Sasuke dropped to his knees, body leaning forward as harsh, ragged breaths filled the air.
Sweat dripped from his forehead like broken pearls, soaking his back and forming a wet patch on the ground.
Gradually, the searing pain that consumed him began to recede, like a tide pulling away from shore.
Trembling, he raised a hand to touch the corners of his eyes, feeling the residual heat and sting.
"Hahaha!"
Sasuke's laughter echoed through the room, wild and obsessive.
A manic light burned in his gaze, as if he could already see the future before him.
"With power like this... I can destroy Konoha for sure..." he muttered, his voice thick with resolve and hatred.
Standing nearby, Hyuga Gakuya silently watched Sasuke's excitement.
He understood this state all too well — he himself had often lost control when his strength surged.
After a long moment, Sasuke finally calmed down.
He stood, turned to Gakuya, and said,
"Forgive me, senpai. I lost my composure."
Gakuya offered a faint, understanding smile.
"It's fine. I've gone mad over power too. So... what kind of eye technique did you awaken?"
Sasuke, now fully trusting Gakuya, answered without hesitation.
"Of course. The ability in my right eye is called Kumo no Kagami. It twists the boundary between reality and illusion — turning genjutsu into reality."
Gakuya's eyes narrowed slightly.
Was this... a reverse version of Izanagi?
Where Izanagi turned reality into illusion, this ability did the opposite — transforming illusion into the real world.
"So," Gakuya asked, intrigued, "if you kill someone inside a genjutsu and activate this ability... they die in real life too?"
Sasuke nodded.
"Exactly."
It was a terrifying power.
Most shinobi couldn't even resist basic Sharingan genjutsu — meaning that under the right circumstances, this technique would be nearly unstoppable.
Of course, that was under ideal conditions.
In reality, a weaker user might simply waste their chakra, and even a strong user wouldn't guarantee success.
As for why Sasuke awakened this particular ability, Gakuya could guess.
Most likely, it was triggered by the illusion he had crafted for Sasuke the day before — the peaceful image of a happy family of four.
That deep emotional longing had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Now, Sasuke's desire to turn illusion into reality had given birth to this new power.
Gakuya thought for a moment, then said,
"We should test it first. Find its limits, so you don't run into trouble later."
As he spoke, he casually summoned a White Zetsu.
"Use your ability on him."
"Understood," Sasuke replied, activating his Sharingan and pulling the White Zetsu into a genjutsu.
Inside the illusion, Sasuke snapped the White Zetsu's neck.
Without hesitation, he activated Kumo no Kagami.
A shimmering mirror appeared in front of the White Zetsu. In the reflection, its neck was already broken.
The next second, the mirror shattered with a sharp crack.
Reality twisted.
Before Gakuya's eyes, the White Zetsu's neck snapped cleanly — its body collapsing to the ground.
Gakuya clapped his hands in admiration.
"An incredible ability. As long as they fall under your genjutsu, it's a guaranteed kill."
Excitement flashed in Sasuke's eyes.
"If I combine this with my other jutsu, the destructive power will be even greater."
Gakuya nodded thoughtfully.
Used properly, this technique would be a devastating weapon on the battlefield.
"But against strong opponents, it might not work as smoothly," Gakuya warned.
"Be careful."
"I will," Sasuke replied seriously.
Indeed, White Zetsu was passive. Against the Kage or other powerful shinobi, it would be a different story.
...
Just then, the transmission device in the training room buzzed to life.
Kabuto's voice came through.
"Team Dusk has arrived outside the village. They're here for supply pickups. Hyuga Hinata and Hyuga Hanabi are with them."
"I see," Gakuya replied.
"I'll meet Team Dusk personally. You handle the supply distribution. After that, bring them straight to the reception hall."
"Understood, Lord Gakuya."
Gakuya turned to Sasuke.
"Want to come see Naruto? During your battle with Itachi, he was scared out of his mind, worried something would happen to you."
Sasuke clicked his tongue and looked away, a little tsundere.
"I guess... We haven't seen each other in a while. I wonder how strong he's gotten."
Gakuya chuckled.
"In that case, you can't show up like this."
Before Sasuke could react, Gakuya placed a hand lightly on his face.
Sasuke's features began to shift dramatically.
His flat chest and hips suddenly rounded out, his hair grew longer, cascading down his shoulders like a waterfall.
His face softened into delicate, feminine features.
Even his clothes changed — the outfit morphing into a graceful dress.
The transformation was complete.
This wasn't the cold, handsome Sasuke anymore — standing before Gakuya was a stunningly beautiful woman.
Satisfied, Gakuya withdrew his hand.
"Now, even if Naruto feels a sense of familiarity, he won't recognize you."
Sasuke, blushing furiously, looked down at himself.
He wanted to protest, to demand Gakuya change him back immediately.
But just then, Gakuya let out a soft sigh.
"Itachi often told me... he wished he had a little sister. Now, seeing you like this... it's like fulfilling a part of his wish."
Sasuke's protests died in his throat.
He lowered his head silently and followed Gakuya without another word.
Meanwhile, Gakuya chuckled inwardly.
As expected, using Itachi's name was incredibly effective.
He could hardly wait for the upcoming meeting — Sasuke transformed into "Satsuki," meeting "Naruko."
It was going to be a strange, nostalgic, unforgettable reunion.
...
On the way, Gakuya said,
"Naruto wanted to join Team Dusk to search for you, but he couldn't use his real identity. After all, he's the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki. No way they'd let him join a squad hunting Akatsuki."
He gave Sasuke a tip.
"When you meet Team Dusk, look for the blond girl with twin ponytails. That's him."
Sasuke's heart tightened for a brief moment.
He understood — Naruto had done all this for him.
But only for a moment.
Naruto was still a ninja of Konoha. They weren't truly on the same side.
If one day Naruto stood in his way... Sasuke would not hesitate to cut him down.
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