Chapter 2: Advancement to Sequence 6 - Hypnotist
Uchiha Kazuki walked the path of the Spectator.
But this wasn't just any path—it was one of the twenty-two divine pathways from Lord of the Mysteries, a power system from another world entirely.
By consuming the corresponding potions, one could advance their life level step by step, ultimately ascending to godhood itself.
[Name: Uchiha Kazuki]
[Age: 15]
[Occupation: Shinobi, Psychiatrist]
[Pathway: Spectator]
[Sequence: Sequence 7 - Psychiatrist]
[Extraordinary Items:
Moon Paper Doll - Takes a fatal blow or spiritual attack in place of the holder.
Corrupted Whispers - Forces the target to hear maddening voices that infect their mind with insanity.
Sleep Charm - After a brief incantation, induces peaceful slumber in the target.
Hermes' Brass Candleholder - Extracts spiritual energy and, based on its quality, weaves near-perfect dreams that can pull multiple people into a shared dreamscape.]
"If I could choose, I'd want a different cheat ability," Kazuki muttered, his eye twitching as he reviewed his status. His expression was one of pure exasperation.
The problem with the Lord of the Mysteries power system was simple but terrifying: the higher your sequence, the greater your risk of losing control. Even gods had to constantly rely on anchors from mortal believers to prevent losing their humanity entirely.
Kazuki was deeply afraid of death and madness. So among the twenty-two divine pathways, he'd ultimately chosen the Spectator path.
The reason? This pathway skillfully utilized the power of mind and spirit, making it significantly less prone to losing control compared to other paths.
Even better, the Uchiha clan's bloodline limit—the Sharingan—was a perfect match for the mental abilities of the Spectator pathway.
The combination amplified his mastery of genjutsu, hypnosis, and psychological manipulation to a truly frightening degree.
He could even, to some extent, briefly simulate an effect similar to the legendary Infinite Tsukuyomi.
In simple terms: that expensive psychological therapy Fugaku experienced, the one costing 50,000 ryo per session? It was basically Wish Fulfillment made real through his powers.
Despite the steep price, his services were incredibly popular in Konoha.
After all, in such a cruel shinobi world, who wouldn't want to experience their dreams come true, even if only for a little while?
"Finally," Kazuki whispered, staring at the nearly transparent pituitary gland resting in his palm. "I've gathered enough materials to advance to Hypnotist."
A wave of emotion washed over him. "I've been playing the role of psychiatrist for an entire year just to get this thing."
Now that he had the main ingredient, he didn't plan to delay any longer.
Activating his Sharingan, Kazuki carefully scanned his surroundings. After confirming no one would disturb him, he set up several defensive ninjutsu traps, then locked the door and shuttered the windows tight.
He'd already digested the Psychiatrist potion through role-playing six months ago.
If he'd had the materials back then, he would've advanced to Sequence 6 immediately. Why wait until now?
Besides the Mind Dragon's pituitary gland, advancing to Sequence 6 also required a fruit from the Illusory Wind Chime Tree.
Kazuki carefully retrieved the prepared fruit from a sealed scroll, then tossed it along with the pituitary gland into a dark iron pot. One by one, he added the remaining supplementary ingredients.
Moments later, the Sequence 6 Hypnotist potion was complete.
The transparent, colorless, viscous liquid reflected everything within range like a perfect mirror. Tiny vortices swirled beneath its surface, rippling and flowing with an almost hypnotic quality.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump.
His heartbeat echoed clearly in the silent room.
Kazuki stared at the transparent, gel-like potion. Even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but feel tense every time he consumed one of these things.
He'd always hated viscous liquids!
The thought of forcing this stuff down his throat made him grimace, but there was no other choice.
"Soothe."
Using his Psychiatrist abilities to calm his racing thoughts, Kazuki hesitated no longer.
He lifted the dark pot to his lips and downed the contents in one gulp.
The viscous liquid gurgled down his throat with an oddly cool sensation.
The next instant, his consciousness seemed to explode, jolting violently.
BZZZZT!
Kazuki's eyes went vacant. He felt as if his soul had completely detached from his physical body.
In a state of weightlessness, he rose and fell, absorbed into something vast and incomprehensible—like a pure aggregate of thoughts drifting through an endless sky.
No, not a sky.
It was the boundless Ocean of Collective Subconsciousness, connecting all living beings across existence.
In that deep, dark ocean, each droplet of liquid was like a beam of light, symbolizing the consciousness of a single being. The consciousness of countless beings together formed this infinite sea.
Sensing this ocean for the first time, Kazuki felt an overwhelming desire to merge with it, to become one with everything.
Fortunately, he was already an experienced Psychiatrist and didn't panic. He remained calm and clear-headed, forcefully severing that final thought of dissolution from his mind.
His boundless, dispersing consciousness consciously contracted back toward a single point.
He didn't know how much time passed.
A brilliant light suddenly flashed in Kazuki's empty eyes.
After his consciousness finally returned to his body, he took a deep, shuddering breath and exhaled with relief. "Success! I'm finally a Sequence 6: Hypnotist."
From Sequence 6 onward, one officially entered the mid-level sequences. The Spectator pathway was no longer one of pure support and weakness—it would now possess genuine combat ability.
Kazuki looked down to examine himself. His skin was covered in fine, sturdy golden scales that gleamed faintly in the dim light.
If anyone else were present, they'd be terrified. With his three-tomoe Sharingan glowing blood-red, strange vortexes swirling in their depths like an abyss, and his entire body covered in golden scales, Kazuki resembled some kind of fearsome beast radiating an overwhelming predatory aura.
He clenched his fist and threw a simple straight punch.
BANG!
A sharp crack split the air.
His physical attributes, dramatically enhanced by the potion, far surpassed those of an ordinary chunin in both strength and speed.
Furthermore, the fine golden scales provided significant defense. When he tested them with a kunai, the blade only produced sparks and a harsh metallic scraping sound.
Beyond the physical enhancements, becoming a Hypnotist granted him three new abilities:
First: Subconscious Modification - The ability to alter or influence someone's subconscious through suggestion outside of combat.
Second: Combat Hypnosis - Forceful hypnosis that could affect enemies even during battle.
Third: Psychological Invisibility - Creating a blind spot in others' perception, making them unconsciously overlook his presence.
"Even though I still lack direct offensive techniques..."
Kazuki murmured to himself with a slight smile, "if I combine these abilities with the power of my Sharingan, I can probably force psychological suggestions even during combat, and extend both the duration and intensity of hypnosis significantly."
The synergy between the Spectator pathway and the Sharingan was simply incredible!
As his turbulent emotions gradually settled, Kazuki checked his system rewards.
[Main Quest: Advance to Sequence 6 - Hypnotist (Completed)]
[Consume the potion to advance to Sequence 6: Hypnotist]
[Reward: Extraordinary Item - Mask of Lies]
A delicate silver mask lay quietly on the tatami mat before him.
Item: Mask of Lies
Extraordinary Ability: Allows the wearer to realistically alter their appearance and grants three special abilities—Fire Manipulation, Damage Transfer, and Danger Intuition—while also enhancing balance and agility.
Negative Effect: All emotions are amplified while wearing the mask.
With a thought, Kazuki transformed the Mask of Lies into an elegant silver ring, slipping it onto his middle finger.
His spirits lifted considerably. "With this, operating in ANBU is going to be much easier."
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