Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, Shisui felt like a drowning person clutching at a final straw; it could be said that Uchiha Shisui was the one who most hoped for peaceful coexistence between his Clan and the Village.
If my proposal were for the Uchiha Clan to leave Konoha, Uchiha Shisui would probably be the most saddened, or rather, the one who would disagree the most, even though the best solution now is for the Uchiha Clan to leave Konoha.
Because Konoha Village, as the First Ninja Village, has too many large and small incidents. Not to mention anything else, just a few years from now, Jiraiya's rogue disciple will come to Konoha Village to capture the Nine-Tails, starting with a Super Shinra Tensei that will flatten the massive Konoha Village. And so on and so forth...
Therefore, the best solution now is for the entire Clan to relocate and leave Konoha Village. Perhaps the Third Hokage, seeing the Uchiha Clan being so sensible, might even hold a farewell ceremony. However, after the farewell, he might directly take the opportunity to legitimately destroy the Uchiha Clan.
Moreover, for Uchiha Shisui, who considers the Will of Fire his belief, he loves not only his Clansmen but also the entire Konoha Village. Therefore, Uchiha Shisui should not agree with this idea.
So, as a second-best option, to preserve his own life and the Uchiha Clan members, only by easing the relationship between the Clan and the Village can the Uchiha Clan's fate of being annihilated be changed.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Kakuyama posed his question to Uchiha Shisui.
"Shisui, who do you want to use this Eye Technique on? Tell me, and I'll see if it's correct."
Uchiha Shisui scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"I want to use Kotoamatsukami on Danzo Shimura and our Clan Head. That way, we can ease relations and reduce conflicts."
Uchiha Kakuyama listened to Shisui's words and covered his head in despair.
"Don't you know where the problem lies? Danzo is only the Uchiha's overt enemy. The one who truly distrusts the Uchiha and can make decisions is the Third Hokage. Furthermore, within our Clan, our Clan Head is not the hawkish faction; the Clan Head has always been trying to reconcile the relationship between the Clan and the Village, although with little effect. The ones truly stirring up conflict are the Great Elders. Shisui, you've picked the wrong people."
He hadn't expected Uchiha Shisui's combat talent to be so high, yet he was completely unskilled in seeing through the essence of things.
Uchiha Shisui, hearing Kakuyama's words, realized how naive he was and asked with some uncertainty:
"So, my Eye Technique's targets should be the Third Hokage and the Great Elders?"
Kakuyama shook his head: "Not enough. Danzo's relationship with the Third Hokage is too close. If you change the Third Hokage's mind, Danzo will soon discover something is wrong. By then, we will have no turning back. Either you, Uchiha Shisui, betray us, or the Uchiha Clan will be annihilated. Therefore, you must at least change the minds of three people simultaneously for this to succeed."
Hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, Shisui threw the stone in his hand into the river, feeling both angry and dejected.
"Is there no other way?"
Seeing Uchiha Shisui sulking, Uchiha Kakuyama hesitated, opened his mouth, said nothing, and then closed it again.
Seeing Kakuyama's expression, a glimmer of hope rekindled in Shisui's heart.
"Do you have an idea? Given the current situation, what can't be said?!"
Looking at Shisui's eager eyes, Uchiha Kakuyama thought for a moment and still spoke.
"Actually, my Eye Technique, the 'Copying Eye,' has another ability: it can replicate Mangekyo Sharingan Eye Techniques. I didn't mention it before because I didn't plan to use this ability, to avoid you misunderstanding that I was coveting your Eye Technique."
Although deceiving an honest person felt a bit guilty, Uchiha Kakuyama had no choice. Now, only Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan is the easiest to copy. Only this way can his Sharingan evolve at the fastest speed.
Moreover, he also intended to help Shisui. If his Sharingan didn't activate the Mangekyo, he would at most be a high-level cannon fodder, let alone saving Uchiha Shisui's life and changing the Uchiha Clan's fate of being annihilated.
Uchiha Shisui hadn't expected Uchiha Kakuyama's Sharingan could also copy his Eye Technique; he was surprised at first, but then it was immediately replaced by delight.
"How could that be? I'm overjoyed! I'm very willing to contribute to the survival of the Uchiha Clan."
Although Uchiha Shisui loved the Village very much, he loved his Clansmen even more. Even until his death, he thought of his Clansmen and the Village.
The Uchiha Clan's bloodline is very strange. Those who seek power are often not very strong, while those who do not want power and only want love, instead, gain power that others can only dream of after losing their love.
Therefore, the Second Hokage considered the Uchiha Clan an evil Clan, because the strong members of the Uchiha Clan (those who activated the Mangekyo Sharingan) had basically all lost their loved ones, meaning they had all been corrupted.
Uchiha Kakuyama, seeing Shisui agree to his request so readily, couldn't help but ask Shisui:
"Shisui, don't you suspect I'm deceiving you?"
"How could I? I trust you. You are my dearest friend, someone I can entrust my life to!" Uchiha Shisui smiled brightly upon hearing Kakuyama's words.
Hearing Shisui's words, Uchiha Kakuyama was deeply moved and secretly swore:
*Rest assured, Shisui, you are my dearest friend too. I will definitely save your life and save our family.*
"Then, Shisui, let's begin. Now, you need to activate your Mangekyo Sharingan. That way, I can copy your Eye Technique. Don't worry, it will be quick, and it won't cause you any harm."
Hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, Shisui nodded and silently channeled the Chakra within his body, sending it to his eyes.
Kakuyama watched Shisui's Sharingan rotate from Three Tomoe, spinning faster and faster, finally outlining the shape of a four-bladed shuriken.
He had only seen the Mangekyo Sharingan in anime before; this was the first time he saw it in reality. It felt more mysterious and magnificent than in anime, and it possessed a captivating power.
Seeing Uchiha Shisui activate his Mangekyo Sharingan and wait for him, Kakuyama immediately activated his own Sharingan and met Shisui's Mangekyo.
When Uchiha Kakuyama's Sharingan met Shisui's Mangekyo, he only felt his Sharingan spinning faster and faster. His Chakra and mental energy were rapidly depleting. At the same time, his Sharingan also grew hotter as the tomoe rotated, as if it was about to melt.
Finally, after Uchiha Kakuyama expended a large amount of Chakra and mental energy and was about to give up, the rotation speed of his Sharingan finally slowed down. The tomoe slowly outlined a pattern identical to Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan.
Uchiha Kakuyama's Mangekyo Sharingan was finally—formed.
A mechanical voice echoed in his mind: *"Mangekyo Sharingan successfully evolved. Kotoamatsukami fully integrated. Additional ability unlocked: Reduced cooldown period for copied Eye Techniques. Current Kotoamatsukami cooldown: 5 years."*
Kakuyama staggered slightly, his vision swimming as the pain in his eyes subsided. He blinked, feeling the newfound power coursing through his Sharingan. The four-bladed shuriken pattern now mirrored Shisui's, a testament to the successful copying of Kotoamatsukami.
Shisui, noticing Kakuyama's momentary weakness, stepped forward, concern etched on his face. "Are you alright? Did it work?"
Kakuyama steadied himself, a triumphant smile breaking across his face. "It worked, Shisui. I've got Kotoamatsukami now, and the system's even reduced its cooldown to five years. This… this changes everything."
Shisui's eyes widened in disbelief. "Five years? That's incredible! My Kotoamatsukami takes a decade to recharge. If you can use it every five years, we have a real chance to save the clan."
Kakuyama nodded, his mind already racing with possibilities. "With Kotoamatsukami, we can target the Third Hokage, Danzo, and the Great Elders simultaneously. We'll make them see the Uchiha as indispensable allies, not threats. But we need to plan carefully—using Kotoamatsukami is a one-shot deal for now, and we can't afford to waste it."
Shisui's expression turned serious. "You're right. We need to choose the perfect moment and the perfect targets. If we miscalculate, Danzo or the Hokage could turn on us before we have a chance to act again."
Kakuyama placed a hand on Shisui's shoulder, his voice firm. "We'll do this together, Shisui. First, we protect you from Danzo and the Hokage. Then, we use Kotoamatsukami to shift the village's perception. We'll rewrite the Uchiha Clan's fate, no matter what it takes."
Shisui met Kakuyama's gaze, his own eyes burning with determination. "For the Uchiha Clan. For Konoha."
The two stood in the moonlit clearing, the weight of their mission settling over them. With Kotoamatsukami now in Kakuyama's arsenal, the path to saving the Uchiha Clan was clearer than ever—but it was also fraught with danger. One wrong move, and everything they fought for could collapse.
As they prepared to leave the clearing, Kakuyama's thoughts turned to the future. With his newly evolved Mangekyo Sharingan and the power of Kotoamatsukami, he was no longer just a bystander in the *Naruto* world. He was a player, ready to challenge the tragic fate awaiting his clan. And he would start by ensuring Uchiha Shisui's survival.
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