Chapter 56 (C56)

Cells are the basic units that make up organs. During embryonic development, cells differentiate into different types, and these cells arrange and combine in specific tissues to form organs.

From a scientific perspective, the eyes are also organs, and Kana could catalyze stem cell differentiation to allow Itachi Uchiha's eyes to regrow.

But what if only one side grows?

Is it because the left eye was transplanted from someone else's eye a long time ago, causing the surrounding muscle cells to begin to "alienate"?

If she were a research fanatic like Tobirama Senju or Orochimaru, she would be exploring and investigating to the end at this point, but she is a lazy person who prioritizes pragmatism.

Her choice was very simple and straightforward—if it doesn't grow, then give him another one.

That's why she's here.

Each ninja village strictly controls the outflow of bloodline limits, which is why bloodline ninjas have the tradition of "self-destructing their bodies" before death.

The whereabouts of so many Sharingan eyes after the Uchiha clan's annihilation remains a mystery. Logically, their most plausible destination would be the Anbu. However, despite years of investigation by a high-ranking Anbu member, she found no trace of them. This can only mean that those eyes were received by Root.

Her original intention was simply to ask Danzo for a Sharingan, but she unexpectedly discovered the whereabouts of Shisui's eyes.

Danzo chose Shisui's "Kotoamatsukami" as his last trump card, which fully demonstrates his trust in the illusionary abilities of this eye. However, it is precisely because of this confidence that he was so certain that he was not very wary of the newcomer.

"Who are you?"

Sasuke gritted his teeth, staring intently at the uninvited guest who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

His figure was covered by a large black cloak, and he wore a white veil on his head. He used an unfamiliar wind release technique and instantly broke free from the influence of the Sharingan genjutsu. A person with such strength could not be unknown in the ninja world, but he could not find a single person who matched his name.

The only person he knew who was almost immune to Sharingan genjutsu was dead.

Her fingers tightened involuntarily. She knew it was impossible, but the slight skip in her heartbeat suggested a lingering, inappropriate expectation. "Who are you?!"

Kana suddenly vanished from her spot, avoiding Obito who appeared out of thin air the next second.

Kamui is a space-time ninjutsu. As long as it is a ninjutsu, it requires the circulation of chakra. The traces of chakra fluctuations caused by spatial distortion cannot be hidden in the Byakugan's vision.

She landed on a pile of pebbles ten meters away and sealed Shishui's eyes into the scroll.

One of the three essential disguise techniques that every member of the Dark Division must learn is to change her voice. When she spoke, her voice had already transformed into a clear and gentle boyish tone. "I've come to reclaim Shisui's eyes."

"Demand it back"? Only close friends and family would use such a word.

"You know Uchiha Shisui?" Now that only two members of the Uchiha clan are dead, Obito doesn't believe anyone would come for Shisui. It's more likely that he's just another person coveting the Sharingan, no different from Danzo.

"I should know it better than you do."

"Then why don't you dare to take off your disguise?"

"You didn't take off your mask either, did you?"

"..."

Sharp-tongued. Very well, he's starting to dislike this person.

"Let's all die together." Danzo didn't care whether they were allies or not, but Shisui's eyes were too powerful and could not fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives. Horizontal and vertical runes appeared on his chest. "For the ninja world, for Konoha Village, I cannot let you live."

The inky black incantations scattered and splashed, turning into a murky, viscous liquid on the ground.

Obito's eyes narrowed. "It's the Four Symbols Seal. Sasuke, get away from Danzo quickly."

The black barrier exploded instantly.

After the turmoil subsided, a giant, spherical crater appeared on the ground.

Obito frowned slightly, his face hidden beneath the mask—that person was gone.

He felt that the way "he" dodged the attack just now was very strange. Not only was the reaction speed different, but the speed at which "he" moved away was also unlike ordinary teleportation techniques.

The spot where "he" had just stood had been destroyed, leaving no trace and failing to confirm his conjecture.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

No one can stop the "Eye of the Moon" plan, not even the resurrection of the Fourth Hokage.

At this moment, Kana had landed on a large tree nearly a hundred miles away.

A figure wearing the same veiled hat emerged from behind the tree. "Sister."

"Why are you here?" Kana raised her hand and wiped away a cloud-shaped mark left on the tree trunk. "How's your chakra accumulation going?"

His body had recovered, but Kana required him to absorb and store as much chakra as possible in Qishan in the shortest possible time, because his time in Sage Mode was limited, and storing Sage Chakra in advance was tantamount to cheating, which could prolong his state.

Neji did as instructed, but he didn't understand why.

"War is about to break out." Kana briefly explained to him the Five Kage Summit's plan to form an allied ninja army and the Eye of the Moon Project. "It will be a fierce battle."

“Although I wanted you to stay in Qishan, it’s safer there…” Kana glanced at him, “but you want to go, right?”

Perhaps the power of genes is too strong. Despite being raised by such a selfish person, she is unable to turn a blind eye to the suffering in this world.

She wouldn't make life decisions for others without their consent—what's the difference between her and a bastard like Itachi Uchiha?

She didn't want Neji to end up like Sasuke, trapped in a cage of "it's for your own good" for the rest of his life.

"I only have one request for you: to live." Kana thought of his original fate, but felt uneasy. "While you were unconscious, I placed a twin seal on you. If you die, I won't be able to live either."

"sister!!!"

Kana covered her ears and took a step back. "Why are you making so much noise?"

"Take it off." Neji quickly reached out and grabbed her.

"If you're so capable, solve it yourself." Kana showed no remorse for deceiving the child, and from the perspective of the mission, she wasn't exactly lying—being stuck in this garbage world in an endless cycle was far worse than dying.

She was certain that Neji might be willing to die to save someone, but he would never do it at the cost of her life.

The child fell silent.

The child is angry.

Kana offered a token consolation, "The cursed seal is only effective for seven days. It will automatically dissipate when the time is up."

Neji didn't say a word, and in the blink of an eye, he formed the Reverse Summoning Seal and returned to Qishan, most likely to find Qingyuan to find out about the unspelling.

"Aren't you afraid he'll find out it's fake?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Just because Qingyuan doesn't know about this cursed seal doesn't mean it doesn't exist. As long as there's a possibility, he won't gamble with my life so easily."

The system was silent for a moment, then said, "I thought you wouldn't let him participate."

After all, at the beginning, the mission taker asked a question that made the system want to die: "If we keep Hyuga Neji locked up from now until the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, will that count as completing the mission?"

Fighting side by side against a powerful enemy will forge a profound bond of shared life and death, which will become the greatest support for him in the future.

Facing the same enemy alongside the main clan in front of the All-Ninja Interface allows for a direct comparison that clearly demonstrates the difference in strength.

And, most importantly...

"What will the main family's expression be when they discover that the branch family, whom they've always treated like dogs, doesn't even have a crest?" Kana smiled, but her eyes were cold. "I'm really looking forward to it."