The Ketsuryūgan's Double Ocular Power

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice. Given Itachi Uchiha's identity, he could not let him escape. If the boy returned one day to seek revenge on Konoha, it would be a disaster.

"That child's Sharingan has extraordinary abilities. If I can guide him onto the right path, he'll become one of Konoha's greatest assets within a few years!"

He had barely finished speaking when his expression changed. The scene unfolding before him had taken a sudden turn...

Outside, meanwhile...

Itachi Uchiha was still young, and his Mangekyō Sharingan had only just awakened. He was at least a few years away from his prime.

Facing a group of Jonin led by Obito, it was remarkable that he had held out this long.

Just as despair took hold of him and Obito stepped forward to capture him, a figure appeared out of nowhere in front of Itachi Uchiha.

"Kid, if you don't want to die, come with me!"

Long Ye grabbed Itachi by the shoulder and hauled him to his feet.

"Who are you?"

The sudden arrival startled everyone.

Long Ye intended to keep his identity a mystery. He activated the Mangekyō Sharingan in his left eye and, using Monster Blood Power to switch the meridian system in his right, turned it into a crimson Ketsuryūgan.

"What?!"

At the sight of his two utterly different eyes, everyone recoiled three steps.

"I recognize that Sharingan! He's the one who attacked the village last time and fought Lord Hokage."

"And his right eye looks like the Chinoike Clan's Ketsuryūgan!"

Shouts of alarm rose on every side.

Long Ye raised a hand toward the sky. The Wooden Kite flew up and transformed into a great bird.

"He's trying to leave! Stop him!"

A dozen or so ninja began forming Hand Seals, but in the next instant,