Chapter 136: The Kid Feels a Chill Down His Spine

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The gray-haired old jailer stood motionless like a wooden chicken, maintaining that lifeless expression in the face of Uchiha Yao's questioning. A growing sense of unease intensified in the old man's heart, and he attempted to channel his one remaining eye, causing the gray-haired Wang Liang to finally begin moving.

Discovering that using the Mangekyo could only control the old jailer and could not be used to communicate with him, a very ominous thought rose in Uchiha Yao's mind.

"Why aren't you speaking! Aren't you a clone of my own will?"

Recalling the truth of how he "accidentally" discovered his son's death, everything he had done since awakening his Mangekyo felt as if it were being manipulated by a pair of invisible hands.

For some reason, a surge of irritation welled up in his heart, and he began to incessantly question the puppet-like Wang Liang.

"Old man, it won't answer you no matter how much you ask; it doesn't have any self-awareness."

Uchiha Gin, who had been slacking off on the sidelines for quite a while, saw signs of Uchiha Yao becoming unhinged. He couldn't help but walk over while munching on melon seeds, reminding the anxious old man,

"Can't you tell by now? That pitch-black guy is definitely not a clone of your will."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Uchiha Yao's mind was in chaos. Known for his rationality, he was now at a loss, unable to face the facts laid out before him.

"If I'm not mistaken, the true ability of your Mangekyo is to create a clone. This clone can manipulate shadows, spy for you, carry out assassinations, and you can possess this clone to use all of its abilities."

From Uchiha Yao's fighting style just now, Uchiha Gin had guessed his abilities with near-perfect accuracy.

The true ability of the clone created by the old man's Mangekyo was somewhat like the secret techniques of the Nara clan, combined with space-time abilities to travel through shadows at will, and the possession ability that allowed the host to fight through it.

That so-called self-awareness was just a pretense by that pitch-black filial son; the real Wang Liang was just a combat puppet, dull and incapable of snitching.

"Then I have been... by that guy all along."

Forced to accept reality, Uchiha Yao's mental state suffered a severe breakdown. Visible black energy began to emanate from his body, causing Uchiha Gin, who was standing nearby, to retreat a safe distance.

Gritting his teeth, the old man looked up at Uchiha Tian Dao, who was entangled in black mud, and spoke with hatred,

"You bastard, why have you been lurking by my side?"

"Hehehe, what's the point of explaining so much to a dying man? Just accept your death!"

A black head emerged from the black mud controlling Uchiha Tian Dao, its eyes filled with mockery. Facing Uchiha Yao's question, it had no intention of answering.

"Hey, hey, hey, you two keep just talking trash—can you actually have a real fight?"

Seeing the master and servant who had once shared hardships turn against each other, Uchiha Gin's desire to watch the show grew, and he couldn't help but stir the pot.

Fight! Fight!

Besides, he had plenty of healing methods; letting the Zetsu-brand prosthetic limb get some exercise with his uncle was a great idea.

"Noisy brat, you'd better worry about yourself first!"

The black head turned to look at the leisurely Uchiha Gin, revealing a cruel expression. This kid could actually use the power of Asura; he would surely become a great threat in the future.

If this child is not eliminated, I will not be able to sleep at night.

"Heh."

"Wang Liang, I choose you!"

Like a Pokémon Master, Uchiha Yao waved his hand to command the original Wang Liang behind him. The gray-haired old jailer dove into the shadows without expression, manipulating a mass of shadow to charge rapidly toward Uchiha Tian Dao.

"I intended to give you a quick end, but since you are courting death, don't blame me for disregarding the affection of these past years."

Watching the shadow strike, the black head did not show any panic; instead, it shook its head with a sigh, its words filled with contempt for the old man.

"Ah!!!"

The old jailer, who had been heading straight for Uchiha Tian Dao and the black head that had deceived him, suddenly stalled just as he was about to strike.

The reason was that his controller, Uchiha Yao, was clutching his head and screaming wildly, as if experiencing profound pain.

Seeing the old man having another episode, Uchiha Gin continued to retreat strategically, as his sensory radar could clearly detect the monstrous malice Uchiha Yao held toward him.

Good grief, does this Zetsu-guy have any other moves besides mind control? Is there anyone here who hasn't been controlled by him?

"Sigh~"

Uchiha Gin sighed, looked at the old man whose eyes were filled with black energy, and clapped his hands after tossing away the melon seed shells.

It seemed this fight with the old man was unavoidable.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Gin reached out and pulled a strange kunai he had just used from his waist, gently blew the dust off it, and said calmly,

"Let's finish this quickly; I've got soup simmering on the stove at home!"

??? Several question marks flashed across the face of the young girl behind him.

"Gin, who is simmering soup at your house?"

Unable to suppress her curiosity, the girl in the cloak couldn't help but lean over to ask.

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Big sister, your focus is a bit strange.

"We'll drink it together when we get back. Fish soup, very fresh and sweet."

Unable to explain, Uchiha Gin could only promise the girl they would drink soup together afterward.

Looking up at the sky, Uchiha Gin turned to the eager girl and instructed,

"Go help me stall my uncle, but don't hurt him. I'll come once I've dealt with this old man."

Hearing the command from the one she loved, the girl happily agreed and was just about to rise to face the possessed Uchiha Tian Dao when Uchiha Gin called her back.

"Take this; I'm afraid you'll run out of mana if you use your ocular jutsu too much."

Saying this, he took a blue vortex-shaped pendant from his bag and stuffed it into the girl's hand.

【Blue Tyrant Charm】 Increases chakra limit, accelerates chakra recovery, and has a chance to release a skill again after hitting a target (limited to once).

The blue pendant felt cool to the touch, and she could sense chakra as vast as the ocean within it, which was very reassuring. Putting on the pendant immediately, the girl couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.

Gin actually gave me a token of love; as expected, I am the most important person in his heart.

"Achoo!!!"

In the barbecue restaurant in the Uchiha clan grounds, Senju Itama, who was devouring barbecue, just swallowed a large mouthful when he felt an itch in his throat and let out a massive sneeze.

"Zhili, I don't have a cold, do I? Why do I feel a chill down my spine?"

Wiping his nose, the bewildered kid turned to ask the purple-haired girl beside him, who was chewing slowly like a lady.

"Maybe someone is thinking of you?"

The purple-haired girl, who was squinting her eyes to enjoy the delicious food, shifted her gaze slightly and answered nonchalantly.

"Forget it, forget it. Let's improve our meals while that guy is out on a mission. I wonder if that curly-haired ape brought me a souvenir from his long trip."

The girl wearing the Blue Tyrant Charm felt like she was walking on air. She squinted her eyes with a silly smile, and within a few breaths, she flashed in front of the controlled Uchiha Tian Dao.

"Gin told me to stall you, so could you please not run around."

The girl's expression changed, and she glared with her large, watery eyes, warning the black-mud-entangled Uchiha Tian Dao sternly.

"Hehehe, you weakling who couldn't even subdue Uchiha Gin, you dare to spout such nonsense here?"

The black head mocked the seemingly fragile girl with a wild and arrogant face.

The Uchiha Tian Dao he was currently possessing was the strongest fighter among these people; handling a little girl should be a piece of cake.

"Although I am not good with words, I do know a thing or two about fisticuffs."

(End of chapter)