Chapter 38: The Strongest Genjutsu - Kotoamatsukami

Mangekyō!?

Seeing the Mangekyō Sharingan pattern appear in Shisui's eyes, the Third Hokage was deeply shocked!

The Third Hokage had always known that Shisui was regarded as the strongest Uchiha of his time. But he never imagined that Shisui had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan!

As a veteran of Konoha and a disciple of the Second Hokage, the Third Hokage knew exactly what the Mangekyō Sharingan meant for the Uchiha clan.

Although the Sharingan evolves from one tomoe to two tomoe, then three tomoe, and finally to the Mangekyō, the Mangekyō is a qualitative leap!

It's completely different from the incremental improvement brought by increasing the number of tomoe.

Moreover, the Mangekyō comes with unique eye techniques!

The Third Hokage felt a deep sense of fear.

He had calculated many things, but he had never anticipated that Shisui would awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan!

However, along with his fear, the Third Hokage also felt a strong sense of relief.

Fortunately, his Will of Fire had completely indoctrinated Shisui, leading him to voluntarily reveal such a significant trump card!

Otherwise, the consequences could have been disastrous!

"You said you can use your eye technique to prevent all of this?"

After a long silence, during which he calmed his heart, still trembling from the sight of the Mangekyō, the Third Hokage looked at Shisui with an inquisitive gaze.

"Yes, Third Hokage, my eyes hold a genjutsu known as Kotoamatsukami. It allows me to manipulate someone's mind and will without them realizing it," Shisui explained seriously. "With Kotoamatsukami, I can control the Uchiha leaders and make them abandon the idea of a coup."

"Hiss…" The Third Hokage couldn't help but take a sharp breath when he heard Shisui's words.

At the same time, he looked at Shisui with a horrified expression.

Kotoamatsukami, a genjutsu that can alter a person's will without their knowledge!?

Shisui's eye technique was unbelievably terrifying!

Even though this technique wasn't directly for combat, it was far more frightening than any combat-based eye technique!

"Hm, this eye technique is very powerful. If it could be used in negotiations with the other four great ninja nations…"

After taking some time to steady his emotions, the Third Hokage nodded and spoke up.

Indeed, with such a technique, they could make the other four great ninja nations submit to Konoha...

"Third Hokage, Kotoamatsukami can only be used once every ten years!" Shisui interrupted the Third Hokage's ambitious thoughts.

"I see, that makes sense!" The Third Hokage nodded upon hearing this, finding it reasonable.

A technique so powerful would be too much if it could be used freely!

"Alright, Shisui, go ahead. Whether the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha can be resolved depends on you now!"

After collecting his thoughts, the Third Hokage nodded and instructed Shisui.

"Yes!" Shisui responded with a heavy nod and then turned to leave.

At that moment, Shisui felt as if he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

The future of the Uchiha clan, and perhaps even the fate of Konoha itself, rested on him now!

"Perfect, absolutely perfect!" Watching Shisui's departing figure, the Third Hokage couldn't help but smile broadly.

Indeed, the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan and Kotoamatsukami was terrifying!

But so was Shisui's loyalty, which the Third Hokage had witnessed firsthand.

If Shisui could truly change the minds of the Uchiha leaders and make them loyal to Konoha, it would be ideal!

As the Hokage of Konoha, loyalty to Konoha meant loyalty to himself, didn't it?

Certainly, the power of the Uchiha clan was formidable and unsettling.

But if such power could be made to serve him, then there would be no problem at all!

Just imagine, with the Uchiha clan at his command, especially with Shisui's Mangekyō and Kotoamatsukami at his disposal!

The future would be nothing short of glorious!

Although Kotoamatsukami could only be used once every ten years, Shisui was still young, wasn't he?

At that moment, the Third Hokage felt that his decision to promote the Will of Fire in Konoha and to shape himself as a righteous and benevolent leader was the best decision of his life!

If not for that, would Shisui have been so loyal to him?

...

Meanwhile, in the Root base beneath the Hokage's office.

Unbeknownst to the Third Hokage, every word of the conversation in his office was being monitored by Danzo.

"Shisui has awakened the Mangekyō?"

"And the Mangekyō contains a terrifying genjutsu like Kotoamatsukami?"

"No, if Shisui succeeds, Hiruzen's position as Hokage will become even more unshakable!"

Danzo realized the implications, his eyes flashing with cold intent.