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Chapter 6: I Don't Even Trust Myself, Do You?

Shisui looked excited, but Itsuki's expression remained indifferent.

Anyone who had stared at these eyes for years would no longer be excited.

This attitude gradually calmed Shisui down.

"Aren't you excited?"

"Excited about what?" Itsuki said lazily. "With peace here and no wars, there's not much difference between a Mangekyou Sharingan and a three-tomoe Sharingan."

Shisui was stunned again, then he smiled with relief.

"Itsuki, are you satisfied with the current state of Konoha, no, the ninja world?"

Itsuki looked at Shisui as if he were an idiot. "Are you satisfied with the current state?"

That kind of question didn't deserve an answer; figure it out yourself!

Shisui fell silent immediately.

After a while.

"Itsuki, do you trust me?"

Itsuki looked suspiciously at the suddenly serious Shisui. "What kind of nonsense is this?"

Are you starting again?

Do you need me to knock you out again?

He scratched his arm and looked at Shisui strangely. "No."

"What... I'm your brother! Your real brother!" Shisui said, both angry and amused. "Usually, you can mess around however you want, but now, I'm serious. I have something very important to tell you."

Shisui had made up his mind.

Itsuki, who had the Mangekyou Sharingan, had the right to know about the village and the Uchiha clan.

No!

He should have known in the past!

Itsuki should have known something, given his strength and position.

Even if he didn't want to know, there would have been people who would have told him, intentionally or unintentionally.

Now, Shisui was going to tell him everything in detail.

Sorry, my playful brother, your simple and carefree life is about to end.

This is also a form of protection for you.

"I'm being serious!" Itsuki pouted. "I just don't trust you."

"Itsuki!"

Shisui's voice grew stern.

"Alright, don't talk for a moment!" Itsuki waved his hand. "You asked if I trusted you, now let me ask you, do you trust me?"

Shisui was stunned and immediately said, "Of course I trust you. I'm your brother, and you're my brother!"

"Really?"

"No kidding!"

"How about we reenact the four-tomoe incident?"

"... Can we not bring up the four-tomoe thing?"

"Apologize!"

"I've been apologizing ever since I got home."

"Fine!" Itsuki didn't say much more. He immediately took out a cup, poured some powder into it in front of Shisui, and then pushed it toward him.

"Please!" Itsuki made a gesture of invitation. "Since you trust me, drink it."

"What's this?"

Shisui frowned.

"Medicine for constipation," Itsuki said lazily. "Of course, if it's for hemorrhoids, well... you know the consequences."

Shisui glared at Itsuki but didn't hesitate to pick up the tea. "I said I trust you. We're brothers."

After saying that.

He tilted his head back and drank it all in one go.

"Wow!"

Itsuki clapped his hands twice and said in surprise, "You really... aren't you afraid I poisoned it?"

"Although Tsunade-sensei didn't teach me much, since she dares to call herself my teacher, with her personality, she must have taught me something."

Shisui smiled slightly and said firmly, "I said we're brothers... um!"

"Bang!"

Before he could finish his sentence, Shisui collapsed.

His head hit the ground first, and his butt stuck up.

The pose was graceful and full of allure.

Itsuki couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Looking at the unconscious Shisui, he sighed helplessly.

"Trust me?"

"You actually trust me?"

"Who gave you that confidence?"

"Could it have been me?"

"Hehe, let me tell you, my foolish older brother, I don't even trust myself, and you trust me?"

"By the way, from childhood to now, I've lost count of how many times I've tricked you, and you still trust me?"

"Stupid!"

"Stupid to the extreme!"

"Although you're at home right now."

Itsuki kept shaking his head and sighing.

No wonder in the original story, Uchiha Shisui's end was suicide!

Shisui of the Body Flicker!

It's not just because of his powerful eye technique but also because of his recognition of his ninjutsu.

Too simple-minded!

Trusting others too much.

This is extremely fatal.

In the ninja world, where does so much trust come from?

Even if that person is a blood relative!

The ninja world's number one filial son even killed his parents.

Such examples are not uncommon in the ninja world.

At this moment, a voice sounded in Itsuki's mind.

[Task: Take Down Uchiha Shisui!]

[Task Completed!]

[Task Reward: Increased Eye Power]

[Eye Power: Level 6 (33%→35%)]

It's here!

The smile on Itsuki's face deepened.

He rubbed his chin and muttered, "Eye power only increased by 2%? Given Shisui's strength, it shouldn't be. As expected, because of my relationship with Shisui, the task difficulty was too low, so the reward was also low. Fortunately, I issued a task a long time ago. That task will surely give me a huge reward."

The scene flashed.

A new task appeared.

[Achieve Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan!]

This was a task Itsuki had set up early on.

This was also Itsuki's golden finger.

A task system.

However.

Itsuki's task system is different from other task systems.

It has two forms.

Cause and effect!

Effect before cause!

Itsuki can set tasks for himself, and the system will reward Itsuki based on the task's difficulty.

This is cause and effect!

The reward for completing the task can also be specified in a particular attribute.

For example, this time, Itsuki set the task of [Take Down Uchiha Shisui], and the specified reward was to increase eye power.

In the end, his eye power increased by 2%.

If the reward direction is not specified, the reward will be slightly higher, but the reward items will be randomly distributed.

No one knows which aspect will be rewarded.

Itsuki's certain aspect was intentionally strengthened.

The other form is to get the reward first, and the system will issue tasks based on the reward.

Itsuki rarely chooses this because of the high uncertainty.

No one can be sure if this will involve something or someone.

Too many surprises!

However, Itsuki's golden finger is a comprehensive evaluation system.

It will reward based on task difficulty.

It will also issue tasks based on the reward amount.

If you think it's just that simple, congratulations, you're doomed.

You also need to consider your strength, the environment, and even the state of the person involved.

Just like this task, [Take Down Uchiha Shisui].

Itsuki's strength was not inferior to Shisui's, and they were blood brothers, which made it easier for Itsuki to 'take down' Shisui.

Considering Shisui's character and Itsuki's usual behavior, the task's difficulty was slightly increased.

The final result was that Itsuki took down Shisui, a Mangekyou Sharingan wielder, and the reward was only a 2% increase in eye power.

If the target were Uchiha Fugaku, the increase would be at least 20%.

At least!

When Itsuki, who was still young, discovered this rule, he immediately started setting tasks.

He could perform two tasks simultaneously.

One as a regular task to continuously improve himself.

The other was the always pinned task [Achieve Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan].

This task was set by Itsuki when he was three years old.

At that time, Itsuki had just come into contact with ninjas; he wasn't even a ninja himself, and his Sharingan hadn't awakened.

Therefore, Itsuki could already imagine.

When he completes this task, he will receive an extremely rich reward.

If he loses, he'll work hard!

If he wins, he gets a day tour of the Yuhhi family!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 7: My Foolish Brother

"My foolish brother!"

Itsuki stood by and looked at the unconscious Shisui, sighing deeply.

The plan was about to begin. Itsuki's face remained calm, but he was deeply conflicted inside.

Because his plan would truly harm Shisui.

Even though Itsuki was a reincarnate and not the real Uchiha Itsuki, in the original work, Shisui did not have a younger brother.

But!

They had lived together for so many years.

They had called each other brothers for so many years.

And also...

Though Shisui was naive, he truly treated Itsuki well.

No!

Precisely because he was naive, he gave everything to Itsuki.

The two had depended on each other for so many years. Shisui was not just a brother but had also taken on a fatherly role.

In the original work, it was mentioned more than once that the love of the Uchiha clan was deep and profound.

After becoming an Uchiha, Itsuki truly felt this.

But...

Precisely because of this, Itsuki had to carry out his plan.

"Will you hate me, Shisui?"

Itsuki looked at Shisui, murmuring to himself, then smiled.

"It doesn't matter if you hate me. This is something I have to do. I can't just watch you die."

"You are a talented ninja and a good person. Though a bit naive, you shouldn't end like in the original story."

"The one who should die has never been you."

"I don't seek your forgiveness; I just want you to live."

At this moment, Itsuki suddenly thought of someone... Uchiha Madara!

Old Madara, we must have a good chat when we get a chance!

Itsuki formed a seal with his hands.

"Bang!"

White smoke rose.

Another Uchiha Itsuki appeared.

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

"Let's begin!"

Itsuki's original body spoke to the clone;

"Okay!"

The clone silently took out surgical tools one by one, came to Shisui, and without hesitation, plunged the scalpel into Shisui's eyes.

Blood splattered...

A drop fell on Itsuki's face, some distance from his eyes, but he still closed his eyes.

His hands remained steady, but his face showed a moment of pain.

The surgery ended quickly.

The two Sharingan were soaked in a special liquid and put away by Itsuki.

After finishing, the clone looked at the original body and said, "Have you made up your mind? Is this necessary?"

The original body looked at the clone.

This is my clone!

He suddenly laughed.

"You're asking me? Haha, it really doesn't seem like me, haha!"

"Come on, the harsher, the better. It's also a punishment."

...

"Huh?"

"Why is it so quiet?"

In a house near Itsuki's, a middle-aged Uchiha reading a newspaper looked up in surprise and glanced in the direction of Itsuki's house.

"Yes, why is it so quiet today?"

A middle-aged woman beside him was also puzzled. "Usually, those two brothers make a lot of noise, don't they?"

"What noise?" The middle-aged man sneered, "It's always playing, Itsuki plays, and Shisui is the one being played with."

The middle-aged woman chuckled, "Shisui the Teleporter is famous throughout the ninja world, a pride of our clan, yet he's a toy for Itsuki."

"That's normal!" The middle-aged man said indifferently, "During the Great Ninja War, even though Itsuki was young, he made significant contributions. It's just that someone intentionally overshadowed him, or else he wouldn't be like this!"

The middle-aged man's expression was filled with coldness.

To many, the Uchiha clan didn't need that many geniuses.

It would be best if there were none!

But this clan was full of geniuses, and the clan was full of talent. Unfortunately, the Hokage faction chose only one person as a representative to gather all the attention.

Shisui, who clearly sided with the Hokage, was this chosen one.

As for Itsuki, even though he often shouted about the Will of Fire.

And even fought against many hawkish Uchiha.

However!

The Hokage faction still did not choose him.

Offending Danzo was just one reason.

The most important reason was that the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, couldn't see through Itsuki.

So, not only did he not choose him, but he also suppressed him intentionally or unintentionally.

Therefore, the originally brilliant Uchiha Itsuki had not even begun to shine before it was over, becoming a kid who played pranks and was disliked by many.

"Sigh!" The middle-aged woman sighed, "Do you think..."

"Bang!"

At that moment, a loud noise was heard.

The houses in the area shook slightly, as if an earthquake had struck.

"Whoosh!"

The middle-aged Uchiha's eyes instantly displayed three tomoe, and he rushed out of the house like lightning.

Then, he stood in shock.

A fire dragon!

A huge Fire Release dragon shot out from Itsuki and Shisui's house, roaring towards the sky.

At that moment, the flames filled the world, and Itsuki's house was a tiny speck within the fire.

"What happened?!"

Other Uchiha members rushed over, their faces cold and faintly showing anger.

Killing intent filled the area!

In the core area of the Uchiha clan, such a thing happened!

A man in a dark blue robe, with short brown hair and distinctive marks on both sides of his eyes, looked at the rising flames in shock and anger, gritting his teeth, "Fire Release? Such a powerful Fire Release Jutsu, at least A-rank, who dares to do this here... whose house is that?"

As he spoke.

Led by him, the Uchiha began to form Water Release seals.

Although they were Uchiha, specializing in Fire Release, with their clan emblem being a fan representing fire control.

However.

In the core area of the Uchiha, the ninjas who lived here were either Uchiha Jounin or high-ranking Uchiha, and couldn't possibly only know Fire Release Jutsu.

The first middle-aged Uchiha who appeared said in a deep voice, "Eighth Elder, that's Shisui and Itsuki's house. They seem to still be inside."

Uchiha Hachida's sealing hands paused.

The other Uchiha were also stunned.

Shisui and Itsuki?

They were two of the most outstanding geniuses in the Uchiha clan.

Even disregarding their age, they were both Uchiha Jounin and grandsons of Kagami, important figures in the Uchiha clan.

Especially the pacifist faction of the Uchiha, who were faintly considering choosing between Shisui and Itsuki as successors.

Could they have been attacked?

"Water Release..."

One by one, Water Release Jutsu were used.

Several Uchiha Jounin and many elite Chuunin combined their efforts, and the fire was quickly extinguished.

The Uchiha entered Itsuki's house and soon found two people with obvious burn marks.

Itsuki and Shisui.

However, upon seeing them, all the Uchiha present fell silent.

Then.

The overwhelming killing intent almost became tangible.

Blood!

Shisui and Itsuki lay on the ground, already unconscious.

A lot of blood flowed from their faces, or rather, from their eye sockets.

Because their eye sockets were empty!

Their eyes were gone!

The Sharingan!

Gone!

The blood on the ground formed strange patterns.

It was like the gaping maw of a demon, suffocating.

"How could this happen?"

Uchiha Hachida murmured to himself.

He was the deputy commander of the Konoha Police Force.

With strong analytical and leadership abilities, even the clan leader and police force commander Fugaku greatly respected him.

He was undoubtedly a high-ranking member of the Uchiha.

At this moment, he also lost his composure.

"Notify the medical ninja! Have them come immediately to save them!"

Hachida stepped forward and carefully examined the two bodies. When he found that they were still alive, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately!

At least they were still alive.

As for everything else, it wasn't something he could decide alone.

"Have you found anything? Any unfamiliar people around, or anyone acting suspiciously?"

Uchiha Hachida turned and stared at several Jounin present, his gaze stern and oppressive.

The Jounin subconsciously shook their heads.

Everyone present was familiar, their behavior normal.

Strangers?

It was unlikely for a stranger to come here.

Even if someone occasionally did, they would be like a candle in the dark, attracting everyone's attention, not daring to do anything.

Hachida was about to ask something when a commotion arose.

A large number of Uchiha ninjas were gathering from all directions, including a fierce-looking middle-aged man.

His presence was the strongest, and his expression was terrifyingly grim.

Uchiha Fugaku!

The commander of the Konoha Police Force!

The clan leader of the Uchiha!

Father of Uchiha Itachi!

Beside him was a small figure, Uchiha Itachi!

From two other directions, two groups of Uchiha also arrived.

Leading them were two elderly figures.

They represented the other two factions of the Uchiha.

The Hawk faction: Uchiha Setsuna!

The Dove faction: Uchiha Sōgi!

The major figures of the Uchiha were all gathered!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 8: Overturning the Table

With the arrival of the Uchiha decision-makers, the medical ninjas also rushed over, bringing simple beds and medical equipment, and began treating Shisui and Itsuki on the spot.

With so many Uchiha big shots here, every available resource of the Uchiha could be mobilized. There was no safer place than this.

The big shots also wanted to know the first-hand information, be it about the two's injuries or the investigation results.

Additionally, they had another layer of concern.

If they could be attacked here, how could sending them to the clan’s hospital guarantee their safety?

So, it was better to treat them on the spot.

At least, they were here!

The Konoha Police Force began a more detailed investigation of the surroundings.

Seeing the condition of Shisui and Itsuki, almost all the Uchiha were agitated, their Sharingan involuntarily appearing in their eyes.

Including those Uchihas who had been taught a lesson by Itsuki.

Eye-gouging!

For the Uchiha, this was absolutely unforgivable.

It was an absolute taboo!

Although the Uchiha clan did not have the Caged Bird Seal like the Hyuga clan, their protection of eyes was no less stringent.

The Mist Village might have a Byakugan, but how many people have you seen with a Sharingan?

Cold killing intent was spreading, freezing the air.

At this moment, the Uchiha had become a volcano that could erupt at any time!

"Damn it, damn it!"

The representative of the Dove Faction, Uchiha Sougi, had a ferocious expression.

He was an elder of the Uchiha clan, on the same level as Uchiha Setsuna.

They had both followed Uchiha Madara, even higher in rank than Fugaku by two generations.

Usually, he leaned towards conciliatory policies.

At one point, he even believed that the Uchiha's strength was too strong, which was why the Uchiha were targeted by the village. Hence, he suggested reducing the Konoha Police Force.

At this moment, this usually gentle old man was bursting with astonishing killing intent, making both Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Setsuna take notice.

He was extremely angry.

Shisui and Itsuki were descendants of Uchiha Kagami.

Uchiha Kagami was a disciple of the Second Hokage. According to the Second Hokage, Kagami was someone who had transcended the narrow mindset of 'one clan'.

He was deeply trusted by the Second Hokage and made significant contributions to Konoha’s development.

He was a hero of Konoha!

Universally acknowledged!

This was one of the few members of the Uchiha clan recognized by Konoha.

Even the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo of the Roots respected Kagami.

Most members of the Dove Faction idolized Uchiha Kagami, taking his ideas as the core, trying to find ways to integrate the clan into the village for common living.

To be someone useful to the village, not just the clan.

Shisui and Itsuki were not only Kagami's descendants but, in Sougi’s eyes, were also inheritors of Kagami’s will.

There was no need to say much about Shisui.

Although Itsuki liked to mess around, he had often stopped the Uchiha's Hawk Faction from acting recklessly.

For this, he didn’t hesitate to fight them.

Many members of the Hawk Faction were both angry and fearful of Itsuki. Why?

Because they had been beaten!

He also often took care of some orphans in Konoha.

Especially hated killing!

During the war, he avoided killing whenever possible!

All these reflected Itsuki’s true nature.

Now, the core members!

The children they had watched grow up!

The most talented new generation of the Uchiha clan!

Had been severely injured in the clan’s core area, with their eyes gouged out!

This was a challenge to the bottom line of the entire Uchiha.

It also shattered Uchiha Sougi’s rationality!

Sougi turned his cold gaze towards Uchiha Setsuna.

They were both old now.

The Hawk Faction had no successor!

The Dove Faction had two!

Was it you?

"Hmph!" Uchiha Setsuna snorted coldly, "Sougi, don’t glare at me like that. I would never do such a thing."

"You better not!" Sougi said each word slowly, "Otherwise, I will make you understand the wrath of us so-called Doves!"

Among the three factions within the Uchiha, the Dove Faction was definitely not weak.

Disliking fighting was just a matter of personality, not of strength.

Setsuna sneered, "Wrath? You’ve been docile for so long, do you even remember what fighting feels like? Can you still wield a kunai? Domesticated doves!"

"Setsuna Elder! Sougi Elder!" Fugaku's sharp gaze swept over them as he spoke in a low voice, "Stop talking nonsense."

This wasn’t the council chamber.

Nor the Naka Shrine!

There were too many people around.

If these two elders started arguing here, it would be a big deal.

In their fury, who knew what they might say.

Unfortunately, at this moment, the clan leader’s authority had lost its effect.

Uchiha Setsuna was inherently crazy, doing things recklessly.

He had even rebelled against Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Of course, he had failed.

As a result!

Hiruzen didn’t even harm him, just stared coldly at him for a while, leaving him alive to keep watching him.

It must be said that the young Hiruzen Sarutobi did have the demeanor of a great ninja.

But Uchiha Setsuna saw this as an utter humiliation.

He wasn’t afraid of death but couldn’t tolerate such shame!

He was a proud Uchiha!

So!

His personality became more extreme!

The Hawk Faction’s actions became more aggressive, trying several times to start a war and reclaim the Uchiha’s rightful place in Konoha.

Usually, it took both Fugaku and Sougi to suppress him.

Telling him to shut up? Who do you think you are?

You like living in humiliation; he absolutely would not!

Setsuna glanced coldly at Fugaku, grinning insincerely, "The clan leader is starting to gag us now? Next, are you going to seal this old man’s home too?"

Sougi also coldly said, "Clan leader, which of my words were nonsense? I just want the truth!"

"If it wasn’t Elder Setsuna, then it wasn’t."

"If it was..."

The scarlet Sharingan spun in his eyes.

Setsuna grinned.

Great!

This was exactly what he wanted!

He had long been displeased with the Dove Faction’s behavior, eager for a direct confrontation.

Just perfect to break the current structure of the Uchiha.

Fugaku’s face turned ugly.

The tempers of these two old men were flaring.

Couldn’t they consider the situation?

The Uchiha were already chaotic enough, and now this? If they couldn’t help, could they at least not make things worse?

"It shouldn’t be Elder Setsuna."

A voice suddenly interjected.

Everyone turned their heads, frowning slightly.

"Mujin? What do you know?"

Fugaku’s expression was indifferent.

It was a young Uchiha, about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with a handsome appearance.

He had the vitality of youth.

And if he remembered correctly, he had a good relationship with Itsuki, often speaking on his behalf.

Uchiha Mujin was a somewhat famous genius within the Uchiha clan.

He had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at a young age, becoming a Jonin.

If he wasn’t a Jonin, he wouldn’t dare interrupt the clan leader and elders.

Uchiha Mujin hesitated for a moment, "Itsuki’s strength is very strong. From what I know, many of the Uchiha Jonin are either on missions or patrolling. The Jonin that Elder Setsuna can mobilize, including himself, are fewer than five."

His words left everyone stunned.

"What do you mean?" Setsuna glared at Mujin, laughing angrily, "You mean I can’t handle Uchiha Itsuki with five Jonin?"

Damn it!

Did he know how many wars he had been through?

He had even fought the Senju clan alongside Uchiha Madara!

Itsuki’s strength was good, his talent high, but in Setsuna’s eyes, he was still too young.

Not to mention, five Jonin...

Damn it, those were Uchiha Jonin!

Not ordinary Jonin from other ninja clans in Konoha!

An Uchiha Jonin could easily handle two ordinary Konoha Jonin.

Nearby, Uchiha Itachi, who had been taking care of Shisui and Itsuki, seemed to realize something. He turned sharply, his expression horrified.

He opened his mouth to rebuke but was too late to stop it.

"Yes!" Uchiha Mujin said firmly, "Clan leader and elders, you may not know, but I have a good relationship with Itsuki. I know some of his secrets. Itsuki... has awakened a special Sharingan above the three-tomoe, the Mangekyo!"

"What did you say?!"

Several furious shouts erupted simultaneously.

All eyes turned towards him.

The atmosphere reached a new height.

Uchiha Itachi’s heart sank to the bottom.

This time, something really big was about to happen.

(Chapter End)

*Chapter 9: Two Pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan!*

"Murito, what did you just say? Say it again!"

Fugaku had completely lost his composure. He stepped forward, grabbed Murito by the collar, and lifted him up, shouting loudly.

Mangekyō! It was actually the Mangekyō!

"I, I..."

Murito's expression was panicked, and he stammered, unable to speak coherently.

"Clan Head!"

Setsuna shouted sternly, "Calm down!"

Sougi also stepped forward, placing a heavy, firm hand on Fugaku's shoulder. The weight of that hand brought Fugaku back to his senses.

He looked around, his expression somewhat grim.

Had he known they would hear such shocking news, they would have gone to the Naka Shrine.

But now, with so many people around, what were they to do?

Who among the Uchiha could remain indifferent when it came to something as significant as the Mangekyō Sharingan?

Just look at the expressions of the surrounding Uchiha. If you told them to disperse now, would they listen?

No way.

How many of the Uchiha have good tempers?

Even the Dove faction!

Setsuna was very calm, his eyes like an eagle's, fixed on Murito as he said each word clearly, "Murito, tell us everything you know. Don't leave out a single detail, do you understand?"

Sougi stood silently by, not objecting.

At this point, there was no point in stopping it.

They might as well ask openly here! After all, the Uchiha are the victims. What can the Hokage do even if they find out?

...We lost a Mangekyō, and our clan's genius is seriously injured. You decide what to do!

But!

A strange feeling crept into his heart.

Something felt off!

But what was it?

Things had spiraled completely out of control, but a shadow loomed in his mind, as if they were being led by the nose.

"I, I only found out a few days ago, when Itsuki told me," Murito took a few deep breaths, calming himself before he said, "He said his Sharingan had upgraded. He looked up some information and confirmed it was the Mangekyō Sharingan."

"Why didn't he report this? This should be reported immediately!"

Fugaku scolded loudly, his expression anxious and angry.

Murito's voice lowered, "He said that if the clan had one more Mangekyō, maybe something bad would happen..."

Instantly.

The Uchiha high-ranking members understood.

As the grandson of Uchiha Kagami and someone who often opposed the Hawk faction, Itsuki was almost naturally in the Dove faction.

Though not an aggressive Hawk, with the Doves gaining a Mangekyō, would they still be Doves?

Moreover!

If the Uchiha had one more Mangekyō, what would the Hokage think?

Fugaku and the others' expressions grew even darker.

Itsuki's concerns were valid.

He hid his Mangekyō for the overall situation!

But!

The Uchiha lost a pair of Mangekyō!

That was a Mangekyō!

Heartache!

Anger!

Regret!

Rage!

Countless emotions intertwined, driving the Uchiha nearly insane.

That legendary eye, after Uchiha Madara, had not appeared again. Unexpectedly, it was so close to them, within reach, but now it was gone in a flash!

It should have been the pride of the Uchiha!

The clan's trump card!

For a long time, Fugaku coldly said, "Who else knows about Itsuki's Mangekyō?"

"I don't know!" Murito answered bluntly, "He told me, but whether he told others, I don't know. However, I believe Shisui..."

Fugaku and the others' eyes twitched again.

Would Shisui know?

Yes!

Though Itsuki often messed with Shisui, they were like brothers.

Brothers without parents!

Brothers who grew up supporting each other!

If something this significant happened to Itsuki, he would definitely tell Shisui.

If!

Shisui knew, would he keep it a secret?

Would he keep it from certain people?

Shisui's allegiance to the Hokage faction was almost an open secret.

If the Hokage knew, what would they do?

"Sarutobi Hiruzen!" Setsuna coldly said each word, "It must be him."

Those words caused everyone present to change their expressions again.

"Elder Setsuna!"

Fugaku's voice was low, "Don't speak recklessly without evidence."

"Is there still a lack of evidence?" Setsuna sneered, "Where are we? The core area of the Uchiha clan grounds. Who are Shisui and Itsuki? Two Uchiha geniuses, strong Jonin, Shisui is known for his Body Flicker, and Itsuki has the Mangekyō.

To take their eyes within the Uchiha core area would require immense strength and power. Who else but the entire Konoha could do it?"

Each question silenced the people present.

Uchiha Itachi stood nearby, taking care of Shisui and Itsuki. Hearing this, he seemed to think of something, turning sharply with a shocked expression.

He opened his mouth to scold, but it was too late to stop.

"Yes!" Uchiha Murito said without hesitation, "Clan head and elders may not know, but I'm close to Shisui. I know some of his secrets. Shisui... awakened a special Sharingan beyond the three tomoe, the Mangekyō!"

"You said what?!"

Several loud shouts erupted simultaneously.

Everyone's eyes turned towards them.

The atmosphere rose to a new height again.

Uchiha Itachi's heart sank to the bottom.

This time, something serious was going to happen.

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*Chapter 10: The Responsibilities of the Shadow of the Pot!*

Konoha!

Hokage's Office!

The entire office felt as if it were on fire.

Stifling and suffocating!

Not only was the room filled with smoke, but the hearts of the people inside were also burning with anger.

"How dare he? How dare he..."

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had been muttering this since the beginning.

Like a curse!

The two advisors sitting next to him, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, seeing Hiruzen in this state, wisely kept their mouths shut.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

He's here!

Hearing the familiar sound of a cane tapping on the floor, Koharu and Homura perked up.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was clearly on the verge of exploding.

At this moment, anything they said would be useless.

Danzo!

Only Danzo!

He finally arrived!

Koharu and Homura exchanged a glance, letting out a long breath.

Danzo, oh Danzo, we've been waiting so long for you.

Go comfort your Hiruzen.

At the same time!

Explain your crimes!

That's a Mangekyō!

Who wouldn't want it?

"Hiruzen, I heard the Uchiha are stirring up trouble again." Danzo's first words upon entering were, "I've said it before, dealing with the Uchiha requires a heavy hand. We should eradicate them completely with a thunderous strike."

His voice was cold and full of killing intent.

"Fine!"

The Third Hokage gave him a deep look and said calmly, "In that case, let's declare war on the Uchiha, how about it?"

Danzo was dumbfounded.

Did I just mishear?

Did Hiruzen actually agree?

At this moment, shouldn't you be giving me a long lecture to stop me?

However, Koharu and Homura sat expressionlessly beside them, their faces unchanged.

They didn't believe these words at all.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi had really made up his mind, he wouldn't have had that expression just now.

"You, what did you say? You agreed?" Danzo couldn't help but ask again.

I must have heard wrong.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is old.

When faced with enemies, he only compromises, again and again.

This kind of Hiruzen wouldn't get a response from Konoha.

Only he could make this village great and spread across the ninja world.

He was the one to bring about change in the ninja world!

Danzo straightened his back.

The Third Hokage looked at him calmly and said in a low voice, "To annihilate the Uchiha, you've said this almost every day. Now I agree, so go ahead with Root and complete it. Bring Uchiha Fugaku's head to me."

Danzo's face turned ugly, and he said, "Hiruzen, don't joke around!"

To deal with one Uchiha, how could 'Root' alone wipe them out?

Even adding the Hokage's Anbu wouldn't be enough.

In the original story, Itachi and Obito launched a surprise attack from within, with Anbu and Root cooperating to annihilate the Uchiha.

Relying on Uchiha Itachi alone, let alone anything else, the Uchiha clan's territory is so large, with clan members scattered so widely, even if they stood still for you to kill them, one person wouldn't finish in one night.

One person wiping out the entire Uchiha clan silently in one night.

Dream on!

The Third Hokage coldly said, "Joke? You're the one joking first."

Damn it, you nag all the time. Now I'm giving you a chance, so step up!

Why are you faltering at the critical moment?

Damn it!

Do you know how much I want to smash your head in right now?

You dare to do anything!

And you don't even mention it!

I am the Hokage!

"You two!"

Koharu sighed and said, "Stop arguing. With such a big incident involving the Uchiha, we should think about what to do. The village is on the brink of civil war."

Civil war!

This is not an exaggeration!

The loss of two pairs of Mangekyō is enough to drive the Uchiha insane.

According to Tobirama Senju's records, the Mangekyō is mysterious and unpredictable, and an Uchiha with a Mangekyō has power on par with the Hokage.

Think about the Hokage faction losing two ninja of Hokage level, they would also be frantic.

Moreover.

Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itsuki are not dead but have had their eyes gouged out.

Damn it, it's worse than death!

Considering how much the Uchiha value their eyes, their heads throbbed even more.

"The eyes?" The Third Hokage stared coldly at Danzo, saying, "Two pairs of Mangekyō, hand them over."

Danzo: "..."

"Danzo!" Koharu also looked at Danzo with a peculiar expression, saying, "How did you do it? Injuring Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itsuki severely within the Uchiha's core area and taking two pairs of Mangekyō. It's impressive."

"Yeah!" Homura sighed, "Usually, it's hard for us to even send people in there, and you managed to... sigh!"

Underestimated you!

Teacher, you also misjudged!

Danzo is more capable than you thought!

By the way!

Is Hiruzen angry because Danzo did such a big thing, and he's somewhat wary and jealous?

Homura seemed to understand something, a strange look appearing on his face.

Danzo has always coveted the Hokage position, and everyone knows it!

Now that he's showing such capability, power-hungry Hiruzen would indeed feel anxious.

Homura felt he had discovered the truth.

Danzo: "..."

The problem is!

Why do you think I did this?

Did I admit it?

Or do you have any evidence?

Seeing the determined looks of the three, Danzo felt a fire burning inside.

Damn it, there's a familiar feeling coming towards him.

The feeling of being framed!

He gritted his teeth, his face twisted, saying, "I understand your meaning. I'll take the blame for this."

"What do you mean by 'take the blame'?" The Third Hokage said unhappily, "I asked about the two pairs of Mangekyō. Hand them over."

Greedy, aren't you, Danzo?

Four eyes in total, you want them all, dreaming!

At most, you can have one to implant in your face.

"Where would I steal Mangekyō from? Two pairs at that!" Danzo couldn't hold back anymore, shouting, "Do you really think I did this?"

I didn't know I was so capable?

Sneaking into the Uchiha's core area, severely injuring two Uchiha geniuses, and stealing Mangekyō?

Forget about me, even the teacher would get beaten to a pulp.

And if I were that capable, wouldn't it be better to kill Shisui and Itsuki directly?

No!

I should have killed Hiruzen Sarutobi first and become the real Hokage!

"Danzo, it's pointless to deny it now!"

The Third Hokage's expression turned cold, "I investigated. There have been no suspicious people entering Konoha recently!"

"I even mobilized all of Konoha's sensory ninjas for a blanket search, only finding one unknown Jonin."

This statement practically spells out that the problem couldn't come from outside, only internally.

It makes sense.

Konoha itself has a barrier.

The Uchiha territory also has a barrier!

If it were an outsider, they would have to pass through the Konoha barrier, avoid patrols, open the Uchiha barrier, avoid Uchiha patrols and Konoha Police Force, then attack Shisui and Itsuki!

After taking the Sharingan, they would also have to escape smoothly.

Just thinking about it is hair-raising.

So!

The three of them looked firmly at Danzo.

It was him!

It was him!

It's him!

Our good friend, the Darkness of Shinobi!

Danzo?

He was so angry his eyes turned red.

He had always been the one to frame others. Even when occasionally he had to take the blame for the Third Hokage, everyone understood he was innocent.

Only this time!

He hadn't done anything, but how did he suddenly become the culprit for igniting a civil war?

"I don't admit it!"

Danzo took a deep breath, gritting his teeth, "Whether you believe it or not, I didn't do it."

After thinking for a moment!

He added, "If needed, I can stand up and admit it."

Taking the blame!

This was Danzo's duty as the Shadow of the Pot.

Why did Hiruzen Sarutobi tolerate Danzo so many times? Because Danzo remembered his responsibilities.

Unfortunately!

He wouldn't know that more surprises awaited him.

Itsuki could make him collapse once; he could do it again.

As the saying goes: At that moment, Danzo recalled the fear of being dominated by Itsuki!

(End of this chapter)