Naruto: The Rise Of Uchiha

In the secret chamber beneath Uchiha Fugaku's study, a black vortex swirled ominously.

"Corpse smelting," Fugaku muttered, tossing another corpse of the Kaguya clan into the vortex. He watched intently as the process began, knowing the limits of what he sought to achieve.

Moments later, the process was complete.

The room fell silent except for Fugaku's slow, deliberate breathing. Though there were still more Kaguya clan corpses available, he chose not to proceed.

"We've reached the limit," he murmured, stepping back from the vortex.

It was clear to him now that continuing to smelt the corpses would no longer yield any improvement. Several consecutive attempts had failed to enhance the bloodline further, confirming his suspicions that the Corpse Bone Vein had reached its peak.

"As expected, it's impossible to evolve the Corpse Bone Vein into the Co-Killing Gray Bone simply by smelting the corpses of the Kaguya clan."

His voice carried a note of regret. While he had anticipated this outcome, he couldn't entirely suppress the disappointment of reaching the ceiling of the bloodline's potential.

Taking a deep breath, Fugaku refocused. Though the evolution he desired remained out of reach, he turned his attention to the current state of the Corpse Bone Vein.

With over fifty Kaguya clan corpses smelted, the bloodline had ascended to an extraordinary level.

"The current strength of the Corpse Bone Vein bloodline should be comparable to Uchiha Madara's Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and Senju Hashirama's Wood Release. In theory, it could even achieve super-shadow-level combat power."

The realization brought a faint smile to his lips.

Despite failing to attain the Co-Killing Gray Bone, the power he had amassed was nothing short of monumental. His current Corpse Bone Vein bloodline rivaled the legendary bloodlines of Madara and Hashirama, known for their overwhelming strength.

"It's a pity," Fugaku sighed, "that the Corpse Bone Vein ninjutsu I've obtained so far only reaches the Kage level. There's nothing here that can fully unleash this bloodline's super-shadow-level potential."

He had practiced the Corpse Bone Vein techniques thoroughly in recent days. Though the Kaguya clan had once been a powerful force, it was clear their heritage lacked the legacy of super-shadow-level techniques.

Perhaps no member of the clan had ever reached such heights, or perhaps those techniques had been lost to time.

"Still," Fugaku mused, "bloodline strength is the foundation. With this power, creating a super-shadow-level technique is only a matter of time and effort."

A determined glint appeared in his eyes.

"If Naruto Uzumaki could create powerful techniques based on the Rasengan, I can certainly develop a super-shadow-level Corpse Bone Vein ninjutsu. When I do, my strength will truly ascend to the super-shadow level."

His confidence was unshaken.

Moreover, smelting so many Kaguya clan corpses had granted him more than just bloodline power. He could feel his innate talents in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and even perception had risen significantly.

"The Kaguya clan's physical prowess and mastery of taijutsu have further enhanced my abilities. This will greatly accelerate the development of new techniques."

Fugaku smiled faintly. Though creating super-shadow-level techniques would take time, the journey itself promised to make him even stronger.

Even now, the Corpse Bone Vein offered him immense combat potential. With bloodline strength far surpassing the shadow level, even his existing techniques would exhibit extraordinary power.

It was as if the same fire jutsu performed by an ordinary Uchiha became devastating when wielded by Madara. The difference in power was staggering.

With this level of bloodline strength, the Corpse Bone Vein had undoubtedly become Fugaku's most potent Kekkei Genkai, surpassing even the Mangekyō Sharingan.

In a dark chamber at the Root base, Danzo Shimura sat cross-legged, a cold glint in his one visible eye.

"Master Danzo, the president of the Taihe Chamber of Commerce, Taihe Yangshi, has been successfully captured," reported a masked Root ninja kneeling before him.

The recent attack on the Taihe Chamber of Commerce's caravan had been orchestrated by Root. Their goal was not the goods but the capture of the influential Taihe Yangshi.

"Good," Danzo said flatly.

He had expected nothing less. The group of over a dozen Root ninjas sent to intercept the caravan included an elite jonin, ensuring a clean and decisive operation.

"Did any Uchiha members survive?" Danzo asked, his tone as sharp as a blade.

"No, sir. All members of the Uchiha team have been eliminated," the ninja replied. He produced two transparent containers filled with liquid, each holding a collection of Sharingan.

"These are the eyes we recovered. Two pairs of Two-Tomoe Sharingan and four pairs of One-Tomoe Sharingan."

Danzo reached for the containers, examining the prized eyes with an appraising gaze.

"These will make fine additions," he muttered with a smirk. "They'll serve as perfect consumables for that technique."

Placing the containers aside, his expression darkened. "Proceed with the next phase of the plan."

"Yes, Master Danzo," the masked ninja replied. He hesitated briefly before voicing a concern.

"What if the Uchiha Clan's rescue team isn't led by Uchiha Fugaku?"

Danzo's lips curled into a sinister smile.

"Then kill every single one of them until Fugaku comes himself."

The coldness in his voice was chilling. He was determined to draw Fugaku out of Konoha, no matter the cost.

If the Uchiha clan's initial response didn't include Fugaku, the deaths of their team would force the clan leader to act personally.

"Understood," the Root ninja said, bowing deeply before departing.

Left alone, Danzo's smile widened.

Uchiha Fugaku's days were numbered.

(End of Chapter)

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