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[Gojo Kaigetsu has had an immeasurable impact on Itachi Uchiha. Prosperity +50]
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[Gojo Kaigetsu has developed and implemented "Love-Based Education," impacting Konoha ninjas to a certain extent. Prosperity +50]
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''This works too?''
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Gojo Kaigetsu was surprised. His initial target was Itachi Uchiha.
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He had essentially made a whole feast for a single dumpling, but unexpectedly, it impacted other ninjas as well.
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The birth, recruitment, betrayal, or death of a Kage-level shinobi typically resulted in a prosperity fluctuation of around 300 points.
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This meant he had essentially gained an extra 0.16 Kage-level powerhouse!
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A pleasant surprise, a truly pleasant surprise!
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Returning to the core objective, the plan focused on Itachi Uchiha.
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Since the prosperity increase was positive, Itachi was finally being steered in the right direction… right?
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"Hard to say."
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Based on Gojo Kaigetsu''s understanding of the system, prosperity was a rather mysterious concept.
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For Itachi Uchiha at his current stage, a "50" point increase was reasonable. However, he needed to be wary of potential relapses in the future.
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In the medical world, there were generally three stages: identifying the cause, initial diagnosis, and follow-up examination.
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What lay ahead for Itachi Uchiha was the follow-up examination designed by Gojo Kaigetsu.
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"Everything You Need to Know About Three Years at the Ninja Academy…"
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Uchiha Mikoto was a mature kunoichi who had weathered countless storms.
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Even so, she was taken aback by this unprecedented "Love-Based Education."
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Hmm… the scent was unmistakable.
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It was Kaigetsu''s doing.
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For a mature kunoichi accustomed to life and death, such a speech wasn''t exactly overflowing with sincerity, but it was certainly imaginative…
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Glancing sideways, Mikoto noticed her son, his eyes filled with tears and a dazed expression.
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"Itachi…"
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Her son''s tears brought a wave of emotions over her.
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How long had it been since she''d seen Itachi react this way to anyone?
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Ever since he went to the battlefield, Itachi seemed to have completely closed himself off… Even his parents couldn''t understand his thoughts.
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Meanwhile, the surrounding parents began to rise from their seats, rushing towards the book purchasing area.
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The commotion snapped Itachi out of his melancholy. He wiped his tears, regaining his usual mature demeanor.
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"Let''s go home, Mother."
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"Let''s wait a bit longer, until the crowd disperses. Then we''ll buy the book." Mikoto offered a gentle smile.
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"… Buy the book?"
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Itachi shook his head. "It''s unnecessary. I…"
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"It''s not for you, Itachi."
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Mikoto interrupted him, her eyes sparkling with a sharp and confident gleam.
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"This entire event was orchestrated by Kaigetsu-kun. Knowing him…"
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"We can ignore Head Teacher Iruka''s speech, but the book he mentioned, ''Three Years at the Ninja Academy,'' must hold a deeper meaning."
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"Heartwarming stories, perhaps…"
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Finally, it was Mikoto''s turn.
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Unlike the other parents who were buying bundles of books to share with their clan''s children, Mikoto rationally purchased only one copy.
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"Three Years at the Ninja Academy," published by Editor-in-Chief Yamashita.
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''An unfamiliar name I''ve never heard before.''
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Mikoto excitedly opened the book, her eyes immediately falling upon the title: "Not Stealing Soldier Pills Out of Hunger."
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"As expected… Kaigetsu-kun."
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Mikoto gently traced her fingers over the crisp letters on the page.
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"What''s wrong, Mother?" Itachi asked curiously.
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"After this event, this ''Three Years at the Ninja Academy'' will spread. It will circulate among the clans and the commoners."
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"Mikoto, you''re back."
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Fugaku Uchiha, dressed in formal clan attire, knelt before a low table, his face grim.
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It was time for the monthly clan meeting.
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Every month, this day brought Fugaku the greatest headache. He had to constantly balance the opinions of the hawks and the doves, preventing either side from dominating the conversation.
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He couldn''t help but feel anxious. Why hadn''t Gojo acted yet?
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Amidst his worries, Mikoto brought news as refreshing as dew:
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"… The article, it''s been published."
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"Finally! Where is it? Let me see."
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Fugaku couldn''t contain his excitement. He eagerly took "Three Years at the Ninja Academy" from Mikoto, his eyes immediately landing on the "Soldier Pills" article he had been longing for.
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"This… where did you get this?"
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"From the parent-teacher meeting at the Academy." Mikoto understood the pressure her husband was under and quickly explained, "It was quite a lively event. Almost every clan purchased a copy."
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"They also have it on the shelves at bookstores near the Academy."
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"If all goes well, the Uchiha''s story will quietly spread throughout Konoha."
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As Mikoto spoke, Fugaku, the man bearing the weight of the entire clan, felt his eyes welling up.
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Gratitude for Gojo Kaigetsu, hope for the Uchiha''s future… A surge of emotions coursed through him, stimulating his eyes.
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In the privacy of their bedroom, Fugaku''s Sharingan rapidly transformed.
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One tomoe → Two tomoe → Three tomoe
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"Aaargh!" Fugaku clutched his eyes. "Chakra, my chakra!"
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A powerful and sinister chakra surged forth alongside the transformation of his eyes-
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Mangekyo Sharingan!
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"My dear…" Mikoto gasped, her eyes wide with shock.
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It was the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan!
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The three tomoe rapidly spun and connected, ultimately forming a shuriken-like pattern.
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Even in the long history of the Uchiha clan, the Mangekyo Sharingan was an incredibly rare occurrence!
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Fugaku''s chest heaved. Already an elite Jonin, his power had reached a new level.
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Kage-level, achieved!
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As the overflowing chakra subsided, Fugaku gradually reined in his power.
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After a while, he finally spoke:
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"I, Fugaku, owe my current state to Gojo Kaigetsu''s kindness… Gojo, my true friend!"
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He raised his hand, touching his right eye.
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"I will end the cold war between clan and village. I will protect what I want to protect, with Gojo''s support and these eyes!"
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Mikoto was in tears.
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Since the conflict between clan and village had intensified, how long had it been since she had heard such a confident declaration of victory from Fugaku?
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A declaration of victory following his awakening!
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The once ambitious Uchiha Clan Head was back!
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He was back, everything was back!
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At that moment, Fugaku faced the rising sun, leaving Mikoto with only a tall and profound silhouette.
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Mikoto raised her hand as if to touch his back, her voice filled with tenderness:
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"My dear."
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"Will we win?"
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"We will win!"