The night sky was like a vast canvas, scattered with countless stars shimmering like pearls on a black velvet cloth.
Shinomiya Uzumaki kicked open the door of his house and strolled inside, his movements relaxed and unhurried.
Entering the spacious hall, he casually tossed Sasuke onto the plush sofa and made his way toward the bedroom with a leisurely pace.
After about half an hour, freshly showered and dressed in clean clothes, Shinomiya Uzumaki walked back into the hall. His new outfit made him feel even more comfortable, as if his entire being had been refreshed.
"Aren't you awake yet?"
Noticing Sasuke still asleep, he smacked his lips indifferently and decided to let him continue his dream meeting with Duke Zhou.
Settling down cross-legged next to Sasuke, Shinomiya Uzumaki rubbed his hands together, barely able to hide the excitement in his eyes. He pulled up the interface of the Gold Coin Mall.
Although his funds were running low, he had still managed to accumulate 230,000 gold coins. A significant portion—100,000 gold coins—came from Sasuke's generous contribution. Naruto had also sponsored another 100,000, while Danzo had reluctantly parted with 20,000, which, while modest, was still something.
Combined with the 10,000 gold coins he had left from his previous enhancements, this amount was more than enough to push him to new heights.
As the Mall Interface opened, Shinomiya Uzumaki already knew exactly what he wanted.
There was one area that he desperately needed to strengthen.
After a few moments, only a select few options remained on the screen:
[Eye Technique: Sharingan (Uchiha Itachi model) – 100,000 gold coins]
[Eye Technique: Sharingan (Uchiha Sasuke model) – 100,000 gold coins]
[Eye Technique: Sharingan (Uchiha Madara model) – 100,000 gold coins]
[Eye Technique: Sharingan (Uchiha Shisui model) – 150,000 gold coins]
"What a bargain!" Shinomiya Uzumaki couldn't help but exclaim.
Of course, this was a relative term. A hundred thousand gold coins was no small amount, but compared to Obito's Sharingan, which was priced at a staggering 300,000 gold coins, these were practically a steal.
There was a reason why Obito's eyes were so expensive. With the ability to manipulate space-time ninjutsu, a single eye could turn the ninja world upside down. A pair? Invincible. It was, without a doubt, a god-tier power.
"Which one should I choose...?"
Yes, his target for this round of enhancements was none other than the Sharingan.
In terms of ninjutsu, he had the Wood Style. His taijutsu was already enhanced by his Immortal Body, making him almost unstoppable in both areas. However, he had a glaring weakness—genjutsu susceptibility.
That had to change.
When it came to countering genjutsu, what could be better than the Sharingan?
With such a pair of eyes, most genjutsu could be effortlessly nullified. Even powerful techniques like Tsukuyomi or Jiraiya's Toad Confrontation Chant could be countered with enough vigilance.
However, faced with these high-tier Sharingan choices, he found himself hesitating.
"Amaterasu and Flame Control are both highly offensive, but their functions somewhat overlap… Tsukuyomi is powerful, but do I really need a genjutsu-based ability?"
His style was more brute force. Why rely on illusions when he could crush opponents with raw power?
"Maybe I should consider Kotoamatsukami instead? Mind control is a pretty tempting ability…"
That said, he hadn't even truly exerted himself in battle yet.
The last few skirmishes had been too easy. The Ninja God, the Yellow Flash, and the Master of Forbidden Jutsu were still around. Any serious threats could be handled by them without breaking a sweat.
Even if they left, he still had Sasuke and Naruto, both of whom were already at near unstoppable levels.
Thinking about it, Shinomiya Uzumaki realized something.
He could probably retire early and enjoy a peaceful life.
Others would take care of everything anyway.
"Still, I should get a Sharingan just in case. I wouldn't want to be caught off guard by a genjutsu user one day."
While contemplating his choices, his fingers kept scrolling down the store interface.
Then—
A peculiar item caught his eye.
"Huh?"
Shinomiya Uzumaki's attention was immediately drawn to a new listing.
[Single Magatama Sharingan – 10,000 gold coins]
At first glance, it seemed unimpressive. It lacked mention of any Mangekyō-level powers, and nothing stood out.
However—
The real selling point was in its description.
[A pair of original Sharingan with the potential for evolution. As the user grows, so too will the eyes, eventually awakening a unique Mangekyō ability tailored to their soul.]
"Hiss…"
Shinomiya Uzumaki inhaled sharply.
This was it.
A truly original Mangekyō Sharingan.
No pre-existing abilities like Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, or Flame Control. Instead, a power shaped entirely by his own unique mind and abilities.
Excitement surged through him.
What kind of Mangekyō ability would he awaken?
He wasn't particularly specialized in anything. His strengths were balanced across all areas. With that foundation, what kind of power would his Mangekyō Sharingan manifest?
Curiosity burned in his chest.
"Buy it!"
With a decisive wave of his hand, he confirmed the purchase. 10,000 gold coins vanished from his balance.
Almost immediately, a faint stinging sensation spread through his eyes.
Shinomiya Uzumaki resisted the urge to rub them, enduring the discomfort for a full minute.
Finally, the strange feeling faded. He extended his hand, causing a slender wooden branch to sprout from his palm. With it, he retrieved a mirror from his bedroom.
Gazing into his reflection, his pupils were no longer black.
A deep red glow had taken over, and within each eye, a single magatama spun slowly, its symmetry exuding an air of mystery.
[One Magatama Sharingan unlocked: Enhanced perception, the ability to see through standard genjutsu, and track high-speed movements.]
The system's notification appeared in his mind.
"Let's keep going."
Shinomiya Uzumaki wasn't stopping at one tomoe.
Without hesitation, he invested 20,000 gold coins, upgrading his eyes to Two Tomoe Sharingan.
Another 30,000 gold coins took him to Three Tomoe Sharingan.
Finally, at the final stage, he poured 100,000 gold coins into the upgrade—
Mangekyō Sharingan unlocked!
The three tomoe spun wildly, merging and reshaping into a brand-new pattern.
But when he saw the final result, his expression stiffened.
"This pattern…"
It looked familiar.
A wave of realization hit him.
"Wait… Isn't this… QQ Penguin?!"
His eyes widened in disbelief.
Even in black and white, the scarf-wearing penguin icon was unmistakable.
Just as he was processing this absurdity, the chat group notification sound suddenly chimed.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations! Your chat group has leveled up, unlocking new functions!]
[You have received VIP privileges and a 20% discount on all Gold Coin Mall purchases!]
"…The case is solved."
Shinomiya Uzumaki sighed, feeling both amused and defeated.
It seemed this chat group really was made by Hikumichi
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