Naruto Immersive Replay, The Curse of the Sharingan

The stone tablet is tall and mysterious, covered with densely packed texts and symbols.

You glanced at it casually, showing little curiosity about the contents of the stone tablet.

In your view, these ancient ruins, while bearing witness to your family's history, also conceal many disputes and troubles, and you have no intention of getting involved.

But after searching, nothing was found.

Your brow furrowed slightly, your heart filled with doubt and vigilance. Standing in the center of the secret room, you looked around again, trying to find some details you might have missed, but still found nothing.

In the end, filled with doubt, I chose to leave the secret room.

Just as you left the secret room, Black Zetsu quietly emerged from underground, its pitch-black form appearing particularly sinister and terrifying in the dim candlelight.

It knew Uchiha Nagi's strength and keen insight; if she discovered its plan, all its previous arrangements might be in vain.

Black Zetsu looked in the direction you left with lingering fear, secretly relieved that you hadn't discovered its presence. "This Uchiha Nagi is just like Showa back then, really difficult to deal with. It seems that if I want to realize my plan, I'll have to plan carefully."

A sinister glint flashed in its eyes as it began to plot how to deal with Uchiha Nagi, this variable.

After leaving the shrine, I quickly returned home.

You sit by the window, reflecting on the unusual events of the evening, a sense of unease creeping into your heart.

Just to be on the safe side, it seems I should go to the shrine tomorrow to check it out.

As dawn broke, you rose early, still haunted by the dark figure at the Uchiha Shrine from the previous night, and decided to go there again to investigate.

Clad in a black cloak, you moved nimbly through the streets and alleys of the Uchiha clan's territory, your cool face revealing a hint of indifference.

As we arrived at a market, the noise instantly filled our ears.

A pretty but anxious-looking girl was arguing with the stall owner, her face flushed.

Chuan Lan was dressed in a light blue ninja outfit, with a short sword hanging at her waist. Her hair was neatly tied back, but it looked slightly messy due to her anxiety.

"I clearly put my purse here, how could it be gone! I didn't mean to not pay, sir, please have mercy and let me take the sushi first. I'll definitely bring you the money in a bit," Chuan Lan said anxiously, her eyes filled with helplessness and grievance.

The stall owner crossed his arms, frowned, and looked helpless. "Young lady, it's not that I'm being unreasonable, but the sushi is already made. How can I keep doing business if you don't pay?"

You didn't want to meddle, so you kept walking straight ahead without stopping.

But after walking only a few steps, Chuan Lan's anxious face kept appearing in her mind, and she couldn't help feeling guilty, so she turned back and said, "I'll buy it for her."

Upon hearing the sound, Uchiha Kawahara and the stall owner both turned around.

Upon recognizing you, the stall owner's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he quickly waved his hand, saying, "No need, Lady Nagi, this sushi is for you. You've done so much for the clan, this is just a small token of my appreciation."

Without saying a word, you calmly placed the money on the stall and prepared to leave.

"Hey! Chuanlan! Your purse! Huh? Elder Nagi's here too!" Huohe's voice suddenly rang out.

He was covered in sweat, holding a money bag high in his hand, and ran over quickly.

He had just seen a suspicious person lurking around Chuanlan, so he chased after him and managed to retrieve the money bag.

The money pouch arced through the air and landed steadily in Uchiha Kawahara's hand.

Chuan Lan smiled happily. "Thank you for your kindness, Elder Nagi. My purse has been found!" she said, placing the money back into your hand.

"Fire Core! Madara told you to find the Cloth Battle Map, where are you?" Uchiha Izuna's angry voice came from behind them.

Everyone turned to look and saw Izuna standing there with a serious expression, and standing next to him was Uchiha Madara.

Ban had a tall and straight figure, deep and sharp eyes, and a head of unruly black hair that exuded an innate powerful aura.

"Ah! Young Clan Leader!" Huo He suddenly remembered that when he went to find Chuan Lan's money pouch, he seemed to have completely forgotten what Ban had told him. He panicked and his face turned ashen.

Izuna was about to give Fire Core a good talking-to when he caught a glimpse of you out of the corner of his eye. Remembering that his older brother seemed to have something to say to you, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"Fire Core, what else do you want to explain! Tell me properly." With that, Izuna grabbed Fire Core and hurriedly left the scene.

Chuan Lan felt bad that Huo He was being implicated because of her, and wanted to chase after her to explain.

She bowed to you and Ban, "Young Clan Leader! Elder Nagi! I'll be leaving now!" After saying that, she chased after Izuna and the Fire Core.

For a moment, only Ban and you were left in the same spot.

Ban crossed his arms, tilted his head slightly, and asked with some curiosity, "What are you going to do?"

Too lazy to explain further, you simply replied, "I plan to go to the Uchiha Shrine to see if there's anything unusual."

"Uchiha Shrine?" Madara frowned slightly. Although he didn't understand why you suddenly wanted to go to the shrine, he didn't stop you. He just thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll go with you."

You nodded gently, without refusing, and the two walked side by side toward the Uchiha Shrine.

You didn't speak the whole way, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Patches of sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting shadows on the ground.

The surrounding air seemed to quiet down, with only the sound of footsteps echoing in the quiet alley.

"Last night, I saw a dark shadow flash by near the shrine. I felt something was off, so I wanted to go check it out." Finally, you broke the silence and said softly.

Ban's expression turned serious. "A shadowy figure? Did you see who it was?"

You shook your head: "It was too fast, I didn't see it clearly. But I have a feeling something might happen."

As we approached the shrine, the atmosphere became increasingly quiet, as if even the birdsong had disappeared.

Chapter 5: Longing

The shrine's gates were tightly closed, exuding an air of mystery.

As you slowly enter the shrine, you appear more meticulous and attentive than you were last night.

You carefully examine every inch of the walls of the secret room, your fingers gently tracing every crevice in the bricks, leaving no corner unchecked that might conceal clues.

Madara's gaze, however, was drawn to the tall and mysterious Uchiha stone tablet in the center of the secret chamber.

The stone tablet is covered with dense text and mysterious symbols, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

A hint of curiosity and longing flashed in Ban's eyes, and he involuntarily walked closer to the stone tablet, wanting to find out what it was all about.

Seeing how fascinated Madara was by the stone tablet, you raised your head slightly and reminded him, "It is said that the inscriptions on the stone tablet can be deciphered after the Mangekyou Sharingan is activated."

Your voice echoed in the silent, secluded room, carrying a faint chill.

Madara subconsciously raised his hand to stroke his Sharingan, which had already awakened one tomoe. He turned his head to look at you, his gaze filled with a hint of inquiry. "I remember you seem to have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan."

You nodded slightly, without saying much, your Mangekyou Sharingan gleaming faintly in the darkness.

"You don't seem curious about what's on the stone tablet?" Ban asked again.

Your gaze returned to the stone tablet, a hint of indifference in your eyes, before you slowly looked away. "The contents of the stone tablet are too distant for me."

You see a stone tablet inscribed with legends about the reincarnation of Indra, but you feel that these things have no practical significance for your life.

You are more concerned about the safety of the Uchiha clan at present, as well as the people and things around you.

Ban nodded thoughtfully, his mind preoccupied with the relationship between the inscription on the stone tablet and its power.

"Speaking of which, I'm very curious to know what your Mangekyou Sharingan ability is?" Madara's gaze was fixed on your Mangekyou Sharingan with its rotating shikigami rune patterns, his curiosity evident.

You sensed Madara's gaze, changed your Mangekyou Sharingan back to the three-tomoe form, and said calmly, "You'll find out someday."

"I am looking forward."

Even after leaving the shrine, you were still pondering Madara's comment about having the same thoughts, so you called out to him, "Kid."

Madara didn't look very happy. "As an elder, can you please stop calling me 'kid' all the time?"

"Then tell me, if we don't call him 'little devil,' what should we call him?" you asked, arms crossed.

“You can call me Madara,” he said solemnly, though you didn’t understand what it meant at the time.

"No way, 'kid' sounds better!" You immediately refused his request. Ban's voice was hoarse, as if it was the first time he had encountered such an arrogant person.

"What were you trying to say?" Ban changed the subject.

"What exactly did you mean by what you said yesterday?" His reminder brought you back to the important matter at hand.

"This isn't a good place to chat." Ban's tone was somewhat teasing, but he was still incredibly pleased that you were willing to open your heart to him.

You slightly raised your head, glanced at him, and nodded gently without saying a word.

So, you and Ban walked side by side into a quiet sushi restaurant.

Stepping into the sushi restaurant, the delicate aroma of wood intertwines with the freshness of sashimi, creating a unique atmosphere.

Taking a small sip of sake, your aloof demeanor takes on a touch of melancholy and sadness.

Perhaps it was the effect of the alcohol, but they became more talkative.

"From the time I can remember, I have been the sharpest blade of the old subordinates, hidden in the darkness, never seeing the light of day."

“I have killed many people, and their dying curses, resentment, and helpless expressions are still in my mind. Even so, I am still willing to serve my old subordinates.”

Your voice was low and hoarse, as if every word carried the weight of a heavy past.

Ban stares at you quietly from the side, as if trying to see through the surface and explore the most hidden corner of your heart.

You felt the intense, almost scorching gaze of Ban, and continued, "You should have guessed by now that I was once a suicide soldier, and the only one who survived."

Upon hearing these words, Madara Uchiha felt a surge of intense pity.

"I have a younger brother."

You paused, and in that brief pause lay endless longing and pain.

Ban, upon learning for the first time that you actually have family, was slightly taken aback.

"So you might not know who he is. His name is Uchiha Suku." You said softly, your eyes filled with deep longing for your younger brother.

My longing for you is like a surging tide, almost drowning you.

When Madara Uchiha heard this name, he was suddenly startled.

The image of the brave boy who gave his Sharingan to Ryoei before he died flashed through his mind.

So it was him! A look of shock and realization flashed in Madara's eyes.

"You..." Madara Uchiha suddenly lost his voice, as if something was choking him.

He finally understood why you were so gentle to Uchiha Yoshihide.

A mix of guilt and pity welled up inside him, and he couldn't help but whisper, "I'm sorry."

You gently shook your head. "After Asu died, I betrayed the Uchiha clan. From that moment on, I swore that one day, I would ensure that no child would die in war and that true peace would be achieved."

Recalling that despairing scene from five years ago, you slowly lowered your eyes again.

Seeing you like this, Madara Uchiha felt a pang of pain in his heart and couldn't help but take your hand in his.

The intense heat emanated from his palm, and you looked up in surprise, your eyes filled with bewilderment.

Seeing this, Madara slowly approached you, the distance between you gradually shortened, and your breathing could be clearly heard.

“I have four younger brothers, and I understand how you feel. It may not be possible now, but the war will eventually end, and then young children will no longer die in the war and can play freely in the Naka River.”

This has always been Ban's dream, and now that he finds out that you also harbor the same aspirations, he can't help but feel a little excited.

Ban's words deeply touched your heart. You didn't speak, but your gaze softened considerably.

Looking at Madara, he seemed to see a beautiful future: children laughing and playing on the banks of the Naka River, sunlight shining on their innocent faces, without the shadow of war or the fear of death, only endless joy and hope.

Outside the sushi restaurant, a gentle breeze blew by, causing a few fallen leaves to swirl in the air.

After that day, you and Ban became much more familiar with each other.

You will gaze at the stars together on the rooftop at night, sharing your innermost thoughts; you will practice together in the woods at dawn, exchanging tips and techniques; you will stroll along the river at dusk, discussing your future plans.

Every time you spend together, you gain a deeper understanding of each other.

Madara Uchiha discovered that although you appear cold on the outside, your heart is full of gentleness and kindness.

And you also have high expectations for Ban's ideals and ambitions, and a faint, imperceptible sense of admiration arises within you.

Things didn't go as smoothly as expected; three months later...

Uchiha Mami led the Uchiha boys to the Naga Forest.

"Our mission today is to learn how to design traps and conduct reconnaissance in different terrains. This is not a training ground in the clan territory. As ninjas, you will encounter enemies in the Naga Forest!"

"At the same time, you must be prepared to be injured or even killed. This is your first lesson in real combat," Uchiha Mami said in a very serious tone.

The teenagers, who had initially treated this experience as a picnic, all became serious.