Kotoamatsukami Activated

"It's complicated," Shisui Uchiha said. "Third Hokage, Danzo, and the Council of Elders all have deeper roots in Konoha than the Fourth Hokage. They have many supporters under their command, and their power cannot be underestimated. They haven't handed over all authority to the Fourth Hokage, so Danzo won't necessarily obey the Fourth Hokage's orders."

Uzumaki Naruto felt that being Hokage wasn't all that carefree. "Shisui, what did you do to make Danzo want to kill you?"

Shisui blinked. "There isn't much time left for me. Tonight, I will completely resolve the matters within the Uchiha Clan." He didn't answer Naruto's question directly, as he felt Naruto didn't need to know so much.

Child, it is better to remain a little more innocent.

Naruto thought to himself: Shisui, hurry up and use Kotoamatsukami. Even though I'm not sure what Kotoamatsukami actually does, I have to complete my mission.

"Shisui, you will definitely succeed." Naruto gave Shisui a nudge of encouragement.

Shisui smiled slightly and took two cups of instant noodles from the cupboard. "Hungry? It's the only thing in the house to eat."

Naruto looked out the window. "Shisui, night has fallen."

Indeed! The night was dark, but the moon was bright.

Shisui decided to act tonight.

He used Fire Style to boil the water; it was fast and the heat was perfect. The noodles were ready in no time, emitting an appetizing aroma.

Naruto finished the noodles in a few bites with his fork.

Shisui said gently, "Shall we go together?"

Naruto nodded. "Of course. Once I put on my blue mask, I'll watch you show off your true power."

Shisui burst into laughter.

Under the moonlight, some were plotting while others were already asleep. The Uchiha Clan was very peaceful.

In the moonlight, Shisui activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and, aided by the lunar glow, unleashed Kotoamatsukami.

Fugaku Uchiha had just been mobilizing his subordinates, telling them not to submit to the Konoha Hokage. He argued that with the glory of the Uchiha Clan, they could clearly become the true shadows and must strive for more benefits for the Uchiha Clan.

Before long, the gazes of this group changed. Their subconscious minds had been altered by Shisui, and new wills had been forged.

The "Will of Fire" that Shisui had learned from the First Hokage finally displayed its true power.

The Uchiha Clan and Konoha could now share an equally bright future.

Blood flowed from Shisui's eyelids, and a faint pain washed over him. "Naruto, has the moonlight been obscured?"

"Shisui, your eyes... they look just like the Hyuga Clan's now." Naruto felt a pang of sadness; he hadn't expected Shisui to pay the price of permanent blindness.

Notification.

Mission complete. Congratulations to the Host.

Panel Notification.

Host: Uzumaki Naruto.

Ninjutsu: Talk no Jutsu; Rasengan.

Taijutsu: Eight Inner Gates (Damage-free version); Super Self-Healing.

Sealing Jutsu: None.

Summoning Jutsu: None.

Chakra Nature: Wind, Fire, Lightning, Earth, Water, Yang.

Chakra Remaining: 100%.

Chakra Control: 73%.

Chakra Nature Transformation: Wind (100%), Fire (100%).

Naruto's strength had once again skyrocketed.

Shisui's expression, however, was relaxed. He pulled out a white bandage and, with fluid movements, covered his eyes. "Naruto, I've grown a bit tired of the days spent constantly fighting. Perhaps without these eyes, I can live more freely. From now on, Shisui will just be Shisui."

"Shisui, as long as you feel happy, everything will be worth it," Naruto said.

The two walked alongside the moonlight, unburdened.

"Goodbye, Shisui."

Shisui Uchiha began adapting to sensing his surroundings with chakra. "Take care on your way, Naruto."

As soon as Naruto left, Shisui activated the Body Flicker Technique and awkwardly slammed into a wall.

Shisui wiped his face, hoping no one had seen that.

Following the route in his memory, Shisui reached the Third Hokage's office with great difficulty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi flicked his cigarette ash with unease. "Shisui, is that you?"

Shisui pushed the door open and bowed deeply. "Third Hokage, Kotoamatsukami was successfully activated. The Uchiha Clan will not do anything to harm the village. Please, Third Hokage, give the Uchiha Clan a chance to change."

Hiruzen Sarutobi helped Shisui up with a pained expression. "Your eyes?"

Shisui was a gentle man. "It's nothing. Overuse of ocular power. Although I am blind, my heart is clear."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said sadly, "Child, you have suffered!"

Shisui smiled. "Third Hokage, Danzo cannot be trusted."

Shisui Uchiha calmly recounted how Danzo had ambushed him. While this incident would not cause a complete rift between the Third Hokage and Danzo, it would at least ensure that the Third Hokage would not continue to collude with him.

Root.

In the shadows.

A cackling laugh echoed through the room.

"Danzo, it has been a long time." The newcomer had long black hair and golden, slit-like pupils. The purple eyeshadow extending from his nose made his eyes and nose appear as one. His skin was deathly pale, and he wore blue, magatama-shaped earrings. His movements were serpentine.

Danzo unwrapped the bandages on his right arm, revealing a ghastly sight: eleven Mangekyō Sharingan embedded into his pale flesh. "Orochimaru, I have news for you. A person who is immune to genjutsu has appeared in Konoha. Judging by his build, he is a child no older than seven, and he possesses strange taijutsu and the Rasengan. Would you be interested?"

Orochimaru was already intrigued. "That sounds like it would be a perfect vessel. Danzo, are you certain of his identity?"

A manic glint appeared in the depths of Danzo's eyes. "The son of Minato Namikaze, Uzumaki Naruto."

"That is such a good child!" Orochimaru licked his lips with his tongue. "Danzo, how are you finding the arm of Shin?"

Danzo sneered. "Shisui Uchiha has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. He has already used the Mangekyō Sharingan to cast the ultimate genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami, to prevent the rebellion of the Uchiha Clan. Your schemes and mine have failed."

Orochimaru did not care in the slightest. "Shisui is also a good child. The power of the Sharingan is truly wondrous. Danzo, lie low for now. The fate of the Uchiha Clan has long been sealed; even if Konoha does not act, someone stronger will."

"Is that so? When?" Danzo asked, unwilling to let it go.

But Orochimaru's figure had already vanished into the darkness, leaving Danzo's question unanswered.

The night slowly passed.

"Minato, it's a rare day off, what are you rummaging around for in the kitchen?" Kushina Uzumaki had just finished clearing the dishes when she heard the clattering of pots and pans. "Minato, answer me."

Minato Namikaze bent over. "Kushina, haven't you and Uchiha Mikoto not seen each other for a long time? I was thinking we could all go to Uchiha Mikoto's house for a gathering, and let Uzumaki Naruto make some new friends."

Uzumaki Naruto sat on his stool, still eating an egg. "Dad, I already have plenty of good friends."

Kushina Uzumaki walked into the kitchen and pulled a bottle of wine from the corner. "Is this what you were looking for?"

Minato scratched the back of his head, looking embarrassed. "That's it! You said we were going to a friend's house; wouldn't it be impolite to show up without a gift?"