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Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Shisui and Mei

Konoha, Year 58.

As the Hokage with the shortest tenure in history, Obito's retirement life was simple and carefree.

With the ninja world now at peace, everyone focused on harmonious development, leaving him with little to worry about. His days were filled with training, spending time with family, and looking after his children. When he wasn't at home, he was out exploring the world with his friends and brothers, indulging in food, drink, and adventure.

A truly happy and unburdened life.

"Papa, hug!"

A soft, childish voice rang out.

A little boy with short black hair and a round, chubby face wobbled forward, toddling excitedly towards Obito. He was none other than Obito and Rin's son—Uchiha Hagoromo.

Obito crouched down with a wide grin, scooping the boy into his arms.

"Haha, come here! Papa's got you!"

He lifted little Hagoromo high into the air, letting him ride on his shoulders. The child gripped Obito's head tightly, his words slightly stuttering.

"Papa, Rin… Rin-chan?"

Because Obito constantly called Rin "Rin-chan" at home, their son had picked up the habit before even learning to say 'Mama' properly.

Obito chuckled and explained, "Mama went to work. She'll be back tonight."

"Oh~ Papa, fly!"

"Hahaha, understood!"

Obito leaped into the air, soaring through the sky while Hagoromo giggled in delight. However, in his excitement, the little one lost control and… peed on Obito's neck.

"..."

With an exasperated look, Obito landed and quickly handed the child over to his grandmother before heading inside to change his clothes.

Just then, a message from his shadow clone reached him—Madara was calling for him.

Without hesitation, he activated Kamui and teleported to Ryūchi Cave.

...

As soon as he arrived, Obito sensed an overwhelming aura of destruction and narrowed his eyes.

"Grandpa Madara, what's this…?"

Seeing his grandson appear, Madara raised a hand and laughed.

"Perfect timing, Obito. I want you to witness this."

In his palm, a black, flame-like mass flickered between reality and illusion, radiating a terrifyingly destructive energy. Even the space around him warped under its influence.

Obito's expression twisted.

"This thing can even devour space… Isn't this basically the Void Swallowing Flame?!"

Madara's eyes gleamed with pride. "This is a new technique I developed by combining Wind, Fire, Lightning, Earth, Yin, and Yang Release. I call it Extinction Release—a terrifying power capable of erasing everything!"

"I'm just one step away… One step from unlocking the legendary Kekkei Mōra!"

Obito immediately straightened up and gave Madara a thumbs-up.

"Grandpa, you're insane. I have nothing but respect for you!"

Two-element fusion creates a Kekkei Genkai.

Three-element fusion creates a Kekkei Tōta.

And now… Madara had taken it even further.

"Grandpa, I think we should call Extinction Release something else—how about Bloodline Supremacy?"

"Bloodline Supremacy, huh? Not bad."

The two exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahahahahaha!"

...

After ten minutes, Madara calmed down and looked at Obito with his hands behind his back.

"Obito, how's your connection with that other incarnation?"

Obito revealed the black Karma mark on his palm, grinning.

"Making good progress. We can already share memories and sensations through it. Now we just need to strengthen the link so we can maintain constant synchronization."

Madara nodded slightly and sat cross-legged. "Since your main body is here, train with me for a few days. I have some new ideas that require your assistance."

Obito sat across from him. "Alright, Grandpa, let's hear it."

Madara smirked, eyes burning with ambition.

"I intend to fuse Senjutsu chakra into Extinction Release. If I succeed, I might create a power surpassing Kekkei Mōra itself!"

Obito sucked in a sharp breath. "Damn, Grandpa, you're really going for it!"

...

Time is like cleavage—if you squeeze, you'll always find more.

After months of training with Madara, Obito made his way to Kirigakure.

As Shisui's 'family representative,' he was here to attend his wedding with Terumi Mei.

Strictly speaking, the Uchiha clan never outright banned intermarriage with outsiders, but it was definitely discouraged. Uchiha Izumi, for example, had faced discrimination as a child because her father wasn't an Uchiha.

However, with Obito's current status, no one dared to gossip about him or Shisui. Even when some clan members learned of Shisui's marriage to an outsider, their only response was mild disapproval.

To them, Obito scoffed, "You're thinking too small! This isn't a loss of Uchiha bloodline—it's an expansion! If my dear little brother works hard and raises enough kids, in a few generations, Kirigakure will be filled with Uchihas!"

...

The wedding itself wasn't extravagant. Compared to Obito and Rin's wedding, it was rather simple. But the smiles on Shisui and Mei's faces were just as radiant.

Arriving at the venue, Obito grinned. "I am here to feast!"

Seeing Obito, Shisui lit up with joy. He clasped his cousin's hand, his voice filled with sincerity.

"Obito, I'm so glad you came."

Choosing to stay in Kirigakure for love had been a difficult decision for Shisui. The sweetness of his relationship with Mei didn't fully ease the loneliness of living in a foreign land. Though Obito made sure he visited Konoha during the holidays, it wasn't quite the same.

sigh "The future of Konoha… I'll have to leave that to Obito."

Obito smirked mysteriously and patted Shisui's shoulder.

"I didn't come alone."

Shisui's eyes widened with anticipation. Could it be…?!

Purple light flickered in Obito's eyes as he activated Kamui.

The next moment, three familiar figures appeared before Shisui.

His eyes instantly welled up. "Grandmother… Father… Itachi?!"

Uchiha Kawa snorted and turned away with a huff.

"They say raising children helps in old age, but look at you—running off to another village!"

"Father…" Shisui looked embarrassed, while Mei instinctively tensed up.

Looks like my in-laws aren't too fond of me… but that's only natural. After all, I 'stole' their precious son.

Realizing his tone was too harsh, Kawa sighed and spoke more gently.

"But at least you have good taste. Take care of her properly, understood?"

"Father… you approve?" Shisui's eyes lit up, and he eagerly nodded. "Yes! I will!"

Meanwhile, Grandmother Uchiha examined Mei carefully.

Good figure. Wide hips. She'll bear strong children.

Smiling warmly, she took Mei's hand and started chatting enthusiastically.

Mei was caught off guard but quickly grew elated. She had braced herself for rejection, yet she was being welcomed with open arms.

With their family's blessing, the couple completed their wedding in joy.

...

As the ceremony concluded, Obito and Chōjūrō led the guests in chanting, "Kiss! Kiss!"

Shisui was flustered, but before he could react, Mei pulled him in and captured his lips.

"Mm—"

Seeing this, Obito whooped. "Wooooo~!"

Watching Shisui and Mei's happiness, Itachi's mind drifted to a familiar image of a girl in a purple kimono.

Izumi…

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