Chapter 138: The Shocked Crowd

【You have created a weakened version of the Genjutsu: Izanami; your foundation in Genjutsu has increased.】

【You have attained sudden enlightenment; your Genjutsu Space has fused with the ability of Izanami, greatly increasing its power.】

"Excellent, excellent!"

Ishihara smiled with satisfaction.

The weakened version of Izanami is still extremely terrifying.

By constructing a special cycle of Genjutsu similar to Izanami, the person subjected to the technique cannot escape.

The effect is far stronger than the Genjutsu cast by an ordinary Mangekyō.

However, the consumption of ocular power is also greater.

But this Genjutsu has fused with his Genjutsu Space!

Not only has his Genjutsu Space itself been strengthened.

Moreover, using the Genjutsu Space to cast Izanami does not require the Mangekyō Sharingan; as long as spiritual energy is sufficient, there is no requirement for a time interval.

Simply perfect.

Ishihara smiled and nodded at Fugaku, "It is done."

"Is that it?"

Fugaku looked at him in shock; even though he had witnessed Ishihara's terror before, he was still somewhat stunned at this moment.

This is Izanami!

One of the top forbidden techniques of the Uchiha Clan!

It can even be said to be one of the top forbidden techniques in the Ninja World!

Yet Ishihara managed to create a new secret technique in such a short amount of time.

"Here, take it!"

In high spirits, Ishihara directly wrote his modified version onto the scroll of Izanami.

Fugaku stood beside him, staring straight at every character he wrote; the more he looked, the happier he became, and by the end, he was absolutely overjoyed.

"Too powerful!"

"Although the power is slightly weaker, it no longer requires the price of blindness!"

"Moreover, the power of this Genjutsu is absolutely incomparable to ordinary Genjutsu!"

"Hahaha, indeed, cooperating with Ishihara was the right choice!"

The Third Hokage and Hizashi Hyūga, along with others, watched this scene with furrowed brows.

They were unwilling to believe in their hearts that Ishihara had truly developed a secret technique.

But at this moment, they could not help but look longingly at the scroll, even leaning forward a bit.

"Get lost! This is the Uchiha Clan's secret technique..."

Fugaku immediately roared, his eyes round with anger.

Hizashi Hyūga and the others retreated a few steps with dry smiles, looking at each other and murmuring in low voices.

"Do you say this is real or fake?"

"Do you believe it? Learning even an ordinary Ninjutsu in such a short time makes one a top genius, but just now..."

"But the expression on Uchiha Fugaku's face does not seem fake!"

"How about one of you goes to try?"

The group was itching with curiosity, provoked by Fugaku's excited state.

If Ishihara could truly improve forbidden techniques, they were naturally tempted.

But clan secret techniques are the highest secrets of every clan; no one wants to hand them over to others.

So although tempted, in the end, no one was willing to try.

The Third Hokage's gaze shifted back and forth between Fugaku and Ishihara, his heart unable to settle.

This was the first time he had witnessed with his own eyes how terrifying Ishihara's talent was.

Although unwilling to believe it in his heart, thinking of the intelligence he had collected, the Third had to admit this was likely true.

"Ishihara's talent far exceeds my expectations; no wonder he refused my proposal!"

"Give him a few years, and whatever secret technique he wants, he will likely obtain it easily!"

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage felt a sudden chill in his heart.

Such a person must either be made a friend; if made an enemy, he must be killed immediately with all one's might.

But, Ishihara has mastered Space-Time Ninjutsu!

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage could not help but feel somewhat powerless.

He understood how terrifying the mobility of Space-Time Ninjutsu was; without any bonds, it was almost impossible to catch such a person.

Do not make an enemy of Ishihara!

This thought flashed through the Third Hokage's mind, and he immediately felt immense regret, regretting that he had made things too stiff with Ishihara just now.

But more than that was humiliation.

He was the leader of Konoha, the head of the Five Great Ninja Villages, the Hokage.

Now, he was showing fear before the battle even began, even wanting to bow his head.

His pride would not allow him to do so.

Looking at the smiling and excited Fugaku, the Third Hokage's expression grew even more grave.

The Uchiha Clan has taken the lead; he must make a decision as soon as possible.

"Return to Konoha to convene a high-level meeting!"

Even as Hokage, he could not make this decision alone; he must still persuade his three old friends: Danzō, Mōen, and Koharu.

But now he had to take a stand, or Ishihara would side with the Uchiha clan.

This was not good news for the Konoha elders, who had already clashed with the Uchiha.

"Ishihara, reconsider my proposal just now. If you have any conditions, bring them up for discussion!"

The Third Hokage tried to make his expression look less stiff, forced a smile, and stepped forward to speak.

"Heh! Wasn't the Hokage very tough just now?"

Fugaku glanced at him, then scoffed with disdain.

He had naturally seen that the Third Hokage had lowered his head.

He immediately felt there was nothing wrong with the Uchiha bowing to Ishihara.

Instead, he felt he had taken the lead.

This foresight made him somewhat excited!

The Third Hokage glared fiercely at him, then spoke gently to Ishihara: "I will return first to convene a meeting and discuss this."

Then he left in a hurry.

Seeing this scene, Hizashi Hyuga and others exchanged glances, their expressions then becoming stern.

"Could it be that what just happened was real?!"

The Third Hokage's actions had undoubtedly confirmed this.

Everyone's gaze toward Ishihara turned utterly shocked.