When the pattern in Uchiha Kakuyama's eyes appeared the same as Shisui's, he finally received a prompt from the system:
"Congratulations Host for successfully copying the Eye Technique 'Kotoamatsukami'. System is learning and digesting... Expected to be usable after 12 hours."
"Congratulations Host for successfully awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan. System learning and digesting has accelerated... Expected to be usable after 1 hour."
After receiving the system's prompt, Uchiha Kakuyama finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and obtained the 'Kotoamatsukami' Eye Technique. He was no longer cannon fodder and now possessed the ability to protect himself.
Although he couldn't use the Eye Technique immediately, Kakuyama couldn't help but activate his Mangekyo Sharingan again. Compared to the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, the Mangekyo was significantly stronger, even without using its Eye Technique.
Firstly, due to his vast mental power, his chakra was already greater than others his age. Now, having awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, his chakra had doubled. From now on, he could be considered a small Tailed Beast, capable of unleashing area-of-effect attacks recklessly.
Secondly, the amplification of Genjutsu by the Mangekyo Sharingan was terrifying. Perhaps because Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan was Genjutsu-based, Kakuyama could feel that his current Genjutsu could instantly kill anyone below Kage level. Even a Kage-level expert would need to be cautious when fighting him, or they risked being ensnared.
The activation of the Mangekyo Sharingan had comprehensively increased his combat power, elevating him from Elite Jonin to Kage level. Even if his combat talent wasn't as exceptional as Uchiha Shisui's, he could now face the Third Hokage head-on and retreat safely.
Moreover, he had an advantage that Uchiha Shisui lacked: strong mental power and massive chakra. Once he became familiar with the Mangekyo Sharingan and developed his own divine power, he estimated he could directly activate the second or even third stage of Susanoo. His combat power would greatly increase, instantly making him a top-tier Kage-level expert.
Kakuyama checked his status, opened his eyes, and his Mangekyo Sharingan, identical to Uchiha Shisui's, spun continuously.
Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan had exited the Mangekyo state. Looking at Kakuyama's Mangekyo Sharingan, he sighed softly:
"Although you already told me, seeing you actually copy my Mangekyo still feels very miraculous."
At this moment, Uchiha Kakuyama felt great, with a sense that he could challenge anything. He knew this was just an illusion caused by the surge in his chakra and ocular power.
Kakuyama stabilized his mindset and replied with a smile: "Shisui, I still have to thank you. Because I copied your Eye Technique, I feel that my Sharingan has benefited greatly, and my strength has also improved a lot."
Hearing Kakuyama's thanks, Uchiha Shisui shook his head with a smile,
"This is all my choice. Besides, I didn't lose anything."
"Kakuyama, you've just awakened the Mangekyo recently and copied my Eye Technique. You probably need some time to stabilize. Not only do you need to adapt to your surging power, but you also need to stabilize your mindset. Otherwise, it might have a negative impact on your future development."
As someone who had experienced it, Uchiha Shisui knew that there would be a burst period of strength when first activating the Mangekyo Sharingan. If one didn't adjust their mindset, they could easily fall into danger when encountering enemies in the future.
Kakuyama naturally knew that Shisui was looking out for him. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. He gradually reduced the chakra input to his Sharingan, and the Sharingan changed from Mangekyo to Three Tomoe. Finally, the Sharingan slowly closed.
"Okay, next, it's time to make a plan on how to change the Uchiha's fate," Uchiha Kakuyama thought silently.
Kakuyama's face was serious as he stared at Shisui: "Shisui, I also have the 'Kotoamatsukami' Eye Technique now. Let's discuss who we should use it on and to what extent."
Uchiha Shisui nodded in agreement: "I used to think the Third Hokage could be trusted, but I didn't expect him to be the one behind Danzo. Therefore, I think we should use it on the Third Hokage and Danzo once each."
"Hmm," Kakuyama agreed with Shisui's point, "The Third Hokage and Danzo should be subjected to 'Kotoamatsukami' once. However, as the highest level of Konoha Village, we cannot change their thoughts too much, or it will be easy for others to discover. Don't forget, as a staunch supporter of the Third Hokage, Nara Shikaku has a very high IQ and can easily find some clues. Moreover, if we change the Third Hokage too much, it's easy to leave traces for the Yamanaka Clan to discover."
"Okay, I will pay attention. For the Third Hokage, I will only make him subconsciously ignore the Uchiha Clan, at most be slightly friendlier. This also fits his usual attitude towards the Uchiha Clan. As for Danzo, although he is usually in the shadows and doesn't attract attention, I won't change him too much either. As long as I eliminate his hostility towards the Uchiha Clan and make him think the Uchiha Clan is insignificant, then the Third Hokage and Danzo won't suppress our clan too much."
Kakuyama didn't expect Shisui to think so thoroughly. It should be said that he was indeed a genius of the Uchiha Clan. Although Uchiha Shisui was completely fooled by the Third Hokage, his intelligence was not low. It could only be said that the Third Hokage was too good at disguising himself, and Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were completely led around by him.
With the candidates for Kotoamatsukami in the Village confirmed, the militant faction within the Uchiha Clan also needed to be controlled. Otherwise, even if the higher-ups of Konoha Village didn't bother with the Uchiha, the conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the Village would deepen.
At this point, Shisui looked at Uchiha Kakuyama: "Thus, I'll leave the Great Elder within the clan to you, Kakuyama."
Yes, the representative figure of the Uchiha Clan's militant faction was Great Elder Uchiha Ling. As the Great Elder of the Uchiha Clan, his power and prestige were second only to Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku. If it weren't for his persistent instigation of the relationship between the Uchiha and the Village, the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the Village would not be so tense and hostile.
Looking at the anticipation in Uchiha Shisui's eyes, Uchiha Kakuyama nodded and smiled:
"Don't worry, I'll handle the Great Elder. Compared to my side, your side is much more dangerous. Now, while the Third Hokage trusts you more and Danzo won't be too wary of you, they won't think that your Kotoamatsukami ability can change their thoughts, because such Ninjutsu or Eye Technique has never appeared before. Therefore, to prevent complications, let's act quickly."
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