Control, or integrate?

The next day.

The village had once again become a small construction site, with large amounts of rubble being cleared and trash being carted out, while building materials were brought in.

Rumors about the previous night began to spread on the streets, causing much discussion among the people.

Shinji went downstairs to eat breakfast as usual.

"Did you guys hear? The one who stopped the Nine-Tails yesterday was that young master from the Uchiha family."

"Hiss, isn't he only seven years old?"

"What's wrong with being seven? With just a pair of Sharingan, he tamed the Nine-Tails completely! Many people saw it with their own eyes!"

"Tsk, the Uchiha Clan really produces geniuses one after another!"

Listening to the discussions around him, Shinji's expression was a bit strange.

"No wonder I haven't sensed anyone monitoring me since last night. So the village thought Sasuke subdued the Nine-Tails!"

He suddenly felt like laughing; Sasuke had inexplicably taken the blame for him.

Considering Konoha's current situation, being associated with the Uchiha and Sharingan was not a good thing. Therefore, the more attention any Uchiha remnants attracted, the more likely they were to be targeted.

However, he had saved Sasuke's life yesterday, so it wasn't unfair for Sasuke to take the heat for him.

Besides, unlike him, who had no one to rely on, Sasuke had Itachi Uchiha looking out for him. The village would have to think twice before trying to harm Sasuke.

Then, he remembered that he had stolen Fugaku Uchiha's Sharingan from Danzo.

Given Danzo's personality, he would likely hold Sasuke accountable for this, as Sasuke, his son, would have the strongest motive to retrieve his father's Sharingan.

"Ugh, take care!"

Shinji silently offered his blessings to Sasuke.

Although it was a misunderstanding that led to Sasuke taking the blame for him.

He also knew that with the Uchiha Clan's annihilation, only Sasuke, as another Uchiha survivor, could draw this kind of attention away from him.

After filling his stomach, he began a small run around the village under the guise of exercise.

As he ran, he arrived at the Forest of Death, located in a corner of the village.

Due to the unexpected events of the previous night, the Chunin Exams scheduled for today had been postponed, so the Forest of Death, one of the examination grounds, was deserted.

Seizing the opportunity, he climbed over the barbed wire fence and infiltrated the Forest of Death.

Although he had obtained Fugaku's Mangekyo Sharingan last night, he needed to first activate Susanoo to control it.

Doing so in the small apartment arranged by the village was clearly not safe.

So, he thought of the Forest of Death.

The Forest of Death was a primeval forest with a radius of ten kilometers. Apart from the central tower, there wasn't much human modification inside, the purpose being to create a combat environment that closely resembled a real forest.

Therefore, it was the most secluded place Shinji could think of.

Walking through the dense Forest of Death, observing the giant insects and ancient trees so large that several people couldn't embrace them, he marveled at the wonders of creation while searching for a suitable location.

After a long while, he found a hidden cave.

He checked it inch by inch, and after confirming there were no surveillance devices inside, he took out the nutrient jar containing Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan from his ninja tool pouch.

Taking a deep breath, he activated his own Mangekyo Sharingan and, enduring the stinging pain, activated Susanoo.

After last night, his eyes had begun to ache intermittently, and his vision had noticeably deteriorated.

Instantly.

A yellow phantom was projected from within him, transforming into a half-body skeleton that enveloped his form.

"Not enough!"

He clutched his eyes, enduring the pain as he continued to channel his Dojutsu.

Under the infusion of his Dojutsu, the yellow skeletal phantom gradually solidified, muscles appearing on the bones, then skin, and finally, a layer of armor.

The facial contours of the skeleton also became clear.

Two empty eye sockets emitted a brilliant light, like a deity, calmly and coldly gazing at the cave before him.

Hoo hoo

Shinji gasped for breath.

This was the strongest form of Susanoo he could maintain with his current Dojutsu, a half-body armored Susanoo.

It was also close to the limit achievable by all Mangekyo Uchiha.

Anything beyond this would be a true complete Susanoo, a form that required Dojutsu exceeding that of an ordinary Mangekyo Sharingan.

After catching his breath for a moment, Shinji dared not waste any time and quickly activated his unique Mangekyo Dojutsu, Susanoo Lamp.

"Roar!"

In an instant, his Susanoo let out a furious roar!

Immediately after, a slit opened on the forehead of Susanoo's eye sockets, revealing a pair of hollow eyes!

"Ah!"

Maintaining two Mangekyo Dojutsu simultaneously, Shinji felt like his Mangekyo Sharingan was about to crack, the pain causing him to cry out involuntarily.

But at this point, he had to grit his teeth and persevere.

So, he frantically opened the nutrient can in his hand and took out Fugaku's pair of Mangekyo Sharingan from inside.

Cupping the pair of eyes in his palm, he activated the 'Susanoo Lamp'.

Instantly.

His divine-like 'Susanoo' moved. Two beams of light projected from the newly appeared empty eye sockets, capturing the pair of eyes he held in his palm.

Then, the two eyes were placed into the two empty eye sockets, transforming into two balls of light!

"Roar!"

The 'Susanoo' roared again!

And with this roar, which seemed capable of shaking the very soul, the 'Susanoo' became more solid, and its size noticeably increased.

Even more striking, two pairs of open eyes appeared on the 'Susanoo's head!

In just a moment.

The intense pain in Shinji's eyes vanished, so quickly that he didn't even react. His expression even showed a brief moment of blankness.

"It doesn't hurt anymore!?"

He gently shook his head.

At this moment, he felt better than ever. Not only did his eyes not hurt, but the dizziness he had been experiencing also disappeared.

Keep in mind, he was simultaneously maintaining two Mangekyo Dojutsu, the 'Susanoo' and the 'Susanoo Lamp'.

Just now, he had been in so much pain he almost passed out, but now he could maintain them with ease, as if he were just using normal Dojutsu.

"My condition has recovered? No, my Dojutsu is recovering!"

He immediately analyzed his state and subconsciously scanned his surroundings.

As expected, his vision, which had clearly deteriorated, had now recovered. In fact, his perception had even slightly improved compared to before!

"Is this the ability of the 'Susanoo Lamp'?"

Although he had speculated about it before, he couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised when his guess became reality.

Just then, while still maintaining the 'Susanoo Lamp', he received more information about its abilities in his mind, with one particular option presented before him.

New eyes.

Control? Or fusion?

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