UCHIHA JOURNEY TO MULTIVERSE

The crimson glow of Mali's newly awakened Sharingan flickered softly in the dim light of his grandfather Raigen's chamber. The sharp, searing pain that had gripped his head moments ago had faded, replaced by a strange clarity. It was as if the world itself had slowed, every sound and movement sharpened to perfect focus. Mali's eyes, now marked by the single tomoe of the Sharingan, reflected both wonder and determination.

Raigen studied his grandson intently, pride and concern swirling in his gaze. "Mali," he said quietly, "your Sharingan is unlike any I have seen in my seventy years. That single tomoe... it pulses with a power that rivals even the mangekyo."

Over the next several weeks, Mali trained relentlessly under Raigen's watchful eye. The techniques Raigen taught were ancient, passed down through generations of Uchiha who had walked the clan's darker paths. Mali's one-tomoe Sharingan granted him heightened perception—he could see movements as if time itself slowed to eighty percent speed. Unlike most one-tomoe users who could barely copy basic jutsu, Mali could replicate complex taijutsu sequences and mid-level genjutsu with startling ease.

"Your Sharingan carries the weight of our clan's true heritage," Raigen explained during their secluded training sessions. "You can see chakra flow, predict your opponent's moves, and cast illusions that bend reality itself. This is only the beginning."

The Island Sanctuary

Far across the ocean, Raigen's trusted spy returned with news that sent a ripple of excitement through the elders. Hidden beyond the stormy seas of the Land of Lightning, an ancient turtle of colossal size drifted silently—a moving island, isolated and shielded by natural barriers and thick mists. The spy's report described a sanctuary perfect for the Uchiha clan's secret exodus.

"Genbu," Raigen whispered reverently, recognizing the legendary turtle from ancient texts. "A fortress that moves with the ocean itself."

"Begin preparations quietly," Raigen ordered. "Only those we trust will know. Mali, you and your team must continue drawing attention here. Let the village watch your strength, not our plans."

The Challenge Circuit

Restless and eager to test their growing power, Mali's team—Kenji, master of fire; Takeshi, earth-wielder; Daigo, lightning-fast taijutsu expert; and Sora, skilled in water techniques—set out to challenge Konoha's elite clans.

Their first opponent was Haruto Hyuga, a fifteen-year-old prodigy wielding the Byakugan with near-360-degree vision and the famed Gentle Fist style. The fight took place in the Hyuga compound, with clan elders watching closely. Haruto launched an "Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms" assault, but Mali's Sharingan anticipated every strike, weaving fluidly between blows. With a single devastating counterattack, Mali defeated Haruto, leaving the clan in stunned silence.

Next was Shiro Aburame, commanding thousands of chakra-consuming kikaichu insects. Kenji's Qi-enhanced fire techniques incinerated the swarm with ease, leaving Shiro defenseless.

The Inuzuka clan sent Ryo and his ninken Shiba. Takeshi's earth-style jutsu created barriers that separated the pair, neutralizing their coordinated attacks. Both were trapped in earthen prisons, unable to continue.

Finally, Daiki Yamanaka, master of mind techniques, attempted his Mind Body Switch on Mali. But Mali's strengthened consciousness, bolstered by Qi cultivation and his Sharingan, repelled the attack, trapping Daiki in a psychic backlash that left him unconscious for days.

The Village Reacts

News of Mali's victories spread rapidly. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, reviewed the reports with growing concern. A six-year-old Uchiha with an awakened Sharingan leading a team of prodigious children defeating clan elites defied all expectations.

"Hokage-sama," his aide reported nervously, "Mali's team is challenging clans across the village. The entire village is talking."

Hiruzen exhaled thoughtfully. The Uchiha clan's delicate relationship with Konoha had always balanced on suspicion and respect. Mali represented a new, unpredictable force.

He summoned Danzo, his old rival.

"You've seen the reports," Hiruzen said. "The Uchiha are growing bold."

Danzo's thin smile betrayed his anticipation. "The Uchiha blood runs deep with ambition. Left unchecked, they threaten village peace."

"What do you propose?"

"Surveillance. Increased ANBU patrols. Root infiltration. We watch and control any threat before it grows."

Hiruzen hesitated but agreed. "We watch. We do not provoke."

The Shadows Deepen

That night, Root operatives moved silently through Konoha. Mali's home was watched; his friends' families discreetly questioned. The Uchiha compound was mapped meticulously. The elders felt the invisible pressure.

Raigen gathered his closest allies. "The village watches. We accelerate our plans. Mali, you and your team continue, but trust no one outside this room."

Mali's Sharingan spun slowly in the candlelight, reflecting the uncertain future ahead.