Kotoamatsukami: Radiance!
This technique releases a massive burst of golden light, forcibly dragging the enemy's spirit into a Genjutsu space constructed and absolutely dominated by the caster.
And in that instant, it reduces the enemy's spirit... to ash!
"I didn't expect this! I really didn't expect this! To think that gathering both eyes would awaken such a terrifying technique!"
Yao couldn't help but mutter to himself, unable to suppress the excitement on his face.
Kotoamatsukami: Radiance!
This was absolutely the most terrifying and domineering Genjutsu he had ever seen, bar none!
In comparison, Uchiha Itachi's "Tsukuyomi," while strong in terms of mental torture and time manipulation, paled in significance before this kind of direct, large-scale, instant spiritual annihilation.
Tsukuyomi was the pinnacle of punishment and interrogation, but Kotoamatsukami: Radiance was the extinction of spiritual existence!
Instantly turning an enemy's spirit to ash—it was too terrifying!
Possessing this complete pair of eyes, Yao's trump cards and deterrence factor were elevated to an entirely new level!
More importantly, it finally patched up Yao's biggest weakness:
Genjutsu!
"Now, even if I face Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi, I won't fear him in the slightest!" Yao muttered to himself.
He had been wary of Itachi before, afraid that Itachi would hit him with a Tsukuyomi.
One had to remember that Kakashi was tortured for three days and three nights inside Tsukuyomi, his mind nearly collapsing, and afterwards, he was bedridden for a whole month.
Yao didn't want to end up like that.
But now, he finally had a powerful trump card to counter Tsukuyomi!
"When it comes to Genjutsu... Uchiha Shisui really was the strongest!"
"In front of him, even that filial son Itachi would have to bow down!"
Yao suppressed the excitement in his heart. "To distinguish them easily, from now on... I'll call the original Kotoamatsukami: Puppet, and Kotoamatsukami: Radiance will remain unchanged!"
"The former controls the will!" "The latter annihilates the spirit!"
"Tsk! This feels amazing!"
Subsequently, Yao began to investigate the other ultimate power of the Mangekyō Sharingan: Susanoo.
Different Mangekyō eyes possessed different unique techniques, such as Kamui, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, or Kotoamatsukami.
But Susanoo, the humanoid avatar that embodied both offense and defense, was the ultimate power possessed by all Mangekyō users.
Yao focused his mind, communicating with the surging Yin Release ocular power deep within his eyes.
Sure enough.
The moment he willed it, Yao touched upon the outline of that dormant, massive, and violent power.
"Alright then, let's give it a try..."
Yao took a deep breath, stood in the center of the room, and his eyes suddenly sharpened.
"Susanoo!"
Hum!
A stream of deep, cold, emerald-green chakra carrying an intense spiritual pressure erupted from his body, rapidly condensing and taking shape around him.
In the blink of an eye.
Several thick, rib-like bones of emerald chakra materialized out of thin air, interlocking to form two rows.
Like the sturdiest cage and shield, they protected Yao in the center.
Susanoo: First Form!
"It worked!"
Yao secretly rejoiced.
However, in the next moment, a piercing, bone-deep agony that felt as if it were tearing his soul apart followed immediately.
This pain exploded from the depths of his eyes, radiating to his entire brain! Immediately after, it spread rapidly throughout his body.
Every muscle fiber, every bone, transmitted an unbearable burning and tearing sensation.
"Hiss!"
Even though he was mentally prepared, Yao couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, beads of cold sweat seeping from his forehead.
"As expected... using the Mangekyō places a massive burden and pain on the body. It really hurts!"
Yao grimaced in pain.
The Mangekyō was known as the cursed eye because, from the moment it was awakened, it began the march toward blindness.
With every use, the Mangekyō took a step closer to losing its light.
The more frequently it was used, the faster the blindness would arrive.
Uchiha Madara! Uchiha Itachi! Uchiha Sasuke... with the exception of Uchiha Obito, none were exempt!
But at the same time.
Using the Mangekyō's ocular techniques came with immense pain and side effects. If one's body was even slightly weaker, they might not be able to withstand it and could die prematurely.
Take Itachi, for example!
It is no exaggeration to say.
The Mangekyō Sharingan were not eyes that an ordinary person could master!
Just then, the powerful life force inherent in the Sage Body surged rapidly toward the source of the pain.
The power of Yang Release began to repair and nourish the damaged body tissues.
Simultaneously, with its unique vitality, it quickly neutralized the erosion and backlash caused by the excessive release of ocular power.
The burning sensation receded rapidly, and the stinging pain diminished like a retreating tide.
In an instant.
The agony that had been unbearable vanished completely.
"I knew it!"
Yao let out a long sigh of relief, revealing a smile that said, "Just as I thought."
The robust vitality and recovery power of the Sage Body were indeed the divine tools for mastering the Mangekyō and negating its side effects!
Look at Obito—because half of his body was made of White Zetsu.
He could use the Kamui Mangekyō freely. He used the powerful Kamui as if it were a basic attack, and he remained full of energy.
Since he possessed an even more powerful Sage Body, there was no reason he couldn't master Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyō.
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Evening.
Warm light illuminated the dining room of the large Uchiha mansion.
Yao, Sasuke, and Karin sat around the table, eating dinner in silence.
Sasuke was clearly in a good mood; he spoke much more than usual.
Evidently, the training insights he had selected from the Root's "legacy" had benefited the young avenger greatly.
Karin ate quietly, listening silently, a look of satisfaction on her face.
For her.
Having a stable place to stay, not being bitten by people every day, and even getting access to her ancestral sealing techniques was a life she hadn't dared to dream of before.
And she knew that she owed all of this to Yao.
Yao was like a second parent to her; she was willing to do anything for him!
Yao picked up a piece of meat and placed it in his bowl. "Come with me to the Konoha Hospital later to visit Kakashi-sensei."
Sasuke paused in shoveling rice into his mouth, looked up, and asked with some confusion, "Kakashi-sensei? What happened to him?"
"He's injured!"
Yao replied casually, "Itachi returned to the village this afternoon. He ran into Kakashi-sensei and the others, and they fought!"
"Kakashi-sensei was hit by Itachi's Genjutsu. He suffered severe mental exhaustion and is currently lying in the hospital."
"!!!"
Clang!
Sasuke dropped his chopsticks onto the table. He stood up abruptly, looking like a powder keg that had been ignited.
Blood rushed to his face, and his voice was filled with extreme anger and agitation: "Itachi? Where is he? Where is he right now?!"
The air in the dining room seemed to freeze instantly, and the warm lights felt a few degrees colder.
"What are you getting excited about? Sit down!"
Yao slammed his chopsticks onto the table with a smack. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an unquestionable severity.
Sasuke shuddered and silently sat back down on the floor, but his fists remained clenched.
Yao stared coldly at Sasuke, who was radiating hostility, and scolded, "How many times have I told you?"
"Don't explode like a cat whose tail has been stepped on the moment you hear the name 'Uchiha Itachi'! Look at yourself right now!"
Sasuke's chest heaved violently. He glared at Yao but didn't retort.
"What's the use of finding him now? Can you beat him?"
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Yao's tone was blunt. "With your current skills, rushing up to him would result in nothing but another beating, followed by mockery and ridicule!"
"Besides proving that you're still a useless, disappointing little brother, what good would it do?"
Every word was like a cold nail driven into Sasuke's most sensitive nerves.
His face turned red, his teeth ground audibly, and his fists were clenched so tight his fingernails almost dug into his flesh.
But he couldn't refute it, because what Yao said was the truth. He... was indeed no match for Itachi right now.
"Unwilling? Angry? Then hold those emotions in and convert them into motivation for your training!"
Yao patted his tense shoulder firmly, his tone softening slightly:
"Train hard! Use all your hatred to become stronger!"
"I guarantee that within three years at most, you will definitely possess the strength and opportunity to kill Uchiha Itachi with your own hands!"
"Eat!"
Sasuke gritted his teeth, took a few deep breaths, picked up his chopsticks, and buried his head to eat voraciously, saying nothing more.
Karin looked cautiously at the two brothers, not daring to breathe loudly.
Yao sighed.
Unlike Sasuke.
He didn't have any deep-seated hatred for Uchiha Itachi.
Of course, there was no brotherly affection or bonds of love to speak of either.
But he respected Itachi's choice.
Since Itachi chose to continue playing the cruel script of the "clan annihilator," Yao wouldn't forcefully expose him.
Let this play...
Continue along its originally intended trajectory.
After dinner.
Yao took Karin and a moody Sasuke to buy some fresh fruit and headed to the hospital to visit Kakashi.