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Chapter 88 The Prelude to the Eternal Kaleidoscope

"?!"

Uchiha Hikaru's eyelid twitched.

Kikyo paused slightly, and seeing that she didn't intend to answer, continued, "I can see that there is a lot of evil energy surrounding you, especially around your eyes. This evil energy has even begun to erode your will, but you yourself may not be aware of it..."

"Is it that serious?"

"It's very serious."

As they spoke, Kikyo gestured for Uchiha Hikaru to sit down, then took out a blank talisman from the side, gathered spiritual power at her fingertips, wrote several runes on it, and then placed it close to Uchiha Hikaru's forehead.

When it was taken back a few seconds later, the originally snow-white talisman paper was now stained with a dark, inky gray.

"This is what I call evil spirit."

Kikyo's voice was calm and unhurried: "As long as one is human, there are evil thoughts and selfish desires in one's heart, which is why monsters and vengeful spirits are born. Conversely, precisely because these things originate from the dark side of the human heart, they are most adept at discovering the gaps in everyone's mind and then using dirty means to erode their intellect..."

That's how Onigumo became Naraku. The Shikon Jewel also originated from this.

"Given the intensity of the evil aura surrounding you, it's probably more than just being disturbed. You... have you also tried to absorb the power of vengeful spirits?"

"..."

Uchiha Hikaru remained silent.

A moment of silence fell over the air.

Kikyo sat opposite her, her hands clasped together in front of her knees, quietly waiting for her to speak.

at last……

Uchiha Hikaru let out a soft sigh: "Miss Kikyo, you guessed right. I did absorb a lot of vengeful spirits in Miko's world, using these eyes called the Sharingan."

"Sharingan?"

Kikyo tilted her head slightly and said gently, "I would like to hear the details."

"In my world and Eiryu's world, there is a cursed clan called the 'Uchiha.' When they suffer a major emotional setback, their eyes undergo a strange change, awakening a power called 'Ocular Jutsu'..."

"My eye technique was awakened when my parents died; it's called 'Eight Thousand Spears'..."

—To be precise, it was when the parents of the previous incarnation died.

This was the first time that Uchiha Hikaru had mentioned the "Eight Thousand Spears" ability in front of anyone other than himself.

She had been intentionally concealing this eye technique all along, and had even used it very few times. The reason was that the "Eight Thousand Spears" ability was too predatory. No one would want to be with someone who could plunder their power at any time, or even control their mind. Once this information was exposed, even close friends would feel uneasy.

If he were facing Kikyo in her previous life, Hikaru Uchiha might not have revealed the truth.

but……

The bellflowers of today are different.

Having already died once, Kikyo now exists in the form of clay, which she disdained in her previous life, and even has to collect souls from the dead to sustain her life. This is almost an insult to a priestess of noble character.

Moreover, Kikyo, after her resurrection, also used the Soul-Soul Insects to control ordinary humans.

In a sense, the two of them can be considered kindred spirits, and it seems that Kikyo is able to understand and empathize with her.

As Uchiha Hikaru predicted, things did indeed turn out as he had.

After listening to her recount the formation process of the "kaleidoscope," Kikyo's face once again showed a compassionate expression.

"I see……"

"Eyes that only open when one loses a loved one... What a sad story."

"So, Miss Hikari, you went so far as to absorb spirits to enhance your power, all to end this long-standing destiny?"

I guess so.

Uchiha Hikaru nodded slightly.

Her desire to become stronger stemmed from more than just that, but it was certainly one aspect. From the moment she decided to intervene in the Uchiha clan's internal affairs as their "great-grandmother," she was inevitably drawn into this vortex. If there truly was a way to resolve the "inherent evil" problem brought about by the Mangekyou Sharingan, she wouldn't mind making some effort.

"I see."

On the other side, Kikyo closed her eyes slightly, then opened them again after a few seconds: "Then, please allow me to dispel this evil spirit for you."

"Um... how about we wait until we deal with Naraku? Even if that guy has some kind of possession technique, I shouldn't be that easy to fall for, right?"

Uchiha Hikaru tried to make a suggestion.

"No, this isn't just Naraku's problem."

Kikyo's attitude was firm: "The root of everything lies in the Shikon Jewel. It is the crystallization of souls, half of its power comes from the priestess Midori, and the other half comes from countless demons of the past. Naraku, or rather the bandit Onigumo, was merely a pawn manipulated by it. He was not the first, nor will he be the last."

Based on what you just said, every Uchiha clan member has an unfillable void in their heart, which the Shikon Jewel could easily exploit to manipulate them without their awareness. I cannot allow you to bear unnecessary risks.

More important than sealing Naraku is dispelling the evil energy from you.

"..."

Under Kikyo's insistence, Uchiha Hikaru finally gave in.

Next, Kikyo began to set up the formation.

Uchiha Hikaru watched as she drew ancient and mysterious runes on the floor, creating a small barrier. Then, following her instructions, he sat inside, and talismans were affixed to his forehead, neck, and shoulders.

After doing all this, Kikyo gathered holy "light" at her fingertips and began to exorcise evil spirits.

This task was more complicated than Uchiha Hikaru had anticipated.

It also consumes a lot of time and spiritual energy.

During the exorcism process, Kikyo's complexion gradually turned from fair to ashen, fine sweat began to trickle from her temples, and her clay body began to sway precariously.

"Miss Kikyo..."

"Shh-"

Kikyo made a shushing gesture: "Miss Hikari, please don't speak. This is a crucial moment for exorcising the evil spirits; if we interrupt it, all our efforts will be in vain."

"..."

Uchiha Hikaru had no choice but to shut his mouth.

She was no stranger to the "light" that Kikyo was using at that moment.

This seems to be a very special spell. In the original story, only Kikyo could use it, and only this kind of "light" could purify the filth and evil thoughts within the Shikon Jewel. Now, it seems that Kikyo is not only trying to dispel the evil energy she brought from the world of Miko, but also attempting to purify the negative emotions that have accumulated over the years since she awakened her Mangekyou Sharingan!

Faintly, Uchiha Hikaru felt a warm current flowing into his mind.

My eye sockets started to feel tingly and itchy, and my vision became clearer and clearer. It was as if some kind of heavy restraint was loosening slightly.

"This is……"

Uchiha Hikaru suddenly opened his eyes, and black tomoe appeared in his eyes, which then quickly spun into the shape of a triangular windmill.

In the mirror opposite.

At the center of that triangular windmill, a new black spot appeared.

Although it's only a little bit.

but……

"An eternal kaleidoscope?!"

(End of this chapter)