The Third Hokage slowly exhaled a smoke ring: "The Yamanaka Clan's spiritual energy is like a match thrown into a bonfire. That child from the Yamanaka Clan has decent Yin Release, but it's far from enough to affect an Uchiha Sharingan. It should be the Dojutsu Power left by Itachi. They are brothers, so their Dojutsu Power has a natural affinity. Coupled with Sasuke's frequent practice to awaken his Sharingan recently, his hard training inadvertently strengthened this Dojutsu Power, which was stimulated by the Yamanaka Clan's Secret Technique."
Naruto's eyes widened, as if listening to an incomprehensible scripture. He didn't know what they were talking about, and several times he tried to interject, but Iruka covered his mouth.
The Third Hokage asked, "Kakashi, can you resolve this Dojutsu Power?"
What was clearly an incomparably precious Dojutsu Power had now become an obstruction. Using the Mangekyo Sharingan consumes Dojutsu Power, and once it's used, it's gone. The Third Hokage knew this information, and he thought it would benefit all parties if Kakashi could absorb this Dojutsu Power.
Kakashi immediately shook his head: "I'm sorry, Lord Third, I can't do it. After all, these aren't my eyes."
"You can't do it? Then this is troublesome..." The Third Hokage also hesitated.
His understanding of the Sharingan wasn't small, but it wasn't extensive either. Even with his vast experience, he was stumped at this moment.
What to do? They couldn't just call Itachi back now, could they? If Itachi saw his younger brother in this state, wouldn't he go crazy?
The two fell silent. Naruto's eyes narrowed into slits, his head full of question marks. What were these adults talking about? What about eyes, eyes?
Kakashi suggested: "Lord Third, why don't we ask Senior Inoichi to come and take a look? Perhaps he'll have a solution."
"Hmm, alright, Iruka, please go invite Inoichi. Oh, and while you're at it, please invite Hiashi as well."
A quarter of an hour later, Yamanaka Inoichi and Hiashi Hyuga arrived at the Hokage's office one after another.
Following them were the uninvited Danzo Shimura, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado, the three Hokage Advisors.
The moment the Third Hokage saw Danzo, he waved his hands repeatedly, signaling Iruka to quickly take Naruto away. What was about to happen and what was about to be said absolutely could not be seen by Naruto.
Iruka was fiercely loyal to the Third Hokage; he wouldn't hesitate even if asked to die. Upon receiving the order, he dragged Naruto away, pulling and tugging him forcefully.
Inoichi had already learned the whole story on the way. He quickly examined Sasuke and immediately defended his daughter: "This has nothing to do with Ino; it's a problem with this child's own Bloodline Limit."
Hiashi Hyuga also observed with his Byakugan. The Chakra within Sasuke was his own, with no signs of external manipulation. However, the Chakra gathered around Sasuke's eyes was indeed extremely violent. Judging by the Chakra's properties, it was highly compatible with the Uchiha Clan's Bloodline Limit. He also suspected that this was the Dojutsu Power left by Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi's Dojutsu Power was certainly far superior to Sasuke's. This uncontrolled Dojutsu Power naturally drilled into his eyes, but it didn't belong to Sasuke, and eventually it got stuck. This deduction was reasonable and logical; no one could find fault with it.
Hiashi Hyuga felt a certain amount of empathy, like a rabbit mourning the death of a fox. Danzo, on the other hand, had a different expression; he was very pleased, and a hint of a smile appeared on his usually gloomy face.
Anyone who caused trouble for the Uchiha Clan was someone he approved of!
He said darkly, "Hiruzen, hand this child over to me. You know, only Root can save him."
Are you sure that's 'saving' him? The Third Hokage scoffed, pretending to be deaf and ignoring Danzo.
When one plan failed, Danzo came up with another.
"The current problem is that his Sharingan cannot be activated. Actually, if we just remove his original eyes and replace them with an already activated Sharingan, the Dojutsu Power problem would naturally be solved."
His peripheral vision glanced at Kakashi.
Kakashi remained silent.
Dig out the eyes of his important subordinate and replace them for Sasuke? What a joke! This time, the Third Hokage couldn't pretend not to hear.
He sternly rebuked: "This is my last warning to you. Don't challenge my bottom line again."
Danzo didn't take the Third Hokage's so-called "last warning" seriously at all. He sneered, stood aside, and said nothing more.
Utatane Koharu, however, meticulously examined Sasuke.
This old woman was also a subordinate of the Second Hokage in her youth, possessing both beauty and strength. Back then, she was undoubtedly a cun hua.
Now that she was old, she hadn't fought for many years, and her abilities had deteriorated significantly, but the keen eyesight honed through the Shinobi World War remained.
The old woman said in an ambiguous tone: "We don't have Tsunade's medical means, and I don't believe Tsunade would specifically come back for someone from the Uchiha Clan. This Dojutsu Power is the source of the pain. Judging by the current trend, once he tries to refine Chakra again, it will break through the small Sealing Technique you left, Hiruzen. The ultimate outcome will be for him to die from the pain. Hiruzen, seal his Chakra pathways with the Five Elements Seal, and let him live his life as an ordinary person."
The old woman's words were even harsher than Danzo's. Her tone seemed to be for his own good, but no one knew her true intentions.
Danzo glanced at the old woman sinisterly but said nothing. It wasn't impossible for the Uchiha's sole remaining member to become a cripple, as long as it brought misfortune to the Uchiha Clan.
The Third Hokage coughed: "You know Itachi is still out there. We had an agreement with him, and we must fulfill our promises. That is the most basic bottom line."
Utatane Koharu said without emotion: "Then you call him back and let him save his brother. As for this old woman, I have no way to treat him."
I didn't even call you here! You came on your own! The Third Hokage silently smoked, not speaking.
Advisor Homura Mitokado, who had been silent, said: "None of us really understand the process of awakening the Sharingan, and we're not clear about the specific situation of the Uchiha Clan's Dojutsu Power. Koharu's words have some merit. My suggestion is also to first seal this agitated Dojutsu Power along with the Chakra. After he wakes up, we can see if he can activate his Sharingan and absorb this Dojutsu Power himself."
Utatane Koharu nodded; this was her original suggestion. Danzo also expressed agreement. With all three Advisors in agreement, the problem returned to the Third Hokage. What should he do?
The Third Hokage was very hesitant. Sealing was easy, but what then? Sealing was essentially a form of solidification, often irreversible. The Third Hokage was very skilled in Sealing Technique. He estimated that if a Five Elements Seal was applied now, this Dojutsu Power, which would normally be absorbed by the body, would undergo new changes. By then, not to mention Sasuke, even if Itachi returned, he wouldn't be able to absorb it.
Ino's Mind Body Switch Technique was one change, and his own Five Elements Seal would be a second change. This strange Dojutsu Power undergoing two consecutive changes would very likely end up being unabsorbable, like a tumor accompanying Sasuke for the rest of his life.