When Uchiha Arata's eyes formed the same intricate pattern as Shisui's, the system finally chimed in:
"Congratulations, Host! You have successfully copied the ocular power Kotoamatsukami. Learning and integration in progress… expected to be usable in 12 hours."
"Congratulations, Host! Your Mangekyo Sharingan has awakened! Learning and integration accelerated… expected to be usable in 1 hour."
With the system's notifications, Arata finally exhaled.
He had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and acquired the Kotoamatsukami.
He was no longer a disposable pawn.....he now had the power to protect himself.
Even though he couldn't use the ocular powers immediately, Arata couldn't resist activating his Mangekyo again.
Compared to the simple three-tomoe Sharingan, the Mangekyo, even without using its powers, felt overwhelmingly stronger.
First, thanks to his massive mental capacity, his chakra was already far above others of his age. With the Mangekyo awakened, his chakra practically doubled.
He could now unleash massive attacks without restraint, akin to a miniature tailed beast.
Second, the Mangekyo's enhancement of genjutsu was terrifying.
Since Shisui's Sharingan was specialized in genjutsu, Arata could feel that any enemy below the ANBU rank would be instantly incapacitated.
Even Kage-level opponents would have to remain cautious when facing him.
The Mangekyo Awakening had effectively upgraded Arata from an elite Jonin to Kage-level potential.
Even if his combat talent wasn't on par with Shisui, he could now challenge the Third Hokage and walk away unscathed.
Moreover, Arata had advantages Shisui didn't: vast chakra reserves and extraordinary mental strength.
Once he became familiar with the Mangekyo and developed his own godly powers, he could potentially activate the second or even third stage of Susanoo.
His combat ability would skyrocket, placing him among the top Kage-level elite.
Arata examined his state, opening his eyes. The spinning Mangekyo pattern mirrored Shisui's, dazzling and alive.
Shisui, having already deactivated his own Mangekyo, looked at Arata's and sighed softly.
"Even though you told me you could copy it, seeing you actually replicate my Mangekyo… it's still incredible."
Arata felt a surge of invincibility, as if he could challenge the heavens themselves.
He knew it was just an illusion caused by the explosive increase in chakra and ocular power.
He calmed himself and smiled. "Shisui, I owe you thanks. Copying your Sharingan has enhanced mine tremendously.
I can feel my strength growing in every way."
Shisui shook his head with a smile.
"It's my pleasure. Besides, I lost nothing in the process."
"Arata, now that you've awakened the Mangekyo and copied my power, you'll need time to stabilize.
You must adapt to your sudden increase in strength and control your mind, or it could negatively affect your growth."
As someone who had experienced it, Shisui knew that sudden Mangekyo awakening brought a dangerous power spike.
Without mental adjustment, facing enemies could be perilous.
Arata nodded, understanding Shisui's warning. He slowly reduced the chakra flowing into his eyes.
The Mangekyo's spiraling pattern faded to a three-tomoe Sharingan, and eventually, his eyes closed.
"All right. Now comes the plan: how do we change the Uchiha's fate?" Arata thought silently.
His expression hardened as he turned to Shisui. "Shisui, I now possess Kotoamatsukami. Let's decide who to target and to what degree."
Shisui nodded in agreement. "I used to trust the Third Hokage, but he sided with Danzo.
I think we should use Kotoamatsukami on both the Third Hokage and Danzo—once each."
Arata agreed. "Yes, the Third and Danzo must each be influenced.
But we cannot alter their minds too drastically; it could arouse suspicion. Remember, Nara Shikaku, a staunch supporter of the Third, is intelligent and perceptive.
Too much change might leave traces detectable even by the Yamanaka clan."
"I understand. For the Third, I'll make him subconsciously overlook the Uchiha, perhaps treat them slightly more favorably. It matches his usual behavior.
As for Danzo, I won't change him much....just enough to erase his hostility and make him see the Uchiha as inconsequential. This way, neither the Third nor Danzo will cause major setbacks for our clan."
Arata was impressed by Shisui's foresight. Truly, a Uchiha genius.
Despite being easily manipulated by the Third Hokage, Shisui's intellect remained sharp.
The Third had only hidden reality behind a perfect disguise.
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