Chapter 263: Mangekyō Sharingan

Everyone noticed Sasuke's strange look. He even surprised some...

So he was able to gain the loyalty of the Uchiha... Homura mentally became wary. Koharu smiled narrowly. Hiruzen nodded contentedly, proudly looking at his student. The relationship with Uchiha Sasuke is clearly a good thing.

"In any case, I'm not interested in power, nor in experiments on comrades in the style of Orochimaru." At a difficult moment, I will intervene, as in the battle with the Kazekage recently. If you want to control me, it's already too late.

When Homura and Koharu nodded at the same time, Shikamaru smiled again.

“By the way, since I have a chance, I want to show you the progress of my student.

- Student?

Is he your student?

Many were surprised, but quickly realized that everything was logical, otherwise why would he look at him with such reverence?

Sasuke looked nervously at Shikamaru.

- Shall I show it?

Yes, show them your power!

The guy nodded and his gaze changed back to confident, he looked at all the old people in turn, and then his eyes changed dramatically. The normal Sharingan has been transformed into a Mangekyo! Two scarlet flashes have been transformed into two blood-colored six-pointed stars!

- T-this is...

"Mangekyō Sharingan!" Koharu blurted out in shock as she stood up abruptly, “He has those eyes?! Where?!

Sasuke chuckled arrogantly and proudly replied:

“My teacher let me wake him up!”

“Amazing…” Hiruzen muttered, “But how?”

Shikamaru paused for a moment before replying with a grin.

- Secret. You can rest assured that I will gather enough strong people and the Uchiha clan is no exception. Although someone is to blame for what happened to them, as long as Sasuke lives, the clan will not disappear! The same goes for the Uzumaki. With me, the era of the strongest shinobi will come to the village very soon. Not a single village can compare with us. But, I came not only for this, I also need your loyalty.

Standing up, the man quickly examined the four old people and said with a grin:

Who wants to experience the power of my eyes? – in the same second, the guy’s eyes turned into darkness, in which two silver spheres instantly appeared.

“Those eyes…” — Koharu’s back was covered with cold sweat, she herself did not notice how she peered into this darkness and her soul seemed to begin to tighten. The woman wasn't the only one to make this mistake, everyone else tensed up as well and quickly averted their eyes.

“It won't hurt you, on the contrary, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. So who will dare?

Everyone looked at each other, they did not understand what he was talking about and what this scene was all about. Although some people doubted...

“I trust you,” Hiruzen said, standing up, “You can start with me.

"Okay," Shikamaru nodded and walked over to the old man, being only a meter away from him, his eyes immediately changed. The silver circle turned into gray and expanded, the other became pure white and a dark three-pointed star instantly appeared on it, its edges sharpened and distorted. In the next moment, the power of the eye rushed to Hiruzen! The old man immediately changed in his face and began to look at his skin with disbelief. He literally felt her change!

"Don't resist, try to control the chakra and not interfere with me," Shikamaru said calmly, continuing to focus the power of his eyes on the Third's face. Very quickly, his skin smoothed out and wrinkles disappeared after that. The former dark spots from old age began to evaporate at a noticeable speed ... Gray hair again began to acquire dark shades and in a matter of seconds, Hiruzen's entire appearance underwent tremendous changes. It's not an illusion - it's reality!

Koharu and Homura stared at their comrade in shock, they couldn't believe what they were seeing! Even Jiraiya stood up in shock.

- It's real? I can't believe...

After about half a minute, Hiruzen completely rejuvenated himself. His bones, blood, organs - the time of every cell in his body went back fifty years. He again became a young nineteen-year-old boy!

With uncontrollable tremors all over his body, the young man raised his hands...

Not wrinkles!

- Incredible! I... I even feel young! Ha ha, my back, my old bones, nothing hurts! He didn't even know how to react, continuing to say the first thing that came to mind. It's been a long time since the Third Hokage lost his composure!

"Amazing..." Jiraiya whispered in shock, shaking his head, "There are even jutsu in this world..."

Koharu's eyes trembled, seeing such Hiruzen, she imagined herself in her youth for a moment, remembering her beauty and that forgotten feeling of youth. Everything she wanted right now was right there with him... Turning her gaze to Shikamaru, the woman didn't know what to say...

"He... Who is he?"

“Done,” Shikamaru nodded contentedly, examining Hiruzen, “Now you can live your life again and become even stronger.”

Looking around at everyone in the room, he mentally chuckled. The reaction of the old people pleased him, especially Koharu, whose eyes sparkled with great anticipation.

- If you want to return your youth, we will discuss this issue personally in the future. You can come to my tower yourself. Turning around, Shikamaru clapped Sasuke on the shoulder and they immediately disappeared, leaving four shocked people alone with each other.

"Uh... He left," Jiraiya chuckled and walked over to Hiruzen looking at him in surprise:

“I can’t believe you are also young when you first started teaching me!” This guy is a wizard!

“Is everything that good?!” With a noticeable tremor in his voice, Hiruzen grabbed the student: “Give me a mirror!”

“Pha, I’m not your lady, where do you think I got a mirror from?”

“Y-here,” Koharu said. Hiruzen quickly peered into his reflection and blurted out in shock:

- What a handsome man I am!

Jiraiya laughed and patted the former old man on the back.

Don't be too happy, I'm still more beautiful!

The two laughed while Koharu and Homura looked at each other thoughtfully. Just by one look from the woman, the old man understood that she would definitely go to Shikamaru! What could be more desirable for a woman who has lost touch with youth? Of course, the possibility of returning it. The question is, how far is she willing to go for it?

With a long exhalation, Homura returned to his seat and shook his head.

“I won’t be able to resist myself ... So that’s what he was up to, wanted to seduce us with this? Cunningly and successfully... To return the strength of past years, and even appearance, even if I have to recognize him as the absolute leader of the village, I most likely will not refuse. It's not just about appearance, with past strength, I can surpass my past self, it will help the village a lot. Hiruzen certainly can. Koharu and I obviously won't stand by for long... This guy will definitely want our loyalty, otherwise he wouldn't show it. Also an Uchiha with a Mangekyo..."

Koharu was thinking about the same thoughts, and, however, they both turned out to be right - Shikamaru was counting on it. He wanted to make these elders obey him unquestioningly. Of course, he didn't dream about it as something desirable, as he could just kill them or throw them somewhere. But, it is worth recognizing, in the board they can be useful. If not becoming the leader of the village himself, Tsunade would definitely need helpers with experience. If these assistants will also obey him, even better.

"Cunning brat, I have no choice!" Koharu wanted to immediately go and ask Shikamaru for youth. She was even ready to recognize him as the oldest for the sake of this, to recognize him as her leader and master. To become a young beauty, but who will need respect from the younger ones? She was willing to trade even her authority as an elder for the chance to be young again! Life at first, full of the wisdom of an adult woman, is just a dream. All maturity errors can be easily avoided. Happiness can finally be found... a rare occurrence for a ninja, and here it is right in front of her. How can this be missed?

Shikamaru just gave the old people an opportunity they couldn't refuse. All that's left is to wait...