Chapter 45: Magatsuhi no Kami

Chiyu heard the notification in his mind, counting the deaths of those thirteen Kumo-nin all together.

It wasn't surprising—he had essentially wiped them out in a single instant.

Nine hundred points of virtue. Chiyu, once again without hesitation, allocated them all to his ocular power.

Suddenly…

[Host's Mangekyō Sharingan ocular power has increased to 3000 points!]

[Host has successfully awakened the right-eye Mangekyō Sharingan technique…]

[Magatsuhi no Kami!]

[Magatsuhi no Kami, a dojutsu that can directly gaze upon the enemy's sins in their soul, giving form to them as "karmic flames" that burn both body and spirit. The deeper one's sins, the more intense the suffering. It holds the power of judgment and sentence, forcibly tracing back the target's sinful karma, forcing their soul and body to endure excruciating agony!]

Chiyu couldn't help his heart from stirring with secret delight.

He'd finally awakened the second Mangekyō Sharingan technique…

Magatsuhi no Kami.

In Japanese myth, it's a malevolent deity symbolizing sin and calamity, yet it also represents the paradoxical nature of spiritual purification through suffering.

In the Kojiki, when Izanagi fled from Yomi (the underworld), the filth of Yomi clung to him and turned into Magatsuhi no Kami—the embodiment of all sins in the world.

And the right-eye Mangekyō power Chiyu had awakened…

Embodied exactly what Magatsuhi no Kami stood for: sin and purification.

Judging sin! Pronouncing karmic sentence! Summoning karmic flames! Burning both soul and body at once!

Such an overwhelming strength fitted Chiyu's nature perfectly.

That was only natural.

Because the dojutsu residing in one's Mangekyō Sharingan is originally tied to the user's own capabilities.

Chiyu's left-eye technique, Kuyebiko, serves as the Eye of Insight—his base three-tomoe Sharingan's perception is unparalleled.

His right-eye, Magatsuhi no Kami, is the Eye of Judgment, because he himself hates evil to its core, determined to eradicate it, bearing a grand ambition to wipe out the world's sinister karmic forces!

These two Mangekyō techniques, when combined, epitomized Chiyu himself.

As people say: the eyes reflect the soul.

Of course, he hadn't reached the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan yet, nor did he have Hashirama's cells to fall back on, so he couldn't recklessly spam his Mangekyō powers.

Still…

Owning these two layers of Mangekyō Sharingan power, Chiyu's strength soared again!

…

Chiyu quietly sensed his newly awakened ocular power.

On the other side, Sarutobi Hiruzen was already past shock and anger, finding himself beyond words.

Even at the cost of antagonizing and sacrificing the Hyūga Clan, he'd sought this fragile "peace" with Kumogakure…

It was all ruined—completely.

This man before him had once more touched his final limit!

The pain of losing his son, old grudges mingled with new hatred, fused into one.

By now, ironically, Hiruzen found complete composure.

In his eyes, there was no hatred or rage.

Only calmness.

An extreme calmness that sent a deeper chill down everyone's spine.

He silently made a gesture to Uchiha Shisui.

Of course Shisui grasped his meaning.

Yes—it was time to settle things with Uchiha Chiyu!

Bypassing all the family heads and village big shots, Shisui strode resolutely forward to confront Chiyu head-on.

Behind Uchiha Shisui stood the entire Konoha hierarchy.

Behind Chiyu…

Lay the corpses strewn all around.

He could plainly sense Shisui's killing intent—

But to him, Shisui was just a puppet of Sarutobi Hiruzen's will.

In Chiyu's eyes, Shisui wasn't worth a thing.

Yes, he was powerful. But his convictions were hollow.

A man like that would never be a true opponent.

If he's seeking death…

Then let him come.

Uchiha Fugaku quickly but quietly moved up to Chiyu's side.

His chakra subtly flared up.

As Patriarch, Fugaku was the last one who wanted this fight to break out.

But if it was truly inevitable…

He'd stand with Chiyu!

Even if that meant facing all of Konoha's top brass!

Hyūga Hizashi also felt the imminent collision and killing intent suffuse the air.

Grateful to Chiyu for saving his life, Hyūga Hiashi himself, almost unconsciously, stepped up as well… positioning himself on Chiyu's other side…

"H-Hizashi…"

At last, Hiashi too couldn't help stepping out.

"Huh, so that's not the real Patriarch, Hiashi?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Yes, the man they had taken for Hiashi was actually Hizashi?

Those who were observant pieced the truth together at once.

Hiashi appeared unhurriedly, patting his younger twin's shoulder, his entire body drenched in cold sweat.

He cast a fleeting glance at Chiyu, then gave his brother a faint smile.

"Hizashi, I'm just glad you're safe…"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's brow furrowed slightly.

So that's how it was…

Such a monumental matter, and even he hadn't been told the truth! If any slip had occurred, the peace agreement with Kumo would've…

"Hmph, no point dwelling on that now!

"Damn Uchiha Chiyu…

"And is it possible these Hyūga brothers are also siding with that man?!"

Breaking the taut silence, the two elder advisors spoke.

Utatane Koharu sighed: "Hiruzen, what's done is done. Right now, we need to do something about Kumogakure first."

"Right. If we don't want war, we need to handle this matter carefully…" Homura added.

The two of them seemed to hint at something, and Hiruzen glanced at Shimura Danzō. But Danzō merely gave nothing away—staying silent.

"What's he up to?" Hiruzen thought in frustration. "Is he really sitting back to watch me get humiliated?"

Taking a deep breath, Hiruzen spoke: "Shisui, Elder Koharu, Elder Homura, Danzō…

"All of you, let's go back to my office and discuss!"

"Very well."

Shisui paused. "Hokage-sama?"

Hiruzen nodded to him, so Shisui could only respond, "…Yes, Hokage-sama."

And they all departed.

As for those Kumo corpses, the Anbu promptly set about removing them.

The other Patriarchs also left one by one, each with their own thoughts.

Hatake Kakashi likewise left, though a complicated look remained in his eyes.

Seeing Hiruzen's departure, Hiashi exhaled in relief. He gazed deeply at Chiyu:

"Chiyu, thank you.

"If not for you—"

Chiyu shook his head indifferently.

"No need. I do only as my conscience demands."

Hiashi and Hizashi exchanged a glance.

"Nevertheless, you not only saved our lives but also avenged the enormous humiliation we Hyūga suffered these past few days. We could finally vent all our pent-up rage!

"The Hyūga clan will remember your kindness!"

Chiyu didn't care much.

But Uchiha Fugaku's mind stirred.

What if… we really could enlist the Hyūga's power…

Hizashi sighed and lowered his voice:

"Chiyu, I'm truly grateful, but…

"It looks like the Hokage's already decided to kill you.

"Be very cautious."

Chiyu remained calm:

"What must come, will come.

"Yes, it's time to settle some accounts."

That made Fugaku and the Hyūga brothers pale.

Was he saying he was already prepared?

In contrast, Hiashi gave Fugaku a glance:

"Fugaku-sama, sometimes the biggest danger is the one right beside you…"

Fugaku understood.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to take Chiyu down, his greatest weapon wasn't himself but the strongest of the Uchiha—the Anbu Captain now…

Uchiha Shisui.

Making the Uchiha kill one another—clan against clan—was Hiruzen's sinister plan indeed.

Seething at the thought, Fugaku clenched his teeth.

"Thanks for the warning, Hiashi-sama. I'll stay vigilant."

"And let me also remind you…" He lowered his voice similarly. "Chances are that the Hokage is none too pleased with the Hyūga clan as well…"

The two Hyūga brothers shuddered at the idea. But they knew Fugaku wasn't merely trying to scare them.

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