Chapter 42
"What is that?"
"A green giant?"
There were cries of surprise in the stands!
The final match of the Chunin Exams was indeed full of unexpected situations.
The audience initially thought that Akihara Kagura's Wood Dragon was unparalleled. However, a semi-transparent giant in green appeared on the scene, killing the Wood Dragon with a single sword strike!
Everyone at the scene was staring hard at the situation in the arena. They quickly saw two figures beneath the translucent shell of the green giant.
Itachi Uchiha.
Shisui Uchiha.
No further guesswork was needed, as many had already understood the situation, given that most of the ninjas in the Leaf Village had heard of Shisui Uchiha's name.
"So, it was Shisui Uchiha who saved Itachi?"
"That green giant, is it a technique of Shisui Uchiha? I didn't expect Shisui Uchiha to have such a technique!"
Compared to these common people with limited vision, there were some who recognized Shisui Uchiha's technique, among them, many from the Uchiha clan knew the name of this technique!
"The legendary... Susanoo!"
"The ultimate realm of the Sharingan bloodline, a technique that can only be released by activating the Mangekyou Sharingan... Shisui has already mastered Susanoo!"
The morale of the entire Uchiha clan was greatly boosted!
Originally, these Uchihas were shocked by Akihara Kagura's Wood Release technique and felt that there would be no future for the Uchiha clan when Itachi was about to be defeated. Now, hope suddenly sprang up in their hearts again!
So what if there was another Wood Release ninja in the Leaf Village? The Uchiha clan also had the Mangekyou Sharingan that could counter the Wood Release!
"Is this... the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan?"
Itachi Uchiha looked at the green Susanoo in surprise, then turned to his friend who had saved him in the crisis, and slowly lowered his head.
In that instant...
Itachi almost thought he would die here.
However, just as the Wood Dragon was about to fall, Shisui Uchiha suddenly appeared beside him and activated Susanoo to block the Wood Dragon's attack.
"Shisui... you shouldn't have saved me."
As a child who was good at thinking from a young age, and under the guidance of Shisui Uchiha, Itachi had long understood the internal conflict between his clan and the Leaf Village.
The impact brought by Susanoo was too great.
Many of the Uchiha clan members believed in the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan and Susanoo. Shisui's Susanoo would undoubtedly reignite their ambitions!
"Itachi, what are you talking about?"
Shisui Uchiha patted Itachi Uchiha's head, smiling as he explained, "You are like my younger brother. How could I just sit back and let this happen?"
Shisui Uchiha looked up at the sky, "And I think my worries got the better of me. I originally saw the child's attack pause, did you use a Genjutsu on him?"
"Um..."
Itachi Uchiha slowly nodded, the three tomoe Sharingan in his eyes glowing red, and he softly said, "In that instant, I used the Sharingan to impose a Genjutsu on Akihara Kagura, but it seemed to be of no use..."
"No, it was useful."
Akihara Kagura's voice came from above.
The body of the Wood Dragon slowly disintegrated back into vines and fell.
Seeing the threat eliminated, Shisui's towering Susanoo also gradually dissipated. He curiously looked at Akihara Kagura who landed on the vines.
"At least your Genjutsu almost killed you."
Akihara Kagura looked at Itachi Uchiha, frowning, "When the examiner asked me to stop fighting, I was planning to do so, to fully enjoy the fear on your face. But then I fell into your Genjutsu and lost control of the Wood Dragon..."
"..."
Itachi Uchiha looked somewhat astonished.
"Hahaha..."
Shisui Uchiha couldn't help but laugh.
"..."
Akihara Kagura remained silent, of course, what he said was all lies.
With so many people in the stands at the Chunin Exam, Akihara Kagura didn't believe he could kill Itachi Uchiha on the spot, and even if he tried his best to kill Itachi, what great benefit would it bring?
He might end up being targeted by Shisui Uchiha.
Akihara Kagura stealthily glanced at Shisui Uchiha. This man looked harmless, but he might be the most dangerous person to him here.
His memories from the previous life provided a piece of information...
Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan could cast a unique Genjutsu.
Kotoamatsukami.
Kotoamatsukami was a technique with an astonishing effect. It could permanently alter a person's will and easily turn someone into a puppet of the caster.
Fortunately.
This Genjutsu named Kotoamatsukami had a cooling period of more than ten years, and Shisui Uchiha wouldn't rashly use it. He would save this technique for critical moments.
Naturally.
If Akihara Kagura really behaved recklessly in Konoha and showed any signs of endangering Konoha's safety, Shisui Uchiha wouldn't hesitate to use Kotoamatsukami on him...
He was a dangerous man.
It was a dangerous technique.
These were dangerous eyes.
Because anyone who obtained Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan could use the Kotoamatsukami Genjutsu inside this Mangekyou Sharingan. They could potentially use Kotoamatsukami on Akihara Kagura. Even just one eye of Kotoamatsukami Mangekyou Sharingan was enough.
Therefore, no one should obtain the Kotoamatsukami Mangekyou Sharingan, not even Shisui Uchiha, the owner of this pair of Mangekyou Sharingan...
Shisui Uchiha was not a man who could protect his own eyes. He, who was bound by the thinking of the ninja world, would never realize how much trouble these eyes could cause if they fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives.
Those who liked to use such despicable means would never miss a chance to acquire Kotoamatsukami once they knew of its real power.
Akihara Kagura was not one of them.
The method of using Kotoamatsukami to forcefully change someone's will and compel them to obey commands was way too crude.
"Boring."
Akihara Kagura slightly lowered his head.
"..."
Itachi Uchiha seemed a bit at a loss.
Did this guy find fighting with me boring?
"Alright, alright."
Shisui Uchiha patted Itachi Uchiha's shoulder and started speaking with a smile, "Don't mind the outcome of this moment. You two youngsters have a long future ahead!"
After comforting Itachi Uchiha, Shisui looked at Akihara Kagura with anticipation, "Both of you possess powerful Kekkei Genkai, just like the First Hokage Hashirama Senju and his friend Uchiha Madara who founded Konoha together. I hope that you and Itachi can train together in the future and jointly protect the future of Konoha..."
"Yes..."
Itachi Uchiha would always listen to Shisui's teachings.
"Then do your best to protect Konoha."
Akihara Kagura looked at Itachi Uchiha and nodded.
Compared to Shisui Uchiha who could only shout to stop the fight, Genma Shiranui, who is supposed to be the proctor, seems somewhat lacking.
However...
Shisui Uchiha is still too naive.
In this Chunin Exam, Shisui Uchiha used Susanoo to stop Akihara Kagura's Wood Dragon, thoroughly igniting the ambition of the Uchiha clan.
Can Susanoo handle the Wood Release of the First Hokage?
Can it not handle the high-ranking officials of Konoha under the Third Hokage?
Someone ignited a pile of dry straw by hand, but forgot that they didn't have the ability to extinguish the fire. Unless they use their life to extinguish the flames they've kindled...
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