"I'm ready!"
The sound of Shisui was resolute and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
He gave Gen'yō Ye a deep look, his eyes filled with boundless gratitude and fervent reverence. Then he turned and Earth Flow the golden pool of water supported by the World Tree.
Everyone held their breath at that moment.
Fugaku, Itachi, Obito, and the Ōnoki and Iwagakure Ninja watching from afar—all their eyes were fixed on Shisui, eager to witness this miracle that was about to happen, a miracle that would be recorded in the annals of Shinobi World history.
Shisui removed the purple " Susanoo " armor that symbolized his glory, revealing his muscular upper body. He stood by the pool, feeling the warm aura that almost elevated his soul. He took a deep breath and then slowly stepped into the pool.
Sizzle!
The moment his feet touched the golden pool of water, a slight sound, similar to boiling oil hitting water, was heard.
Then, an unbelievable scene unfolded!
The once calm, mirror-like golden pool water, as if encountering some natural enemy, began to churn and boil wildly around Shisui's calves! Wisps of black mist, emanating an ominous aura, were even forcibly "pulled" out from under Shisui's skin by the golden pool water!
"Ugh!"
Shisui let out a suppressed groan of pain. His face was instantly covered in fine beads of sweat, and his expression was contorted with agony.
He could clearly feel a scorching and domineering force surging into his body from the soles of his feet, like a thousand horses galloping through every meridian and acupoint!
The target of that force was very clear: the negative eye power within him accumulated from the overuse of the Mangekyo —a power filled with coldness and destructive aura!
"Stay calm! Shisui!"
Gen'yō's voice exploded in Shisui's mind like a thunderclap.
"This is a necessary process of purification! It's removing the curse that's run deep into your bones! Endure this pain and you will be reborn!"
Meanwhile, on Gen'yō's retina, the system panel, visible only to him, was frantically refreshing data.
[Target: Shisui Uchiha ]
[Bloodline Purity: 88%]
[Physical condition: Severe pupillary damage, 17% optic nerve cell necrosis rate, 32 microscopic blockages in the Chakra meridians, and a sub-healthy state of vitality.]
[ The Bloodline Awakening Pool is currently purifying it.]
[Negative spiritual energy detected. Clearing in progress. Clearing progress 1%. 5%. 15%.]
[Cell necrosis detected. Vitality repair in progress. Repair progress: 1%, 3%, 10%]
"Roar!"
Shisui let out a roar that sounded inhuman. He gritted his teeth and plunged his entire body into the golden pool!
boom!
The entire Bloodline Awakening Pool erupted in chaos!
Golden waves surged skyward, transforming into a massive Uzumaki that completely engulfed Shisui. Countless emerald green life runes and golden Dragon Vein energy surged into his body like sharks smelling blood!
The black mist being drawn from his body grew larger and larger, gathering above the pool of water. Finally, illuminated by the golden light, it emitted a mournful wail and vanished completely!
This scene sent chills down everyone's spine.
Fugaku and Obito exchanged a glance, both seeing deep horror in each other's eyes.
They were all possessors of the Mangekyo. They knew better than anyone the immense burden their bodies would bear each time they used that forbidden Dōjutsu. That power was like a double-edged sword, harming enemies while constantly eroding themselves.
They initially thought it was just simple physical wear and tear, but they never imagined it would accumulate such a terrifying "curse" within their bodies! A "curse" that gnaws at their very bones!
If it weren't for Lord Gen'yō creating this Bloodline Awakening Pool, they would probably have been tormented by this curse for their entire lives, until the day their lives and light were completely exhausted!
Time passed by, second by second.
The energy Uzumaki in the pool gradually subsided.
The once dazzling golden pool water seemed to have dimmed slightly, clearly indicating that it had consumed a great deal of energy.
Whoosh!
The water broke open, and a figure slowly rose from the pool.
It's Shisui Uchiha!
When everyone saw his appearance, they all gasped in shock.
His skin had become as smooth and delicate as a newborn baby's, brimming with vitality. The small scars left from years of fighting had vanished without a trace. His muscle lines had become more fluid and explosive; he seemed to have been reborn!
But what's most striking is his eyes!
Shisui slowly opened her eyes.
What bright and clear those eyes were!
The weariness and bloodshot eyes of the past were gone. His black pupils were as deep as the purest obsidian.
He subconsciously activated his Sharingan.
Swish!
Three jet-black Tomoe appeared, spinning and radiating an unprecedented dynamism and vitality.
Without pausing, he immediately raised his eye power to its limit!
Buzz!
The three Tomoe instantly connected, transforming into the iconic Mangekyo pattern resembling a four-cornered windmill!
In the past, the moment he activated his Mangekyo, two streams of bloody tears would inevitably flow from the corners of his eyes, and his vision would instantly blur.
But now.
No!
There's nothing there!
No blood or tears. No pain. And not a trace of blurriness!
His vision was clearer than ever before. He could even see every single hair on Kitsuchi's face, a hundred meters away—every single hair distorted with shock!
He could feel that the amount of Chakra within his body had increased by at least three times compared to before! A boundless life force surged through his limbs and bones, as if he had inexhaustible power!
"Is this... is this what it feels like to be reborn?" Shisui raised his hands, feeling the surging power within him. His voice trembled with extreme excitement.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Gen'yō standing on the shore, and without hesitation knelt down on one knee, burying his head deep in the water.
"Thank you so much, my lord, for saving my life!"
Gen'yō smiled and nodded. To him, all of this was within his expectations.
His gaze swept over Fugaku and Obito, who were equally excited.
"You can go in too."
"The energy in this pool can sustain two more complete purifications and enhancements. Don't waste it."
"Yes!"
Fugaku and Obito could no longer contain themselves and jumped into the pool almost simultaneously.
Soon, the same purification process repeated itself.
When the two emerged from the pool, completely transformed, the look in their eyes as they gazed at Gen'yō had transcended mere "loyalty" and transformed into "faith."
Gen'yō broke not only the curse on their bodies, but also the mental shackles that had weighed on the hearts of all members of the Uchiha Clan for thousands of years—the mental shackles called "destiny"!
Now only one person remains.
Gen'yō's gaze fell on Uchiha Itachi Uchiha Itachi, who had been standing quietly to the side the whole time, carefully observing everything with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
"Itachi, it's your turn." Gen'yō's voice carried a hint of anticipation.
"You haven't activated the Mangekyo. There's no curse within you that needs purification. All the remaining energy in this pool will be used to unleash the most potent potential within your bloodline—the most primal and purest potential."
"To be honest, even I'm curious."
Gen'yō's lips curled up slightly.
"When a genius, a rare find in the Uchiha Clan, receives the baptism of ' Sage Transformation ' at the age of seven, what kind of unprecedented miracle will he create?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burning light flashed in Itachi's eyes.
He didn't say much. He simply bowed deeply to Gen'yō, then resolutely Earth Flow the golden pool of water—the golden pool that had changed the fate of the entire Uchiha.
Fugaku and Shisui's hearts jumped into their throats.
They also wanted to know what kind of dazzling light their son, their dearest friend, would shine in this cradle of God!