The Uchiha clan had always been renowned for producing stunningly beautiful men and women, and Uchiha Mikoto was no exception.
Though she was now in her thirties, time had left her largely unmarked, adding only a layer of graceful maturity to her allure.
To ensure that the secret of Uchiha Fugaku being under his control did not leak, Arata had no choice but to control Mikoto as well.
He gently lifted her from the tatami mat, using his right hand's Palm Technique to awaken her from unconsciousness.
As Mikoto blinked her eyes open, still groggy, they locked onto Arata's Mangekyō Sharingan.
Before she could comprehend the situation, Amenokami activated silently.
A subtle yet forceful energy invaded her mind, reshaping her thoughts and will.
From that moment onward, she would obey Arata's commands. Mikoto was now under his control.
Arata slowly deactivated his Mangekyō. Mikoto's consciousness cleared, and she immediately sat up.
But instead of shouting or resisting, she knelt respectfully, bowing her head toward him.
"I sincerely apologize, Arata-dono," she said, her voice tinged with nervousness.
"I was impolite earlier and caused you harm. Please forgive my disrespect."
Arata observed her bowed posture. Clearly, without his permission or pardon, she would not lift her head. He felt a surge of satisfaction with Amenokami.....a technique whose true potential was finally used effectively.
In the past, Shisui Uchiha's Amenokami had been powerful yet misapplied.....used once at the Five Kage Summit only to be exposed, or to aid Itachi's Edo Tensei control escape.
Its true potential had never been fully realized. In a world where words could be deadlier than swords, Amenokami ensured loyalty and eliminated rebellion.
Seeing Mikoto kneel, with Fugaku silently observing without interceding, Arata finally spoke:
"Stand up. I do not blame you. Different positions naturally bring conflict, but you must work diligently for me from now on. I forgive you this time."
Mikoto lifted her head, tears brimming and finally falling.
"Thank you, Arata-dono. I shall serve you with unwavering loyalty, completing all tasks you command."
Even Arata, normally cold and calculating, could not ignore the sight of Mikoto, delicate and tearful. He quickly diverted the conversation.
"Where are Itachi and Sasuke?" With Mikoto now under his control, Arata needed to ensure no lingering threats.
Itachi noticing anomalies could pose a significant risk, given his intelligence.
Upon hearing the names of her sons, Mikoto's expression softened with maternal concern.
"Itachi has been sent on a mission outside the village. Sasuke is resting in his room."
Relief washed over Arata. As long as Itachi was away, there would be no chance of him detecting anything amiss upon his return.
Sasuke, at his age and with his talent, posed no threat to Arata's plans.
With all obstacles neutralized, Arata prepared to conduct a formal discussion with the clan head.
He gestured for Fugaku and Mikoto to sit, then spoke:
"Fugaku-dono, do you understand why I used my ocular powers to control you?"
Fugaku shook his head.
"Not entirely… but I suppose, for someone ambitious, it makes sense to use such abilities to control leaders or influential individuals."
Arata shook his head, clarifying. Though Fugaku now obeyed him, he wanted transparency.
"My interest has always been in power, in methods to enhance my abilities....not in seeking authority.
I would not have risked controlling you and Mikoto unless absolutely necessary."
He pointed to his eyes, his tone laden with meaning.
"These eyes see far more than you realize."
Fugaku, not lacking intelligence, immediately asked, "Do your eyes… see the future?"
Arata nodded. "In fragments, yes. I can see glimpses of the future."
He recounted what had happened with Shisui...his tragic death, the eventual fate of the Uchiha clan.
Fugaku listened, stunned. The possibility that such events could occur left him in shock, unable to speak.
"Have I been wrong all along?" he finally whispered. "Should I not have tried to reconcile with the Third and Konoha? Should I have escalated conflicts like the elders, to protect the Uchiha?"
Fugaku's confidence in a peaceful integration of the Uchiha into Konoha now wavered.
Arata shook his head, seeing Fugaku trapped in indecision.
"From the start, you were mistaken. Do you know who truly holds power in Konoha?"
"Of course. Konoha has always been under the Hokage lineage.....the First, Second, and Third.
The Uchiha have never held sway," Fugaku answered.
"Exactly. And who rules now? The Second's apprentice, the Third Hokage, and Shimura Danzo.
They carry the Second's legacy, always wary of us, isolating us. As long as they remain, the Uchiha will never rise."
Fugaku quickly asked, "Then what should we do?"
"Two options," Arata explained. "One, we leave Konoha and establish our own village. Problem solved.
"Two, we stall. Wait for my ocular powers to recharge.
Then, control the Konoha leadership or their subordinates.
Only then will Konoha obey us. No longer are we isolated....we control them."
With that, Arata outlined a clear path for the Uchiha's future: one of strategy, patience, and absolute control.
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