Chapter 498: Snowy: "I’ll Make Sure He Can’t Walk Again!"

This was the territory of Konoha. Winning would offend Konoha, and losing would only bring shame to oneself.

What made the situation even harder to accept was that winning didn't feel like much of an accomplishment either.

If Takuya's eyes weren't an issue and his strength was at its peak, defeating him would surely bring glory to the Hidden Cloud Village.

But the current Takuya was nearly blind, unable to use the Sharingan, and his strength had undoubtedly diminished by more than half.

Thus, defeating Takuya in this state was hardly a source of honor.

"Then tomorrow morning at nine sharp, at Konoha's Training Ground Four," Takuya decisively set the time and place.

The village's celebration was scheduled for noon, so they could settle the duel in the morning.

Finishing the fight before attending the celebration would be perfect. It would be a good opportunity to curb the Hidden Cloud Village's arrogance.

"Pakura, take them to their lodgings," Takuya instructed, delegating the task of guiding the Hidden Cloud Village delegation.

News of Takuya's eye problems spread like wildfire.

Previously, people had noticed him covering his eyes, but they merely assumed he was injured and didn't think much of it.

But now, thanks to the blunt remark from the young A of the Hidden Cloud, the truth was out.

It was big news.

"Tsunade-sama, there's an urgent matter."

"What is it?" Tsunade asked impatiently.

The past few days had been full of trouble, leaving Tsunade with barely any time to rest. Her bloodshot eyes revealed just how exhausted she was.

When Tsunade was sleep-deprived, her temper became explosive.

Yet the Anbu messenger had no choice but to report the situation, despite the risk.

He recounted the events at the village gates.

"What did you say? Takuya's eyes are having problems?"

Tsunade had previously asked Takuya about his eyes being covered, and his response had been, "They're a bit uncomfortable. They'll recover soon."

She hadn't thought much of it because she trusted Takuya's words. If there were a real issue, he would have sought her help immediately.

"Could it be...?"

A dark possibility crossed Tsunade's mind, and her face turned pale as her pupils constricted.

She remembered her granduncle, Tobirama Senju, mentioning that when a Uchiha's Sharingan evolved into a Mangekyō Sharingan, excessive use could lead to blindness.

Uchiha Madara was a prime example of this.

This wasn't mere slander against Madara but rather the truth behind his and Izuna's eye transplant. Even the Uchiha clan themselves were unaware of the full story.

After Madara's betrayal, this became one of his biggest scandals.

Anyone who would harm their own sibling couldn't be considered a good person.

Takuya had frequently used his Mangekyō Sharingan's power. Overuse of the Mangekyō could indeed result in blindness…

Tsunade couldn't stay calm. Ignoring the pile of unfinished work, she abruptly left the Hokage's office.

The sudden influx of outsiders also increased the pressure on the Uchiha clan, including Uchiha Mikoto, who was handling clerical duties.

"Clan leader?"

Mikoto looked up in surprise as Fugaku entered the room with a solemn expression.

"Mikoto, about Takuya's eyes…" Fugaku asked cautiously.

For this? Mikoto couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Takuya said his eyes have been feeling a bit uncomfortable lately, so he's covering them. He said they'll recover soon."

Recover…?

As someone with a Mangekyō Sharingan, Fugaku knew that once the Mangekyō's visual power was depleted, recovery was impossible.

The difference between the Mangekyō and the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan wasn't even clear to the Uchiha clan due to a lack of information.

So when the rumors started spreading, Fugaku believed them.

He recalled how often Takuya had relied on his Mangekyō's power in battle.

After hearing this from Fugaku, Mikoto's face turned pale. Without saying a word, she dashed out of the room.

"Sigh..."

Watching Mikoto's hurried departure, Fugaku let out a deep sigh.

Takuya's eye issues were not good news for the Uchiha clan.

Unaware of the chaos outside, Takuya sat on his sofa at home, holding Snowy.

"Snowy, tomorrow you'll handle that young A. Beat him thoroughly and don't hold back. That guy has a tough body, so don't worry about hurting him."

Someone had come knocking at his door; he couldn't just let it slide.

How to fight was up to him.

Letting Snowy take the stage would suffice.

After all, summoning beasts were also a part of one's strength.

"Understood," Snowy replied softly, blinking her large, watery eyes.

"Tomorrow, I'll teach that young A a lesson and vent your anger, Master!"

Snowy had been napping earlier and had no idea who this young A was.

But since Takuya had said to hit him hard, that was all she needed to know.

If Master said to beat him, then beat him. Not even his father could stop her.

She'd ensure he wouldn't be able to get out of bed and live normally for a while.

When Snowy made a promise, she followed through.

"Bang!"

Holding Snowy with a mischievous grin, Takuya's smile froze on his face.

"No matter how urgent it is, there's no need to barge in like that. That door is expensive!"

"Of all the things to worry about, you're concerned about the cost of the door?" Minato dragged Nawaki into the room, looking visibly anxious.

"What's going on with your eyes? Have you already lost your vision? Why didn't you tell us?"

"Takuya, you idiot! Do you even consider us your brothers? Your friends?"

Nawaki was furious, pointing an accusing finger at Takuya as he berated him. He looked so agitated it seemed he might start swearing.

What had Master done to upset them so much?

Snowy blinked in confusion. Did Master really have an eye problem? It didn't seem like it.

Even Nawaki, who usually feared Snowy, was too upset to care about her presence. That showed just how worried he and Minato were.

"????"

Takuya, the person in question, was completely dumbfounded.

"I already told you. My eyes are a bit uncomfortable, but they'll recover soon."

"Wait a second!"

"You didn't actually believe what that young A said, did you?"

"Come on, use your brains! You'd rather trust his words over mine?"

Takuya felt utterly speechless.

It was just a tactic to mock and provoke him. There was no reason why he, Takuya Yagami, could mock young A, but young A couldn't retaliate with some trash talk. And they fell for it?

If his eyes weren't evolving at the moment, he would've put these two idiots under a genjutsu, forcing them to perform a ridiculous dance together.

"Are you sure you're fine?" Minato still looked doubtful.

"While on a mission, I ran into Mikoto. She said your Sharingan's power is almost depleted. Once it's gone, you'll lose your sight. That's why I rushed here with Nawaki."

"What the hell!"

Takuya couldn't help but curse. Who the hell was spreading these rumors?

Wait a minute—only Fugaku would know about the Mangekyō's visual power consumption.

Could it be him?

Unbelievable.

Others spread rumors, and you added fuel to the fire? You're something else.

Just wait. I'll remember this!

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