Chapter 17: Glorious Evolution!

The wires Yuhara used were a special product unique to the Uchiha clan—both resilient and nearly undetectable. These wires not only restrained the enemy but also served as a potent aid for Uchiha fire techniques.

As the Fire Dragon Jutsu followed the wires Yuhara had set up, barreling towards Raiga, his pale face was illuminated bright red by the approaching flames. He struggled to break free from the bindings, even tearing some wires apart despite the injuries. However, the fire technique was faster.

Yuhara had strategically placed the kunai to particularly restrict Raiga's hands, preventing him from forming hand seals or using even basic techniques like the Substitution Jutsu. Raiga could only watch in despair as the flames engulfed him.

"Ah!" His agonized screams echoed across the plains, the stench of burning flesh rapidly spreading. The horrifying cries seemed to come from the depths of hell itself.

Seeing this, Yuhara felt a twinge of nausea, particularly at the sight of Raiga's flesh melting away. Despite being a seasoned shinobi with numerous kills under his belt, he had his limits. Just as he would feel anger upon witnessing innocent slaughter, this sight elicited a visceral reaction.

"I told you, you've lost. Now rest in peace," Yuhara muttered under his breath. He drew another kunai and threw it at Raiga, ending his screams abruptly as it pierced his heart. Raiga's lifeless body, still bound and burning, stood eerily amidst the flames.

Yuhara, unfazed by the grotesque sight, quickly adjusted his mindset. He had burned many enemies alive using fire techniques, a testament to his prowess in Fire Release, despite lacking Lightning Release techniques.

Yuhara's combat strategy often relied on fire techniques, given their effectiveness in his hands. Whether using them for cover, support, or finishing moves, Fire Release remained his best option, especially now that he had the Flight Technique, enhancing the utility of fire techniques further.

"But now's not the time to dwell on this. I have more important matters to attend to," Yuhara thought. He intensified his chakra output, making the flames burn even hotter, ensuring Raiga's body was completely incinerated, leaving no trace for techniques like the Impure World Reincarnation.

With Raiga thoroughly obliterated, Yuhara opened his system panel, which had notified him of an update upon Raiga's death, confirming his kill.

[Skill: Glorious Evolution (0/1)]

[Activation Requirement: Collect 100 Power Fragments]

[Power Fragments: Jonin - 25, Chunin - 20, Genin - 10, Common Enemies - 1 to 5]

[Current Power Fragments: 110]

[Congratulations, host, for meeting the conditions for Glorious Evolution. Proceed with evolution?]

Yuhara didn't hesitate. Excitement surged within him. The Mangekyou Sharingan, a power he had long desired, was finally within reach. This power would ensure his survival and dominance in the tumultuous future, providing him with greater leverage within his clan.

The looming threat of the Uchiha Clan Massacre weighed heavily on him. Even without Shisui's death as a catalyst, Konoha's tension with the Uchiha was palpable. Should events unfold similarly to the original story, powerful figures within the village and external threats would still pose significant dangers.

"Strength is the only way to achieve everything I desire," Yuhara thought. Since arriving in this world, his craving for power had only intensified, especially under the pressure of his clan's expectations. Intelligence and strategies were supplementary; true stability came from tangible power.

[Glorious Evolution initiated]

[Skill: Glorious Evolution (1/1) will be consumed upon use]

[Target for Evolution: Sharingan]

[Evolution in progress]

Immediately, Yuhara felt a surge of mental energy, causing intense pain. His eyes felt like they were burning, forcing them shut.

"Ah!" Despite his high pain tolerance, Yuhara screamed, collapsing to his knees, clutching his head. He could feel something liquid running from his eyes—likely blood.

Enduring the excruciating pain, Yuhara knew this was the path to awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan. The system was forcibly amplifying his mental energy, pushing it to its limits.

Fortunately, the pain subsided after what felt like an eternity. His mental energy stabilized, and the pain in his eyes eased, replaced by a spreading warmth. He knew it was over.

"This is Glorious Evolution?" Yuhara murmured, shakily standing up. He wiped the blood from his eyes and slowly opened them. Instantly, a powerful, fearsome energy radiated from him...

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