Once the Uchiha were ready, Itachi carried Shisui's body, protected by other clan members, and set off toward the Uchiha estate under the golden glow of the sunset.
As the saying went, a performance must be complete.
After bringing Shisui's body home, the Uchiha immediately set up his house as a funeral hall.
Itachi volunteered to keep vigil overnight, and the others departed.
With Shisui's funeral arrangements in place, Arata wandered out to Ichiraku Ramen and devoured several large bowls.
Since cultivating his Lightning Release armor, his appetite had skyrocketed, though his physical condition was improving rapidly.
Arata could sense he was approaching a critical threshold, one that might allow him to awaken the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and gain a tremendous leap in power.
After teasing little Shobu, Arata grabbed two more large servings of ramen and slowly returned to the Uchiha estate, placing them in Shisui's home.
Upon entering, he saw Itachi kneeling solemnly, burning incense for Shisui.
Arata's lips twitched nervously. If Itachi knew the truth… would he chase me down with a blade?
Better take Mikoto to the safe island for a few days… The supplies he had painstakingly prepared would finally be useful.
As Arata's thoughts wandered to the potential danger, Itachi noticed him.
Seeing Arata, Itachi asked politely, "Arata… you've come to see Shisui, haven't you?
After all, you two were close." His eyes darkened with grief as he spoke.
Seeing the sorrow in Itachi's gaze, Arata abandoned any pretense of humor and nodded.
He set the ramen aside and said, "I know you haven't eaten.
I brought some for you. Eat while it's still hot..cold ramen isn't good."
Itachi shook his head. "I'm not hungry, Arata. You eat first."
Arata froze for a moment, then looked at the ramen he brought.
Even in this grief, his observation is incredible. Truly a born ninja.
Seeing Itachi refuse, Arata did not press further.
After checking the time, he approached Shisui's body and, under Itachi's watchful eyes, lifted the white cloth covering him.
Itachi could no longer remain seated. He sprang to his feet, demanding,
"Shisui is already dead! What are you doing? You're desecrating his body!"
Arata, strangely pleased that Itachi finally lost his composure, decided to tease him further.
What else would I care for in Shisui… except for his greatest legacy...the Mangekyō Sharingan. Better to put it to use than let it rot with him."
He stepped forward deliberately.
Itachi could not tolerate Arata's audacity.
Drawing a kunai, its tip aimed straight at him, he growled, "Try touching Shisui's body, and see what happens."
Seeing Uchiha Itachi holding a kunai pointed at him, Uchiha Arata slowly turned, his expression calm as he faced the furious Itachi.
"Itachi, are you serious? Wielding a weapon against me… have you considered the consequences of such an action?"
Arata then activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, locking his gaze on Itachi.
The sheer spiritual pressure and chakra emanating from his eyes were enough to crush the resolve of ordinary shinobi.
Through the Mangekyō, Arata's aura pressed down on Itachi, heavy and inescapable.
Feeling the immense pressure from Arata, Itachi activated his own Sharingan.
At first, it was the standard three tomoe, but as Arata's presence grew more oppressive,
the tomoe spun violently, eventually forming the three scythe-shaped Mangekyō Sharingan.
With his Mangekyō now active, Itachi felt the oppressive force from Arata lessen significantly.
His racing heart slowed, and he began to feel a faint sense of equilibrium.
Seeing Itachi reveal his Mangekyō under pressure, Arata smiled faintly.
Though Itachi's aura had not yet matched his own, there was a subtle sense of resistance now.
Arata's lips curved into a grin as he withdrew his aura of pressure and deactivated his Mangekyō. Relaxed, he looked at Itachi with a teasing smile.
Not bad. The one Shisui trusted… you've awakened your Mangekyō, haven't you?"
Itachi, seeing Arata so calm as if they were merely chatting, was momentarily stunned despite his prodigious intellect.
Then, realization dawned, and he asked, somewhat understandingly, "You were testing me?"
Arata shrugged and sat down nearby, feigning boredom.
"Not exactly. I was just… bored. Thought I'd mess with you a little."
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