Naruto Immersive Replay, The Curse of the Sharingan

He turned around, stroking your face stained with blood and dust, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Nagi, I will always believe in you."

I believe you can achieve your dreams, I believe you can break the curse, I believe you... will be alright.

You gripped his hand tightly, your knuckles turning white from the force.

The Root elites and Danzo caught up. Shisui knew he couldn't wait any longer. He activated Kotoamatsukami, aiming directly at Danzo. He wanted to twist Danzo's will, even if it only bought him a moment.

An invisible surge of ocular power swept out, and Danzo's body stiffened abruptly, his eyes momentarily losing focus.

The Root elites quickly separated you from Shisui. You hurriedly parried the enemies in front of you, trying to get closer to Shisui, but were blocked by even more people.

Shisui harbored a death wish, which is the only way to stimulate you to activate the kaleidoscope.

He relentlessly slaughtered the Root elites who charged at him, completely abandoning defense, trading wounds for wounds, fighting for his life. Blood stained his clothes, but he seemed to feel no pain.

Although Danzo was affected by Kotoamatsukami and his consciousness was confused, his greed for the Sharingan reached its peak!

He manipulated the Sharingan in his right arm, releasing chaotic ocular power to interfere with Shisui and increase his burden.

Because of overusing his pupil power, Shisui experienced a tearing pain in both eyes, and blood flowed from both eyes, making his vision a blood-red blur.

Seeing Shisui in this state, you try to mobilize your sealed power, but find that you are restricted. An invisible barrier is blocking you, as if the rules have already been set.

Do you suddenly realize that this could be the real world?

This thought pierced through long-held beliefs, and in a moment of distraction, Shisui seemed to use his last bit of strength to instantly embrace you.

His embrace was still warm, but it carried a heavy stench of blood. "It's time to wake up, Nagi."

With a dull thud as a sharp blade pierces flesh, you feel warm liquid splash onto your face.

You look down and see the tip of a kunai piercing through Shisui's back, penetrating his heart.

Time seems to stand still at this moment.

You belatedly realize your numb emotions. There is no screaming, no crying. You just feel that all the sounds of the world have disappeared, leaving only the gradually weakening breathing and heartbeat of still water.

At the same time, the memories that had been forcibly suppressed surged into Shisui's mind because of his last words.

This is your illusionary world, a world that helps you unlock the kaleidoscope. Everything is fake, everything is an illusion.

Everything unfolded according to your pre-planned scenario, but... why are you upset?

It felt like my heart was being torn apart, the pain was so intense I couldn't breathe, and the despair and sorrow of watching the most important person die in my arms was so real it made me tremble all over.

The three-tomoe Sharingan in his eyes spun wildly, its crimson light intensifying, and the pattern deformed, eventually evolving into a shikigami rune pattern.

"Shisui!" You cried out in anguish, holding his gradually cooling body, tears streaming down your face like broken beads, mingling with the blood on your cheeks.

The remaining consciousness of Zhishui had never seen you lose control of your emotions like this before. In his memory, you always seemed indifferent to everything, calm to the point of being apathetic.

But when he died, seeing such a scene, Shisui couldn't say whether he was happy or sad; perhaps, both.

Shisui gave a relieved and congratulatory smile. "That's great, your wish... has come true."

His hand fell limply to his side.

The illusionary world is like shattered glass, peeling away and dissipating inch by inch.

The unforgettable grief, the still, icy body temperature, the soul-tearing pain when the kaleidoscope was turned on... all the extreme emotions receded like a tide.

The moment consciousness returned, a brief dizziness followed.

The night in Sakura-saki Garden remains tranquil, with lanterns casting a warm glow and cherry blossoms falling silently.

In reality, only a few seconds have passed since everything that just happened.

Shisui remained in the same posture as before he was pulled into the illusion, standing in front of you, only his face was a little pale and his breathing was slightly rapid.

You clearly felt your own enhanced power. Although the newly formed Mangekyou Sharingan had disappeared, the qualitative change brought about by the power of the eye, as well as the more refined control over chakra, were engraved deep in your soul like a brand.

When Shisui came to his senses, the life-and-death separations and passionate love he had experienced in the illusion were still churning in his chest like molten lava.

But he tried hard to suppress the emotions in the illusion, attempting to regain his usual gentleness and restraint.

The way I look at you can never return to the pure, calm gaze of a senior looking at a junior.

It was mixed with too many complex things: heartache, worry, and an almost humble attachment.

You watched as Shisui tried to calm herself down, and suddenly you spoke, your voice breaking the silence of the night and shattering the defenses Shisui had just built up.

"Take Yuanni with you and travel the ninja world. Don't go back to Konoha."

Zhi Shui's heart sank suddenly. He had a premonition that you would take some action, but he didn't expect it to be to make him leave.

"...And what about you?" he asked almost instinctively, his voice trembling slightly. Were you going to face the undercurrents of Konoha alone?

"Clean up the mess, realize the ideal." Your answer was concise and to the point, your dark eyes unfathomable in the night. "I have my own things to do."

You didn't want Shisui to end up in the fate you foresaw, falling off a cliff in despair after being blinded by Danzo.

Getting him out of Konoha, the center of this vortex, is the best protection we can think of right now.

As for what your ideals are, and how dangerous what you are doing is, not a word was mentioned.

Shisui knows you have many secrets, especially after you activated the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, the oppressive aura of a true top-tier powerhouse emanating from you has become increasingly apparent.

It was an aura of majesty emanating from the depths of his soul; he understood that he might no longer be able to fully comprehend your world.

But at this moment, Shisui no longer cared about anything.

In the world of illusion, Konoha, responsibility, and even one's own safety become insignificant after experiencing loss.

He only cares about how you arrange things for him. As long as he can still see you and be by your side, he is willing to do anything, regardless of his status or where he goes.

He paused for a moment, then asked the question he most wanted to know, "When will we meet again?"

He needs something to look forward to, something to sustain him as he waits in a world without you.

"The day I defected from Konoha." For you, such a momentous event as defecting from Konoha, which could shake the entire ninja world, was just a casual move on a grand chessboard, something insignificant.

This answer dispelled the fog in Shisui's mind and made him realize more clearly your determination and the danger involved.

But at the same time, a sense of relief also welled up inside me; at least, we still have a chance to meet again.

Zhi Shui stepped forward and hugged you again.

This time, it was no longer an impulse born of illusion, but rather a clear-headed, heavy longing and commitment. He buried his face in your neck and took a deep breath of the cool, comforting air.

He bit his fingertip, and bright red blood seeped out. He raised his hand and, with utmost solemnity, placed his blood-stained fingertip between your eyebrows.

A bright red dot, like a cinnabar mole, is branded on pale skin.

“The crow is the most loyal.” Shisui’s voice was hoarse and affectionate, with a sacrificial resolve. “I will wait for you... no matter how long, no matter where.”

He gazes into your eyes, as if making the most solemn vow, "My heart is at your disposal."

He has completely entrusted his heart and his future to you.

You looked at him, the bloodstain between his brows seemed to burn with heat. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, his voice devoid of emotion, "Zhishui, I am not good at focusing on emotions."

You are warning him not to have too many unrealistic fantasies, that his path is destined to be lonely and cold, and that emotions may be a burden.

Shisui lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow beneath them, obscuring the almost obsessive tenderness in her eyes.

He gently shook his head, his tone gentle yet unusually firm, "I'm good at it."

You don't have to be good at it, you don't have to respond, and you don't even have to care.

As long as you allow him to stay by your side and allow him to love you, that's enough. Let him bear all the passion, all the waiting, and all the pain.

He was good at waiting, good at hiding, and good at... loving one person with all his heart.

The parting at Sakura-no-Saki-niwa was like a clear dividing line, marking the beginning of a new chapter in your life.

I traveled alone on the way back, not very fast, letting my thoughts drift in the silence.

You've been pondering a core question: What kind of person do you want to become?

To continue playing the role of a 'genius' who needs to be monitored in Konoha? No, that's too passive.

The Konoha leadership, especially Danzo, have never ceased to fear you, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

To gain real control, you need to lower everyone's guard, and even... confuse them.

A near-mad idea gradually took shape: what if... you're insane?

Wouldn't a madman, defying common sense, be more difficult to deal with, and...more free, than a calm and rational threat?

Konoha Village, Hokage's office.

A week has passed since Shisui and Nagi went on their mission.

There was no news coming back, not even the most basic regular reports. This unusual situation made Hiruzen Sarutobi frown.

He couldn't help but wonder if something had happened to the two of them, or... if they had defected?

Nagi is somewhat likely to be wrong; that child is shrouded in too many mysteries and his nature is unpredictable.

But Shisui... as the one he favored and who was a pure inheritor of the Will of Fire, this situation would not happen. Hiruzen had blind trust in Shisui's loyalty.

"Someone come here!" Hiruzen was about to send men to find their whereabouts and find out what was going on.

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a member of the secret service staggered in, his voice filled with unprecedented panic.

"Lord Hokage! Something terrible has happened! Outside Konoha Village... Nagi Uchiha... she's gone out of control! She... she's taken Lord Danzo hostage!"

"What?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. Without any hesitation, he immediately summoned all the elite members and strongmen of the Anbu and personally led a team to investigate the situation.

When he walked out of the Hokage Building, he found that the originally clear sky had become gloomy, with dark clouds hanging low and flashes of lightning accompanied by rumbling thunder.

The weather is so strange, so oppressive it makes you uneasy, as if something big is about to happen.

The civilians of Konoha were terrified by the sudden celestial phenomenon and the tense atmosphere, and they hid in their homes, peering out of their windows in fear.

Outside Konoha Village, the scene was a mess. The elites of Root surrounded the figure in the center, but none of them dared to make a move. Their faces were filled with fear and apprehension.

Chapter 274 Slander

Using the power of the kaleidoscope, you directly controlled Danzo and kept him by your side.

Danzo knelt on one knee, his face filled with anger and a hint of incredulous horror, seemingly completely unprepared for such terrifying power and... madness that you would suddenly unleash.

When everyone arrived, this was the scene they saw.

You stand there, your Mangekyou Sharingan eyes displaying bizarre patterns, and tears of blood, still wet on your face, streaming down your pale cheeks, adding to your tragic appearance.

The black cloak he wore was nowhere to be seen; what was striking was the cold, black metal shackle around his neck, reflecting a chilling light in the gloomy daylight, highlighting his current dangerous nature.

"What happened?! Uchiha Nagi!" Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed his shock and shouted sharply.

He saw many dead Root elites around him, and Danzo kneeling before him; an ominous premonition washed over him like ice water.

Just then, Kakashi and Itachi, having received the news, arrived at the scene.

Kakashi couldn't connect the girl in front of him, who was like a demon, with the gloomy yet occasionally subtly emotional person he remembered.

Itachi was startled, and his Sharingan activated involuntarily.

He saw the kaleidoscope in your eyes... What kind of pain must one endure to gain such power? Where is Shisui? Why are you alone? Where is Shisui?! Countless questions and worries overwhelmed him in an instant.

They only see you all alone.

"Shisui..." You paused for a moment when you uttered the name, as if carrying some real pain, "He died to save me."

These words struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, exploding in the hearts of all the ninjas who arrived at the scene.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had his pupils tremble violently, and his face instantly lost all color. He was clearly very disappointed, even heartbroken, upon hearing the news.

Shisui was a pillar of the next generation he highly valued and on whom he placed great hopes, an outstanding successor to the Will of Fire! He was...dead?

The moment Itachi heard the word "dead," his body swayed violently, and he almost lost his footing.

To him, Shisui was both a brother and a friend, and he couldn't accept this fact. Fortunately, Kakashi, who was beside him, was quick-witted and helped him up, preventing him from collapsing on the spot.

Kakashi's heart sank to the bottom, and his exposed Sharingan eye was filled with unbelievable sorrow.

As if oblivious to the reactions of the crowd, you numbly pointed at Danzo kneeling before you, your voice devoid of any inflection, yet carrying a chilling accusation, "The culprit... is him."

Those ninjas who were usually on good terms with Shisui suddenly turned sharp as knives, revealing undisguised killing intent towards Danzo.

Shisui was very popular in the underworld; his sunny disposition, gentleness, and strength earned him the respect and affection of many.

Upon hearing that he had been killed by Danzo, anger instantly overwhelmed any awe he felt towards the higher-ups.

Danzo and his Root members, however, were completely blank at that moment!