"You… How do you know about Kotoamatsukami?"
Shisui's expression changed drastically. His pair of red Mangekyo Sharingan even flickered with traces of fear.
Before coming to the Land of Water to repel the Hidden Mist, his eyes had still been ordinary Sharingan.
It was only a few days ago that he accidentally awakened these Mangekyo eyes.
Even Fugaku had only sensed that he awakened Mangekyo, he had no idea what Shisui's ocular abilities were.
"Kotoamatsukami?"
Orochimaru, Kushina, and the others silently took note of that name.
Mangekyo Sharingan techniques were already infamous for their overwhelming power.
And Shisui's Mangekyo ability, one that could only be used once every decade, entirely different from the rumored Mangekyo techniques, such a thing was definitely even more terrifying.
They weren't Iron Fist. They weren't bold enough to treat something like Kotoamatsukami as insignificant.
But compared to Kotoamatsukami, someone like Orochimaru, calm, meticulous, and skilled in gathering and analyzing information, cared even more about one question.
Why would Iron Fist know about Kotoamatsukami?
"These eyes, I only awakened them a few days ago. I've never even used Kotoamatsukami once. How in the world did you know about my ability?"
The more Shisui spoke, the more panicked he became.
What terrified him wasn't just Garp's apparent foresight, he was starting to worry whether his technique might actually… not work?
This Mangekyo power was his pride, something he saw as the bridge that could bring peace and harmony between the Uchiha and Konoha.
Yet today, it had been exposed so bluntly.
"Calm down, Shisui. You're facing the legendary Observation Haki, known in the Warring States Period as the natural counter to the Sharingan."
Just as Shisui was spiraling in confusion, Fugaku suddenly sighed.
As expected, the clan's old records were true.
This legendary ability truly existed.
"Observation Haki?"
"A natural counter to the Sharingan?"
Shisui froze.
Even though he had been the greatest genius of the Uchiha, he hadn't awakened the Mangekyo before.
There were many things only elders, or the clan head, were qualified to know. He had never even heard of this.
For example, the abilities of the heroes of the shinobi world.
Information the Uchiha of the old era had traded countless lives to obtain.
In that era, such intel was priceless. Now, however, there was no need to hide it.
Not only had Shisui awakened the Mangekyo and thus earned the right to know these secrets, but after so many years, Iron Fist's abilities were no longer hidden information.
Many families in Konoha, perhaps even across the Five Great Villages, had records of him.
Besides, Fugaku was only revealing a name.
He didn't mention a single detail about what Observation Haki could actually do.
"You'll understand in time. Anyway, listen, this spar ends here. Admit defeat to Lord Garp. I don't care what Mangekyo ability you possess, you cannot possibly deal with him."
Fugaku spoke earnestly.
Before meeting Garp, he too had entertained the thought that the Uchiha's strongest eyes might be able to shake Iron Fist.
But after witnessing Garp's power firsthand, even if it was only a fleeting glimpse, he understood.
The clan records were true.
It was only natural that the two legends who awakened their Mangekyo Sharingan were defeated.
"But…"
Shisui's face twisted with frustration.
He hadn't even made a move yet, so why did everyone assume he would definitely lose?
"Our clan leader once awakened a Sharingan beyond even the Mangekyo, and even those eyes lost to Lord Garp.
Do you really believe your Mangekyo could surpass theirs?"
Fugaku's tone grew colder.
He had brought the clan to welcome Garp precisely to show their stance, to show humility.
Times had changed.
The Uchiha of today were not the Uchiha of the Warring States.
At least, the Uchiha led by him had no intention of walking the same old path as Tajima or Madara.
Up to now, their conflict could still be brushed off as mere sparring.
But once Shisui used a Mangekyo technique, everything would change.
"No need to worry. Since the kid wants to make a fuss, let him."
Just as Shisui's expression flickered between frustration and anxiety, Garp suddenly spoke.
"Lord Garp, but… "
"It's fine. I already said this is just a spar, an elder giving guidance to a brat.
And you don't need to worry so much. Whatever grudges I had with the Uchiha ended back when the Warring States Period ended.
Even if any resentment remained, it would be with Tajima, Madara, or Izuna. What does that have to do with you little Uchiha brats?
I'm not going to trouble a bunch of kids who haven't even grown up yet."
Garp waved his hand dismissively.
"…"
Fugaku's expression shifted again and again.
Little Uchiha brats, huh?
He was grateful that Iron Fist had come out and no longer clung to old grudges, but the way he expressed his magnanimity… was truly infuriating.
No wonder Tajima, Madara and Izuna, and every Uchiha of that era had chosen to fight Garp to the death time and time again.
"Uchiha kid, as your elder, I've already warned you. If you want to make a move, go ahead.
You're not afraid to waste a once in a decade technique, so why would I be afraid for you?"
Garp grinned at Shisui, wearing an expression that said.
If you don't care, then I care even less.
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