NOVEL NEXT Chapter 5: Chapter 4: Ties That Bind
The years passed, and Ryuji grew older, refining his skills with both the Thousand Demon Daggers and the Sharingan. He became a force within Konoha, but his growing power began to draw the attention of those who felt threatened by him. Tensions within the village began to rise, particularly as the Second Hokage's policies towards the Uchiha clan started to grow increasingly strained. The boy who was once seen as a prodigy was now being watched.
Meanwhile, the Sannin—Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru—grew closer, their skills becoming legendary. Ryuji often found himself on the opposite side of the village's politics, watching as the Sannin formed bonds that would last a lifetime, while he remained a solitary figure, bound only to the Uchiha clan's traditions.
As the years went on, Ryuji's mastery over his powers continued to grow. The Mangekyo Sharingan allowed him to use abilities such as Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo. His connection with his summon, the chameleon, grew deeper, allowing him to merge his own techniques with those of the chameleon's stealth and agility.