"So what if it is!"
Sasuke looked at the 'himself' before him, Sharingan instantly activated, revealing Futatsudomoe on one side and Mitsudomoe on the other in his Scarlet pupils.
Even when facing his own self with Mitsudomoe in both eyes, Sasuke Uchiha was not afraid at all.
"Childish..."
Mirror Sasuke merely raised a mocking smile, his Scarlet Three-Tomoe Sharingan spinning wildly.
"You will never understand the true power of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan."
Before Sasuke could react, he was directly drawn into a series of Genjutsu by a surge of ocular power, while the Mirror Sasuke unleashed its full power without reservation.
He stared excitedly at the real Sasuke before him, his eyes beginning to roll back, his Sharingan moving wildly and uncontrollably.
"Sasuke, stay true to yourself, and you will be your most complete self!"
A voice pierced through the barrier of the water world, carrying a soothing power that stopped Sasuke's will from collapsing.
"Annoying..."
The mirror image of Sasuke didn't stop him; he glanced upwards and couldn't help but purse his lips.
"Hah--!" Sasuke, panting heavily after breaking free from the Sharingan's Genjutsu, looked up at himself.
"So this is what the real Mitsudomoe looks like..."
Before he finished speaking, the Tomoe in Sasuke's Sharingan began to rotate and evolve, gradually changing into Mitsudomoe in both of his pupils.
"Thank you so much for breaking down my long-standing barriers."
Sasuke straightened up, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming.
One of his eyes had been stuck at the Futatsudomoe, unable to perfectly advance to the Mitsudomoe in both eyes.
This also resulted in his pupil ability being less than perfect.
Now, stimulated by the mirror image, it has broken through the shackles and advanced to the perfect Mitsudomoe state.
"Here we go again." Mirror Sasuke looked speechless.
"How many times have you put on this act just when you've started to grow, you incessant Naruto Uzumaki?"
"Or perhaps it's Neji Hyuga, who's determined to break free of his shackles, because how many times has your behavior defeated you?"
Upon hearing this, Sasuke unconsciously clenched his fists.
"And you dare say you're chasing after Itachi's shadow? You can't even break free from your own cage."
"Hey, have you said enough?"
However, just as Mirror Sasuke was speaking, a very cold voice came from behind him.
Sasuke's left hand shone with dazzling Chakra, while his other hand held Amatsukaku horizontally across the mirror image's neck.
I could feel the goosebumps on my neck caused by the pressure of the sharp blade.
"How is that possible!"
Mirror Sasuke blurted out in disbelief, realizing that Sasuke's speed just now was almost beyond his ability to perceive, and only... could accomplish such a feat.
"Activated Mark - Third Form, you've actually managed to use it!"
This is the reason why Sasuke's speed is beyond the perception of mirror images.
"Heh, even though it can only be activated for a fleeting moment, it's enough."
As he spoke, Sasuke thrust his Lightning Blade straight down.
"You really think this is a mirror image, and that even if I capture you, you can use the formation to escape?"
"The moment you looked me straight in the eye, you were already trapped in my Genjutsu."
Ignoring the mirror image of the clone clutching his chest, its face filled with disbelief, Sasuke spoke without turning his head.
"By the way, Itachi chose his own path, and I respect his choice, although I am indeed a follower."
"But I will also forge my own path. I will become stronger, not to surpass anyone, but so that one day I can stand shoulder to shoulder with him."
"Then tell him personally that his younger brother is strong enough to share everything with him."
The mirror image, clutching its chest, listened quietly, a complex yet gratified expression on its face.
"Very good... Keep moving forward with this awareness! Remember, true strength is not about denying yourself, but about accepting yourself completely."
The sound drifted further and further away, and the reflected image gradually began to dissipate.
The words had barely left his lips when they completely dissipated into fluorescent light and returned to Sasuke's body.
The deathly black void gradually receded, revealing the surface of the lake in the water world. Sasuke slowly stepped out of the sealing array.
"Hey~ Sasuke, you're so slow~"
The moment he appeared, Naruto was right in front of Sasuke.
Sasuke didn't respond, but looked at Hagoromo not far away and said very seriously, "Thank you, teacher."
If Hagoromo hadn't spoken up, he probably would have truly fallen under the Genjutsu.
"Well done, Sasuke." Hagoromo chuckled, praising Sasuke.
Although his shout served as a reminder to Sasuke, the subsequent series of actions were entirely Sasuke's choice.
Whether it was feigning arrogance with the appearance of someone who had grown stronger to make the mirror image look down on them, or using the full power of the Mitsudomoe eye very quickly.
The fact that Sasuke could make those moves in such a short time is enough to prove his growth.
Moreover, by borrowing the power of the Mitsudomoe, he used the Activated Mark - Third Form in that instant.
"Sasuke, your mirror image looks pretty cool too."
Naruto then put his arm around Sasuke's shoulder and criticized him with great dissatisfaction.
"What do you mean by 'that incessantly talking Naruto '? I was clearly concerned about you."
Sasuke smirked. He actually longed to be as sharp-tongued as the Naruto.
"That's what the mirror said. If you want to accept that assessment, I have no objection."
Nevertheless, Sasuke still muttered something under his breath.
"Teacher, can we begin the trials of the Sacred Land?"
Naruto then pulled away from Naruto's arm and looked at Hagoromo Sasuke, asking a question.
"Oh right! Teacher, can we begin?" Naruto also realized what was happening and looked at Hagoromo with excitement.
"It's too late to say anything today."
Hagoromo glanced at the sky. Although the Sacred Land didn't have the sunrise and sunset environment of the Shinobi World, it was clearly already dusk.
That also means it's already nighttime in the Shinobi World.
"Let's go back today and come back tomorrow," Hagoromo said, glancing at Hinata beside him.
"Tomorrow, Hinata will need to undergo mirror image training, while Naruto and Sasuke will have their trials."
"That's awesome!" Naruto jumped up and shouted.
Sasuke nodded. Since it had already passed, he could come back tomorrow.
"As a reward for your success, let's have dinner together tonight."
As she spoke, Hagoromo took Hinata's hand, and then led the group away from the Sacred Land.
Meow! What about me? What about me?
Sansan came running from afar, shouting loudly. He had rushed over as soon as he heard about the dinner party.
As a result, Hagoromo simply left!
"This guy, can't I get through without me?"
Sansan stomped the ground unhappily, sensing Hagoromo's location, and in the next instant, she directly used the contract to travel to the location of Hagoromo and the others.