Advancing to Sequence 6: Hypnotist

Uchiha Sōgetsu was a [Spectator].

However, this Spectator was not that kind of spectator, but one of the twenty-two Divine Pathways from Lord of the Mysteries.

By consuming the corresponding potion of a Pathway, one could advance their level of life and ultimately become a god.

[Name: Uchiha Sōgetsu]

[Age: 15]

[Profession: Ninja, Psychologist]

[Pathway: Visionary]

[Level: Sequence 7—Psychologist]

[Extraordinary Items:

Moon Paper Figure: Takes one fatal injury or an attack targeting the spirit body in place of its holder.

Corrupting Words: Allows opponents to hear terrifying roars and be infected with madness.

Slumber Charm: After a brief chant, can put someone into a peaceful state of sleep.

Hermes' Brass Candlestick: Extracts spirit bodies. Based on the quality of the burning spirit body, it can weave an almost-real dream and pull others who are dreaming into the same dream.]

"If possible, I really hope I can get a different cheat."

Gazing at his cheat, Uchiha Sōgetsu's lips twitched, his face full of utter despair.

Leaving aside everything else, in the power system of Lord of the Mysteries, the higher one's Sequence, the greater the risk of losing control. Even gods had to rely on the anchors of mortals at all times to prevent themselves from losing their humanity.

Uchiha Sōgetsu was afraid of death, so among the twenty-two Divine Pathways, he had ultimately chosen Spectator.

Purely because the Sequences of this Pathway excelled at wielding the power of the mind and spirit, making them less likely to lose control than many other Pathways.

And the Sharingan, the Kekkei Genkai of the Uchiha Clan, happened to be compatible with the mental powers of the Spectator Pathway.

With the two stacked together, his attainments in genjutsu, hypnosis, suggestion, and the like had been amplified to an astonishing degree.

He could even, to some extent, briefly simulate an effect similar to Infinite Tsukuyomi.

Namely, the expensive psychological therapy Uchiha Fugaku had experienced, costing fifty thousand ryo per session—Wish Fulfillment!

In Konoha, without exaggeration or false modesty, although his psychological therapy was expensive, it remained immensely popular.

After all, in such a cruel ninja world, who wouldn't want to take a dream-fulfilling journey through Wish Fulfillment?

"I've finally gathered the main ingredient needed to advance to Hypnotist."

Uchiha Sōgetsu lowered his head and gazed at the nearly transparent pituitary gland in his hand, unable to suppress his emotions. "For this thing, I spent an entire year acting as a Psychologist."

Now that he had the main ingredient, he did not intend to delay any longer.

He activated his Sharingan to observe his surroundings. After confirming that no one would come to disturb him, Uchiha Sōgetsu carefully set several ninjutsu traps, then tightly shut the doors and windows.

He had already fully digested the Psychologist potion through the Acting Method half a year ago.

If he had not lacked the main ingredient, he would have advanced to Sequence 6 long ago. Why would he have waited until now?

Besides the pituitary gland of a Mind Dragon, the main ingredients for advancing to Sequence 6 also included an Enchanting Bell Tree Fruit.

Uchiha Sōgetsu carefully took out the Enchanting Bell Tree Fruit he had prepared long ago from a Sealing Scroll. He tossed it, along with the pituitary gland of a young Mind Dragon, into a pitch-black cauldron, then added the remaining ingredients one after another.

A moment later, the Sequence 6 Hypnotist potion was successfully brewed.

The transparent, colorless viscous liquid reflected everything within range like a mirror. As it swayed and rippled, tiny whirlpools flowed beneath its surface.

Thump, thump!

The sound of his heartbeat was clearly audible within the room.

Uchiha Sōgetsu gazed at the mass of transparent, viscous liquid. Although he had mentally prepared himself, every time he consumed a potion, he still felt a hint of nervousness.

In his previous life, he had hated this kind of viscous liquid most of all!

Thinking about how he could not even swallow lotus root starch before, yet was now forced to drink something like this, all he could say was that it was all Tokiomi's fault.

"Soothing!"

After using the Psychologist's skill to calm his nervous mood, Uchiha Sōgetsu no longer hesitated.

He lifted the pitch-black cauldron and drank it all in one massive gulp.

Gulp, gulp.

The viscous liquid entered his mouth with an icy chill and directly "slid" down his throat.

The next moment, his consciousness seemed to Go Berserk as it jolted violently.

Buzz!

Uchiha Sōgetsu's eyes went vacant, and he felt as though his soul had left his body.

Amid a sensation of endless weightlessness, he continuously rose or fell, absorbed and assimilated by some kind of mind. Like a pure aggregate of thoughts, he drifted through a boundless "sky."

No, that was not the "sky," but the boundless Collective Unconscious Sea connected to all living beings.

Within that deep, dark sea, every drop of liquid was like a ray of light, representing the consciousness of a living being. The consciousness of countless living beings together formed this ocean.

The first time Uchiha Sōgetsu sensed the Collective Unconscious Sea, a desire to merge into it arose within him.

Fortunately, he was already a mature "Psychologist." He did not panic because of it, maintaining his calmness and clarity as he severed that faint thought of merging into the sea.

His endlessly scattered consciousness also withdrew under his deliberate control.

Who knew how much time passed.

A piercing glint burst forth from Uchiha Sōgetsu's vacant eyes.

Once his consciousness finally returned to his body, he took a deep breath, then exhaled in relief. "I succeeded. I've finally become Sequence 6: Hypnotist."

Beginning from Sequence 6, one officially stepped into the middle Sequences. The Spectator Pathway would no longer be powerless, but would possess a certain degree of direct combat ability.

Uchiha Sōgetsu lowered his head to inspect himself. Fine, sturdy Golden Scales covered the surface of his skin.

Had anyone else been present, they would have seen that deep within Uchiha Sōgetsu's blood-red eyes, where three tomoe spun, strange abyss-like vortices lurked. His entire body was covered in Golden Scales, making him resemble a ferocious beast radiating a terrifying aura.

He slightly clenched his fingers and threw a simple jab.

Bang!

A loud explosion rang out in the air.

His physical abilities had been greatly enhanced by the potion. Whether it was strength or agility, he had far surpassed ordinary ninjas.

Furthermore, those fine Golden Scales provided considerable defense. Even if a kunai were dragged across them with force, it would only throw up sparks and produce a piercing metallic scraping sound.

Beyond that, after advancing to Hypnotist, he had gained three more abilities.

First, Psychological Suggestion, which could modify or influence the subconscious outside of battle; second, Combat Hypnosis, which forcibly hypnotized enemies during battle; third, Psychological Invisibility, which placed him in a blind spot of awareness.

"Although I don't have any direct offensive abilities, still..."

A faint smile curled at the corner of the lips of Uchiha Sōgetsu as he muttered playfully to himself, "If I use the power of the Sharingan, I'm afraid that even in battle, I can forcibly carry out Psychological Suggestion. I might even be able to extend both the duration and intensity of hypnosis."

It had to be said, the compatibility between Spectator and the Sharingan was simply incredible!

Once his surging emotions gradually calmed, Uchiha Sōgetsu checked the system reward.

[Main Quest: Advance to Sequence 6: Hypnotist (Completed)]

[Please consume the potion and advance to Sequence 6: Hypnotist.]

[Reward: Extraordinary Item—Lie]

A delicate silver mask lay quietly on the tatami.

Item: Lie

Extraordinary Ability: Allows the holder to truly alter their appearance and gain three special abilities: manipulating flames, Damage Transfer, and Danger Intuition. It also improves balance and agility.

Negative Effect: Emotions will be amplified while worn.

Uchiha Sōgetsu transformed the mask "Lie" into a ring and wore it on his middle finger. In an excellent mood, he said, "With this, it'll be much more convenient to operate in the Anbu from now on."