Kotoamatsukami

Kotoamatsukami is a very powerful genjutsu granted to few users of the Mangekyō Sharingan. The technique itself allows the user to enter the opponent's mind and manipulate them by giving them false experiences and memories, making it seem as if they were doing things of their own free will. It is regarded as a genjutsu of the highest class, due to the victim being entirely unaware that they are being manipulated.

As a testament to its power it was strong enough to even negate Kabuto Yakushi's control over the revived Itachi Uchiha, in spite of the former's authority being considered almost absolute. After the technique is used, it requires around a decade before it can be used again, but this period can be drastically reduced through the possession of Hashirama Senju's cells, as observed by Danzō Shimura's use. However, despite the additional stamina granted by Hashirama's cells, it is asserted that this technique still can't be used multiple times in a single day.

Influence
The are a group of five Shintō gods that appeared at the beginning of the universe. When the Heavens and Earth were created, three of these gods came down from the as so-called : gods that did not appear as a husband-wife duo. These three gods are called the and where:
 * , the supreme god.
 * , the god of conquest and rule.
 * , the god of birth.

After them, when the land was formed and sea was rising to the surface, two more gods appeared:

These five gods have a special place among the, hence their name:. After them came the, the last of which were Izanagi and Izanami, who were responsible for creating the Japanese archipelago.

Trivia

 * Unlike a number of other Sharingan related techniques, this ability seemingly doesn't require direct eye contact, as Danzō never removed the bandages that hid it from view.