  "No, this method is just terrible. If you want to implement it, please don't count me in. I don't have your ability to handle stress."

  "Well, it seems I can only test it on Madara... What kind of emotions should I use to guide Madara? That kid is very perceptive. It should be quite easy, I think. Well... How about pretending to be a Senju and suddenly confessing to him?

  This should be scary enough, right? No, no. Madara hasn't even awakened his Sharingan yet. It's too early to go straight to the Mangekyo. But this way, I can gradually set the stage...

  Uchiha Akihiko: ...

  [Sorry, Madara. You're on your own. I, Akihiko, can't help you.]

  After silently mourning for ten seconds for Madara's possible tragic fate, Uchiha Akihiko also started to come up with ideas.

  What? You're asking why he suddenly chose to defect?

  Anyway, it's Uchiha Ryo who's going to carry this out. The victim lives in the same house as Uchiha Ryo. There's no way he'll be bmed for it. It's okay for him to get involved a bit - after all, he's also curious if this method can really make someone awaken his Sharingan.

  After this initial discussion, Uchiha Ryo once again reminded Uchiha Akihiko that there were Mondai with the contents recorded in the first and third volumes of the stele. He told him to pay extra attention to these parts when carving the next volume.

  Uchiha Akihiko didn't ask many questions. After nodding in agreement, he took the fourth volume of the Bamboo Carving Book and left - he had to send it to Hiro before it got dark.

  After Uchiha Akihiko left, Uchiha Ryo picked up the first and third volumes that he had thrown at his feet and opened them again. This time, he read more carefully and was even more convinced that there were big Mondai with these two volumes.

  "If only I could have a look myself. This way just isn't clear enough..." Uchiha Ryo reached up and pinched the corner of his forehead, and the corners of his mouth drooped. "Come to think of it, I never thought about what the cn's stele is made of, and what the contents that are revealed in batches with pupil power are stored by.

  Moreover, it's very suspicious that the records of some eye jutsu are unclear... There have been Mangekyo users in the Uchiha cn before. Some of the contents on the stele shouldn't be a secret to the high - level officials. Hasn't anyone ever suspected the contents recorded on this stele?

  But then again, even if someone really wants to harm the Uchiha cn, what's the reason? And if they have the ability to come and go without a trace, why do they only target the stele instead of directly attacking the Uchiha members?"

  One doubt after another popped up in Uchiha Ryo's mind, but in the end, it only turned into a long sigh. "It seems I should find some time to talk to Father about this... Well, I'll go after Akihiko comes to discuss things with me with the next Bamboo Carving Book. I also need to think it over carefully first."

  Just when Uchiha Ryo was struggling with all these doubts and pnning to do some in - depth research, Hiro pulled him out of his thoughts - "Is what you said st time still valid?"

  Uchiha Ryo naturally knew what Hiro was referring to. He nodded immediately. "Of course. Those who dare to provoke the Uchiha must pay the price. So, is there a good mission?"

  "Yeah, it's a mission issued by the priestess of the Country of Demons. And she didn't just issue it to one cn. She probably wants to select the mission candidates in person," Hiro crossed his arms. "The Country of Demons is adjacent to the Land of Lightning. Recently, this is the only mission that can reasonably get us close to the Land of Lightning."

  Hearing this, Uchiha Ryo was a bit puzzled, but after a moment of thought, he nodded. "Okay, then korega. What are the mission requirements?"

  "Only three requirements. First, reach the pace of the priestess of the Country of Demons within ten days. Second, don't engage in conflicts with enemy ninja cns within the territory of the Country of Demons. And third, be able to endure high - intensity battles that may st for several days."

  "The mission reward is quite generous. The selected team will get the due reward plus a prophecy from the priestess of the Country of Demons. Even those who don't win the mission will be paid, but they must leave the Country of Demons immediately after receiving the ryo."

  Hearing this, Uchiha Ryo couldn't help being a bit surprised. "How'd you nd such a great mission?"

  "How did I get it?" Hiro snorted. "My jiji is an elder, my dad works in logistics, and my second brother distributes missions in the mission department... What do you think? Have you been hanging out with Akihiko for so long that your brain has started to degenerate?"

  "Haha, I've really been using my brain too much tely... Thanks for worr—"

  "I'm not worried about you. Stop being so full of yourself."

  On the ninja world map, the Country of Demons is in the top - left corner.