Eyes of Shadows

Chapter 4: Uncovering the Past

My first weekend off from teaching at Justjstu High felt like a welcome break. I decided to spend it exploring the school, curious about what secrets it might hold. The campus was quiet, with most students enjoying their day off elsewhere. I wandered through the hallways, eventually finding myself drawn to the school library.

Inside, the scent of old books and the quiet rustling of pages filled the air. I walked between the rows of shelves, running my fingers over the spines of countless books. I had one goal in mind: to find any information about the L/N clan and their history.

After searching for a while, I came up empty-handed. There were no records, no mentions of the L/N clan. Frustrated but not deterred, I continued my search and stumbled upon a book about different dojutsu techniques. It detailed the Gojo clan's famous Six Eyes and how it shifted the balance of power in the sorcery world. As I flipped through the pages, I found a section about a dojutsu similar to mine, with powers reminiscent of the Sharingan.

Intrigued, I sat down and began reading. The book described the stages of awakening the dojutsu and its various powers. The information was scant but enlightening. It seemed that my eyes held a potential I had yet to unlock fully. Just as I was absorbed in the text, I felt a presence behind me.

Without warning, my eyes activated as a defense mechanism. I turned quickly to see Geto falling to the ground, surprised. My vision shifted, the colors and details of the room sharpening intensely before fading back to normal.

"Geto! I'm so sorry," I exclaimed, rushing to help him up.

He looked at me with a mixture of fascination and curiosity. "Your eyes... they activated."

I shook my head, still in shock. "I didn't even realize. They just... reacted."

Geto brushed himself off, sitting back down beside me. "What were you reading that triggered it?"

I pointed to the section in the book. "It briefly mentions my eyes, but there's not much information. I thought the school might have more about my clan."

Just then, Gojo walked into the library, noticing Geto on the floor. He burst into laughter. "Geto, what happened? Did Y/N knock you over with her new moves?"

Geto got up and smacked Gojo on the head. "Stop teasing, idiot. Y/N's eyes activated."

Gojo's expression turned serious. "Really? What did they look like?"

Geto described what he saw. "Her eyes changed, and I felt a surge of cursed energy in the room. It was powerful."

Gojo nodded thoughtfully. "If there's information about your dojutsu in that book, there might be more at my family's estate. They keep extensive records, especially about the Six Eyes."

I sighed, feeling a mixture of hope and anxiety. "I just want to figure things out. Find out how to control my power, not let it control me."

Gojo placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "I get it. My family isn't the nicest, but if there's information there that can help you, it's worth a visit. Just be prepared."

Geto chimed in. "How do you feel about all this, Y/N?"

"I want to learn how to activate my dojutsu on my own terms, not by accident," I admitted. "I need to get stronger because... I feel like something bad is going to happen."

Gojo and Geto exchanged a knowing look. They seemed to understand the ominous feeling that had been haunting me.

"Alright," Gojo said, pulling out his phone. "I'll call my driver. We'll head to the Gojo estate."

As we climbed into the car and began our journey, I couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension. I looked out the window, watching the scenery pass by. Geto and Gojo were silent, lost in their thoughts.

The drive was quiet, each of us wrapped in our own reflections. I wondered what we would find at the Gojo estate. Answers? More questions? I just hoped that whatever we discovered would help me understand my power and my past.

As we approached the imposing gates of the Gojo estate, Gojo turned to me. "Remember, my family can be... difficult. But we'll get through this together."

I nodded, determination steeling my nerves. "I just want to find the answers I've been searching for."

The gates creaked open, and we drove into the heart of the estate, ready to uncover the secrets it held.