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Chapter 61: Nagato, Almost Coughing Up Blood

"Crack!"

Beside the masked man, a figure emerged from the ground, breaking open like a cocoon.

It was Zetsu.

"Obito... no, Tobi, this Uchiha is strong!"

Only half of Zetsu's body emerged from the ground, the other half remained underground.

He stared at Uchiha Itsuki departing back, his eyes filled with shock.

"Pain was actually defeated, I never even imagined such a thing."

As members of Akatsuki, they understood each other.

As the masterminds behind the scenes, they knew the power of the Rinnegan even better.

It was a power capable of destroying heaven and earth.

Nagato sometimes considered himself a god, and although they didn't say it out loud, they agreed in their hearts.

Because that power was truly like a god's.

Now, the Six Paths of Pain had been defeated by a single Uchiha.

Unbelievable!

Obito, however, remained calm, his eyes indifferent. "Indeed, he is strong, but not to be feared."

"Oh?"

"He understands Nagato very well. His information has been leaked."

Obito's words were cold. "If you understand Pain's abilities, you can strike at them in a targeted manner. As a ninja, the most important thing is information."

Despite his words, this Uchiha was still not to be underestimated.

At the very least, Obito didn't have a high chance of winning against Nagato.

Zetsu asked in surprise, "How could Nagato's information be leaked?"

Nagato rarely took action, and many of his abilities had never been used. Who could have grasped his information?

Obito glanced at him, his voice cold. "You're asking me that? Have you forgotten your own responsibilities?"

Zetsu's expression turned sheepish.

Oh, right.

He was the one most skilled in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.

"I'll start investigating as soon as possible, gathering all the information I can."

"Hmm!"

Obito grunted in acknowledgment, not holding out much hope.

Uchiha Itsuki was strong.

Moreover, he understood them very well, and Zetsu's abilities might have also been leaked.

Under such circumstances, investigating him would be difficult!

"Uchiha Itsuki is now a member of Akatsuki. I'll find a suitable opportunity to talk to him. If he's willing to stand on our side, it would be very helpful for our plan."

Zetsu's voice was filled with curiosity. "And if he doesn't agree?"

"Then we'll eliminate him! There are more people who want him dead."

After saying that, the space around Obito distorted, and he vanished from the spot.

Zetsu also slowly sank into the ground.

At the same time, Itsuki who was strolling with Konan, paused slightly.

A strange smile appeared on his lips.

Very good!

Excellent!

...

Under Nagato's blood-red Rinnegan gaze, Itsuki waved his hand.

"Whoosh!"

The six scattered Pains were thrown in front of Nagato.

They were all disassembled.

"Oops, I used a bit too much force!"

Itsuki looked at Nagato with an apologetic expression. "But, you can reforge them there, just swallow them and regenerate them."

"Huff, huff!"

Nagato panted heavily, his originally purple eyes even redder than Itsuki Sharingan.

Go to hell with your regeneration.

I'm definitely male.

And!

"Konan, move aside!"

Nagato gritted his teeth, his expression ferocious, killing intent spreading wildly.

"Nagato!"

Konan stood in front of Nagato, saying helplessly, "Itsuki is now a member of Akatsuki, he's our comrade."

"Konan! Have you lost your mind?"

Nagato roared, "Look at him, look what he did to me... to Yahiko! Someone like him can never be our comrade."

Looking at the Deva Path Pain shattered into pieces on the ground, Nagato almost burst into tears.

Yahiko!

I've let you down!

You were actually taken apart!

This pile of parts, all mixed together, it's hard to even tell them apart.

Nagato sat amidst the pile of parts, trembling with anger.

How the hell was he supposed to reassemble this?

All six were Pain, all moving with his chakra.

The ones with significantly larger or smaller bodies were still fine, easy to distinguish.

But Yahiko was ordinary, there were several others in Pain with similar builds. What if they got mixed up with others?

He couldn't just attach someone else's body to Yahiko, could he?

Would that still be Yahiko?

My Yahiko is no longer pure!

The more Nagato thought about it, the angrier he became.

Konan continued to block Nagato, constantly trying to persuade him.

The effects of the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique were continuously spreading.

Soon, Konan would be completely immobilized!

Moreover, from their outward appearances, Itsuki seemed more reliable than the masked man.

As for Yahiko's body... when she first saw it, Konan was also furious.

But it was already like this, they had to accept it, even if it was unpleasant.

"Otherwise, what else do you want?"

"I absolutely refuse to acknowledge this!"

"Absolutely refuse to acknowledge this!" Nagato gritted his teeth and shouted loudly, "Someone like him can never be our comrade. Konan, move aside, I'm going to finish him."

"I said, that's enough!" Itsuki curled his lip, saying in a bored tone, "Do you really think you can beat me? If it weren't for Konan, I would have sent you back to the furnace already."

Nagato sneered, "Don't underestimate me either. The Six Paths of Pain aren't my full strength."

"Oh, you're that powerful? Then let's have a three-kilometer race and see who's faster, how about that?"

Nagato's face instantly darkened, as if water could drip from it.

Itsuki practically spelled it out: I'm taking advantage of your crippled legs.

You have Universal Pull and Almighty Push, right?

In a real fight, how many times can you use them?

Even if you're from the Uzumaki clan, I'll exhaust you to death.

Of course, Nagato had other attack methods, like missiles and puppet mechanisms, and there were quite a few of them.

But it still couldn't change the fact that his movements were restricted.

For a top-tier ninja, this weakness was infinitely magnified.

Kiting you to death, easy peasy.

"Nagato!" Konan said in a deep voice, "Calm down, okay?"

"Hmph!" Nagato snorted heavily and left with a pile of parts.

Konan sighed helplessly and looked at Itsuki, "Couldn't you... forget it. Do you want to meet Orochimaru? His lab isn't far from here."

"No need." Itsuki shook his head.

His relationship with Orochimaru was complicated.

Orochimaru admired his talent in ninjutsu, and later, due to his conflict with the Third Hokage, took him as a disciple.

This wasn't out of goodwill, but a form of manipulation.

Nurturing an Uchiha was the greatest revenge against the Third Hokage.

However, Itsuki did learn a lot from Orochimaru.

Including forbidden techniques.

When Orochimaru taught him, he held nothing back, practically wanting to cram all the forbidden techniques into his brain.

So, Itsuki was grateful to Orochimaru and also admired him.

But there wasn't much of a master-disciple bond.

"Alright then, we'll keep in touch." Konan gazed at Itsuki quietly.

Itsuki opened his arms, "Konan, want a hug?"

"Get lost!" Konan dropped those words and turned to leave. Midway, she turned back and said, "Be careful in Konoha too. Danzo is very dangerous."

"Trust me, in Konoha, the person Danzo fears the most is me!" Itsuki had a strange smile on his face.

Kotoamatsukami was truly useful.

His eyes once again revealed the Mangekyo Sharingan.

The ouroboros within his pupils seemed to be swimming.

With the dispersion of his ocular power and the flow of chakra, a new Itsuki appeared before the original.

Mangekyo Sharingan ability: Space-Time Clone!

"I'll leave this place to you!" The original said to the clone.

"No problem!" The clone gave a thumbs-up to the original and grinned, his teeth gleaming.

"Ding!"

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 62: Itsuki with Tears in His Eyes

The Sharingan, the eyes that reflect the heart!

They represent the rich emotions of the Uchiha.

At this moment, what was reflected in those crimson Sharingan was hell.

After bidding farewell to Konan, Itsuki didn't leave immediately.

He wandered through Amegakure.

He witnessed this village with his own eyes, feeling its pain.

Dilapidated!

Desolate!

Hunger!

Bloodshed!

Numbness!

Corpses!

Primitive!

Having grown up in Konoha, even with the Uchiha being targeted, Itsuki had never imagined that people could live in such hardship.

Exhaustion!

Fatigue!

He had heard about the miserable state of Amegakure countless times.

From various perspectives!

In various identities!

Only after seeing it with his own eyes did he understand the paleness of those descriptions.

But!

When color was added to it, it became absolute darkness and blood red.

"Sigh!"

Itsuki let out a soft sigh.

If he hadn't appeared, the Uchiha clan might have already been annihilated.

At that time, what a tragic scene it would have been.

Therefore, seeing the current state of Amegakure, he unexpectedly felt a trace of resonance.

He took out all the money from his pocket, used genjutsu to control two Amegakure ninja, ordered them to go to a large town to buy food and distribute it to the villagers, then turned and left.

The Uchiha clan's land would never become a hell.

That was the fate of the Sarutobi clan.

Itsuki's eyes became even more profound.

Nagato!

You consider yourself a god, but in reality, you're also a failure.

After so many years, Amegakure hasn't changed because of you.

Let me do it!

I will change the ninja world!

At this moment, Itsuki's chakra became even more active.

[Chakra: 21 cards (90%) → 22 cards (2%)]

At the same time:

[Mission: Force Pain (Nagato) to retreat!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Flying Thunder God enhancement!]

[Flying Thunder God: 10% → 25%]

...

[Mission: Reduce personal danger!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Flying Thunder God enhancement!]

[Flying Thunder God: 25% → 28%]

The second mission was Itsuki's improvisation.

During his conversation with Konan, Itsuki discovered that Obito was eavesdropping.

So, he temporarily uploaded a mission.

He deliberately revealed his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities to Obito.

Kotoamatsukami was too dangerous.

With this ability, he would undoubtedly become the target of everyone.

Obito, Danzo, and the Third Hokage would all see him as a major threat.

Even Nagato wouldn't cooperate with him.

After all, who would willingly be controlled by someone else?

Especially being eternally controlled without even realizing it.

Although the Space-Time Clone was also strong, it wasn't as heaven-defying.

By informing Obito about his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities, when Obito wanted to deal with him in the future, Danzo and the others would naturally find out.

As for Itsuki possessing the Mangekyo Sharingan!

Itsuki never intended to hide this.

Such a thing couldn't be concealed at all.

Regarding the incident of the missing Mangekyo Sharingan, the Third Hokage and the others could think whatever they wanted.

He already had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, did he need to care about their feelings?

Anyway, his goal was achieved.

"It's time to go back!" Itsuki looked in the direction of Konoha and muttered, "Continue grinding missions!"

...

"Oh ho!"

"Kid, you've got guts, huh? Don't you know we're the great Uchiha? How dare you offend us!"

A young Uchiha laughed loudly, his foot pressing on the chest of a Konoha ninja.

His companions also wore mocking expressions.

As for the angry and hateful gazes from around them, they simply ignored them.

A bunch of nobodies, not even worth their Uchiha attention.

Just as they were immersed in their arrogance, a figure charged towards them, yelling.

Before anyone could react.

"Bam!"

The Uchiha who was stepping on the Konoha ninja was sent flying with a punch.

His face took the hit, and it was also his face that first slammed onto the ground, even bouncing hard.

Disfigurement rate: 100%!

"I'm going to kill you!"

This Uchiha was almost enraged. He roared, climbed up, and was about to attack.

At the same time, he was also wondering why his companions were silent.

Shouldn't they be bombarding the attacker with all sorts of ninjutsu at this point?

The next moment, he saw the person clearly and instantly froze in fear.

Uchiha Itsuki!

How could it be this guy?

He was drenched in cold sweat and stiffly turned his head to look at his companions.

They were all standing ramrod straight.

Their eyes focused straight ahead!

The Sharingan, the eyes that reflect the heart!

They represent the rich emotions of the Uchiha.

At this moment, what was reflected in those crimson Sharingan was hell.

After bidding farewell to Konan, Itsuki didn't leave immediately. He wandered through Amegakure. He witnessed this village with his own eyes, feeling its pain.

Dilapidated! Desolate! Hunger! Bloodshed! Numbness! Corpses! Primitive!

Having grown up in Konoha, even with the Uchiha being targeted, Itsuki had never imagined that people could live in such hardship.

Exhaustion! Fatigue!

He had heard about the miserable state of Amegakure countless times. From various perspectives! In various identities! Only after seeing it with his own eyes did he understand the paleness of those descriptions.

But! When color was added to it, it became absolute darkness and blood red.

"Sigh!" Itsuki let out a soft sigh.

If he hadn't appeared, the Uchiha clan might have already been annihilated. At that time, what a tragic scene it would have been.

Therefore, seeing the current state of Amegakure, he unexpectedly felt a trace of resonance.

He took out all the money from his pocket, used genjutsu to control two Amegakure ninja, ordered them to go to a large town to buy food and distribute it to the villagers, then turned and left.

The Uchiha clan's land would never become a hell. That was the fate of the Sarutobi clan.

Itsuki's eyes became even more profound.

Nagato! You consider yourself a god, but in reality, you're also a failure. After so many years, Amegakure hasn't changed because of you.

Let me do it! I will change the ninja world!

At this moment, Itsuki's chakra became even more active.

[Chakra: 21 cards (90%) → 22 cards (2%)]

At the same time:

[Mission: Force Pain (Nagato) to retreat!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Flying Thunder God enhancement!]

[Flying Thunder God: 10% → 25%]

...

[Mission: Reduce personal danger!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Flying Thunder God enhancement!]

[Flying Thunder God: 25% → 28%]

The second mission was Itsuki's improvisation. During his conversation with Konan, Itsuki discovered that Obito was eavesdropping. So, he temporarily uploaded a mission.

He deliberately revealed his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities to Obito. Kotoamatsukami was too dangerous. With this ability, he would undoubtedly become the target of everyone. Obito, Danzo, and the Third Hokage would all see him as a major threat. Even Nagato wouldn't cooperate with him.

After all, who would willingly be controlled by someone else? Especially being eternally controlled without even realizing it.

Although the Space-Time Clone was also strong, it wasn't as heaven-defying.

By informing Obito about his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities, when Obito wanted to deal with him in the future, Danzo and the others would naturally find out.

As for Itsuki possessing the Mangekyo Sharingan! Itsuki never intended to hide this. Such a thing couldn't be concealed at all.

Regarding the incident of the missing Mangekyo Sharingan, the Third Hokage and the others could think whatever they wanted. He already had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, did he need to care about their feelings? Anyway, his goal was achieved.

"It's time to go back!" Itsuki looked in the direction of Konoha and muttered, "Continue grinding missions!"

...

"Oh ho!"

"Kid, you've got guts, huh? Don't you know we're the great Uchiha? How dare you offend us!" A young Uchiha laughed loudly, his foot pressing on the chest of a Konoha ninja.

His companions also wore mocking expressions. As for the angry and hateful gazes from around them, they simply ignored them. A bunch of nobodies, not even worth their Uchiha attention.

Just as they were immersed in their arrogance, a figure charged towards them, yelling.

Before anyone could react.

"Bam!"

The Uchiha who was stepping on the Konoha ninja was sent flying with a punch. His face took the hit, and it was also his face that first slammed onto the ground, even bouncing hard. Disfigurement rate: 100%!

"I'm going to kill you!" This Uchiha was almost enraged. He roared, climbed up, and was about to attack.

At the same time, he was also wondering why his companions were silent. Shouldn't they be bombarding the attacker with all sorts of ninjutsu at this point?

The next moment, he saw the person clearly and instantly froze in fear.

Uchiha Itsuki! How could it be this guy?

He was drenched in cold sweat and stiffly turned his head to look at his companions. They were all standing ramrod straight. Their eyes focused straight ahead!

They were completely different from just a moment ago.

"It- Itsuki, why?" The Uchiha, though afraid of Itsuki, still gritted his teeth and questioned, "Why did you hit me? I was carrying out my duties as part of the police force."

In the shadows, someone was watching, curious in their heart.

Uchiha Itsuki currently had a fierce reputation.

However, this Uchiha was also carrying out his duties.

You could criticize his attitude, his rudeness, but that wasn't a reason for Itsuki to hit him.

After all, Itsuki was also an Uchiha.

If not handled well, Itsuki would face criticism from his clan members.

And the person he helped wouldn't be grateful either.

Although Itsuki didn't care!

What was the point?

"Sob!"

Itsuki didn't even look at these people, just stared at the beaten Uchiha, his eyes filled with burning tears.

What the...

This Uchiha was stunned.

Why are you crying?

A bad premonition began to spread.

This Uchiha fearfully realized he had made a mistake.

He actually questioned Itsuki?

Was he courting death?

He was facing the unreasonable Uchiha Itsuki!

"Kaneki!!!"

While this Uchiha was lost in his thoughts, Itsuki suddenly let out a shrill scream.

He rushed forward and tightly embraced this Uchiha in his arms.

"Sob!"

"Kaneki, are you alright?"

"Are you alright?"

'Kaneki' had a head full of question marks, his heart constantly asking the three soul questions.

"Don't say anything!"

"I understand!"

"I understand everything!"

Itsuki roared, "I understand, I understand it all, sob!"

The other Uchiha stared blankly at this scene.

The surrounding people were also dumbfounded.

Wait, you understand?

You understand what?

The point is, we don't understand!

We don't understand anything!

'Kaneki' also stammered, "it- Itsuki... it- Itsuki, you... you..."

"No need to say more, I understand, I understand you!"

"No one understands you better than me, you've suffered so much, Kaneki!"

Itsuki shouted, tears streaming down his face.

"No, that's not it!" One of the Uchiha couldn't bear it anymore, stepped forward, and whispered, "Itsuki, you're choking him to death."

"Hmm?"

Itsuki was startled, looked up, and found that the Uchiha in his arms was indeed rolling his eyes.

He was alarmed, grabbed Kaneki's arms, and started shaking him vigorously.

"Kaneki!"

"Kaneki!"

"Are you okay?"

"Say something, Kaneki!"

"Sob, Kaneki!"

"I-I'm fine!" 'Kaneki' finally spoke, his voice trembling, "Itsuki, I-I understand, I understand everything."

Itsuki said excitedly, "Kaneki, speak slowly, what do you understand? Tell me!"

"I-I was wrong, I should enforce the law amicably, I should treat the villagers politely, they are all comrades."

Kaneki also had tears in his eyes, "Please let me go."

If you don't let go, I'll either be strangled to death or shaken to death.

I can see it now, you really dare to kill!

You want to use this method to get rid of me, don't you?

"I..."

"Itsuki!" The Uchiha beside him hurriedly stepped forward, "We'll take care of things here. The clan leader was just looking for you, you should go quickly!"

"The clan leader? Even the clan leader can't... Kaneki..."

"I can!" 'Kaneki' immediately said, "I can do anything, you go see the clan leader quickly."

"No!"

"The clan leader's matters are the most important!"

'Kaneki' said loudly, "Itsuki, prioritize the bigger picture, don't forget, you're a ninja of Konoha, you're a ninja of the Uchiha."

Finally, Itsuki left with tears in his eyes.

"Phew!"

After he left, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief.

The beaten Uchiha stumbled a few steps, then looked

Chapter 63: Fugaku's Scream

"Alright, alright!" Shiratori's companion waved his hand impatiently, "If you're angry, take it up with Itsuki, not us."

"Do I dare?" Shiratori was even angrier.

He had almost been strangled to death, then almost shaken to death.

He would be crazy to go looking for Itsuki now.

Itsuki definitely wouldn't kill him, but a good beating was absolutely guaranteed.

How pathetic would someone have to be to willingly walk into a beating?

Expecting Itsuki to show mercy? You might as well expect the sun to rise from the north.

"I'm out!" His companion was rendered speechless.

Your words are so self-righteous, I don't even know how to respond.

They weren't fools either.

They naturally understood what Itsuki meant.

In fact, there weren't many fools among the Uchiha.

They had also noticed the hidden killing intent within the Konoha Military Police Force.

It was a slow-boiling frog scenario, gradually leading the Uchiha to be abandoned by Konoha.

Over time, the Uchiha and the village would slowly become people from two different worlds.

But!

Did the proud Uchiha care?

A bunch of ants, we Uchiha and you were always from two different worlds.

So, even though they knew the creator of the Konoha Military Police Force, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, had ill intentions, the Uchiha didn't back down.

They even wanted to prove it to you!

Itsuki's intention just now was to force the Uchiha to admit their mistakes.

You can enforce the law, but you can't humiliate people.

You publicly trampled a Konoha ninja underfoot, how do you think that makes other Konoha villagers view the Uchiha?

Doing the right thing, but in the wrong way.

Therefore, after Shiratori loudly proclaimed his mistake, Itsuki 'heeded the advice' and left.

The clan leader?

Whether Fugaku was looking for Itsuki or not, they didn't know. Anyway, getting Itsuki away was the right thing to do.

Being scolded by the clan leader was better than being tormented by Itsuki.

"However..." Shiratori shook his head, walked forward, and grabbed the ninja he had trampled on, whispering, "Itsuki's strength is growing."

Just now, he had thought about fighting back, but he was silently suppressed by the other party.

"Of course, he's the one who beat up Danzo."

The Uchiha couldn't help but chuckle, then escorted the ninja away.

In the eyes of the Uchiha, the most enjoyable thing... was beating up Danzo.

As for what just happened, heh, if you have the guts, go settle the score with Itsuki yourself.

You got beaten up by someone younger than you, and you still want to complain to your parents?

How shameless!

In the shadows, several Anbu ninja exchanged strange looks, then left one after another.

They were a bit unsure how to report what just happened.

Itsuki's actions unconsciously reminded them of a certain someone.

A certain thick-browed individual who had applied to join Anbu multiple times.

...

"Perfectly resolved, even the system is surprised, right? The rewards are quite generous."

[Mission: Stop the Uchiha's violence and resolve the matter!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Flying Thunder God enhancement!]

[Flying Thunder God: 38% → 40%]

"Might Guy is truly amazing, imitating him stunned the Uchiha in one go."

"That tearful violence was simply unstoppable."

"Perfect!"

"And!"

"I should do more missions that aren't related to strength in the future, the rewards are plentiful."

After returning from Amegakure, he had been doing missions along the way, only increasing it to 38%. In Konoha, he just did this little thing, and it jumped to 40%!

Itsuki strolled towards Fugaku's house.

He was also speechless about the Uchiha's behavior.

Clearly knowing it was wrong, yet still doing it, was this pride?

This was idiocy!

That 'Kaneki' was even laughing loudly?

Kid, you're far from reaching the level of Laughing Shino!

At the very least, you need to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan!

Itsuki silently entered Fugaku's house.

Fugaku was enjoying his tea, having just finished dealing with a bunch of clan matters. He was ready to relax.

Suddenly! His eyes flickered, and a sneer appeared on his lips.

Where did this (thief or intruder) come from? Didn't they know this was the Uchiha Clan Leader's house?

It seemed he needed to kill someone to let the outside world know that the Uchiha Clan Leader's authority was not to be challenged.

Once, he was also the infamous "Fierce Eye" of the ninja world!

Bah! That title was better forgotten, completely ruined by that bastard Itsuki.

Fugaku's fingers twitched, ready for action.

"Bang!"

The door was suddenly kicked open, and a scroll was thrown inside.

Swish! Fugaku dodged, hands forming seals, ready to counterattack.

"Bang!"

The scroll suddenly opened, and countless explosive tags poured out, filling the entire room in the blink of an eye. Fugaku, with nowhere to dodge, was directly buried.

"Ah!!!"

Looking at the endless explosive tags, Fugaku's body went cold, and a distorted scream escaped his mouth.

My life is over!

...

Outside the door.

Hearing the scream, Itsuki let out a long breath.

Feels good!

Going out was tiring enough, and then coming back to see such frustrating things. It was all Fugaku's fault, that clan leader who did nothing good.

If not him, who else to mess with?

2.5 million explosive tags, I gave them to you!

Don't even think about accepting them with a smile.

Feeling refreshed, Itsuki returned to the funeral parlor.

He opened the best coffin, lay inside, and went to sleep.

Kurenai and Pakura weren't home, who knows where they went.

Itsuki's house had been blown up and was being rebuilt.

If he didn't come to the funeral parlor, where else could he go?

Traveling back and forth, fighting a few battles along the way, and constantly doing missions, what else was there to do but sleep?

Besides, it was summer, and it was quite cool inside the coffin.

Partially closing the coffin lid could even block the light!

Unconsciously, Itsuki fell asleep.

Outside, a masked person stared at the funeral parlor with a strange expression.

After thinking for a moment, he got up and walked into the funeral parlor.

On the left, a row of coffins.

On the right, a row of urns.

In the middle was a painting. What was that painting?

The Anbu tilted his head, a bit confused.

A horizontal stroke, two vertical strokes, a curve in the middle, a few more strokes added on the side... it looked like a little person with a beard and two small tails...

What was this?

However...

This place was really eerie.

The Anbu felt a bit creeped out.

This was a bustling area, with people coming and going outside, full of life.

But!

Stepping into the funeral parlor was like entering another world.

Silence!

Absolute silence.

This was a world without sound.

The sudden quietness allowed you to hear your own heartbeat.

A powerful ninja could even feel the flow of their own blood.

A special barrier?

No, it couldn't be that simple!

The Anbu wore a mask, so his expression couldn't be seen, but his cautious movements were noticeable.

"Thump!"

Suddenly, a muffled sound.

A kunai appeared in the Anbu's hand.

"Wuu wuu!"

A strange sound echoed.

Like someone crying.

Like someone wailing.

Like someone roaring.

What was it?

Some trap left by Itsuki?

The Anbu held his breath.

"Damn it!"

At that moment, a shrill yell erupted.

Itsuki abruptly jumped out of the coffin, frantically rubbing his head, and roared, "No one told me to watch out for bumping my head when sleeping in a coffin!"

"Meow meow!"

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 64: Shisui's Awakening

"Ugh!"

Just after yelling, Itsuki noticed the Anbu member, his eyes narrowed dangerously, and he said in a cold voice, "A Root member?"

"No, I'm not!"

The Anbu's voice was odd, "I'm from the Anbu."

"You two cousins, still distinguishing yourselves?"

"We do, definitely. We're distant relatives, our relationship is far apart!"

If we weren't separate, we'd be sent away by you.

Do you think I don't know that Root and the Uchiha are almost at each other's throats?

At this moment, the Anbu displayed an extraordinary desire to survive.

No emotions?

Screw that.

Itsuki looked at him suspiciously, "Why does your voice sound strange?"

"... I just got winded!"

The Anbu's words carried a deep sense of helplessness.

At the moment of extreme tension, someone jumped out of a coffin, and he didn't go to see the Second Hokage, which was already quite good.

However, the breath he had just held was now nowhere to be found.

"What does an Anbu member want with me?"

Itsuki didn't attack directly.

This person had no killing intent.

The funeral parlor had indeed been rigged by Itsuki.

If someone entered with killing intent, heh, sorry, Itsuki would let them know why flowers were so red!

Besides, the two represented different things.

One represented Danzo.

One represented the Third Hokage.

"The Hokage-sama has something for you!"

"What is it?"

The Anbu was even more speechless.

What is it? Do I look like I know?

I'm just a regular Anbu messenger, not an Anbu captain.

"Tsk, useless!"

Itsuki didn't mind, waved his hand, and said, "I understand, I'll go later!"

"Yes!"

The Anbu responded, then fled the funeral parlor as if escaping.

He needed a quiet place to find where the breath he had just held had gone.

He had a feeling that if he didn't handle it well, he would be sent away by this breath.

Just as he left, Shisui entered.

"Yo, isn't this Shisui of the Body Flicker? What brings you to my humble abode?"

Itsuki teased.

"Cut it out! I have serious business!"

Shisui's expression was grave, "Itsuki, the Hokage-sama just summoned me."

"Oh! What for? To have you kill me?"

Shisui said displeasedly, "Don't talk nonsense. He gave me a pair of Sharingan, said they were obtained from Danzo."

"Oh!"

Itsuki extended his hand, "Let me see."

"Hmm!"

Shisui didn't mind and handed Itsuki a glass container with a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan inside.

Itsuki revealed his own three-tomoe Sharingan and exchanged a glance with the eyes in the container, immediately noticing their extraordinary nature.

Just like there were strengths and weaknesses among Jonin, three-tomoe Sharingan also had varying levels.

The pair of three-tomoe Sharingan in front of him belonged to the kind that was very close to Mangekyo Sharingan!

"Come with me!"

Itsuki led Shisui into the inner room of the funeral parlor and took out a scroll. When opened, it contained various instruments.

He had studied under Orochimaru, the number one scientist in the ninja world.

Itsuki also understood bottles and jars.

He believed the Third Hokage understood this as well.

The facts proved him right.

These were Kagami's eyes!

Uchiha Kagami!

The Third Hokage didn't try to fool him with a fake.

A cold smile appeared on Itsuki's lips.

Kagami's death was indeed related to Danzo.

Or rather, it was related to the Third Hokage.

Not bad, not bad, hatred points, super doubled!

Shisui keenly sensed Itsuki's killing intent and couldn't help but call out softly, "Itsuki! What's wrong? Whose eyes are these?"

Itsuki said indifferently, "Kagami's eyes."

Shisui was first taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "Kagami? Grandfather?!"

"Yes!" Itsuki said calmly, "These will become your eyes."

His gaze shifted to the side.

There was another glass container there, and the pair of Sharingan inside had already lost their luster.

Those were Itsuki's eyes!

His former four-tomoe Sharingan!

Itsuki had once thought about exploiting a loophole.

He would transplant Shisui's eyes, and Shisui would transplant his.

Wouldn't that result in two pairs of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan?

But obviously, it failed. +

After the successful transplant, his original eyes had completely dimmed and could no longer be used.

Itsuki had even considered having them exchange one eye each.

Now it seemed, it was better not to mess with that.

He didn't want to end up with two cyclops.

Shisui had indeed activated Susanoo with a single eye, but there was a qualitative leap between ordinary Mangekyo Sharingan and Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

If neither of them could activate it, then it was all over!

Forget about any plans.

Just wait for the original plot to unfold!

But!

What about the Uchiha clan?

Would they be swept up in the plot and become expendable?

Who the hell knew.

Better play it safe!

"Me? Transplant Grandfather's eyes?"

Shisui froze.

Itsuki calmly said, "Grandfather is blood-related to us, his eyes are undoubtedly the most suitable for you. With these eyes, you might be able to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan again."

"That's not what I care about!"

Shisui suddenly roared in a low voice, "Why? Why were Grandfather's eyes with Danzo?"

Itsuki said nonchalantly, "Maybe he entrusted them to Danzo before he died. You know, they were as close as one person. Danzo happened to be missing an eye, and Grandfather generously said: I'll give it to you!"

"Do you think I'm a child?"

"You're too confident!" Itsuki didn't even look at Shisui, saying casually, "You're not even as good as a child."

Shisui: "..."

Silence.

The already quiet funeral parlor became even more silent.

Finally, it was Shisui who broke the silence.

"Itsuki, do you look down on me?"

Itsuki acted surprised, "How is that possible? You're my beloved onii-chan!"

Shisui sighed, "Could your words be any more fake?"

"I... I don't dare, that's a profound question, haha!"

Itsuki couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, stop overthinking. Finish the transplant, and then you can go wherever you want to have fun."

Shisui paused slightly, "Itsuki, I'll prove it to you."

Itsuki blinked, remaining silent.

What was going on?

Was Shisui stimulated?

Because of his grandfather Uchiha Kagami's eyes?

Was it necessary?

"Are you going to prove that you, at seven years old, can also view the village with the mindset of a Hokage?"

"Itsuki!!!"

"Alright, alright, hehe, Shisui!"

"What?"

"Sometimes, being a little naive isn't a bad thing."

"There are many things you don't need to delve into too deeply."

"Because you don't know what the endpoint is."

Itsuki had already taken Kotoamatsukami, Shisui wouldn't be deliberately targeted.

After transplanting Kagami's eyes, his strength wouldn't decrease much, at least he would still be Kage-level.

This strength was enough for him to protect himself against anyone.

This was also Itsuki's goal.

It was his greatest protection for his brother.

However, he seemed to have forgotten that in the original story, it was precisely because of Danzo's betrayal that Shisui felt despair and ultimately chose to end his own life.

"Hehe!"

Shisui smiled bitterly, "You're the younger brother, you know!"

"No choice!"

Itsuki also sighed, "Who asked my brother to be so useless, even losing his own eyes."

"... Thank you!"

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 65: Lord Danzo, Are You Sunbathing Your Eggs Here?!

Shisui remained resentful even after the surgery was completed and his face was wrapped in bandages.

Eyes?

Don't you know how I lost my eyes?

As my younger brother, you personally gouged out my eyes!

And you're actually using this to mock me?

Can't you be a decent human being?

"How do you feel?"

Itsuki stared at Shisui and asked in a deep voice.

"Very good!"

Shisui paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Grandfather's eyes are very suitable for me. I can already feel my ocular power increasing."

When Itsuki took the Sharingan from Shisui, Shisui's power had actually decreased.

The source of the Uchiha's power was their ocular techniques.

Although it wasn't everything, it still accounted for the majority. Losing his eyes inevitably meant losing power.

Now, Uchiha Kagami's eyes had compensated for this.

Itsuki was full of anticipation.

Could Shisui push Uchiha Kagami's Sharingan to the Mangekyo Sharingan level?

Itsuki's Mangekyo Sharingan was wasted.

Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan was with Itsuki.

These were their original eyes.

The two pairs of eyes had merged into an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

However, Uchiha Kagami's eyes were a completely unrelated pair.

Theoretically, the possibility of them becoming Mangekyo Sharingan wasn't zero.

It couldn't be that Shisui's eyes, as the material for merging into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, meant he could never have Mangekyo Sharingan himself, right?

Was this thing cursed?

Nonsense!

Of course, this was all theoretical, the actual outcome remained to be seen.

Itsuki still had considerable trust in Shisui's talent.

"Where's Itachi?"

"At the clan office!"

Shisui's expression was odd, "The clan actually approved the proposal for Uchiha Itachi to become the deputy clan leader. Itachi has already started taking over some of the clan's affairs."

Sometimes, Shisui admired his younger brother.

Damn!

He actually pulled it off!

Deputy clan leader?

What the hell was a deputy clan leader? When did the Uchiha have such a position?

When the Uchiha reported it to the Hokage's office, it was said that even the Third Hokage was dumbfounded.

Uchiha Fugaku personally went to explain: Just like the Hokage and the Hokage's assistant, the Uchiha clan leader also needed a helper, and the Uchiha had designated this position as the deputy clan leader!

In the end, the Third Hokage agreed, citing the reason of not interfering in the Uchiha's internal affairs.

He even thoughtfully retained Itachi's Anbu status.

Itsuki sneered at this.

Of course he would agree, that was Uchiha Itachi!

The Itachi whom the Hokage said could think like a Hokage at seven years old.

Let alone deputy clan leader, even if they made him the clan leader, the Third Hokage wouldn't object.

"I have something to do, I'm going out!" Itsuki stood up, "You can find a coffin to sleep in yourself."

Shisui: "..."

That tone was way too casual, as if I wasn't sleeping in a coffin, but a bed.

"Where are you going?"

"The Hokage just summoned me."

Shisui was taken aback, "Just now? No one came just now?!"

"Before you arrived."

"Damn!" Shisui almost jumped up, "Then shouldn't you hurry? You actually..."

Thinking about the time his surgery took, Shisui broke out in a cold sweat.

The Hokage-sama had been waiting for at least four hours.

"What's the rush?"

Itsuki rolled his eyes, "He's not in a hurry to be cremated, and the body won't stink for a while. Are you worried he'll turn into a zombie and run away or something?"

Chapter 65: Lord Danzo, Are You Sunbathing Your Eggs Here?!

Shisui remained resentful even after the surgery was completed and his face was wrapped in bandages.

Eyes? Don't you know how I lost my eyes? As my younger brother, you personally gouged out my eyes! And you're actually using this to mock me? Can't you be a decent human being?

"How do you feel?" Itsuki stared at Shisui and asked in a deep voice.

"Very good!" Shisui paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Grandfather's eyes are very suitable for me. I can already feel my ocular power increasing."

When Itsuki took the Sharingan from Shisui, Shisui's power had actually decreased. The source of the Uchiha's power was their ocular techniques. Although it wasn't everything, it still accounted for the majority. Losing his eyes inevitably meant losing power. Now, Uchiha Kagami's eyes had compensated for this.

Itsuki was full of anticipation. Could Shisui push Uchiha Kagami's Sharingan to the Mangekyo Sharingan level?

Itsuki's Mangekyo Sharingan was wasted. Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan was with Itsuki. These were their original eyes. The two pairs of eyes had merged into an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. However, Uchiha Kagami's eyes were a completely unrelated pair. Theoretically, the possibility of them becoming Mangekyo Sharingan wasn't zero. It couldn't be that Shisui's eyes, as the material for merging into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, meant he could never have Mangekyo Sharingan himself, right? Was this thing cursed? Nonsense!

Of course, this was all theoretical; the actual outcome remained to be seen. Itsuki still had considerable trust in Shisui's talent.

"Where's Itachi?"

"At the clan office!" Shisui's expression was odd, "The clan actually approved the proposal for Uchiha Itachi to become the deputy clan leader. Itachi has already started taking over some of the clan's affairs."

Sometimes, Shisui admired his younger brother. Damn! He actually pulled it off!

Deputy clan leader? What the hell was a deputy clan leader? When did the Uchiha have such a position?

When the Uchiha reported it to the Hokage's office, it was said that even the Third Hokage was dumbfounded. Uchiha Fugaku personally went to explain: Just like the Hokage and the Hokage's assistant, the Uchiha clan leader also needed a helper, and the Uchiha had designated this position as the deputy clan leader!

In the end, the Third Hokage agreed, citing the reason of not interfering in the Uchiha's internal affairs. He even thoughtfully retained Itachi's Anbu status.

Itsuki sneered at this. Of course, he would agree, that was Uchiha Itachi! The Itachi whom the Hokage said could think like a Hokage at seven years old. Let alone deputy clan leader, even if they made him the clan leader, the Third Hokage wouldn't object.

"I have something to do, I'm going out!" Itsuki stood up, "You can find a coffin to sleep in yourself."

Shisui: "..." That tone was way too casual, as if I wasn't sleeping in a coffin, but a bed.

"Where are you going?"

"The Hokage just summoned me."

Shisui was taken aback, "Just now? No one came just now?!"

"Before you arrived."

"Damn!" Shisui almost jumped up, "Then shouldn't you hurry? You actually..."

Thinking about the time his surgery took, Shisui broke out in a cold sweat. The Hokage-sama had been waiting for at least four hours.

"What's the rush?" Itsuki rolled his eyes, "He's not in a hurry to be cremated, and the body won't stink for a while. Are you worried he'll turn into a zombie and run away or something?"

"Besides, even if he runs, it's not a problem!" Itsuki said proudly, "I'm a proud Uchiha, even if he turns into a zombie and runs, I'll catch him back."

"... You're really something!"

"Bye!"

"Sleep tight, no one will dare to cremate you if I'm not back."

Itsuki waved his hand and strolled towards the Hokage's office.

The plan had already been set in motion.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, summoning him this time was probably related to that as well.

Can't hold on anymore, huh?

Old monkey!

However, he also had to be careful.

The Space-Time Clone was indeed powerful, but its use required careful calculation. One mistake, and his life could be in danger.

Itsuki's Mangekyo Sharingan ability: Izanagi!

By sacrificing a large amount of chakra, he could summon a past version of himself as a special clone.

The more chakra he expended, the stronger the summoned clone would be.

Moreover, the summoned clone's chakra was constantly depleting.

And the depletion rate was quite fast!

Itsuki had experimented.

Currently, he could summon his strongest clone, which could last for a month if it didn't engage in combat.

Once it fought, and fought with full power, it wouldn't even last three days.

Just like in the battle with Nagato.

One of his clones was directly scrapped.

"Sigh!"

Itsuki sighed.

When he awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and discovered this ability, his first reaction was: I'm invincible!

Kill one of me, and two more will be born.

The Itsuki Legion was about to be established.

Later, he realized this was simply impossible.

As a top-tier ninja, once his chakra was exhausted, it couldn't be recovered in a short time.

The larger the chakra pool, the slower the recovery.

It was already quite difficult for him to maintain two clones now.

"Accelerate chakra recovery... Tsunade!"

Itsuki instantly locked onto the princess.

Or, a massive amount of chakra!

Tailed Beasts!

Worth a try!

Walking in front of the Hokage Building, Itsuki had already made several extensions to his grand plan.

He just needed to execute them step by step.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Itsuki froze.

What did he see?

A single eye!

Bandages!

A crutch!

An aura of coldness all over.

The one and only in the entire ninja world.

It was Danzo Shimura!

He stared coldly at Itsuki, his eyes filled with unconcealed killing intent.

That darkness made the office workers in the Hokage Building detour around him.

"Oh my!"

Itsuki smiled playfully, "Isn't this our Lord Danzo? What brings you here?"

He looked around and teased, "The sun is just right, are you sunbathing your eggs here?"

The office workers in the Hokage Building were stunned, and several almost burst out laughing.

Although the women blushed and glared at Itsuki, they couldn't hide their smiles.

Did anyone in Konoha like Danzo?

Count them!

Carefully count them!

If there's more than a handful, I lose!

Danzo was also taken aback, almost coughing up blood.

Are you speaking human language?

Sunbathing eggs!?

Go to hell, you sunbathe one and let me see.

He trembled with anger, staring coldly at Itsuki, and gritted his teeth, "Evil Uchiha Itsuki, don't be arrogant. Sooner or later, I'll find evidence of your betrayal to the village."

The two had long since torn off their masks.

After all, no matter how deep Danzo's schemes were, being publicly slapped twice wouldn't allow him to remain indifferent.

In fact, given the chance, Danzo wouldn't let any Uchiha off.

The same went for Itsuki.

If he found an opportunity, he would beat Danzo to death.

Of course, Itsuki had other options.

He had enough strength; the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was enough for him to single-handedly flatten Konoha.

The reason he was playing along was because he was worried about Madara, Black Zetsu, and even the Sage of Six Paths causing trouble in the shadows.

He didn't know what was going on with the Otsutsuki clan either.

For now, keep a low profile!

Besides, teasing Danzo from time to time was quite fun!

Of course, if they pushed Itsuki too far, he wouldn't mind sending them all to reincarnation.

Playing was one thing.

But if even the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan had to endure humiliation, then he would truly become a turtle.

"Stop talking nonsense, who betrayed the village?"

Itsuki curled his lip and said disdainfully, "Everything I've done is for Konoha!"

As soon as he said this, the surroundings instantly fell silent.

Including the office workers!

(End of Chapter)