"The Sharingan can evolve again, becoming the Mangekyō Sharingan. Its ocular power increases dramatically, and... it gains unique abilities."
"Unique abilities?"
"Every Mangekyō has different abilities. The ability I awakened is..."
"A genjutsu that can alter another person's will. I call it Kotoamatsukami."
Genya feigned shock and blurted out!
"Alter someone's will? Isn't that..."
"Yes, it's practically mind control."
Shisui spoke in a low, serious voice.
"But this ability has severe limitations. After each use, it takes years before it can be used again. And... it places a heavy burden on the caster."
Genya digested this "information" and asked a crucial question.
"Do... the Third Hokage and Danzo know about this?"
Shisui nodded with a bitter smile.
"They do. I reported it to them shortly after awakening it. As a bridge between the Uchiha and the village, I couldn't conceal power of this magnitude."
Just as I thought...
Genya was utterly speechless.
Shisui was still far too naive!
Out of countless possible solutions, he chose the stupidest one...
"I see... Shisui, thank you for telling me all this."
Shisui shook his head.
"I'm the one who should be thanking you. You've opened a new path for the Uchiha and shown the clan a different future. As a member of the Uchiha, I owe you my honesty."
Genya fell silent for a moment.
"Are you free today? Want to go for a walk and talk?"
Shisui was a little surprised, but agreed.
"Sure."
The two walked through the streets of the Uchiha Clan Compound in the early morning.
Clan members who had risen early bowed respectfully when they saw them.
The respect they showed Genya now rivaled that shown to the clan head.
"Shisui,"
"Have you ever... used Kotoamatsukami?"
Shisui shook his head.
"No. An ability that alters another person's will