**Kotoamatsukami!**
The second use of Kotoamatsukami is complete.
At this point, one of Itsuki's Mangekyō Sharingan abilities, Kotoamatsukami, has entered dormancy.
The next activation will take five to six years.
Unless he has the chakra of Hashirama Senju!
He used Kotoamatsukami twice:
Once on Pakura!
Once on Konan.
Itsuki had reasons for choosing these two women.
It wasn't because they were both beauties.
Itsuki isn't the type to only think about his younger brother's interests; he swears on the entire third generation's family that he's telling the truth.
If he's lying, may his entire family perish.
And may even their ashes be scattered.
Choosing Konan is obvious.
Six billion explosive tags—having something like that in hand would greatly aid Itsuki's plans.
Even if Konan doesn't have six billion now, she should at least have three billion.
As for Pakura...
She already possesses Kage-level strength, which is a significant help to Itsuki.
Itsuki also considered directly using Kotoamatsukami on Danzo and the Third Hokage.
If he could turn those two into his followers, he could fully implement his plan to transform the Hidden Leaf Village into the Uchiha Village.
Unfortunately!
It's just wishful thinking.
His good brother, Shisui, had already informed the four great guardian beasts of Konoha about his Mangekyō Sharingan ability, Kotoamatsukami.
This was an oversight on Itsuki's part, forgetting about this detail.
It's not his fault; his brother was just too exceptional.
Most people are helped by their older brothers.
Shisui was great, lying on the ground, hugging Itsuki's leg, dragging him back, even using his teeth if necessary.
Damn it.
The others already know, so how could they not be on guard?
Kotoamatsukami is powerful, but it's not invincible.
Itsuki is certain that if he shows his Mangekyō Sharingan to the Third Hokage and Danzo, those two will go insane and attack him without giving him a chance to use Kotoamatsukami.
Furthermore, Kotoamatsukami is the strongest genjutsu, but it's still genjutsu. Who can guarantee it won't be broken?
In the original story, Mifune, that bald guy, somehow broke free, though it's unclear how.
Besides them, Itsuki also considered someone else for a long time.
Might Guy!
The strength of Guy, the "Might King," needs no introduction—he almost kicked the series to a conclusion with one blow.
But!
At this moment, Guy has only opened the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates Formation.
The Eighth Gate will take a few more years!
Itsuki calculated that by the time Guy breaks through the Eighth Gate, his Mangekyō Sharingan might have recovered and be usable again.
Since that's the case, he decided to go after Pakura, this unstable Kage-level ninja, first.
Such a strong Kage-level ninja can't be kept imprisoned forever.
Besides!
His plan is already in motion, and he needs Kage-level experts to stabilize it.
Apart from the people mentioned above, Itsuki also considered Jiraiya.
As for this "Pervy Sage," Itsuki is speechless.
For most ninjas, their strength declines with age, but this old guy just keeps getting stronger.
Moreover, there's his teacher Orochimaru, with his body-swapping technique!
**Tsunade: Forcefully Keeping Herself Young**
The Legendary Sannin are incredible!
When the Mangekyō Sharingan's Kotoamatsukami is ready to use again, I'll definitely consider you all.
Definitely.
While Itsuki was lost in his thoughts, Konan led him to a high platform in Amegakure.
The two stood side by side, overlooking the village.
Though this wasn't the tallest building in Amegakure, they could clearly see a corner of the village.
It was worn down.
Decaying.
"It's just like me—after all these years, nothing has changed," Konan sighed.
For some reason, she felt very relaxed around Itsuki.
Despite him being an extremely dangerous ninja, she couldn't shake this feeling!
"No, you have changed! You've changed a lot!"
"I can't believe that in just ten years…"
Itsuki stared at Konan, his expression serious.
Konan was taken aback and followed his gaze before cursing, "You really are a jerk! You pervert!"
Itsuki sighed, "You can blame Jiraiya for that. I got it from him. I used to be so pure, kind, and handsome... even though my high school grades weren't ideal!"
What nonsense?
Konan didn't bother with his craziness.
She merely sneered and asked tentatively, "It's just the two of us here. Can you tell me those secrets?"
"No," Itsuki answered decisively.
"You…"
Konan was furious. "What will it take for you to tell me?"
Itsuki shrugged, "There are no secrets, Konan. Don't overthink it."
Konan looked at him and suddenly understood. She casually tossed him a scroll and said, "Here are ten million explosive tags. If your secret is worthwhile, there will be more rewards."
Ten million!
The richest woman in the ninja world, confirmed!
Itsuki's face instantly lit up with a smile. "What kind of secret is Konan interested in? I've got plenty to share."
Konan immediately said, "The secret about that masked man."
"Who?!" Itsuki raised his voice, hesitating. "That's an Uchiha, Konan. You're asking me to betray my own clan."
Konan sneered, "Someone like you would actually care about that?"
"Konan, you've misunderstood." Itsuki sighed, "That's an Uchiha, my dearest friend, brother in arms… Ugh!"
Two more scrolls were thrown at him.
Konan said calmly, "I'm offering more money."
Itsuki stared blankly at Konan.
That's a quick response!
You're not being fair!
You're stealing my title as the 'Raise the Price Master!'
I've been holding back, just waiting for the final line, and you snatched it!
I can't stand this!
I absolutely can't stand this!
Itsuki's eyes turned green with envy.
Konan added calmly, "That's two sets of ten million."
Two... ten million...
A total of thirty million explosive tags!
Itsuki's breathing grew heavy.
That's three mountains of money, pressing down hard on him.
"...You win!"
Itsuki surrendered, "What secret about the masked man do you want to know?"
Konan slowly asked, "He says he's Madara Uchiha."
Itsuki rolled his eyes, "He says he's Madara Uchiha, so he is? I could say I'm Madara Uchiha's father; why don't you have him come here and bow to me?"
Konan was momentarily speechless. "So, you're saying he isn't?"
Itsuki thought for a moment and said, "Konan, even if I tell you how to solve the problem, it won't mean much."
He spoke softly, "Even if I tell you the solution, you won't do it."
"Tell me anyway!"
"Destroy the Rinnegan!"
Itsuki's words made Konan's pupils contract sharply.
"Impossible!"
She almost blurted it out.
"You see!" Itsuki shrugged, "I'm telling you the solution, and you don't listen. What can I do?"
If it were the old Konan, she would have doubted Itsuki and believed he had ulterior motives.
However...
The current Konan, having been influenced by Kotoamatsukami, trusted Itsuki completely.
"Why destroy the Rinnegan?" Konan asked, puzzled. "It's the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths, our greatest trump card."
"You said it yourself." Itsuki smiled, "Since they're the Sage's eyes, why are they in a 'human's' eye sockets?"
"Don't you think that's a problem in itself?"
(End of Chapter)