The Third Hokage remained calm, and after the Root personnel had left, he nodded and gestured:
"Shisui, activate your Sharingan. Let this old man take a look and see if there's any problem?"
Uchiha Shisui saw that the Third Hokage wasn't suspicious, secretly clenched his hand, and respectfully replied:
"Okay, Lord Third Hokage."
Uchiha Shisui raised his head, his gaze meeting the Third Hokage's, and activated his Sharingan. The Three Tomoe in his eyes spun faster and faster. Soon, the tomoe connected end to end, slowly transforming into the shape of a four-pointed shuriken.
The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan, feeling very shocked. Although it was the first time he had seen it, the Third Hokage was very certain that Uchiha Shisui's eyes were the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan. Just looking into them made him feel a compelling pressure.
Just then, Uchiha Shisui suddenly increased the output of his Eye Technique, and the Eye Technique 'Kotoamatsukami' was quietly activated.
Unbeknownst to Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, 'Kotoamatsukami' quietly and quickly invaded his brain, altering his thoughts. At this moment, if Uchiha Shisui wished, the Leader of Konoha Village, one of the highest leaders in the entire Ninja World, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, would become his slave. His, Uchiha Shisui's, command would be the Third Hokage's highest directive.
However, he was Uchiha Shisui, a person who loved the Village and his clansmen. Although the Third Hokage was somewhat targeting the Uchiha Clan, how could Uchiha Shisui possibly enslave this elder who had dedicated his entire life to the Village? What's more, the Land of Fire was not peaceful at the moment. If Shisui changed the Third Hokage's thoughts drastically, it could bring terrible disaster to the Village and the clansmen (such as war).
Therefore, Uchiha Shisui only used this opportunity to make the Third Hokage overlook the Uchiha Clan and stop targeting them. This way, the Uchiha Clan would be preserved, and the Village would not fall into disaster (such as war).
The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan, felt a moment of disorientation, but quickly recovered. He didn't pay it much mind, and after carefully looking at the Sharingan's pattern again, he said:
"Alright, Shisui, put your Sharingan away. I've seen it. Besides the change in the pattern, do you feel there are any other changes to your Sharingan?"
Uchiha Shisui took the opportunity to put away his Mangekyo Sharingan and respectfully replied:
"Reporting to Lord Hokage, since my Sharingan changed, my chakra has increased significantly, my Genjutsu ability has greatly improved, my observational skills are much sharper, and the power of my Ninjutsu has also increased to a certain extent."
Uchiha Shisui had already discussed with Uchiha Kakuyama that besides hiding the Eye Technique contained within the Mangekyo Sharingan to avoid arousing the Third Hokage's suspicion, he would truthfully report other situations. With the Third Hokage's tolerance, he could still tolerate a Kage-level expert, especially since this Kage-level expert was his, the Third Hokage's, person.
Hearing Uchiha Shisui's words, the Third Hokage couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Originally, Uchiha Shisui's strength was already among the top of the Jonin. Relying on his extraordinary combat talent and masterful Genjutsu ability, he had earned the title 'Instantaneous Body Skill Shisui'.
Now, he had also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, and his strength had leaped to that of a Kage-level expert. As the Third Hokage himself, he wasn't even sure he could suppress him. The Uchiha Clan truly lived up to its name as a first-class bloodline family in the Ninja World; the Sharingan makes it too easy for them to increase their strength.
However, the Third Hokage was very reassured about Uchiha Shisui. As a descendant of Uchiha Kagami and having inherited the Will of Fire from the Hokage lineage, and having been watched by the Third Hokage as he grew up, he was very confident in Uchiha Shisui's character. He believed that under his, Sarutobi Hiruzen's, tireless brainwashing, Uchiha Shisui would not escape his grasp. It seemed that ideological education needed to be strengthened in the future.
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage's face showed a benevolent smile,
"Shisui, you truly have the Mangekyo Sharingan. This is excellent. With this, our Konoha Village has gained another Kage-level expert. At this time, when the borders of the Land of Fire are unstable, I am truly relieved that you have grown so much.
You must know that where the leaves dance, there will be fire burning. That firelight will illuminate the Village, and then new leaves will bud again.
Shisui, we are those burning leaves. Even if we sacrifice ourselves, countless juniors will inherit our will and make our Konoha Village even more glorious."
Uchiha Shisui listened to the Third Hokage's words. Although he knew he was trying to influence him as before, he was still greatly moved.
"Although I love my Village, I also love my clansmen just the same."
Uchiha Shisui could only silently say sorry to the Third Hokage in his heart.
However, on the surface, Uchiha Shisui was the same as before, as if he had found a kindred spirit, his expression extremely agitated,
"Yes, Lord Hokage, as long as our Village can prosper and the juniors can be happy, even if we sacrifice ourselves, it will be a worthy death."
The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Shisui's appearance with a face full of benevolence. He was still the same as before, deeply agreeing with his Will of Fire, and couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.
Knowing that Uchiha Shisui had just returned from a mission and that this kind of matter could be counterproductive if overdone, he decided to stop while he was ahead. Finally, he instructed:
"Alright, Shisui, you must be tired. Go back and rest. However, don't let too many people know about you awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan. This way, you can avoid a lot of trouble."
Uchiha Shisui respectfully replied: "Okay, Lord Hokage, I understand."
Seeing the Third Hokage wave his hand at him, Uchiha Shisui bowed with a clenched fist and walked out.
After seeing Uchiha Shisui leave, the Third Hokage continued to handle the remaining documents.
Suddenly, the Third Hokage stopped the pen in his hand, his brows gradually furrowing. Looking at the document reporting the Uchiha Police Force's rough enforcement, he decided to treat the Uchiha with some favor, no longer pushing all the responsibility onto the Police Force as before. This way, he could better win over Uchiha Shisui.
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage wrote down his instructions. Little did he know, he was also influenced by other things.
After leaving the Hokage Building, Uchiha Shisui headed towards the Uchiha Clan Territory. Just as he was about to arrive, Uchiha Shisui suddenly took a turn and rushed towards a remote area outside the Village.
Things went smoothly with the Third Hokage. To prevent any complications, Uchiha Shisui decided to go to Shimura Danzo immediately. As long as he dealt with Danzo, who had always been hostile to the Uchiha Clan and controlled Root, most of the problems would be solved.
The rest would be up to Uchiha Kakuyama.
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