Chapter 203 (1/2)

”Give me some time; I need some quiet!” Obito stood up quickly, thinking about his relationship with Madara.

At first, he just had a general impression of Madara, who was just a very powerful Shinobi to him. Both Konoha and the Uchiha did not give much care to his memory.

However, after being rescued by him and remaining by his side for so long, Obito's average impression of Madara improved greatly. He was more like a hero to him and less like a figure from history.

Now, knowing Madara's sinister intentions, Obito's good feelings toward him instantly disappeared.

”Ryo, why do you think Madara has chosen me?” Obito turned around and asked Ryo.

”I guess, it's because of the great amount of love your heart has to offer!”

”Love? What love?” Obito did not understand what Ryo was talking about.

”Obito, didn't you notice that? You're a very caring person! How many old grandmas have you helped and homeless animals have you rescued?”

”Wait, what does this have to do with Madara choosing me?” Obito interrupted Ryo

”Well it matters greatly! Do you know the conditions for the opening and evolution of one's Sharingan?”

Obito shook his head. He never had that high of a status in his clan. Even before becoming Minato's disciple, they never had much hope or pride in him. Therefore, they never put much time into teaching him such things.

Ryo said with a serious face and said: ”It what I just said; love!”

”Ryo, stop beating around the bush; just tell me what you know!” Obito said with some impatience.

Ryo nodded and explained to Obito: ”The Uchiha and the Senju were in war for hundreds of years, during the Warring States Period. The world has always thought that the Uchiha cherish technique as the source of their power, while the Senju are fueled by their love. I do not think that is the case; no clan knows more about love than the Uchiha!”

Ryo took off his contact lenses. He was also an Uchiha, and Obito knew that his possession of the Sharingan is nothing strange.

After saying that, Ryo activated the Mangekyo Sharingan before Obito's eyes.

The latter couldn't sit still when seeing Ryo's eyes. However, he seemed to understand what Ryo was talking about. After some thought he said: Does that mean that we Uchiha could open our Mangekyo Sharingan if we actively lose those who are important to us?”

”Yes. Madara wanted to activate your Mangekyo through killing Rin. Your love is much stronger than most, and same should be true for your sense of loss and despair that's caused by the loss of your love. He counted on turning your love into hatred, to make you the most powerful Uchiha you could be!”

”So, my Mangekyo is that strong?” Obito asked..

”It's very strong. You should have felt it when you were fighting the Mist!”

Obito recalled the scene where he slaughtered the Mist Ninjas, and he mechanically nodded.

”Alright! Let's stop with this Mangekyo topic! We need to talk seriously now! You….”

”Wait a minute, I have one last question. Ryp, how come your Mangekyo is opened?” Obito interrupted Ryo.

Ryo had no words for a second, and then told him of what happened.