Naruto Tenseigan Reborn: Toneri's Time-Traveling Romance

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Months blurred as Toneriimmersed himself in his role, never voicing complaint or hesitation. Orochimaru had taken notice, assigning ever more vital tasks to his obedient subject.

"Monitor the incubation chamber pressures. Adjust the somatic infusion as needed," Orochimaru commanded one day. "Do not fail me."

"It will be done, Lord Orochimaru," Toneri inclined his head respectfully before moving to comply. None could have guessed his disgust at facilitating such inhuman experiments. But he would do what was needed for the future.

Bit by bit, Toneri's own lost powers slowly regenerated in tandem with his assigned tasks. Chakra control came easiest, followed by heightened sensory perception. One day he awoke to find his tenseigan flickering to life once more.

In those moon-like eyes, Orochimaru only saw increased visual prowess, never guessing at their true lineage. And so Toneri was granted access to ever more restricted labs and data. He immersed himself in studying all aspects of Orochimaru's cursed seal research.

Soon Toneri could activate the first stage of his own facial markings at will. He kept that newfound weapon concealed, biding his time until the moment was right. No matter the cost, he would find a way back to Hinata.

Until then, he played the dutiful servant. None could guess that behind Toneri's respectful facade, he silently vowed: By my blood and hers, I will see destiny rewritten!