MTLNOVEL Chapter 52: Chapter 52 : Reason
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Mikoto felt a deep sense of embarrassment as the thoughts ran through her mind.
Kushina, on the other hand, smirked with amusement, clearly enjoying Mikoto's discomfort.
A low, scornful chuckle escaped Kurama.
Deep within Kushina's seal, the great Nine-Tails took in the scene and let out a long breath, his deep voice rumbling softly:
"It's time."
[Ding. Based on the current situation, three options are now available.]
[Option 1: Reveal your identity and merge with Uchiha Mikoto's ocular power. Reward: Unlock Mikoto's Psychological Dependency.]
[Option 2: Extract her eyes to prove the truth and transplant the Sharingan. Reward: Gain the hatred of both Mikoto and Kushina.]
[Option 3: Do nothing and allow events to unfold naturally. Reward: Optional.]
Kurama scoffed internally.
Gouging out Mikoto's eyes to prove the truth? A dignified and virtuous woman like Mikoto—who bore no deep hatred—being forced into blindness?
Also, did this system have some kind of twisted sense of rewards?
Hatred? Seriously?
Without hesitation, Kurama chose the first option.
As for Mikoto's psychological dependency, he couldn't care less.
What truly interested him was the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.
A surge of dark red chakra erupted from Kushina's body. The oppressive presence of the Nine-Tails filled the air as it condensed into a humanoid form.
Standing tall, with wild orange hair and piercing crimson eyes with slit pupils, Kurama's form radiated raw power. His sharp canines gleamed as he smirked.
This was the embodiment of the Nine-Tails himself.
Kushina gestured toward him. "Mikoto, this is Kurama-sama."
The moment Mikoto laid eyes on him, her pupils dilated in shock.
The first thought that came to her mind—
'So handsome…'
It was the same reaction a man would have upon seeing a breathtakingly beautiful woman.
Just as a man might think, 'Wow, what a beauty!' upon encountering a stunning woman, Mikoto had the same subconscious reaction when faced with Kurama's imposing form.
However, as she continued to stare, something deep within her stirred.
Her black eyes turned crimson as the Three Tomoe Sharingan spun into existence.
She was captivated.
Kushina waved a hand in front of her friend's face. "Mikoto? You okay? You don't need to activate the Sharingan just to meet someone."
Mikoto ignored her completely.
Her gaze remained locked on Kurama.
Because something about him felt familiar.
She had seen him before.
In the visions of the Uchiha's future.
The night of the massacre.
That fateful night when the clan was slaughtered…
It was this man who had appeared before her.
It was this man who had shown her the future.
It was this man who had given her power.
At that moment, Uchiha Mikoto understood.
It all made sense now.
The massive, spectral image of the Nine-Tails she had seen before—
That was because of him.
That night, the Uchiha clan's destiny had been rewritten.
Because of Kurama.
Because of him, Mikoto had been given a future.
A chance to change the fate of her clan.
Mikoto exhaled deeply, steadying herself.
She finally tore her gaze away from Kurama and turned to Kushina, her voice steady and filled with conviction.
"Kushina… This is the Mangekyō Sharingan that Kurama-sama helped me awaken, isn't it?"
Kushina hesitated before nodding. "Yeah… And now, he's going to fuse with your Mangekyō Sharingan's power. Mikoto, you don't mind, do you?"
There was a note of concern in her tone.
She was caught between two people she deeply cared about.
One was Kurama, the other was her closest friend.
Kushina didn't want Kurama to forcibly take Mikoto's Mangekyō Sharingan's power.
She was afraid of what would happen if Mikoto refused.
But instead of hesitation or fear, Mikoto… laughed.
Her voice was soft but unwavering.
"Fool. Why would I mind? This power was given to me by Kurama-sama."
Her lips curled into a smile, and her gaze softened.
"He not only gave me strength—he gave me a future. He gave our clan a future."
Kurama had helped Mikoto awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. Because of that, she had gained the strength to change the course of history for the Uchiha.
She was not someone who took such things for granted.
She was someone who understood the weight of gratitude.
If Kurama wanted her power, how could she refuse?
Kurama simply smiled.
He had already been inside Mikoto's soul once before. The events in the depths of her subconscious were merely the final catalyst.
What had truly awakened her Mangekyō Sharingan… was the massacre she had foreseen.
The overwhelming grief, the rage, the despair—all of it had culminated in that moment.
Kurama had merely chosen to appear at the right time.
Kushina, however, was unaware of what had transpired within Mikoto's inner world.
Nor did she need to know.
Kurama didn't have time to explain.
He was not one for excessive words.
He was a being of power.
And those who sought power would naturally gravitate toward him.
It was because of this strength that Mikoto had come to rely on him.
Mikoto, now fully understanding the situation, half-knelt before Kurama.
"Thank you, Kurama-sama, for giving me this power… for giving our clan a future. You may fuse with my strength whenever you wish."
Kushina finally let out a relieved sigh.
"Alright then. That makes things easier."
Kurama, ever pragmatic, didn't waste time on needless formalities.
Investment required returns.
And hesitation was the last thing he needed.
Mikoto extended her hands and closed her eyes, preparing herself.
Kushina scoffed. "Mikoto, what are you doing? Why are you closing your eyes? Kurama-sama doesn't need that. He's just going to merge with you through chakra."
Her teasing grin was met with an unimpressed glare from Mikoto.
"How long has it been, and you're still making jokes?"
With that, Kurama's form dissolved into a surge of dark red chakra, rushing toward Mikoto's body.
His voice echoed within her mind.
"Mikoto, the first influx of chakra won't be pleasant. Endure it."
Mikoto took a deep breath, steeling herself.
"Yes, Kurama-sama. I understand."
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