Ahead Lies Sorrow

"Yin and Yang fusion is an extremely long process, involving the genetic level, but Kagami at the time didn't have time to slowly fuse, and could only use the Mangekyo Sharingan to balance the Wooden Style power in his body..."

Shin'yu said softly, "After he lost his eyes, Hashirama's Yang Release power backlashed, and he became what he is now."

Nen was stunned, all expressions frozen on his face.

A gust of wind blew, scattering petals, the giant tree swayed, and the sea of flowers surged.

But Nen only felt a blockage in his chest, and sorrowful thoughts condensed into a large stone, making it hard for him to breathe.

He silently came to the big tree, reaching out to caress its rough and cold bark, as if at some moment, he could really feel the temperature.

A certain indescribable emotion filled his body, as if an electric current ran across his spine, the Two-Tomoe Sharingan automatically appeared, and then a third tomoe split out in a burst of red light.

"Do you hate me?" Shin'yu asked faintly.

"Senior's actions must have a deeper meaning," Nen said through gritted teeth.

Shin'yu pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "If one day, Tong Ren, for the sake of Hidden Leaf Village's interests, joins forces with Danzo to take action, attempting to kidnap you to Root, what would you do?"

"Tong Ren is my best friend, he would rather die than do such a thing." Nen turned to look at Shin'yu, his pupils scarlet, yet full of moisture.

"Yes, but Uchiha Kagami did."

Shin'yu smiled frankly, saying lightly, "By the way, my name is Uchiha Shin'yu, and I am his older brother."

Nen opened his mouth wide, feeling as if he had been struck by Five Thunderbolts in an instant.

Older... older brother...?

So, senior is my... uncle?

And father betrayed him for the sake of Hidden Leaf Village!??

"During the Warring States Period, our parents died at the hands of the Senju Clan. From a sentimental perspective, I can never forgive them. From a rational perspective, I also saw the decay of Hidden Leaf Village. I had already foreseen Uchiha Kagami's fate more than 20 years ago, so I left Hidden Leaf Village."

Shin'yu looked up at the night sky, his eyes clear, "But, Uchiha Kagami betrayed me, forcing me to confront Hidden Leaf Village. Speaking of which, I wasn't even as old as you are now..."

"He... why did he do that!" Nen couldn't help but ask, feeling unable to understand.

If it were him, he would definitely stand firmly on the side of his family. This had nothing to do with right or wrong, only because in his eyes, there was nothing more precious in this world than family.

Shin'yu spread his hands, his laughter containing a hint of sarcasm, "This is the truth about your father, dedicating himself to Hidden Leaf Village, only to be driven to a dead end by his own people, wanting nothing more than to die! He betrayed his only family, and was betrayed by the village he protected and the companions he cherished. This is him, Uchiha Kagami's tragic and ridiculous life!"

He sneered, he accused, his voice full of emotion under the cold moonlight, like a lonely god.

Nen's pupils trembled, Shin'yu's figure reflected in his eyes, and he could fully feel the undisguised... hatred from this uncle!

"I... I..." Nen stood up unconsciously, staggering towards Shin'yu, his lips pressed tightly together, "If that's the case, why was I born into this world? Neither Hidden Leaf Village, nor you... had any need to keep me..."

Shin'yu smiled slightly, his smile revealing a sense of freedom, "Letting you live is because of his dying request, your name... was also given by me."

Nen silently clenched his fists, his heart feeling as if it had been soaked in cold water, without any warmth, his stomach churning constantly.

"So... senior's care for me, teaching me Secret Technique, giving me expectations, granting me recognition, are all just because... of father's request?"

A cold aura spread, centered on Nen, spreading out like a cloak, and the surrounding flowers and plants began to curl their leaves.

In his mind, scenes from the past flashed like a revolving lantern.

A cold bed, expired bread, an empty room, the exclusion of his clan...

No one needed him, and no one acknowledged him.

Whether in the village or within the clan, he was a superfluous existence.

Until...

'Oh, right, you there... I find you relatively pleasing to the eye, so I'll give you this technique. Whether you train it yourself or hand it over to the village is up to you.'

From then on, the senior's existence became a ray of light in his heart, giving his already confused heart of a strong person a direction to strive towards.

Unconsciously, his goal of moving forward changed from "clearing his father's name" to silently "gaining the senior's approval."

Could it be... that all of this was built on a ridiculous betrayal?

Then what meaning was there to his life? What meaning was there to his existence?

"Heaven and earth are vast, yet I am alone..." he murmured, his eyes hollow.

Before Nen's expression could become completely despondent, Shin'yu spoke again, his clear voice drifting into Nen's ears:

"Don't be so discouraged. Back then, Kagami didn't directly tell me to take care of you."

"Wh... what?" Nen was somewhat stunned.

"His exact words were... your life is at my disposal." Shin'yu smiled slightly, "All my appreciation, encouragement, care, and cultivation of you are only because... you are worth it."

"I don't have him as a younger brother, but you will always be my nephew."

A certain emotion erupted like a tsunami, completely unable to be suppressed.

Nen suddenly opened his eyes, and in the flashing red light, three tomoe rotated and converged, then stretched out eight jet-black threads, in the scarlet pupils, as if a vermilion sunflower was blooming.

At this moment, his aura was chilling to the bone, his emotions surged, and tears couldn't stop welling up in his eyes.

Looking at those beautiful eyes, Shin'yu clicked his tongue in wonder.

"Awakening the Mangekyo at 11 years old, your talent seems to be even higher than Kagami's."

Nen's fingertips lightly caressed his eye sockets. So, this was the feeling of awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan?

He walked up to Shin'yu and, in the other's surprised gaze, knelt down.

"From childhood to adulthood, Nen has lived a solitary life, like duckweed without roots, only able to drift with the current. If it weren't for you, I might not have found any meaning in existence. Now that I know the truth, I am even more disgusted with the Hidden Leaf Village's despicable actions and no longer wish to return to that place. Apart from here, I can't find a home at all..."

Shin'yu was quite surprised, his narrow phoenix eyes blinked slightly, "Can I assume that you want to follow me?"

"I know my strength is weak and I am not worthy to accompany you, but I will prove my value and never let you down!" Nen said immediately.

"Oh? How do you want to prove it?"

"I know you value Orochimaru and Hiruko very much. Since I failed to complete the previous trial, let's take this as my test." Nen's eyes were sincere, with a hint of determination in his eyes, "If I can't assist them in finding the treasure, then I will immediately kill myself and never be a burden to you!"

"Please give me this chance, Uncle!" Nen kowtowed heavily, his voice resounding.

Shin'yu was suddenly stunned, the emotions that had been dormant in his heart for more than ten years seemed to be touched, causing ripples on the surface of the water.

Nen remained prostrate on the ground, kneeling and unable to rise, his entire back trembling with unease, like a little quail shivering in the rain.

For a moment, Shin'yu suddenly felt that he was so thin, such a small figure lying on the ground, his thin frame couldn't even support that tattered clan robe. He subconsciously reached out to his nephew, his fingertips trembling slightly.

In fact, he told Nen the whole truth today also to confirm his nephew's intentions.

If Nen showed cowardice, like his father, still harboring hope for the Hidden Leaf Village, then Shin'yu would have nothing to say and would sever ties with him from then on.

But the truth proved that this kid's personality was more like his uncle.

The palm that had been extended into the air quickly retracted.

"Okay, I'll give you this chance." Shin'yu said lightly.

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