"Brother Shisui. Have you really decided to go to Otogakure. Once this starts, there is no turning back. You might even. die."
As the third person, besides Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, to know about Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo ability, Uchiha Itachi broke out in a cold sweat upon learning he intended to go to Otogakure.
So now, Uchiha Itachi had to try once more to dissuade this brother.
Uchiha Ryun was a legendary ninja, the second person in the Ninja World since the First Hokage to be deified. For Shisui to want to use his Mangekyo ocular jutsu to influence such a person's will, the very idea seemed absurd. To Itachi, at least, the chance of success seemed really, really low.
As the young clan leader of the Uchiha clan, Itachi had grown up listening to stories about Uchiha Ryun. Although his father did not like Uchiha Ryun, he always demanded that Itachi aim to catch up to and surpass him.
Uchiha Fugaku had even stated plainly that Uchiha Ryun was the current 'Strongest Ninja in the World', a true war god capable of subduing the entire Ninja World by force alone.
To think that Uchiha Shisui wanted to set his sights on such an invincible, supreme powerhouse. The immense danger involved was obvious.
"I have decided. I know it might not be easy to accomplish. I might be killed. But that Dragon God possesses the power to pacify this chaotic world. No matter what, I must try. If I succeed, this war will end right then."
"Exchanging my one sacrifice for a chance for Konoha to win. Even if my chance of success is low, I must do it. This is also why the Third Hokage and Lord Danzo agreed to my plan."
Uchiha Shisui smiled and patted Itachi's shoulder. He looked very relaxed at the moment, but Itachi's expression remained extremely grave.
"His title is 'Illusory Sun Dragon God'. The 'Illusory' part comes first. His genjutsu is said to be among the very top in the Ninja World. The clan has confirmed his Mangekyo is a genjutsu eye. Such eyes naturally possess extremely strong resistance to genjutsu." Uchiha Itachi reminded him with a serious face.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shisui fell silent for a long time. Finally, as if he had thought of something, he relaxed again.
"It's true his eye is a genjutsu eye. But he ultimately only has one Mangekyo Sharingan. You should know this. The Sharingan only reaches its full power when a pair is gathered together."
As soon as Uchiha Shisui said this, it was Uchiha Itachi's turn to fall silent.
After a good while, Uchiha Itachi lowered his head and spoke quietly. "But you should understand. His ability to dominate the Ninja World doesn't rely solely on that one Mangekyo Sharingan. To put it bluntly. You possess a pair of Mangekyo."
"Shisui. I know."
Uchiha Shisui suddenly interrupted Uchiha Itachi.
"I know what you want to say. I admit, compared to him, I am still far, far inferior. No one in the entire Ninja World dares to claim they have the power to oppose him. After all, he is publicly acknowledged as the strongest in the Ninja World."
"But as I just said, if there is any chance of success, I must try. Because Konoha is currently in a precarious state. Even if my chance on this trip is only one percent, I must do it. For the village. For peace."
"Do you understand. My foolish little brother."
It was precisely because Uchiha Ryun was sufficiently powerful that using 'Kotoamatsukami' on him would not be a waste.
Looking at Uchiha Shisui's determined eyes, Uchiha Itachi knew he could not stop him.
In truth, if Uchiha Itachi had awakened a ocular jutsu like 'Kotoamatsukami', perhaps he would make the same decision as his brother Shisui.
Uchiha Ryun was a 'shortcut' to peace. In the village, who besides the two of them had ever held illusions about him.
It was just that over so many years, Ryun had never taken action to help Konoha, which led people in Konoha to gradually give up hope on him.
"Sigh. Then be careful yourself. If you discover your ocular jutsu has no effect on him. Remember to escape immediately." Uchiha Itachi reminded him again, full of worry.
"Alright. I know. I am 'Shunshin no Shisui'. Escaping from Otogakure should be easy, right." Uchiha Shisui rubbed his head and laughed.
He did not tell Uchiha Itachi that this time, he would be entering Otogakure under the identity of a rogue ninja.
If the 'Kotoamatsukami' plan failed, Konoha would definitely disavow him immediately. There would be no place for Uchiha Shisui in the entire Ninja World.
If this plan succeeded, he might still have a chance to live. But if it failed. He would undoubtedly die.
Uchiha Shisui did not want to speak of these dangers. He even acted very confident in front of Itachi, all so this little brother would not worry too much.
That night, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi talked about many things. Until the first light of dawn began to brighten the sky, Uchiha Shisui took the opportunity while Itachi was asleep to set off alone for that deadly dangerous place.
Sensing his good friend's chakra signature gradually fading into the distance, Uchiha Itachi could not help but shed two glistening tears from the corners of his eyes.
He had a premonition. Tonight might be the last time the two would meet. This good brother of his probably would not be coming back.
Only half a day after Shisui left the Water-Fire battlefield, Konoha, using his unauthorized departure from his combat post as grounds, listed him as a deserter who fled the battlefield. All that was missing was an official proclamation document from the Fourth Hokage, and Uchiha Shisui could be considered a Konoha rogue ninja.
Just as the Konoha camp on the Water-Fire battlefield was distressed over losing Shisui, a powerful combatant, two black-clad individuals with Kage-level strength chose this critical moment to enter the Konoha camp.
The two came from the Land of Rain. They had Amegakure forehead protectors but did not wear them openly. Moreover, they covered their faces completely, making it impossible to easily recognize their identities.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had already received word from Konoha that Amegakure would send powerful individuals to aid Konoha. He just hadn't expected only two people to come.
The arrivals were Kakuzu and Sasori of the Red Sand.
As soon as these two subordinates of Ryun entered the Konoha command tent, they put on arrogant airs. Their attitude was quite insolent, they did not even put Sarutobi Hiruzen, the commander-in-chief, in their eyes.
Furthermore, the two clearly stated they would only help Konoha deal with the Six-Tails Jinchuriki. They would not involve themselves in any other battles.
The chakra emanating from these two was very powerful. Sarutobi Hiruzen felt their strength should be at the Kage level.
Based on this, Konoha tolerated their rudeness and arrogance. After all, they were here to help fight the war. If these two could handle the major problem of the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, that would be an excellent outcome. Konoha did not dare ask for too much, since they were, essentially, getting powerful allies for free.
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