Chapter 57 : Ocular Abilities

"Kyōka Suigetsu?"

"Emperor Keke?"

After realizing his Mangekyō Sharingan ability, Uchiha Ran momentarily lost his composure.

The power of this ocular technique exceeded his wildest imagination.

It was said that transmigrators were granted special advantages, and nine out of ten of them possessed these advantages.

However, Uchiha Ran's case was quite straightforward. His advantage lay in the ability to swiftly master any Ninjutsu secret technique. Once he began learning it, he could swiftly become proficient, reaching the level of a seasoned practitioner.

Was this akin to instant mastery?

He couldn't be sure, and there was no interface to inform him.

Now, having two abilities simultaneously made him ponder whether they were the source of his extraordinary advantage.

The left eye's ability was similar to Aizen Kuyousuke's Kyōka Suigetsu.

Was Kyōka Suigetsu powerful?

Undoubtedly.

It could entirely manipulate an opponent's five senses, making them believe in the appearance, form, quality, texture, and even the scent of an object as per Aizen's will.

Kyōka Suigetsu's power was unquestionable.

However, in the Shinigami world, it couldn't be considered the pinnacle; there were many more formidable Zanpakutō. After all, it was merely a Genjutsu-based Zanpakutō.

Aizen's might did not arise solely from Kyōka Suigetsu; rather, he had cultivated an imposing reputation for it.

As for his ocular technique, Kyōka Suigetsu, as long as an opponent's mental strength or chakra was weaker than his, they couldn't escape his control. The stronger the control, the more pupil power and chakra he would deplete.

Compared to Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu Zanpakutō, his ocular technique didn't require Shikai activation and didn't have the vulnerability where an opponent could break free by touching the tip of a Zanpakutō, but it did necessitate that the opponent made eye contact with him.

However, these capabilities alone didn't convince Uchiha Ran that they constituted a cheat.

The true strength of his Mangekyō Sharingan lay in the right eye's ability.

It didn't have a specific name; it was simply symbolized by a large clock face, marked at twelve o'clock.

This clock reminded him of the Keke Emperor and the character Kurumi Tokisaki in the Date a Live world.

Their abilities were also akin, but there were only ten abilities in total.

The first ability was the absorption of an individual's time, converting it into nourishment.

The second ability allowed for time acceleration and deceleration.

This meant he could speed up or slow down time for himself or anyone he made eye contact with, achieving effects like instant movement or slow motion.

This manipulation of time was a physical property, affecting motion.

The third ability allowed him to add time, accelerating growth.

The fourth ability was time reversal.

The fifth ability was foresight into the future, even evolution.

The sixth ability was glimpsing into the past, even retroactively.

The seventh ability was suspending time within a specific space, even controlling the flow rate.

The eighth ability enabled him to summon himself at a particular point in time.

The ninth ability was communicating with himself at a specific point in time.

The tenth and final ability was time travel into both the past and the future.

All these abilities were like bugs in the system.

However, for now, his right eye could only access the first three abilities. The other seven would require further development, perhaps unlocking them with the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan or even the Rinnegan.

Nonetheless, the first three abilities were more than sufficient.

The first ability, known as "SWAT," allowed him to consume the lifespan of anyone, using it to enhance his ocular powers or keeping it in reserve.

With this ability, it was only a matter of time before he attained a god-like body and god-like eyes.

"I never expected my Mangekyō Sharingan abilities to be so godlike," he mused.

"Thank goodness for the existence of the Gold List. If I'd followed my original plan, it would have taken me months to unlock Mangekyō. The ninja world would have grown dull in no time."

Uchiha Ran reined in his excitement and withdrew his powers, returning his eyes to their normal state.

All of this may seem lengthy, but it had transpired within mere moments.

Everyone was apprehensive as they witnessed Uchiha Ran unlocking his Mangekyō Sharingan, but it wasn't entirely unexpected.

"Sure enough, the Uzumaki lineage can evolve the Three Tomoe Sharingan!"

Many speculated that they had deciphered the secret.

However, they remained unaware that they had been limited by their knowledge.

Uchiha Ran's true power far exceeded their imagination.

"It's fine; it's merely the Three Tomoe Sharingan. At this point, it's just the awakening of Mangekyō Sharingan!"

After numerous calculations, many had concluded that the Golden List's rewards were linked to rankings—the higher the ranking, the greater the reward.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, observing Uchiha Ran's restraint in wielding the Mangekyō Sharingan, felt both fear and a sense of satisfaction.

With Mangekyō Sharingan, Uchiha Ran might be rewarded with the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan or a top-tier bloodline power akin to the Mangekyō Sharingan. Having witnessed Uchiha Madara's might, he understood its invincibility.

Regardless, he was growing old and nearing his limits.

"Damn it!"

Sasuke watched Uchiha Ran and couldn't help but berate himself.

If only he had chosen the Uzumaki lineage earlier, wouldn't he have been doubly blessed?

"Wise choices, not Uzumaki," he muttered.

In the Pure Land,

Uchiha Madara scrutinized Uchiha Ran's situation.

A pure Uzumaki lineage should have red hair. Even if Uchiha blood flowed in his veins, it shouldn't change his hair color. After all, Uzumaki Nagato's hair remained red.

Yet, Uchiha Ran possessed an advanced Uzumaki Constitution, and his hair should have turned red. But it hadn't happened even after using a Ninjutsu called "Hundred Healings Mark."

Apparently, the Uzumaki physique could evolve into the Senju physique.

And the Senju physique had a unique trait—the possibility of awakening the Rinnegan.

"Is it a complex lineage…" Uchiha Madara pondered.

To gain clarity, he studied Uchiha Ran even more intently, appreciating his abilities but also increasing his vigilance.

"We must consider revival! Indeed!"

The golden bell chimed again, and a three-dimensional image materialized in the air.

Turquoise eyes, reddish-brown cascading curly hair concealing the right eye, pink lips, curvaceous form, fair skin, dressed in a blue tube top gown with a white belt cinched at the waist, and dark blue nail polish on her fingertips.

She was a strikingly beautiful mature woman.

The three-dimensional image twirled before transforming into an avatar and landing among the rankings.

Eighth place: Terumi Mei (Advanced Lava Release Bloodline Limit, Advanced Boil Release Bloodline Limit)

Instantly, seasoned figures in the ninja world were abuzz with excitement.

Eighth place on the list was none other than the new Fifth Mizukage, and she possessed two advanced bloodline limits. Her achievements were commendable.

It explained how she had become a village leader as a woman and managed to rank higher than Uchiha Ran on the Bloodline Limit List.

"I see!"

[Onoki: Is this the real face of the new Fifth Mizukage? Perhaps it's time for the Five Kage Summit.]

[Fourth Raikage Ai: The Five Kage Summit? That's fine. We can hold it right where Fifth Hokage and I are about to fight. We can discuss matters related to the Golden List there.]

Fourth Raikage Ai's idea to discuss the Golden List amused many, but they wondered if he genuinely wanted to see Fifth Mizukage.

However, Killer Bee and others looked at him incredulously.

Fourth Raikage Ai seemed quite dense. Did Onoki really want to meet Fifth Mizukage?

[Rasa: I agree with the Five Kage Summit, and I warmly support it!]

Rasa gave his approval.

In response, Karura chuckled, "You just want to see pretty women, don't you?"

"Wife, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding!" Rasa begged for mercy, clutching his head. "I was just enhancing my presence and providing a cover for Orochimaru to ensure the Konoha collapse plan proceeds."

"You're using that excuse again!" Karura pouted, then added seriously, "Do you really intend to continue? With Fifth Hokage..."

Rasa shifted to a serious tone.

The legendary Mangekyō Sharingan. Even if Gaara became a perfect Jinchūriki, could he truly pose a threat?

"Should we reconsider the plan?" Rasa signalled to 913 to withdraw.

But in doing so, wouldn't it be unjust for him to die?

[Jiraiya: Hiss~ Fifth Mizukage appears a tad taller and has a...uh, figure. But she's no less than Tsunade.]

[Tsunade: Jiraiya, stop comparing me to that woman.]

[Jiraiya: But this is the Fifth Mizukage we're talking about, not just a casual comparison.]

[Tsunade: Fine, you got a point.]

[Terumi Mei: Aunt Tsunade, can't you handle a little teasing?]

[Tsunade: Auntie? You look older than me.]

[Terumi Mei: Old? Well, you're definitely older than many. Aunt Tsunades who pretend to be young.]

[Tsunade: Pretend to be young? I'll look like this until I die, eternally youthful. What's wrong with that?]

[Terumi Mei:...]

What else?

Envy.

Tsunade Hime, renowned in the ninja world during the Second Shinobi World War and dubbed one of the "Sannin" by Hanzō of the Salamander, had maintained her youthful appearance for thirty years.

Who wouldn't envy her?

Countless individuals across the ninja world had inquired about the secret to her perpetual youth, but none had succeeded.

Terumi Mei expressed her desire to have it too.

Nonetheless, she decided to console herself by choosing a reward.

Option 1: Choose another bloodline limit and continue ascending the ranks.

Option 2: Perform a primary Universal Draw in the Thousand Worlds Lottery.

Did she really need to choose?

Terumi Mei made a swift decision. "I choose Option 2."

The roulette wheel reappeared, with one choice in the lower left corner and three choices in the lower right corner.

This meant that Terumi Mei had two redraw opportunities, allowing her to explore two more options.

"Commence!"

The wheel spun and eventually settled on the inheritance option.

"It's actually an inheritance!" Terumi Mei exclaimed in surprise.

Faced with the White Jade Bead before her, anyone would yearn to acquire an inheritance—an opportunity to venture into the Otherworld.

"Cough, cough."

"Brother Fifth Hokage, we're all members of the Fifth Generation; wouldn't you consider helping me out?"

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