Uchiha Setsuna had indeed seen it before. As an old relic, he knew many things, and he had personally witnessed someone who could use Mangekyō Sharingan abilities while still at the Three-Tomoe Sharingan stage.
That person was Uchiha Madara's younger brother, Uchiha Izuna.
Before he had even awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, he had used its abilities in a moment of intense emotion. The effect simply had not been as powerful as it became after he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
But his existence proved that Mangekyō Sharingan abilities did not necessarily require one to reach the Mangekyō Sharingan stage. They could also be used under special circumstances.
In fact, such a person appeared among the Uchiha Clan in the future as well: Obito Uchiha.
In the original story, when Uchiha Obito was buried alive beneath a massive boulder, he unconsciously used a Mangekyō Sharingan ability, turning intangible and avoiding being crushed to death. He was ultimately rescued by Uchiha Madara.
Furthermore, Mangekyō Sharingan abilities did not necessarily require the Mangekyō Sharingan to be activated. For example, during the future Fourth Great Ninja War, Uchiha Madara could use the basic form of Susanoo without activating his Mangekyō Sharingan.
Even Indra, the Sage of Six Paths' son and one of Uchiha Madara's countless past lives, could directly use the Complete Body Susanoo without even awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan—at least, that was how it was established in the manga.
The whole thing was utterly absurd.
So, Uchiha Setsuna saying that Uchiha Qi had used a Mangekyō Sharingan ability with a One Tomoe Sharingan was not really that outrageous.
After hearing Uchiha Setsuna's explanation, the gathered Uchiha Clan members came to a realization. When they looked at Uchiha Qi again, their gazes were filled with both admiration and regret, their emotions incomparably complicated.
After all, according to Uchiha Setsuna's description, Uchiha Qi undoubtedly possessed the potential for a Mangekyō Sharingan. Unfortunately, his talent as a ninja and his diluted bloodline had limited his future, leaving him with only a One Tomoe Sharingan even now.
Some especially prone to overthinking, like Uchiha Fugaku, had already begun imagining why Uchiha Qi could use Mangekyō Sharingan abilities—clearly, Qi-kun must have endured immense pressure all this time, been unwelcome within the clan, and harbored endless resentment and pain. In the end, under day-and-night "oppression," he had broken through that boundary and achieved the miracle of using Mangekyō Sharingan abilities with a One Tomoe Sharingan.
Sadly, even after all that, Qi-kun still only had a One Tomoe Sharingan, with no hope of further progress in sight.
Heavens, why were they so cruel and unfair to Qi-kun?
Thinking of this, several Uchiha Clan members, including Fugaku, could no longer bear to look at Uchiha Qi.
In the eyes of these Uchiha Clan members, Uchiha Qi's situation was simply too miserable. If it were any other Uchiha, death would be preferable.
After all, that was the Uchiha Clan's value system.
Thus, on that basis, several Uchiha Clan members admired Uchiha Qi even more—what an incredibly powerful heart. As expected of Qi-kun/Lord Qi!
Yes, among the Uchiha Clan's higher-ups, some had already begun respectfully addressing Uchiha Qi as "Lord" in their hearts.
Their self-directed fantasies were truly invincible!
As for Uchiha Qi himself, although he felt that Uchiha Setsuna's analysis was rather absurd and far from the truth, there was no problem with using it to explain his secret technique.
What mattered was not its origin, but rather the reason he could not pass the secret technique on to others.
So, following Uchiha Setsuna's words, Uchiha Qi revealed a look of realization and nodded. "So that's why... I had been wondering why my eyes suddenly gained a power I couldn't understand some time ago. Then, I used that power together with my own ideas to create the Genjutsu Game."
Those words essentially confirmed the "fact" that Uchiha Qi had used Mangekyō Sharingan abilities with a One Tomoe Sharingan.
Uchiha Setsuna nodded. Then his expression turned serious as he said worriedly, "Qi-kun, since this power comes from the Mangekyō Sharingan, you should use it as little as possible. Otherwise, your eyesight may continue to deteriorate."
At those words, the Uchiha Clan members present all wore grave expressions.
To them, the secrets of the Mangekyō Sharingan were no secret, and they all knew that overusing it would result in blindness.
If Uchiha Qi's abilities were truly connected to the Mangekyō Sharingan, then such a price was very likely to exist as well.
Uchiha Qi naturally shook his head. "Although I'm surprised to suddenly learn that excessive use of the Mangekyō Sharingan causes blindness, Elder Setsuna, please rest assured. My secret technique merely borrows the Sharingan's special abilities; it does not directly use Dojutsu. Therefore, it has no effect whatsoever on my eyesight."
"On the contrary, the more I use the secret technique, the greater the benefits I receive. And the more people play the game, the more feedback I gain."
"Under these circumstances, I must use this secret technique more often and promote it as widely as possible, allowing more people to participate."
After a pause, he added in a deep voice, "And it cannot be limited to the Uchiha Clan!"
The dagger was finally revealed!
In an instant, all the Uchiha Clan members changed expression. One of them immediately shouted, "No!" and others promptly echoed him, saying that this was a secret technique belonging to the Uchiha Clan—how could outsiders be allowed to enjoy it?
One particularly hot-tempered member instantly blew his top.
In response, Uchiha Qi merely smiled calmly. "Everyone, I know you're anxious, but don't be anxious just yet. Even with the same Genjutsu Game, there can be enormous differences between the version for the Uchiha Clan and the version for outsiders."
Upon hearing this, everyone reined in their emotions and waited for Uchiha Qi to continue.
Uchiha Qi did not keep them in suspense and said plainly, "It's simple. Since it is a Genjutsu Game, the senses can be controlled. For example, the Genjutsu Game experienced by our Uchiha Clan is exceptionally realistic, nearly indistinguishable from the real world, allowing for the greatest possible stimulation of our bloodline power."
"But for outsiders, the realism can be lowered until it feels extremely fake. For instance, pain can be reduced or directly removed. That way, what they experience will truly be nothing more than a 'game.'"
Hearing this, the Uchiha Clan members fell into thought. With such differentiation, it did seem fairly acceptable—although it still felt somewhat inappropriate, as Zhou Shuren's classic saying went, the window-opening effect never went out of style.
However, Uchiha Qi then said something that stirred the Uchiha Clan members up again. "Of course, although such differentiation can be implemented, I believe that the fully realistic Genjutsu Game should still be released, allowing other ninja clans and civilian ninja to experience it as well."
The Uchiha Clan members no longer knew how they were supposed to feel. Uchiha Qi truly knew how to manipulate their emotions.
In the end, Uchiha Masanobu, the Clan Head, asked in a deep voice, "Qi-kun, you have proven that you possess wisdom and intelligence far beyond that of other Uchiha. I believe that there must be profound meaning behind your actions. So, can you tell us your reasons for doing this?"
Uchiha Masanobu's well-timed praise pleased Uchiha Qi. Already prepared and with his plan in mind, he finally spoke the words he had wanted to say for many years but had never possessed the conditions or opportunity to say.
"Everyone, please believe me. Everything I do is for our Uchiha Clan, so that we can truly claim a place among Konoha's upper ranks and obtain the honor and status that the Uchiha Clan deserves."
"At the same time, it is to give our Uchiha Clan the chance to compete for Konoha's supreme Hokage position!"
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