Shisui, Gradually Taken In by Danzo

Shisui walked alone through the abandoned park, staring blankly at the azure sky.

There were more and more extremists in the clan now, and most of them were far from weak. It was hard to imagine what they might do in the future.

The clan head now had to watch his words and actions every day, lest a single gesture be misunderstood and those extremists drag him straight into a rebellion.

According to the information from Itachi, Lord Hokage had already taken many measures, but the clan members simply refused to acknowledge them. It was quite a headache.

And now Shisui had an idea: to use his eyes to alter the clan head's will.

He was not sure whether the current clan head wanted to overthrow Konoha or live in peace.

Fugaku: If I wanted to rebel, I would have piloted my Gundam straight over and kidnapped Naruto ages ago. Sasuke gave me such a perfect opportunity, and I didn't take it, yet you still want to alter my will?!

Recently, another of Konoha's higher-ups had taken quite an interest in Shisui. That man was Shimura Danzō, the First Pot Kage, the Darkness of Konoha, the Second's disciple, and the current Hokage's... chief adviser.

He had asked Shisui about the Uchiha Clan's internal situation several times and provided him with quite a few ways to ease the tensions.

To Shisui, it was help in his hour of need. Gradually, Danzo's standing in his heart rose.

Danzo: Heh heh heh, I created all those tensions. Easing them takes nothing more than a word from me.

Meanwhile, the completely oblivious Shisui decided to tell Lord Hokage about his Mangekyō's ability today.

Well, the Hokage was the village's leader, after all, while Danzo was merely the chief adviser.

Sarutobi: Danzo, I am the Hokage!

After making his decision and leaving instructions for after his death with Itachi, his dear younger brother by a different father and mother, he headed to the Hokage's office.

Knock, knock, knock.

The gentle knocking rang out, loud but causing little damage to the door.

"Come in."

Sarutobi spoke.

Shisui walked in and dropped to one knee.

"Oh, Shisui. Is something the matter?"

Sarutobi rubbed his temples and pulled himself together.

After all, the Uchiha Clan had been causing far too much trouble lately. Any information concerning the Uchiha now had to be treated with the utmost vigilance.

"Lord Hokage, the tensions within the clan are growing increasingly severe."

"Yet the clan head keeps refusing to make his position clear, and he has even summoned the clan members for meetings in the ancestral shrine several times."

"I'm very worried that they might endanger the village."

Sarutobi nodded. The information this boy reported matched what Fugaku had told him.

"So... I want to use my Mangekyō Sharingan's ocular technique to alter the clan head's thoughts."

Hmm, a Mangekyō ocular technique... wait, Mangekyō? Alter thoughts?

Shisui abruptly raised his head, and his eyes, bearing intricate patterns completely unlike the three-tomoe form, came directly into the Third's view.

"This is the power I gained after witnessing a comrade's death during the Third Shinobi World War. Its name is Kotoamatsukami, and it can alter another person's will."

A hint of fanaticism had already crept into Shisui's voice.

"And now, I want to use it to make Konoha more united and protect our village."

Sarutobi calmly shifted his gaze away. Oh no, another one has gone mad.

The Uchiha's Mangekyō was documented in the books the Second had left behind.

The Mangekyō, born from immense emotional shock, affected the Uchiha's mental state, causing them to take actions that differed from those of ordinary people.

Yes, that was exactly how Shisui was now.

The crucial point was that the Mangekyō's power was also exceptionally strong. That was why the Second called the Uchiha a clan born evil.

The priority now was to soothe Shisui. After all, though the boy had become somewhat obsessive, he still loved the village.

Mostly, Sarutobi was worried that if he took action, his will would be altered on the spot.

"Yes, don't worry. Fugaku has already told me about the Uchiha's current situation. He has no intention of rebelling, so you don't need to use your eyes for now."

Upon hearing this, Shisui's eyes gradually returned to their original three-tomoe state, and he lowered his head as well.

"I see... yes, Lord Hokage."

Thank goodness. Shisui is a good boy. He hasn't gone completely mad yet.

"How about this? I'll give you some time off. Go relax in the hot spring district for a day."

Sarutobi thoughtfully approved some leave for Shisui so that he could soothe his nerves and avoid the possibility of going mad.

"But the village nee-"

"No buts. That's an order."

Sarutobi cut Shisui off. If he let this kid keep working, his own will might get altered one day without him even noticing.

What a headache. Such a good kid, so why did he awaken an ability like this?

If only he were like Fugaku.

Sigh, how should I handle this?

I remember Danzo seems quite invested in Shisui. Maybe I should ask his opinion?

Danzo: Heh heh heh! This is the very moment I've been waiting for!

After learning of Shisui's ability from Sarutobi, Danzo appeared deeply concerned.

"Alas, another unstable element. Such a good boy. How did he end up like this?"

Danzo's voice carried sorrow and regret.

Sarutobi's eyes did not shift. How could he not know what his old friend was really thinking?

Most likely, he wanted to take Shisui back to Root and recruit him as a member.

"Danzo! I came to discuss how to handle this, not listen to you complain!"

Sarutobi slapped the desk. Yes, its quality was excellent. There was not a scratch on it.

"Ahem, Sarutobi, why not leave him to me?"

Danzo asked.

"Absolutely not. Shisui is a boy who carries the Will of Fire. How could I possibly hand him over to your Root?"

Sarutobi was angry. What he wanted was a way to resolve the tensions between the Uchiha and Konoha, not merely the issue of Shisui.

"Sarutobi, when dealing with the Uchiha, who are born evil, there's no need-"

"Enough, Danzo. Leave. Stay out of this matter."

Disappointed in his old friend, Sarutobi cut him off.

"Damn it, Sarutobi! You'll regret this!"

Danzo stood straight up and stared fixedly at Sarutobi's aged face.

"Hmph, Danzo, I am the Hokage! Hurry back to your Root."

Sarutobi's presence was no less imposing. After all, he was the one in the Hokage's seat, not you, Shimura Danzō!

Danzo stormed out of the Hokage's office, slamming the door hard behind him.

Bang!

Door: Do you think I've got it easy? This old bandaged man slams me every day.

Sarutobi slumped in the Hokage's chair and rubbed the temples he had already rubbed countless times.

"Ah, the Uchiha..."

The helpless sigh echoed through the office.

Yet a glint shone in the eyes of Danzo, who had walked outside.

Hmph, Sarutobi, do you think telling me to stay out of it will be enough?

I won't miss this opportunity again.

Still, I never expected that boy to possess the Mangekyō. Kotoamatsukami, is it? Heh heh heh, what a fine ability.

When the time comes, not only will your Hokage's seat be mine, Hiruzen, but you yourself will be mine too!

Heh heh heh heh!