Sasuke’s Mangekyou Sharingan

From the start, Sasuke had only used Orochimaru's power to strengthen himself. Now, with little left to learn from Orochimaru, it was better to follow a fellow clansman.

As long as he could exact his revenge, he was willing to sacrifice everything!

Through his recent fight with Uchiha Shuji, Sasuke realized the Mangekyou Sharingan's immense power.

His current self likely couldn't defeat Itachi.

"Is that so… Sasuke-kun, saying that truly hurts me…" Orochimaru's expression darkened.

"Don't be sad, Orochimaru. If you join my organization, won't you be with the Sasuke you've always coveted?" Imperial Obito said.

Orochimaru's expression stiffened.

'Join your organization together? Then I'd still have a chance to target Sasuke?'

'Besides, your organization is likely just another Akatsuki, right? Wanting to exploit my technology for your insane ambitions?'

Thinking this, Orochimaru couldn't help but recall Akatsuki.

Especially that woman named Konan!

If not for her constantly demanding organizational dues and technology submissions, Orochimaru wouldn't have clashed with Itachi just once before fleeing!

That woman was outrageous!

Though Orochimaru wasn't a saint, he at least gave some power to his subordinates.

And Akatsuki? No benefits at all, just daily promises of ninja world unity and such—utterly infuriating!

Did they think Orochimaru was some fool? Whose empty promises couldn't he make?

"Why so reluctant?" Imperial Obito asked.

"Hehehe…" Orochimaru laughed, his expression wavering slightly.

Before he could speak, Imperial Obito continued:

"Don't rush to refuse. I'm sure there are things that'll pique your interest."

After speaking, he turned to Sasuke, his right hand brushing over his left, producing a blue vial and a red vial.

"Here! Drink the red one, drip the blue one into your Sharingan."

After speaking, Imperial Obito tossed both vials to Sasuke.

Sasuke deftly caught them, his eyes narrowing. Without asking why, he opened the red vial, drank it dry, then quickly dripped the blue liquid into his Sharingan.

"Ugh… ah!"

Sasuke groaned, clutching his eyes.

A burning sensation seared through both eyes, causing intense pain.

He gritted his teeth, enduring it forcefully.

His mind churned.

He recalled his childhood, joyfully returning home to share his happiness with Itachi, only to witness him slaughtering their parents…

He remembered Itachi's painful blows.

He recalled his opponent's infuriating words…

"My foolish little brother, if you want to kill me, hate me, curse me, and live in disgrace, keep running just to survive. Then one day, when you have the same eyes as me, come before me…"

"I've always played the role of your ideal brother to test your abilities, to make you an opponent to measure my own…"

"Ugh aaaaa! Uchiha Itachi! I will! I will definitely kill you! No matter the cost! I will kill you!"

Sasuke lowered his hands, abruptly opening his eyes, a terrifying roar echoing through the space.

*BOOM!*

A fearsome, awe-inspiring purple chakra erupted.

This chakra instantly formed a giant purple skeleton, which, following Sasuke's continuous roars, rapidly grew flesh, then donned a full suit of armor.

Orochimaru, watching from a distance, was stunned.

What did he see?

Sasuke's eyes, once three tomoe, had somehow merged into one, becoming the same Mangekyou Sharingan as Uchiha Shuji's!

Three tomoe into Mangekyou Sharingan? Why? How? Was it because of those two vials?

And this thing on his body? Was this Susano'o too?

Why was it so much larger than Uchiha Shuji's Susano'o?

Orochimaru was intensely curious and shocked.

His opponent's research on the Sharingan far surpassed his own!

"This!"

The pain in Sasuke's eyes gradually faded. Noticing the changes in himself, he muttered in surprise, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curling upward. Covering his face, he let out a chilling, maniacal laugh.

"Hahahahaha! I feel it! Infinite energy filling my entire body! I understand! I understand everything! This is Susano'o!"

"The godly power of the Uchiha clan! The me now can definitely kill Uchiha Itachi! Hahahaha! Hahahaha…"

"What did you give Sasuke? Why could it awaken his Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Orochimaru stared at Imperial Obito with greed and desire.

This question also halted Sasuke's maniacal laughter, his eyes fixed on Imperial Obito with keen interest.

"The blue one is a special Sharingan drug, significantly enhancing eye power. Anyone with enough potential might awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan after using it. It's one of the special drugs developed by the Imperial Drug Development Bureau."

"As for the red one, it's a Divine Tree gene potion… hmm… saying that might be hard for you to grasp. Simply put, it's like a Senju Hashirama physical potion. But this is only the initial level." Imperial Obito explained.

Orochimaru was visibly shocked.

"A special Sharingan drug? Significantly enhances eye power and might even awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"And a Senju Hashirama physical potion… this…"

By the end, Orochimaru unconsciously took several deep breaths, his chest heaving.

A Senju Hashirama physical potion—what an extraordinary item!

This was once one of Orochimaru's research projects, but it ultimately failed.

Unexpectedly, the "Imperial" organization Uchiha Shuji mentioned possessed such remarkable scientific technology. Incredible! Too incredible!

Orochimaru's eyes unconsciously gleamed with curiosity and interest.

He grew increasingly intrigued by this "Imperial" organization.

This wasn't a foolish group like Akatsuki, demanding without offering any technology!

Sasuke didn't grasp all this, but the Mangekyou Sharingan's evolution was enough to thrill him. Moreover, Senju Hashirama was the First Hokage; having a physique like his explained why Sasuke felt his power surge.

Of course, what intrigued him most was still the "Imperial" organization.

"Orochimaru, you're a genius with vision and resolve beyond the ordinary in this era. It's too wasteful to let your talents languish here. Join us. There, you'll find many like you, where you can better showcase your wisdom and talent. Join us, trust me—you won't regret it."

Imperial Obito's tempting voice sounded again.

"A truly enticing offer, Shuji-kun… I admit I'm a bit tempted… but to join you, I think I need to see the Empire firsthand, to witness and understand it." Orochimaru said cautiously, wary after his unpleasant Akatsuki experience.