Chapter 134

Very few knew the secret of Danzō’s corpse.

Besides those in the office, only Hiruzen Sarutobi knew.

Even Mizukado En and Tōnin Koharu didn’t know.

If the Uchiha clan found out, they’d grow even more distant—and even the Hyuga clan would become hyper-vigilant.

So, in the end.

Danzō’s corpse was burned outright, reduced to ash with not a trace left, completely erased.

“Regardless of Danzō’s intentions, the power of the Rinnegan is far beyond what Itachi, Jiraiya, can imagine.”

“After all, Madara Uchiha’s Mangekyo Sharingan already possessed the power to dominate the ninja world.”

Fujinaka Genma warned.

Of course, he knew not every Mangekyo was as strong as Madara Uchiha’s.

“Genma, Itachi mean Nagato probably didn’t die—he’s hiding somewhere.”

Jiraiya said grimly.

Tsunade had regained her composure and said sharply: “Then we might be facing revenge from someone with the Rinnegan?”

She looked at Jiraiya: “Hey, Itachi trained them for so long—Itachi’ve seen the Rinnegan’s power, right?”

“Is the legendary eye of the Sage of Six Paths really that terrifying?”

Jiraiya’s expression turned reflective; he nodded, then shook his head.

Minato Namikaze said: “According to Genma’s reliable intelligence, above the three-tomoe Sharingan is the Mangekyo—and the Mangekyo Sharingan can evolve into the Rinnegan!”

“What?”

“This…”

Jiraiya and Tsunade were stunned.

“Is this information reliable?”

Jiraiya stared at Fujinaka Genma.

Because if true, unpleasant theories would immediately surface in their minds.

“Danzō already did the experiment for us!”

Fujinaka Genma said.

Tsunade immediately understood: “Itachi said Danzō had your grandfather’s power and used a Sharingan to ambush Itachi. Genma, with your strength, whatever ability Danzō relied on must be extraordinary.”

“Izanagi.”

Minato Namikaze explained: “An ultimate genjutsu only usable with the three-tomoe Sharingan, requiring the sacrifice of one eye to transform all unfavorable conditions into illusions.”

“This genjutsu…”

Tsunade and Jiraiya were stunned again.

This power could reverse death.

“Even among the Uchiha, few know of this power.”

Jiraiya said, taking a deep breath.

While many Uchiha possessed the three-tomoe Sharingan, Izanagi remained unknown—clearly, this jutsu was passed only within the clan leader’s lineage.

“Genma, Itachi’ve gathered too much intel—stop wasting our time and just tell us!”

Tsunade snorted.

Fujinaka Genma looked helpless: “Lady Tsunade, Itachi’re mistaken—I only hold partial intel. The rest relies on imagination.”

Tsunade stared coldly at Fujinaka Genma, her fists clenched.

Jiraiya stood beside Tsunade, signaling he stood with her.

Minato Namikaze wore a faint, detached smile, as if an outsider.

Fujinaka Genma glanced at Minato, who said directly: “Genma, just tell us what Itachi’re thinking.”

Isn’t that your idea too?

Fujinaka Genma mentally grumbled but gathered his thoughts: “Jiraiya, the Root’s intel says Nagato, the Rinnegan user, had red hair—like Lady Kushina Uzumaki?”

“Are Itachi suggesting Nagato is a survivor of the Uzumaki clan?”

Jiraiya asked.

Tsunade said grimly: “Many Uzumaki clan members were scattered after their downfall—it’s not impossible.”

“But what connection does the Uzumaki clan have with the Rinnegan? If the Rinnegan evolves from the Sharingan, the Uzumaki couldn’t naturally possess it.”

Tsunade frowned: “So Itachi’re suggesting Nagato’s Rinnegan isn’t his own—it was transplanted?”

“But who would transplant such immense power to him?”

She recalled the past: “That child probably didn’t even know the origin of his Rinnegan, did he?”

He was asking Jiraiya.

Jiraiya fell into memory, recounting his first encounter with Nagato’s Rinnegan.

Fujinaka Genma and the others listened in silence.

After a long while, Jiraiya emerged from his recollection: “Nagato didn’t know the origin of his Rinnegan. He even resisted its power, only unleashing it when he had to save his comrades.”

“He seems kind.”

Fujinaka Genma said.

Jiraiya nodded, then sensed hidden meaning in Genma’s words.

Before he could ask, Fujinaka Genma continued: "Lady Tsunade, the Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan are relatives—going back in time, they share a common origin."

“Correct.”

Tsunade nodded, then said: “So Itachi mean someone used the Uzumaki’s unique physiology to carry the Rinnegan’s power?”

“But again—why?”

“The Rinnegan already grants the power to alter life and death.”

Fujinaka Genma shook his head: “It may alter life and death—but with strict conditions, or else the Sage of Six Paths would still rule the world.”

“But regardless, from Danzō’s case, the Senju and Uzumaki clans can carry the power of the Sharingan and Rinnegan—the stronger their physiology, the more fully they can unleash its power.”

“Then where did Nagato’s Rinnegan come from?”

Minato, Jiraiya, and Tsunade fell silent.

“The Uchiha clan—and Itachi mean that man, don’t Itachi?”

Tsunade spoke.

Minato Namikaze added: “According to the village’s classified archives, Madara Uchiha’s corpse was brought back to Konoha and disposed of.”

“But with Izanagi, if the body wasn’t destroyed immediately, Madara Uchiha could have escaped.”

Fujinaka Genma said: “Given the Second Hokage’s nature, he wouldn’t have disposed of Madara Uchiha’s corpse so easily.”

Tsunade shot Fujinaka Genma a glare, but she had to admit—her grandfather was exactly that kind of man.

“Actually, there’s another way to confirm this… never mind.”

Fujinaka Genma trailed off, shaking his head.

Edo Tensei required living sacrifices—he still had psychological reservations about using it before capturing the White Zetsu.

But the three before him were no ordinary people—they all knew Konoha’s forbidden jutsu. Minato Namikaze, after all, had trained in the Dead Demon Consuming Seal—he instantly understood what Fujinaka Genma was hinting at.

Instantly, all three grew solemn, glaring sharply at Fujinaka Genma as a warning.

Fujinaka Genma raised his hands in surrender and changed the subject: “The theory that Nagato’s Rinnegan came from Madara Uchiha is highly plausible.”

“If the Senju power can carry—or even activate—the Sharingan and Rinnegan to their full potential, does that mean it could also trigger the Sharingan’s evolution into the Rinnegan?”

“After all, the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha were the absolute peaks of their respective clans—their union could have enabled any possibility.”

“And in the Valley of the End battle, Madara Uchiha could have obtained the First Hokage’s power.”