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Chapter 26: Itachi, I'll Help You!

Itsuki looked at Itachi, a little confused.

What was wrong with this kid?

I was clearly talking to you about the Hokage issue, how did you bring it up to your father's position?

"I was wrong, I was very wrong before!"

Itachi said word by word, "Shisui and I hoped to become a bridge between the village and the clan, to communicate with both sides, and to integrate the clan into the village, truly becoming a part of it."

"I hope they can understand the Will of Fire."

"I hope their vision isn't so narrow."

"I hope the village and the clan can understand each other."

"I hope..."

...

"But!"

"I was wrong!"

Itachi said in a deep voice, "Brother Itsuki's words reminded me, in what capacity am I doing all this?"

"If I'm just an ordinary Uchiha, an ordinary Konoha ninja, who would listen to me?"

"The only identity I can rely on is that of a genius of the Uchiha clan, and that's not enough!"

"I need to rise to power!"

"I need to become the Uchiha clan leader!"

"Only by becoming the clan leader can my voice be heard throughout the entire clan."

"Only then can I change the clan and gradually change the village!"

He clenched his fists and said to Shisui and Itsuki, as if also to himself, "Saving the Uchiha starts with becoming the clan leader!"

Shisui 'glared' fiercely at Itsuki.

What have you done?

Kurenai also had a reproachful expression, "Look, what have you done to the child?"

Itsuki had a confused expression.

Wow!

As expected of a genius who could think from the Hokage's perspective at the age of seven.

You're so outstanding, does your father know?

If he knew, he would definitely break your legs.

"Sigh!"

Itsuki sighed deeply and said, "I'm impressed, Itachi, I'm truly impressed. You can actually draw inferences from one instance and connect it to all this. I admit, I underestimated you."

"I just raised a question, but you learned to answer it before anyone else!"

Itachi smiled slightly and said, "I know, Brother Itsuki, you think I'm talking nonsense, but I believe in myself, I believe I can go on, and I also hope you can help me!"

"Clap!"

Itsuki held Itachi's hand and shook it vigorously, "I will definitely support you in this kind of thing. You can rest assured, even if you don't want my support, I will still support you. From now on, my life is in your hands."

Shisui: "... Itachi!"

"Brother Shisui?"

"Aren't you scared?"

"Scared?"

Shisui said faintly, "When I'm with Itsuki, I feel like I'm being stared at by the abyss. What about you? Haven't you been swallowed yet?"

"Go, go, go!"

Itsuki waved his hand, interrupting their conversation, "Since Itachi has made his decision, you two should go out. I'm going to transplant my eyes now."

"Now?"

Shisui hesitated for a moment and said, "Won't you wait? The clan will definitely provide us with a pair of strong eyes. Yours..."

His expression was doubtful, even with a hint of disdain.

He didn't believe that the eyes Itsuki had obtained himself could be stronger than those collected by the clan.

With his and Itsuki's talent and strength, even if Itsuki wasn't reliable, the clan would find the strongest eyes for them.

Itsuki shook the container in his hand at Shisui, "Mine are definitely strong, you can rest assured."

His expression was a bit strange.

At this moment, he felt a little uneasy.

Holding Shisui's eyes and shaking them back and forth in front of him...

He wanted to say to Shisui, "You should have confidence in your own eyes!"

Hmm, would he get beaten up for saying that?

Shisui probably wouldn't have thought that Itsuki was planning to transplant his eyes.

Taken yesterday, transplanted today!

Shisui thought it was more likely that the Sharingan in Itsuki's hand was his own.

Taking out the eyes was just a smokescreen.

Shisui didn't know about the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

Itsuki estimated that in the entire Uchiha clan, probably only Fugaku knew about it.

This couldn't be helped. Before today, there hadn't been a single Mangekyo Sharingan in the entire Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Fugaku had the Mangekyo Sharingan, but he hid it.

Besides Uchiha Fugaku, looking back, in all the records, there were only two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, belonging to Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha.

The Mangekyo Sharingan was already so rare, let alone the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

It was truly unique.

Itachi found out later, most likely because Obito told him.

Or maybe he took some secret Uchiha scrolls when he killed Fugaku.

So, Shisui wouldn't know that the Mangekyo Sharingan of blood-related brothers could create a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

Seeing the two of them go out, Kurenai nodded, got up and went to the next room, not wanting to disturb Itsuki.

With Itachi and Shisui protecting him, there shouldn't be any safety issues.

As for Kurenai, well, she was pleasing to the eye!

Her strength was another matter.

Only after sitting down did Itsuki have time to sort out his recent gains and losses.

[Mission: Obtain two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan and protect them!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Increased ocular power!]

[Ocular power: Level 6 (35% -> 36%)]

This mission was issued to him immediately after Itsuki knocked out Shisui.

Then, Itsuki proceeded to gouge out Shisui's eyes, created a clone to gouge out his own eyes, and sent both pairs of eyes to Kurenai's house.

The mission wasn't difficult.

Because Shisui had already fainted, it was easy to obtain a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan.

It was even easier for Itsuki to gouge out his own eyes.

The only difficulty was probably protecting the Mangekyo Sharingan.

However.

Although everyone in Konoha knew about the relationship between Itsuki and Kurenai, they wouldn't have thought that Itsuki would just leave two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan on Kurenai's bedside table in her bedroom.

Moreover, Konoha was so chaotic at the time, who would care about an extra scroll in Kurenai's house?

Therefore, his ocular power increased by 1%.

Itsuki didn't mind that the reward was small for an easy mission.

When he was younger, it was impossible for him to complete difficult missions, so he often issued himself small tasks.

For example: Walk ten thousand meters, reward increased chakra...

Throw a thousand kunai, increase taijutsu...

Use the Great Fireball Jutsu three times, reward increased ninjutsu...

Each mission wasn't difficult, and the rewards were also insignificant.

But!

It was these insignificant rewards that, accumulated over more than ten years, gradually made him into a top-level ninja.

Even now, Itsuki was still persisting.

His strength was still slowly increasing.

And then...

[Mission: Eliminate Root ninjas!]

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Increased ocular power!]

[Ocular power: Level 6 (36% -> 38%)]

Itsuki knew Danzo quite well.

He concluded that Danzo wouldn't let it go and would definitely send some Root ninjas to deal with him!

So, he issued this mission.

The facts proved that he was right.

If he had guessed wrong... then he would just find a random Root ninja and kill him, no big deal.

Finally!

[Mission: Give Danzo a big slap in the face...]

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 27: A Self-Created Character Sheet

After Itsuki eliminated the Root ninja and sensed Danzo's imminent arrival through his sensory ninjutsu, he immediately issued a new mission.

[Mission: Give Danzo a big slap in the face!]

He completed it!

In the midst of the flames, he even gave a buy-one-get-one-free deal!

Making Danzo's face symmetrical on both sides.

He hit him simultaneously.

If Danzo hadn't reacted quickly, he really wanted to give him a few more.

He was even willing to pay extra for it.

However!

He didn't know if it was because of the Hashirama cells in Danzo's body, but there was no visible mark on his face.

This made him quite disappointed.

He wanted to proudly tell others in front of everyone: Look, this is my handiwork, isn't it awesome?

Others would definitely look at him with admiration.

But the result didn't turn out that way.

Moreover!

Something happened that annoyed him, his reward!

[Mission completed!]

[Mission reward: Increased ocular power!]

[Ocular power: Level 6 (38% -> 40%)]

Seeing this reward, Itsuki almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

At this moment, he wanted to grab the system by the collar and shout: Do you know who Danzo is?

He was the infamous Darkness of the Shinobi!

He was the nightmare of many Konoha ninjas!

In the entire Konoha, except for that old fox Hiruzen Sarutobi, almost no one was not afraid of him.

Even Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.

Even Tsunade would probably feel apprehensive when seeing this sinister guy.

But what was the result?

He publicly slapped him twice, and the system only increased his ocular power by 2%?

Was Danzo that worthless?

"Sigh, should I say I'm too strong? The system thinks that giving Danzo two slaps in the face isn't that difficult for me?"

Itsuki shook his head repeatedly.

It seemed that he couldn't focus all his attention on Danzo anymore.

After he severely punished that old geezer once, it greatly increased his strength. After that, the benefits Danzo brought him became less and less.

This also showed that his own strength was increasing significantly.

Therefore, he needed to shift his focus.

The image of Hiruzen Sarutobi holding a pipe flashed through his mind.

The old monkey might not be much stronger than Danzo in terms of strength, but the key was his position.

The Hokage's power was undoubtedly the largest in the village.

The system's rewards were not solely based on individual strength but on overall power.

Decided!

"I need some more challenging missions!"

"Or..."

Itsuki looked at the mission that had always been pinned at the top.

It was a mission he had set for himself when he was three years old.

[Achieve Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!]

At the age of three, he wasn't even a ninja.

The mission of obtaining the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was considered hell level.

Once completed, the reward would probably allow Itsuki to soar directly.

Itsuki smiled slightly, and in his mind, a character attribute panel slowly emerged.

[Uchiha Itsuki!]

[Age: 15 years old]

[Ninjutsu: Level 6 (4%)]

[Taijutsu: Level 5 (23%)]

[Genjutsu: Level 6 (11%)]

[Kekkei Genkai: Mangekyo Sharingan {Ocular power: Level 6 (40%)}]

[Chakra: 8 cards (69%)]

This was Itsuki's current level, a general classification.

At that time, Itsuki's panel was much more detailed than this.

For example, the most important component of a ninja, ninjutsu.

Ninjutsu was the foundation of a ninja, and every ninja would learn it. As for those who couldn't... Rock Lee!

This kid couldn't use any ninjutsu, how did he become a ninja?

Naruto failed the Chunin Exams three times because of Clone Jutsu, what about Rock Lee?

How did he pass?

Did he happen to encounter an exam that didn't require ninjutsu and only focused on taijutsu?

How could there be such an exam!

This was an exam for ninjas!

Therefore!

Ninja Rock Lee, in Itsuki's view, could be listed as one of the wonders of the ninja world.

Itsuki broadly categorized his abilities into ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.

These were the three main categories. In more detail...

[Ninjutsu]

[Fire Style]

[Great Fireball Jutsu: Level 6 (30%)]

[Phoenix Sage Fire Technique: Level 6 (13%)]

[Dragon Fire Technique: Level 6 (31%)]

...

[Water Style]

[Water Release: Water Bullet Technique: Level 5 (24%)]

[Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique: Level 6 (55%)]

...

[Lightning Style]

...

[Earth Style]

...

Because he knew too many ninjutsu techniques, every time he opened the attribute panel, a bunch of them would pop up, making it dazzling to look at. So, Itsuki categorized all ninjutsu into one big category.

When he needed to check a specific ninjutsu, he would open that folder.

[Ninjutsu: Level 6 (4%)]

This was a comprehensive evaluation, an overall assessment of all of Itsuki's ninjutsu.

The same went for genjutsu and taijutsu.

In other words, Itsuki's attribute panel was set up by himself.

As for the levels, Itsuki aligned them with the ninja ranking system.

Level 1 was equivalent to Academy Student.

The stage of initial contact with ninjutsu, where usage was not yet proficient.

Level 2 was equivalent to Genin.

Level 3 was equivalent to Chunin.

Level 4 was equivalent to Jonin.

Level 5 was equivalent to Elite Jonin.

Level 6 was equivalent to Kage level.

Special Jonin were those who possessed Jonin-level skills in specific areas but were overall inferior to true Jonin.

Jonin were well-rounded, while Special Jonin were specialized.

Like Kurenai, she had reached Jonin level in the field of genjutsu, but other aspects were lacking. So, as a Chunin, once she took the exam, she could become a Special Jonin, but there was still a considerable gap between her and a true Jonin.

As for Elite Jonin and Kage level.

Itsuki had hesitated before.

Elite Jonin was actually just an honorary title, a respectful term for some senior Jonin and some particularly outstanding Jonin, not an officially recognized rank.

After Jonin, it was Kage level.

Below the Hokage were Jonin like Kakashi!

If a Jonin had comprehensive information, it was possible for them to defeat a Kage-level ninja.

But in the end, Itsuki still divided them into two levels.

One reason was that the gap between Jonin and Kage level was too large.

Another reason, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that a Jonin, the moment they put on the Hokage's hat, instantly became stronger.

Like Kakashi, he was completely different before and after wearing the hat.

Was this an illusion or sentimentality?

Lastly!

[Chakra: 8 cards (69%)]

In more detail, it would be [Chakra: 86943 points!]

Itsuki specifically went to spar with Kakashi three times, and even added one more session at night as a midnight snack, to judge his current chakra level.

After that, he began to estimate his chakra level in a few years, trying to get as close as possible to Kakashi in the original story.

Finally, he set 1 card at around 10,000 points.

He currently had over 80,000 points, which, using Kakashi as a reference, was 8 cards.

When he was young, he had set a mission to run ten thousand meters, and upon completion, the reward was 1 to 10 chakra points.

Accumulated until now, he had 86,943 chakra points.

"Now!"

"Let's begin!"

Itsuki took a deep breath, opened the glass container, and took out Shisui's eyes.

"The moment to change fate!"

The surgery began!

Transplanting the Mangekyo, achieving eternal Mangekyo!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 28: The Birth of the Fifth Crazy Laughing Maniac (Part 1)

Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!

This was a dōjutsu that could only be awakened by transplanting another person's Mangekyo Sharingan.

And the success rate was not 100%.

It could only be said that the closer the blood relationship between the two people, the higher the success rate.

The only person currently possessing the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was Uchiha Madara.

In the original Naruto story, Uchiha Sasuke was added to the list.

The eyes of an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan wielder wouldn't suffer from the side effect of blindness, and the impact on the user's body would also be reduced.

At the same time, it could manifest a Perfect Susanoo.

The ocular power would also be greatly enhanced.

It was considered the perfect Sharingan.

As for the Rinnegan, it was already on another level, fundamentally different from the Sharingan.

In terms of blood relation, Itsuki and Shisui were brothers.

Both of them had the Mangekyo Sharingan!

They met the conditions for the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

If Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Sasuke could succeed, Itsuki didn't believe he would be so unlucky.

He was kind and beautiful, so he would definitely succeed.

...

Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was dark as he stared at Danzo.

"Danzo, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Danzo said coldly, "Hiruzen, everything I do is for the sake of Konoha."

The Third Hokage said coldly, "Who would believe that?"

"Would Fugaku Uchiha believe it? Would Hiashi Hyuga believe it? Would Shikaku Nara believe it?"

"Or..."

"Would I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, believe it?"

Damn it, just listen to what you're saying. Even Choza Akimichi wouldn't believe it.

Danzo stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said in a chilling voice, "You don't believe me?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

I have to admit, Danzo, this attack of yours caught me off guard.

How could he have overlooked the advantage of being thick-skinned?

At this time...

Saying he believed Danzo would make him look like an idiot!

Saying he didn't believe Danzo... Did he want to abandon Danzo?

Within the Uchiha clan, although Shisui and Itsuki had lost their Sharingan, the power Itsuki displayed still shocked him.

Shisui's strength was definitely not weak either.

Moreover, the Third Hokage wasn't sure where the two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan were.

If they were in Itsuki's hands, then he would definitely have to rely on Danzo to counter the Uchiha.

If they were in Danzo's hands... Damn, this bastard would definitely become unstoppable and wouldn't show any mercy towards him. That Kotoamatsukami might even be used on him.

For the sake of Konoha, Danzo dared to slaughter the entire ninja world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi believed him too much!

He was definitely capable of doing it!

The Third Hokage realized with a blank expression that he was in danger.

In front of him were the Uchiha, and behind him was Danzo. He was caught in the middle.

If he wasn't careful, the situation had become like this!

He sighed deeply and said, "Danzo, the most crucial thing now is to find out the whereabouts of the Mangekyo Sharingan. Two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, including Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan with Kotoamatsukami. Do you want to experience it yourself?"

Danzo's face turned cold.

Who would want to be someone else's puppet?

Especially someone like Danzo with great ambitions.

The ninja world was still waiting for him to save it!

"So, stay calm and don't act rashly!"

The Third Hokage said coldly, "You led the Root ninjas to attack Uchiha Itsuki, which put us in a very passive position. During this time, you must remain silent."

Danzo didn't say anything and chose to acquiesce.

Because of this attack on Uchiha Itsuki, under the anger of Fugaku Uchiha and to appease the dissatisfaction of other ninjas, the Third Hokage removed Danzo from his position as Hokage's advisor.

At the same time, he ordered Danzo not to leave his residence and to quietly reflect on his actions.

Such punishment was neither painful nor itchy.

Who knew that at this time, Setsuna, the old lion, opened his mouth wide and asked the Third Hokage for a large sum of money, under the guise of "appeasing Itsuki."

A nominal Hokage advisor and a meaningless house arrest could not satisfy the Uchiha.

The Third Hokage had no choice but to accept it with a pinched nose.

Seventy percent of this money came from the Root's budget, and the remaining thirty percent was deducted from the Anbu's budget.

Unsurprisingly, both the Anbu and the Root wouldn't be able to expand for the next two years.

This was a heavy blow to the Root.

After all, not only did the attack on Uchiha Itsuki fail, but they also lost more than ten skilled members.

The twelve Root members who attacked Itsuki, plus the few Root members who protected Danzo.

These people were elites even within the Root.

The overall strength of the Root was directly reduced by one-third.

With such a large deduction from their budget, Danzo was truly hurt to the core.

So, he turned his cold gaze towards Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

Koharu and Mitokado: "..."

The two looked pitifully at the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage remained silent.

What did you two need so much money for?

Now that the Uchiha had become a problem and Danzo was needed to deal with them, what use were you two besides paying?

Counting on you two to deal with the Uchiha?

Hehe!

Make the Uchiha laugh to death?

Seeing the Third Hokage's attitude, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado felt their hearts sink.

They usually didn't get much, and now that something had happened, they were actually being asked to share the burden.

What were they gaining from this?

However, looking at Danzo's fierce expression, they accepted it.

So, out of the seventy percent that the Root had to pay, Koharu and Mitokado each contributed twenty percent, meaning the Root only paid thirty percent, the same as the Anbu.

A world where everyone was hurt emerged.

...

At this moment, the Uchiha clan was also not peaceful.

Fugaku Uchiha knelt in his room, like a statue.

He had maintained this posture since returning from the hospital.

After a while.

A middle-aged Uchiha walked in and whispered, "It's confirmed, Elder Uchiha Setsuna went to Kurenai Yuhi's house."

Kurenai Yuhi, a Chunin, wasn't worth the attention of the Uchiha clan leader.

Even if she was the daughter of Kurenai Yuhi.

However.

There was an extra person in that ordinary house.

Uchiha Itsuki!

"How come I didn't know that Uchiha Itsuki and Uchiha Setsuna were in contact?"

Fugaku's voice was cold.

He was very concerned about the movements of the Jonin within the clan.

Especially Uchiha Setsuna.

He had experienced the era of Madara Uchiha and was the most restless person in the Uchiha clan.

He had been suppressed several times, but he remained tenacious.

He jumped up again and again!

Uchiha Itsuki's usual actions could only be described as mischievous and playful.

But!

Who dared to ignore him?

The youngest Jonin of the Uchiha clan.

This title alone was enough to attract attention.

He was also the grandson of Uchiha Kagami. Within the Uchiha clan, there were quite a few people who owed Kagami favors.

Those people wouldn't obey Itsuki, but they were more tolerant towards him.

Moreover!

Itsuki had messed with Danzo several times, forcing Danzo to chase him with a kitchen knife.

In the end, Itsuki was unharmed.

You say Danzo was tolerant?

Including Hiruzen Sarutobi, who didn't want to kill him?

Because of these things, Fugaku had started paying attention to Itsuki a long time ago.

Today, Itsuki's performance was even more surprising.

He mercilessly swept away more than ten Root members with an iron-blooded approach.

And Danzo could only swallow this silent grievance.

Even Fugaku couldn't help but admire him secretly.

But!

Why was he in contact with Setsuna?

Fugaku's brows furrowed deeply.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 29: The Birth of the Fifth Crazy Laughing Maniac (Part 2)

Uchiha Setsuna was a dangerous element, almost universally acknowledged by Konoha's upper echelons.

Back then, he rebelled more than once, only to be repeatedly suppressed and taught a lesson.

Tobirama Senju's purpose in keeping him alive was clear... I don't even consider you a threat.

Moreover, by keeping you alive, I have an excuse to deal with the Uchiha in the future.

After Tobirama's death, Hiruzen Sarutobi inherited his will to target the Uchiha.

Unfortunately!

Dealing with the Uchiha was far beyond his capabilities.

The current Hiruzen Sarutobi was old and only wanted stability. He had repeatedly tried to eliminate the dangerous Setsuna to prevent problems within the Uchiha.

However, Setsuna sensed the danger and had reduced his outings in recent years, not giving the Third Hokage any opportunities.

This wasn't surprising. If he wasn't smart, he would have been dealt with long ago.

He was like a well-hidden venomous snake, ready to strike and inject its venom at any moment.

The Third Hokage couldn't just barge into his house.

He didn't dare to!

How could Itsuki be involved with him?

Fugaku's face darkened.

He valued Uchiha Itsuki and didn't want him to become Setsuna's pawn.

"This..." The middle-aged Uchiha hesitated slightly, "Maybe it's just a coincidence."

"Coincidence?"

Fugaku sneered, "First, he wanted to give Itsuki the Sharingan, then he asked for compensation from the Hokage in Itsuki's name, and now he appears at Itsuki's residence. Are all these coincidences?"

"Are you trying to tell me that Setsuna really asked for compensation for Itsuki?"

The middle-aged Uchiha was speechless.

Once or twice could be called a coincidence, but three times was definitely not.

Asking for compensation for Itsuki?

That was something Fugaku would do.

Moreover, Setsuna asking for compensation for Itsuki, didn't that prove there was a connection between them?

At the very least, Setsuna had his eyes on Itsuki, that was for sure.

Fugaku's frown deepened.

Fugaku was also useless. Even though Danzo had openly attacked Itsuki, he still wanted to endure it!

You're a dove, not a turtle!

"I don't understand."

The middle-aged Uchiha hesitated, "Clan Leader, Itsuki and Elder Setsuna have never had any contact before, I'm very sure of that. What's going on between them..."

Fugaku was also puzzled.

Because of Setsuna's dangerous nature, he had assigned many people to keep an eye on him.

How did they get together?

Was there something going on in the clan that he didn't know about?

Fugaku's eyes became even fiercer and more dangerous.

The middle-aged Uchiha couldn't handle it and quickly averted his gaze.

A saying circulating within the Uchiha came to his mind: Fugaku's eyes are fierce and sinister. Just standing there, they automatically attack with ninjutsu.

That was true, at least he couldn't withstand it.

"What are you thinking?"

At this moment, Fugaku's voice sounded faintly.

"Nothing!" The middle-aged Uchiha quickly said, "I was wondering what Elder Setsuna is doing meeting with Itsuki."

Fugaku stared at him coldly.

Just now, he felt that the other party was thinking something disrespectful.

And it was related to him!

Because he suddenly felt like punching the other party.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence.

"I'll go see for myself!"

Fugaku stood up and said coldly, "Have you arranged what I asked?"

"The clan's patrol team has increased its manpower, and the Jonin have also reduced their mission frequency." The middle-aged Uchiha hesitated, "But, the clan's barrier, do we really need to change it? You know..."

Fugaku also hesitated.

As the oldest and most powerful clan in Konoha, the Uchiha had their own clan barrier.

It was the first shield to protect the Uchiha.

However, changing the barrier would require resources and money that even the Uchiha could hardly bear.

After all, it was a massive barrier covering the entire clan's territory.

"Forget about the barrier!"

Fugaku exhaled and said, "To enter the Uchiha clan's territory silently requires the leadership of the clan's core members. I believe these people won't do anything to harm the clan."

"Yes!"

...

Setsuna wanted to see Itsuki, but Itachi and Shisui appeared and stopped him.

Although they were two minors, and one was even blind, the pressure they exerted on Setsuna was not small.

Setsuna frowned slightly and said, "Where's Itsuki?"

Itachi said calmly, "Brother Itsuki has important matters to attend to, Elder, please go back."

Important matters?

Setsuna muttered to himself, repeating the phrase, and suddenly asked, "He wouldn't be transplanting his eyes, would he?"

Itachi and Shisui's expressions remained unchanged, and they didn't answer.

Setsuna frowned and said, "Shisui, if Itsuki is really transplanting his eyes, go and stop him now. I have a pair of very powerful Sharingan."

"Elder, Itsuki is my younger brother!"

Shisui's answer was only this one sentence.

The meaning was very clear: Itsuki is my brother, who are you?

Oh, you're Uchiha Setsuna, I know you, the old man who was dealt with by two Hokages and keeps clamoring about restoring the Uchiha's glory, you old fool.

Setsuna's face darkened.

He suddenly remembered what Itsuki had said to him.

Back then, he also tried to win over Itsuki, this genius, and subtly hinted at targeting Shisui, trying to sow discord between the two brothers. As a result, Itsuki said to him: Shisui is my brother, who are you?

Oh, you're Uchiha Setsuna, I know you...

At this moment, Setsuna suddenly wanted to turn around and leave.

These two brothers, none of them were good!

One scolded him to his face, and the other mocked him subtly.

"Old man Setsuna, what are you doing here?"

An aged voice sounded.

Uchiha Fugaku!

He strode over, staring at Setsuna with unkind eyes.

Setsuna's expression returned to normal, and he said coldly, "I came to see Itsuki, to see if there's anything I can help him with."

"No need!"

Fugaku said without hesitation, "I will naturally take care of Kagami's descendants."

Setsuna glanced at him and sneered, "I came to give him money, the compensation from Danzo, and also to tell him that Elder Fugaku wants him to let things slide. Tsk tsk, you're taking good care of him, Fugaku. Don't you feel ashamed?"

Fugaku's face darkened, and he said angrily, "Because of the Mangekyo Sharingan incident, the atmosphere in Konoha is already very tense. At this time, it's not appropriate to make a big fuss."

He turned his gaze to Shisui and Itachi, "What do you think?"

Shisui nodded subconsciously.

He also understood the current situation in Konoha and naturally didn't want a civil war to break out.

Itachi also wanted to nod, but suddenly remembered his conversation with Itsuki.

The words on the tip of his tongue changed.

"I think so too, but..."

He carefully looked at Fugaku and said, "I don't think Brother Itsuki would agree."

Fugaku's face darkened.

Setsuna also looked at Itachi in astonishment.

This kid, what had gotten into him?

Was this something Uchiha Itachi would say?

Could it be that Itsuki had used a transformation technique?

The few of them looked Itachi up and down.

Itachi's words stunned everyone present.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Until the arrival of Fugaku Uchiha.

"Both elders are here."

Fugaku's expression was serious. As he approached, he noticed the surprised expressions on their faces and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"Fugaku!" Setsuna pointed at Itachi and asked, "Are you sure this is your son?"

Fugaku's face darkened.

If he's not my son, is he yours?

Bah!

My Mikoto, I misspoke, it's all this old geezer's fault.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 30: The Birth of the Fifth Crazy Laughing Maniac (Part 3)

Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!

This was a dōjutsu that could only be awakened by transplanting another person's Mangekyo Sharingan.

And the success rate was not 100%.

It could only be said that the closer the blood relationship between the two people, the higher the success rate.

The only person currently possessing the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was Uchiha Madara.

In the original Naruto story, Uchiha Sasuke was added to the list.

The eyes of an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan wielder wouldn't suffer from the side effect of blindness, and the impact on the user's body would also be reduced.

At the same time, it could manifest a Perfect Susanoo.

The ocular power would also be greatly enhanced.

It was considered the perfect Sharingan.

As for the Rinnegan, it was already on another level, fundamentally different from the Sharingan.

In terms of blood relation, Itsuki and Shisui were brothers.

Both of them had the Mangekyo Sharingan!

They met the conditions for the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

If Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Sasuke could succeed, Itsuki didn't believe he would be so unlucky.

He was kind and beautiful, so he would definitely succeed.

...

Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was dark as he stared at Danzo.

"Danzo, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Danzo said coldly, "Hiruzen, everything I do is for the sake of Konoha."

The Third Hokage said coldly, "Who would believe that?"

"Would Fugaku Uchiha believe it? Would Hiashi Hyuga believe it? Would Shikaku Nara believe it?"

"Or..."

"Would I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, believe it?"

Damn it, just listen to what you're saying. Even Choza Akimichi wouldn't believe it.

Danzo stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said in a chilling voice, "You don't believe me?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

I have to admit, Danzo, this attack of yours caught me off guard.

How could he have overlooked the advantage of being thick-skinned?

At this time...

Saying he believed Danzo would make him look like an idiot!

Saying he didn't believe Danzo... Did he want to abandon Danzo?

Within the Uchiha clan, although Shisui and Itsuki had lost their Sharingan, the power Itsuki displayed still shocked him.

Shisui's strength was definitely not weak either.

Moreover, the Third Hokage wasn't sure where the two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan were.

If they were in Itsuki's hands, then he would definitely have to rely on Danzo to counter the Uchiha.

If they were in Danzo's hands... Damn, this bastard would definitely become unstoppable and wouldn't show any mercy towards him. That Kotoamatsukami might even be used on him.

For the sake of Konoha, Danzo dared to slaughter the entire ninja world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi believed him too much!

He was definitely capable of doing it!

The Third Hokage realized with a blank expression that he was in danger.

In front of him were the Uchiha, and behind him was Danzo. He was caught in the middle.

If he wasn't careful, the situation had become like this!

He sighed deeply and said, "Danzo, the most crucial thing now is to find out the whereabouts of the Mangekyo Sharingan. Two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, including Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan with Kotoamatsukami. Do you want to experience it yourself?"

Danzo's face turned cold.

Who would want to be someone else's puppet?

Especially someone like Danzo with great ambitions.

The ninja world was still waiting for him to save it!

"So, stay calm and don't act rashly!"

The Third Hokage said coldly, "You led the Root ninjas to attack Uchiha Itsuki, which put us in a very passive position. During this time, you must remain silent."

Danzo didn't say anything and chose to acquiesce.

Because of this attack on Uchiha Itsuki, under the anger of Fugaku Uchiha and to appease the dissatisfaction of other ninjas, the Third Hokage removed Danzo from his position as Hokage's advisor.

At the same time, he ordered Danzo not to leave his residence and to quietly reflect on his actions.

Such punishment was neither painful nor itchy.

Who knew that at this time, Setsuna, the old lion, opened his mouth wide and asked the Third Hokage for a large sum of money, under the guise of "appeasing Itsuki."

A nominal Hokage advisor and a meaningless house arrest could not satisfy the Uchiha.

The Third Hokage had no choice but to accept it with a pinched nose.

Seventy percent of this money came from the Root's budget, and the remaining thirty percent was deducted from the Anbu's budget.

Unsurprisingly, both the Anbu and the Root wouldn't be able to expand for the next two years.

This was a heavy blow to the Root.

After all, not only did the attack on Uchiha Itsuki fail, but they also lost more than ten skilled members.

The twelve Root members who attacked Itsuki, plus the few Root members who protected Danzo.

These people were elites even within the Root.

The overall strength of the Root was directly reduced by one-third.

With such a large deduction from their budget, Danzo was truly hurt to the core.

So, he turned his cold gaze towards Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

Koharu and Mitokado: "..."

The two looked pitifully at the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage remained silent.

What did you two need so much money for?

Now that the Uchiha had become a problem and Danzo was needed to deal with them, what use were you two besides paying?

Counting on you two to deal with the Uchiha?

Hehe!

Make the Uchiha laugh to death?

Seeing the Third Hokage's attitude, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado felt their hearts sink.

They usually didn't get much, and now that something had happened, they were actually being asked to share the burden.

What were they gaining from this?

However, looking at Danzo's fierce expression, they accepted it.

So, out of the seventy percent that the Root had to pay, Koharu and Mitokado each contributed twenty percent, meaning the Root only paid thirty percent, the same as the Anbu.

A world where everyone was hurt emerged.

...

At this moment, the Uchiha clan was also not peaceful.

Fugaku Uchiha knelt in his room, like a statue.

He had maintained this posture since returning from the hospital.

After a while.

A middle-aged Uchiha walked in and whispered, "It's confirmed, Elder Uchiha Setsuna went to Kurenai Yuhi's house."

Kurenai Yuhi, a Chunin, wasn't worth the attention of the Uchiha clan leader.

Even if she was the daughter of Kurenai Yuhi.

However.

There was an extra person in that ordinary house.

Uchiha Itsuki!

"How come I didn't know that Uchiha Itsuki and Uchiha Setsuna were in contact?"

Fugaku's voice was cold.

He was very concerned about the movements of the Jonin within the clan.

Especially Uchiha Setsuna.

He had experienced the era of Madara Uchiha and was the most restless person in the Uchiha clan.

He had been suppressed several times, but he remained tenacious.

He jumped up again and again!

Uchiha Itsuki's usual actions could only be described as mischievous and playful.

But!

Who dared to ignore him?

The youngest Jonin of the Uchiha clan.

This title alone was enough to attract attention.

He was also the grandson of Uchiha Kagami. Within the Uchiha clan, there were quite a few people who owed Kagami favors.

Those people wouldn't obey Itsuki, but they were more tolerant towards him.

Moreover!

Itsuki had messed with Danzo several times, forcing Danzo to chase him with a kitchen knife.

In the end, Itsuki was unharmed.

You say Danzo was tolerant?

Including Hiruzen Sarutobi, who didn't want to kill him?

Because of these things, Fugaku had started paying attention to Itsuki a long time ago.

Today, Itsuki's performance was even more surprising.

He mercilessly swept away more than ten Root members with an iron-blooded approach.

And Danzo could only swallow this silent grievance.

Even Fugaku couldn't help but admire him secretly.

But!

Why was he in contact with Setsuna?

Fugaku's brows furrowed deeply.

(End of Chapter)