I Am Fugaku Uchiha

Obito's embrace tightened around Kakashi, his tears flowing . "You're alive… I'm so glad."

Kakashi, caught off guard, squirmed uncomfortably. "Hey, hey, get off me, you idiot!"

Rin smiled at the emotional reunion. "Come on, Obito, stop crying. You're making your Sharingan tear up too."

"Sharingan?" Obito released Kakashi and stared into his friend's eyes, noticing the drastic change.

Fugaku observed the trio with a sigh. He used to admire Kakashi's personality, but now he finds himself senior in the clan.

"Alright, Obito, you've awakened the Sharingan. Have fun with it!"

"But… But, sensei… genjutsu?" Obito, still shaken by the genjutsu, stammered in fear, haunted by the threat he had unknowingly made against the clan leader.

Fugaku waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry about that. It was just a test. If you don't want the genjutsu to become reality, use your eyes well and get stronger!"

"Yes... Patriarch." Obito bowed respectfully to Fugaku and departed with Kakashi and Rin, determined to navigate the challenges ahead and master the newfound power within his Sharingan.

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As Obito departed with his friends, Fugaku's expression shifted to a more serious demeanor. "He has a two-tomoe Sharingan and a lot of potential. But this method of awakening the eye won't work for everyone in the clan."

Fugaku had employed the Box of Bliss experience. He then utilized his Sharingan to cast a genjutsu, making the illusion feel astonishingly real. To ensure the effectiveness of the genjutsu, he had asked Obito to bring Kakashi and Rin along, knowing the depth of Obito's attachment to them.

Recognizing that not all clan members shared such strong bonds or had a clear purpose in life, Fugaku pondered this significant challenge.

In the garden, Mikoto approached Fugaku with admiration in her eyes. "Honey, you really helped that kid awaken his Sharingan."

Amazement filled her heart as she thought about the traditional method of awakening, usually involving the loss of loved ones. She had observed Fugaku's Sharingan eyes when she walked out, puzzled by the unconventional approach.

Fugaku turned to her, a slow smile forming. "Yes, but the exact effect needs more research and experiments."

Intrigued, Mikoto asked, "How did you do it?"

Fugaku, choosing not to speak, conveyed his explanation through a genjutsu, leaving Mikoto astounded. "Genjutsu?"

Mikoto contemplated whether other clan members had attempted to awaken their eyes through genjutsu. Although genjutsu could evoke emotions as real as reality, its intensity might not be sufficient to open the Sharingan.

"It's truly amazing. Itachi will have a father as his teacher. Last time, you taught Obito the Phoenix Sage Fire Technique in less than half a day. This time, you awakened his eyes in a short time."

Mikoto couldn't help but feel a sense of pride, her admiration for her husband growing even stronger. She cherished his strength, not just as the head of the clan but as a remarkable individual.

Fugaku's confusion deepened upon hearing about Obito's rapid mastery of the Phoenix Sage Fire Technique. "In less than half a day? He learned it from me."

Mikoto confirmed, "Yes, he came to you, and you taught him."

A sudden idea struck Fugaku, his expression turning astonished. Could it be possible that his own blood played a role in Obito's accelerated learning?

The notion lingered, and Fugaku contemplated the implications. However, he hesitated to test the theory on someone else immediately. While it was easy to influence a young individual like Obito to grow stronger, repeating the process with others might raise questions and potentially lead to trouble.

Puzzled by this dilemma, Fugaku sighed, attempting to calm his curiosity. He knew he needed a good excuse or reason to pursue his investigation. In this world, besides Mikoto, the only person he felt he could trust was Akihiko.

Days passed as Fugaku wrestled with the idea. He recognized the risks of experimenting within Konoha and contemplated taking the endeavor to the battlefield. That was where most of his clan members and allies were, providing a more controlled environment for such testing.

As he considered space-time ninjutsu, Fugaku observed that most techniques in this realm were tied to ocular abilities—Mangekyo, Rinnegan, and Rinne Sharingan.

The exceptions, like Flying Thunder God, summoning, or the use of storage scrolls, were not conducive to spatial traversal. If he desired true spatial manipulation, he understood that he needed to evolve his eyes. However, even evolving the Mangekyo didn't guarantee reaching the Rinnegan, as he lacked any connection like Indra and Asura.

Fugaku massaged his temples, battling a persistent headache. The idea struck him—perhaps Jiraiya could take him to Mount Myoboku and consult the old toad sage. It seemed like a reasonable plan, and with that thought in mind, he rose from his seat and left his dwelling.

However, when Fugaku arrived at Jiraiya's home, the legendary ninja was nowhere to be found. Determined, Fugaku inquired around until he finally discovered Jiraiya's location.

To his surprise, Jiraiya was at the bathhouse. "This white-haired guy really likes this place," Fugaku mused, a hint of amusement in his thoughts.

Entering the unfamiliar territory of a bathhouse in this world, Fugaku noticed the wooden partition that separated the men's and women's baths. He navigated through the steam-filled environment until he spotted Jiraiya.

There, amidst the soothing hot spring, Jiraiya was in a state of meditation. A smile crept across his face when he noticed Fugaku's arrival.

"You want to fly, don't you? I know a place where you might be able to try  it. Jiraiya's words echoed with an air of intrigue, sparking Fugaku's curiosity about the possibility of unlocking new abilities through unconventional means.

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