Chapter 190: Uchiha Akira’s Susanoo and Its Divine Artifact

The reason Uchiha Akira's Sharingan is golden isn't because it mutated. It's because his eyes have transformed into Golden Dragon Eyes, so when the Sharingan is activated, its base color remains gold!

This is similar to how, in the original series, Naruto's eyes change when using Kurama's chakra, turning into vertical slit beast eyes. And when he uses Sage Mode, his eyes take on the horizontal frog-like pupils.

When both Sage Mode and Kurama's chakra are used together, the combination creates a cross-shaped appearance.

Now, after Akira temporarily granted Orochimaru the power of the Sharingan, his snake-like pupils morphed into the crimson form of the Sharingan.

With a simple thought, Orochimaru rotated the three tomoe within his eyes, which soon evolved into the Mangekyō Sharingan.

It was an instinctual feeling, much like how breathing comes naturally from the moment you're born. As the Mangekyō took shape, Orochimaru glanced at Akira, and with a flick of his wrist, blue lightning gathered in his palm—the infamous Chidori.

Afterward, the Chidori dissipated, and Orochimaru swiftly formed hand seals, causing several trees to burst forth from the ground.

It was clear that Orochimaru had used Akira's left-eye ability, Extraction, to steal both the Chidori and Wood Release techniques from Akira!

"So, this is the power of the Sharingan... no, the Mangekyō Sharingan. Such a magnificent power!"

Given Orochimaru's long-standing obsession with the Sharingan, finally being able to experience the true strength of the Mangekyō thrilled him.

It felt like a man finally getting to play the video game console he had been dreaming of for years!

That level of satisfaction washed over Orochimaru. And the best part? He could enjoy the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan without needing to transplant new eyes or switch bodies.

It was like borrowing a friend's console for a few days and enjoying every moment of it!

Beyond the unique eye abilities, the visual prowess of the Mangekyō Sharingan was equally astounding.

It was as if the world had shifted from a blurry, static-filled screen to crystal-clear, high-definition imagery.

The Sharingan's core visual enhancement was remarkable in itself!

Back in the day, Orochimaru had been utterly captivated after watching Uchiha Itachi train. He had seen Itachi pull off movements no ordinary person could replicate, which fueled his obsession with the Sharingan.

Now, Orochimaru believed that with this enhanced vision, he could easily replicate Itachi's moves.

In fact, due to his own body modifications, Orochimaru was confident he could surpass Itachi!

After enjoying this taste of the Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities, Orochimaru took a deep breath.

And then, a golden skeletal figure materialized around him.

It was Susanoo!

There are six stages of Susanoo.

The first stage involves manifesting only certain parts, like arms, for attack or defense.

The second stage is when a full skeletal structure appears.

The third stage is when muscle tissue starts forming around the skeleton.

The fourth stage adds armor and a tengu mask.

In the first four stages, Susanoo moves in tandem with its user, but the body remains incomplete. For instance, Orochimaru's Susanoo had appeared, but only the upper body had formed, following his movements.

But by the fifth stage, Susanoo develops legs and can move independently. Remember how Uchiha Madara summoned 25 Susanoo in his fight against the Five Kage? All of them were at the fifth stage—showcasing Madara's terrifying strength!

As for the sixth stage, that's the Complete Body Susanoo—a massive entity with overwhelming power.

Currently, Orochimaru's Susanoo was only in its skeletal form, meaning it was in the second stage.

However, as Akira watched Orochimaru's Susanoo, something caught his eye. Unlike others, the hands of this Susanoo were empty—there was no weapon.

Akira couldn't help but feel confused.

What was going on? Was he being singled out?

Everyone else's Susanoo had weapons, even Kakashi—when he briefly had the Mangekyō—had dual shuriken as his Susanoo's weapons!

So why was his Susanoo empty-handed?

"Wait a second, something's off..." Akira murmured as he examined his Susanoo more closely. And then it hit him.

Unlike other Susanoo, whose hands held weapons like Sasuke's bow, Itachi's Yata Mirror, Madara's dual swords, or Shisui's spiral sword, his Susanoo didn't hold a weapon. Instead, hanging around its neck was a large necklace with a giant magatama pendant.

"Could it be that while other Susanoo have weapons, mine has a piece of jewelry instead?"

As Akira pondered the sight of the pendant around his Susanoo's neck, he felt a mix of curiosity and disbelief.

There had to be an explanation, and it seemed the only logical one was that his Susanoo's divine artifact was this necklace.

Now, the question remained: what exactly did this pendant do?

It looked like he'd have to spend some time studying it to uncover its true purpose.

While Akira was still getting familiar with his Susanoo's artifact, Orochimaru was fully immersed in the experience, savoring the power of Susanoo.

This truly was the greatest bloodline limit in the shinobi world—the power passed down from the Sage of Six Paths himself!

The Sharingan with its three tomoe was already formidable, capable of copying almost any technique, from ninjutsu to taijutsu, and even reflecting genjutsu.

But once it evolved into the Mangekyō, its power grew exponentially!

And then there was Susanoo, a power capable of rivaling even the tailed beasts.

For Orochimaru, this was like finally getting his hands on the toy he had coveted for so long. And the best part was that he could enjoy it without any side effects!

After about half an hour, the time limit on the Bestow ability expired, and Orochimaru's Sharingan faded away, reverting back to his vertical snake-like pupils.

"Akira, you truly are remarkable. This Sharingan power is incredible, and your eye techniques are extremely versatile!"

Although Orochimaru hadn't had his fill, he was deeply satisfied with the experience and expressed his admiration to Akira.

"How about this: if you help me with Hinata's condition, I'll grant you three more opportunities to experience the Mangekyō Sharingan," Akira offered, his tone calm and confident.

"Deal!" Orochimaru didn't even hesitate. He agreed immediately, without trying to negotiate further.

"So, what's your plan?" Akira asked, a smile spreading across his face.

"It's simple. We'll use the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique. We prepare a new body—ideally one from the Hyuga clan—and I'll transfer Lady Hinata's consciousness into it!" Orochimaru explained.

His idea was straightforward: if the current body was damaged beyond repair, then replace it!

To be fair, Orochimaru's logic made sense.

However, the idea of making Hinata swap bodies didn't sit right with Akira. He knew Hinata wouldn't like it either.

"Isn't there another way?" Akira asked, not rejecting the idea outright but clearly not fully onboard.

"If there were another way, I couldn't guarantee success," Orochimaru replied, shaking his head.

"Well, tell me more," Akira prompted, always hoping for a better solution.

"Funny thing," Orochimaru began, "I recently watched Naruto and Sasuke fighting—it reminded me of what you said about Indra and Ashura's reincarnations."

"I took the liberty of asking Sasuke for another blood sample, under your name, of course. And just for good measure, I snagged half a vial of Naruto's blood as well."

"I've been studying the power of the current Indra and Ashura reincarnations, and I've made some interesting discoveries."

"The Hyuga clan shares some roots with the lineage of the Sage of Six Paths. Maybe this could help Lady Hinata recover."

"Of course, it's only a theory. I'll need more time to research it fully. No guarantees yet."

Orochimaru was transparent about his findings, and Akira couldn't help but feel impressed.

"To think you actually managed to get that done!" Akira said, a bit surprised.

"Alright then, let's give it a shot," Akira agreed.

"If we go this route, I'll need ten more experiences with the Mangekyō Sharingan," Orochimaru said, trying to drive a hard bargain.

"You used my name to trick Sasuke into giving you his blood, so I should be giving you a punishment instead. How about five times—take it or leave it," Akira countered, slashing the offer in half.

"Deal!" Orochimaru agreed, not pressing the matter further.

With that, the plan was set. Akira, satisfied with the arrangement, left the research lab and made his way back to the Uchiha compound.

Despite all the turmoil, Akira had unlocked the Mangekyō Sharingan, a feat that would undoubtedly bring joy to the Uchiha clan, even if it came with sorrow for both him and the Hyuga.

No doubt the clan elders were waiting for him right now…

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