Shisui reined in the chakra within his body, and the four-pointed pinwheels in his eyes reverted to their original black.
The terrifying pressure from moments earlier receded.
"During the Third Shinobi World War, my closest friend died fighting right before my eyes."
"In that pain, I awakened these eyes."
Shisui lowered his head, his voice sincere.
"No one in the clan knows about this."
"Clan Head Fugaku doesn't know, Vice-Captain Chikage doesn't know, and all my clansmen have been kept in the dark."
"I am a shinobi of Konoha. My loyalty belongs to the village."
"That is why I chose to come clean to Lord Hokage at the first opportunity."
At the words "No one in the clan knows about this,"-
Danzo's expression abruptly changed. His shock faded, replaced by greed and wariness.
A pair of Mangekyō Sharingan completely hidden from the Uchiha Clan!
This was a divine weapon delivered straight to their doorstep!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart skipped a beat as well.
He rose, walked around the broad desk, and approached Shisui.
Hiruzen reached out and patted Shisui's shoulder, his face filled with pride and emotion.
"Good boy. What a good boy."
"You have lived up to your grandfather Kagami Uchiha's name."
"Between your Family and the village, you have made the right choice."
Mitokado Homura also breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Shisui, Konoha is fortunate that you have such resolve."
"But the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan is no small matter. Since you deliberately showed it to us, do you have something in mind?"
Shisui raised his head, his eyes filled with hope for the future.
"Lord Hokage, esteemed elders."
"My Mangekyō Sharingan possesses an unparalleled genjutsu."
"Its name is Kotoamatsukami."
Shisui laid bare his secret without holding anything back.
"Kotoamatsukami