Kaleidoscope Eye Technique

After the explosion, the Iwagakure defense line immediately descended into chaos.

The deaths of the Jinchuriki and the three Jonin caused the Iwagakure command system to temporarily paralyze.

Uchiha Iori's squad seized the opportunity provided by the chaos, quietly retreating from the border and swiftly returning to the Konoha camp.

"Lord Iori."

"Lord Iori."

In the night, the ninjas standing guard saluted Iori and his team one after another.

Seeing the wounds on their bodies, they understood that the squad had just been through a fierce battle.

Nodding in return, Iori did not linger, heading straight toward the command tent to report the mission status to Jiraiya.

"You've returned. Are you all alright? Was the mission a success?"

Jiraiya first looked over the squad, noting that while everyone was wounded, their injuries were not severe, with the exception of Iori.

He then inquired, his pressure mounting as Iwagakure continued to reinforce their troops.

"Did you scout the situation at the stronghold? How many ninjas are there, and is the Five-Tails Jinchuriki present?"

"How many men do you need me to mobilize for you to be certain of taking down this stronghold?"

Jiraiya asked seriously; if they could quickly destroy this base, the Iwagakure advance would be dealt a heavy blow, effectively slowing their offensive.

"It is already done. We destroyed the ninja tool depot, the medical supplies, and the Explosive Tags, and killed the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han."

Iori calmly undid the seal on his scroll and tossed the head of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han, onto the ground.

"What?"

"That's impossible, right?"

"It really is Han!"

The people inside the tent were greatly shocked. Although they were all battle-hardened Jonin who had seen their fair share of scenes, this was a Jinchuriki—and a long-renowned Steam Ninja at that.

Over the years, there had been few records of a Jinchuriki being killed; it was a sight they had truly never witnessed before.

On the front lines, aside from the Sage Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze, no one dared claim they could best him, let alone kill him.

Iori understood their doubts, so he revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan: "Before these eyes, he was nothing more than a wild beast."

Hearing this standard Uchiha-style response and looking into those sinister eyes, the crowd could not help but feel awe.

Looking again at Han's severed head on the ground, everyone was forced to accept the truth: the Uchiha clan had once again birthed a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan.

And a Mangekyō powerhouse capable of killing a Jinchuriki, at that.

In this tense situation, Iori's achievement was undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Konoha ninjas.

"Truly worthy of the Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan. The legendary bane of the Tailed Beasts."

Jiraiya sighed. Although he had not personally experienced the era of Madara Uchiha, he had heard his teacher speak of these eyes.

Konoha's wariness toward the Uchiha was largely due to this power; it was simply too strong and too uncontrollable.

"Iori-kun, you have been a great help. With the Five-Tails dead, their only top-tier powerhouses left are Ōnoki and Roshi."

Jiraiya continued, his tone revealing a hint of relief.

"With you pinning them down, neither Ōnoki nor Roshi will dare to act rashly."

"We can also gain more tactical space."

"Furthermore, they will have to divert a portion of their manpower to search for the Five-Tails' rebirth location and prepare a new Jinchuriki."

"The pressure on the front lines will be greatly reduced."

"This is what I should do. If you require my strength, please just notify me."

Iori replied calmly. After the massive consumption of ocular power, he had regained his usual composure.

"Very well. Iori-kun, would you like to go to the medical tent for treatment? Although you know medical ninjutsu yourself, your condition does not look good." Jiraiya looked at him with concern.

Indeed, although Iori had stopped the bleeding, blood still stained his clothes.

One arm hung limp, and his body was tattered, covered in scratches and tears.

These were the marks left from friction against the ground when he had been sent flying by Han.

"That will not be necessary, Lord Jiraiya. I will go back and treat myself."

Iori said.

"Very well. Go and rest for now. If there are missions later, I will come to discuss them with you then."

The squad left the tent together, the camp brightly lit.

Patrol teams and hidden sentries rotated, the defenses tight.

"Let's part ways here. Get some good rest; after this mission, we should have a few days of downtime."

"Once the new orders are issued, there won't be any chance for rest."

Iori said to his teammates.

"Understood, we'll be heading out now, Captain/Iori." The group replied.

After this mission, Maruboshi Kosuke and Aburame Shibi had completely accepted Uchiha Iori as their captain. Iori was powerful and took responsibility; they had no reason not to acknowledge him.

Returning to his tent, Uchiha Iori began to organize the specific details regarding his Mangekyō Sharingan.

The awakening of his Mangekyō Sharingan was different from that of a normal person; it was not triggered by the gain or loss of love, but rather summoned by his own call.

Among the currently known Mangekyō users:

The reasons for Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha awakening theirs were unknown, but it was highly probable that it was due to the death of brothers or kin.

If Uchiha Fugaku possessed one, it was awakened after witnessing a close friend die while saving him.

The reason for Shisui Uchiha was unknown, but it was also highly likely caused by the death of a friend.

Itachi Uchiha witnessed the death of his friend, Shisui.

Sasuke Uchiha awakened his due to witnessing his brother's death and learning the truth about the clan's extermination.

But Uchiha Iori was different; when facing death, his eyes responded to his prayer.

The emergence of his Mangekyō was related to Projection Magecraft.

The true essence of Projection Magecraft was to forge one's own heart into form, while the Sharingan was the mirror of the soul.

In the face of death, Iori confronted his own fears and dark side.

By reforging his own heart, he triggered a miraculous evolution.

Is that why I haven't experienced any major mental changes?

After the fluctuations in my ocular power settled and the feeling of omnipotence faded, I feel no significant difference in my mental state compared to before.

I'll go to the Hall of Heroes later and have them check me out; those guys should have plenty of experience, Iori thought.

My Mangekyō dōjutsu is named Susanoo-no-Mikoto. Just like Obito Uchiha's, it is a single dōjutsu with dual effects.

When both eyes work in tandem, they can enhance the power of the Susanoo, reduce consumption, and evolve it to the fourth stage while in the Mangekyō state.

Once I become more proficient in the future, a Complete Body shouldn't be impossible.

The left eye's ability is to enlarge the size of the Susanoo, with power and consumption increasing proportionally.

Previously, the size of my fourth-stage Susanoo was already close to the size of others' Complete Body forms.

The right eye's ability is to shrink the Susanoo, miniaturizing it to significantly lower consumption, while its power only decreases slightly due to the concentration of energy.

The Sharingan truly is the mirror of the soul; the ability fits my combat system perfectly.

Furthermore, because of the compatibility with Projection Magecraft, the projected weapons can not only be enlarged proportionally.

I can also use ocular power as the energy for their release, and the power is not inferior to being driven by True Ether.

Though if I do that, I reckon I'll be challenging the Second Pillar's record for going blind the fastest.

Iori couldn't help but mock Sasuke Uchiha in his heart.

Even if he were to act so recklessly, without a cheat, he would be the type to go blind quickly.

Several hours ago.

In the Land of Grass under the moonlight.

A humanoid creature with a completely white body emerged from the ground. Its movements were silent, without even a fluctuation of chakra.

"What is this giant? Is it a Susanoo? Why is it so big?"

White Zetsu said, puzzled.

As subordinates of Madara Uchiha, they were not without knowledge of the forms of the Susanoo.

The giant before them matched the form of a fourth-stage Susanoo in every aspect.

But this size far exceeded the normal dimensions, approaching the size of a Complete Body.

"Lord Madara will definitely be interested in him. I must go back and report to Lord Madara."

White Zetsu muttered to himself as he submerged into the ground, disappearing without a trace.