Chapter 160: The Rising Dragon—To the Moon!
Shisui's right eye slowly opened.
Kamui.
Shisui's greatest talent was genjutsu.
Kagami had already compensated for his weaknesses—now, it was time to enhance his strengths.
Kamui allowed him to create a world of illusions so immersive that once trapped, a person would gradually forget their name and identity, ultimately becoming his puppet.
It was like Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami combined.
The exact limits of this ability?
That was something Shisui himself would have to discover.
The Last Gift.
Bishamonten—Mirror.
Using Mangekyō power, Shisui could create a true copy of an entity.
This copy's strength and abilities depended entirely on the user's own power.
If his own Mangekyō became stronger, the clone would as well.
To put it simply—
A level 60 Shisui could summon a level 60 Kagami clone.
If Shisui ever found a better candidate, he could replace it.
But Kagami doubted he'd ever choose differently.
With everything completed, even Kagami felt a little fatigued.
And with that…
Shisui, the rest of your path, you must walk on your own.
As Kagami's consciousness withdrew, Shisui regained control of his body.
A massive explosion of chakra sent the nearby wooden colossus staggering backward.
Shisui, still unaware of his own strength, instinctively looked up—
His gaze met Hashirama Senju, who stood atop the colossus.
Even with his Mangekyō still active—
Shisui had forced the God of Shinobi back.
A blue figure suddenly appeared above Hashirama.
Twin blades gleamed as they came slashing down!
Hashirama barely had time to react.
He raised his arm to block—but in an instant—
His arm was severed.
Paper fragments scattered through the air.
"What are you doing, Tobirama?!"
Hashirama shouted, staring in shock at his younger brother.
Tobirama's lifeless eyes didn't respond.
Meanwhile, inside Shisui's mind—
A cold voice spoke.
"Kid. Close your Mangekyō."
"And don't shift your gaze too quickly."
"You'll get someone killed."
Shisui clutched his eye, realizing something.
His brother was gone.
Now, his mind was flooded with sensory input.
Then—
Pain.
Indescribable pain.
A storm. A tidal wave. A hurricane of agony crashing into his consciousness.
It was as if every cell in his body had transformed into an army of flesh-eating ants.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"
Shisui screamed at the top of his lungs.
Eventually, as the pain dulled slightly, the voice spoke again.
"…That was just an aftershock."
"What Kagami endured while perfecting your awakening was ten times worse."
Tobirama had seen everything.
He still couldn't comprehend how Kagami had withstood such soul-searing pain while simultaneously orchestrating every precise step.
He was like a cold, perfect machine.
But that was a contradiction.
If Kagami had no emotions, then why had he gone so far for Shisui?
Now… Tobirama understood.
He finally understood why even Orochimaru, after being killed by Kagami, still admired him.
Tobirama's voice softened slightly.
"…You are Kagami's kin."
"Have some respect for me."
Shisui, still processing his new abilities, muttered.
"You're mistaken."
"I'm his younger brother… not his child."
"IDIOT! I'M TALKING ABOUT YOUR ANCESTOR, UCHIHA KAGAMI!"
"YOU DON'T EVEN REMEMBER YOUR OWN GRANDFATHER'S NAME?!"
"…Oh."
"…My bad."
Shisui casually waved it off.
Then, as if learning instinctively, he activated a new function.
The chains wrapped around Tobirama tightened.
Tobirama's form sank into the water of Shisui's mindscape.
"…Alright."
"I apologized for my mistake."
"Now you pay the price."
"You're just a decorative trinket my brother gave me."
"Don't act like you're my elder."
As his consciousness faded, Tobirama's last thought was—
This brat…
This brat is exactly like Kagami.
Just smaller.
"Shisui… are you alright?"
Ryuutou stood before him, her white hair disheveled, her body covered in dirt.
She was an elite jōnin, but she hadn't even been able to approach the battlefield during the transformation.
Shisui's Sharingan faded, revealing normal black pupils.
But even without it, his presence felt different.
She stared at him.
Even without the Mangekyō, Shisui no longer felt real.
He slowly flexed his fingers.
Then he smiled slightly.
"…I know this sounds arrogant…"
"But right now… I feel too strong."
The spectators remained silent.
Their gazes held a mix of jealousy and admiration.
Yes.
Being born into the right family really does make life easy.
With just one awakening, Shisui had already surpassed them all.
Especially what happened earlier.
With just a single glance, he had severed Hashirama's arm.
The spectators had seen no one else.
In their eyes, that was Shisui's own ability.
Boom.
The wooden colossus collapsed.
Hashirama leaped down, his body already healing.
He placed a heavy hand on Shisui's shoulder.
"By some strange twist of fate… you're my brother now, too."
He grinned warmly.
"Hey, Uchiha Brother!"
Shisui tensed.
"…Even if you're the First Hokage…"
"Please don't try to act close to me."
"I only have one brother."
Hashirama: :(
The ground trembled.
Everyone turned their gazes skyward.
The Sun still burned brightly.
Kagami…
Wasn't finished yet.
He held a glowing blue crystal in his hand.
He tossed it gently—
It landed on the White Snake's forehead.
The entire Shikkotsu Forest began to shrink under the heat.
The White Snake's body swelled with natural energy.
A single scale shattered.
Then—
A cascade of falling scales.
As the white surface peeled away, a new silver layer emerged.
It shimmered mystically, glistening like a dragon of legend.
The White Snake was gone.
A dragon had been born.
The creature's eyes opened—
Now, they were a deep, crystal blue.
A pair of blue horns gleamed on its forehead.
"ROAAAAAARRRRRRR!!!!"
All summoned beasts dropped to their knees, trembling.
Even the greatest shinobi present felt their hearts shake.
The White Dragon rose…
And in a single movement—
It swallowed the Sun.
BOOOOOM!!!!
The world shook.
The Shikkotsu Forest was obliterated.
The land itself was overturned.
Standing atop the Dragon's horns, Kagami looked down at them all.
"Those who hold a Dragon Vein crystal…"
"Follow me."
"The final battle of this tournament…"
"Will take place on the Moon."
BOOOOM!!!!
With a thunderous roar,
The White Dragon ascended—
To the Moon.
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