**Chapter 45: Kotoamatsukami**

After leaving the crematorium, the Third Hokage's face was heavy with concern.

He walked straight to the detention room.

In the corner sat Danzō, who opened his eyes and met the Hokage's gaze with a cold stare.

Though Danzō had only one eye, his aura was no less intimidating.

His unspoken message was clear: *I refuse to bow down to you!*

The Third Hokage spoke slowly, "I just came back from seeing Uchiha Itsuki."

Danzō remained silent.

Undeterred, the Hokage continued, "During our conversation, he hinted that it was time for me to hand over Kagami's eyes to him. I promised him this, Danzō. So I ask you again, where are Kagami's eyes?"

Finally, Danzō broke his silence, "You plan to give Kagami's eyes to Uchiha Itsuki? You should know just how powerful those eyes are."

Kagami's eyes were only at the level of the three-tomoe Sharingan.

But still!

There are differences even among three-tomoe Sharingan.

Kagami Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan was extremely close to evolving into the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Back then, Senju Tobirama chose Kagami Uchiha not only for his character but also because of his exceptional talent.

"It's not Uchiha Itsuki, but Uchiha Shisui!" The Third Hokage corrected. "Itsuki already has a pair of Sharingan."

Danzō's expression shifted slightly as he asked in a deep voice, "His own eyes?"

"No!" The Third Hokage shook his head. "Most likely, they aren't his own. I had a sensory ninja check on Itsuki; his body is showing slight signs of rejection with the transplanted eyes. If they were his own, this wouldn't happen."

"Really, they're not his?" Danzō was somewhat surprised.

He had always believed that the loss of the Mangekyō Sharingan was a scheme orchestrated by Uchiha Itsuki himself.

He had suffered too much at their hands.

The so-called loss of the Mangekyō seemed like a trap set specifically for him.

Yet Itsuki had transplanted a pair of eyes that didn't belong to him…

Then what happened to Itsuki's original eyes?

"They likely aren't his!" The Third Hokage stated calmly, "The sensory ninja I assigned was Yamanaka Inoichi."

Danzō fell silent.

Yamanaka Inoichi's sensory ninjutsu ranked among the best in all of Konoha.

To put it bluntly, he was Konoha's top sensory ninja.

"Danzō!" The Third Hokage's tone grew heavier. "Konoha needs peace right now. I don't want any more trouble because of a pair of Sharingan."

"Do you know how powerful Kagami's Sharingan is?" Danzō responded coldly. "If these eyes fall into Uchiha hands..."

"It's just a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan, not a Mangekyō!" The Third Hokage interrupted impatiently. "Moreover, these eyes will go to Shisui. I trust that child."

Danzō fell into silence.

Under the increasingly sharp gaze of the Third Hokage, he finally nodded.

"Tomorrow, I will hand over Kagami's eyes to you."

"You'd better not be lying to me!" The Third Hokage replied coolly. "The Uchiha likely have a way to verify if they are real. If they discover a fake, you know the consequences."

"Heh!" Danzō sneered. "Hiruzen, are you afraid of the Uchiha?"

The Third Hokage turned to leave, his departing words echoing in the room:

"Danzō, how many people do you have left in the Root?"

Danzō's face instantly darkened.

…

As Itsuki continued his actions, the bandages unraveled, layer by layer.

Shisui's power had now fully merged with him, and all his stats had stabilized.

Now, it was time to lift the seal!

Creak! Creak! Creak!

Itsuki couldn't help but feel excited. After all, the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was simply too amazing.

With these eyes, many of Itsuki's plans could finally be set in motion.

And!

With these eyes, Itsuki finally had the courage to face Uchiha Madara.

Nagato?

Heh, so what if he has the Rinnegan?

Those eyes aren't his, after all. When he faces Itsuki, Itsuki is confident of victory.

**[Uchiha Itsuki]**

**[Age: 15]**

**[Ninjutsu: Level 6 (88%)]**

**[Taijutsu: Level 6 (3%)]**

**[Genjutsu: Level 7 (5%)]**

**[Kekkei Genkai: Mangekyō Sharingan {Pupil Power: Level 7 (14%)}]**

**[Chakra: 21 units (90%)]**

…

**[Ninjutsu]**

**[Fire Release]**

**[Great Fireball Technique: Level 6 (69%)]**

**[Phoenix Sage Fire Technique: Level 6 (54%)]**

**[Dragon Fire Technique: Level 6 (66%)]**

…

**[Water Release]**

**[Water Ball Technique: Level 6 (84%)]**

**[Water Dragon Bullet Technique: Level 6 (89%)]**

…

**[Lightning Release]**

…

**[Earth Release]**

…

**[Chakra: 219,031 points!]**

This was Itsuki's updated status panel.

All of his stats had increased.

Genjutsu improved the most, surpassing level 6 and reaching level 7.

His Taijutsu also advanced from level 5 to level 6.

Even his Ninjutsu had reached the threshold for leveling up.

Moreover, his chakra amount doubled to 21 units, and he was not far from reaching 22 units.

His pupil power also upgraded to level 7.

As time goes on, all these stats are expected to improve further.

Right now, Itsuki had only just fused with Shisui's eyes and had yet to fully adapt to this new power.

Once he completely masters the use of these eyes, his power surge will only then begin to stabilize.

By that time, Sarutobi Hiruzen, this once-great shinobi, would be nothing more than a child before him! 

No, a little monkey!

What thrilled Itsuki the most was... Kotoamatsukami!

He had inherited it!

Kotoamatsukami is an incredibly extreme ability.

This ultimate genjutsu, mastered solely by Uchiha Shisui, is hailed as the "most powerful genjutsu."

Its effect allows one to control others unknowingly, permanently and completely altering their thoughts and will.

Its power is so overwhelming that it instills fear in countless people.

The only downside is that after each use, it requires a cooldown period of over a decade, unless Senju Hashirama's chakra is available to reduce this time.

Itsuki had fully inherited and even enhanced this ability.

With two eyes, he could use it twice.

Moreover, after each use, the cooldown time ranged from five to six years.

This was just one of the abilities granted by Shisui's Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Itsuki, having his own Mangekyō, also possessed unique powers.

These, too, were enhanced.

"Come on!"

Itsuki covered his eyes with his hand, revealing a pair of scarlet Sharingan through the gaps between his fingers.

He fixed his gaze on the woman, laughing wildly, "The most beautiful back in the ninja world, don't think I won't give you a chance. If you can defeat me, I'll set you free."

"But on the other hand!"

"If you lose, everything you have will belong to me!"

"Of course, the chances of me losing are slim."

"Your body and soul..."

Itsuki extended his hand and clenched it tightly, saying, "They are mine."

The woman sighed softly and slowly stood up, "Does it really have to be this way? I was truly grateful to you."

"What do you think?"

Itsuki cackled, "Did you think I saved your life out of the goodness of my heart? Wrong. I'm an evil Uchiha."

"The only reason I saved you is because of your great figure."

"And because you're beautiful!"

"And because you're strong!"

The woman's eye twitched.

Good grief!

In this man's eyes, strength was the last thing that mattered.

Are you really a ninja?

You seem more like an ordinary thug. 

(End of Chapter)