Shisui knelt with one knee on the floor, head lowered, one hand resting against the ground.
"Reporting, Lord Hokage," he said respectfully.
"All matters within the clan are stable. This is a personal concern. I've come seeking your guidance."
The Third Hokage relaxed slightly and smiled.
"And what troubles you?" he asked gently.
"Speak freely. I have lived longer than you—perhaps my experience can be of use."
Shisui replied in a measured tone.
"Hokage-sama, recently… my Sharingan has been behaving strangely."
"I don't know whether this change is good or bad. I felt uneasy, so I came to you… to seek your insight."
The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed imperceptibly.
He had long known of the Uchiha clan's legendary Sharingan. From his teacher, the Second Hokage, he understood that the Mangekyō Sharingan was no ordinary dōjutsu—only the most gifted Uchiha could awaken it.
The Mangekyō possessed unimaginable power, and Uchiha Madara's exploits had forever cemented its fearsome reputation.
Whether Shisui had truly awakened the Mangekyō was uncertain.
Yet the Third Hokage trusted his own judgment.
He believed that Shisui—an inheritor of the Will of Fire—remained under his quiet guidance.
With a subtle gesture, he signaled to the waiting ANBU to remain outside.
If Shisui had indeed awakened the Mangekyō, he would be an invaluable asset to the village…
but that secret must not leak—especially not to Danzo.
Maintaining his calm demeanor, the Third Hokage motioned for the ANBU to leave the room, then nodded.
"Shisui," he said, "open your Sharingan. Let me see if there's anything amiss."
Uchiha Shisui, sensing no suspicion from the Hokage, subtly clenched his fists and replied respectfully,
"Yes, Third Hokage."
He lifted his head, met the elder's gaze, and activated his Sharingan.
The three tomoe within his eyes began spinning faster and faster—until they connected, gradually forming the pattern of a four-pointed shuriken.
The Third Hokage stared, stunned.
Though he had never witnessed it firsthand, he recognized it instantly.
This was the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan.
Merely meeting its gaze carried an overwhelming pressure, one that inspired both awe and caution.
At that moment, Shisui subtly increased the flow of ocular chakra.
Kotoamatsukami activated silently.
Without the Third Hokage realizing it, the technique slipped into his mind, gently but decisively altering his thoughts.
If Shisui had wished, the leader of Konoha—one of the most powerful figures in the ninja world—could have become his obedient follower.
Every word Shisui spoke would have become the Hokage's highest command.
But Shisui was Uchiha Shisui.
He loved both his clan and the village.
Even though the Third Hokage had shown bias against the Uchiha, Shisui would never enslave an elder who had devoted his entire life to protecting Konoha.
Moreover, with the Land of Fire already facing unrest, any drastic mental manipulation could bring catastrophe upon both the village and the clan.
Thus, Shisui used this opportunity only to ensure that the Third Hokage would overlook the Uchiha for the time being—reducing hostility and easing pressure.
In doing so, the clan could survive, and the village could avoid disaster—perhaps even a large-scale war.
The Third Hokage felt a brief moment of disorientation when he met Shisui's Mangekyō, but clarity quickly returned.
After studying the eye pattern for a moment, he spoke calmly.
"Alright, Shisui. You may close your Sharingan. I've seen enough."
"Aside from the change in pattern," he asked,
"have you noticed any other differences?"
Shisui complied, deactivating his Mangekyō, and answered respectfully.
"Lord Hokage, since the change, my chakra reserves have increased significantly. My genjutsu is stronger, my perception sharper, and the power of my ninjutsu has improved."
This had already been discussed with Uchiha Arata.
Aside from concealing the Mangekyō's hidden abilities to avoid suspicion, everything else should be reported truthfully.
With the Third Hokage's experience, he could easily tolerate a jōnin-level shinobi's growth—especially one loyal to him.
The Third Hokage listened, a sense of pride rising within him.
Shisui's talent had always placed him among the elite jōnin.
Renowned for his "Body Flicker" technique and exceptional genjutsu, he was already a formidable force.
Now, with the Mangekyō Sharingan awakened, Shisui had become an ANBU-level powerhouse—perhaps even someone the Hokage himself would find difficult to contend with.
The Uchiha clan truly was one of the most terrifying bloodline families.
And the Sharingan… only magnified that power further.
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