Chapter 61: The Origin of Eye Techniques
Uchiha Douhuan's uncharacteristic outburst left Shisui momentarily stunned. In his impression, Douhuan had always been calm and composed, even when they had clashed that night. Never had he seen Douhuan lose his cool like this.
"So, you knew all of this from the beginning, didn't you?" Shisui asked, his voice trembling slightly.
"More or less," Douhuan replied, his demeanor calming once more. "I've spent years in the Police Force, reading through countless reports. It wasn't hard to notice that some of the village's missing person cases were suspicious. I just didn't have concrete evidence before."
"So you've always been suspicious of the village leadership? Why didn't you..." Shisui hesitated, realizing halfway through his question how naïve he must sound. Of course, given how easily he had been manipulated and deceived before, why would Douhuan ever confide in him?
The realization hit him hard. If Douhuan hadn't stopped him from using Kotoamatsukami on Fugaku back then, he would have likely succeeded in bending the clan to the village's will. The consequences would have been catastrophic. The children of the Uchiha clan might have ended up just like the victims in those reports—disappeared without a trace. And he, Shisui, would have been the unwitting perpetrator, responsible for dooming his entire clan.
It was Douhuan who had stopped him—who had saved the clan from such a fate.
"Thank you," Shisui whispered, his voice thick with guilt and gratitude.
"No need for thanks between clan members," Douhuan replied nonchalantly, waving his hand.
Shisui hesitated, then asked, "Douhuan, you once told me that the awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan is triggered by facing one's inner torment, and that the eye technique born from it represents the answer to that torment. Can you... tell me what your struggle was? And what your answer became?"
Douhuan's face softened, his expression reflecting a distant memory.
"When I was nine, the village sent me to the battlefield. Back then, like most of the clan, I thought I could use my bloodline power to achieve glory. But when the brutality of war hit me head-on, that mindset shattered. My Sharingan rapidly evolved to three tomoe in less than a year—a level that many Uchiha never reach in their lifetime. But you know as well as I do, Shisui... every evolution of the Sharingan marks the loss of someone important. My mentors, my comrades, my clan members—one by one, they fell in the blood and fire of war."
He continued, his voice growing heavier.
"Due to some... peculiar experiences, I started questioning whether this world was even real. Sometimes, it felt like an endless cycle of death and despair, and I wondered if surviving in such a sick, twisted world had any meaning at all."
Shisui remained silent, sensing that Douhuan's story was far from over.
"Then it happened... My uncle, Uchiha Kaito, who had taken care of me after my parents died when I was young, got trapped in an ambush by fifteen elite Mist squads. To give me a chance to escape, he charged straight into their formation and perished in a massive combined ninjutsu attack. He was like a father to me. Seeing him die like that—the pain was indescribable. But in that moment, I found my answer."
Douhuan's eyes glinted with a determined light.
"This world is absolutely real. No matter how twisted or cruel it becomes, I will lead those I care about—even through impossible odds—to find that one chance at survival and reshape the world. That was the birth of my Mangekyō ability—Manako (Deception of Fate) and Yasakani no Magatama (Eighty Calamities God)."
"I see," Shisui whispered, deeply moved. "Compared to you, I truly am... small-minded. But... what should we do now?"
He glanced down at the evidence file detailing the collaboration between Orochimaru and the village elders, his face full of confusion.
Douhuan let out a long sigh.
"Fine." He raised his voice slightly. "Captain Aburame Shihai!"
The door opened, and Shihai entered, followed by Uchiha Fugaku. The Aburame captain adjusted his sunglasses and greeted them calmly, clearly curious about the tense atmosphere.
"Captain, how are the interrogations going?" Douhuan asked.
Shihai straightened his posture and reported,
"The interrogation is nearly complete. Most of the rioters were incited by a few individuals, and after thorough questioning, it was confirmed that the key organizers were shinobi from the Koharu and Homura families."
Douhuan nodded, pushing the evidence folder toward both Shihai and Shisui.
"These two clans, along with the Shimura clan, have committed grievous crimes. Instead of upholding the village's principles, they colluded with Orochimaru, committing heinous acts of abduction and experimentation. Now they're inciting civilians to slander our village's heroes."
Douhuan turned to Shihai, his tone icy.
"Captain Shihai!"
"Present."
"Lead the Sixth Division to arrest every suspect from the Koharu, Homura, and Shimura clans. Bring them back to the Police Department. If they resist, treat them as traitors and execute them on the spot."
"Understood." Shihai nodded, his tone unwavering.
Douhuan then turned to Shisui, who had been quietly listening.
"Shisui."
"I'm here." Shisui stood at attention, his voice firm.
"Assist Captain Shihai. If they resist, show no mercy."
"Yes." Shisui's eyes glinted with newfound determination.
As the two left with their orders, Douhuan leaned back and sipped his tea, smiling contentedly.
"It's going to be a long night. Make sure the staff gets their bonuses and the new ninjutsu scrolls as well. They've worked hard tonight—they deserve it," Douhuan instructed Fugaku.
"I understand," Fugaku replied with a smile.
"You sure you're not taking your sword with you?" Fugaku asked as Douhuan prepared to leave.
"No need," Douhuan replied confidently. "Tonight, it won't be necessary."
Leaving the office, Douhuan knew that tonight would mark the beginning of a new era—one where he would be at the helm, guiding the village through chaos and betrayal, all while laying the groundwork for true change.
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