Attribute Restraint and Anti-Restraint
Ninjutsu that Modifies the Will of Others—Kotoamatsukami!
After hearing Shisui's revelation, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, felt a storm brewing in his heart. His gaze toward Shisui was no longer filled with appreciation but deep wariness.
Shisui Uchiha possessed the power to manipulate minds—he had the ability to alter Uchiha Fugaku's will. If such an ability existed, what would stop him from using Kotoamatsukami on the Hokage himself in the future?
Shisui's genjutsu was simply too dangerous.
Seeing the Hokage's silence, Shisui mistook it for doubt in his abilities. He quickly reassured him:
"Lord Hokage, are you worried that my genjutsu might be detected by the Uchiha? Don't worry. As long as I stay close to Captain Fugaku, I can modify his will gradually, without anyone noticing."
Hiruzen's expression subtly changed upon hearing this. He was momentarily speechless.
Should he commend Shisui's honesty or fear the terrifying power of Kotoamatsukami? If Shisui could influence Fugaku undetected, then what would stop him from manipulating anyone else?
After a brief pause, Hiruzen spoke, choosing his words carefully. "Shisui, your eyes… they must be the Mangekyō Sharingan, correct? The fact that such powerful eyes have appeared in you is a blessing for both the Uchiha and the village."
Shisui nodded. "I think so too, Lord Hokage. With these eyes, I can bring peace to the village."
Hiruzen turned away, avoiding Shisui's gaze. "I support your ideals. You are a descendant of Kagami Uchiha—you have inherited the Will of Fire. Perhaps under your guidance, the Uchiha can truly coexist peacefully with Konoha."
Shisui straightened his posture and said resolutely, "Yes, Lord Hokage. I will carry out my mission."
With that, he turned and left the Hokage's office, his heart filled with hope for a better future.
However, as Shisui departed, Hiruzen's expression darkened. He turned toward the shadows of the room and called out, "ANBU… have I shown any signs of being under genjutsu?"
A masked ANBU operative stepped forward and bowed. "No, Lord Hokage. There is no foreign chakra residue on you."
Hiruzen's expression softened slightly, but his mind remained uneasy.
Based on Shisui's explanation, Kotoamatsukami was not an invincible ability—it required direct eye contact and sufficient time to take effect. Moreover, it seemed to have a cooldown period, or else Shisui would have already used it to seize control of the village.
But was Shisui telling the whole truth? No one could know for certain. What if he chose to activate Kotoamatsukami the next time they met?
The sheer number of unknowns made Hiruzen wary. His trust in Shisui was now irreparably shaken.
Even if Shisui upheld the Will of Fire, he was still an Uchiha—and if history had taught Hiruzen anything, it was that the Uchiha's loyalty to Konoha was never absolute.
With a heavy heart, he made a decision. He would never meet Shisui alone again. He could not allow even the slightest chance for his will to be altered.
Turning to the ANBU beside him, he ordered, "Summon the council elders and Danzo. We must discuss this matter immediately."
A high-level meeting was necessary. Everyone needed to be informed about the power of Kotoamatsukami.
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Meanwhile, Outside the Hokage's Office…
Shisui walked away from the Hokage Building, his worries somewhat eased.
The Third Hokage was a wise and just leader. Not only had he approved Shisui's plan, but he also agreed to prevent the village from taking drastic action against the Uchiha. The Uchiha Police Force would remain in control of security, and the clan would not face immediate reprisal.
All of this… at the cost of a single sacrifice—Captain Fugaku.
Compared to the devastation a coup would bring upon both the Uchiha and Konoha, this price was small.
His next step was clear: gain Fugaku's trust and subtly alter his will. If he could erase the idea of a coup from Fugaku's mind, it would ripple down and eliminate the rebellion before it even began.
As he walked through the village, Shisui's gaze was drawn to a commotion in the distance. Several Uchiha Police Force officers were using excessive force, dragging away a villager in broad daylight.
The surrounding crowd—both civilians and shinobi—watched in frustration, yet none dared to intervene.
In the past, Shisui would have stepped in. But now, his mission left him no time for small conflicts. Even if he stopped this incident, the root problem remained—the Uchiha's growing alienation from the village. Only by changing Fugaku's mindset could he truly reform the Police Force.
Lost in thought, Shisui unknowingly wandered into a secluded forest grove.
The sounds of battle and the fluctuations of chakra snapped him out of his reverie. A familiar presence caught his attention, piquing his curiosity.
Silently, he leapt onto a tree branch and peered down.
In the clearing below, two young shinobi were locked in battle—Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.
Sasuke, the younger brother of Shisui's best friend Itachi.
Naruto, the village's Jinchūriki, bearer of the Nine-Tails.
Despite being students at the Academy, their fight was on par with that of real genin.
Their techniques were far beyond simple Bunshin no Jutsu.
"Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu!"
"Fūton: Daitoppa!"
A massive fireball surged toward Naruto, who countered with a powerful gust of wind.
Instead of extinguishing the fire, the wind fed it, intensifying the flames. At first, Sasuke seemed to have the upper hand—but as the battle dragged on, his chakra reserves ran low.
The moment his chakra wavered, Naruto's Daitoppa overwhelmed the fire, snuffing it out completely.
Sasuke was flung backward, landing roughly on the grass. Dust-covered and frustrated, he pushed himself up and muttered, "Fire should counter wind… so why did I lose?"
Naruto extended a hand, helping him up with a grin. "Elemental advantages are important, but fire needs oxygen to burn. If a wind technique is strong enough, it can actually make fire useless."
Then, with a cheeky grin, Naruto added, "Besides, I've got more chakra than you."
He held up his fingers in a casual gesture, indicating just how massive the difference was.
Sasuke scratched his head, unwilling to admit it, but he knew Naruto was right. If he wanted to surpass him, he needed something more—something beyond raw chakra.
The answer was clear. He had to awaken the Sharingan.
Yet no matter how hard he tried, it remained dormant. His parents and Itachi had always been vague when he asked about it.
They would only say: "When the time comes, you will understand."
But how can I understand how to awaken it… if I can't awaken it in the first place?
Sasuke frowned, feeling as if he were being tricked.
Shisui, watching from above, smiled faintly. Itachi… your little brother has the same stubbornness as you.
Without making a sound, Shisui vanished into the treetops, his mind once again focused on the mission ahead.
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