Mangekyō Sharingan.
The evolved form of the Three Magatama Sharingan—its activation marks the birth of extraordinary power. The Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities are unique to each wielder, manifesting as formidable techniques that can reshape the battlefield. Even the two eyes of the same Mangekyō possess distinct abilities, each wielding unimaginable strength.
At this moment, the scarlet sword hovering before Uchiha Yoruki was a manifestation of his left eye's Mangekyō Sharingan power—the Rekka no Ken (Blazing Fire Sword).
The devastating strength of this ability had already been demonstrated through the deaths of Biwa Juzo and Jinpachi Munashi, as well as the destruction of their fabled weapons, the Kubikiribōchō sword and Shibuki .
For the Konoha ninjas watching the battlefield, the tide seemed to have turned. Overwhelmed with relief, some ninja began cheering; others shed tears of joy, their emotions boiling over after enduring the oppressive weight of their precarious situation.
Yet amidst this jubilation, Uchiha Yoruki stood still, his fiery-patterned eyes filled not with triumph, but with grief.
The Mangekyō Sharingan awakens through profound emotional pain, often tied to unbearable loss.
For years, the relationship between Uchiha Yoruki and his father, Uchiha Yoru, had been strained. Differing ideals and cold exchanges had created an emotional rift between them. Yet in the final moments, it was Uchiha Yoru who gave his life to shield Yoruki, awakening this newfound power in his son.
This strength—this Mangekyō Sharingan—came at the cost of a loved one's life. Yoruki could feel no joy from it, only an overwhelming sadness.
As sorrow churned within him, it began to morph into something darker: hatred. His eyes, glowing with the fiery patterns of his Mangekyō, slowly locked onto the remaining Kirigakure warriors.
The menacing aura radiating from him sent chills down their spines. What they feared most wasn't Yoruki himself, but the scarlet Rekka no Ken that had already claimed the lives of two of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
Swish!
Yoruki's left eye glimmered with renewed focus, and the crimson sword shot forward like a streak of light, targeting Kushimaru Kuriarare, who was locked in combat with Senju Nawaki.
Kushimaru froze, his eyes wide with terror as the deadly blade approached. Just as he was about to retreat, something unexpected happened.
Yoruki's left eye quivered, his vision suddenly blurring.
Zheng!
The Rekka no Ken veered off course, slicing through empty air before dissipating into fading red light.
Kushimaru Kuriarare stood frozen in place, the fear still etched across his pale face.
Uchiha Fugaku, observing from a distance, frowned as he noticed the abrupt change. "Was that a Dojutsu?" he murmured, a realization dawning upon him.
"Yoruki… he's awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan!?"
As the leader of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku was well-versed in their history. The Mangekyō Sharingan had not appeared since the days of Madara and Izuna Uchiha. Seeing the fiery patterns in Yoruki's eyes confirmed his suspicions.
His heart trembled at the sight. While he was not envious of Yoruki's abilities, the realization of the boy's immense talent filled him with both awe and hope.
In this dire situation, where Konoha was on the brink of collapse, Yoruki's power could potentially change the course of the battle.
Yoruki pressed a trembling hand against his left eye, waiting for his vision to clear. Once the blurriness subsided, he wasted no time. His resolve hardened, and he dashed toward Nawaki and the two Kirigakure warriors engaged in battle.
Closing his right eye, he focused solely through his left. The fiery pattern within his Sharingan flared once more, conjuring the red light of the Rekka no Ken.
"Rekka no Ken!"
The scarlet blade materialized, hovering at his side before shooting forward with lethal precision.
The blade surged toward Kushimaru Kuriarare, forcing him to retreat. This sudden shift in focus alleviated much of the pressure on Nawaki, who had been struggling against two foes simultaneously.
Swish!
Ameyuri Ringo, known for his speed among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, barely dodged the attack. But her momentary relief was short-lived, as Yoruki closed the distance between them with blinding speed.
Though powerful, the Rekka no Ken required precise control, and the long-range attack had stretched Yoruki's limits. Determined to finish the fight, he shortened the gap, intent on delivering a fatal blow.
"Thank you!" Nawaki shouted, a grin breaking across his face. With one of his adversaries distracted by Yoruki, he turned his focus entirely on the remaining opponent.
If not for his dwindling chakra reserves, he would never have been pushed to such a precarious position by two enemies. But with only one foe remaining, he regained his confidence.
On the other side, Kushimaru Kuriarare's fear had reached its peak. Discarding all pretenses, he removed his mask, his hands forming a series of seals.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"
A massive, roaring water dragon erupted from his hands, surging toward Yoruki.
"Clever," Yoruki thought, instantly realizing the intent behind the technique.
The Water Dragon Bullet wasn't meant to harm him. It was a gambit—an attempt to obstruct his vision and disrupt his control over the Rekka no Ken.
Swish!
Yoruki stepped to the side, his body becoming a blur as he dodged the water dragon with ease. Engaging it directly with Fire Release ninjutsu would have worsened his visibility, and he couldn't afford to lose focus on his target.
Kushimaru's ploy bought him precious seconds, but his reprieve was short-lived.
From Nawaki's position, a powerful chakra fluctuation began to build. His hands moved rapidly, completing a series of seals.
The ground trembled as a torrent of water erupted around him, swirling with intense force. His black eyes turned bright blue, the water spiraling into a deadly vortex.
"Water Style: Uzumaki Water Blade!"
The spinning vortex engulfed Kushimaru's remaining ally, pulling him into its chaotic flow.
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