A ninjutsu that can modify another person's will—don't be ridiculous. That's god-tier bullshit.
After hearing Shisui openly reveal his ability, the Third Hokage's heart was thrown into turmoil. The way he looked at Shisui was no longer admiration—it was deep, unmistakable fear.
If Shisui could alter Uchiha Fugaku's will, then he could also alter his.
Even if Shisui stood on his side now, what if one day he switched camps and casually used Kotoamatsukami on him?
That ability was simply too dangerous.
Shisui noticed the Third Hokage's silence and mistakenly thought it was doubt about his strength. He quickly explained:
"Lord Third, you're worried the clan might see through the genjutsu. There's no need for concern. As long as I stay close to Captain Fugaku and subtly influence him over time, the other clansmen won't notice anything."
After hearing this, the Third Hokage's gaze grew strange. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Should he praise Shisui for being too honest…
or panic because Shisui was basically saying, 'Don't worry, I won't brainwash you unless I want to'?
After thinking for a long while and failing to find a safe topic, the Third Hokage finally said:
"Shisui, your eyes should already be the Mangekyō Sharingan. It's a blessing for both the Uchiha and Konoha that such eyes awakened in you."
Shisui nodded sincerely. "I think so too. These eyes will bring peace to the village."
The Third Hokage turned away, avoiding Shisui's gaze.
"I support your idea. You are Kagami's descendant and have inherited the Will of Fire. Perhaps under your guidance, the Uchiha truly can coexist peacefully with the village."
Shisui straightened immediately. "Yes, Lord Third. I'll carry out the mission at once."
With that, Shisui left the Hokage's office, his eyes full of hope for a bright future.
What he didn't notice was that the Third Hokage—his back still turned—had a dark, uneasy expression.
He quietly spoke into the empty space beside him.
"ANBU… do I show any signs of being under genjutsu?"
An ANBU operative emerged from the shadows and shook his head.
"There are no abnormal chakra traces on you, Hokage-sama."
Hearing this, the Third Hokage relaxed slightly and sat down, sinking into deep thought.
From Shisui's explanation, Kotoamatsukami wasn't invincible. It required prolonged contact and couldn't instantly overwrite someone's will.
There were also limits. Otherwise, Shisui would've become Hokage long ago.
But all of this depended on one thing—
that Shisui was telling the truth.
And there was no way to verify that.
No one could know if Shisui was lying… or if he might casually activate Kotoamatsukami the next time they met.
With so many uncertainties stacked together, the Third Hokage's trust in Shisui quietly collapsed.
Even if Shisui embodied the Will of Fire, he was still an Uchiha—
a clan that had already sacrificed too much for that same will.
At that moment, the Third Hokage made a decision:
He would never meet Shisui alone again, and he would never give him an opportunity to tamper with his will.
Turning to the ANBU beside him, he said,
"Notify the elder advisors and Danzo. Have them come immediately."
A high-level meeting was necessary.
Everyone needed to know about Kotoamatsukami.
...
Meanwhile, Shisui walked away from the Hokage Building, his heart still heavy—but his steps noticeably lighter.
The Third Hokage was a good Hokage. Not only did he approve the plan, he even promised to pardon the Uchiha and allow them to retain control of the police force.
All of this required only one sacrifice—Fugaku Uchiha.
Compared to a full-scale coup that would destroy both the clan and the village, this price was minimal.
Now all that remained was to gain Fugaku's trust…
then quietly alter his will and extinguish the coup before it ever began.
Suddenly, Shisui stopped.
In the distance, several Uchiha police members were violently enforcing the law, dragging villagers away under everyone's gaze.
Villagers and ninjas nearby were furious—but none dared to intervene.
In the past, Shisui would've stepped in without hesitation.
But now, he had neither the time nor the emotional energy.
Stopping one incident wouldn't change the villagers' resentment. Only by controlling Fugaku could the violence truly end.
Continuing onward, Shisui unknowingly arrived at a secluded forest.
Sounds of combat and chakra fluctuations echoed through the trees. A familiar chakra signature caught his attention, making him pause.
Curious, Shisui leapt onto a tree branch and looked down.
Below, Naruto and Sasuke were fighting in an open clearing.
One was Itachi's younger brother.
The other was the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki.
Yet Shisui cared less about their identities and more about the fight itself.
They were first-year academy students—but their strength was already on par with real genin.
This wasn't some clumsy Three-Body Technique nonsense.
They were using actual elemental ninjutsu.
"Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
As their shouts rang out, a massive fireball and a violent gust collided.
Due to elemental interaction, the flames surged violently at first, seemingly overpowering the wind.
But as time passed, Sasuke began to falter.
Once his chakra supply weakened, the fireball was swallowed by the wind and extinguished completely.
Sasuke was blown backward, slamming into the grass.
Covered in dust, he struggled to his feet and said unwillingly,
"Fire Release clearly restrains Wind Release. How did I lose so badly?"
Naruto stepped forward, pulled him up, and grinned.
"Elemental advantage matters—but fire also needs oxygen. A strong Wind Release can actually suppress Fire Release."
"Besides," Naruto added casually,
"my chakra is just… a tiny bit more than yours."
He pinched his fingers together, indicating a very small amount—
roughly a billion chakra units.
Sasuke scratched his head, forced to admit the gap between them.
If he wanted to surpass Naruto, he needed to awaken the symbol of Uchiha power—the Sharingan.
Once activated, his chakra and perception would soar.
But he had no idea how to awaken it.
Every time he asked his parents or Itachi, they dodged the question, only telling him:
"When the Sharingan opens, you'll understand everything."
To open the Sharingan, you must already have the Sharingan.
Every time he heard that explanation, Sasuke felt something was off—
like he was being scammed in broad daylight.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can visit my Patreon page:
Patreon.com/PhoeniXcel
I upload 2 chapters daily on Patreon!
There are 40+ advanced chapters available for you to read.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.